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Why Billie Eilish Apple TV+ Doc Looks Like ‘The Office’
Pop stars notoriously come up with all sorts of weird demands for those around them. However, director R.J. Cutler was not quite prepared for Billie Eilish to ask for their Apple TV+ collaboration to look like The Office. He explained the request to Entertainment Weekly.
It took a second for the acclaimed The September Issue director to understand what the young music phenom was looking for, exactly. But by spending more time with her, “I realized what she meant was, as you know, there’s a unique relationship that the John Krasinski character in particular has with the camera in The Office, which is a full documentary. And that’s really what she was alluding to,” he tells EW. “That kind of connection to the camera was something she wanted the opportunity to have in making a documentary.” While it’s not an element that takes over the film, “There are two or three key moments where she connects with the camera in a way that is reflective of who Billie is in her connection to her audience,” the director adds.
Mozilla VPN Arrives on macOS and Linux
After rolling out on platforms like Windows, Android, and iOS, the Mozilla VPN arrives on macOS and Linux for US$5/month.
The Mozilla VPN isn’t the cheapest option on the market. However, Mozilla has said that, because it uses fewer lines of code than other VPNs, the service is faster than many rival ones. You can connect to more than 280 servers in more than 30 countries via the VPN without any bandwidth restrictions.
I think US$5/mo is definitely one of the cheapest VPNs on the market.
CES 2021: Scosche Launches USB-C PD PowerVolt Car and Wall Chargers
The new PowerVolt USB-C Power Delivery line from Scosche offers quick and convenient power connectivity for both wall and car charging.
Zynga Joins Apple and Others in Backing will.i.am Angel Foundation STEAM Education Drive
Zynga joined Apple, Laurene Powell Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, and others as a launch donor for will.i.am’s foundation’s new education initiative.
Bryan is More Than Just Decorative – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-12
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and the latest iteration of Apple Car news.
CES 2021: ‘Hubble’ Combines an iPad Case With Hub for Ports
Hubble is a new product from Fledging that takes the concept of an iPad case and adds ports you find in hubs.
Andy Samberg, Ben Stiller Collaboration Heading to Apple TV+
Brooklyn 99 star Andy Samberg is working with writer Andy Siara, Noah Hawley, and Ben Stiller on a sci-i comedy-drama for Apple TV+.
Big 'Dickinson' Energy - Media+
Daily Observation’s host Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte to celebrate the return of ‘Dickinson’ to Apple TV+. They also discuss digital premieres and events.
CES 2021: OWC's new Thunderbolt Dock adds Ethernet, USB, and More Thunderbolt Ports to Your Mac
At CES this week, OWC has announced the latest iteration of its Thunderbolt Dock, this one leveraging the new features unlocked by macOS Big Sur to allow you to add more Thunderbolt ports to your Intel or M1 Macs. With three, fully-capable Thunderbolt ports on the back, plus one on the front to which you connect your Mac, the possibilities are wide open. In addition to those, there are three 10Gbps USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card, headphone out, and a USB 2.0 port, giving you expansion options for days, including the ability to add up to two 4K displays or a 5K/6K/8K display. This self-powered hub will also deliver up to 90W of Power Delivery to your Mac laptop. Pre-orders are available today with units shipping later this month.
CES 2021: Satechi Releases Elegant Aluminum 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand
Satechi has released its second product during CES 2021 on Tuesday. This one is an aluminum 2-in-1 magnetic wireless charging stand perfect for iPhone 12 owners.
CES 2021: Plugable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub Brings Ethernet, Charging, and 4K HDMI
At CES on Tuesday, Plugable announced their new USB-C 7-in-1 hub, following the work-from-home trend of bringing Ethernet and 4K video to users in an easy-to-pack form factor (to use at home now, and for when we can go places again!). In addition to two 5Gbps USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 4K HDMI, SD and microSD card slots, the Plugable hub includes a USB-C Power Delivery charging port capable of up to 87W of USB-C pass-through charging for your laptop and USB devices. Shipping now, this hub is available at Amazon for $34.95 at the time of publication.
Digital Library Book Readers Borrowed 430 Million Books in 2020
Book sales, both digital and physical, increased in 2020. Book borrowing did too, with OverDrive reporting 430 million ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines browsed in 2020. This is a 33% increase over 2019.
The most significant genre growth in 2020 was children’s and YA fiction and nonfiction because of remote and hybrid learning. In addition, more than 2 million checkouts occurred through Public Library CONNECT partnerships and the Sora student reading app. More public library and school partnerships than ever enabled students to use their school credentials to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from both their school and local public library.
CES 2021: PopSockets Launches PopPower Charger, Supports iPhone Fast Charging Mode
PopSockets announced the PopPower at CES 2021. It is a Qi-certified charger, and is compatible with all Qi-certified devices. It supports the Qi standard’s new Extended Power Profile (EPP), providing continuous delivery of up to 15 watts of wireless power. It costs US$60 and supports fast charging mode on Apple (and Samsung,) products.
CES 2021: Disruptive Technologies Launches Second Generation of Temperature Sensor
Disruptive Technologies launched the second generation of its Temperature Sensor at CES 2021. The company said the sensor can deliver over 15 million data points – 30 times more than the previous generation while maintaining the same form factor and size. It also has the same 15-year battery life. Data generated by the sensor is end-to-end encrypted. It is €49 ($USD 59.60), or €39 per sensor if you order 25 or more, with deliveries starting in May.
Apple Releases iOS 12.5.1 to Fix COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Older Devices
Apple released iOS 12.5.1 on Monday to fix an issue with COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on older devices.
Apple and Hyundai to Sign Electric Car Production Deal by March
Apple and Hyundai will sign a deal to partner on autonomous vehicles by March, according to reports from South Korea.
Samsung Robots, Kelly vs Ringing iPhones – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-11
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some announcements from CES, and Kelly’s quest to answer calls hands free.
CES 2021: LIVALL Rolls Out New Smart Cycle Helmets
Smart cycle helmet brand LIVALL unveiled its latest products at CES 2021, and will launch the BH60 Neo range with various safety features.
CES 2021: Otterbox Debuts Mobile Gaming Accessories
Otterbox a smartphone mount for your console controller, an Xbox controller shell, an iPhone gaming case, and a privacy screen protector for CES 2021.
Biogen and Apple Launch Cognitive Health Study With Apple Watch, iPhone
Apple has teamed up with Biogen on a new health study to monitor cognitive health using an Apple Watch and an iPhone as tools.
New Values-Focused Videos Appear on Apple UK YouTube
Three new videos appeared on the Apple UK YouTube channel that all related to the iPhone and highlighted the company’s values.
CES 2021: Earin A-3 Brings 14.3mm Dynamic Drivers to True Wireless Earbuds
Earin, the company who brought the first true wireless earphones to market, has announced their latest model, the Earin A-3. Sleeker than all previous models, the A-3 fits completely in the outer ear, with no stem, and yet is still able to pack a 14.3mm dynamic driver to deliver full sound. Available later in Q1 2021 for US$199, Earin A-3 uses the combination of a microphone, an accelerometer, and an adaptive algorithm to monitor voice and background noise in real-time, removing ambient noise and giving wearers high quality music and calling experiences. With 5-hour battery life, USB-C and wireless Qi charging, and Earin’s past performance, we expect these to be winners. Look for Earin A-3 at both Earin.com and Amazon later this quarter.
CES 2021: Satechi Unveils Dock5 Multi-Device Charging Station
Mobile accessory company Satechi has unveiled a new multi-device charging station called Dock5 as part of CES 2021.
All The Gear, But No Idea(r) — Mac Geek Gab 852
Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That’s not all, though, your two favorite geeks have Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips to share, too. Join in the fun: press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!