Why the iPhone Will Never Be the Best Games Console

On paper, the iPhone is way ahead of the Switch. The screen is nicer, the processor is better, and the battery lasts longer. So whats keeping it from being the ultimate pocket game machine? SCREEN POST / Unsplash There are a few reasons. One is that it cant play the same kinds of games, because it doesnt have any buttons. Another is that you cant get games likeZelda: Breath of the Wildon the iPhone....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Angel Love

Why the M1 MacBook Air Might Still Be Apple’s Most Practical Laptop

The M2 MacBook Air is Apple’s first Apple Silicon-era laptop for regular folks. Heat and Speed The old M1 MacBook Air has one significant advantage over the new one. One of these is thatthe M2 chip gets hot. Martin Katler / Unsplash.com Apple The M2 computers so far also have slower storage. That is, the entry-level models with 256GB storage use a single 256GB SSD for their storage needs. The older machines use a pair of 128GB SSD chips instead....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Jennifer Johnson

Why the New M2 Mac mini Is the Perfect Second Computer

Withthe new M2 Pro version, it got even more powerful and even cheaper. If you have a computing task to do, the Mac mini might be the perfect candidate. “The Mac mini is a fantastic digital Swiss army knife because of its extreme flexibility and processing power. Apple Its compact size and multiple ports and functions make it versatile. But that’s not the point. But this is the kind of thing the mini excels at....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Caitlyn Jacobs

Why the Next iPad mini Could Be Your Perfect Pocket Computer

And thats fantastic news. Apple has a weird relationship with the iPad mini. Updates are rare, and really, its hardly changed since the original in 2012. Maarten van den Heuvel / Unsplash And yet users love it. I bought that 2012 original after seeing a colleague using one at CES. That is, it will have flat edges, slim screen bezels, and no home button. Balázs Kétyi / Unsplash Imagine all that power, in a package that can fit into your pocket....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Mackenzie Jones

Why the Next iPhone Doesn’t Need a New Chip

And it doesn’t matter. “Honestly, I don’t think the standard iPhone 14 [needs to] have an A16 chip. Why, Apple? Daniel Romero / Unsplash The famous world chip shortage doesnt really affect custom production lines like Apples A-series and M-series that much. Theshortage is primarily with smaller commodity chips, years-old designs used alongside custom processors. So theres not necessarily a shortage of A-series chips. Giorgio Trovato / Unsplash Why, then, would Apple stop putting the latest chips in all its iPhones?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Alan Holder

Why the Nintendo Switch Is the Perfect Lockdown Console

Whats more, its the perfect pandemic games machine. Because of this, the Switch is the perfect way to while away these pandemic-stilted days. Theyre engaging, fun, and they make you solve challenges of puzzles. Sara Kurfeb @stereophototyp / Unsplash But this doesn’t matter, because Nintendo games are all about fun. Its not just nostalgia that makes these games good. Control The other DNA strand that runs through Nintendos history is its innovative controllers....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Mrs. Janet Gutierrez

Why the Nvidia/Arm Deal Was Just Too Much

And Arm licenses designs for its chips to other chip designers. In short, Arm is a big deal. The concerns also included national security risks," tech companyfounder Olivia Tantold Lifewire via email. Apple Arms Race Arm’s position is interesting. It sells no chips of its own. Instead, it licenses its chip tech to other companies, including Apple, Qualcomm, and Microsoft. Its technology is also heavily used in Internet of Things (IoT) devices....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Samantha Ramos

Why the PS5 Is My First Choice

But Im looking more forward to unboxing the PS5, for a variety of reasons. As long as the system works and has plenty to play, Im happy. Sonys teardown provides an in-depth look at the guts inside that huge, plastic shell. Sony The other bit of hardware I cant wait to get into my actual hands is the new DualSense controller. The DualSense improves on its immediate predecessor, the DualShock 4, with several features....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Tracy Bautista

Why the Rabbit R1 AI Is the Most Exciting Thing Since the iPhone

The R1 is how you might imagine a pocket computer if you had never seen a smartphone. Instead, you push the side button to give it instructions, like talking into a walkie-talkie. Going by the demo video, it’s fast and eerily accurate in understanding your commands. Rabbit R1.Rabbit That’s because it uses AI, although not in the way we’ve become accustomed to. This means it can understand and use any website on your behalf, which is pretty nuts....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Tiffany Thomas

Why the SSL Big Six Is the First Proper Mixer for Modern Musicians

TheBig Sixis both; SSL quality but with a ton of useful stereo ins and outs. It’s pretty perfect for the home or small pro studio, and you won’t need anything else. But, of course, not everyone is satisfied. SSL But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Six Appeal The $3,000 SSL Big Six is the larger sibling of the already-popular SSL Six. The original Six had six input channels (more or less), hence the name....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Ronald Daniels

Why the US Added a Record Amount of Solar Power in 2023

The solar industry attributed the growth to the significant incentives included in the federalInflation Reduction Act. The yearwrought challenges for the solar industryas well. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings. A sunny forecast for solar power? The solar industry also remains wary about the outcome of this year’s elections....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Andrew Palmer

Why the ‘Apple Watch X' Shouldn't Just Be a Mini Apple Watch Ultra

Now,Apple may be planning an X moment for the Apple Watch. “Conceptually, the regular Apple Watch is an accessible smartwatch for the mass market. A magnetic fixture might be on the cards. Apple Watch.Solen Feyissa / Unsplash The Apple Watchhas stayed pretty much the same for its entire life. But hasn’t Apple already redesigned the Apple Watch withlast year’s Ultra model? Well, yes and no. Nike Apple Watch.AB / Unsplash...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Melissa Mason

Why Theater Has Embraced VR During the Pandemic

These shows are merging the boundaries between games, dance, and theater. With a VR headset and an internet connection, they allow anyone to participate in a live performance. At the same time, theyre providing much-needed income for an industry that issuffering economicallyfrom the COVID shutdowns. Colin Anderson Productions pty ltd / Getty Images From Games to Theater to Dance Virtual reality shows span the spectrum of theater genres. “Its not the same as being in a shared space with others....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Mitchell Hawkins