Places and Things

Apple spent a lot of time talking about the speed and performance of the new A12X Bionic chip when it introduced the 2018 iPad Pro models earlier this week. That’s par for the course for any iOS device launch. from https://bgr.com/2018/11/01/new-ipad-pros-speed-will-be-a-nightmare-for-qualcomm-and-intel/ https://boygeniusreport.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/surface-book-2-pro-6-geekbench-benchmark-single-multi-core.jpg?quality=98&strip=all&strip=all

Tesla's self-parking Summon feature is getting an upgrade, and it'll be ready in less than six weeks. In a series of tweets, chief executive Elon Musk revealed that the beefed-up feature will now allow vehicles to drive around parking lots, find empty spots and read parking signs. from https://www.engadget.com/2018/11/01/teslas-summon-upgrade-turns-vehicles-into-remote-controlled-car/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=100&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D4980%252C2915%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C937%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2018-11%252F13569610-ddb9-11e8-a791-84ede4884ef0%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D8ea1e8ce1332b36601260092d68486ff4e64730b&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a5fce5d3966b62fe26d605fceb6bbfb0711afd82

You can now download and install iOS 12.1. That means you’ll finally be able to use Group FaceTime (LOL), access over 70 new emoji, and get rid of the annoying image blur that caused “Beautygate. from https://gizmodo.com/apple-just-cant-stop-throttling-iphones-1830124291 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--_5YKq7oB--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/hv5shx8o9hzh5o7ruki6.jpg

Google and iRobot have announced they’re working together to improve smart home technology using mapping data collected by iRobot’s robot vacuums. from https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/31/18041876/google-irobot-smart-home-spatial-data-mapping-collaboration https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/61972785/i7_i7__Charcoal_Photo_Imprint_Smart_Map_LivingRoom_Overlay.0.jpg

iOS 11.3 is a pretty major update, and one of its most notable tweaks is in response to one of the bigger PR controversies to hit Apple in recent times. from https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/7/16984234/how-to-iphone-throttling-ios-11-3 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/58605443/IMG_1112.0.0.jpg

Apple just updated its Shortcuts app, adding a weather integration, new measurement conversions, and better iCloud sharing, among other features. from https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/30/18044136/apple-updates-shortcuts-with-actions-for-weather-alarms-and-timers https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/61966345/Screen_Shot_2018_10_30_at_3.37.49_PM.0.png

For years now, Apple has strongly suggested that the iPad represented the company's vision for the future of computing, and for years, that felt like a bit of a stretch. from https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/30/apple-ipad-pro-2018-hands-on-preview-bigger-better/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?resize=2000%2C2000%2Cshrink&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2018-10%2F9a57ba70-dc5d-11e8-bfdd-e9560bcfbee8&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=903ac9edd395bedcc6ffd5810feb9066cb692d1c