On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler rounds up the top tech news of the day, including coronavirus impacts on tech, streaming, and entertainment. Other topics include Google’s launch of its coronavirus info site, the Mars Curiosity Rover takes a selfie, and more.
Next up, DT’s Riley Winn indulges in some fantasy as he quizzes people on who would win a head-to-head battle between Star Wars characters in his “Fantasy Face-off”segment.
Ty Dillon of Germain Racing, the driver of the No. 13 GEICO Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series, joins the program to discuss the delay of the series and how fans will still get a taste of eRacing at the Dixie Vodka 150.
Finally, DT Senior Editor Drew Prindle scours the crowdfunding sites to bring you awesome tech you can’t buy yet, where he takes a look at the Atreus portable keyboard, hologram light painting, and the SenseForce gaming chair.
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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