Google Assistant and Viv underscore how boring Siri has become
Though Siri is now more user-friendly and capable than ever, its functionality seems frustratingly limited when compared to competing intelligent assistants from the likes of …
Yoni Heisler has been writing about Apple and the tech industry at large with over 15 years of experience. A life long expert Mac user and Apple expert, his writing has appeared in Edible Apple, Network World, MacLife, Macworld UK, and TUAW.
When not analyzing the latest happenings with Apple, Yoni enjoys catching Improv shows in Chicago, playing soccer, and cultivating new TV show addictions.
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Apple supplier mistakenly leaks details of next year’s major iPhone redesign
Citing a statement from the CEO of Catcher Technology — a key Apple supply partner — Nikkei reports that one of Apple’s iPhone models in …
Seth Rogen just made an amazing parody of AMC’s ‘Preacher’ trailer
One of the more intriguing and highly anticipated new TV shows of the summer is AMC’s The Preacher. Set to premiere this coming Sunday, the show …
Set your DVR: Louis C.K. will compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ tonight
It’s hard not to like Louis C.K. In fact, while most comedians tend to be polarizing, it’s not a stretch to say that Louis C.K. …
Google unveils a new virtual reality platform called ‘Daydream’
Google I/O is well underway and the search giant has already revealed a number of compelling hardware and software announcements. Just a few moments ago, Google …
Dad uses Tesla’s Autopilot software to scare the heck out of his son
Shortly after introducing its innovative Autopilot software to the world, Tesla, as it’s prone to do, issued a software update for the Model S which …
People are still driving into lakes because their GPS tells them to
We’ve seen the “GPS directions gone awry” scenario play out on TV shows any number of times, but perhaps the most well-known example comes from an old …
If you care about battery life, there’s only one iPhone you should buy
Larger screened iPhones are great and all, but Apple, ever since the 2014 release of the iPhone 6, spent the last few years completely ignoring …
Apple Pay can’t be beat as MCX delays launch of CurrentC yet again
When Apple originally introduced Apple Pay with the iPhone 6, it was widely assumed that mobile payments were finally poised to go mainstream. The harsh …
Must watch: Drake has ‘Beef’ with everyone in SNL’s latest viral video
In case you missed Saturday Night Live this weekend, Drake absolutely killed it, serving as both as show’s host and musical guest. The sketches and digital …
A closer look at why Apple just made a $1 billion investment in Uber’s Chinese rival
Apple last week made a surprise announcement when it confirmed that it had made a $1 billion investment in Didi Chuxing, a ride sharing company in …
Did Tesla use cheap labor for factory expansion? Elon Musk promises to investigate
Tesla is moving at breakneck speeds these days. In fact, there’s so much on Tesla’s plate that it can sometimes be tough to keep track …
The worst news we’ve heard so far about Apple’s next major iPhone refresh
While we don’t seem to know a whole lot of specifics about the iPhone 7, rumors surrounding Apple’s plans for the iPhone in 2017 and …
Drake laughs at his own ‘Hotline Bling’ memes in hilarious SNL sketch
This past October, Drake released a music video for his hit single ‘Hotline Bling’ and the world would never be the same. In the blink …
Hillary Clinton’s 1995 ‘Forrest Gump’ parody is as cringe-worthy as it sounds
While cringe-worthy videos on the Internet are nothing new, there exists a certain class of videos that simply cannot be erased from memory. These videos, tragically, …
NBC’s ‘The Biggest Loser’ has a weight problem
There’s no getting around it: losing weight requires a lot of hard work — just ask our editor, who lost 50 lbs in 3 months …
The crazy things politicians and reporters have said when they thought the mic was off
In a world where most everything that comes out of the mouths of politicians, celebrities and athletes is either rehearsed or generic boilerplate, it’s always …
Watch a Tesla Model X in Ludicrous Mode go head to head with a McLaren 650S supercar
When it comes to raw acceleration, it’s no secret that the Tesla Model S and Model X provide more bang for the buck than any other …
Here’s why Apple just invested $1 billion in Uber’s biggest rival
With some investors and analysts clamoring for Apple to make a bold acquisition, Tim Cook & Co. recently decided to go in a different direction. …
Forget baseball cards, old iPods are selling for thousands of dollars on eBay
The market for old electronics products is a bit bizarre. While a brand new iMac might set you back about $1,200, trying to get your …
The entire world is still tearing Instagram’s horrible new look apart
Nobody likes change, and the tech community in particular seems to be especially averse to any sweeping or even minor changes made to software that …
4 of the most forbidden places in the entire world
In today’s modern age, a passport and some cash are all that you really need in order to see the vast wonders that make up world. …
LAPD is evaluating Tesla’s Model S for use in ‘high-pursuit situations’
When Elon Musk boasts that Tesla doesn’t know how to make slow cars, he absolutely means it. Speed wise, Tesla’s crowning achievement has to be …
Apple’s 2017 iPhone said to feature edgeless display and no home button
If you’re of the opinion that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 is interesting but not necessarily exciting or compelling, we have some good news for you. …
Google I/O 2016 preview: All the biggest announcements you can expect next week
Every year during the spring and summer months, Android and Apple users alike are given a glimpse into the future of their respective mobile operating …
Leaked drawings are probably the iPhone 7’s final design
New iPhone blueprints sourced from noted leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer appear to confirm that Apple’s next-gen iPhone 7 will not feature a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. …
The crazy tech Thai students used to cheat
With consumer electronics products becoming smaller and increasingly more powerful over the years, students have started to come up with any number of clever ways to discreetly …
Apple Music is growing, but it’s not putting a dent in Spotify
After a rocky start characterized by a clunky and inconsistent UI, Apple Music has seemingly hit its stride. Not even a year old, Apple’s streaming …
Scammers are using fake tech support pages to steal thousands from unsuspecting users
While most topics in the tech world tend to engender impassioned debate, there’s one issue that everyone can unanimously agree on: tech scammers who prey …
Watch a drone do backflips without spilling a single drop of soda
Over the past few months, we’ve seen a proliferation of increasingly compelling and downright cool video footage of drones showing up in odd locations and engaging …
