10 most overused and overplayed songs in movies and on TV
The importance of music in film can’t be overstated. A well-chosen song not only heightens our senses but can also evoke a wide range of emotions. Not …
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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Jeff Bezos trolls Elon Musk’s Space X triumph, Twitter rips him apart
Following a few high-profile failures, SpaceX made history yesterday after it successfully launched a rocket into space and managed to bring the booster safely back …
Everything you need to know about the FAA’s new drone registration program
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Tesla will have self-driving cars in just two years, Elon Musk boldly declares
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What happens when you don’t register your drone with the FAA
Starting today, all individuals who own drones that weigh .55 pounds or more will be required to register their devices with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The …
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Tim Cook defends Apple’s stance on encryption: ‘We’re America, we can have privacy and security’
Appearing on 60 Minutes on Sunday, Apple CEO Tim Cook passionately defended Apple’s support of encryption on iOS devices. When asked about terrorists relying upon encrypted …
Watch champion surfer Kelly Slater unveil the most powerful artificial wave ever created
If you’ve ever tried to surf, you know full well how exhilarating and challenging of an endeavor it can be. It may look easy enough on …
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On 60 Minutes yesterday, viewers were granted unprecedented access to Apple’s hyper-secret design studio. Managed by Jony Ive, Apple’s design studio is where a team of …
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In a turn of events that shouldn’t surprise anyone, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is already setting box office records. Directed by JJ Abrams, the new Star …
Video: Donald Trump sounds a lot smarter with a British accent
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Airbnb nightmare: Couple finds hidden video camera in rented apartment
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Sony’s plan to make your phone battery last 40% longer
With each passing year, companies like Apple and Samsung manage to make smartphones faster while also packing them with increasingly advanced features. That’s all well …
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The 7 scariest gadgets the NSA uses to spy on cellphones
Yesterday, The Intercept published an extensive catalog detailing the innumerable gadgets and technologies used by the military, law enforcement authorities, and U.S. governmental agencies like the …
Apple may make a play for NFL games on Thursday nights
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New Netflix list ranks the fastest ISPs in the United States
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Quentin Tarantino goes off on Disney over alleged ‘Star Wars’ extortion
It seems like you can’t go anywhere these days without seeing some sort of reference to or advertisement for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. While …
Bombshell report details dozens of secret devices U.S. Government uses to track cellphones
Though Edward Snowden’s first revelations regarding NSA surveillance surfaced more than two years ago, government surveillance remains a hot-button and controversial topic because we’re still …
Netflix invented socks that can pause video when you fall asleep
Netflix is all about funky DIY projects these days. First came the ‘Netflix and Chill’ button, and soon after that came an old 1950s TV capable …
What critics said about the original ‘Star Wars’ movie back in 1977
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iPhone hacker ‘geohot’ looks to take on Tesla with his own self-driving car
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Extreme wedding photos taken on the edge of a 350 foot cliff
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A complete list of drones that need to be registered with the FAA
Just in time for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this week donned their Grinch costume and announced that individuals with drones that weigh …
The surprising hidden meanings in 12 famous logos
The design of a company’s logo is extremely important. From the famed golden arches of McDonald’s to the iconic swoosh of Nike, a well-established and memorable logo …
Target pulls Swagway hoverboards due to fire concerns
Just when it seemed that hoverboards were about to go mainstream, safety concerns regarding the popular self-balancing scooters have gotten them banned from any number of …
