When you set up your Apple smart speaker, know there are some great HomePod touch accommodations you may want to take advantage of.
Missouri Backs Away From 'View Source' Hacking Prosecution
A Cole County prosecutor has declined to prosecute reporter Josh Renaud over claims that he hacked into the state’s website.
BlockFi Pays $100 Million Penalty to SEC Over Crypto Lending Product
The SEC has penalized BlockFi US$100 million after it failed to register high-yield interest accounts as securities.
Automation Notifications Are a Thing of the Past in iOS 15.4
If notifications when your shortcuts run has you down, here’s good news. iOS 15.4 should allow you to disable automation notifications.
The Mixtape's Eternal Appeal – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-14
Today Kelly sits down with Isaac Ellsworth of Mixtape to discuss the app and how a chance meeting turned the idea into reality.
With Series Over, Apple TV+ Celebrates "Dickinson"
Apple TV+ series “Dickinson” has come to an end after three seasons, but new videos celebrate all aspects of the show.
FBI: BlackByte Ransomware Attacks Critical Infrastructure
The FBI and Secret Service have seen signs of BlackByte ransomware attacking at least three critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S.
Update Zoom to Stop Your Mac's Mic Staying Active After a Call
A Zoom update appears to fix a bug that stopped a Mac’s mic from being disabled after a meeting had ended.
Texas Sues Meta Over Facebook Facial Recognition
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta. It seeks civil penalties due to Facebook’s facial recognition practices.
iPhone Maker Foxconn Partners With India's Vedanta to Make Semiconductors
Foxconn, who manufacture iPhones, has announced a new partnership with Vedanta to make semiconductors in India.
Apple TV+ Orders Food Docuseries “Omnivore” From Cary Joji Fukunaga and René Redzepi
Apple TV+ is set to release the docuseries “Omnivore” from filmmaker Cary Joji Fukunaga and chef René Redzep.
Apple Registers New Mac Model Numbers Ahead of Spring Event
A recent filing with a Eurasian regulatory agency reveals three new Mac model numbers ahead of Apple’s first major event of 2022.
There's an Email Conspiracy! — Mac Geek Gab 914
Dave seems to think there’s an email conspiracy, and he explains how to avoid it to you and John. That’s not all, of course. Your Quick Tips help everyone use markup better, create a “Start the Day” shortcut, use Focus better, and more. Press play and listen as your two geeks share all of this and much, much more. Have fun…and don’t get caught!
Forget About the 5G BlackBerry, It’s Dead In the Water
The promised 5G BlackBerry will never come, despite its proposed creator promising last month it was alive and well.
Android Apple Music Beta Hints to Classical Music App
Apple’s intentions for Primephonic are getting clearer, with hints of a standalone classical music app showing up in its Android beta code.
Security Friday: NDAs and Special Guests – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-11
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss security news and sit down with John Kheit to talk about NDAs and using them for good or…less good.
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters Rock Out With The Fraggles
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters joined with the Fraggles for a new song as part of the Apple TV+ reboot of the Jim Henson series.
How Much Does Apple Receive in Subsidies From U.S. States?
Apple is amongst the companies that have received the biggest state and local subsidies in the U.S, getting US$891 million in 2021.
Appointment Booker 'FlexBooker' Suffers Second Data Leak
The vpnMentor research team discovered a data leak from FlexBooker, a company that makes online appointment booking tools for businesses.
FBI Flash Report Warns of Attacks With LockBit 2.0 Ransomware
The FBI has issued a flash report this week that details indicators of compromise (IOC) linked to LockBit 2.0 ransomware.
Senators Reveal CIA Program That Collects American Data
According to two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee, the CIA has an undisclosed repository of data collected from Americans.
Western Digital NAND Contamination Leads to 6.5 Exabytes in Losses
Due to contamination issues with its NAND production, Western Digital Corp says it has lost approximately 6.5 exabytes of flash storage.
Xiaomi CEO Pledges to "Fully Benchmark Against Apple"
Xiaomi plans to up its challenge to Apple according to its CEO Lei Jun, who said it will “fully benchmark” against the iPhone.
Wordle Begins Transition to The New York Times
Users turning up to play Wordle may notice something a little bit different about the game – it is now hosted on a New York Times domain.