Author Archive
Dec. 8, 1931: Coaxial Cable Patented
A simple invention sets the stage for trans-Atlantic telephone, cable TV and broadband internet.
Snip, Snip: With iOS 5 and iCloud, Apple Cuts the Cord From iTunes
Apple’s newest mobile operating system debuts with 200-plus new features. That’s enough new stuff to keep you busy nerding out for weeks.
With Siri, the iPhone Finds Its Voice
The iPhone 4S looks exactly the same as its predecessor — but who cares? If it was shaped even slightly differently or came in a new color, people would still go nuts over the stuff that’s more important anyway: the insides. And both inside and out, this is a magnificent smartphone.
Zen and the Art of Scooter Testing
As slow as it may be, this new Zuma scooter from Yamaha is fine for casual touring, especially in urban towns.
Lion Is Smooth, But Tries Too Hard to Be iOS
With Mac OS X Lion, Apple tries to make the Mac operating system more like the mega-popular iOS for mobiles. It’s more polished, but some things just don’t compute.