• New Apple Watch data shows the average person takes 334 days to walk/run a marathon

    I can’t run a marathon (and I don’t plan on trying), but new data from the Apple Heart and Movement Study offers some insight into the training habits of people who do. Published by Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Friday, the data reveals that more than 1,500 participants of the Apple Heart and Movement Study ran an estimated 2,623 marathons over the course of the study period (November 2019 – January 2024). more

  • From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption

    A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers. Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumers Apple's hardware ecosystem is expansive and diverse, encapsulating a range of devices from iPhones to Mac computers, each with its dedicated user base. However, when analyzing the penetration of these devices among US consumers, the numbers reveal more than...

  • Apple Celebrating Earth Day and International Dance Day With New Apple Watch Activity Challenges

    Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Saturday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. To complete the challenge, Apple Watch owners will need to complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, with the activity recorded through the Workout app or an app that adds information to the Health app.Let's get moving for the planet. On April 22, do any workout for 30 minutes or more to earn this award. Record it with the Workout app or any app that adds to...

  • Awesome New Apple Watch Apps You Don't Want to Miss

    Are you an Apple Watch aficionado eager to enhance your daily digital experience with some cutting-edge apps? If so, the latest roundup from HotshotTek presents a suite of Apple Watch applications that cater to a variety of needs, from everyday functionalities like weather forecasting and web browsing to more specialized uses like sports tracking and […]

  • Alarming Inflation Data Gives Pause to New Home Builders

    New home builders are showing concern after new inflation data was released. But could this confidence shift to the positive soon?

  • Huawei’s new phone has a feature that even Apple’s iPhones do not

    The recently launched Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a cool satellite feature that lets users send images, something that other phones do not have.

  • Best smart scales with iPhone sync for Apple’s Health app

    Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds and track your weight for other purposes, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to keep an eye your status. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit. more

  • Coral reef microbes point to new way to assess ecosystem health

    A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be used to assess ecosystem health.

  • Apple Watch Series X might get new and thinner motherboard material

    A new supply chain rumor claims that Apple will switch to thinner resin-coated copper motherboards for a future Apple Watch, echoing previous reports of the same coming to the iPhone 17. Apple Watch Series 9 Resin-coated copper (RCC) is exactly what it says it is -- a thin film of copper, coated in resin. It replaces the typically green, grey or black nonconductive bonding sheet material on motherboards. In October 2023, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple would adopt it for the iPhone...

  • To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve

    Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it. App Store icon Game developer Valve is not involved in the antitrust case that consumers have brought against Apple. However, Apple has now filed a subpoena request asking a federal judge to compel Valve to provide data that it says is "core" to its defense. Apple is accused in a class-action suit of forcing up app prices...

  • Nomad Launches Glow 2.0 Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Case

    Popular accessory maker Nomad today announced the launch a second-generation glow in the dark band designed for the Apple Watch, with the new version featuring a much more pronounced glow than before. Nomad says that its Glow 2.0 Sport Band is three times brighter than the prior-generation version, and it did indeed have a strong and long lasting glow in our testing. In the light, the band is a soft green color, but in the dark, it shifts to a bright, neon green color. Nomad said that it...

  • Buckle and Band offers a new take on designer Apple Watch bands for sophisticated owners

    Silicone straps, plastic leather, and Apple's introduction of FineWoven accessories aimed at reducing its carbon footprint have left those looking for a solid luxury Apple Watch band without many options -- until now. Buckle and Band's Apple Watch bands are made to last. Buckle and Band meets that demand with a vast catalog of designer watch bands made from quality materials, such as stainless steel and genuine leather. These Apple Watch bands don't cut corners and are ideal for those...