Back when Apple released iMovie ’08, iLife customers freaked. Apple changed things drastically, particularly such traditional movie editing features as the timeline. Some things were dropped, thus resulting in an app that many perceived as being less usable than the previous version, iMovie HD. Well, Apple explained, at the time, that building a new consumer […]

A curious story crossed the wires the other day that has already created a furore from freedom of information advocates. It seems that Apple is developing what appears to be an iPhone kill switch feature, and it’s clear the implications are troubling. The report is based on an Apple patent application filed 18 months ago. […]

As loads of users of Final Cut Pro lambast Apple for not releasing a new version with the exact same look and features as the old — and then some — I suppose some are wondering whether the this means Apple is losing their mojo. And I should point out that Apple is now reportedly […]

In this weekend’s newsletter, I gave a brief overview of the state of certain compact and mid-sized cars in different price ranges. I was actually quite impressed by the lot as far as comfort and drivability were concerned, certainly compared to the little cars I drove long, long ago. The lone sore spot, and you […]