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Raspberry Pi 4 8GB Option Launches for $75
The Raspberry Pi 4 was released last year in 2GB and 4GB models. Today an 8GB model is being released for US$75.
The BCM2711 chip that we use on Raspberry Pi 4 can address up to 16GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM, so the real barrier to our offering a larger-memory variant was the lack of an 8GB LPDDR4 package. These didn’t exist (at least in a form that we could address) in 2019, but happily our partners at Micron stepped up earlier this year with a suitable part.
‘Miary’ is a Minimalist Diary App That Syncs to iCloud
Miary is a new app on the App Store and it’s a beautiful, minimalist diary. It’s fully accessible, supporting features like VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion. It provides over 100 color themes, Dark Mode, and over 50 fonts. You can listen to soothing nature sounds while you journal, with mood and activity tracking for a variety of activities. You can add unlimited photos and videos to your journal entries, and add location tags to entries, too. A feature that caught my eye is that Miary syncs to iCloud. Many journal apps I’ve seen want to keep users in their own cloud, but with Miary you can trust that your journal is kept in iCloud. It has a simple privacy policy saying that no data is stored on Miary’s servers, and data is not shared with third parties. The app is free, with optional subscriptions starting at US$0.99/month for premium features.
MacBook Pro 13 Inch - Power and Portability at a Steep Price
Wired has published its review of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro. It finds lots to compliment, but says that the power and portability comes at a high price.
For a $1,799 machine, there are a few areas where Apple needs to improve things. First, the webcam. It’s not great. More people are video calling than ever before, and it’d be great if we could see each other in 1080p. The addition of Face ID as a login option would be nice too. Touch ID is fine, but I’ve gotten used to the iPad Pro unlocking as soon as I remove the cover, and I think that experience would translate well on a MacBook.
How to Spot Online Scams Using Google’s New Tool
Partnering with the Cybercrime Support Network, Google has a new tool called Scam Spotter. It gives you a quiz to help you spot online scams. It simplifies advice from experts into three golden rules:
- Slow it down: Are they telling you it’s urgent? Take your time and ask questions to avoid being rushed into a bad situation.
- Spot check: Are they claiming to be from a specific institution? Do your own research to double check the details you’re getting.
- Stop! Don’t send: Are they asking you to go to the store and get gift cards? If you think a payment feels fishy, it probably is.
You Can Buy This Former Apple CEO's Home... For $37.5 Million
Mike Markkula, Apple employee number three, has his rather impressive Carmel Valley Ranch on the market, iDropnews has spotted. Mr. Markkula was also Apple’s second CEO. The property will set you back US$37.5 million.
More than just 14,000 acres of land, you’ll receive quite the bundle for your 37 million dollars, including seven homes, a helipad, a private lake, two barns, a 2,900-foot airstrip, offices, staff housing, a horse-riding arena and more. See photos below… Markkula purchased the ranch back in 1982 for $8 million, which, adjusted for inflation, equals roughly $21.2 million in 2020. The ranch is said to be perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, riding horses, ATVing, or hunting and sits just 85 miles south of Silicon Valley.
Apple Store Reopenings, Fraggle Rock on TV+ – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-28
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple Store reopenings, and Apple airing Fraggle Rock on Apple TV+.
How to Update Apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
Wondering how to update apps on your Apple devices? It’s easy to do manually and there’s an option to do it automatically.
Tidal Bringing Dolby Atmos to Apple TV 4K
Tidal subscribers will soon be able to get Dolby Atmos Music on their Apple TV 4K. AppleInsider reported that the change is set to be included in a forthcoming update to the music and entertainment streaming service.
To get the update, users will need to have a Dolby Atmos-enabled devices to a compatible streaming player, have an active subscription to Tidal HiFi, and make sure their Tidal app is updated to the most recent version. The Apple TV 4K, which supports Dolby Atmos, should get the update soon as the service will be rolling out over the next few days. Other compatible devices include Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Stick (second generation), Fire TV (third generation), and Nvidia’s Shield TV and Shield TV Pro. The Tidal app is also available on Dolby Atmos-enabled Android TVs from Sony and Philips.
This Antenna Has an 80-Mile Range to Receive HDTV, 4K TV, Analog TV Signals, More: $49.99
We have a deal on the Monster Targe 80, an indoor/outdoor full HD TV antenna. The design features 360° Signal Reception, meaning you won’t have to worry about what direction your antenna is facing to receive your channels. It’s also fully assembled, and TV-ready with the ability to receive HDTV, SDTV, 4K TV, RCA’S DTTV, Analog TV Signals, and more. This device is $49.99 through our deal.
iPhone Low Power Mode - What Does it Do and How Do You Turn it on?
Your iPhone has an option called Low Power Mode – it helps preserve battery life for as long as possible, and it is very easy to turn on.
macOS 10.15.5 APFS Bug Affects Bootable Backup Drives
An APFS bug was found in macOS Catalina 10.15.5 and it affects bootable backups created by software such as Carbon Copy Cloner.
Apple Acquires Machine Learning Startup Inductiv to Improve Data Siri Uses
Apple has acquired machine learning startup Inductiv, Inc to improve Siri, machine learning, and Apple’s data science endeavors.
Export Apple Card Transactions to Quicken and QuickBooks
Apple customers can now export Apple Card transactions as Quicken and QuickBooks formats. Here’s how to do this.
HBO Cuts Apple TV Channels Integration After HBO Max Launch
HBO stopped integration with Apple TV Channels for new customers after launching its HBO Max streaming service.
Apple Lands Rights to New Martin Scorsese Movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Apple appears to have won the race to air the latest Martin Scorsese movie on its streaming service – a major win for Apple TV+.
How to Mirror iPhone Display on Apple TV
There are times when you’d like to see an iPhone’s display on a big screen, HD/UHD TV via an Apple TV. John shows how to do it.
Tim Cook Pays Tribute to Legendary LGBTQ Activist Larry Kramer
Tim Cook has paid tribute to Larry Kramer, the legendary LGBTQ activist, author, and playwright, who he described as “an American original.”
Mythic Quest: Quarantine – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-27
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the unexpected new quarantine episode of Mythic Quest on Apple TV+.
The 2020 Complete Certified Facebook Marketing Masterclass: $13.99
We have a deal on the 2020 Complete Certified Facebook Marketing Masterclass. This course is designed to teach you how to develop and grow your business’s Facebook presence, identify your customers, use paid ads, and more. It’s $13.99 through our deal.
Quibi to Support AirPlay From June
An upcoming version of the Quibi app will include AirPlay support, signaling a rather significant shift for the streaming service.
Anker Debuts 24K Gold USB-C to Lightning Cable
Anker’s latest product is a 24-karat gold USB-C to Lightning cable. It’s part of the company’s Powerline+ III product line and designed with a 35,000 bend lifespan. Additionally, Anker says “We’re so confident in PowerLine+ III that we are offering a hassle-free replacement for all quality issues.“ Each cable is partially assembled by hand in a 51-step production process. Need I say more? It’s US$99.99 on Amazon, and it’s the perfect accessory for your gold-plated iPhone 11 from Roberto Escobar.
YouTube Kids App Now Available on Apple TV
There is now a YouTube Kids app for Apple TV, the first time the service has had a specific app on the platform.
'Mythic Quest' on Apple TV+ Might be The First Great Piece of Quarantine TV
Lots of shows have done special ‘at home’ or quarantine episodes. Some have even found a way to carry on in our new work from home conditions. Lots of it has been watchable, but Fast Company’s Steve Berkowitz thinks that with its latest episode of Mythic Quest, Apple TV+ has the first great piece of quarantine TV.
The most remarkable thing about the episode is that it mostly feels like any other installment of the show. Cocreator and star Rob McElhenney spent a whole season with his creative team (Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, and David Hornsby) sketching out various dynamics—between the titular game’s creator, Ian (McElhenney), and its lead developer, Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao); between the put-upon cofounder, David (Hornsby), and the shameless CFO, Brad (Danny Pudi); and between lovestruck Rachel (Ashly Burch) and her fellow game tester, Dana (Imani Hakim)—not to mention a deep bench of side characters. The new episode nimbly toggles between all those plotlines in mini-vignettes that are so organic, the Zoom format feels almost incidental at times. (Except for a running bit about making spatial illusions in Zoom that culminates in a grand payoff.)
More Details on Apple Card Rival Samsung Money Emerge
More information about Samsung Money, the South Korean firm’s attempt to rival Apple Card, was announced on Wednesday. The new debit card will link with the existing Samsung Pay app. The Verge has the details.
Originally announced earlier in May, today’s news offers more concrete information on what Samsung Money will actually offer — specifically, a cash management account and a Samsung Money debit card (a Mastercard issued by The Bancorp Bank). Samsung is promising that Samsung Money will feature no account fees (although the fine print reserves the right to change that in the future) and “higher interest” compared to the national average (although Samsung doesn’t go into specifics). A key part of the Samsung Money program is the Samsung Pay app integration: customers will be able to easily apply for the card directly from the app and start using it through Samsung Pay on their phones once approved, before the physical card even arrives. Furthermore, you’ll be able to use the Samsung Pay app to check your balance, review past purchases, freeze your card, and flag fraudulent purchases.