Apple's 7 Biggest Hardware Design Fails in History

January 4, 2023

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Researchers at MacEwan University discovered that people who frequently play video games were significantly more likely to have lucid dreams than non-gamers.

Happy Wednesday! CES 2023 is still in full swing, and there’s so much to talk about. NVIDIA revealed RTX 4000 graphics cards for laptops, and desktops get the RTX 4070 Ti GPU. Samsung also showed off a massive 57-inch curved display, new smart monitors, and the $200 Galaxy A14 5G smartphone.

Finally, it wouldn’t be CES without some new TVs, and Roku has decided to sell its own smart TVs for the first time ever.

– Corbin

Every tech company has its off days, Apple included. While the company designs highly sought-after and innovative products, there have been a few big missteps along the way. Read More »

Winter is here, but you needn't succumb to the cold. Banish frigid air from your home (and beyond) with Fara, a compact electric heater with a hot design and even hotter output. With a small footprint and mighty performance, Fara can be used almost anywhere. Get yours today for just $79 ($20 off)–or add smart capabilities for an extra $36–and keep winter's cold grip at bay all season long.

Wi-Fi 7 isn’t even out, yet many routers, and devices, are coming with support for the upcoming standard already. Now, ASUS is joining that list with its very first Wi-Fi 7 routers, and of course, they’re gaming-focused. Read More »

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with what’s on your daily task list? Maybe the problem isn’t the number of tasks you have, but how you manage them. If you’re looking for a new time management technique, try time blocking. Read More »

It’s time to ditch the wires and get yourself Anker’s Wireless Charger. This $16 charger is our pick for the best wireless charger for a reason.

Anker’s charger is a simple puck that’s compatible with iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones, and other QI-certified devices. It is available in two colors, and can even charge through phone cases. That’s all there is to it—sometimes simple is all you need.

A key piece to building a smarter home is making sure you have voice-enabled devices that can all speak to each other, stream content, and provide information at a moment’s notice. Now is a great time to give your home the smart upgrade it deserves with this limited-time sale on Google Nest products. You can save up to $40 on smart speakers and displays when you shop today. Read More »

Google’s Chromecast players are some of the most popular (and inexpensive) devices for streaming content on any TV. Now you can get the HD model for $19.98, a savings of 33% from the original MSRP. Read More »

Unless you have an iPhone 14, you might want to stop postponing that battery change. Out-of-warranty battery replacements from Apple are about to get a steep price increase on several iPhone models. Read More »

Samsung released the Smart Monitor M8 last year as a computer display with the software of a smart TV. At CES 2023, the company has revealed a new 5K display intended for creative work, plus a new variant of the Smart Monitor M8. Read More »

One of the biggest smart mower hassles is the amount of prep work and setup required. The newest addition to Worx’s Landroid smart mower line does away with all of that. Read More »

Got a new PlayStation 5 and already filled up the internal storage with games? Fortunately increasing your pool of available storage is easy and relatively cost-effective. Here are your options. Read More »

If you already have roller blinds in your home and want to smarten them up, Eve’s new upgrade kit fills the gap between dumb blinds and a costly total overhaul. Read More »

For the folks who love Nanoleaf’s versatile modular smart lights and wish there was a solution for ceiling lights, well, you’re in luck. Nanoleaf’s newest offering brings its colorful modules to the ceiling. Read More »

Samsung sells a lot of Android phones, with the Galaxy A1x series aimed at buyers on a tight budget. The latest entry is now official at CES, with a $199.99 price tag: the Galaxy A14 5G. Read More »

If you don’t need the portability of a laptop, picking a desktop Mac over an Apple MacBook could save you money and net you much more screen real estate. But desktop Mac which should you pick up? Read More »

Amazon’s Echo Dot series is a smart home staple. An accessibly priced small smart speaker that can work via Bluetooth, connect directly to services like Spotify, and allow you to manage other smart devices through Alexa. This is the 5th generation of Echo Dots, and things have come a long way. Read More »

There are several recognizable names in the soda world. From Coca-Cola to Sprite, there are icons of soda. But Dr Pepper’s moniker is unique, and it might have you asking whether the soda is actually named after a doctor. Read More »

Nothing hits the spot in the morning like your first cup of coffee. For many, it’s a full-on caffeine experience with a slow and relaxing brewing process, but nothing can ruin those moments like an ugly, stained coffee mug. Read More »

Winter is here and with it, the cold weather affecting our muscles and tendons after a strenuous outdoor workout. Still, the importance of cool-down stretching cannot be neglected. Protect your muscles and prevent injuries with some of the best post-workout stretches for these winter days. Read More »

Roku smart TVs have been popular for years, but Roku only handles the software side — TCL, Hisense, or other companies design the hardware and sell the final product. Roku now wants to try designing TVs, and has revealed its first lineup of Roku-made smart TVs at CES. Read More »

NVIDIA’s GeForce Experience is packed with useful features for NVIDIA GPU users. You can record instant replays of your gameplay, enable an always-on performance monitor, optimize your game settings in one click, and a lot more. Here are the features you should be using. Read More »

The trackball mouse has fallen out of favor thanks to optical mice and trackpads, but there are compelling reasons to consider adding a trackball mouse to your current setup. It might just turn out to be the change you need. Read More »

Dash cams are an excellent way to keep yourself protected from car accidents… assuming you are not the cause. Garmin already sells a lot of dash cams, but now the company has revealed one that is always connected with LTE. Read More »

Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the more venerable VPN services out there. Founded in 2010, it’s practically a dinosaur compared to some of the other services out there. I took PIA, as it’s better known, out for a spin to see if it still has what it takes. Read More »

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While ultrawide monitors aren’t rare these days, you can say that Samsung helped popularize the concept with its Odyssey G9 curved 32:9 display. Now, Samsung is going all in with the 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9. Read More »

If you want to get into cloud gaming, it’s easier than ever now, at least if you’re an AT&T customer. The carrier is giving users six months of access to NVIDIA’s premium cloud gaming service, GeForce Now, to kick off 2023 in the most fun way. Read More »

Apple’s MagSafe chargers combine the convenience of wireless charging with a secure magnetic lock that ensures charging won’t be interrupted. Now, MagSafe is going wide thanks to the new Qi 2 standard. Read More »

The RTX 4090 and 4080 have been making headlines since they were released, but they’re out of reach for many people — the RTX 4080 costs a whopping $1,200. Thankfully, Nvidia just announced the cheaper RTX 4070 Ti at CES 2022. Read More »

NVIDIA’s RTX 4000 range of graphics cards has been available for a while, with the RTX 4090 and the RTX 4080 being used in gaming PCs for a few weeks now. But laptop owners were limited to the RTX 3000 series laptops. The Ada Lovelace architecture is now landing on laptops with five different GPUs. Read More »

Modern desktop and laptop computers usually ship without an optical drive, and you might think they’re obsolete now. The truth is that everyone should have an optical drive tucked away somewhere because there’s a good chance you’ll need it. Read More »