The Best Practical Jokes of All Time
Everybody loves a good practical joke — prankster as well as those who tend to fall for the joke. The former finds satisfaction in having pulled off a trick, while the latter frequently experiences…
All Work
Steven M. Peters
Oprah: ‘Cause they’re in a billion pockets, y’all’
Apple's pitch to Hollywood.
Hey Apple, why no trailers Monday? (The sizzle reel doesn’t count)
I left the Steve Jobs Theater disappointed. I wasn't the only one.
Attractions That Are Being Destroyed by Climate Change
Hottest years on record, storm surges never seen before, Antarctica breaking apart iceberg by iceberg, hurricanes that practically wipe out coastal cities — these and other climate events are shocking communities around the world,…
6 Extreme Desert Floods Around the World
Early this year, Chile’s Atacama desert — the driest desert in the world — experienced an extremely rare rainfall, which resulted in flooding that left six people dead. Defined by their aridity, rainfalls are…
Apple best new thing: Apple Card (video)
This one slipped under my radar.
Rappers With the Most Hits
R&B/hip-hop music is the most popular genre in the U.S. since it overtook rock in 2017. Its influence has become so great that it spread to nearly all other popular genres, from rock to…
What Apple investors should be watching for (video)
Six quick interviews ahead of Apple's event.
Apple and Microsoft’s market caps: Neck and neck
Which company is the world's most valuable? Bragging rights change hands day by day.
Split screen Monday: Apple vs. Mueller
Look who's stolen Tim Cook's spotlight.
The Cities With the Best and Worst Commutes
Traveling to and from work is no fun – it may even be the worst part of one’s day. While people taking the train or the bus may have some entertainment options because they…
WSJ: Apple insiders call their TV app ‘a Netflix killer’
Tim Cook has apparently been hovering over the services division like a nervous parent.
What Steve Jobs said about saving the NYTimes (video)
And what the New York Times has to say about that now.
Flying to California, headed for the Steve Jobs Theater
Monday is showtime in Cupertino.
What if Apple’s new TV shows stink?
There aren't many surprises left for Monday's events.
The Most Dangerous (and Safest) Cities for Bikers
Riding a bike in the city can be scary. If you’ve ever done it, you’ve probably had at least one close call — it comes with the territory. In 2016, 840 cyclists were killed…
Worst Cities to Drive in the World
Ride-hailing apps and services available at a touch of a button are making drivers’ lives miserable. Traffic is worse than ever, especially in big cities. The number of cars on the road is rising,…
Molly Wood: What Apple and Comcast are up to
Watching American Public Media's cord-cutting radio host work through the repercussions.
How Apple is like an Eagles song (music video)
An old lyric takes on a different meaning with new subscription models in the wings.
How Many People Die From Dementia in Every State
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is projected to triple over the next 30 years. Dementia refers to conditions that cause severe decline in mental ability. The physical changes in the brain…