Apple likes simplicity. It has a simple product line with simple brand names, simple designs and simple-to-use software. This obsession has served the company well. But there is one area where it could afford to have just a bit more complexity. I'm talking iPhone screen size. Apple's rivals have shown...

The stakes are high for Microsoft. The last decade has seen the former behemoth of the tech world lose its perch to Apple and Google. The desktop PC market is threatened by tablets (mostly the iPad), and it's only going to keep moving in that direction. Microsoft fell behind in...

Since Apple introduced FaceTime video chat in 2010, iPhone owners have grumbled about its WiFi-only restriction. Video chat is great, but how often are you and your friend both on WiFi? It's no wonder iPhone video calling hasn't exactly taken the world by storm.

When imagining the future, it's easy to project present trends onto that future. Since multitouch displays are everywhere today, our conceptual fantasies often look like Corning's A Day Made of Glass -- where everything is a multitouch device.

Apple's future, however, could look very different. Apple isn't attached...

Everybody wants something. Desire fuels us; it keeps us moving. Even if you've shunned the material world and spend your days in deep meditation, that's still a desire: I want to stare at my navel until I lose all desire.

However, we humans have a nasty habit. When we want...

If you read enough books on health, mindfulness, and relaxation, you'll start to notice a pattern. Almost all of them will feature at least one exercise related to breathing.

Seeking advice on reducing stress? Friends and experts alike will tell you to take a deep breath.

Learning to meditate?...

Much has changed since Steve Jobs pulled back the curtain on the first iPad. In just two short years, the device has gone from an eyebrow-raising curiosity to a household name. Gone are the jokes about oversized iPhones and feminine hygiene products. All that's left is market dominance...

When people talk about new Apple products, they tend to lose perspective. When the same company has made the century's three most iconic devices -- the iPod, iPhone, and iPad -- some expect something mind-blowing every time Tim Cook and company take the...