4 Wildly Popular Apple Products That Were Criticized at Launch

June 8, 2023

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Ultracrepidarianism is the habit of giving opinions and advice on matters which one knows nothing about; the word first appeared as an insult in an 1819 letter by essayist William Hazlitt.

It’s Thursday! Google Drive is ending support for some older Windows PCs, and more changes are coming to the File Explorer in Windows 11. We’re also now one step closer to the final release of Android 14, and Windows 11 is trying to unify the complicated mess of RGB settings on PCs.

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The Vision Pro headset is Apple’s first Gen 1 product since the Apple Watch in 2015. The company is no stranger to entering new product markets, but new launches are often met with skepticism, later followed by massive success. Here are four examples. Read More »

This portable fan is a game-changer for hot summer days and nights, whether you're in a stuffy room, or out on an outdoor adventure. The innovative design of this fan features an all-day battery life, adjustable 180 degree air-flow, whisper-quiet operation, and a built-in soft light that makes it the perfect comfort-tech on the go. Check it out!

When Apple announced the price of their groundbreaking new mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, jaws around the world collectively dropped. At a hefty $3,499, it’s not for everyone, but is it really so unreasonable if we take a closer look? Read More »

ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. The AI language model recently released an app for iPhone, letting you keep in touch with it and quickly get answers if you happen to need them while on the go. Now, that iOS app is getting substantial updates. Read More »

Keeping the air clean in your home is important, especially if the air quality outside is not the best, and an air purifier is the best way to do that. Our favorite budget air purifier, the Levoit Core 300, is a great entry point for air purifiers.

While it’s a bit smaller than many other options on our list, this air purifier can keep the air up to 1,094 square feet clean. With various filters available, you’ll be able to make the Core 300 clean exactly how you need it to. For $100, it’s extremely versatile and won’t break the bank.

It’s almost time to honor that father figure in your life with the latest in Dad-friendly tech. To help you pick out the gadgets and gizmos that dear ‘ole Dad will love, we’ve highlighted some of our favorite Father’s Day tech deals. Gift your pop a portable way to cool down this summer, the tools to make a backyard bonfire, and more for a truly special Father’s Day. Read More »

Apple announced iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at its WWDC keynote event on June 5, 2023. The updates, which are coming as free downloads for iPhone and iPad owners, will be available in the fall and bring with them a range of new features and enhancements. Read More »

RGB controls on PCs are a mess, with each accessory or component manufacturer usually having their own tool for configuring lights. Windows 11 is getting a more centralized RGB control hub, which might fix this a bit. Read More »

Microsoft ended all support for Windows 7 and 8.1 earlier this year, which encouraged some software to move on from older Windows versions. Now, Google Drive is ending support for Windows 8 and some Windows 10 PCs. Read More »

How unhealthy is the air outside right now? You don’t need your own sensor to find out. Here’s how to find out how bad the smoke, pollen, and pollution in your local area—or anywhere else. Read More »

With the passing of each year comes a free major update to macOS, available as a free download sometime in the fall. macOS 14 Sonoma comes with some nice new features. Read More »

Google has been hard at work on Android 14, the next major release of the operating system that powers billions of phones, tablets, and other devices. We’re now one step closer to a final release, with the arrival of Android 14 Beta 3. Read More »

Netflix is packed with so many movies, from studio releases to the service’s original productions, that it can be daunting to figure out what to watch. Get started with 10 of the best movies you can stream on Netflix. Read More »

Laptop stands come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are portable, others replicate standing desks, and more still have integrated cooling pads. We found the best. Read More »

OpenAI’s services have been taking the world by storm. Their ground-breaking AI models, like GPT-3 and Codex, have transformed everything from natural language processing to programming assistance. But what do you do if OpenAI’s services aren’t available in your region? Read More »

As the weather gets warmer, many of us look forward to hosting cookouts and barbecues with family and friends. Unfortunately, flies seem to like cookouts just as much as we do. These pesky insects can quickly turn a delightful outdoor gathering into an annoying experience. Here are seven ways to discourage flies from taking over your next barbecue. Read More »

Apple now lets anyone download its earliest beta software, known as developer previews, free of charge. You no longer need a $99 Apple Developer membership to try bleeding-edge versions of iOS, macOS, and more. Despite this, you should probably pass on racing to download them. Here’s why. Read More »

The next-generation Aspire Vero 15 (2023) laptop takes Acer’s commitment to sustainably and reducing its carbon footprint to new levels thanks to using more recycled materials. When I received my review unit, I wanted to determine whether it was also a great laptop. Read More »

Apple has been treating iPads more like computers and less like limited, mobile devices, and it has just taken a very productive step in that direction. As part of the iPadOS 17 update, your iPad will be getting support for external USB webcams and cameras. Read More »

The File Explorer received a few updates in the initial release of Windows 11, ending years of neglect, and more changes have rolled out since then. Microsoft has now announced more changes coming to File Explorer, and they’re exciting. Read More »

USB flash drives can be formatted to work as bootable drives, functioning as everything from Windows install disks to recovery software. However, they also have some limitations, which can be overcome with the right drive and software. Read More »

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s brought some deals along with it. This week, you’ll be able to save cash on some of our editors’ favorite tech products of 2023, including a vertical wireless mouse, laptop cooling pad, quick charging pad for your Xbox Series X|S controller, and much more. Read More »