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Second-gen Apple AirPods add speed, battery life, and hands-free "Hey Siri"

David Nield March 20, 2019

After an uncertain start, Apple's AirPods have established themselves as the wireless earphones of choice for a lot of iPhone users, and two-and-a-half years later Apple is back with a sequel. The second-gen AirPods bring improvements in battery life, speed, and "Hey Siri" functionality.

The second-gen AirPods are designed for iPhones and iPads but work with any Bluetooth-enabled device

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Apple refreshes its iPad Air and iPad Mini lines with two new 2019 models

David Nield March 18, 2019

If you don't want to spend big on the premium iPad Pros, Apple just gave you a couple more options: the long-neglected iPad Air and iPad Mini lines have been given new models for 2019, bringing with them faster internals and Apple Pencil support.

The third iPad Air adds faster internals and Apple Pencil support

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Stanford study suggests Apple Watch can safely identify irregular heartbeats

Nick Lavars March 17, 2019

A massive new study carried out by Stanford scientists together with Apple hints at a future where the Apple Watch could be used to detect irregular heartbears, with the device able to detect such events in a meaningful amount of users.

Time is absolutely of the essence when it comes to heart failure, so imagine a world ...

Mobile Technology

Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10 Plus vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max

Michael Irving February 28, 2019

Last week Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10 Plus. So how well do they stack up against their biggest competitors – the most recent iPhones? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S10e, S10 and S10 Plus with the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max.

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Architecture

American Institute of Architects celebrates the best new interior design

Adam Williams January 16, 2019

The American Institute of Architects has declared the winners of the 2019 Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture. Projects include an Apple Store that used to be a bank, a millinery in a 100-year-old fire station, and a restaurant that incorporates a building once used to store mines.

The Hyundai Capital Convention Hall, by Gensler, is one of the stunning designs highlighted in this ...

Home Entertainment

Samsung Smart TVs to debut iTunes app and AirPlay2 support

Darren Quick January 6, 2019

Samsung has announced that AirPlay 2 support and an iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will debut on its 2019 Smart TVs to be revealed at CES, while 2018 models will gain these capabilities through a firmware update.

Samsung Smart TVs from 2018 and 2019 are getting iTunes and AirPlay 2 support

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iPad Pro 2018 review: A lot of money for a lot of iPad

David Nield December 31, 2018

The iPad Pro range arrived in 2015 for those who might be prepared to pay more for premium hardware. Now in 2018, the third-gen iPad Pros are here – and we've been testing out the new 11-inch iPad Pro to see what's new, whether it's worth your money, and whether it can really replace your laptop.

Apple has pulled out all the stops with the 2018 iPad Pro

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Are you ready for the great streaming wars of 2019?

Rich Haridy December 30, 2018

Over the next 12 months several major players will enter the streaming game, challenging Netflix's supremacy and massively complicating the world of film and television. Disney, Warners, Apple, and Facebook are just the tip of the iceberg in the oncoming streaming wars.

Netflix is set to face some major new competition in the streaming world over the next ...

Mobile Technology

Comparing 2018's flagship phones: iPhone XR, XS, XS Max vs. LG G7 ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ vs. Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL

Michael Irving November 30, 2018

How do all of 2018's flagship phones stack up against each other? New Atlas compares the specs and features of eight major phones of 2018: Apple’s iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, LG’s G7 ThinQ, Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL, and Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+.

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Architecture

Structural Awards honor the most impressive engineering feats of 2018

Michael Irving November 21, 2018

The winners of the Structural Awards 2018 have been announced. This year’s top prize was awarded to the sleek and elegant Tamina Canyon Crossing in Switzerland, while the rest of the honors went to an assortment of outstanding bridges, stadiums, and other buildings.

The Steve Jobs Theater Pavilion in California was given the Award for Structural Artistry