Apple’s Next CEO Might Be an Upgrade (Here’s Why)
Tim Cook stepping down does not automatically mean Apple is in trouble. If John Ternus takes over day-to-day leadership, the bigger story may be Apple shifting toward a more product-focused future.
Best Buy Delayed My Order… Then Gave Me $100
Best Buy delayed my smart glasses order with no clear delivery date, but the delay unexpectedly came with a real $100 gift card for the inconvenience.
Vision Pro Feels Better Now — Apple Didn’t Announce This
Vision Pro may feel better now than it did at launch, not because of one big feature, but because Apple has been quietly reducing the day-to-day friction of using it.
Apple Vision Pro – Live Q&A Hangout
A practical look at Apple Vision Pro after months of daily use, including comfort, personas, FaceTime, environments, media apps, spatial photos, productivity, battery life, and where it still falls short.
Is This the Fastest MagSafe Charger Yet? True Qi 2.2 Charger for iPhone 17 Pro Max
A practical first look at the Baseus Pico 10,000 mAh Qi 2.2 power bank, including wired charging numbers, MagSafe-style hold, and what I saw testing it with an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
iPhone 17 Backup Hack Apple Won’t Tell You
Before your iPhone 17 arrives, a USB-C to Ethernet adapter can make your iCloud backup faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi. Here is the simple wired backup setup I used.
Is the New iPhone 17 Really Worth It?
The iPhone 17 lineup looks nicer and a little more refined, but based on what Apple showed, I do not see a strong reason to rush into an upgrade unless your current device is failing or you specifically want the thinner iPhone Air.
Cursor App vs Real Servers (Bonfire? Wowza? Ubuntu?)
I tested whether Cursor can manage a real Ubuntu VPS over Remote SSH, run system updates, and attempt a Bonfire Social install. The short answer: it can help, but I would not trust it unattended for sysadmin work.
Framing Without a Viewfinder: Oakley Meta Test
Oakley Meta glasses do not have a viewfinder, so framing can drift as your subject gets farther away. In this test, arms-length shots centered well, but longer distances tended to drift left.
V2-4 Sensors Failed in 12 Weeks?! Lingo CGM Update
After 12 weeks with the Lingo CGM, four sensors failed or had to be replaced. The bigger lesson was not fragile hardware, but how sensitive CGM placement can be in real life.
Meta Connect 2025: Make or Break Moment?
Meta Connect 2025 could be a turning point for Meta’s smart glasses, Quest software, Horizon Worlds, and the broader metaverse bet as Reality Labs continues losing billions.
The TRMNL Smart Display with NO ADS, NO DISTRACTIONS… Just Genius!
I unboxed and set up the TRMNL E-Ink smart display to see how its no-ads, pull-based, privacy-focused approach works in real use, including plugins, refresh rates, battery tradeoffs, and setup quirks.