Mariah Carey’s new Apple TV+ Christmas special lands December 3 and includes the only performance of new single, ‘Fall in Love at Christmas’.
Apple Revises Return to Office Hybrid Model
Apple’s return to office hybrid model is to begin February 1, 2022. Employees will ease their way back, allowed four weeks of remote work.
Why Apple's Move Into Sports Broadcasting is Not Inevitable
The general consensus is that Apple will broadcast live sports through TV+ in the not too distant future. That may not be the case.
Thursdays with Bob: Popclip and More – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-18
Dr Mac joins Kelly with a Monterey update, and discussing Popclip among other “first tier” apps to install when starting fresh.
Data Breach of California Pizza Kitchen Leaks 100,000 Social Security Numbers
TechCrunch reports that California Pizza Kitchen suffered a data breach in September. The SSNs of over 100,000 employees were leaked as a result.
While CPK didn’t confirm how many people are impacted by the breach, a notification from the Maine attorney general’s office reported a total of 103,767 current and former employees — including eight Maine residents — are affected. CPK employed around 14,000 people as of 2017, suggesting the bulk of those affected are former employees.
Intel Chip Flaw Lets Attackers Install Malicious Firmware to Bypass Security
A flaw found within certain Intel chips lets an attacker with physical access to the install malicious firmware onto the system.
SharePlay Works With These Apps
SharePlay works with a variety of apps, allowing users to watch and listen to content with friends and family over FaceTime.
Teen in Canada Arrested Over $36.5 Million Crypto Theft
Bloomberg reports on a theft involving a Canadian teen stealing US$36.5 million in cryptocurrency from a victim in the U.S.
Police said the victim was targeted through a cell phone scam known as SIM swapping, in which a scammer hijacks a wireless customer’s phone number to intercept two-factor authentication requests and gain access to the victim’s accounts.
The arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force, the Hamilton Police Service said in a statement. The investigation was launched last year in March.
If you haven’t already done so it’s a good idea to lock your SIM card with a PIN.
Enjoy an Ice Cream Flavor-Inspired iPhone Case
One lifestyle label has decided to take inspiration from popular ice cream flavors for its latest iPhone cases. Urban Sophistication is a clothing and accessory boutique. It “reinterprets everyday objects to offer a unique experience of the ordinary altogether creating a portrait of us”. The boutique’s latest product announcement consists of five new Puffer cases. Different ice cream flavors inspire each of the cases in the new “Flavors” drop. You can choose from Bubblegum, Frozen Sun, Green Tea, Peach Sorbet and Cotton Candy. Urban Sophistication first thought up the Puffer case after photoshopping a picture of a puffer jacket onto an iPhone case. The idea proved so popular that Urban Sophistication designed a new line of cases incorporating the puffiness of the jacket. Dua Lipa, Rosalia, Madelaine Petsch and J Balvin have helped popularize the Puffer cases. These cases fit all models of iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13.
Get 20% Off Twelve South's PowerPic Mod Wireless Charger
Twelve South is offering customers 20% off the PowerPic mod Wireless Charger by using a special offer code for Black Friday 2021.
Williston, North Dakota Adds Cryptocurrency ATM to Airport
The City of Williston announced the addition of a cryptocurrency ATM at Williston Basin International Airport. It supports over 40 coins such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ether, Cardano, and more.
The City of Williston does not act as the fund custodian or manage any crypto transactions. Purchases and withdrawals are handled by the DCM operator, Coin Cloud. This marks the first government-hosted cryptocurrency kiosk and the first Coin Cloud installation in an airport. The DCM is located before security on the first level near the rental car offices and the baggage carousel.
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OWC Announces miniStack STX Storage and Hub Expansion for Thunderbolt 4
The newest product from OWC is miniStack STX, a Thunderbolt 4 storage + hub expansion unit. It’s also a plug-and-play expansion companion.
Apple-Designed 5G Modems Could Debut in 2023 iPhones
Apple has been successful designing its own processors. Now, the tech giant appears ready to develop its own 5G modems, too.
Satechi's New Wireless Charger Powers Three Devices at Once
Satechi’s new 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charger is perfect for iPhone 12 and later, AirPods or AirPods Pro, and an Apple Watch,
Musicians Call for Concert Venues to Drop Amazon Palm Scanning Technology
Musicians and activist groups are calling on Red Rocks Amphitheatre to stop its rollout of Amazon’s palm scanning tech.
The letter contributors are worried Amazon might send palm data to government agencies hoping to track activists and marginalized people, particularly in light of its past collaborations with police. They’re also concerned thieves might steal info from the cloud, and see AEG as inconsistent after it condemned the use of facial recognition in 2019.
Amazon to Stop Accepting UK-Issued Visa Credit Cards
Responding to growing transaction fees, Amazon has announced it will no longer accept UK-issued Visa credit cards after Jan. 18, 2022.
Apple Named as Travis Scott and Astroworld Organizers Sued
Apple has been named in legal papers alongside Travis Scott and other organizers of a concert at which there was a fatal crush on November 5.
macOS Monterey Includes Network Quality Test
For troubleshooting slow connections, macOS Monterey now provides a built-in network quality testing tool. Jeff Butts explains how to use it.
Apple and Right to Repair – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-17
Today, Kelly sits down with Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, to discuss Apple’s announcement of Self Service Repair and what it means for users.
What Does The Red Dot on Top of Your Apple Watch Face Mean?
A red dot on top of your Apple Watch face means that there are unread notifications waiting for you from one or more apps.
New 'CyberD TV' Aims to Train General Public in Cybersecurity
There’s a new streaming service in town and it’s called CyberD TV. It aims to help the public stay safe online with cybersecurity training.
US Issues Joint Advisory Warning Companies of Iranian Ransomware
In a joint advisory issued on Wednesday, the U.S. is warning that Iranian state-backed hackers are targeting infrastructure companies with ransomware.
The Iranian government-sponsored APT actors are actively targeting a broad range of victims across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, including the Transportation Sector and the Healthcare and Public Health Sector, as well as Australian organizations. FBI, CISA, ACSC, and NCSC assess the actors are focused on exploiting known vulnerabilities rather than targeting specific sectors.
Apple Promoting Express Transit in London
Apple has been promoting Express Transit inside the Wallet app in London, 9to5 Mac reported on Tuesday. I had a look whilst using public transport on Wednesday, and didn’t notice the ads. However, it’s interesting that some users did have this relatively underused feature highlighted to them, and that not all of them were happy about it.
When you click on it, Apple explains how to get around using the Express Mode feature, which does not require Face ID or Touch ID when paying for public transportation…The weird thing about this activation, which you could call an ad, is that this notification appears even if you have the Express Mode feature already enabled – and it toggles an icon alert on the Wallet app as well. This is not the first time Apple users have complained about the company inserting ads on their devices.