Techlife News
FRONT LINE: TECH GIANTS JOIN FIGHT AGAINST OUTBREAK
As large parts of the world go into lockdown to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, tech companies are rallying their troops to join the battle against COVID-19. From generous donations to breakthrough innovations, the biggest players in technology could be the key to unlocking a vaccine and helping to restore our world to a more normal state of affairs.
6 min |
Techlife News #478 *Special Edition
Techlife News
INTERNET OF THINGS: INNOVATIONS HAPPENING IN EVERY SPACE
IoT is changing the way we live. Virtually every aspect of our lives has been digitized; from turning on our lights before we arrive home to prescribing medication without a doctor.
6 min |
Techlife News #478 *Special Edition
Techlife News
DRONES: SOARING INNOVATIONS CHANGE THE WORLD
There are few pieces of technology that excite us quite like drones. Though these unmanned ariel marvels aren’t new, it’s only now that we’re realizing their full potential across virtually every aspect of our lives, including entertainment, public services, travel, and distribution…
8 min |
Techlife News #478 *Special Edition
Techlife News
CLASSROOM: USING TECH FOR KIDS' HOME EDUCATION
As parents grapple with school closures and working from home, they’re also facing a bigger challenge: homeschooling their children for the first time in their lives. Indeed, it might not be possible to recreate the classroom in your lounge, but with the right mindset, equipment and software, teaching your kids from the sofa doesn’t have to leave you scratching your head.
6 min |
Techlife News #478 *Special Edition
Techlife News
DECADE OF iPAD: HOW THE TABLET CHANGED THE WORLD
In 2010, Apple CEO Steve Jobs took to the stage to announce a device that would revolutionize the way we read, watch, learn, and work. Ten years on, the iPad remains one of Apple’s most iconic products, ushering in a personal computing experience that continues to evolve at speed.
7 min |
Techlife News #478 *Special Edition
Techlife News
TRACK & TRACE: APPLE & GOOGLE FIGHT COVID-19 TOGETHER
It was a partnership that nobody saw coming, for a virus none of us expected. As Apple and Google’s historic collaboration sees them develop contact tracing tech to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many are asking how it will work, and how our privacy will be respected.
7 min |
Techlife News #478 *Special Edition
AppleMagazine
WATCH SE: AN AFFORDABLE PRICE TAG & A NEW DIRECTION FOR APPLE
Alongside the new Apple Watch Series 6 announcement at this year’s September Event, Apple introduced an altogether more interesting concept: the affordable Apple Watch SE.
7 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
HOMEPOD MINI: HUGE COMPUTATIONAL AUDIO IN A LITTLE PACKAGE
HomePod was introduced to much fanfare in 2018, but it was a smaller, more affordable smart device that consumers were crying out for.
7 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
MUSIC TV: TAKING SHOTS AT MTV WITH NEW DIGITAL TV STATION
In an unexpected move, Apple announced in late October that it would launch Apple Music TV, a new 24-hour curated live stream of chart-topping music videos, designed to encourage more consumers to subscribe to its Apple TV+ streaming service.
6 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
WWDC: EXPLORE ALL NEWS FROM THE VIRTUAL KEYNOTE
Although this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference was a little different amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Tim Cook, Craig Federighi, and Friends still managed to lift the lid on a whole host of new innovations for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS - and confirmed the long-awaited transition from Intel to Applepowered chips for its iMacs and MacBooks.
7 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
macOS; TAKING LEAPS FORWARD WITH BIG SUR
Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing the world’s biggest tech events to be canceled, Apple powered through with a virtual alternative, with Craig Federighi taking to the stage to lift the lid on an all-new macOS.
8 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
CONSOLE BATTLE: PS5 AND XBOX SERIES X FIGHTING TO BE CHRISTMAS #1
With the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launching this month, it’s never been a more exciting time to be a gamer. In today’s COVID climate, these next-gen consoles open up new worlds and experiences that take players on immersive adventures away from reality. But deciding whether to pledge your allegiance to Sony or Microsoft is their first challenge…
7 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
iPHONE 12 PUSHING FURTHER THAN EVER BEFORE
Despite a month-long delay due to COVID-19 supply chain issues, the virtual announcement of this year’s iPhone range did not disappoint.
7 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
iOS 14: HANDS-ON WITH THE BIGGEST NEW FEATURES
Refusing to let COVID-19 impact its release schedule, Apple took to its virtual WWDC stage at the end of June to show off the latest version of its iOS and iPadOS operating systems, set for release this fall. Craig Federighi introduced a bunch of new game-changing features, including a redesigned home screen, overhauled Siri, and tonnes of long-awaited UI tweaks. Let’s get hands-on with the beta version of the new software and see what’s really changed.
7 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
iPHONE SE 2020: POWERFUL & AFFORDABLE A13 BIONIC CHIP, 4.7-INCH SCREEN & MORE
Apple has unveiled a new low-cost iPhone SE on its website.
2 min |
December 25, 2020
AppleMagazine
2020: A MONUMENTOUS YEAR FOR APPLE
Whatever your background, there’s no denying that 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. COVID-19 has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives, yet for Apple, it’s been a year of monumental growth, cementing the company’s market dominance.
8 min |
December 25, 2020
Stereophile
Some truly affordable phono cartridges
Someone once asked me, “If I buy your $90,000, 25W amplifier, what will I get that I am not getting with my $2000, 200W amplifier?” My answer was simple: “Goosebumps, tears, and smirking.” Great, well-tuned audio systems, at all price levels, give their owners less of the annoying and distracting stuff and more of the exciting and engaging stuff. Great systems offer more opportunities for smirking pridefully while listening to great recordings.
10+ min |
January 2021
Stereophile
Scrubbing bubbles
THIS ISSUE: A new ultrasonic record-cleaning machine and a very pretty cartridge with a body made from Blue River Agate.
10+ min |
January 2021
Sound & Vision
Turn It up To 11.2
DENON AVR-X6700H 11.2-CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER
10+ min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
The Road to Utopia
FOCAL CHORA 826-D SPEAKER SYSTEM
9 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
The Rapture of the Rumble
Because everything must be controversial, I am going to be controversial. This column discusses God, politics, climate change, and Enzo Ferrari. Furthermore, if it causes lightning to strike you, so be it.
3 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
Virtually There
With large-scale live events still in a holding pattern, attending VR and AR concerts online could be the next best bet for diehard concertgoers.
4 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
DISTRICT 9 - ULTRA HD BLU-RAY
DISTRICT 9 rises above its disparate components—there are multiple strong influences, everything from Alien Nation to the faux-documentary feel of The Office—to deliver a socially resonant story that’s even more relevant a decade after its release.
2 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
GHOST IN THE SHELL - ULTRA HD BLU-RAY
MAMORO OSHII’S beautiful and unsettling anime film, Ghost in the Shell, has been released on Ultra HD Blu-ray to celebrate its 25 th anniversary.
1 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
The 300 Spartans - Ultra HD Blu-ray
Inspired by the 1962 Cinemascope epic The 300 Spartans that he saw as a lad, writer/artist Frank Miller would go on to create the five-issue graphic novel 300, a wildly stylized, heavily fictionalized account of the Battle of Thermopylae.
3 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
John Lennon Reimagined
The Making of Gimme Some Truth. The Ultimate Mixes
10+ min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Sound & Vision
Buy Once, Cry Once
Buy once, cry once. You might be familiar with that old adage, which is used to describe the purchase of a high-cost item that entails upfront financial “pain,” but with no need to buy again in the future due to the superior craftsmanship and build quality. It’s often associated with tools and watches but works quite well for A/V gear.
4 min |
December 2020 - January 2021
Inc.
The Future of Finance
When Jim McKelvey co-founded Square in 2009, most shoppers still purchased goods by swiping a credit card. Eleven years later, the way we pay for things has changed drastically. What’s next?
2 min |
Winter 2020 - 2021
Techlife News
AGENCY HOMING IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES' DATA COLLECTION
Federal regulators are ordering Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, TikTok’s parent and five other social media companies to provide detailed information on how they collect and use consumers’ personal data and how their practices affect children and teens.
2 min |
Techlife News #477
Techlife News
WHICH WINTER SPORTS ARE SAFEST TO PLAY DURING COVID-19?
Which winter sports are safest to play during the pandemic?
1 min |