Techlife News
AI-POWERED FARMING TOOLS GAIN TRACTION: FEEDING THE FUTURE
California's Farm-ng is sowing a quiet revolution, using AI and robotics to transform farming. Announced this week, via CBS News, these tools tackle seeding and harvesting with precision, promising US tech users fresher food and lower prices. It's not futuristic hype-it's tech that's already working the fields.
3 min |
Techlife News #698
Techlife News
WAYMO'S CHINESE-MADE EVS CLEARED FOR US DELIVERY: A ROBOTAXI REVOLUTION BEGINS
Waymo's latest move is a game-changer: Chinese-made Zeekr electric vehicles (EVs) are set to hit US streets by late 2025, dodging tariffs and bringing autonomous rides closer to reality.
3 min |
Techlife News #698
Techlife News
WASTING TOO MUCH TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA APPS? TIPS AND TRICKS TO CURB SMARTPHONE USE
Smartphones have woven themselves into daily life, offering instant connection and endless scrolls through apps like X, Instagram, and TikTok.
4 min |
March 15, 2025
Techlife News
SPORTS STREAMING SCORES BIG: APPLE TV+ AND MORE BRING THE GAME HOME
Sports are roaring back to television screens, and streaming services are leading the charge, blending live action with on-demand convenience. Platforms like Apple TV+, Paramount+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Peacock have tapped into the fervor, delivering key moments from ice rinks to gridirons.
2 min |
Techlife News #698
Techlife News
TIKTOK DEAL IS IN THE WORKS: HERE'S WHERE THINGS STAND WITH THE COMPANY
TikTok's future in the United States hangs in a delicate balance as negotiations swirl around a potential sale of its operations, a saga blending tech innovation, geopolitical tension, and corporate ambition.
3 min |
March 15, 2025
Techlife News
GEMINI GETS PERSONAL: TAILORED HELP FROM YOUR GOOGLE APPS
Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, is stepping up its game with a fresh twist—personalization that taps into your everyday digital life.
3 min |
March 15, 2025
AppleMagazine
GROK AND XAI'S AI INFRASTRUCTURE: ELON MUSK'S SUPERCHARGED BRAIN TRUST
Elon Musk's xAl is making waves this week with Grok, a super-smart AI powered by a massive computer setup that's hard to wrap your head around.
4 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
STARSHIP FLIGHT 8: A STEP FORWARD, A STUMBLE UPWARD, AND THE ROAD TO REUSABILITY
SpaceX's eighth Starship flight test, dubbed Flight 8, soared into the skies above South Texas, delivering a mix of triumph and turbulence that underscores the company's relentless push toward a reusable future.
6 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
WAYMO'S CHINESE-MADE EVS CLEARED FOR US DELIVERY: A ROBOTAXI REVOLUTION BEGINS
Waymo's latest move is a game-changer: Chinese-made Zeekr electric vehicles (EVs) are set to hit US streets by late 2025, dodging tariffs and bringing autonomous rides closer to reality.
4 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
SWITCH ONLINE ADDS MARIO GAME BOY TITLES: RETRO FUN, MODERN VALUE
Nintendo's tossing a nostalgia bomb: Switch Online added classic Mario Game Boy titles this week. The Verge confirms Super Mario Land and Dr. Mario are live, free for subscribers, bringing 8-bit joy to 38 million users. It's not just a throwback-it's a savvy move that keeps tech users gaming on the cheap.
2 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
3D PRINTING SPEEDS WILDFIRE RECOVERY: HOMES FROM THE ASHES
Azure Printed Homes is turning tragedy into triumph, using 3D printing to rebuild LA homes lost to wildfires. This tech slashes recovery time from years to days, offering displaced tech users a fast, affordable lifeline. It's not a gimmick—it's a roof over your head, built smarter.
2 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
IROBOT LAUNCHES EIGHT NEW ROOMBAS WITH LIDAR MAPPING
This week, iRobot unveiled its most ambitious lineup yet, introducing eight new Roomba models that bring lidar mapping to the brand for the first time.
4 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
BEYOND 'SEVERANCE': THE 5 MOST POPULAR APPLE TV+ SHOWS FOR THE FAMILY'S WEEKEND
Apple TV+ has built a reputation for standout originals, blending sharp storytelling with a polish that rivals big-screen fare.
5 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
APPLE ARCADE LAUNCHES SIX NEW GAMES IN APRIL
This week, Apple Arcade unveiled a lineup of six fresh games set to land in April, bringing a mix of nostalgia and innovation to its growing catalog.
5 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
APPLE MAPS EV ROUTING ADDS TESLA SUPERCHARGER SUPPORT FOR FORD DRIVERS
This week, Apple Maps introduced a significant enhancement for Ford electric vehicle (EV) drivers, integrating Tesla Supercharger support with North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its EV Routing feature.
4 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
IOS 19 RUMORED TO BE ONE OF APPLE'S BIGGEST IPHONE UPDATES EVER
This week, whispers about iOS 19 are stirring excitement among iPhone users, with Bloomberg reporting it could be one of the most transformative updates in Apple's history.
4 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
SPORTS STREAMING SCORES BIG: APPLE TV+ AND MORE BRING THE GAME HOME
Sports are roaring back to television screens, and streaming services are leading the charge, blending live action with on-demand convenience. Platforms like Apple TV+, Paramount+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Peacock have tapped into the fervor, delivering key moments from ice rinks to gridirons.
2 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
AI-POWERED FARMING TOOLS GAIN TRACTION: FEEDING THE FUTURE
California's Farm-ng is sowing a quiet revolution, using AI and robotics to transform farming. Announced this week, via CBS News, these tools tackle seeding and harvesting with precision, promising US tech users fresher food and lower prices. It's not futuristic hype-it's tech that's already working the fields.
3 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
MacBook Air
THE POWER OF THE M4 CHIP MEETS ULTRA-PORTABILITY
5 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
FSR 4 SET TO ELEVATE PS5 PRO GRAPHICS IN 2026: A CLEARER PICTURE AHEAD
PlayStation's lead architect Mark Cerny dropped a tantalizing hint about the PS5 Pro's future, revealing that AMD's new FSR 4 upscaling technology will shape the \"next evolution\" of the console's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR).
4 min |
AppleMagazine #698
AppleMagazine
APPLE VISION PRO ROCKS WITH METALLICA: AN IMMERSIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE UNLEASHED
Apple has rolled out a groundbreaking addition to its Vision Pro lineup, unveiling an immersive concert experience featuring Metallica that promises to redefine how fans experience live music.
5 min |
AppleMagazine #698
Stereophile
The Loricraft PRC6i record cleaning machine and the WallySkater v2.1 Pro
In my last Spin Doctor column, I gave an overview of my experiences cleaning records over the last 50-plus years and the advances in record cleaning technology over that time. My review of the HumminGuru NOVA ultrasonic record cleaner focused on that increasingly popular approach to record cleaning, using ultrasonic cavitation instead of scrubbing the record with a brush. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned in that half-century of playing around with audio gear, it’s that it can be a mistake to embrace a new technology just because of its newness, dismissing what came before as obsolete. The vinyl record itself is a good example of a technology discarded as obsolete, then embraced again by new (and old) generations. You can add vacuum-tube amplifiers, analog tape, and much else in our hobby to that list.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Cambridge EXN100 STREAMING D/A PROCESSOR
Each soloist seemed to pop out to the front, between the two speakers (of course), their life force emerging over decades, grooves, and digital bits.
9 min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Philharmonic Audio BMR Monitor
Let's get this out of the way: The BMR Monitor may be a monitor, but it isn't a bookshelf or desktop speaker any more than a yacht is a dinghy.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Grimm Audio LS1c ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
It's not unusual for audiophiles to have fond childhood recollections of the old family stereo, but Eelco Grimm's memory of his dad's audio system probably stands alone.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Technics SC-CX700 ACTIVE LOUDSPEAKER
The usual Specifications box (below) is a nuts-and-bolts listing of the electrical and physical properties of the Technics SC-CX700 loudspeaker, who made it and where, and a widely varying amount of information about their electrical and acoustical performance. The information comes from the included literature, available downloads, and whatever I could find on the manufacturer's website.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Wattson Audio Madison LE Streamer
After it was delivered, I weighed the box containing Wattson Audio's DAC-equipped Madison LE Streamer on my bathroom scale.
10 min |
April 2025
Stereophile
The Voxativ Hagen2 Monitor loudspeaker
I think I just found the perfect Herb speaker. It uses a hand-crafted 5\" wide-range driver with a cone made from Japanese calligraphy paper. It rolls off around 50Hz at the bottom and 30kHz at the top. It has no crossover. Its cabinet is made of MDF that responds loudly when I tap it with my fingernails. Inside is what its designer calls a “short horn,” which appears to harmlessly disperse back-cone energy while adding energy below the driver’s cutoff frequency. Mainly, though, it’s a perfect Herb speaker because it is naturally phase coherent. And sparkplug fast. And completely unmuffled.
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
Youth movement
Paul Klipsch was a genius,” Roy Delgado told me recently, with the sound of genuine amazement in his voice. “Me, I’m just a tinkerer.”
10+ min |
April 2025
Stereophile
J.Sikora Standard Max Supreme, KV9 Max Zirconium
In his review of the J.Sikora Initial turntable, Stereophile's resident artist/sage Herb Reichert wrote, \"Extended bathing, lighting candles, making tea, and preparing food are ritual work forms that prepare my senses to accept both pleasure and illumination.\"
10 min |