Apple finally put a Retina display in the MacBook Air

It’s no secret that Apple’s MacBook Air is beyond outdated, and the company has finally decided to offer a lower-cost laptop with more modern specs. Amazingly enough, it’s called the MacBook Air — CEO Tim Cook started his presentation by calling it the most-loved laptop ever. And with that kind of love, it’s no surprise […]

A new Mac mini and a Retina MacBook Air are imminent, report says

Enlarge / The 2014 Mac mini is pictured here. This redesign was seen by some users as a downgrade compared to its predecessor, and Apple hasn’t overhauled it since. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple plans to release a new replacement for the MacBook Air (and possibly the current MacBook) with a Retina display later this year, […]

Apple reportedly plans pro Mac mini and Retina MacBook Air for October

Apple is finally ready to upgrade its low-end Mac mini desktop computer, but is planning to focus on professionals rather than price-sensitive consumers. According to a Bloomberg report today, Apple’s first Mac mini update in roughly four years is expected to be more expensive than the current model, and arrive alongside a Retina version of t…Read More

AI trained to spot heart disease risks using retina scan

The yellow spots in this image are sites of retinal degeneration. (credit: NIH) The idea behind using a neural network for image recognition is that you don’t have to tell it what to look for in an image. You don’t even need to care about what it looks for. With enough training, the neural network […]

Here’s what happens to your retina if you view an eclipse without protection

Enlarge (credit: Getty | Ian Hitchcock ) Americans are making their last dashes for glasses and viewers to watch the rare total solar eclipse that will glide across the continental US on Monday. Meanwhile, eye doctors are trying to clear away any orbiting debris that’s obscuring vision safety information—and spotlight the dangers of unsafe viewing. Everyone […]