The Apple HomePod firmware is turning out to be the gift that keeps on giving. Today, developer Guilherme Rambo dug up the following strings inside seemingly confirming the upcoming HDR 4K Apple TV and some other details. expand full story
4k Stories August 5, 2017
4k Stories July 28, 2017
It’s been widely speculated that the next Apple TV hardware upgrade will include support for 4K HDR-enabled displays. Today a recent purchase receipt from a UK iTunes movie purchase strongly hints that 4K support may be soon bound for iTunes, which would go hand in hand with 4K Apple TV support in the future. expand full story
4k Stories June 4, 2016
The 2016 MacBook is capable of driving a 4K display at 60 Hz via a single USB-C cable. Such a feat is achievable via an easy-to-apply IOKit patch.
One of the great things about the new Intel hardware inside of the 2016 MacBook is that it’s capable of supporting 4K resolution at 60 Hz. The jump in refresh is a big deal, as anyone who’s tried to put up with running a 30 Hz refresh rate can attest to.
Operating at 30 Hz results in jerky and choppy cursor movement, and in some cases can induce headaches after prolonged use.
Sadly, the MacBook only supports 30 Hz out of the box for 4K resolution. It’s not immediately clear as to why this is, but on its support page, Apple makes it known that 4K resolution is limited to 30 Hz.
The good news is that it is possible to enable 60 Hz at native 4K resolution and 1080p (HiDPI/Retina) resolution on a 2016 MacBook. In fact, I just did so on the LG 27UD88 4K USB-C monitor that I recently reviewed. Watch the step-by-step process in our video tutorial for the details. expand full story
4k Stories May 2, 2016
If you own a MacBook Pro with Retina Display and desire extra screen real estate, then a 4K monitor can be a good investment, especially as the price of such monitors continue to dwindle.
Why should you consider a 4K display instead of a cheaper monitor with lesser resolution? It all boils down to clarity. expand full story
4k Stories March 31, 2016
In theory, photos taken with an iPhone SE or an iPhone 6s should generally look the same, but we wanted to briefly pit both devices head-to-head just to make sure. Both phones sport the exact same iSight camera specs, although the iPhone 6s does have a camera bump where the iPhone SE does not. In this post we showcase several photos and a couple of videos from both the iPhone 6s and the iPhone SE. expand full story
New Apple Campus 2 drone flyover offers latest close-up of construction progress [Video]
A new drone flyover video courtesy of YouTuber Matthew Roberts gives us our latest close-up look at Apple’s Campus 2 site scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
4k Stories March 21, 2016
The “iPhone SE” is now official as Apple today unveiled the device on stage at its ‘Let us loop you in’ press event in Cupertino.
4k Stories March 19, 2016
With Apple’s iPhone SE press event scheduled for this upcoming Monday, March 21st, it’s no surprise that our reports surrounding what to expect at the event make up most of our top stories this week.
We detailed new info about the much anticipated 4-inch iPhone SE’s design and camera specs, pricing for a 9.7-inch iPad Pro to be unveiled at the event, and also gave you the rundown on the new Apple Watch models that Apple is planning to show off.
4k Stories March 18, 2016
It was estimated last year that Apple takes home a stunning 94% of all profits made by all players across the entire smartphone industry. Its gross margin across all products hovers around the 40% mark. Apple knows how to make money from its products.
One way it does this is to sell its iPhones with a base level of flash storage that is just barely usable, and charge a hefty markup for higher storage tiers. Sure, you can buy a shiny new iPhone 6s for $649, but that gets you a measly 16GB. It’ll cost you another hundred bucks to get a more reasonable 64GB and another $100 again if you want to max out at 128GB.
I’ve touched on this topic before as part of a more general piece about whether Apple was getting a little too greedy, but it seems to me that when the company is supplying iPhones with 4K camcorders built into them, this is the point at which a 16GB tier becomes completely indefensible …
4k Stories March 3, 2016
Vimeo is out with a new version of its iOS app today that adds support for iOS 9 features, improves content discovery, makes video sharing faster, and more. iPad users will be happy to learn that Vimeo now supports iOS 9’s picture-in-picture feature for video playback when using other apps. The video service has also tuned up video discovery features and recommendations in the latest version of their iOS app.
4k Stories February 18, 2016
The stock Camera app found in iOS is decent enough. It’s great for the casual shooting of photos and videos, and more importantly, it’s easy to use and almost always works.
But just like there are dedicated photo apps for improving the quality of your photography, the same thing is true for videographers. If you’re looking to improve your iPhone or iPad videography skills, then look no further than FiLMiC Pro, a $9.99 universal app. expand full story
4k Stories February 5, 2016
Apple has updated Final Cut Pro to allow 4k video to be exported to compatible Apple devices, with sharing support also added for the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro and 4th-gen Apple TV. The sharing window also now supports multiple YouTube accounts …
4k Stories February 1, 2016
Apple’s under construction Campus 2 building in Cupertino is rapidly taking shape as this latest flyover video from Duncan Sinfield shows. expand full story
4k Stories December 31, 2015
Yesterday, we gave you the chance to speak your mind on Apple’s choice to omit 4K video support from the latest Apple TV — did Apple blow it, or does 4K support not yet matter?
After over 6,500 votes, and more than 125 comments, we have a clear answer: roughly 2/3 of readers said Apple made the right call leaving 4K support out of the Apple TV, as they didn’t care (yet) about the feature. That’s a decisive majority. But a solid 35% of readers opined — often strongly — that neglecting 4K support had cost Apple their business, given that 4K Ultra HD TVs are becoming affordable and more popular.
I hoped we’d see some intelligent discussion, and was thrilled that so many comments actually delivered, including insights on why Apple’s approach was practical — for now. Here are some of the best comments readers posted on each side of the debate…
4k Stories December 30, 2015
Every time we post an Apple TV-related opinion piece, the comments show that some people are still really upset that Apple left 4K Ultra HD support out of the fourth-generation model when new Roku and Amazon boxes included it. It seems like merely mentioning the new Apple TV is enough to start fights, which commenters have spread from article to article without resolution. So we wanted to give everyone with opinions (strong or otherwise) a place to share their thoughts on this subject — hopefully to spark an intelligent, well-reasoned discussion.
Does 4K support matter at this point, given how many/few 4K TV sets are in use today? It’s been suggested by some that it really should have been included in the new Apple TV, given that 4K video recording was a major new feature for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. But there are also a few reasons 4K support might have made the set top box impractical to release this year…
4k Stories November 30, 2015
“One port to do it all” – the new integrated USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port makes it into the first laptop
Apple’s decision to equip the 12-inch MacBook with just a single port was a controversial one, but the USB-C port Apple chose just got a whole lot more powerful. Intel announced back in June that it was integrating USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 to create “one compact port that does it all” – and that port just hit the market in the form of the revamped Dell XPS range.
That means that a single port combines superspeed USB, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, PCI Express and power. The DisplayPort channel can simultaneously handle two 4K monitors.
Dell has opted to include two of the new ports, and this is an approach I think we can expect Apple to take with the new MacBook Air models (whatever they are actually called) and, in time, the MacBook Pro … expand full story
4k Stories November 24, 2015
Even though the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus support 4K video recording, the 4K format is still gathering steam. TVs with 4K Ultra HD only became affordable in the past year (with major holiday discounts), but the lack of 4K content — and devices to even play 4K videos — have been sticking points. Apple’s just-released fourth-generation Apple TV doesn’t support 4K, and the only Apple devices that can play back 4K videos at full resolution without a separate 4K monitor are the 21″ Retina 4K iMac and 27″ Retina 5K iMac.
Even though they can’t actually display 4K videos, either through their own screens or accessories, Apple has enabled certain iOS devices to edit in 4K using the latest version of iMovie. So armed with an iPhone 6s Plus and two accessories, I decided to see whether the brand new iPad Pro was actually up to the task of editing and sharing 4K videos. The results were surprising, so if you’re wondering how 4K video editing actually works with Apple’s “Pro” tablet, read on…
4k Stories October 22, 2015
Apple added 4K editing to iMovie for iOS last month, but only on iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPad Pro. In version 2.2.1, iMovie for iOS expands 4K editing to also support iPad Air 2 so you can shoot video on your new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus and edit it on the latest 9.7-inch tablet. expand full story
4k Stories October 14, 2015
With most Macs these days, soldered memory chips mean that whatever RAM you want, you have to buy it from Apple when you order the machine. But the new 27-inch iMac still uses plug-in RAM, so you’re free to add your own RAM after purchase. And while Apple limits you to a maximum of 32GB, OWC (just like in years past) has just announced that it will shortly offer upgrade kits for 48GB and 64GB RAM … expand full story
4k Stories October 13, 2015
With the iPhone 6s/Plus offering the ability to shoot 4K video, and the new 4K 21.5-inch iMac out today, Apple is bringing iMovie for Mac up-to-date with support for 4K footage.
With the latest update to iMovie, support for 4K editing lets you make and share movies that are sharper and more beautiful than ever. iMovie also supports 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second for smoother, more true-to-life action. And now you can begin editing on your iPhone or iPad, then finish editing on your Mac to take advantage of powerful features including color correction, green-screen effects, and animated maps …
4k Stories October 6, 2015
With September’s iPhone release in the rearview and the iPad Pro set for an early November launch, Apple is ready to add some new Mac hardware into its fall product line. Apple is currently planning to announce new 21.5-inch iMacs with 4K screens next week, according to multiple reliable sources. While the new computers are likely ready to begin showing up in stores as soon as Tuesday, October 13th, Apple will ramp up larger quantities for November, according to the sources, so finding one early on may be a slight challenge.
4k Stories September 28, 2015
There has been a lot of opinions floating around about the new iPhone 6s camera, its upgraded 12 megapixel sensor, 4K video capability, and the other software side improvements with iOS 9. Our own photographer Ben Lovejoy put the device to the test in his ongoing diary series. But this latest photo gallery from the people behind the Camera+ app gives us a look at how the camera has improved not just over last generation, but also over all other previous generations of iPhones in a side by side comparison. expand full story
4k Stories September 25, 2015
We’ve seen some great photo galleries from professional photographers using the new iPhone 6s ahead of its retail launch today, but now we get our best look yet at the upgraded camera’s new 4K video ability courtesy of ryot.org
‘The Painter of Jalouzi’ is a short documentary (embedded below) following one man’s mission to transform a slum in Haiti by painting the drab surroundings on the town’s hillside buildings in bright colors. The film was done by David Darg & Bryn Mooser for Ryot and shot entirely on an iPhone 6s Plus. The team shared some thoughts on the experience filming with iPhone 6s Plus: expand full story
4k Stories September 21, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: 15″ Retina MacBook Pro $1,700 (or less), iPad Air 2 $349, LG 49″ Smart UHDTV $550, more
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Last Call Updates:
Infento’s Constructible Rides are a K’NEX-like bicycle system that grows with your kid
- The Makerarm 3D prints, laser engraves, and even assembles your electronics
- Square Enix is bringing the new Final Fantasy Type-0 Online to iOS, Android and PC
- Arts & Crafts + Toys: Crayola products 40% off, LEGO City Trains $140, Tile Lock Scrabble $8, more
- Home: Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker (refurb) $22, Wine Sealer $3.50, up to 20% off Target/Michaels gift cards, more
Apple 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB: $1,700 or $1,650 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,999)
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi up to $150 off (all colors): 16GB $349, 64GB $449, 128GB $549 (Reg. up to $699)
LG 49-inch 60Hz Smart 4K UHDTV: $550 shipped (Reg. $800+)
Giveaway: This is Ground’s Mod Laptop 2 is a road warrior’s dream bag, up to $499 value
Review: Tile’s 2nd-gen Bluetooth tracker makes finding lost keys, dog, or iPhone easier than ever
More new gear from today:
Games/Apps: FX Photo Studio goes free, PS4 Destiny Taken King bundle w/ MGS V $399, iOS freebies, more
- Headphones: Symphonized Wooden In-ear $16 (Reg. $25), Sennheiser Over-ear + DAC $500, more
- Daily Deals: JBL Voyager Portable Bluetooth Speaker $100, Google Nexus Player $50, more
More deals still alive:
The Mega Mac 2015 Bundle: 15 solid Apps including MacBooster 2, Disk Drill Pro & More $25 (Orig. $564)
MacUpdate Bundle: 10 apps including Toast 14, DevonThink, ExpanDrive, Boom, iMazing and more for $50
App Store Free App of the Week: Shadowmatic puzzle game goes free for the first time ($3 value
- OtterBox iPhone 6 Defender Case (gray or black) from $24 shipped (Orig. $50)
- WD My Passport Ultra 3TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive $125 (Orig. $200)
- Saicoo 8A/40W 5-Port Rapid Car Charger $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
- Logitech Type+ Folio Case with Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Air: $35 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Sport Headphones $70 shipped (Orig. $130), more
- Bluetooth Headphones: Mpow Sport $21 (Reg. $28),
- Aukey 13.3-inch Macbook Carrying Bag and Sleeve Case Cover $6.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
- Bose SoundLink Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker $159 (Orig. $200)
- 10-ft MFI Apple-Certified Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
- Bike Accessories w/ Prime shipping: KingTop Aluminum Pump $20
- Cyber Acoustics 30W Powered Computer Speakers w/ Subwoofer: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
- Samsung 850 Pro 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $400 shipped (Reg. $470)
- Buy D-Link IP Surveillance Camera, get a free Smart Plug: $70 shipped (~$115 value)
- Rolo Travel Bag: $45 Shipped (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
- $25 Amazon credit w/ 12-mo Adob Creative Cloud Photography Plan: $120 ($145 value)
- Apple is handing out free downloads of Super Hexagon for iPhone and iPad ($3 value)
- Toys R Us Clearance Event Up to 70% off: Star Wars Command Epic Assault Set $7 (Orig. $20), more
- Download Jason Derulo’s Everything Is 4 album on Google Play for free (Reg. $8)
- Google Play offers free downloads of Sia’s 1000 Forms Of Fear album ($10 value)
- proXPN VPN: Premium Lifetime Subscription $39 ($375 value)
- Pandora One: 6-Month Subscription $24 (Reg. $30)
New products & more:
The all-in-one Bruvelo Coffeemaker hits Kickstarter with a lofty goal and slim design
Tacos are the key to scoring one of Sony’s crazy limited edition Gold PlayStation 4 bundles
- This new Game Boy Guitar plays “both Pokemon and rock and roll!”
- iRobot takes its new Roomba 980 vacuum to the cloud
- Timex combines its analog heritage with fitness tracking on the new Metropolitan+
- Amazon intros new $50 7-inch Kindle Fire and 8/10-inch Kindle Fire HD plus 4K Fire TV
- Dark Souls III North American release date revealed + early access details & new gameplay footage
- This Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe bundle includes a working Han Solo mini fridge
- Explore the depths of the ocean with the new Trident submersible drone
- Wilson’s X Connected Basketball is a simple shot tracking solution
- Mophie goes slender with its new iPhone 6 battery case, details new external power packs
- Logitech aims to take over your whole home with its new Harmony Elite remote
- Amazon adds 3 valuable benefits to Prime including free Washington Post access
- Sony takes the wraps off a new gold DualShock controller (and other colors too)
4k Stories September 17, 2015
Today we get one of the best looks yet at Apple’s under construction “Campus 2” in Cupertino with a drone flyover video courtesy of Emory Peterson and aerial photography company Above Reno.
The video, shot in 4K over Labor Day weekend earlier this month, gets us up close with Apple’s rapidly progressing Campus 2 project scheduled for completion in late 2016. Above Reno notes the video was “filmed at or below 400 feet above ground level with clearance from the local FAA office.” expand full story
4k Stories August 27, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: Bose SoundTrue headphones $80, VIZIO 49″ 4K UHDTV $600, MFi Lightning cables, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals
Last Call Updates:
Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Nighty Night Circus kids’ bedtime story app ($3 value)
- Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray $380 shipped (Reg. $499)
- Logitech’s new Artemis Wireless Gaming Headsets focus on features and compatibility
- Philips Portable Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors for $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
- Power Banks: Anker PowerCore 15600mAh w/ dual USB ports $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $33), KMASHI 10000mAh $9, more
- Gaming apparel/collectibles 20% off: Fallout 4 hoodies $48, official PlayStation gear from $10, more
- Here’s how you can play Forza 6 nearly a week before its release plus pre-order discounts
- Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)
- Home: DEWALT 4-Tool Combo Kit (refurb) $150 (Reg. $250 new), Cuisinart Cast Iron Casserole $55 (Reg. $80+), more
Bose SoundTrue on-ears in black $80 (Reg. $120), Skullcandy Hesh 2 Bluetooth 4.0 $60 (Reg. $100), much more
VIZIO 49-inch 120Hz 4K LED Smart HDTV $600 (Reg. $720), 43-inch $548 or $528 w/ Prime (Reg. $599)
MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cables: 6-ft. Braided Nylon $9.50 (Reg. $14), 2-ft. Retractable $9 (Reg. $13), more
15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (mid 2014) 2.5GHz/16GB/512GB: $1,749 shipped (Orig. $2,499)
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)
Back to school gift guide: essential tech gear every student should be using
Giveaway: Jaybird’s new X2 Bluetooth earbuds are the ultimate workout counterpart ($180 value)
More new gear from today:
Storage: WD 3TB portable HDD (multiple colors) $130 (Reg. $150), Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD $150 (Reg. $170+)
- Games/Apps: Hitman GO for iOS/Android $1 (Reg. $5), LEGO Star Wars Saga $5, Halo 5 (Prime only) $50
- AirPrint Printers: Canon Inkjet All-in-One $90 (Reg. $110), HP Laser $140 (Reg. $160+), more
- NYNE Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $90, LG Electronics 34″ Curved Ultra Wide Monitor $800, more
- Griffin ‘Twenty’ Digital Audio Bluetooth Amplifier: $120 Shipped (Orig. $150, CA Tax Only)
- Lara Croft GO hits iOS and Android with puzzle-based gameplay
- Amazon’s new Underground app for Android delivers over $10,000 worth of free apps and games
More deals still alive:
PS4 Batman or Last of Us Bundle w/ 3 mo. PS Plus, Madden 16 & another game $399 ($500+ value)
Get a free download of the AirPano Travel Book iOS app courtesy of Apple ($3 value)
- MLB.TV is down to just $10 for the rest of the season
- TP-LINK: AV500 2-port Powerline Kit $35 (Orig. $45), DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $60 (Reg. $70)
- Aukey Power Banks: Dual USB 10000mAh $10 (Reg. $20), 3000mAh $6 (Reg. $10), more
- Free Xbox Live Gold Games for September: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Battlestations Pacific, more
- Free PS Plus Games for September: Grow Home, Super Time Force Ultra, Twisted Metal, more
- Cambond 10-ft braided MFi Lightning cable in black $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $17), more
- Anker 31″ adjustable Bluetooth Selfie Stick w/ 20 hour battery: $10 prime shipped (Reg. $14)
- Klipsch Speakers/Headphones up to 50% off: HD Theater 300 Home Theater $200 (Orig. $400)
- Logitech Powershell controller 1500mAh battery case for iPhone 5/5S: $9 Prime shipped
- iPhone 6 Battery Case & Wireless Charging Stations: $60 Shipped (Orig. $115, CA Tax Only)
- $100 iTunes Gift Card for $85 with free shipping (15% savings)
- Brother HL-L2380DW wireless laser printer/scanner/copier w/ AirPrint $100 (Orig. $200)
- Belkin Ultimate Pro Bluetooth iPad Air 2 Keyboard Case w/ backlit keys: $75 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X + FiiO E12 Amplifier $185 (~$298 value), more
- iOttie Easy One Touch 2 car mount for iPhone 6: $16 shipped (Reg. $25)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Quell Memento+ puzzle game goes free ($3 value)
- Anker 9-ft MFi Lightning to USB cable (black or white): $11 shipped (Orig. $16), more
- iPhone 6/Plus Accessories: Screen Protectors $1 (Reg. $4), Magnetic Air Vent Mount $6 (Reg. $9)
- Beats Studio Wireless headphones: Titanium $230 (Reg. $380), Blue $264 (Reg. $380)
- Garmin GPS w/ Lifetime Maps, HD Traffic & 1-yr warranty (refurb) $150 shipped (Orig. $270)
- Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Monitor: $70 shipped (Reg. $80+)
- 225 Kindle Books for $1.99 or less: The Colonel’s Mistake, Make Art Make Money, more
- Toys & Games extra 30% off (Prime only): Brio Classic Train Figure 8 Set $31 (Reg. $45), more
- Vera Bradley up to 70% off w/ free shipping: backpack $50 (Reg. $109), sunglasses $30 (Reg. $70), more
New products & more:
Samsung introduces new multi-room speakers alongside an improved Android and iOS app
Sensel’s Morph is an ultra sensitive Force Touch Trackpad look-alike
- These mesmerizing auto-Mario Maker levels will take you on the ride of a lifetime
- Rise of the Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition features a 1-foot Lara statue and more
- The new limited edition BIT.TRIP vinyl LP comes with free game download codes
- The iBackPack Indiegogo project is loaded with back-to-school technology
- Nintendo’s fall release plans: Super Mario Maker bundle, Star Fox Zero, Mega Yarn Yoshi
- Exploding Kittens is now available through Amazon Exclusives for $20 Prime shipped
- Samsung SmartThings hub comes next month with Amazon Echo-powered voice control support
- Tile announces a new generation of its Bluetooth tracker
- Quick Review: The Conway Electric Extō Dual-USB is the envy of all power strips
- Move over Super Smash Bros., the Pokémon tournament fighter is coming to Wii U in the Spring
- Beyerdynamic takes its pro-audio pedigree to the streets with these new custom headphones
- SLICK’s motorized mount takes the bumps out of your GoPro videos
- Madden 16: The Movie is the weirdest and funniest commercial we’ve seen in a while
- Back to the Future: The Game hits PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, pre-order now
- Nintendo announces official price drop coming for its 2DS handheld console
One of the marquee upgrades to the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus will be a major revamp to the camera system. For the first time since the iPhone 4S launch in 2011, the iPhone camera’s megapixel count will be upgraded: Apple will be moving from the 8-megapixel sensor on the iPhone 6 to a custom imager billed as 12-megapixels in both of the new iPhones, according to sources. The 12-megapixel camera will mean that the new iPhones will be able to take larger, higher-resolution photos than before. Because of an upgraded image signal processor that comes as part of the new A9 system-on-a-chip, the new sensor will not wash out or otherwise decrease the quality of photos, according to sources.
4k Stories August 19, 2015
After a pair of leaks revealed most of the details about Intel’s upcoming Skylake processor lineup, the company today itself has teased a few of the features of the upcoming processors. While Intel says launch details will be revealed in a couple of weeks, some information was teased during an Intel Developer Forum presentation today, including details about support for 4K displays.
4k Stories August 4, 2015
We reported back in June that El Capitan beta 2 seed included assets and code references to a rumored 4K 21.5 inch Retina iMac, which would accompany the 5K 27 inch Retina iMac in the family. El Capitan beta 6 was released last night and also includes some juicy references to the as-yet-unannounced 21.5 inch Retina Mac desktop.
4k Stories July 23, 2015
4K and 5K displays are relatively new, but with more and more users upgrading, there is some catching up to do with apps to support the higher resolution screens. That’s why we were pleased when Screenium, one of our favorite screen recording suites, updated earlier this month with some pretty notable new features for Retina, 4K and 5K display users, as well as everyone looking for a solid screen capture solution.
After months of trying different screen casting software and running into issues on 4K and Retina displays, Screenium 3 has finally delivered what we’ve been waiting for. The company has been hard at work on a custom video codec that makes continuous screen recording at 60fps on Retina, 4K, and 5K displays possible, which competitors have thus far failed to match. So if you’ve been asking yourself how to go about screen recording in full resolution at 60fps, here’s how to do it: expand full story
4k Stories July 22, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB $590, Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard $15, Seagate 5TB USB 3.0 HDD $110, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray for $590 shipped (Reg. $699)
- Sharkk Ultra-Slim Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard $15 Prime shipped, more
- Stary Board cuts the weight to become the “world’s lightest” electric vehicle
- Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive: $85 shipped (Orig. $140), more
- Home: Culina salad spinners from $16 (40% off), Yukon Outfitters hammocks from $30, more
Amazon Gold Box – MEElectronics Air Fi Runaway Bluetooth Headphones in multiple colors: $35 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)
Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Wireless On-Ear Headphones in Titanium: $209 shipped (Orig. $380)
VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)
Jabra SOLEMATE Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker in black $60 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
Bluetooth speakers: Urge Basics Soundbrick $18 shipped, Liger waterproof shower speaker $10 shipped, more
Tweetbot for Mac hits its lowest price ever: $10 (Reg. $13)
iPhone 6/Plus $100 off w/ VZW or Sprint 2-yr contract: 16GB $100, 64GB $200, 128GB $300
iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 128GB in Silver or Space Gray for $450 shipped (Reg. $599)
Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker
Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand
Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick
Giveaway: Grain Audio OEHP.01 Over-Ear Headphones are an ideal daily set of cans, $199 value
More new gear from today:
ZAGG iPhone 6 Speaker Case w/ built-in Bluetooth speaker, battery and mic $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Daily Deals: Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat $90, Griffin Retractable MFi Lightning Cable $8
- Games/Apps: DmC Devil May Cry $30, Game of Thrones for iOS goes free, more
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II is now available for Mac: $7 (Reg. $10)
- Monoprice Power Bank + Two MFi Lightning Cables: $15 shipped (~$40 value)
- Save 30% on fashion at Amazon: Herschel Supply Co., Lacoste, PUMA, more
- Learn to build 11 apps with this exclusive iOS 9 Swift coding course: $59 (Orig. $299)
- Blinkist Premium 1-yr Subscription: 1000+ Grasp Nonfiction Books: $30 (Orig. $80)
More deals still alive:
Spigen’s latest Apple Watch dock is made for watchOS 2 Nightstand mode, pre-order now for $12
App Store Amazing Apps/Games for $1: Blek, Spider Man, Goat Sim, more
App Store Free App of the Week: Angry Birds Space ($1 value)
Pay what you want for the 7-course Web Hacker Bundle ($1,043 value, currently $6)
- Complete this Chipotle trivia game & receive a buy one, get one free coupon
- Sennheiser HD650 + Apogee Groove portable DAC/amp $550 shipped ($755 value)
- Bose SoundTouch Portable Series II Wireless Music System from $269 (Reg. $325)
- Media: Blu-ray/DVD combos from $8 including Interstellar & Lucy, $1 HD Rentals, more
- Router Roundup: Linksys dual-band Smart Wi-Fi Router (refurb) $28 (Orig. $50), more
- Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphones in black $65 shipped (Reg. $80)
- Aukey USB Chargers: 5-Port USB Desktop Charging Station $22, more
- JBL Control One 4″ Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: $80 or 2-pairs for $150 shipped (Orig. $180)
- Kmashi 10,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $9.39 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
- Seagate 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop HDD $125, WD Elements 2TB Portable HDD $70, more
- Discounted gift cards up to 20% off: Staples, Gamestop, Toys R Us, iTunes, and more
- TRENDnet Powerline 500AV Nano Adapter Kit: $20 Prime shipped (Orig. $65)
- 4K A/V Receivers: Denon w/ AirPlay $499 (Orig. $999), Onkyo 5.2-ch $200 (Reg. $250)
- Fremo 3200mAh Battery/Flashlight with MFi Lightning cable: $10 shipped
- SoundPEATS Qy7 Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless In-Ears: $20 (Reg. $30)
- Jabra MOVE wireless on-ears $70 shipped (Reg. $100), more
- Spigen iPhone 6/Plus Cases in a variety of styles and colors from $7 shipped
- Nordstrom’s massive Anniversary Sale: Michael Kors non-iron dress shirt $39, more
- RAVPower 3,200mAh External Battery Pack w/ Flashlight: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
- American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it
- Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
- Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
New products & more:
Cusby adapters work like LEGO to let you build a custom USB-C hub
ZNAPS gives any Lightning or microUSB charging cable a MagSafe-like connector
- Jet.com is ready to battle Amazon and Walmart for your online shopping needs
- A-Bike Electric has powered assistance in the “lightest” package in the world
- Hot Toys is partnering with Disney to create an 18-foot long Millennium Falcon model
- Acer’s $100 Liquid Leap+ Fitness Watch for iOS/Android with a 20% discount
- The Remix Mini is a low-cost Android-based PC alternative
- The new slimmer MOOV NOW fitness tracker coaches you through your workouts
- Grado’s new Heritage Series headphones are made from native Brooklyn trees
- Sling Media introduces the new Slingbox M2 bundled w/ free downloads of the app
- SONOS announces new limited edition solid color PLAY:1 speakers
4k Stories June 30, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $449, GoPro HERO3+ Black $262, Power Bank $6, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Apple is giving away free downloads of iOS cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value)
- Review: Logitech’s Anywhere 2 Bluetooth mouse shines w/ adaptive scrolling
- Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $200)
- PIQ uses multiple sensors and a clever design to paint a clearer picture of your golf game
- Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50
- Elgato 1080p Game Capture device for PS4, Xbox One, more $105 shipped (Reg. $139+)
- Enthusiasts create incredibly detailed 14-foot Starcraft II map out of LEGO
- Home: Oral-B Bluetooth electric toothbrush $120 (Reg. $150+), more
Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver: $449 shipped (Orig. $929)
GoPro HERO3+ Black 4K Action Camera (refurb) $262 shipped (Reg. $280), 33-piece accessory kit $15
RAVPower Portable 3,000mAh Battery: $6 Prime shipped, Lightning cables under $6
$50 iTunes gift card for $40 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)
The best lawn games to make your 4th of July cookout a success
Look like a real American hero at your 4th of July BBQ with this over-the-top USA garb
Giveaway: Owen & Fred’s Desk Essentials collection ups your work game while looking good, $250+ value
More new gear from today:
Daily Deals: XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer $350, HP x3000 Wireless Optical Mouse $8, more
Home recording bundle: ATH-M50x over-ears, Focusrite Scarlett interface and mic kit $269 shipped ($410+ value)
- New! Games/Apps: FX Photo Studio for Mac $2 (Reg. $10), I Gladiator goes free (Reg. $3)
- New! Acer 11″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB (refurb): $110 shipped (Orig. $200)
- New! Quick Charge 2.0 18W USB Wall Charger w/ micro USB $10 (Reg. $16), more
- New! Headphones: Monster iSport in-ears $50 (Reg. $150), Beyerdynamic Tesla on-ears $200 (Reg. $300), more
More deals still alive:
JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones for $110 shipped (Reg. $170)
RAVPower FileHub Travel Router w/ 6000mAh Power bank $35 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)
- Add seven USB 3.0 ports to your Mac w/ this 30W Mpow Aluminum Hub: $19 (Reg. $39)
- 11″ MacBook Air (previous gen) 1.7GHZ/8GB/512GB + freebies: $1,000 (Reg. $1,200+)
- Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Turntable: $210 shipped (Orig. $300)
- KingTop car chargers w/ Prime shipping: 10A/50W 4-port $10, 6.6A/33W 3-port $10
- Media: BOGO Blu-rays from $8, Spirited Away $20 Prime shipped, more
- Toshiba 13″ Chromebook 2 Intel 2.16GHz/4GB/16GB SSD $250 shipped (Reg. $300)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Halftone 2 Comic Book Creator ($2 value)
- Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
- HooToo Wireless N Travel Routers 20% off: TripMate Nano $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- Speakers: PreSonus 4.5″ Powered Studio Monitors $163 (Reg. $200), more
- LG 34″ UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt 2: $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
- iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
- Ondesoft Mac Bundle w/ X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more: free ($146 value)
New products & more:
Bricasso scans any image and then 3D prints it using LEGO bricks as ink
Five bizarre kitchen gadgets you need to add to your cooking arsenal
- Frigidaire launches its very first iOS/Android connected smart home air conditioner
- Yirego’s Drumi powerless washing machine gives urbanites a unique alternative
- Quick Review: Eton Scorpion II is a rugged solar electronic survival kit for $50
- Molson and Google team up on voice activated fridge that dispenses free beer
- Amazon’s Treasure Truck brings daily deals to the streets
- Firebox’s new WTF section has a $236K Apple Watch and a full-size Delorean
- SanDisk’s behemoth 200GB microSD is now in-stock and ready to ship
- Silk by Saffron’s smart LED bulbs adjust your lighting based on the sun
- Here’s a life-size model of Claptrap from Borderlands made entirely of LEGO
- Stream the series debut of HBO’s Ballers in HD for free
- LEGO unveils the highly detailed new Ferrari F40 Creator series set
- The Luzi Smart Lamp has Siri-like powers with charging options for Apple Watch
4k Stories June 26, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: top-of-the-line previous gen 11″ MacBook Air $1,000, Monoprice Action Camera $60, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- SanDisk’s behemoth 200GB microSD is now in-stock and ready to ship
- Silk by Saffron’s smart LED bulbs adjust your lighting based on the sun
- Add 4 hours of battery to a MacBook w/ Lenmar’s ChugPlug: $45 (Reg. $75+)
- Molson and Google team up on voice activated fridge that dispenses free beer
- Stream the series debut of HBO’s Ballers in HD for free
- Here’s a life-size model of Claptrap from Borderlands made entirely of LEGO
- Home: iDevices Bluetooth food thermometer $53 (Orig. $80), more
11.6-inch MacBook Air (previous gen) 1.7GHZ/8GB/512GB + freebies: $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,200+)
Monoprice MHD 2.0 1080p Action Camera: $60 shipped (Reg. $90)
App Store Free App of the Week: Halftone 2 Comic Book Creator ($2 value)
Amazon’s Treasure Truck brings daily deals to the streets
Giveaway: Grovemade’s latest wooden creation provides a luxurious home for your Magic TrackPad
More new gear from today:
Free McGraw-Hill educational iOS apps for your kids: Monster Squeeze, Beat the Computer, more (Reg. $2 ea.)
Games/Apps: BioShock, Civ Rev 2 & XCOM go 50% off on iOS, Rayman Legends $20, iOS freebies, more
Firebox’s new WTF section has a $236K Apple Watch and a full-size Delorean
Daily Deals: Canon Multifunction Laser Printer $95, Insignia 65-inch LED 1080p HDTV $700, more
More deals still alive:
LG 49-inch 4K 60Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $600 shipped (Reg. $900)
Verus iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles & colors starting at $2 shipped
- Save $100 on Apple’s iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB: $399 shipped (Reg. $499)
- Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
- HooToo Wireless N Travel Routers 20% off: TripMate Nano $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- Speakers: PreSonus 4.5″ Powered Studio Monitors $163 (Reg. $200), more
- 3-pack of 3.3-ft Poweradd MFi Lightning cables $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $23)
- 100 Audible audiobooks for $5 each: The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, more
- LG 34″ UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt 2: $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
- Garmin vívofit Bluetooth Fitness Band (refurb): $42 shipped (Orig. $130)
- iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
- Incase up to 40% off sale + extra 15% + free shipping
- WD My Passport Pro 2TB portable storage w/ Thunderbolt cable $200 (Reg. $300)
- Headphones: JBL J33A in-ears w/ mic $15 (Reg. $24), more
- The best deals to really take advantage of Microsoft’s Xbox One free game promotion
- ZyXEL AV2 600Mbps Powerline Gigabit adapter kit $44 shipped (Reg. $70)
- Pad and Quill 10% off + free shipping: Apple Watch stands from $72, more
- HP Officejet Pro Wireless All-in-One Inkjet w/ AirPrint: $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
- Ondesoft Mac Bundle w/ X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more: free ($146 value)
New products & more:
LEGO unveils the highly detailed new Ferrari F40 Creator series set
The Luzi Smart Lamp has Siri-like powers with charging options for Apple Watch
- There’s a slim chance you’ll get the YEEZY BOOST 350 sneakers
- Polaroid’s mini 1-inch 1080p action camera refreshed with Wi-Fi integration for iOS
- The Roost smart battery adds iOS notifications to your old smoke detectors for $35
- The affordable Micro Drone 3.0 has a motorized camera mount and streams HD video
- The Camp Champ delivers an all-in-one luxurious kitchen experience to your tent
- Here’s our first real look at Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 for Xbox One and PS4
- Lexus just teased a new hoverboard and it looks awesome
- Ily puts video calls front and center with compatibility for iOS and Android devices
- Hulu secures its subscribers a 20% discount on the new Showtime streaming service
- Amazon Echo smart speaker now available for purchase for $180 shipped
- Watch this speedrunner clear Super Mario World in 23 minutes while blindfolded
- The new Forza 6 Limited Edition Xbox One console has a Ford GT inspired controller
- GameStop launches vintage games store and prices are all over the place
- Jabra’s new in-ear Bluetooth headphones track more than 40 exercises
- LEGO Minifigures Online is set to arrive with multi-platform play on Mac/PC/iOS
- McDonald’s new to-go box for bikes will have you cycling up to the drive-thru
- It took more than half-a-decade to knit this detailed replica Super Mario Bros. map
- Sony’s new Ultimate Player Edition PlayStation 4 comes with double the storage
E3:
- The 5 biggest iOS and Android games announced at this year’s E3 Expo
- Super Smash Bros. updates, Star Fox rolls onto Wii U, more
- Limited edition PS4 accessories celebrate PlayStation’s 20th Anniversary
- New games & hardware announced at E3 make Xbox One deserving of a second look
- Sony shows Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII remake, Uncharted 4, Star Wars, more
- Microsoft unveils new hardware, 360 compatibility + Forza 6, Halo 5, more
- Bethesda’s real life Pip Boy for iPhone/Android, Dishonored 2, Doom, more
- Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy EA Access for free this week
4k Stories June 25, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech UE MINI BOOM $50, LG 49″ 4K UHDTV $600, iOS Free App of the Week, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- App Store Free App of the Week: Halftone 2 Comic Book Creator ($2 value)
- 100 Audible audiobooks for $5 each: The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, more
- The Luzi Smart Lamp has Siri-like powers with charging options for Apple Watch
- Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
- LEGO unveils the highly detailed new Ferrari F40 Creator series set
- There’s a slim chance you’ll get the YEEZY BOOST 350 sneakers
- LG G4 w/ 32 GB flash (factory unlocked): $500 shipped (Reg. $600)
- Home: WORX 8-in-1 Wheelbarrow yard cart $130 (Reg. $160+), more
Logitech UE MINI BOOM Wireless Portable Speaker (multiple colors) $50 shipped (Orig. $100)
LG 49-inch 4K 60Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $600 shipped (Reg. $900)
Headphones: Qy7 Bluetooth 4.1 Earbuds $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), Sennheiser HD439 $40 (Reg. $55+), more
Amazon’s Treasure Truck brings daily deals to the streets
Save $100 on Apple’s iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB in Gold or Silver: $399 shipped (Reg. $499)
Giveaway: Grovemade’s latest wooden creation provides a luxurious home for your Magic TrackPad
More new gear from today:
Games/Apps: Dragon Age Inquisition $30, Skylanders Trap Team Wii U $30, Jump Out free, more iOS freebies
- New! LG 34″ UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt 2: $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
- New! Daily Deals: Anker Portable Bluetooth Speaker $26, Toshiba 2TB HDD $80, more
- New! Speakers: PreSonus 4.5″ Powered Studio Monitors $163 (Reg. $200), more
More deals still alive:
Verus iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles & colors starting at $2 shipped
HooToo Wireless N Travel Routers w/ file sharing 20% off: TripMate Nano $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more
- 3-pack of 3.3-ft Poweradd MFi Lightning cables $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $23)
- Garmin vívofit Bluetooth Fitness Band (refurb): $42 shipped (Orig. $130)
- iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
- Incase up to 40% off sale + extra 15% + free shipping
- WD My Passport Pro 2TB portable storage w/ Thunderbolt cable $200 (Reg. $300)
- Headphones: JBL J33A in-ears w/ mic $15 (Reg. $24), more
- The best deals to really take advantage of Microsoft’s Xbox One free game promotion
- ZyXEL AV2 600Mbps Powerline Gigabit adapter kit $44 shipped (Reg. $70)
- Pad and Quill 10% off + free shipping: Apple Watch stands from $72, more
- HP Officejet Pro Wireless All-in-One Inkjet w/ AirPrint: $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
- App Store sale – Amazing Fantasy Games at least 50% off: Badlands $2, more
- App Store Free App of the Week: Warhammer Snotling Fling ($4 value)
- 4-Pack of Lexar 16GB TwistTurn USB Flash Drives $19 shipped (Reg. $24)
- Ondesoft Mac Bundle w/ X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, more: free ($146 value)
New products & more:
Polaroid’s mini 1-inch 1080p action camera refreshed with Wi-Fi integration for iOS
The Roost smart battery adds iOS notifications to your old smoke detectors for $35
- The affordable Micro Drone 3.0 has a motorized camera mount and streams HD video
- The Camp Champ delivers an all-in-one luxurious kitchen experience to your tent
- Here’s our first real look at Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 for Xbox One and PS4
- Lexus just teased a new hoverboard and it looks awesome
- Ily puts video calls front and center with compatibility for iOS and Android devices
- Hulu secures its subscribers a 20% discount on the new Showtime streaming service
- Amazon Echo smart speaker now available for purchase for $180 shipped
- Watch this speedrunner clear Super Mario World in 23 minutes while blindfolded
- The new Forza 6 Limited Edition Xbox One console has a Ford GT inspired controller
- GameStop launches vintage games store and prices are all over the place
- Jabra’s new in-ear Bluetooth headphones track more than 40 exercises
- LEGO Minifigures Online is set to arrive with multi-platform play on Mac/PC/iOS
- McDonald’s new to-go box for bikes will have you cycling up to the drive-thru
- It took more than half-a-decade to knit this detailed replica Super Mario Bros. map
- Sony’s new Ultimate Player Edition PlayStation 4 comes with double the storage
E3:
- The 5 biggest iOS and Android games announced at this year’s E3 Expo
- Super Smash Bros. updates, Star Fox rolls onto Wii U, more
- Limited edition PS4 accessories celebrate PlayStation’s 20th Anniversary
- New games & hardware announced at E3 make Xbox One deserving of a second look
- Sony shows Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII remake, Uncharted 4, Star Wars, more
- Microsoft unveils new hardware, 360 compatibility + Forza 6, Halo 5, more
- Bethesda’s real life Pip Boy for iPhone/Android, Dishonored 2, Doom, more
- Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy EA Access for free this week
4k Stories June 18, 2015
According to a document leaked as part of WikiLeaks’ latest dump of information form the Sony Pictures hack, Apple has been testing and licensing 4K content from Sony since as early as 2013. The document is signed by Eddy Cue, Apple’s SVP of Internet Software and Services, and former Sony Pictures exec Jim Underwood (via AppleInsider)
4k Stories May 28, 2015
Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Pro is the first of Apple’s notebooks to officially support single-stream 4K displays at a full resolution of 4096×2160 at 60Hz. The new MacBook Pro is also the first to support 5K displays. expand full story
4k Stories April 13, 2015
USB-C is the sole port on Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook, and CalDigit today announced a version of its durable external drive that takes advantage of the new reversible USB 3.1 port. CalDigit Tuff features a USB-C port and cable for connecting the portable drive to the Apple’s ultra-thin notebook, and an included adapter cable ensures compatibility with the USB port that you’re used to seeing on your hardware as well. Since the new MacBook’s thin and light profile intends for it to venture out of your office and into the wild, CalDigit Tuff is ruggedized to endure drops, splashes, dust and other extreme environments.
CalDigit Tuff starts at $139.99 for 1TB HDD with availability starting in July (new MacBook orders currently deliver in 4-6 weeks). A solid state drive version with up to 1TB of storage will also be available while a higher capacity 2TB HDD option will be offered. expand full story
4k Stories April 12, 2015
Apple has expanded support for 4K displays in its recent OS X 10.10.3 release and officially confirmed specifics for using 4K displays with its new 12-inch MacBook.
While previously Apple only officially supported certain Multi-Stream Transport (MST) displays at a refresh rate of 60Hz, it now says that “most single-stream 4K (3840×2160) displays” are officially supported at 60Hz as well following the recent OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 update. That should mean support for a lot more inexpensive 4K displays that don’t include DisplayPort’s Multi-Stream Transport feature.
A full list of Macs that will support Single-Stream (SST) displays with a 60Hz refresh rate include: expand full story
4k Stories April 6, 2015
The Apple TV set-top box hardware is expected to be updated this summer after 3 years since the last real refresh and a recent price drop from $99 to $69. While the last Apple TV upgrade boosted video output from 720p to 1080p, the rumored Apple TV 4 is not believed to support ultra high definition 4K video output featured on newer TV sets. Here’s why that’s no surprise and what I think it could mean for an actual Apple TV set:
4k Stories April 5, 2015
BuzzFeed reports today that Apple’s next-generation Apple TV will not support 4K video streaming. Citing “sources in position to know,” the report claims that due to the lack of TVs that support the latest video standard, as well as the lack of streaming 4K content, Apple has no plans to implement it into its upcoming refreshed set-top box.
4k Stories March 31, 2015
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The latest drone flyover of Apple’s under construction Campus 2 gives us our closest look yet at the site. expand full story
4k Stories March 20, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iPad mini 2 $250, LG 50″ 4K UHDTV $1299, Kensington lock $17, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Sennheiser Premium In-Ear Noise Blocking Headphones $20 (orig. $30)
- Halo fans! This Master Chief motorcycle helmet can now be yours
- Home: T-fal two tier steamer $29, Dyson DC65 upright vacuum (refurb) $240, more
Best Buy 2-Day Sale: iPad mini 2 $250, iMac from $1,000, Pebble Steel $170, much more
HDTVs: LG 50″ WebOS 4K UHDTV $1,299 (Reg. $1,499), Haier 58″ 1080p 120Hz $629 (Reg. $749), more
Kensington ClickSafe Keyed Laptop Lock $17 Prime shipped (orig. $40+)
iTunes Free App of the Week: Dark Echo ($2 value)
You’re going to want this $8 iPhone 6 armband if you plan to workout with Apple Watch
Exclusive: Incase 13-inch MacBook Air Hardshell Cases for $25 shipped (50% off)
More new gear from today:
Headphones: ATH-M50X Professional Over-Ears $129 (Reg. $169), Philips Over-Ears $63 (Reg. $75+)
- New! Daily Deals: Motorola Moto G $160, Seagate Expansion 5TB External HDD $130, more
- New! Games/Apps: The Order 1886 $40, Battlefield Hardline $54, Xbox One bundle $349, iOS freebies, more
More deals still alive:
WD Elements 1TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $50 shipped (orig. $70)
- Nomad launches two Apple Watch power accessories, save 22% on your preorder
- Seagate Diskless 2-Bay Network Attached Storage $100 shipped (Reg. $170)
- Belkin Fusive Portable Bluetooth Speaker $34 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $85)
- GoPro HERO4 Black 4K edition: $400 (Reg. $500)
- Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $180 (Reg. $270)
- OtterBox Commuter Series iPhone 6 Case $17 shipped (orig. $35)
- Mophie Juice Pack Helium 1500mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case $27 shipped (orig. $80)
- Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4+)
- Media: dozens of Blu-rays for $4 ea, Red Hot Chili Peppers free live album, more
- Thinking Apple Watch? Pebble’s original timepiece might be a better buy for iOS users
- Harman Audio recertified sale: JBL Pebbles Speakers $25 (orig. $72), more
- Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, Sennheiser HD 650 $290, more
- RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank w/ dual USB ports: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- TRENDnet 200 AV Nano Powerline Adapter Kit $20 shipped (orig. $50)
- Magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Dwell, more
- uNu DX-6 iPhone 6 3000mAh MFi Battery Case $43 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $80)
- Car mount iPhone 6: $10 (Reg. $23), MFi Lightning cable: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
- 1Password 5 for Mac is on sale for $35 (Reg. $50) – stop using weak passwords right now
- Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
- Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)
- Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
- Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10
Apple extends deeper discounts to its refurbished store: AirPort Extreme $129, 13″ MacBook Air from $719, more
Apple laptops up to 25% off: MacBook Air from $750 w/ .edu, Pro w/ Retina display from $1,100 w/ .edu
Updated Apple TV pricing gets passed down as players refurbished by Apple hit a new low of $59
New products & more:
Bosch’s new REAXX table saw uses advanced sensors to protect your hands and its blade
- Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games
- Sony’s PlayStation Vue is now available, but how does it compare to Sling?
- IK’s new iRig 2 guitar/instrument audio interface for iOS and Mac is now available
- Sling TV hits Xbox One w/ free 1-month trial for Live users, more channels announced
- Netflix April Preview: Daredevil season one, The Babadook, more
- This iPhone 6 case uses old fashioned power to keep your device alive
- Incase moves to manufacturing iPhone accessories in the United States, save 15%
- With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
- Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners
- The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
4k Stories March 18, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: LG 40″ 4K UHDTV $499, iPad Air 128GB LTE $529, Modern Combat 5 goes free, more
Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Sony’s PlayStation Vue is now available, but how does it compare to Sling?
- Harman Audio recertified sale: JBL Pebbles Speakers $25 (orig. $72), more
- Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $180 (Reg. $270)
- IK’s new iRig 2 guitar/instrument audio interface for iOS and Mac is now available
- Media: dozens of Blu-rays for $4 ea, Red Hot Chili Peppers free live album, more
- Netflix April Preview: Daredevil season one, The Babadook, more
- This iPhone 6 case uses old fashioned power to keep your device alive
- Home: KRUPS Stainless Steel Juicer $75, Crayola products 40% off, more
Amazon Gold Box: LG 40-inch 4K 60Hz Smart UHD HDTV/Monitor: $499 shipped
128GB iPad Air w/LTE (silver): $529 shipped, tax in NY (orig: $929)
Also Best Buy has some deals if you are quick.
Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4+)
Nomad launches two Apple Watch power accessories, save 22% on your preorder
Thinking Apple Watch? Pebble’s original timepiece might be a better buy for iOS users
Small States Review: Carved’s Live Edge iPhone 6 cases ensconce your device in one-of-a-kind raw wood, multiple giveaways
More new gear from today:
RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank w/ dual USB ports: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- New! uNu DX-6 iPhone 6 3000mAh MFi Battery Case $43 shipped (Reg. $80)
- New! TRENDnet 200 AV Nano Powerline Adapter Kit $20 shipped (orig. $50)
- New! Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, Sennheiser HD 650 $290, more
- New! Daily Deals: 55-inch HDTVs refurb $400+, Belkin Car Charger w/ Micro USB $9, more
- New! Games/Apps: Color Strokes goes free (Reg. $2), more freebies
- New! Magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Dwell, more
More deals still alive:
Caseology iPhone 6/Plus cases (multiple colors/styles) from $3 w/ free shipping
- Samsung D3 Station 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Car mount iPhone 6: $10 (Reg. $23), MFi Lightning cable: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
- 1Password 5 for Mac is on sale for $35 (Reg. $50) – stop using weak passwords right now
- Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
- Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)
- Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
- Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x over-ears w/ $50 Amazon credit $158, more
- PreSonus Ceres 3.5/4.5-inch powered speakers w/ Bluetooth from $130 shipped
- Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10
- Get ready for Game of Thrones season 5 w/ free iTunes music from Method Man, more
- JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
- Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more
- Incase ICON MacBook and iPad sleeves from $40 shipped ($20 off)
iTunes Free App of the Week: 8bit Doves ($3 value)
Apple extends deeper discounts to its refurbished store: AirPort Extreme $129, 13″ MacBook Air from $719, more
Apple laptops up to 25% off: MacBook Air from $750 w/ .edu, Pro w/ Retina display from $1,100 w/ .edu
Updated Apple TV pricing gets passed down as players refurbished by Apple hit a new low of $59
New products & more:
Sling TV hits Xbox One with free one month trial for Live users, additional channels announced
- Incase moves to manufacturing iPhone accessories in the United States, save 15%
- With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
- Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners
- The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
- LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot
- Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
- New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
- Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
- Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets
4k Stories March 8, 2015
The latest 4K flyover video showing construction progress on Apple’s Campus 2 has just arrived in our inbox. Thanks to our good friend MyithZ, we see that the full internal structure has now been started including all the way to the roof in one part of the video.
The full drone flyover is available in full 4K video below: expand full story
4k Stories February 19, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes Free App of the Week, Lightroom 5 bundles, Brother laser printer $71, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call updates:
- iTunes Free App of the Week: Duet Game ($2.99 value)
- Dropbox users can get an extra 100GB of OneDrive storage for free
- Trendnet’s new 1200 AV2 MIMO equipped Powerline kit is now available
- Hunger Games: Catching Fire eBook free (Reg. $7), iTunes movie trilogy $30 (Reg. $55)
- Patagonia jackets, shirts & accessories up to 50% off: Down Jacket $137 (Reg. $229), more
- Home: Cuisinart hand blender (refurb) $35 (orig. $75), more
Transitioning from iPhoto/Aperture? Grab Lightroom 5 at a steep discount w/ free external storage
Brother Compact Wireless Laser Printer w/ AirPrint & Duplex Printing $71 shipped (orig. $140)
SoundBlock Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $30 Prime shipped (orig. $140)
VIZIO 50-inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Full-Array LED Smart TV $698 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
$40 Mac Bundle: Things, ScreenFlow, Typed, Civ, ExpanDrive, Aftershot Pro 2, more
Small States: Cord Shoes churns out handmade boots with a story behind every pair, $250 giveaway
More new gear from today:
- New! Samsung 50-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $599 shipped (orig. $1,200)
- New! iOttie Easy Flex 3 Car Mount for iPhone 6/6 Plus, more $12 shipped (Reg. $25)
- New! Games/Apps: Table Tennis Touch $1 (Reg. $4), Sticky Notes HD free, more freebies
- New! Daily Deals: Apple iPad 4 32GB refurb: $260, Seagate 2TB personal NAS: $100, more
More deals still alive:
Microsoft Office 365 Personal ($70 value) FREE w/computer/iPad/tablet purchase including this $50 Android at Best Buy
- Audio-Technica Pro Headphones: ATH-M40X $79 (Reg. $139), ATH-M30X $55 (Reg. $99)
- iPad deal roundup: iPad mini $200, iPad Air $339, iPad Air 2 $424, more
- Mophie Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5/5s (multiple colors) $35 shipped (orig. $80)
- Quirky President’s Day Sale + extra 25% off: Metal Cordies cable keeper $3.75, more
- Media: SNL 40th Anniv. free stream, discounted Blu-rays, $10 iTunes movies, more
- Samsung 2TB M9T PlayStation 4/laptop storage $100 shipped (Reg. $120)
- BJ’s 1-Year Inner Circle Membership + $25 Gift Card $35 (~$75 value)
- TP-LINK Dual Band Wireless N600 Gigabit Router $47 shipped (Reg. $56+)
- Free Google Play download of Jason Aldean’s latest album Old Boots, New Dirt
- Save $25 on your first Google Express order
- Amazon Fire TV streaming media player $34 w/ Sling TV subscription or $84 w/o
- TDK TREK Micro Bluetooth/M Portable Weatherized Speaker: $25 shipped (orig. $60)
- Acer 11.6″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB RAM/16GB SSD $160 shipped (orig. $200)
- RapidWeaver 6 Mega Bundle – themes, stacks, and plug-ins $80 ($673 value)
- Canon Printer w/ AirPrint + Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop $70 (~$220 value), more
- Mass Effect Infiltrator is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)
New products & more:
- Ray’s 4.8-inch touch screen Super Remote takes TV watching out of the dark ages
- Marshall’s Major II headphones with updated audio and same iconic style are now available
- Kitchen Tech: Spherification lets you make your own caviar from fruit juice, more
- Make awesome ice spheres, cubes, Death Stars, diamonds and more for only $10
- Take your iPhone 6 Back to the Future with this highly detailed Delorean case
- Truffol’s wood/aluminum USB chargers w/ protection power up to five devices
- LEGO brings Jurassic world to life ahead of its summer release
- Blub Uno USB desk clock uses 1950’s Nixie tubes to display time, temperature and more
- Kitchen Tech: Catch up on 10 great food and drink tool columns!
4k Stories February 12, 2015
First announced by Steve Jobs in 2006, Apple kicked off construction on its new 176-acre “Campus 2” in late 2013/early 2014 and expects to move in around 12,000 of its employees when the project is complete. Apple currently plans to wrap up construction by late 2016, so it’s possible the company could move into the new 2.8 million sq ft location starting sometime in early 2017. expand full story
4k Stories February 10, 2015
Move over 5K iMac, 8K displays are on the way next year
The 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display may have the highest resolution screen in the world today, but it seems Apple will have to up its game next year if it wants to retain that title: 8K displays are expected to arrive sometime in 2016.
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced Embedded DisplayPort standard version 1.4a, which uses a new compression standard to support higher resolution panels, together with greater color depth and faster refresh rates. The new standard allows manufacturers to pipe around four times as much data to displays to support panels with resolutions of up to 8K.
The standard will also benefit machines with lower-resolution screens by enabling displays to be thinner, and extending battery-life in laptops by reducing the power required to transfer data to them.
4k Stories January 22, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 6/Plus cases from $7, MacBook Air $199 off, Super Bowl HDTV deals, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call updates:
- iTunes Free App of the Week – Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game ($1.99 value)
- Leatherman is going to put out a wearable multi-tool with a Swiss watch
- Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones (white) $85 shipped (orig. $250)
- Fashion: Save 40% off at Banana Republic, 70% at Abercrombie, more
- Speck CandyShell Grip iPad mini Case (multiple colors) $10 (orig. $45)
- Home: WORX Lithium Blower/Sweeper (refurb) $45 (orig. $100), more
- Nintendo Throwback Sale 2: Punch-Out!! $10 for Wii U, NES Remix 2, more
- HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer: $130 (Reg. up to $180)
- IK Multimedia unveils the iRig Mic Studio and PowerBridge adapter for iOS/Mac + the new UA Android guitar interface
Amazon Gold Box – 30% off NuPro iPhone 6/Plus cases: multiple styles/colors from $7 Prime shipped
Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air (newest version) 1.4Ghz/4GB/256GB: $1,000 ($199 off)
Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (mid 2013) 1.3GHz/4GB/256GB: $849 shipped (orig. $1,099)
Supersize your Super Bowl with these HDTV deals
Watch Amazon’s hit TV show Transparent for free and save 27% on Prime
Small States: Paper by FiftyThree pursues the new digital American Dream, multiple giveaways
More new deals:
- New! Canon PIXMA Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer w/ AirPrint $50 shipped (orig. $100)
- New! Games/Apps: Xbox One Assassin’s Creed bundle w/ Live $350, iOS freebies, more
- New! New iOS releases: The LEGO Movie Videogame and Square Enix’s Dragon Quest V
- New! Daily Deals: Vaas Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad: $11, more
- New! Jabra Solemate Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ NFC $70 (Reg. up to $150)
More deals still alive:
- Belkin Loft MacBook Stand $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
- Kensington KeyFolio Pro Plus Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard case for iPad Air: $35 (orig. $90)
- Multi-yr magazine subs from $4 per yr: Popular Science, Dwell, Wired, GQ, more
- Blumoo RF Remote Control adapter w/ streaming $85 (orig. $130), more
- Headphones: Sennheiser HD 518 $70 (Reg. $130), Velodyne vFree wireless $40 (Reg. $80+)
- SSDs: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB $160, Transcend SATA III 256GB $90, more
- Bluetooth Speakers: Sol Republic Deck $50 (Reg. $80), Yamaha $100 (Reg. $150+)
- Logitech K400 wireless keyboard w/ built-in touchpad $20 shipped (orig. $40)
- HDTVs: VIZIO 65-inch 4K $1,500 (Reg. $2,200), more
- iHome iW3 AirPlay Speaker w/ rechargeable battery $45 shipped (Reg. $60+)
- Break is exclusively streaming 200 Lionsgate movies for free
- Speakers: Pioneer Floorstanding Pair $120, Klipsch Outdoor $130
- $100 iTunes Gift Card for $87 shipped
- Transcend JetDrive 240GB SSD Upgrade Kits for MacBook Air & Retina Pro: $169
- D-Link Wireless AC1000 Dual Band Cloud Router $30 shipped (orig. $140)
- Expedia coupon code: save $25 on hotel stays of $100 or more
- The iMacompanion is the front USB Port your iMac deserves (15% off)
- Apple-certified MFi 3.3ft Lightning USB Cable: $7 Prime shipped, more
- Productivity Pack: Evernote, Wunderlist, LastPass, Pocket Premium subscriptions $60
- MacHeist Mac app bundle: Parallels Access, CodeKit, Speedy and more $15 ($239 value)
- Valiant Hearts: The Great War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)
New products/ongoing promos/info:
- The Internet Button from Spark lets you physically trigger all your IFTTT recipies
- Netflix set to begin streaming The Interview this weekend
- Plex is now available on PlayStation 3 and 4 for Pass subscribers
- Kitchen Tech: The best wine tools and restaurant-class champagne accessories
- Limited edition Borderlands preorder includes an iOS controlled Claptrap robot
- The new Avatar: Warrior’s Journey game is coming to iOS and Android this spring
- Free week of NBA League Pass for iOS, Android, Apple TV, more
- Mortal Kombat developer NetherRealm Studios releases free-to-play WWE iOS fighter
- Myo armband is set to go mainstream
- GE built a smart Keurig brewer directly into its new Café French Door refrigerators
- Cree enters the smart home space with its new Connected LED Bulb
- Here are the new premium Ultimaker 2 Go and 2 Extended home 3D printers
