Here’s how fast Google Fiber really is
The United States may be a bedrock of technological innovation, but when it comes to something as basic as Internet browsing speed, there’s a whole …
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.
Articles by Yoni Heisler
Facebook is making it easier to forget about your ex
The last thing anyone wants following a breakup is to see photos of their ex smiling it up and having a good time with a …
Apple Watch effect: Swiss watchmakers experience biggest sales drop in six years
If you need any proof as to the success and future potential of the Apple Watch, look no further than the Swiss watch industry. According …
Facebook deactivates the account of a woman whose first name is ‘Isis’
In the wake of the horrifying terror attacks in Paris last week, Facebook de-activated the account of a San Francisco-based engineer whose real name is …
Elon Musk says the Tesla Model 3 ‘won’t look like other cars’
From the very beginning, Tesla’s long-term goal has been to develop and manufacture an affordable and attractive electric vehicle for the masses. The highly anticipated Tesla Model …
Apple now selling a sleek $79 magnetic charging dock for the Apple Watch
Apple earlier today launched a new and rather sleek magnetic charging dock for the Apple Watch. Priced at $79, the charging dock enables users to …
The 15 best TV comedies currently streaming on Netflix
One of the great things about Netflix is that it provides users with quick and easy access to an extensive catalog of TV shows that …
A look at the 50 best movies currently streaming on Netflix
With Netflix now seemingly obsessed with rolling out original programming as fast as it possibly can, it’s easy to forget that the popular streaming service is …
This $2 million supercar has the coolest ‘Transformer’ doors you’ve ever seen
When it comes to automotive luxury, there are typically two ways to go. You can spend six figures and go with a standard luxury vehicle, a …
Insiders reveal what it’s really like to work at Apple
Whereas most high-tech companies like to welcome the world in and show everyone what life is like behind the scenes, Apple, as is typically the …
Report says Apple won’t wait until September to release first new iPhone of 2016
It’s only November, but Apple’s 2016 iPhone plans are starting to crystallize slowly but surely. According to a short message posted on the Weibo network by IHS Technology …
Tim Cook says Apple has no plans to release a MacBook/iPad hybrid device
Microsoft’s new Surface Book sure does seem to be weighing heavily on the minds of Apple executives these days. Just a few weeks ago, Apple executive …
TV networks have a new strategy to battle Netflix: Cut back on commercials
Cable providers are still alive and well, but there’s no denying that more and more viewers are cutting the cord and turning towards streaming services like …
Can HBO keep up? Netflix will spend $5 billion on content in 2016
We always like to talk about how Netflix is ‘doubling down’ on original content, but truth be told, that doesn’t really capture the full scope …
The science behind winning at ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’
In theory, there shouldn’t be any real way to improve one’s chances when playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. After all, it’s a game of chance, right? …
Scary new Android exploit can take over any device in seconds
A new mobile exploit recently unveiled at the MobilePwn2Own panel at the PacSec conference this week enables an attacker to take control of any Android …
Watch this unaired SNL video poke fun at Donald Trump’s ridiculous hair
Donald Trump’s hair has almost taken on a life of its own in recent weeks. While Trumps bizarre hairstyle has long been the subject jokes …
If Google cares about Android’s future, it needs to make its own smartphone
Since its inception, Google’s Nexus line has sought to provide users with a pure and unadulterated Android experience. With no third-party skins or bloatware to speak …
Why is Tim Cook sacrificing the Mac at the altar of the iPad?
What in the world is Tim Cook thinking? Ahead of the iPad Pro’s release later this week, Tim Cook put on his salesman hat and …
How much money does cutting the cord really save?
Though cable subscribers now have access to more channels than ever before, all of those viewing options come at a hefty price. Today, the average cable bill …
Florida cop shows up drunk to an anti-drunk driving conference
The state of Florida, for whatever reason, seems to produce a disproportionate number of utterly bizarre stories that would easily have you believe society is devolving far …
Netflix Hack: Engineers get video stream running on a 1950’s era TV
It’s always cool when big tech companies hold internal hackathons. Not only does it provide a great way for employees to have some outside-the-box fun, …
27 new photos from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ hit the web
Set for release on December 18th, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is well positioned to set a slew of new box office records. In fact, some are anticipating …
iOS apps aren’t any more secure than Android apps, study finds
A new security report from Checkmarx claims that the walled garden that is Apple’s App Store may not be the safe haven it’s hyped up to …
Apple acquired 6 mystery companies in 2015
Historically, Apple has never been a company interested in making blockbuster acquisitions, its $3 billion purchase of Beats in 2014 being the lone outlier. More often …
What’s it like to be a Tesla intern?
When you think about interning at a typical car company, say somewhere like Ford, you may not immediately think of long hours and an extremely …
Jimmy Kimmel pitches absurd business ideas in ‘Shark Tank’ parody video
On last night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, we were treated to a solid sketch featuring Jimmy Kimmel showing up on the set of Shark Tank …
Hilarious Pizza Rat prank sends New Yorkers running for cover
This past September, a rat with an appetite for New York style pizza became an Internet celebrity when a video emerged showing the creepy little creature …
As a gaming platform, Android still can’t compete with iOS
No matter what you think about the Android/iOS divide from either a hardware or software perspective, there’s simply no getting around the fact that many developers …
Watch Tesla’s new Autopilot feature automatically swerve to prevent two accidents
Tesla’s new autopilot software has been getting something of a bad rap lately. This, truth be told, isn’t all that surprising given the number of …
