Stereophile
Landscape into music
It says something about the power of music that some individuals fading into dementia can still recognize the music they knew earlier in their lives. Not to denigrate new music, or music one hasn’t heard before, but our mental jukeboxes award top chart numbers to music that we have lived with over time. Those DJs making their playlists in our brain are the toughest of critics. They don’t care what anyone else might think, “Close to You” is staying in the rotation. Music and memory are linked.
4 min |
February 2021
Mac Life
STM ChargeTree 3–in–1 wireless charger
Space–conscious wireless charging
2 min |
January 2021
Mac Life
Creative Live! Cam Sync 1080p
Better video calling made easy
2 min |
January 2021
Mac Life
CRAVE
THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER
2 min |
January 2021
Mac Life
Brydge Stone Pro Thunderbolt 3 Hub
A rock–solid way to connect and power high–end devices
2 min |
January 2021
Techlife News
PS5: GET READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF GAMING
PS5: GET READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF GAMING
7 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
YOU: PRO NEW GENERATION POWERS UP YOUR TECH
As iPhone and iPad sales begin to fall, Apple is focusing its attention on professional users, introducing a bunch of new hardware to compete in an increasingly crowded - but lucrative - market. With the launch of Pro Mode for macOS, the company could be onto a winner…
7 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
XBOX: TAKING YOUR PLAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH SERIES X
XBOX: TAKING YOUR PLAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH SERIES X
6 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
BACK TO SCHOOL: RETURNING TO THE CLASSROOM SAFELY
Five months on from the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and policymakers and public health officials have decided it’s time to return to the classroom. Around the world, schools and colleges are preparing for a new semester, and though environments may be different, one thing is clear: teachers and students will be depending on technology more than ever.
6 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with trackpad support
APPLE TAKES THE iPAD PRO TO THE NEXT LEVEL
2 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
ZOOM: THRIVING IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
As billions of professionals tackle the transition from working in an office environment to staying productive at home, software like Zoom has exploded in popularity, climbing from 10 million daily users to 300 million.
6 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
SEARCH: APPLE COULD RIVAL GOOGLE WITH NEW INDEXING SERVICE
As antitrust battles continue to dominate Silicon Valley, Apple is using its initiative, planning for a future where multibillion-dollar tie-ups aren’t acceptable. In a perhaps surprising move, the Cupertino company has reportedly begun ramping up efforts to launch its own search engine tech to rival that of Google’s, a course of action that could change the face of search.
7 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
HUAWEI: A GENUINE COMPETITOR TO APPLE AND GOOGLE
Now considered the poster child of China’s technology sector, Huawei has defied the odds in recent years amidst growing pressure from political leaders in the US and Europe. But just how did the company climb to the top, and overtake Samsung to become the world’s biggest smartphone brand? Let’s pull back the curtain and reveal the secrets behind its success.
6 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
REMOTE WORKING: VIRUS ENCOURAGES BUSINESSES TO THINK DIFFERENTLY
With the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak forcing governments to close schools, sporting events, communal spaces and more, businesses are taking the situation into their own hands, encouraging their staff to work from home.
6 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
Techlife News
2021: PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
With the introduction of a 5G iPhone, a superfast M1 chip for the Mac, a bunch of hardware like AirPods Max, Apple Watch SE, and HomePod mini, and significant investments in its services division, Apple had a stellar year in 2020. But the future is just around the corner, and even greater innovations await.
7 min |
Techlife News #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
CONTROL: WHY SHOULD BE KEPT LOCKED DOWN
Developers are quietly working on iOS 14 and its Mac and Watch counterparts, and many are wondering what the next-generation operating system will look like. A Bloomberg report has shed some light, and Apple looks set to loosen its grip on its privacy-focused ecosystem.
6 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
MACBOOKS: M1 PROCESSOR TAKES MAC FAMILY INTO A NEW ERA
This year, our computers have been more important than ever before. Whether we’re working from home or catching up with friends over FaceTime, our Macs have become a part of who we are. This year, Apple is taking the Mac to new heights with the introduction of the industry-leading M1 chip, ushering in a new era for macOS and the future of computing.
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
2021: PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
With the introduction of a 5G iPhone, a superfast M1 chip for the Mac, a bunch of hardware like AirPods Max, Apple Watch SE, and HomePod mini, and significant investments in its services division, Apple had a stellar year in 2020. But the future is just around the corner, and even greater innovations await. Let’s take a look at what the company has up its sleeve.
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
SILICON: HOW IT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE COMPUTING
At this year’s virtual WWDC, Apple announced plans to move away from Intel-based Macs to custom silicon, perhaps one of the biggest changes to the Mac since its introduction in 1984. By further unifying the hardware and software of MacBooks, Mac Minis and iMacs in a similar manner to the iPhone, it could revolutionize the way Apple does computing forever…
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
FAST LANE: REVVING THE ENGINES ON NEW APPLE CARKEY FEATURE
Though we might still be a few years off the long-rumored Apple Car, this year’s WWDC did not disappoint, lifting the trunk on some exciting new car-related features. Alongside CarPlay enhancements, Apple made its next big leap towards revolutionizing the way we get from A to B, by overhauling the Apple Maps user interface and putting our car keys on our phone.
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
CONTROL OVER ADVERTS: iOS 14 FEATURES WILL CHANGE THE BATTLEFIELD
With the release of iOS 14 just around the corner, advertising giants are quaking in their boots, concerned that the Cupertino company’s upcoming changes will put the breaks on their success. Apple has made it clear: consumers should be in control over their data, and in a few weeks’ time, a real revolution will begin in the world of digital advertising…
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
BUSINESS: APPLE POSITIONS iPHONE 12 AS A CORPORATE MUST-HAVE
Critics labeled the iPhone 12 Apple’s biggest leap forward in years, with analysts suggesting that the Cupertino company will shift close to 70 million units before the end of 2020. As if the iPhone 12 range wasn’t popular enough, Apple has announced a partnership with carrier Verizon to make iPhone the most compelling business smartphone, offering 5G on the go.
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
Back To School: Return To The Classroom Safely
Five months on from the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and policymakers and public health officials have decided it’s time to return to the classroom. Around the world, schools and colleges are preparing for a new semester, and though environments may be different, one thing is clear: teachers and students will be depending on technology more than ever.
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
iPad: Refining The World's Most Popular Tablet
iPad has long been one of Apple’s most successful product categories, and following upgrades to the iPad Pro and iPad mini earlier in the year, Apple used its September Event to unveil the next-generation iPad and iPad Air, taking its tablet portfolio to even greater heights.
7 min |
AppleMagazine #479 *Special Edition
Stereophile
Some great new reissues
For jazz fans, a new batch of releases in Blue Note’s Tone Poet series—vinyl reissues remastered with care and cut from the original analog tapes—is the reason for celebration.
4 min |
January 2021
Stereophile
PS Audio Stellar M1200
MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER
10+ min |
January 2021
Stereophile
McIntosh MAC7200
STEREO RECEIVER
10+ min |
January 2021
Stereophile
Marantz Model 30
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
10+ min |
January 2021
Stereophile
KEF LS50 Meta LOUDSPEAKER
LOUDSPEAKER
10+ min |
January 2021
Stereophile
Cambridge Audio CXA81
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
10+ min |