Tag: gear
Apple’s walled garden is the iPad’s biggest roadblock to becoming a Mac
iPadOS 26 makes Apple‘s tablet much more like macOS. Better windowing? Check. The menu bar? Yup. There’s even a more fine-tuned Files app, along with document editing in Preview. It’s as if Apple took a checklist of longtime power-user requests and fulfilled them all. It’s enough that the App Store’s walled garden could be the…
The Phone app in macOS 26 is another baby step towards a cellular Mac
While it still remains more of a dream than an obvious stop on Apple’s product roadmap, the company’s updates in macOS Tahoe 26 offer new evidence that Apple could one day sell Macs with cellular connectivity. Sure, the biggest takeaway from WWDC 2025 will probably be the new Liquid Glass design language the company is…
Every WWDC should end with a song composed of app reviews
Partway through WWDC 2025, I started tracking every time I heard the word “delightful.” I might have missed a few, but there were at least eight times when some exec was insisting to me that an element of the upcoming iOS 26, macOS Tahoe and Apple’s other platforms merited the adjective. And maybe some people…
iPadOS 26 makes Apple’s tablets more like Macs
iPadOS 26 is coming to supercharge your tablet’s productivity. At WWDC 2025, Apple previewed what it called the iPad’s biggest software update yet. You can finally resize app windows dynamically. Meanwhile, the menu bar brings drop-downs for more organized controls. And it’s all wrapped in Apple’s new Liquid Glass redesign. All in all, iPad users…
Apple is bringing Preview to iPadOS
Apple is bringing Preview, macOS’s built-in image and PDF viewer, to the iPad. Starting with iPadOS 26, Preview will now come preinstalled on iPads. On desktop, Preview allows users to view and edit documents and images and Apple is bringing this functionality to its tablet by leveraging Apple Pencil. Using Apple Pencil Markup, users will…
MasterClass subscriptions are up to half off right now for Father’s Day
Deciding what to get your dad for Father’s Day is tricky. There are the standbys like tools for the grill or a new history book, but there are also plenty of unique options out there. That includes digital options like a Nintendo Switch Online membership or a subscription to MasterClass. A MasterClass subscription is one…
Google Pixel’s new VIP contacts lets your favorite people bypass do not disturb
Google is officially letting you prioritize certain people in your life. The company has launched Pixel VIPs, an update that allows Google Pixel owners to “stay connected to the people who matter most and never miss a moment from them.” It expands on Google’s existing favorite contacts option, 9To5Google reports. Pixel VIPs includes features such…
The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2025
Finding the best budget robot vacuum has never been easier, especially now that features once reserved for pricey models are trickling down into more affordable machines. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a robot vacuum with strong suction, advanced navigation and even auto-empty capabilities — there are plenty of great choices out…
The best gaming mouse in 2025
No gaming mouse will magically stop you from getting destroyed in Counter-Strike or Call of Duty, but the right pick can give you a greater sense of control while making your downtime more comfortable. In truth, which one is “best” for you comes down to preference: Shape is king, as the mouse nerd adage goes,…
VW ID.Buzz, Weber Smoque, Fujifilm GFX100RF and more
We’re really covering all the bases with our latest slate of reviews. We’ve got everything from an EV family hauler to a smart pellet grill. Wireless earbuds, a unique camera and a GPU that’s actually affordable are also on the list. Plus, there are new Playdate games and a VPN review if you’re into those…