How big is the Universe? An awesome interactive explanation
With all of the commotion and intrigue surrounding the New Horizons spacecraft approaching Pluto, the BBC recently highlighted an incredible interactive piece they put together …
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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This MacGyver-esque travel jacket has 15 compartments, each one cooler than the next
An intriguing new Kickstarter campaign features a multi-functional jacket that would make MacGyver proud. Since going live on Tuesday morning, the campaign has already raised …
Watch the trailer for ‘Narcos’, Netflix’s upcoming series about drug kingpin Pablo Escobar
Marking yet another addition to Netflix’s already impressive stable of compelling and original content, we bring you the trailer for Narcos. Set for release on August …
The scariest hotel room in the world hangs off the side of a mountain
If you’re paying $1,000 a night to stay in a hotel, it’s more than likely that you’re living lavishly. Perhaps you’re in a Vegas suite, …
Why the Apple Watch is no flop, and why Apple isn’t even breaking a sweat over early sales
Earlier this week, the research firm Slice Intelligence disclosed that cumulative Apple Watch sales likely fall somewhere in the 3 million unit range. Moreover, Slice Intelligence just …
Anonymizing Wi-Fi device with 2.5 mile range just mysteriously disappeared from Def Con
Earlier this month, we highlighted an intriguing new piece of hardware capable of providing secure and anonymous Wi-Fi connectivity within a 2.5 mile radius. The …
Which TV channels profit the most from your cable bill?
The cable industry is in turmoil. Amid excessive pricing and the emergence of services like Netflix, the value proposition offered by traditional cable companies is …
Meet the police dog who can sniff out hidden SD cards, thumb drives, hard drives, iPads and more
Across the world, police dogs are used at airports and by every type of law enforcement agency imaginable to help sniff out explosives and other …
Japan installs free Wi-Fi on top of Mt. Fuji
Japan recently installed Wi-Fi hotspots on Mt. Fuji because even adventurous mountain climbers, apparently, need Internet access. So if you’re one of the brave souls intent on …
This amazing animated GIF demonstrates the magic of tech innovation
It’s easy to take the modern-day wonderland we live in for granted. With desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones now more prevalent than ever, it’s just …
Sorry, WSJ, but Apple killing off the Mac is a laughably bad idea
A few weeks ago, Christopher Mims of The Wall Street Journal penned a bizarre and borderline embarrassing opinion piece arguing that Apple should abandon its …
Samsung developing an astounding 11k mobile display
Samsung is teaming up with upwards of 13 companies, both foreign and domestic, in a collaborative effort to bring a prototype 11k display to mobile …
We finally know what Season 5 of ‘Arrested Development’ will be about
Following the 2013 Netflix premiere of Arrested Development’s fourth season, we were soon bombarded with rumors hinting at either an Arrested Development movie or, perhaps, a …
As PC sales implode, Apple Mac sales are surging
The latest data from research firms IDC and Gartner reveals that the PC industry is imploding. Year over year, PC sales dropped by about 10-12%. …
The world’s craziest and smallest Airbnb listing is a site to behold
When one thinks of renting out a place on Airbnb, one’s mind tends to either think of an affordable, yet livable space or a luxurious …
Game show fail: How to lose a million bucks in 3… 2… 1…
In the long and storied history of gameshow blunders, what you’re about to see below may very well take the cake. Sure, we’ve seen contestants …
Meet the dreadlocked hippie who’s an encryption guru and has the NSA freaking out
While encryption and secured messaging has long been a topic of interest in tech circles, the issue became a mainstream and hot-button issue in 2013 …
Watch: New Apple commercial makes fun of Android
There’s an old and unwritten rule in advertising which states that a market leading company should never reference competitors by name. This is why you don’t …
What does food look like in prison? Even worse than you think
The popularity of shows like HBO’s OZ and Netflix’s Orange is the new Black underscores America’s fascination with prison life. Speaking to that point, a …
Apple Music on iTunes is an embarrassing and confusing mess
Apple Music gets a lot of things right. First and foremost, curation on Apple’s new music service is top-notch and can unquestionably be positioned as …
Some users claim the Apple Watch is burning their skin
An eyebrow-raising report in Fusion relays that a growing number of Apple Watch users are complaining that Apple’s new wearable is so hot, it’s actually …
Hulu Goes After Netflix, Spends Insane Amount of Money for ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights
Highlighting the importance of exclusive content in a media market that’s become increasingly centered on streaming subscriptions, The Hollywood Reporter relays that Hulu will be …
Video: How the Amazing Hardhome Battle Scene in ‘Game of Thrones’ Was Made
A new video from the visual effects company El Ranchito provides us with an incredible first-hand look at all of the work that went into creating …
How Tesla Might Make Boatloads of Cash From Uber
After Uber poached 40 researchers and scientists from Carnegie Mellon’s National Robotics Center earlier this year, there was little doubt left that the somewhat infamous …
MasterCard’s Wild Plan to Authorize Purchases by Analyzing User Selfies
With each passing year, consumers continue to spend more and more time and money shopping online, both via mobile devices and the desktop. As a …
NBA Player Blames Injury on the iPhone 6
NBA player Matt Bonner may not be a household name, but the San Antonio Spurs forward jumped into the headlines today for the strangest of reasons. Believe …
Slow and Expensive, Here’s Why In-Flight Wi-Fi Sucks so Bad
If one were to list out all of the things that make air travel so damn frustrating, it’d be hard to know where to even begin. …
How to Get Free Wi-Fi on a Plane with Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Though many airlines have recently taken steps to improve the overall flying experience, free Wi-Fi still remains elusive on most popular U.S.-based airliners. More often than …
Popcorn Time Blamed for Huge Explosion in Movie and TV Show Piracy
Not all that long ago, downloading pirated movies was something left to technically savvy folks who knew their way around a BitTorrent client. Originally launched …
The Incredible Software Banks and Law Enforcement Agencies Use to Detect Altered Photos
For decades on end, long before Adobe Photoshop became a household name, governments across the world have manipulated photographs to serve political ends. Joseph Stalin, …
