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Here’s How Authenticator Apps Can Help Secure Your Accounts
Two-factor authentication is an important security measure that you can add to online accounts that support this feature.
Charlotte Henry Joins Chuck Joiner on MacVoices to Discuss Media+
TMO UK Associate Editor and Media+ host Charlotte Henry appeared on MacVoices to discuss the (still quite new) podcast. She also discussed the interactions between news outlets and social media networks, and what it all means for us to get information, with host Chuck Joiner. The episode is available on YouTube or via your podcast app.
Apple Music Launches ‘Saylists’ for Speech-Impaired Customers
Apple has integrated a project from Warner Music into Apple Music called “saylists,” special playlists to help people with speech-sound disorders.
[Updated] Amanda Gorman Discusses Biden Inaugural Poem on Oprah Apple TV+ Show
A discussion between Oprah Winfrey and Amanda Gorman, in which they discuss her inaugural poem, is now available on Apple TV+.
Samsung Unveils Insane DDR5 512GB Memory
On Thursday Samsung revealed an industry-first 512GB DDR5 memory running up to 7,300Mbps.
Samsung’s DDR5 will utilize highly advanced HKMG technology that has been traditionally used in logic semiconductors. With continued scaling down of DRAM structures, the insulation layer has thinned, leading to a higher leakage current. By replacing the insulator with HKMG material, Samsung’s DDR5 will be able to reduce the leakage and reach new heights in performance. This new memory will also use approximately 13% less power, making it especially suitable for datacenters where energy efficiency is becoming increasingly critical.
Check Out Throwboy’s Cute Apple Clothes Collection
Throwboy is usually known for its pillows and blankets, but Juli Clover writes it’s launching a line of Apple-themed shirts.
There’s a rainbow design that lists Apple’s most important products like the Macintosh, iMac, iPod, and iPhone, along with a “1984” design that harkens back to the classic Apple ad and a “Think Different (Again)” t-shirt. Each shirt is priced at $32.99 and can be purchased from the Throwboy website.
Apple Faces Case Alleging Discrimination Against South Asian Engineer
Apple is facing a discrimination lawsuit brought by an Indian female engineer. She alleges that her two managers, one of whom was from India, the other from Pakistan, discriminated against her, Bloomberg News reported. It comes at a time of increasing focus on how Silicon Valley firms treat South Asian employees.
The woman’s case in California state court is the latest to allege workplace bias in Silicon Valley that focuses on cultural prejudices of some tech workers from South Asia. Cisco Systems Inc. is fighting a suit brought by California’s civil rights agency alleging bias against a member of India’s so-called lower castes, known as Dalits. Anita Nariani Schulze is part of the Sindhi minority — she is Hindu, with ancestry in the Sindh region of what is now Pakistan. Her complaint alleges that her senior and direct managers, both male, consistently excluded her from meetings while inviting her male counterparts, criticized her, micromanaged her work, and deprived her of bonuses, despite positive performance evaluations and significant team contributions. Schulze claims the managers’ animus reflects sexism, racism, religious bias and discrimination on the basis of national origin. The Sindhi Hindu nationality is “known for its technical acumen” and its gender equality, she says, which “exacerbated the managers’ discriminatory treatment.”
'12 Angry Men... and Women,' Recorded at The Steve Jobs Theater to Stream on Apple TV
A performance of ’12 Angry Men… and Women ‘by The Billie Holiday Theater Company will be available exclusively via Apple TV from March 26.
That Container Ship Blocking the Suez Canal Will Affect ‘Anything You See in Stores’
One of the world’s biggest container ships has blocked the Suez Canal, a vital shipping route. Delays could mean higher prices for gas and other items.
The extent depends on how quickly the massive vessel, the Ever Given, which holds upward of 20,000 shipping containers and is as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall, can be moved out of the way. Everything from food, furniture, clothes, shoes, exercise equipment, electronics, car parts and carpets could be affected, logistics experts say. “Basically anything you see in the stores,” said Lars Jensen, an independent container shipping expert based in Denmark.
iPad Helps Australian Primary School Drive Innovation And Creativity, Navigate COVID-19 Pandemic
Apple has revealed the story of an Australian primary school that put technology, particularly iPad, at the heart of its work to keep students engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. St Therese Catholic Primary School in Sadleir Miller has students from 50 different cultures, 73 percent of whom are from non-English-speaking backgrounds and three-quarters of whom have English as their second language. Principal Michelle McKinnon explained how years of integrating technology helped drive innovation and creativity amongst her students, as well as guide them through the pandemic.
“The creativity of our students really hit us — they were so clever at sharing what they’d learned,” says McKinnon. “Students shared their own passions and interests more freely in the remote setting, revealing previously undiscovered talents and strengths.” A self-directed learning program invited children to showcase their talents by selecting their own research topics while they studied at home. Using Keynote, iMovie, Pages, Text to Speech, and stop-motion animation, students shared their findings on subjects as wide-ranging as the Great Barrier Reef, painter Vincent van Gogh, and disease prevention in horses. During lockdown, students used the Seesaw app to create digital schoolwork portfolios and share them with teachers. These proved so popular with students, teachers, and families that they are now standard practice at St Therese.
T-Mobile Completes Rollout of Anti-Spam ‘STIR/SHAKEN’ Technology
T-Mobile announced on Thursday that it completed the rollout of its anti-spam STIR/SHAKEN technology.
Surfshark VPN 3-Year Subscription: $83.99
We have a deal on a subscription to Surfshark VPN, a service that offers Military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption, support for IKEv2 and OpenVPN protocols, and unlimited simultaneous connections. A 3 year subscription is $83.99 through our deal, and the deal listing has 2 and 4 year options, too.
You Can Now Use Orchid VPN Starting at a Dollar
Orchid VPN now costs as little as US$1 to get started with the service, the company announced on Thursday.
With Orchid’s iOS and macOS app, users simply buy VPN credits for $1, $5 or $20, which is then turned into a XDAI-backed account. Once the user’s VPN is active, users are only charged for the bandwidth run through the VPN, with no recurring monthly or annual subscription fee, in stark contrast to other VPN offerings. The current market rate for Orchid service is only $0.06 per GB.
A pay-as-you-go blockchain-based VPN is an interesting service.
Thursdays with Bob and Apple Watch – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-25
Thursdays with Bob continue as Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus join host Kelly Guimont to discuss his love of Apple Watch and some of what makes it great.
Slack Has to Reverse Course on Connect DMs Feature After Harassment Concerns
Slack has had to roll back key parts of the Connect DMS feature it just launched amidst concerns about harassment.
'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'Game of Thrones' Actor Alexander Siddig Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Show 'Shantaram'
Alexander Siddig has joined the cast of Apple TV+ series ‘Shantaram’, which is set to resume filming in May.
Nobody Voted on the Arizona Bill to Regulate App Store
Critics are accusing Apple of backroom dealing over the fact that the Arizona HB2005 bill that would affected app stores was never voted upon.
2021 iPad Pro Could Have an A14X Chip
Code found within the iOS 14.5 beta 5 release hints that the 2021 iPad Pros could have an A14X chip based on the M1 chip for Macs.
French Watchdog CNIL Questions Apple’s Compliance With EU Privacy Rules
CNIL, France’s data regulator, is questioning Apple’s compliance with EU privacy rules over personalized advertising.
'Competitive Fun Going on With Apple', Says Intel CEO
Intel’s recently installed CEO Pat Gelsinger indicated that he is looking to build bridges with Apple in a new interview.
Review: MPOW M30 True Wireless Earbuds
The MPOW M30 Wireless Earbuds are very good, very useable, and perfectly listenable, low-cost as AirPods alternatives.
Disney+ Price Will Increase to $7.99 This Friday
Streaming service Disney+ is increasing its price to US$7.99 this Friday, March 26.
As previously announced back in September, Disney+ subscriptions and its bundle package with ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu are getting a price hike. Beginning March 26, subscriptions for the service will jump from $7 to $8 per month, while the annual subscription option will jump from $70 to $80 per year. The Disney+ bundle will increase from $13 to $14 a month.
Cred.ai Offers a Unicorn Credit Card Powered by AI
Cred.ai is a new fintech company that wants to help you improve your credit score with its special credit card powered by AI.
As you buy items on your credit card, Cred will automatically pay them off from your bank account—not instantly (that way, you can still build credit) and not necessarily at the end of the month (that way you don’t float too much debt at any given time, which can also hurt your credit). Even if you autopay your credit card monthly, Cred’s AI can, in theory, do better.
This is old news, but I’m sharing it because the Cred.ai app is now available in the App Store to apply. I applied for the card last night to hopefully review in the future. There is a waiting list unless you have an invite code.
Back Up Your Shortcuts Using iCloud Links With This Shortcut
Apple had some kind of issue on their end that caused iCloud links for shortcuts to stop working. Since shortcuts no longer rely on files within the Shortcuts folder in iCloud, the only way to back up your shortcuts is by generating an iCloud link. The links are working again but only for new iCloud links. Old links don’t work anymore. I’ve been using two shortcuts that I created as a backup. The first one will generate a link for every shortcut you have and create a note in Apple Notes with the links. The second one can back up a single shortcut at a time and appends it to that same note as well as a text file. They can, and should, be modified to fit your own needs and file system. Update: Multiple reports on Friday suggest that old links are working again.