By news@appleinsider.com (Alex Baggott) If you fancy playing some classic games on those late-’80s and early-’90s consoles like the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, it’s possible to get them running on your modern Mac thanks to emulation. Here’s how to get started.Running the best games from the past is a good reason for emulation on your Mac.A dive into the world of retro gaming often leads to the use of emulators, if you want to play 16-bit titles from fourth-generation consoles, like the SNES and Sega Genesis (Mega Drive.)As Apple has transitioned away from Intel CPUs, this guide tackles the changes that have come with emulating classic games on ARM architecture. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) The often overlooked Xcode FileMerge app lets you spot what’s changed between two files. Here’s how to spot the differences using the tool.FileMergeMost developers of Apple software are familiar with Apple’s integrated development environment (IDE) Xcode.But there are several utility applications bundled inside Xcode which are often overlooked. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has released a new ad for the Apple Vision Pro on its official YouTube channel, showing the various ways that the headset can incorporate spatial computing into the wearer’s environment.’Hello Apple Vision Pro’ ad spotPosted to the official Apple YouTube channel on Sunday, the minute-long ad spot titled “Hello Apple Vision Pro” starts off by showing a man putting on the headset for the start of the working day. After donning the device, eye tracking and a finger pinch is used to open up Keynote, before Messages is brought into view.The video then shifts to a man watching a movie on a couch, making the screen bigger with a gesture. The rest of the commercial shows other situations where the headset could be useful, including a FaceTime call, a man viewing a panorama, and a woman blocking out her surroundings while on a plane to watch a film without distractions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) This $450 cash discount on a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription, featuring access to all 14-languages, ends tonight.Today only, pick up a lifetime subscription to Babbel’s language learning platform for an attractive price of $149.97. This flash deal falls within $20 of the lowest price on record for the All Languages Babbel subscription that provides access to 14 different languages. And with Babbel’s bite-sized lessons, lasting 10 to 15 minutes each, learning a new language can fit into even the busiest of schedules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Buy for $149.97 Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Thomas Sibilly) The Aurzen Boom 3 is a 3-in-1 projector that serves as a good projector, speaker, and smart TV all at once.Aurzen Boom 3 Projector reviewProjectors are more portable and easier to set up than a TV, creating a market for compact and convenient entertainment centers. They’re cost-effective for this reason and can adjust to your living space as it changes over the years.The main appeal of the Boom 3 is that it can fill your room with sound, project a large screen size, and has streaming platforms built in. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) An Apple VP who helped start work on the electric Apple Car project is departing for another automotive company, with DJ Novotney heading over to Rivian.Rivian R1TDJ Novotney, an almost 25-year veteran at Apple, was the vice president of hardware engineering at the iPhone maker. However he is now ending his time at Apple, in favor of a new role elsewhere.Bloomberg reports Novotney will become the SVP of vehicle programs at Rivian, and will report directly to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Jess Pingrey) Today’s top deals include $70 off a Bose SoundLink Flex SE Bluetooth Speaker, 33% off a Logitech Rugged Folio for iPad, 50% off a GoveeLife Mini Air Purifier, 52% off a Snow Joe electric snow blower, an Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for $64.99, and more.Save $1,099 on a 2015 iMacThe AppleInsider crew scours the internet for top-notch deals at e-commerce stores to showcase a list of fantastic bargains on popular tech gadgets, including deals on Apple Watches, TVs, accessories, and other items. We share our top finds daily to help you get more bang for your buck. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s OLED update for the iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air models are being manufactured ready for a release at the end of March, a report claims.12.9-inch iPad ProMajor changes are expected for the iPad lineup as part of its 2024 updates, after not receiveing a single change in 2023. Those changes could arrive within a few months, with an end-of-March hardware launch speculated to occur.In Sunday’s “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman expects that the iPad Pro, iPad Air, a larger iPad Air, and M3 versions of the 13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook Air are on the way. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple chip partner TSMC may soon benefit from the 2022 Chips Act, with the $53 billion grant pool expected to be tapped within the coming weeks.Processor wafers [TSMC]The CHIPS for America Fund, also known as the Chips Act, was approved in 2022 as a way to build up the U.S. semiconductor industry, via the issuing of grants and loans to companies in the space. Over a year later, funds may finally get awarded.The Biden Administration is anticipated to award billions from the $53 billion pool to chip makers including Intel, TSMC, and others to construct factories in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s first fiscal quarterly results will be released by the company on February 1. Here’s what happened in the holiday quarter, and what to expect the iPhone maker to reveal to investors.Apple CEO Tim CookApple confirmed on January 8 that it will be holding its holiday quarter earnings call on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The call, which will occur at 5 p.m. Eastern, will involve CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri explaining to investors and analysts some of the details from Apple’s Q1 2024 results, due at around 4:30 p.m. ET. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
