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Foxconn Source Spills Details on iPhone X, Says AR Glasses Likely to be Cancelled
Reddit has exploded with this information, which includes details about iPhone X, MacBooks, and Apple’s unannounced AR glasses.
Another Company Wants to Heat Your Home with Server Waste Heat
You can use the server to get free hot showers, and also shrink your carbon footprint by three tons.
OneLogin Customer Data Exposed in Ridiculously Bad Security Breach
Hackers managed to steal a set of Amazon Web Service keys and use those to decrypt all kinds of OneLogin customer data.
Nike VaporMax Flyknit Apple Watch Bands Already Sold Out
Nike just started shipping their new Nike+ VaporMax Flyknit Apple Watch bands, but good luck getting one because they’re already sold out.
Apple Decks Out McEnry Convention Center for WWDC 2017
Looks like s#*t is getting real in San Jose because the WWDC 2017 banners are going up at the McEnery Convention Center.
Apple Opens Up Swift Playgrounds to Drones, Robots, Musical Instruments: LEGO MINDSTORMS, Sphero, Parrot
The ability to control external devices like drones, robots, and musical instruments opens the software—and Apple iPads—to a greater role in maker spaces and other STEM/STEAM education environments.
More Geeky Gifts for Dads and Grads
Dr. Mac has more great gadgets that make perfect gifts for the geeky grads and dads you love.
Plex Adds Live TV Viewing to iPhone, iPad
Plex’s latest up date lets you watch over the air HD TV shows live instead of having to record them first.
Apple's Developer Payouts Top $70 Billion
Apple shared the big payout numbers just days ahead of next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference.
Apple Reportedly Manufacturing Siri Speaker with Surround Sound, But No Screen
The Siri Speaker rumor mill hit critical mass with enough details to reach viability—this is happening, folks.
Safari Technology Preview 31 Released for macOS Sierra
It has fixes for security, JavaScript, media and more.
Elgato Unveils Eve Degree HomeKit Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Elgato’s HomeKit-compatible Eve Degree temperature and humidity sensor looks like it was designed for your wine cellar or greenhouse.
New Report Claims iPhone 8 Bigger, Thicker, Heavier than iPhone 7
A new rendering based on leaked size specifications puts the iPhone 8 right between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple Hosting Recording Studio for Podcasters at WWDC 2017
Podcasters will have a professional recording studio available by reservation at the McEnery Convention Center Tuesday through Friday.
Carpool Karaoke Coming to Apple Music on August 8th, Here's the Lineup
The first season features two episodes hosted by James Corden, and we have the full lineup.
Turing Tumble on Kickstarter Has Kids Building Mechanical Computers
It’s designed to teach kids the fundamental building blocks of how computers work, and it’s super cool.
Essential Home Tries to Snag the Smarthome Crowd from Siri
Andy Rubin’s company, Essential, just set the bar for Apple’s rumored Siri voice assistant appliance.
Second Beta of iOS 10.3.3 Brings New Wallpapers to iPad Pro
The beta will bring new wallpapers to the 12-inch iPad Pro, along with minor bug fixes and security patches.
MacBook Pro Shipping Delay Hints at New Models for WWDC
Slow ship times ahead of Worldwide Developer Conference are a pretty good sign we’re about to get a MacBook Pro refresh.
Enjoy Your Memorial Day
In honor of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday, the staff of The Mac Observer will be taking the day off. We will resume our regular coverage of the Apple Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch world on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017.
Leaked Memo Pegs iPhone 8 Launch After September 17
The memo hints at a mid-September iPhone 8 launch, but the actual blackout dates are puzzling.
Adam Curry's Podcaster Pro Aims to be All-in-One Podcasting Solution
With features like noise gates, compressors, dual mic inputs, and multiple virtual USB audio devices, the Podcaster Pro aims to solve all the common (and some uncommon!) needs that podcasters have both in their main studios as well as on-the-road.
New Report Backs Up Touch ID Embedded in iPhone 8 Display
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company apparently spilled the beans on Apple’s iPhone 8 design with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the display.