Jan 5, 2022

Why you should add 'Macbeth' to Up Next queue

I’m really looking forward to the upcoming Apple TV+ debut of The Tragedy of Macbeth, which looks incredible from the trailers.

Directed by solo Coen brother Joel, the cinematography alone looks amazing. Add to that a top-notch cast headed by Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, and a screenplay by veteran scribe Will Shakespeare, and you have what looks like a winning mix.

“This adaptation is both expected and unexpected — in frequently thrilling ways,” writes our TV reviewer, Scout Tafoya.

Can’t wait.

– Leander Kahney, EIC.

With 'The Tragedy of Macbeth,' something wickedly inventive this way comes [Apple TV+ review]

The Tragedy of Macbeth is probably the most experimental thing to stream on Apple TV+ so far. The movie hits Apple TV+ on January 14 after a theatrical run. Here’s why you should add it to your Up Next queue now.

Apple’s AR headset could feature ‘pancake’ lenses and arrive in late 2022

Apple’s first mixed-reality headset will feature “pancake” lenses that allow for a lighter, more compact design, according to a new report.

Apple and Google face class-action lawsuit over search engine deal

A lawsuit filed in California this week alleges that the two Silicon Valley giants have a non-compete agreement in internet search that violates U.S. antitrust laws and prevents Apple from launching a search engine of its own.

Dell’s new UltraSharp videoconferencing display packs 4K webcam

The 32-inch monitor looks like a home-office videoconferencing powerhouse. It comes with microphones for those WFH meetings, and also serves as a USB-C hub with decent port selection and 90W of power for your MacBook.

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Elago's Clear band makes Apple Watch even cooler — save 15%

Made from a sturdy TPU that’s almost indestructible, the Elago Clear looks uniquely great. It’s also a steal at just $11.04.

Targus backpack uses Apple Find My without AirTag

You won’t need to attach an Apple tracker to the upcoming Cypress Hero Backpack to locate it because it has Find My tracking technology built in.

Belkin’s new HomeKit video doorbell includes high-res camera

The Wemo Smart Video Doorbell – built around a 4MP, wide-angle lens – uses Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video. Also at CES 2022, Belkin unveiled redesigned smart plugs, lighting solutions and SoundForm Immerse noise-canceling earbuds with support for Apple’s Find My system.

The Fraggles are back! New Apple TV+ kids’ series premieres Jan. 21.

Jim Henson’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles return in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock…. ‘80s kids, you can introduce your children to a show you loved back in the day. A little fuzzy on the Fraggles? Watch a trailer released Wednesday to start the fun.

Going green with envy over space-gray peripherals [Setups]

If Apple takes something away, people tend to want it more. We see this in the persistent coveting of space gray peripherals — Magic Trackpad, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2 — that the Cupertino tech giant stopped selling separately last year after the iMac Pro’s discontinuation.

Tweet o' the day

Michael Fisher

@Captain2Phones

Turns out the thing I'm most sad about missing at #CES2022 is ... a car?

BMW wrapped an entire SUV in E Ink (yep, the same display technology that powers Kindles and other e-readers).

The result: change the color of your car with the push of a button. ⚪️➡️⚫️ https://t.co/vGVKJPyXw7 https://t.co/lNM22SD0ne

11:45 AM - 5 Jan 2022

One more thing ...

“When you’re doing something for yourself, or your best friend or family, you’re not going to cheese out. If you don’t love something, you’re not going to go the extra mile, work the extra weekend, challenge the status quo as much.” – Steve Jobs

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