Today’s cast-off gadgets are far more likely to end up in a landfill than they are being responsibly disposed of. In fact, 41.8 million tons of e-waste were scrapped last year alone. To combat this, a team from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has…
The Apple Watch just got more expensive for one man in Quebec. Jeffrey Macesin of Pincourt tells CTV News that he was pulled over by police for using the Watch while driving; he received a $120 fine and four points on his license. Macesin says his phone was in his bag, connected to the stereo with a cable, and he thinks police saw him skipping a song while his hand was on the steering wheel.
Macesin says the ticket was filed under section 439.1 of the Quebec Highway Safety Code, which reads: „No person may, while driving a road vehicle, use a handheld device that includes a telephone function.“ The Apple Watch is not a telephone itself; it relies on a paired iPhone for functionality, like a Bluetooth headset. But it does have a phone…
As Google is reportedly revamping Android Pay, Apple, too, is apparently planning to update its own wireless payment system. According to The New York Times, the company is set to announce details about enhancements to Apple Pay at next month’s WWDC conference, including a new rewards program that could benefit people who regularly use the mobile wallet.
The publication cites two sources reportedly briefed with Apple’s plans, but doesn’t offer any further details about what the rewards will entail, or how users will be able to get them. Nevertheless, a reward structure could entice people to start using Apple Pay over its competitors, cash, or credit cards, at a time when there still aren’t that many solid reasons to do so.
After testing the waters on Mac and iPad successfully, Pixelmator is now bringing its highly rated image editor to Apple’s iPhone. Finally. Most notably, the application will feature new editing elements to assist while you’re on the go, including a …
If you’re in the market for a mid-range laptop, Lenovo has revealed an interesting option at its Tech World event in Beijing. The 15-inch Z51 laptop has an Intel RealSense 3D camera that can be used for scanning, gaming or gesture control. If you’re …