The late 1990s and early 2000s marked a transformative period for Apple Inc., as it ventured beyond personal computers to redefine digital music and communication. This era witnessed the birth of groundbreaking products like the iPod, iTunes, and eventually, the iPhone, solidifying Apple's reputation as an innovative force in technology. (more…)

In the early 1980s, Apple Computer, Inc., now known simply as Apple Inc., was at a pivotal moment in its history. With the release of groundbreaking products like the Apple II and the Apple III, the company had already established itself as a key player in the personal computing industry. However, it was during the years 1981 to 1985 that Apple would introduce two of its most influential and iconic computers: the Lisa and the Macintosh. These machines would not only shape the future of computing but also cement Apple's reputation as an innovator in the tech world. (more…)

Both the M2 Max and M2 Ultra-powered versions of the Mac Studio are discounted this weekend. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge It’s a good week for Apple aficionados looking to score some good deals on Apple’s newest computers. Not only is the 15-inch MacBook Air on sale for $100 off at Amazon and B&H Photo, but we’re also seeing the first notable discount on Apple’s latest Mac Studio. Right now, Expercom – an Apple-authorized retailer – is selling the new M2 Max-powered desktop machine starting at $1,899.05 ($100 off) with 32GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, a 12-core CPU, and a 30-core GPU. If you’re looking for even more power, you can buy the M2 Ultra…

The Linn Sondek LP12-50 turtable. | Image: Linn LoveFrom, the design firm formed by Apple’s former design head Jony Ive, has collaborated with British audio brand Linn on a 50th anniversary edition of its Sondek LP12 turntable. Just 250 models of the Linn Sondek LP12-50 will be produced and delivered between August 2023 and March 2024, with the limited edition turntable available to reserve now for an eye-watering $60,000 (£50,000). According to a blog post from Linn CEO Gilad Tiefenbrun, the collaboration dates back to early 2022 when Tiefenbrun was offered a meeting with Ive out of the blue over LinkedIn. Eventually, the two companies decided to collaborate on the upcoming turntable, which Fast Company calls Ive’s “first hardware project…

Both the 40mm and 44mm versions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 are discounted. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge With Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event just around the corner, the chances we’ll see a new Samsung smartwatch very soon are high. If you can’t wait until then, though, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 has hit a new all-time low at multiple retailers. Right now, you can buy the Bluetooth-enabled 40mm wearable at Amazon, Best Buy, and direct from Samsung in select configurations starting at $199 ($80 off). You can also buy its 44mm variant, which offers a larger screen and battery, starting at around $229 ($81 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The lightweight Android watch…

Although our iPhone cameras are at the cutting edge of clarity and quality, they can only capture light from the visible range of the spectrum. InfiRay attempts to unlock more from your iPhone with the compact P2 Pro thermal camera, allowing you to peer into the infrared range.InfiRay P2 Pro kit with magnetic macro lens. The InfiRay P2 Pro is a Lightning-supported infrared sensor for your iPhone with plug-and-play capabilities. It may be tiny, but it packs quite the punch, showing us a world we never imagined existed at a resolution unmatched by similar devices. Read more...