5 reasons I’m not sorry I bought my Mac Mini and didn’t wait for the new Mac Pro
Finally, there’s a Mac Pro that’s the new hotness. David Gewirtz wanted one, but couldn’t wait. Instead, he bought a Mac Mini last fall. Does he regret the decision? Is he crying into his applesauce? Read on to find out. Read More
Programming languages: Python predicted to overtake C and Java in next 4 years
Python’s ascent continues among software developers, bolstered by its usability compared with Java and C. Read More
Windows 10 20H1: You’ll get better predictive typing on physical keyboards
Windows 10 hardware keyboard gains inline predictive text suggestions with next year’s update. Read More
UNO, hands on: The magnetic cable for multiple USB connections
Interchangeable tips make for flexibility, but the magnetic connections make this a fiddly approach. Read More
Our current technology success metrics are broken: a call for healthier design habits
Leading UX thinkers publish a manifesto of sorts, urging less clutter and a more minimalist approach to technology. ‘Discussions around our unhealthy relationship with technology are becoming mainstream.’ Read More
For two hours, a large chunk of European mobile traffic was rerouted through China
It was China Telecom, again. The same ISP accused last year of “hijacking the vital internet backbone of western countries.” Read More
Hearing Health in WatchOS 6 is going to open our eyes and plug our ears
Apple is yet again bringing our attention to health issues that we normally would overlook using the Apple Watch. Read More
iPad Pro vs Surface Pro 6: Can a tablet-laptop hybrid really replace your portable PC?
Apple and Microsoft have followed different paths, but their latest laptop replacements are strikingly similar. Can either one succeed as your next mobile productivity device? Read More
Google details ‘catastrophic’ cloud outage events: Promises to do better next time
Data-center automation software was behind what Google describes as a “catastrophic failure” last Sunday. Read More
Brandcast for Salesforce, first take: Create customer-focused microsites
This is a rich and usable CMS for microsites that integrates with Salesforce, allowing you to manage customer information. Read More