One unfortunate way to compare tech gear is the spec list. The longer, the better. This is what appears to drive Consumer Reports magazine in giving one product a higher rating than another. But that doesn’t mean the feature works as advertised or, for that matter, serves a legitimate need. Now Samsung’s Galaxy S4 was […]

As we all await news of what Apple has in store for an anxious public at the WWDC in June, speculation has predictably mounted. What we do know is that Apple’s lead designer, Jonathan Ive, one with minimalist preferences, was tasked with handling human interface for iOS and OS X last fall. This presages a […]

So Google made news this week with the announcement that they intend to bring their gigabit Google Fiber broadband and cable TV service to Austin next year. It appears AT&T is prepared to do the same with their U-Verse offering. This means that the citizens of Austin, or a hefty portion of them at any […]

All right, so Apple’s huge worldwide network of component suppliers has made it just about impossible to keep secrets. So, there weren’t many surprises to be had at Tuesday’s Apple event in San Jose, CA, where the iPad mini, a fourth generation iPad, and some new Macs were introduced. One thing is sure: Tim Cook […]