Notes on AI, tools, and tech.
So Apple is really making AirPods with cameras. I know. It sounds weird. When I first heard the rumor a few months ago, I thought it was one of those “Apple is working on a car” type leaks — technically true but years away from anything real. But then a video showed up inside macOS … Read more
Here’s a thing that kept bothering me. I was at a family gathering last weekend. My nephew was running around doing that thing kids do where they’re having the time of their lives and you’re just trying to capture one decent frame. You know the drill — you tap the shutter, check the photo, and … Read more
The first batch ships this month. The company says it can zap a mosquito in 0.003 seconds. And honestly? I’m not sure if I’m terrified or impressed. Let me back up. A Chinese company called Photon Matrix just started mass-producing a portable laser mosquito killer. It’s called the Photon Matrix — named after the company … Read more
Here’s the thing about Macs — most people think they’re invincible. No viruses, no hackers, nothing bad ever happens. That’s not true. And this week is a good reminder. Apple pushed out an emergency update on August 6 for macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, Sequoia 15.7.9, and Sonoma 14.8.9. It fixed exactly one thing: a Screen Sharing … Read more
I haven’t installed iOS 26.6.1 yet. I’ll be honest — I usually wait a few days. Let other people find the bugs. But I read through Apple’s security notes this morning, and what’s in there is worth paying attention to. Apple released iOS 26.6.1 today. No new features. No redesigned Lock Screen. No AI emoji … Read more
Last week, I started seeing complaints pop up about a Windows update. People were saying their games kept crashing. Others said Windows Hello stopped working. I thought maybe it was a few unlucky folks with weird setups. Then I looked into it. Turns out, this one is a bit of a mess. I think the … Read more
I’ll be honest: my Windows 11 PC was taking forever to start up. Like, go grab a coffee and maybe come back forever. It wasn’t always like this. When I first upgraded, it felt snappy. But over time, things got sluggish. I’d press the power button, walk away, do a small chore, and still wait. … Read more
Apple’s September event is coming, and this year’s lineup sounds different than usual. Based on what’s been floating around, we might see five new devices. But here’s the kicker – Apple might not show the full iPhone 18 family all at once. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and the second-gen iPhone Air? Those could … Read more
Apple’s about to raise the price of the iPhone 17 lineup. Maybe as soon as August 10. That’s the word from supply chain chatter, and honestly, it’s not that surprising. Memory chip costs have been climbing for months, and Apple already bumped up prices on most of its other hardware back in late June. The … Read more