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Apple Fitness+ Introducing New 'Time to Run' And 'Collections'
Apple Fitness+ introduced two new features – ‘Time to Run’ and ‘Collections – as well as ‘Time to Walk’ season three, on January 10.
macOS Bug 'Powerdir' Could Let Attacker Access User Data
Microsoft’s security team has published an analysis of “powerdir” a vulnerability in macOS that could let an attacker access a person’s data.
First iPhone Announced on January 9, 2007 - 15 Years Ago
The iPhone was originally announced on January 9, 2007, by Steve Jobs who declared it “a revolutionary product.”
People are Mailing USB Drives With 'BadUSB' Malware to Companies
The FBI is warning that an Eastern European cybercriminal group is mailing USB drives filled with BadUSB malware to various companies.
Getting Ready for the Next iPhone SE
The next iPhone SE may be right around the corner, sources say. It will offer a beefier processor and 5G connectivity.
Jason Sudeikis Wins at 2022 Golden Globes For 'Ted Lasso' Performance
Jason Sudeikis emerged victorious once again at the Golden Globes 2022 thanks to his performance in Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso.
Cheech & Chong Launch NFT Collection Dubbed 'Homies in Dreamland'
This is a bit of old news but I hadn’t seen it until today. Cheech & Chong are launching a brand for collectibles called My Homies. The first series will be an NFT collection called Homies in Dreamland.
The “Homies in Dreamland” collection will release January of 2022. The holders of the NFT art collectible will gain access to a variety of utility, including future airdrops and special access/utility tokens randomly inserted throughout the collection. To-be-announced benefits will be attached to the tokens like merchandise, autographed items, and airdrops of art by Billy Perkins, who has a long-time association with Cheech and Chong.
Learning From Distractions — Mac Geek Gab 909
Everything’s distracting, especially to many of us geeks. That’s ok, though. Listen as John and Dave plow through their distractions to ensure everyone learns at least five new things. Your two favorite geeks troubleshoot AirPods, AirTags, Multitouch, and slow SSDs. They also share Cool Stuff Found from CES and beyond with products from JBL, Shokz, Pozio, Plugable, and more! Press play and enjoy.
‘The Morning Show’ Season Two, Episode Ten Review
Season two of The Morning Show is over, and the finale does little to redeem what has been a disjointed, messy, inconsistent set of episodes.
Security Friday: Smart Home Practical Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-07
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont chat about Security Friday news and updates, including tips on keeping your smart home gear safe and secure.
Swiss Army Seeks Private Messenger 'Threema' Over WhatsApp
Switzerland’s army told its soldiers not to use foreign messengers such as WhatsApp, due to privacy concerns. Instead, the recommendation is to use private messenger Threema, a Swiss app.
Army spokeswoman Delphine Schwab-Allemand, in an e-mail on Wednesday confirming reports on the issue in Swiss media, seemed to soften the army’s position, saying that there was a “recommendation” that troops use Threema. It took effect on Jan. 1. She added that the army cannot and does not want to tell troops to use a particular app on their private devices.
CES 2022: Satechi Releases 165W Charger With 4 USB-C Ports
Satechi’s latest product reveal at CES 2022 is a 165W charger. It features four USB-C ports and is available to purchase for US$119.99.
CES 2022: Speck Unveils New MagSafe Accessory
Speck announced its new Presidio Pro Folio for MagSafe at CES 2022, which works across the iPhone 12 and 13 ranges.
Apple TV+: Big Name Series 'Manhunt' And Audrey Hepburn Biopic on Way
Two major pieces of work are seemingly heading to Apple TV+ – limited series ‘Manhunt’ and an Audrey Hepburn biopic.
Tim Cook 2021 Pay Totals Over US$98 Million
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s pay for the fiscal year 2021 totaled US$98,734,39, including a base salary of US$3 million, according to an SEC filing.
Ransomware Attack on Finalsite Shuts Down 5,000 School Websites
Finalsite is a company that helps schools with websites. In a statement, it says it was hit by a ransomware attack on Tuesday, January 4.
Twitter Reaction Videos Being Tested With Retweets on Platform
TechCrunch reports that Twitter reaction videos are being tested as a new way to engage with the platform.
Twitter says it’s only running the test with a small subset of iOS users for now and will monitor feedback from the group to see how the feature goes. The company says it wants to give users “more creative ways to express themselves” which tracks with its generally experimental vibe lately.
I get that companies need to compete with each other but not everything has to copy TikTok.
How Apple Books+ Could Boost The Bundle
Earlier this week there was speculation about Apple launching an audiobooks service. Joe Wituschek of iMore is positive about the prospect and outlines how it could enhance the Apple One bundle.
The great thing about Apple Books+, if it does come to fruition, is that Apple could do something even better than Amazon: it could bring both businesses together. Right now, Kindle and Audible are two separate products that, while they do work together in certain ways, are confusing as to what you get with each. Apple could offer both books and audiobooks under its subscription service, making pricing and what you get out of it much clearer. While it’s unclear how pricing would shake out, having everything under one roof alone would be a great way to differentiate itself from its competitors.
Key Apple Silicon Director Rejoins Intel
A key figure in the development of Apple Silicon, Jeff Wilcox, has left Cupertino and is returning to his previous employer, Intel.
Thursdays with Bob: Resolutions and Reader Mail – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-06
Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont to share some feedback from the “Dear Dr Mac Mailbag” and offer some resolution inspiration.
Survey Reveals 87% of Teens in the United States Own an iPhone
A survey conducted by investment bank Piper Sandler in Fall 2021 shows the popularity of the iPhone. 10,000 teens were surveyed in 44 states.
Apple Announced iPod Mini and Xserve G5 on January 6, 2004
Apple announced the iPod mini on January 6, 2004, with the company also unveiling the Xserve G5 on the same day.
HomeKit Secure Video Bug Breaks Thumbnails
While the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.
Dapper Labs First NFT Company to Register as Lobbyist for US Government
Vancouver-based Dapper Labs has recruited Crossroads Strategies as a lobbying firm. The NFT company is the first of its kind to do so.
The company reported that it would lobby for “Policy related to NFTs, blockchain and financial services.” Aside from recruiting a lobbying firm, Dapper Labs also recruited Alison Kutler as its new head of government affairs back in November 2021. Kutler is the former chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and special advisor to the chairman of the FCC from June 2015 to Apr 2017.