Russian banks have faced sanctions due to the invasion of Ukraine. Apple has suspended transactions for Apple Pay for Russian customers.
OtterBox Outdoes Apple With New MagSafe Power Bank
If you’re in need of a MagSafe power bank, the latest offering from OtterBox looks to have some great features and functionality.
'Gibbon: Beyond the Trees' Now Available on Apple Arcade
Gibbon: Beyond the Trees is the newest game available to play on Apple Arcade. This gaming service costs US$4.99/month.
'Airthings' Devices for Indoor Air Pollution Available to Preorder
Airthings makes sensors for indoor air quality and radon monitors. Announced at CES 2022 they are now available to preorder.
Incase Reveals Hardshell Cases for MacBook Pro 14", 16"
Incase is releasing new hardshell cases for MacBook Pro. These are designed to fit the 14-inch and 16-inch models.
Thursdays with Bob: (Lack of) Tech Support – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-24
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont for this week’s Rants and Raves, which falls on the “rants” end of the spectrum.
Your Future Mac Could Be Your Keyboard, and Vice Versa
A recently patent filing suggests Apple might have a great idea in mind. This concept could allow your future Mac to be your keyboard.
Customers of Phone Carrier 'Visible' Report Account Cancellations
Customers of Visible have reported some erroneous account cancellations after taking advantage of the carrier’s recent promotion.
WD My Cloud Home: My Support Nightmare
Find out why Dr. Mac no longer recommends Western Digital storage products in episode #474 of Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves.
Sacha Baron Cohen Rumored to Join Cast of ‘Disclaimer’
Already a star-studded series, recent rumors suggest ‘Disclaimer’ may also feature multiple-Oscar nominee Sacha Baron Cohen.
Intel’s Planned M1-Killer May Arrive Too Late
Intel has plans for an M1-killer CPU, beating Apple Silicon in both performance and efficiency, but it’s liable to come too late.
Apple Al Maryah Island to Open in Abu Dhabi This Friday
Apple’s newest retail store called Apple Al Maryah Island will open in the heart of Abu Dhabi on Friday. It introduces new design elements.
Living that Cord Cutter Life
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dive into their TV viewing lives as cord cutters on this week’s episode of The Context Machine.
Apple Store Hostage-Taker Dead, Lawyer Says
The Apple Store hostage-taker run down by a police SUV has apparently died from his injuries, his former attorney says.
The Action-Film Ending to the Amsterdam Apple Store Hostage Situation
A hostage situation in an Amsterdam Apple Store had an ending straight out of Hollywood, with a police SUV running down the suspect.
Cybercrime Group 'Sandworm' Uses New Cyclops Blink Malware
A group or individual known as Sandworm or Voodoo Bear is using a piece of malware never before seen in the wild, called Cyclops Blink.
Adobe Creative Cloud Express Adds PDF Quick Actions
Adobe Acrobat is adding PDF quick actions powered by Creative Cloud Express PDF. The new PDF will keep the format and design.
Focus Mode and Thwarted Criminals – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-23
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a (resolved) hostage situation in Amsterdam, and some tips for Focus Mode setup.
Gaming Platform 'Backbone' Raises $40M Series A Funding
Backbone has announced a US$40 million capital raise in Series A funding on Wednesday, led by Index Ventures.
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[U] Would-Be Amsterdam Apple Store Robber Takes Hostage
An armed robber at an Amsterdam Apple Store escalated the situation by turning it into a hostage negotiation.
iOS 15.4 Developer Beta 4 Adds New Siri Voice
Apple has released iOS 15.4 developer beta four to test. One of the major features is a new voice for Siri.
Gossip Factories and Other Manufacturing – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-22
Jeff Butts and host Kelly Guimont chat about rumored improvements to 5G in iPhones, and talk about the appearance of new hardware in 2022.
Artificial Intelligence Can't Legally Copyright Works
The U.S. Copyright office has ruled that an AI can’t place a copyright on its own work of art. The Verge reports that this case from 2019.
Apple to Switch to TSMC 5G Chip for Better iPhone 14 Battery Life
Supply chain reports often provide hints on upcoming products. Recent ones indicate a new manufacturer for the 5G chip in the iPhone 14.