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Is this the future of Macs?
The most interesting Apple news this week was all about things that aren't real — at least not yet:
A virtual Mac powered by Apple's augmented-reality glasses (and those AR glasses themselves).
A smart electric car crafted by Cupertino.
AirTags you attach to your most precious items to track them.
Oddly, the AR Mac is actually the most "real" -- at least you can see exactly what designer Dominik Hofacker has in mind.
In my book, daydreaming about what future Macs might look like is more fun than paying attention to the "real" news this week.
Enjoy your weekend!
— Lewis Wallace, managing editor
P.S. If you like what you see in Cult of Mac's story on Hofacker's wild virtual Mac concept, be sure to check out his website for even more details.
News and opinion
A designer’s radical new concept shows what future Macs could look like if augmented reality glasses replaced the computers’ physical screens.
A video purportedly made by Apple appears to show the long-rumored item-tracking tags.
Apple’s plan to make a self-driving vehicle apparently is back on track. But the Apple Car won‘t be out for several years.
Plus, more on Apple Car:
Prototype augmented-reality glasses get one step closer to reality.
How-tos
Not only do you no longer need to have Flash installed on your Mac, but as of January 12, Adobe will actually begin blocking Flash Player content from working. We’ll show you how to remove Flash Player from your Mac right away.
Are you constantly being ignored by the HomePod that’s closest to you when asking Siri for assistance? Sadly, Apple doesn’t make it completely obvious how to manually specify which HomePod listens to you when you’re using more than one. But it is possible — and super-simple.
You might be surprised just how powerful that little control can be.
All you need is a Bluetooth connection. The setup process is slightly different, but not too difficult. We’ll show you all you need to know in this quick guide.
Deals
Who said great video editing software had to come with a high price tag? You can easily create videos on your Mac with the two top-rated apps included in The Essential Filmage Mac Bundle. And right now, lifetime subscriptions are on sale for just $19.99.
Navigate more safely with a phone holder that puts your maps where you want them.
Plus, more gadget deals:
There’s no better time than the new year to start thinking about a new skill to learn.
Plus, more deals on apps and education:
Reviews
Even with all their awesome features, AirPods Max aren't for everyone. As great as other AirPods are, the high-end headphones are a bit of a letdown.
Worried that snapping your MagSafe charger onto iPhone 12 will one day damage its glass? Elago’s awesome new Charging Tray solves that problem by being the ultimate MagSafe accessory.
Is this 21st-century show about melancholy poet Emily Dickinson running out of steam?