Tweeting while drunk? There’s now an algorithm that can catch you in the act
With a drunk text, you always run the risk of embarrassing yourself in the eyes of whoever is on the receiving end of the message. …
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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The future is here: Domino’s just created a pizza delivery robot
Who would have ever guessed that Domino’s Pizza would be on the vanguard of pizza delivery innovation? Want to order a pizza solely with a …
The FBI has sinister motives in its legal battle with Apple
On the surface, it may appear that the FBI’s demand in the iPhone hacking case is rather straightforward: the bureau simply wants Apple to help …
Twitter CEO finally confirms whether or not the 140 character limit is going away
From a number of different angles, Twitter seems to be plagued by problems. Not only is the company having a tough time attracting new users, …
Everything Apple plans to announce at Monday’s big event
Remember when Tim Cook back in 2012 vowed to “double down” on product secrecy? Well, things in that regard haven’t exactly gone as planned. Sure, …
Apple engineers would rather quit than develop an iPhone backdoor for the FBI
Apple’s legal wrangling with the FBI over mobile encryption continues to play out in dramatic fashion. On one hand, we have the DOJ going so …
Harvard Law Professor explains why FBI’s position rests on ‘shaky legal ground’
Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford recently laid out her opinion on Apple’s ongoing legal battle with the FBI, and in doing so, laid a legal …
The man who invented Siri just came up with something even better
Dag Kittlaus, one of the co-founders of Siri, didn’t stay in Cupertino for too long following Apple’s $200 million acquisition of Siri back in 2010. …
U.S. Army is working on encrypted radar that enemies can’t detect
Always looking to push the technological envelope, the U.S. army is working on a new and innovative technology designed to shield radar emissions from detection. …
Cookie Monster lands a starring role in Apple’s latest iPhone 6s commercial
Apple earlier today rolled out a new iPhone 6s ad featuring none other than Cookie Monster. Titled “Timer”, the ad features Cookie Monster using the iPhone …
Apple kicks Amazon to the curb, signs iCloud deal with Google
In a blow to Amazon, Apple recently inked a deal with Google wherein a good portion of Apple’s iCloud infrastructure will be powered by the …
Amazon patents a technology that lets customers pay by taking a selfie
More so than most, Amazon has every reason to try and make the check out process as seamless as possible. After all, sometimes all a consumer …
Lindsay Lohan’s lawsuit over racy GTA V photo can proceed, Court rules
The New York Supreme Court recently ruled that it would not dismiss Lindsay Lohan’s bizarre and arguably frivolous lawsuit against Rockstar Games. As a quick …
Should Tesla prioritize Model 3 reservations for current Tesla owners?
On March 31, Tesla will at long last unveil its highly anticipated Model 3 to a select group of journalists and prospective buyers. That same …
Everything we know about the iPhone SE
Apple next week will finally introduce its long-rumored and highly anticipated iPhone SE. And while the iPhone SE unveiling obviously won’t attract as much attention …
Apple destroys government claim that it’s using encryption debate as a marketing tool
When the DOJ filed its response brief last week, Apple attorneys didn’t even try to hide their disgust. During a colorful conference call with reporters, …
Apple Music beats Spotify to the punch, will be the first streaming service to feature DJ mixes
Apple Music just got a lot more interesting. According to a recent report from Billboard, Apple recently inked a deal with Dubset Media Holdings that will …
YouTube added a feature that makes it easy to blur out objects, even while they’re moving
Without a lot of fanfare, YouTube about two weeks ago added a new and advanced blurring tool that lets video uploaders easily and precisely blur …
Apple alleges DOJ is trying to ‘rewrite history’ in iPhone hacking case
In the latest addition to the back and forth battle between Apple and the FBI over the locked iPhone of one of the San Bernardino …
HBO to deliver 600 hours of original programming in 2016 as Netflix rivalry intensifies
As we’ve touched on previously, the sheer volume of original programming being churned out by Netflix is unprecedented. Illustrating the company’s seeming obsession with original …
Why the Tesla Model 3 might be the first Tesla to actually ship on time
If there’s one issue that has plagued every single Tesla vehicle since the company’s inception, it’s product delays. The Tesla Roadster launch was delayed numerous times, …
As iOS 9 adoption reaches 79%, most Android users are still running a painfully old OS
Earlier today, Apple updated its App Store dashboard and revealed that iOS 9 adoption has now jumped up to 79%, a slight increase from when …
Watch six mini-robots that weigh less than 100 grams pull a 3,900 pound car
Looking to the insect world for inspiration, researchers at Stanford’s Biomimetic Dexterous Manipulation Laboratory over the past few months have made a number of strides …
Sony shows off futuristic Concept N headphones designed to be worn around your neck
Thanks to Future Lab, Sony’s new R&D offshoot, the Tokyo-based company took some time at South by Southwest this past weekend to unveil an interesting …
Jony Ive talks design, meeting Steve Jobs for the first time and more in fascinating interview
Charlie Rose recently released a 35 minute video clip featuring all-new footage from a fascinating sit-down interview he conducted with Apple design guru Jony Ive. While …
Larry David returns to SNL as Bernie Sanders and mocks his own supporters in hilarious sketch
Election season is in full swing and Saturday Night Live continues to take comedic advantage of what might very well be the strangest and most …
This could be our first look at the iPhone 7’s new design
The upcoming iPhone SE might be the biggest Apple story this month, but it’s no secret that the biggest Apple story of the year will …
SNL sketch roasts Tidal as Ariana Grande impersonates Rihanna, Britney Spears and more
To be honest, I was a little bit surprised that Tidal – the music streaming service backed by Jay-Z – would even be considered popular enough …
DOJ warns that it could compel Apple to hand over iOS source code
The legal battle between Apple and the FBI turned ugly yesterday. In a response brief filed by the DOJ yesterday, the government said that Apple’s …
Barack Obama talks iPhone encryption, cautions against taking an ‘absolutist view’ and ‘fetishizing our phones’
During an appearance at South by Southwest on Friday, President Barack Obama briefly touched on Apple’s ongoing legal saga with the FBI over mobile device …
