Technology
20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter
It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.
Apple
Technology
Apple AirPods Max: first impressions
After more than a week I am in love with the AirPods Max audio, but there are some niggling issues that detract from the experience.
Technology
Which of you sick bastards has been playing Plague Inc. in 2020?
Should we be concerned that Plague Inc. - a classic game about creating a pandemic - was so damn popular in 2020?
Business
Apple slashes App Store cut from small devs: is it enough?
Apple halves its commission from smaller developers, but competing companies remain vocal about what they see as a monopoly.
Media
Fleeting fingers and free photo farewells
Tweety fleets, Apple's M1 gets tested, NSW gets digital vouchers, and we've got a great recommendation for the speed cube lovers.
Technology
Apple's HomePod Mini is just too adorable
Apple's new, tiny smart speaker is my secret to productivity. Plus it sounds great and works as an intercom, which allows for shenanigans.
Faith in numbers
Criticism, skepticism, negativity. When the numbers start talking it's OK to start to get excited about what's really happening.
Computers
Apple 'M1' Macs announced, claiming 3x to 5x faster than Intel
Today we see new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with Apple's new M1 chip. And they're bonkers fast.
Byteside Podcast
New Apple iPhone day 2020
iPhone 12, why MagSafe rules', plus we still find time on iPhone day to talk about videogames as well as electric vehicles in regional Oz.
Technology
Apple iPhone 12 got 5G: so what else is new?
We've picked out seven features that are faster, shinier, stronger and smarter than before in the latest iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.
Security
Phreaking brilliant
Last week was Xbox, this week it's Playstation 5. But not quite yet. So we make bold predictions sure to be wildly inaccurate within 24 hours.
Business
Apple One is Apple's new bundled services subscription deal
Apple reveals its Apple One bundled subscription service, covering Music, TV, News, Fitness, Arcade and iCloud storage services.