On Tuesday, mophie announced a product ecosystem called Snap that works with Apple MagSafe iPhones as well as Android phones.
'RockYou2021' is the Biggest Password Leak Ever (So Far)
Someone posted a 100GB text file to a hacking forum recently. It contains 8.4 billion entries of passwords from data leaks and breaches.
Considering the fact that only about 4.7 billion people are online, numbers-wise the RockYou2021 compilation potentially includes the passwords of the entire global online population almost two times over. For that reason, users are recommended to immediately check if their passwords were included in the leak.
“Two times over” sounds like it’s a combination of old and new passwords alike. It’s also good to point out that no usernames or email addresses were included, so an attacker wouldn’t be able to do much with this password list.
Zane Lowe From Apple Music Talks About Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio is coming to Apple Music, and Zane Lowe talks about the new technology and how it will transform music.
Apple Introduces ShazamKit With Audio Recognition Features
On Monday Apple announced ShazamKit that helps developers bring audio recognition into their apps.
Microsoft Office Mega Tool for Mac Users
Do you use Microsoft Office on Your Mac? Check out this awesome Office Mega Resource that we shared from a listener in Mac Geek Gab 872.
$2.3 Million Bitcoin Seized from Colonial Pipeline Hackers
The U.S. Department of Justice seized about US$2.3 million in bitcoin ransom paid to the hackers behind the attack on Colonial Pipeline.
An affidavit filed on Monday said the FBI was in possession of a private key to unlock a bitcoin wallet that had received most of the funds. It was unclear how the FBI gained access to the key.
“unclear how the FBI gained access.” From other sources it sounds like the FBI used a subpoena and gained control over the rented cloud server the hackers were using. Private key sitting on the server, it seems.
Dave Mark Joins for WWDC21 Day 1 Reactions — Mac Geek Gab 875
Guest Dave Mark joins John and Dave today to discuss, react, digest, and help explain the new things Apple announced at WWDC21’s Keynote and State of the Union this year. Listen as your two three favorite Apple geeks have a gab for the ages!
WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 Gets Updated Keys, Breathe and Fitness+ Workouts
watchOS 8, previewed at WWDC 20201, will include greater access with Wallet, new workout types in Fitness+, and an updated Breathe app.
WWDC 2021: Apple Previews Privacy and Productivity Features in macOS Monterey
As well as learning the name, we got a look at some of the features on the way with macOS Monterey, including Shortcuts and Safari updates.
WWDC 2021: Here are the Companies That Said "Oh S&@#!"
During Apple’s WWDC 2021 event on Monday, Andrew couldn’t help but notice the new ways in which the company is competing with rival services.
WWDC Keynote Assessment – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-07
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the wide variety of announcements coming from Cupertino at the WWDC Keynote.
Apple AirTag Protector Case: $14.95
We have a deal on the Apple AirTag Protector Case. Made of strong TPU and PC material, this case offers full protection of your AirTag. It’s lightweight and comes with its own carabiner for attaching it to other things. It’s $14.95 through our deal.
WWDC 2021: How iPadOS 15 Will Enhance Your Productivity
At the Apple’s latest developer conference, we got to see a preview of upcoming iPadOS 15 features like tags in Apple Notes.
WWDC 2021: New Features Coming to iOS 15
Many new features are coming to iOS 15, and privacy is just part of the announcement. Here are the other major features.
WWDC 2021: New Privacy Features Coming to iOS 15 This Fall
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference for 2021, the company announced major privacy features coming to its operating systems like iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.
WWDC 2021: The Next Version of macOS is Called... Monterey
During the WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple revealed the name of the next iteration of its Mac operating system – macOS Monterey.
Carbon Copy Cloner 6: Clone Your Mac...and More!
Carbon Copy Cloner 6 is out and we discussed a few of the highlights on Mac Geek Gab 872.
Portable Guitar Amp 'AMPBOT' Launches on Kickstarter
AMPBOT is a new product launching on Kickstarter. It’s a portable guitar amp that promises fast plug-and-play access. It works with LES PAUL and Strat style guitars, with five sound effects: Clean, Chorus, Flanger, Metal, and Wah Wah. AMPBOT will last up to 2 hours of playtime thanks to its powerful 5V USB lithium battery and no additional devices are needed. It’s available starting at US$$200 for super early bird backers.
Apple Return to Office Plans 'Forced Some of Our Colleagues to Quit,' Staff Claim
A number of Apple employees are pushing back against the company’s recently announced plans to return to the office.
Jack Dorsey's Company 'Square' Could Make Hardware Crypto Wallet
In a 13-part series on Twitter, Jack Dorsey announced that Square is considering making a hardware wallet for bitcoin.
11/Layer 2 is essential for growth. The orders-of-magnitude growth we imagine requires a mix of custodial, off-chain, and second layer solutions that allow people to ‘get off of 0.’ What tech investments can enable seamless, scalable, L2 native support for a hardware wallet?
Swiping Left (or Right!), Suspicious Packages, and Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 874
Your two favorite geeks answer your questions about Target Disk Mode, using your Apple TV Remote to turn off your TV, removing words from predictive text, and more. On top of that, they share a few Mail-based quick tips and an entire pile (yep, the whole thing!) of Cool Stuff Found. Press play and learn (at least) five new things with John and Dave!
How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2021 Keynote
The WWDC 2021 keynote will take place on 7 June at 10 AM PDT and there are multiple options to watch so you don’t miss any announcements.
Understanding iMac Ports, Cables, and USB in 2021
In this mini-episode from Mac Geek Gab 873 John and I discuss ports, cables and USB Drives for Mac Desktops!
Juice Jacking Explained 2021: How to Avoid it
Check out this Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 873 where John and I talk through the ins and outs of Juice Jacking and how to prevent it.