While Apple's AR wearables development continues clandestinely, its mobile ecosystem is laying the foundation for the software side of its smartglasses, with Apple Arcade serving as the latest example. Google does have its own smartglasses in the wild, but it is squarely focu ...more
Need some help figuring out how to play Farm Story Summer on your Apple iPhone? This video tutorial presents an overview of the game's essential rules and objective. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started playing Farm Story Summ ...more
Apple Font book is a utility included with Mac OS X. Font Book is a utility for managing and maintaining your fonts on your Mac computer. It allows you to enable or disable fonts. It also helps you in creating font collections. Using it you can create libraries consisting of d ...more
Apple continues to build its augmented reality hardware and software team in stealth mode. The latest addition comes via the hiring of a former DAQRI user experience designer and VR app developer. First reported by Variety, Sterling Crispin joined Apple in May as a prototypin ...more
In a move that will increase production capacity for its TrueDepth camera system, Apple has awarded vendor Finisar with $390 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The Texas-based company makes the vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) used in the iPhone X f ...more
So far, the iOS 12.3 public betas have been on the heels of the developer betas by just over a day each time, but not anymore. Apple just pushed out iOS 12.3 public beta 4 today, April 29, just hours after the same dev version came out, meaning it's only been six days since iO ...more
Watch this three part video series to learn how to prepare a quick and easy beef burgundy stew, beer biscuits and a delicious crispy apple celery salad. Part 1 of 3 - How to Make beef bourguignon, beer buscuits, and apple salad. Part 2 of 3 - How to Make beef bourguignon, bee ...more
On Monday, Feb. 4, Apple released the second developer beta for iOS 12.2. The update features bug fixes to users running iOS 12.2 beta 1, as well as four new Animoji for Face ID devices. Developers are strongly encouraged to update their iPhones. It's unclear at this time whet ...more
Apple announced their new iPhones today, and the 7 Plus features two camera lenses on its backside. That could push smartphone photography ahead in a major way. It may also serve as the basis for their foray into virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. HTC Vive Lighthouses. A l ...more
Apple pie, the most american thing here, besides hot dogs, and about the only thing left that isn't completely processed! Well, sort of. Regardless, this amazing video shows you in, great detail, the steps to baking an awesome apple pie completely from scratch. Part 1 of 2 - H ...more
There's already some fierce competition between Snap and Facebook in the AR space, but it's about to heat up even more, with Snap snatching up a 3D mapping startup that could add some new AR capabilities to its arsenal. Meanwhile, Facebook is investing a sizable portion of it ...more
Treat yourself to a low-cal crunch with apple slices – perfect for dipping. You Will Need * Several apples * Cutting board * Melon baller * Paring knife * Caramel * Peanut butter Step 1 Rinse and dry your apples. Step 2 Place one on a cutting board and slice it in half lengt ...more
Looking for the low-down on how to use FaceTime for Mac? Look no further: This brief video tutorial will teach you everything you need to know. To learn more, and to get started making and taking video calls on your own Apple Mac OS X computer, watch this video guide.
Apple released the first public beta for iOS 14.6 today, Friday, April 23, one day after the company seeded iOS developers 14.6 beta 1. The update introduces an easy way for testers to update from an iOS RC (release candidate) to the latest beta, via a simple option in Softwar ...more
Apple released the eighth iOS 14.5 developer beta on Tuesday, April 13. The update (build number 18E5199a) comes six days after Apple's last 14.5 beta update, which Apple pushed out to both developers and public beta testers. Like beta 7 before it, this update appears to offe ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the full screen view in Apple's Pages. To enter the full screen view, click on the the Full Screen button on the toolbar or click on View and select Enter Full Screen. Users will only be able to see the document on the screen wi ...more
Apple has been aggressively smashing bugs with its last few updates to iOS 10, so it seems like all of the major work is done. With the iPhone 7 release date approaching fast, it's a good sign that the only remaining hurdles are relatively minor and cosmetic tweaks (though the ...more
This video shows you how to make a sour apple martini - a drink that has shown an explosion in popularity in the last few years. Make this vodka and apple liqueur martini and everyone will be happy.
As a native of Alabama, Apple CEO Tim Cook has a special place in his heart for the state. He also empathizes with the struggles that African-Americans have historically faced in the state, particularly during the 1950s and '60s civil rights era. Now, Cook and his company are ...more
Apple released iOS 13.7 for iPhone today, Tuesday, Sept 1, upgrading iOS' existing COVID-19 exposure notification feature. Now, US states no longer need to create an app to take advantage of exposure notifications. Instead, they can simply offer supports right to compatible ph ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Safari web browser app to view, download and store digital pictures on an Apple iPad. For more information, including a complete demonstration of the process and detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started downloading digit ...more
Think you're a true Star Wars fan? I bet you haven't created a demo using Apple's ARKit that creates a map of the entire Star Wars galaxy. How's that for being a fanatic? ARKit developer Namek Kural posted the demo on YouTube after previously abandoning a website with similar ...more
For the augmented reality hardware industry to progress towards the consumer segment, display technology needs to get better. Investors recognize that, and they are showing AR display makers the money. This week alone, AR display maker Akonia Holographics gave its investors a ...more
Show up the other kids at school and bring your teacher a super-sized apple, well, paper-bag apple that is. Great project to do with the family or in the classroom. Create a festive apple using just paper-bag and some newspaper. Make a paper-bag apple that will be in season a ...more
Need help figuring out how to enable closed-captioning within Apple iTunes? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Mac OS X accessibility guide can present a complete walkthrough of the process in just over a minute and a half. For details, as well as to get started using CC y ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to create a Cydia repo of an iOS app with Xcode. Whether you're new to the Objective-C operating language and Xcode IDE or are a seasoned developer merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this tuto ...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a frenzy for news and information that is nearly unprecedented in the smartphone era, with a major side effect of misinformation. Now, major tech companies are making it easier to ask for advice about novel coronavirus from their respective di ...more
I've just recently hopped on the AirPods bandwagon, and I can't see myself ever going back to the wired EarPods that Apple includes with every iPhone. The only issue is that I paid full price, but you don't have to with 2019's Black Friday deals, some of which are happening ri ...more
Just when we thought the AT&T partnership with Magic Leap wouldn't really take off until the latter launched a true consumer edition of the Magic Leap One, the dynamic duo jumped into action this week to offer the current generation headset to customers. Meanwhile, Apple cont ...more
See how to use Apple iPhone or iPod Touch to read eBooks with this video guide from CNET TV. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more i ...more
IKEA can help customers determine if a couch fits in their living room, but who is going to help them figure out if their new SUV will fit in the garage? Edmunds offers the solution with their iOS app, updated to version 12.0 for iOS 11 and ARKit. The AR feature is found unde ...more
Apple released the first public beta for iOS 13.5.5 on Monday, June 1. The update comes just hours after Apple seeded developers their first 13.5.5 beta, as well as the public release of iOS 13.5.1, which introduced a patch for the Unc0ver jailbreak exploit. It was a big day f ...more
The old school staple of many US homes with children, the remote control race track, has been given new life in augmented reality thanks to the Room Racer app for iPhones and iPads. Using ARKit, the app places a miniature race track on a floor or tabletop. The game includes n ...more
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Mac OS X Automator to automate common, repetive tasks. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful ...more
It's been almost two years since Apple added the TrueDepth depth-sensing camera of the iPhone X for Face ID and Animojis, but now Google is ready to upgrade the front-facing camera on its Pixel series. On Monday, Google posted a preview of some of the new features coming to t ...more
Purchased an app for your iPhone that was actually designed for an iPad? Apple provides for purchasers to get a refund for apps you don't want or you bought in the wrong format. Make sure not to abuse this feature!
In many ways, the latest version of the MakeSpace iPhone app, now updated with ARKit, makes it the bizarro world IKEA Place; instead of measuring your living space for new furniture, it measures your furniture so you can move it into storage. Using ARKit (or any other AR plat ...more
Check out this video to learn how to use Seas0nPass to jailbreak your Apple TV 2G. This mod works on either Mac or Windows. This jailbreak is for Apple TV with firmware 4.2.2. Once you've jailbroken your Apple TV2 you'll have administrator access to all files on it.
In this clip, you'll learn how to enable and use VoiceOver on an Apple MacBook laptop. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-electronics how-to can present a complete overview of the process in about four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step in ...more
Google and Microsoft have both established platforms and hardware for emerging digital realities, but Apple, true to form, hasn't had much to say on the subject. They've shown interest in augmented reality, and we've seen patent filings that indicate research and development, ...more
This Apple software tutorial takes a close look at Apple Loops and shows why they are perfect for use with GarageBand. If you want to learn how to use Apple Loops in GarageBand then check out this tutorial.
Apple released the third public beta for iOS 14.5 today, Wednesday, Mar. 3. The update introduces a new "Items" tab in the Find My app that hints at the company's long-rumored "AirTags," a new Apple Watch icon when unlocking your Face ID iPhone with your watch, as well as smal ...more
Need help figuring out how to remotely unauthorize a computer from accessing a file you've downloaded from iTunes? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla can present a complete overvi ...more
Apple seems to want the public to perceive it as an environmentally-conscious entity, as evidenced by the company's recently published Environmental Responsibility Report. But as it turns out, they may be hindering recyclers from salvaging old iPhones and Macs by ordering the ...more
Whenever you attend or remotely watch a major Apple event, you're likely to see Phil Schiller, the company's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, unveiling a brand new product on stage. Outside of an official event, Schiller is the second most likely person (after App ...more
Apple pie is one of those timeless, classic American comfort food dishes that'll always be gobbled up at the dinner table no matter what. But a big problem with such a delicious pie is that greedier eaters will eat more pie more quickly than slower eaters, which causes upset. ...more
Apple Loops is a pre-recorded library of beats in Logic Pro. Learn how to use Logic Pro 8 software to make music in this free music production tool from a professional audio engineer. Part 1 of 15 - How to Use Apple Loops in Logic Pro 8. Use Apple Loops in Logic Pro 8 - Part 2 ...more
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. At Magic Leap, the lemons are the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lemonade is a new solution for virtual meetings born out of social distancing. As reports of Apple's long-awaited AR wearable begin to kick up again (and designers continue ...more
Sometimes it's impossible to concentrate — let alone direct your personal assistant Siri — when someone is blasting music on their phone or talking to thin air. I mean I'm loud, but not that loud. So, it's a relief to hear that this could be changing for the better. According ...more
Interested in making candy apples this holiday season? With the right ingredients and technique, it's easy! And this video guide presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of the process. For all of the details, and to get started making perfect candy apples yourself, take ...more
American Bartenders School shows you to make the Washington Apple cocktail drink recipe. A great cocktail drink for parties or entertaining friends.
Learn how to use the Quick Brushes feature in Aperture 3. Whether you're new to Apple's popular photo editing application or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the newest iteration of the program, you're sure to be well served by this video t ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make flaky apple pie. To make the dough, you will need: 1 1/2 c flour, 1/2 c Crisco, 1/2 c of half and half, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp soft butter. Combine all these ingredients together, then refrigerate for an hour before you roll out to make the c ...more
If you ever thought the Snorlax in Pokémon Go should be taller, and you have an iPhone compatible with ARKit, get ready to look up. Niantic has updated location-based AR game to support Apple's ARKit, making good on its promise over the summer to refresh the game. The company ...more
With the hype surrounding the iPhone 8, Apple's announcement that it's developing driverless software, and the new iOS 11 beta out, it seems like the tech giant is constantly in the news. Today, Apple's continuing this streak with updates for its iWork app suite on iOS and mac ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set and encrypt the wireless password using WEP Apple Airport. Begin by opening the Apple Airport utility program. Then find the network's name and double-click on it. The Configure "Apple Airport Express" opens, click on the Airpor ...more
Over the past two years, the tech industry has formed a series of symbiotic relationships that are now converging in the augmented reality space. This week, we took a look at these interrelated technologies and how they are shaping the future of AR. Meanwhile, Marvel and HBO ...more
On June 7, Apple will reveal to developers what's in store for its upcoming operating systems, but anyone can watch the livestream to see all the new features coming this fall to iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. For the second year in a row, Apple's Worldw ...more
If you're ever curious about your iPhone's battery health, there are easy-to-access stats that let you know the last charge amount, which apps are eating away at most of your power, and even your battery's remaining capacity. Now, a new update makes it easier to know how well ...more
We may or may not see Apple's long-awaited take on AR smartglasses this year, but the company is more than getting its practice swings in with its current wearables business, which hit record revenue in 2019 according to financial results released this week. Aside from Apple' ...more