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'ZAGG Protect' is a New Smartphone Insurance Plan
ZAGG Protect is a new smartphone insurance plan and it’s powered by Safeware. It lets people protect their devices for a US$99 annual payment.
Visible Deal Gives 2 Months Unlimited Data for $11
Visible is offering a deal that provides two months of unlimited data at US$11.00 for each month. The 2for22 deal starts tomorrow, February 2.
Get a Wooden Photo Print With New Offering From Mimeo Photos
Mimeo Photos has launched three new product categories: framed prints, framed canvases, and wooden photo prints using certified sustainable maple wood. Framed Prints: Available in black or white, images are encased in a wooden frame that’s hand cut and assembled. Choose with or without matte. Framed Canvas: Images are printed on a premium-grade canvas with ¼” gap between the canvas and the frame for a floating effect. Wood Prints: Photos are printed directly on to 1/2″ thick maple wood that’s sustainably sourced and eco-friendly.
'Agricultural Right to Repair Act' Could Expand Repair for Farmers
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act was recently introduced in the Senate, sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.).
Apple TV+: Bilingual Thriller 'Now and Then' to Debut May 20, 2022
Bilingual thriller series “Now and Then” will premiere globally on May 20, 2022 on the Apple TV+ streaming service.
Facebook's Failed 'Diem' Stablecoin Now Officially Over
Facebook had dreams of launching its own cryptocurrency called Diem (formerly Libra) but the company has called it quits (link to original PR piece here, commentary from The Verge below).
The sale of Diem’s assets marks the end of an effort that, in retrospect, was doomed from the start. Facebook, which now goes by Meta, created the apps that would have been the main way people used the token. So even though Facebook formed the Libra Association to govern the token with other companies, people were immediately fearful that Libra would make the controversial tech giant even more powerful. Plus, members of the Libra Association started to drop out, just months after the group had been announced.
Web App Notifications Coming With iOS 15.4
Web app notifications have never been possible on iOS or iPadOS, but the latest beta hints the feature could be coming soon.
JOBY Launches Motion Control Devices for Smartphones
JOBY releases motion control devices that work with iPhone. JOBY Spin creates 360-degree shots, and JOBY Swing has a slider for linear shots.
Judge Rules Developer's Lawsuit Can Proceed Against Apple
A judge ruled that a lawsuit from Kosta Eleftheriou can proceed against Apple. Half of the claims can move forward and Mr. Eleftheriou can amend the other claims that were dismissed.
In his own lawsuit against Apple, Eleftheriou aims to document what he alleges were an unfair series of rejections for his Apple Watch keyboard app, FlickType, from the App Store. At the time, Apple told Eleftheriou his app offered a “poor user experience” and noted full keyboard apps were not allowed for Apple Watch. But, he says, it then allowed competitor keyboard apps as well as third-party apps (like Nano for Reddit, Chirp for Twitter, WatchChat for WhatsApp and Lens for Instagram) to launch on the App Store.
Trolls and Goals: Covering Soccer For The Athletic — Media+
Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the publication’s approach along with the good and bad of covering sports across a variety of digital platforms.
The New York Times Acquires Wordle
The New York Times has acquired Wordle, whose creator said it “will be free to play for everyone” following the transition.
Peloton and Apple Don't Sit in a Tree – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-31
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s relationship with Peloton, and how it could/should evolve.
'MusicMatch' for Mac Now Here, Music Services Expand
MusicMatch for Mac has arrived, allowing users to easily open song URLs between services. When I wrote about it last year, it only supported Apple Music and Spotify. Now it supports Pandora, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Spotify. With the Safari Extension, you can open music links without ever opening the MusicMatch app.
Treasury Considers ID.Me Alternatives Over Privacy Concerns
The Treasury Department is looking into ID.me alternatives for accessing the IRS website over privacy concerns.
CEO Blake Hall this week said that the company also used one-to-many technology, which compares selfies taken by users as part of the verification process against a larger database. The company said it maintained an internal database of selfies taken by users and compared new selfies against it using Amazon’s controversial Rekognition technology. As of January 25, 20.9 million users’ selfies had been verified against that database, the company said.
Revealed: The Full Voicemail Message Jon Hamm Left For Tom Hanks
The recent Apple TV+ advert featuring Jon Hamm was brilliant. But it did leave viewers wondering – was that all he said to Tom Hanks in his voicemail message? The answer, it turns out is no. A follow-up video reveals all and adds to the speculation about what show or film he might appear in on the streaming service.
App Store Introduces Support For Unlisted Apps
The App Store is now supporting unlisted apps, which do not appear in App Store categories and can only be accessed via a direct link.
Apple Watch Fall Detection Saves Georgia Man's Life
The Apple Watch Fall Detection feature has been recently credited with saving a man’s life in Morrow, Georgia.
Jamf Software on Over 36 Million Student Devices Globally
Jamf believes its software is now on over 36 million student devices around the world across more than 32,000 schools.
Apple TV+ Announces New Preschool Series 'Pretzel And The Puppies'
Animated preschool series ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ will premiere on the Apple TV+ streaming service on February 11.
Pinterest AR Shopping 'Try On' Feature Expands to Home Decor
Try On for Home Decor is an expansion of Pinterest AR Shopping which was previously only available for lipstick and eyeshadow.
Apple Heart and Movement Study Shares Preliminary, Not Very Surprising, Findings
Walking, cycling and running were how most filled up the Activity minutes on an Apple Watch, according to the Apple Heart and Movement Study.
Apple Providing Resources to Celebrate Heart Month
Throughout February, Apple will support U.S. users’ bids to get healthy and move more with a variety of resources to celebrate Heart Month.
Proton Rolls Out Redesigned 'ProtonMail Bridge' to Paid Customers
ProtonMail Bridge is being updated with a completely redesigned user interface for ease of use. It gradually rolls out to paid users starting today.
This new version of ProtonMail Bridge is packed with fixes and improvements, but the main change is the new local cache, which now includes full message bodies. This means ProtonMail Bridge stores messages encrypted on your device, so they can be retrieved much faster than when stored remotely on our servers. You can control your cache using the Advanced settings.
Silent Failures Are Bad News — Mac Geek Gab 912
Everything seems fine, but is it? How do you know if something has failed if you don’t get a notification? Listen to your three favorite geeks talk through how this manifests in several areas of life, including Time Machine, Streaming TV, Cell Service…and propane! That’s not all, though: John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete walk you through a series of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found which ensure you learn at least five new things! Press play and enjoy.