Apple did create a high-priced speaker before, called the iPod Hi-Fi for $349 in 2006, but it was discontinued soon after due to weak sales. Now, Apple will have to compete against both cheaper smart speakers like the $50 Echo Dot, as well as more ... ( read original story ...)
Zwift launches new Apple TV app
Zwift has launched a new version of its mobile app specifically focused at the latest generation of tvOS. The update now means that Zwift is available on the new 4th and 5th/4K Generation Apple TVs. Users can now access and engage with Zwift’s gaming ... ( read original story ...)
Skype Vanishes From App Stores in China, Including Apple’s
To stay in China’s good graces, Apple has taken down apps from its Chinese app store in the past ... law has led to a sharp crackdown on internet freedoms in China. Foreign TV shows were taken down, software that helps evade China’s internet filters ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 Is A MacBook Pro Killer [Opinion]
Apple’s butterfly keys are easy to get used to ... You won’t get the same smooth experience inking on the Book 2 as you do on the iPad Pro. Then again, the iPad Pro isn’t even close to being a desktop competitor. Those of you who are annoyed by ... ( read original story ...)
Tip: save power by restricting iPad Pro’s ProMotion display refresh rate to 60FPS
The battery in your iPad Pro may last longer between charges, but on the other hand Apple Pencil’s industry-leading lag time of 20ms will double to 40ms. You may notice jittery motion while watching 24FPS movies due to the 3:2 pulldown. Webpages and text ... ( read original story ...)
Why Apple’s HomePod Is Three Years Behind Amazon’s Echo
This isn’t the first time Apple has tried to sell its own speaker. In 2006, the company debuted the iPod Hi-Fi for $349. It flopped and was discontinued a year and a half after going on sale. Once again, Apple is betting superior audio will vault the ... ( read original story ...)
Now you can Zwift in 4k with the latest Apple TV
For Zwifters today marks another way to access the ‘train with a party hat on’ massive multiplayer software, with the announcement of Zwift for Apple TV. Zwift: your complete guide Cycling gifts: the ultimate Christmas gift guide for cyclists The best ... ( read original story ...)