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Pepcom 2022: Belkin Announces SOUNDFORM Immerse Noise Cancelling Earbuds
At Pepcom 2022 Belkin announced SOUNDFORM Immerse Noise Cancelling Earbuds. These are the company’s top-of-the-line audio solution.
Video Piracy Site 'Popcorn Time' Shuts Down
Popcorn Time, a popular piracy website for movies and TV shows that once put Netflix on alert, has shut down.
On Tuesday, the group behind the app emailed reporters declaring its end. A goodbye note posted by Popcorn Time, with an illustration of a bag of movie-theater popcorn with X marks for eyes, proclaims “R.I.P.” at the top of the page. The site also contains a chart of interest over time measured in online searches for the app, similar to the one Netflix sent to investors in 2015.
Jodie Comer Exits Ridley Scott-Directed, Apple-Financed, Napoleon Movie
Jodie Comer has left the Apple Studios-funded project ‘Kitbag’ due to scheduling issues, but Joaquin Phoenix and director Ridley Scott remain.
Recap: Here is the Mac Malware List for 2021
Security researcher Patrick Wardle made a list of the Mac malware we saw in 2021. It’s a timeline with information on each.
While the specimens may have been reported on before (i.e. by the AV company that discovered them), this blog aims to cumulatively and comprehensively cover all the new Mac malware of 2021 – in one place …yes, with samples of each malware available for download!
After reading this blog post, you should have a thorough understanding of recent threats targeting macOS. This is especially important as Apple continues to make significant inroads into the enterprise.
Apple on Verge of Winning Rights For Brad Pitt F1 Racing Movie
Apple is close to securing the rights to an F1 movie starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (‘Top Gun: Maverick’).
Support For BlackBerry Comes to an End
Blackberry ended support for its smartphone on Tuesday. It was the first smartphone I ever had, so I confess to feeling a little nostalgic about it all! Reuters looked back on the life of the previously indispensable device.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama, one of its most celebrated users, made headlines in 2016 when he was asked to give up his BlackBerry and replace it with an unnamed smartphone. Blackberry lost favor with users with the advent of Apple’s touchscreen iPhones and rival Android devices. In recent years, the company pivoted to making cybersecurity software and embedded operating systems for cars. Social media was alight with tributes. One Twitter user reminisced it was a “fabulous machine” and hoped the company’s phones would be resurrected. In a document published in 2020, the company said it would take steps to decommission legacy services for BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS operating systems and added devices running on them would no longer be supported and may not be able to receive or send data, make phone calls or send messages reliably.
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Apple Might Launch an Audiobooks Service This Year
Apple may launch an audiobooks service this year as it aims to attract more subscribers to its media services and bundles.
Smart Home Tips and CES Announcements – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-04
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss smart home CES announcements and a tip for devices that aren’t officially supported by HomeKit.
CES 2022: WHOOSH! Announces Eco-Friendly Screen Cleaner
WHOOSH! announced a line of eco-friendly screen cleaner and protectors to keep your devices hygienic using reusable components.
Over 24,000 People Sign Data Privacy Petition to Stop Facebook Extremism
A petition signed by over 24,000 people has been delivered to Congress from Fight for the Future, Senator Ron Wyden to encourage a federal data privacy law. The impetus? Far-right extremism on social media websites such as Facebook.
Coalition members urged lawmakers to protect against attacks like that on the Capitol last year by addressing Facebook’s data-fueled algorithmic manipulation.
When Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress in October, she named algorithmic manipulation as the platform’s source of power. Algorithmic manipulation is only possible with invasive and copious personal data on individual people, harvested via mass surveillance.
CES 2022: Scosche Announces Phone Car Mounts with Wireless Charging
Scosche announced new phone car mounts. Each product will be available at a different price and be released at a separate time.
Tuck and Roll With WaterField Designs New 'Tuck Backpack'
WaterField’s new Tuck Backpack is a modern take on the European military rucksack. It features full-grain leather and ergonomic straps.
CES 2022: MOFT Announces Laptop Stands, Desk Mat, Snap Sets
Known for iPhone accessories, MOFT is expanding its product line with desktop tools, as well as gear for iPhone 13 and iPad mini 6th-gen.
OWC Announces Atlas Pro Series Media Card Storage and Reader
OWC announced the Atlas Pro Series media card storage and reader aimed at photographers, videographers, and other content creators.
This Man Predicted the Modern Smartphone in 1953
Here’s a cool story from Open Culture to start the week. In 1953, Mark R. Sullivan, director of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, made a prediction in a newspaper.
Here is my prophecy: In its final development, the telephone will be carried about by the individual, perhaps as we carry a watch today. It probably will require no dial or equivalent and I think the users will be able to see each other, if they want, as they talk. Who knows but it may actually translate from one language to another?
Apple's Media Offering in 2022 — Media+
Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry for the first show of 2022. They speculate on what might become of Apple’s digital media offering over the next 12 months and outline the things they would like to see (and hear).
The HomeKit Bug That Can Cripple Your iPhone
Triggering this HomeKit bug requires using an older version of iOS, but it’s still a viable threat to your iPhone that’s easy to implement.
Breaking: Apple Becomes First U.S Firm Worth US$3 Trillion [Updated]
Apple became the first U.S. company to hit a market cap of US$3 trillion during the first day of trading in 2022.
The Mac Observer Evolves – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-03
Bryan Chaffin, Dave Hamilton, and Serhat Kurt join host Kelly Guimont to discuss changes at TMO and look ahead to the future.
How to Stop Your HomePod Mini Draining Your iPhone Battery
If you just got a new HomePod mini you may have noticed that your iPhone battery is draining a lot quicker than before, but this can be fixed.
Apple Engineering Manager Reveals Gift Celebrating M1 Transition
One Senior Software Engineering Manager shared a picture of an M1 t-shirt commemorating the transition from Intel.
Eve Launches Two Firsts in the Smart Home Industry
In two smart home categories, Eve is breaking ground with industry firsts. You can automate your blinds with Thread and take Eve Cam outside.
Apple Offering US$180,000 Bonuses to Keep Top Talent, Big Product Releases Set For 2022
Apple is offering some of its top engineers bonuses of up to US$180,000 to not leave the company for Meta, and has big product plans for 2022.
A Little Notification Goes A Long Way – Mac Geek Gab 908
Did you know you could create a reminder from macOS Mail? How would you like to learn about three new ways to toggle Do Not Disturb? Or a solution for dictating emojis? All this and more in just the first Quick Tips segment of the show. Then John and Dave are on to answering your questions about managing media, tweaking your AirPods, managing your Mac’s thermal limits, and wrapping up with some Cool Stuff Found. Press play and enjoy learning five new things with your two favorite geeks!