Windows 10: How to disable automatic system software updates
In an issue that recently stirred up quite a bit of controversy, the terms and conditions of Windows 10 Home stipulate that Microsoft reserves the …
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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Windows 10 privacy issues you should be aware of
Windows 10 is finally here, and though not shrouded in the same type of pomp and circumstance that surrounded the launch of, say, Windows 95, …
The dentist who killed Cecil the Lion is getting spammed with hilarious Yelp reviews
In case you missed it, a dentist from Minnesota has generated an unfathomable amount of criticism after it was revealed that he flew to Zimbabwe and …
These tricks will make your Windows 10 experience even better
It’s a busy day in the tech world today as Microsoft just a few hours ago released Windows 10 in 190 countries. And in case you …
The leading causes of death for Americans traveling abroad, country by country
Every year, tens of millions of Americans travel abroad, with Europe and the Caribbean being the two most popular destinations. Inevitably, statistics bear out that …
Can Apple Music beat Spotify? Report suggests it’s off to a surprisingly strong start
Despite a number of usability issues, it appears that Apple Music is quickly catching on with consumers. Just about one month after its debut, music …
Brinks safe hacked with USB stick and 100 lines of code
As typically portrayed in action movies, breaking into an ostensibly impenetrable safe often requires a world class lock-picker or, barring that, an array or C4 explosives …
Why your Uber app is lying to you about available cars
When you fire up Uber and see a bevy of cars seemingly hovering around your location, many of the cars depicted on your screen may …
This Russian fighter jet has the most insane vertical takeoff we’ve ever seen
Just a few weeks ago we highlighted an incredible video showcasing a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taking off at what’s almost a 90 degree angle. But extreme and …
Leak: Moto G specs and pricing revealed ahead of tomorrow’s event
Ahead of Motorola’s planned special event this Tuesday, a Brazilian retailer accidentally uploaded unboxing photos of the third-gen Moto G. As a result, we basically know …
iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 3 details finally revealed in new report
As iPhone sales continue to impress, iPad sales continue to plummet. During Apple’s most recent earnings report, it was disclosed that year over year, iPad sales …
Video: ‘The Hunger Game of Thrones: Jon Snow must die’ is an amazing video mashup
The death of Jon Snow in the season 5 finale to Game of Thrones didn’t sit well with fans of the beloved character. Of course, it …
Has Android growth come to a screeching halt?
When it comes to bragging about some of Android’s more impressive achievements, Google isn’t exactly shy. Over the past few years, Google has never missed …
This newscaster was completely serious with his insane explanation of why Amazon stock skyrocketed
Last week, shares of Amazon shot up 100 points following news that the online retailer had actually (gasp!) generated a profit during its second fiscal quarter. As …
950 million Android users at risk as researcher uncovers massive security flaw
A security researcher has recently uncovered a worrisome new Android exploit which allows hackers to compromise a device simply by sending either an MMS message or …
Best Buy joins the Apple Watch party, will begin selling the device next week
Despite reports that Apple Watch sales have been lukewarm, Apple CEO Tim Cook emphatically dismissed such claims during the company’s earnings conference call last week. …
Intel Skylake specs leak; Expect new laptops with 41% faster graphics and insane battery life
After a number of delays, it finally appears that Intel’s long-anticipated Skylake processors will be ready for mainstream production later this fall. As a quick refresher, much …
As Chromecast turns two, Google offers users free movie rental and 90 days of Play Music access
With Chromecast turning two this past Friday, Google was feeling festive and announced a rather attractive promotion for both current and prospective users. From now until …
iPod creator Tony Fadell thinks he can save Google Glass
Though Google Glass debuted with a tremendous amount of hype, the futuristic wearable quickly became the butt of a long-running joke about tech products that …
Hilarious translations: What your LinkedIn profile really means
LinkedIn does one thing and one thing well — it facilitates professional networking. But as with any service that centers on helping people find jobs, …
This is the vehicle the Apple Car may be based on
The evidence pointing to Apple actually developing its own car continues to grow with each passing week. Just a few days after we highlighted some …
Pandora CEO: Apple Music has had ‘no impact’ on our business
Since launching a few weeks ago, Apple Music has been subject to both a lot of love and hate. While Apple’s nascent music service gets …
Kids have hilarious reactions when using the original iPod
It’s somewhat incredible that Apple is still churning out new iPod models in 2015. The iPod, after all, is nearly 14 years old. Originally released …
Here’s how to get Half-Life running on Android Wear
One of the chief criticisms levied at the Apple Watch in particular, and at smartwatches in general, is that there’s not really much you can …
KFC finally made something that won’t kill you
KFC has long been known for thinking outside the box. After all, how else can one explain the ingenuity behind items like fried chicken pizza …
Magicians videobomb live Sky News broadcast with incredible magic trick – was it staged?
There’s an incredible viral video burning through social media today. If you play close attention to the video below, you can see quirky magicians Young & Strange …
9 ancient and abandoned websites from the 1990s that are still up and running
With yesterday’s news that Space Jam 2 may actually be on the horizon, it’s as good a time as any to point out that the …
Running down the biggest military disasters in U.S. history
With a defense budget that’s higher than China, Russia, France, and the UK combined, the United States has, without question, the most advanced military force …
Must watch: Age-reduction visual effect is insane, makes woman look 30 years younger
The following is a demonstration of a visual effects process that makes a person look significantly younger… and it is absolutely incredible. Put together by rousselos Aravantinos, …
The Netflix effect: Comcast now has fewer pay TV subscribers than Internet subscribers
When companies willfully ignore viable and increasingly dangerous threats to their business, well, it typically doesn’t end well. Especially in the fast moving world of …
