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Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
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North Vancouver Plans to Use Electricity From Bitcoin Mining for Heat
The city of North Vancouver in Canada is planning to use electricity created by Bitcoin mining to heat houses.
The technique will involve using MintGreen’s Digital Boilers, which recover more than 96 per cent of the electricity used for bitcoin mining to heat commercial and residential buildings.
Operating at full capacity 365 days a year, the bitcoin miner will be able to heat 100 residential and commercial buildings in the city, situated in the hills north of Vancouver.
The MacBook Pro May Not Get a Cellular Model Until 2024
For now, photographers and other people in the field will have to tether their MacBook Pro to their iPhone to actually upload their content.
Apple’s 5G laptop strategy right now is to tell you to buy an iPhone. The math is pretty simple: Qualcomm’s modems, which Apple has a deal to use at least through 2022, are a big cost on Apple’s ledger both financially and politically. Sure, Apple could price Qualcomm-packing laptops so it makes a profit, but the company doesn’t want to be even more dependent on its longtime frenemy as a supplier.
Raptic Releases Protective Cases for AirPods 3
On Tuesday, Raptic, the Los-Angeles based company known for protective cases, has just announced their own series of cases for the AirPods 3.
VSCO Officially Launches New Film Effects to Members
I spotted the new FX toolset a few days ago, and on Tuesday VSCO is officially rolling it out to members of its VSCO X subscription service. These remind of of Mextures, an editing app I used for a a couple years. I don’t use that app anymore but I do look forward to the grain textures in VSCO FX. I had complained about its regular grain tool for a while because it’s too uniform. But these new grain textures look more realistic and film-like, if that’s your style.
Built from actual film stock, these new Texture presets create a Dust, Grain and Scratch overlay for your photos and videos. These subtle effects allow you to add another dimension to your creativity. There are 19 photo and 9 video Textures available.
These New Sleeves are Perfect for Carrying Your MacBook Pro
Speck has released sleeves for the MacBook Pro. One fits 13-inch to 14-inch laptops and the other is great for your 15-inch to 16-inch models.
Top 10 Storage and Connectivity Devices for M1 MacBook Pro
OWC is highlighting ten of its products that provide storage and connectivity to owners of the M1 MacBook Pro announced on Monday.
Speck Introduces New AirPods Gen 3 Cases With Protection
Each case features MagSafe compatibility charging, Microban antimicrobial product protection, a secure carabiner and more.
Polygon Partners With DraftKings on NFTs and Web3 Technology
Polygon and DraftKings have “formed a strategic agreement” to adopt NFTs and Web3 technologies with DraftKings Marketplace.
To participate in the marketplace, users can browse listings on the marketplace’s website. Preseason Access Collection NFT drops by Autograph of iconic athletes featuring Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, and Derek Jeter, were sold out almost immediately since the launch of the platform in August.
Canon USA Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Under-Reporting Printers
Canon faces a class action lawsuit with the accusation that its 4-in-1 printers don’t print documents if an ink cartridge is low.
Further, “There is no reason or technical basis for manufacturing the All-in-One Printers with an ink level detection function that causes the scanner to stop functioning when ink is low or empty. Canon designed the All-in-One Printers in such a way to require consumers to maintain ink in their devices regardless of whether they intend to print.”
WaterField Designs Releases New Bag and Sleeve for 2021 MacBook Pro
Just in time for the new MacBook Pros, WaterField Designs has released a Bolt Sling bag along with a protective Neo Sleeve.
macOS Monterey Arrives to Customers on October 25
Apple announced on Monday that the new MacBook Pros will be available to download later in October with a bunch of new features.
2021 MacBook Pro Features New Everything: Body, Display, Ports
A new generation of MacBook Pros was the main highlight of Monday’s Apple event. It has a new unibody-design, powerful chips, and a notch.
The Story Behind 'Frenzic', a Puzzle Game That Launched in 2007
Frenzic is a puzzle game from The Iconfactory that launched on Mac OS X in 2007, and came to the iPhone in 2008. Back in July, the team told its story. The original game has been discontinued but a remake called Frenzic: Overtime is now on Apple Arcade.
Our first prototype used a “sweet solution” with Safari’s web technologies. While it was an excellent way to test out game interactions and to get us even more excited about the iPhone, it just wasn’t enough to do the game justice. In retrospect, it is pretty sweet that you can still play Frenzic 1.0 in a web browser.
Pandora and SoundCloud Join Forces to Launch 'The Lookout by SoundCloud'
Pandora is partnering with SoundCloud to bring a station called The Lookout by SoundCloud to Pandora, for up-and-coming hip hop artists.
Valve Says Games Can't Use NFTs or Other Blockchain Technology
According to a recent rule change, developers who want to publish games on Steam can’t integrate NFTs or other blockchain technology.
VSCO Introduces 'FX' Tool to Add Flares, Grain, Dust, and Scratches to Content
VSCO has added a new tool for users that appears in the photo-editing view. It’s an interesting way to further customize your content.
Missouri Governor Pursues Journalist Who Read Website Code
Missouri Governor Mike Parson wants to prosecute a journalist who discovered the government’s website was leaking Social Security Numbers.
AdGuard for Mac Supports M1, macOS Monterey, adds DNS Filtering
AdGuard for Mac has a new update, and it brings DNS filtering, support for Apple Silicon, and compatibility with macOS Monterey. “From now you needn’t rely on a DNS server provided by your ISP by default, you have the luxury of making choices — cherry-pick DNS servers from known DNS providers or even add custom DNS servers. You can also add domains to DNS blocklist or allowlist and add complicated rules using DNS rules syntax.”
Coinbase Calls on Government to Create Separate Crypto Regulator
Coinbase wants the U.S. government to create a cryptocurrency regulation agency separate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Laws drafted in the 1930s to facilitate effective oversight of our financial system could not contemplate this technological revolution. Elements of those laws do not have room for the transformational potential that digital assets and crypto innovation make possible. They do not accommodate the efficiency, seamlessness, and transparency of digital asset markets, and thus risk serving as an unintended barrier to current innovations in the digital asset economy.
WhatsApp Rolls Out Support for End-To-End Encrypted Backups
WhatsApp is rolling out support for end-to-end encrypted backups for Google Drive and iCloud. Here’s how to enable the feature.
Make sure you’ve got the latest version of WhatsApp.
Open Settings.
Tap Chats > Chat Backup > End-to-end Encrypted Backup.
Click Continue, then follow the prompts to create your password or 64-digit encryption key.
Hit Done, and wait for your end-to-end encrypted backup to be prepared. You may need to connect to a power source.
NFT Marketplace 'OpenSea' Has Serious Security Flaws
OpenSea, one of the biggest marketplaces for NFTs, has security flaws that leave user wallets open to attack.
The researchers stated that the vulnerability allowed hackers to steal users’ entire crypto wallets. As said, OpenSea has been the biggest marketplace for buying, selling, and trading NFTs and other digital collectibles.
CheckPoint came across the vulnerability for the first time following reports of stolen crypto wallets triggered by airdropped NFTs. The Check Point researchers later discovered critical security issues “that, if exploited, could have led hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire crypto wallets of users, by sending malicious NFTs”.
Florida Digital Driver's License Available for Citizens in November
The Florida digital driver’s license program started in 2014, and the state is preparing to launch the initiative mid-November 2021.
Luna Display 5.0 Update Adds Support for Microsoft Windows
The 5.0 update to Luna Display lets you use your iPad as a second screen with your Windows PC. It’s available for two types of ports, USB-C or HDMI.