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Andrew Orr
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Sony to Bring PlayStation Games to Mobile in Future
Sony announced plans to bring some of its “iconic IP” to mobile devices during its current fiscal year, which runs until March 2022.
Facebook Can Get Location Data From Your Photos
iOS users can limit their location exposure to apps that ask for it, but your location is leaking in another area: Your photo metadata.
I took a photo with my iPhone and then uploaded that to my Facebook account. I used Facebook’s app on my iPhone, the same app that has been told “never” to access my location, the same account that knows I have this switched off. But Facebook still collects the location tag from that photo, along with my IP address.
It’s important to note that Facebook and other companies have had this ability for years. This is not, as the Forbes article implies, a response to iOS 14.5 App Tracking Transparency. The app I use to view and edit metadata is Metapho.
Nimble Launches Eco-Friendly Wireless Chargers WIth Recycled Materials
On Thursday, accessory maker Nimble has launched eco-friendly wireless chargers made with recycled plastic and silicone.
WebKit Flaw Crashes Safari, Could Lead to Further Exploits
A WebKit flaw on iOS and macOS can cause Safari to crash and could lead to further malicious attacks.
The vulnerability stems from what security researchers call a type confusion bug in the WebKit implementation of AudioWorklet, an interface that allows developers to control, manipulate, render, and output audio and decrease latency. Exploiting the vulnerability gives an attacker the basic building blocks to remotely execute malicious code on affected devices.
1Password Browser Extension Now Supports Touch ID, Windows Hello
AgileBits announced on Wednesday that its 1Password browser extension supports biometric unlocking for Touch ID and others.
Zoom Announces Support for 2021 iPad Pro ‘Center Stage’
On Wednesday Zoom announced that its app will add support for the 2021 iPad Pro’s Center Stage feature that uses the device’s wide angle camera.
Apple Looks to Hire Business Manager With Cryptocurrency Experience
Apple posted a job listing on Wednesday for a Business Developer Manager for alternative payments, signaling strong interest in this area.
Antimicrobial PopGrip Launches on June 1
On June 1 PopSockets will launch a new product called PopGrip Antimicrobial to protect against germs and bacteria.
Flaw Found in M1 Chip Lets Apps Secretly Communicate
A security researcher found a flaw baked into M1 chips that could let any two apps to secretly exchange data.
USB-C Spec Update Could Support Up to 240W
The USB Implementers Forum introduced a version 2.1 update to the USB Type-C specification. We could see the standard support power levels of up to 240W.
Cables supporting 240 watts will have additional requirements to accommodate the new levels. And USB-IF will require the cables to bear specific icons “so that end users will be able to confirm visually that the cable supports up to…240W,” USB-IF said in the specification document.
Ambient Noise App ‘Dark Noise’ Updated for M1 Macs
Ambient noise app Dark Noise updated to version 2.4, and this brings support for M1 Macs with other improvements: 2.4 is a minor update with optimizations for running on the new M1 Macs; On a Mac unsupported features should no longer show up in settings; The volume slider on the player page will now work by only changing the audio of Dark Noise while running on a Mac.
Backblaze Announces Spring Release for B2 Cloud Storage Platform to Add Mobile Uploads, Server-Side Encryption, and More
On Tuesday Backblaze announced the spring release for its B2 Cloud Storage platform. The company enhanced its ransomware and security protections and more.
WaterField Launches Crowdsourced AirTag Cases
On Tuesday, WaterField released a crowdsourced leather AirTag keychain as well as an AirTag luggage tag.
Notability Launches Feel Good Journal for Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month, and writing app Notability released a Feel Good Journal in the Notability Shop. It’s free to all users, providing zen doodling, self-care bingo, habit tracking, journal prompts, intention setting, and coloring. It includes motivating trackers, calming exercises, and grounding reminders to help you feel your best. Features include: Trackers: Set goals for the year, find daily gratitudes, acknowledge yourself, start new healthy habits, and even track the songs that add a skip in your step; Activities: Including coloring and completing a maze; Reminders: The journal also includes inspiring quotes to keep you motivated, and doodle and note pages so you can keep track — in your own way— of what made you feel good that day.
iFixit Posts Teardown of the 2021 iMac 24-inch
iFixit posted a teardown of the 2021 iMac on Monday, showing us the advances that Apple has made in its newest Mac.
Getting Dolphin Emulator Running on an M1 Mac
Dolphin is an emulator for two recent Nintendo video game consoles: the GameCube and the Wii. In a blog post the team talked about getting it to run on an M1 Mac.
Using the Rosetta 2 translation layer with Dolphin’s x86-64 JIT, the M1 easily ran most games at full speed and handily outran like-class Intel Macs. The experience wasn’t entirely smooth due to jitter from Jitting a JIT, yet the processor proved itself more than capable of handling Dolphin.
Verizon Customers Can Get Up to One Year Free Apple Arcade
Verizon customers can get up to one year free (with certain plans) of Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass, according to an announcement on Monday.
macOS Big Sur 11.4 Released With Podcasts Subscriptions
Apple on Monday released macOS Big Sur 11.4, brining similar features like support for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.
Apple Releases iOS 14.6 With Support for Podcast Subscriptions
Apple released iOS 14.6 on Tuesday which includes support for Apple Card Family, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, and more.
Steve Wozniak Sued Over Alleged Theft of Intellectual Property
Business professor Ralph Reilly is suing Steve Wozniak, claiming the Apple co-founder stole his idea for a Woz-branded educational platform.
Apple’s new Webpage Lists Reasons to Buy a Mac
Titled “Why Mac” the webpage gives multiple reasons why you should choose a Mac as your next computer, whether it’s a MacBook or iMac.
Livestream Recording: Ending Child Surveillance
On Thursday I joined a livestream from Fight for the Future. Parents and experts talked about the dangers of social media and how many of these companies spy on kids the same way they spy on adults. For kids it also happens in schools with tools like proctor software. With the launch of EndChildSurveillance.com, parents and privacy advocates alike want to fight back. You can watch the livestream recording below.
Survivor Reveals New Rugged Cases for iPad 10.2-Inch
Survivor has recently released new rugged cases for the iPad 10.2-inch (7th, 8th gen) that comply with MIL-STD-810G.