How BBEdit quietly became a beloved Mac app
You may like Pages and you may tolerate Microsoft Word, but text editor BBEdit has been rightly earning devotees on the Mac for 34 years. Here’s how. There are very few Mac apps that go back this far, and even fewer that remain both actively developed and actually beloved by its users. And there is […]
HomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Weather sensor is a must-have for Apple Home automations in 2026
Local weather is one of the most underrated variables to use in your Apple Home automation setup. Over the past few years, I have used sensors for everything from knowing when to drip faucets in freezing weather to adjusting the sprinkler schedule with the Eve Aqua on hot days. Eve Weather has been part of […]
What Does Rip Capacity Mean On A Table Saw?
Llamacide/Getty Images In any woodworking shop or garage, a table saw from a major hardware brand is generally one of the biggest workhorse tools. With its powerful spinning blade, it can cut cleanly through most types of wood. Whether or not your table saw is able to […]
Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: Intel has finally arrived in handheld gaming
I first caught a glimpse of Intel’s new handheld silicon at Computex 2026, where I saw early hardware powered by it, including the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and Acer Predator Atlas 8. But seeing a chip run a demo on a show floor and actually pushing it through real-world workloads are two very different […]
One Unlucky Toyota Tundra Driver Got The Smallest (Yet Annoying) Recall Of 2026
Most recalls send thousands of owners scrambling to check their VIN, but this time, only one 2026 Toyota Tundra truck owner drew the short straw. A single truck is being recalled because its payload sticker shows the wrong carrying capacity. Payload is the combined weight of the passengers, cargo, and […]
I’ve always disliked running, but here’s how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first time
I’ve never particularly enjoyed running, especially when training solo, but it takes the least effort for me to prepare for in the morning compared to my preferred activities — cycling or badminton — and it’s also a nice cross-training option. After reading about my colleagues using AI to build training plans, I thought it could […]
How Fast Do Fighter Jets Take Off From An Aircraft Carrier?
Fighter jets enable an aircraft carrier to extend its reach well beyond a coastline. Carriers have been in operation since World War I, and in the years and conflicts since, the mighty vessels have grown into the core of a blue-water navy’s strength. That’s certainly true of the United […]
Sunday Reboot: AI device worries and Ted Lasso cheapness
In this week’s Sunday Reboot, the nightmare scenario of OpenAI’s hardware leak and the astounding cheapness of promoting Ted Lasso. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. […]
Will price hikes force Apple to stop dragging its feet on certain product upgrades?
Earlier this summer, Apple dramatically increased its prices as a result of the ongoing memory crisis around the globe. Things like iPad Air increased from $599 to $749, M5 MacBook Pro from $1699 to $1999, and Apple TV from $129 to $199. That’s just a few examples, but the point is, these price hikes are […]
Apple going circular could make the Watch better at being a watch
For more than a decade, the Apple Watch has looked like a tiny computer strapped to the wrist. But what if Apple made it look like an actual watch instead? Recent reports suggest that Apple is considering round displays for future Apple Watch models, alongside other design ideas as the company rethinks its wearable lineup. […]