Mac Pro Teardown: An Apple Rig You Can Actually Tinker With
December 31st, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S It looks like a waste paper bin, costs a fortune and is, perhaps, the best workstation you've ever owned .
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WSJ: Google and Audi Are Working on In-Car Android
December 30th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google has been working with Audi to develop in-car entertainment and information systems based on Android—and the pair plan to make an announcement at next week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The newspaper explains that the announcement will also detail collaborative efforts with other manufacturers—it specifically names Nvidia, for instance—in order to "establish Android as an important technology for future vehicles." According to the Journal's sources , the new Android initiative will "allow drivers and passengers to access music, navigation, apps and services that are similar to those widely available now on Android-powered smartphones." Last June at its 2013 developers conference, Apple announced its plans to integrate iOS into the car dash , and has garnered support from BMW, Mercedez-Benz, GM and Honda in the process.
This Year’s 20 Must-Have Mac OS X Utilities
December 26th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Each year I round-up my top list of applications and utilities used the most throughout the year. Without further introduction, here are all the utilities that have been especially useful in enhancing my productivity during 2013. S 1Password ($49.99): After Dropbox, 1Password is the second application I usually install on every new device
Qualcomm Toq Review: Still Not Time for a Smartwatch
December 19th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S The smartwatches are coming, and they're coming fast. And while the big guys like Apple and Google havent chimed in yet, the party has definitely kicked off.
A Fully Loaded New Mac Pro Will Cost You $14000
December 19th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
After no short period of waiting, the new Mac Pro has finally gone on sale today . All along it's promised to pack punch, and it might just prove to be your ultimate work station
Seriously, Enough With This Apple Holiday Ad
December 17th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
Apple's new holiday ad has been called, in turn, endearing , note-perfect , and, in a spasm of enthrallment, perhaps Apple's best iPhone commercial ever . I think maybe I saw a different ad.
There’s an Apple Bitcoin Prank That’s Hilarious and Devastating
December 13th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
General piece of advice: don't go around typing stuff into your computer's terminal window based on some pictures you found randomly floating on the internet.
The Best Windows Tablet Display Doesn’t Come From Microsoft
December 10th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
A new generation of Windows tablets has arrived with the launch of the Microsoft Surface 2, their second generation tablet, and the Nokia Lumia 2520, Nokia's first ever tablet. With virtually identical functionality and OS software, it is the quality and performance of their displays that really differentiates the tablets. Microsoft's original Surface RT launched in October 2012 had a display similar to the older Apple iPad 2, with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels and a small Color Gamut with just 57% of the Standard Gamut needed for accurate color reproduction
Apple Patents Screen Technology For Curved Touch Displays
December 10th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Move over Samsung and LG: Apple has been awarded a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office that describes how they could manufacture a new breed of curved touch surfaces .
The First 64-Bit Snapdragon Processor Won’t Be in a Phone You’ll Want
December 9th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Apple started a wave when it announced its new A7 processor- -the brain of all its flagship products—would be 64-bit . Competitors have been keen to catch up , and now Qualcomm's making its move with the new Snapdragon 410, the first 64-bit chip in the line. The catch
Google, Microsoft and More Launch Campaign to Reform NSA Spying
December 9th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Eight of the largest companies in tech have joined forces to battle the NSA's spying , demanding sweeping reforms of the US Government's surveillance policies.
Report: Apple’s iBeacon Location-Aware Shopping in Its Stores Today
December 6th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S The Associated Press is reporting that Apple will switch on its new iBeacons service— which will provide location-aware services to your phone—across its 254 US stores today. iBeacons, which uses low-power Bluetooth transmitters dotted around stores, was announced with the arrival of iOS
There’s Going To Be a New, Reversible USB Plug
December 4th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Holy mother of all things long overdue.
Apple TV Down To $82, Everything Anker, Early Black Friday [Deals]
November 27th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
We took a brief break from constantly updating our Black Friday guide to bring you your regular Gizmodo deals roundup. The highlight is a series of discounts on Anker's best-selling products, which also happen to be your favorite external batteries.
SONOS, Your New Monitor, Apple TV, Plus TV Deals Abound [Deals]
November 25th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Grabbing your choice of SONOS Speaker from Amazon today will not only net you a free SONOS Bridge , but also a nice chunk of Amazon credit that varies depending on which speaker you buy. It's a great excuse to outfit your home with the best, simplest wireless audio solution available
Three Apple Geniuses Share Their Best Retail Horror Tales
November 22nd, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Last month, I invited Apple employees to send me funny stories, and they did not disappoint. (The invitation still stands, so please drop me a line !) Here are three of my favorites so far.
Apple’s Future HQ Just Got Final Approval
November 20th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Apple's shiny new headquarters—which look part amazing office space, part futuristic Apple store—has been in the planning for years.
Moga Ace iOS Game Controller First Look: Cheap Fun, Huge Potential
November 19th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Ever since Apple introduced reference designs and an API for iOS gaming controllers at WWDC , we've known some kind of officially sanctioned iOS hardware was on the way. The Moga Ace is the first we've gotten in our hot little hands on, and after playing with it for a few days, we can safely say that it's a blast. For some early testing, Moga supplied us with a loaner iPod Touch loaded with a few controller-ready games, including Dead Trigger 2 and Bastion
The Best Small Tablet Display (Hint: It’s Not the iPad Mini)
November 18th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S A new generation of mini 7 to 8-inch tablets from three of the major manufacturers has just completed with the belated launch of the Apple iPad mini with retina display . While the Kindle Fire HDX, Nexus 7, and new iPad mini all have improved displays over their previous year counterparts, only one truly stands out—as lagging significantly behind.
Apple TV For $85
November 16th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Amazon and Best Buy have the latest generation Apple TV for $85, which is pretty much as low as we've ever seen it go. Now featuring HBO
The Inside Story of How the iPad Got Its Iconic Design
November 14th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
While Jony Ive's group was secretly working on the iPad, Steve Jobs was telling the public and press that Apple had no intention of releasing a tablet.
What’s Up With Your iPhone?
November 12th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
When my friend Nate meets someone new and they hear he's a doctor, he dreads when they ask, "What kind?" Because when he says he's a dermatologist, they show him their moles. This isn't brick and mortar, it's glass and steel
The iPad Mini with Retina Display Is On Sale Now
November 12th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
Apple quietly put the new iPad Mini with Retina display on sale early this morning, with orders set to arrive for US customers from November 20-22. Prices start at $399 for a 16GB Wi-Fi model, and scale up from there
Take a Tour Through the Glassy Halls of Apple’s Future HQ
November 11th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
We've spent months marveling over the facade of Apple's new headquarters. But now, thanks to these renderings from the City of Cupertino uncovered by Wired , we're getting an idea about the spaces inside the building—and it's hard to decide if it looks more like a futuristic office or a futuristic Apple store. The campus, as we've known for a while , revolves around a massive circular building of nearly three million square feet.
Report: Apple Working on Two Big iPhones, For Whatever That’s Worth
November 10th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
There is a long, proud lineage of Apple product rumors, reaching back to before the original iPhone. Some come true, most do not
Report: Apple Supplier Flextronics Used Indentured Employees
November 7th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
S Bloomberg Businessweek has an in-depth report today alleging that electronics supplier Flextronics used recruiters who charged workers exorbitant fees to place them in Malaysian plants, confiscating their passports and deserting them in employee housing without food when production idled. The full story is a must-read , but this is the basic timeline: Apple contracted Flextronics International to make the camera for the iPhone
Apple Wishes It Could Tell You More About US Government Info Requests
November 5th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
Like everybody and their sister in Silicon Valley, Apple is now publishing transparency reports.
iPad Air Review: Bigger Gets So Much Better
November 5th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
It's hard to imagine that it's been only three years since the original iPad came out, since tablets were a part of our daily world. Sure there were tablet computers before, but there weren't tablets the way we know and use them today.
The Best Large Tablet Display (It’s Not the iPad Air)
November 4th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
A new generation of full-size flagship tablets has just started with the near simultaneous launch of the Apple iPad Air and Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9. They both have top-of-the-line and state-of-the-art displays that have been significantly improved (in different ways) from the 2012 models.
Woz: I Wish to God That Apple and Google Were Partners
November 4th, 2013 | by Gizmodo
If there's one man who talks tech sense it's Woz—and never more so than in a recent interview with the BBC .
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