On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler breaks down the top-trending stories in tech, including Samsung’s Unpacked event, Tinder video calls, Prime Video’s additional profiles, robots and baseball, a Chromebook 3100 review, and more.
Kenny Smith, two-time NBA champion and Emmy award-winning host of Inside the NBA, joins the show to talk about The Jet Academy, the industry’s leading streaming service for sports camps and activities.
Nibler then speaks with Leslie David Baker, actor and producer best known for playing Stanley Hudson on the acclaimed show The Office, who talks about the crowdfunding project for a spinoff show called Uncle Stan.
Michelle Ferebee, deputy director of the office of strategic analysis, communication, and business development at NASA, discusses the recent announcement that NASA will be renaming its Washington, D.C., headquarters after engineering legend and pioneer Mary W. Jackson.
Finally, we find out what’s TBD this week with Jess Surbaugh and Adrien Warner. Thhey discuss the biggest events coming up in gaming, most of which are taking place online this year.
We shouldn’t fall into the easy trap of passing the new MagSafe for iPhone technology off as merely a branding exercise dripping in nostalgia to titillate long-term Mac fans. There are two reasons why. First, it may become one of the most interesting and innovative “Made for iPhone” official accessory ranges we’ve seen since the beginning of the program itself.
Second, we should also remember it’s the latest weapon in Apple’s ecosystem arsenal, designed specifically to keep you buying the iPhone for years to come, possibly including one of the most controversial rumored iPhones on the horizon.
What is MagSafe for iPhone?
What does MagSafe do? It’s a new way for chargers and accessories to attach and talk to your iPhone. The simplest accessory is Apple's own MagSafe Wireless Charger, a $39 charging plate that looks a bit like a thinner, oversized Apple Watch charging plinth. It uses magnets to clamp itself tightly against the back of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, securely keeping it in place for accurate charger positioning.
On this Digital Trends Live, Greg Nibler hosts a look at the top trending tech stories of the day, including the continuing battle between developers and app stores, Amazon’s palm payment method, the first foldable PC, NASA's Crew Dragon Capsule launch, and more.
On this Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech stories of the day, including TikTok's latest win, Roku’s new product, Prime Day dates, food service robots, and more.
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