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BBVA Shuts Down Banking App ‘Simple’
In a letter to customers, banking app Simple said that BBVA is shutting the service down and will transfer accounts to BBVA USA.
Netflix Prices Rises Hit in The UK
Netflix prices have gone up in the UK, with the increase set to come into effect this week for existing customers.
iPhone 12 Costs 21 Percent More to Make Than iPhone 11
The blended materials costs for the 128 GB iPhone 12 come in at nearly $415, a 21 percent increase on the iPhone 11.
CES Preview, Wi-Fi 6 Explainer – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-07
Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss what to expect from CES, including the evolution of networking including Wi-Fi 6 and why you should care.
Apple Will Need Just Two Percent of Market to Match iPhone Revenue
The Apple Car will only need to capture two percent of the mobility market to match the revenue Apple currently gets from the iPhone.
JBL Introduces 75th Anniversary JBL SA750 Integrated Amplifier With AirPlay 2
At its virtual HARMAN ExPLORE event, JBL celebrated its 75th anniversary by launching the JBL SA750 Integrated Amplifier.
MiniLED Displays Coming to iPad Pro and MacBook Pro This Year
iPad Pros and MacBook Pros using miniLED displays look set to arrive this year, with a MacBook Air with the display to be released in 2022.
Satechi Releases New Keyboards and iPad Stand
Satechi has released four new USB-C backlit keyboards in different sizes as well as a redesigned iPad stand on Thursday.
Wireless Apple CarPlay Highlights BOSS Audio’s New Stereos
If you’re craving a totally wireless Apple CarPlay experience, this quartet of new after-market car stereos from BOSS Audio can give you that.
New Facial Recognition Tech Works Even When People Are Wearing Masks
Japan’s NEC has launched a facial recognition system that works even when people are wearing masks. Customers for the tool include Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines, Shinya Takashima, assistant manager of the company’s digital platform division, told Reuters. (BBC News also reported that London’s Metropolitan Police uses the technology.)
The system determines when a person is wearing a mask and hones in on the parts that are not covered up, such as the eyes and surrounding areas, to verify the subject’s identity. Users register a photo of their face in advance. NEC says verification takes less than one second and claims an accuracy rate of more than 99.9%. The system can be used at security gates in office buildings and other facilities. NEC is also trialing the technology for automated payments at an unmanned convenience store in its Tokyo headquarters.
App Sale: ‘Book Track’ Library Manager on Sale for $2
Book Track is a library manager and is currently on sale for US$1.99, down from US$4.99. Book Track is the application built for iPhone, iPad and Mac to easily keep track of the books you have purchased and which you would like to read. Manage your personal collection and wish list, searching for books by name or author, doing a barcode scan or entering them manually. Digitizing your personal library has never been easier or faster.
KRAFTGUN Massage Gun: $369.99
We have a deal on the KRAFTGUN Massage Gun. This noise-free massage gun is equipped with a brushless 24V motor and a frequency that reaches up to 40Hz. It comes with three interchangeable attachments and 3.5 hours of work time. It’s $369.99 through our deal.
Get Tickets for Screening of ‘Dickinson’ Season 2
Apple has a website where you can sign up to get tickets for an advanced screening of “Dickinson” season 2. Register by January 6 at 6PM PT/9PM ET.
‘ElectroRAT’ is the First Mac Malware Spotted in 2021
We’re barely a week into 2021 and a piece of Mac malware has already been spotted. Dubbed “ElectroRAT” its primary goal is to steal personal information from cryptocurrency users.
These [malicous] applications were promoted in cryptocurrency and blockchain-related forums such as bitcointalk and SteemCoinPan. The promotional posts, published by fake users, tempted readers to browse the applications’ web pages, where they could download the application without knowing they were actually installing malware.
[Updated] Incoming WhatsApp Privacy Policy Mandates Facebook Data-Sharing
WhatsApp has updated its privacy policies, mandating users to share data with parent company Facebook from early February.
Facebook Tells Businesses it has ‘No Choice’ to Comply With iOS 14
Facebook sent an email to its advertising customers saying that it has no choice but to comply with iOS 14’s App Tracking Transparency.
Key Apple Supplier Predicts Half Billion 5G Phones in Fiscal Year
A key Apple supplier, Murata Manufacturing, has predicted demand for 5G smartphones will clear 500 million devices in the coming fiscal year.
CES 2021: LG Announces World’s First Eyesafe Certified Television
LG announced on Wednesday the launch of the world’s first Eyesafe certified television set. It’s a 65-inch OLED display that emits low levels of blue light.
New Year, New Sales Records – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-06
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest press release about the (non?) hangover spending on Services.
Tim Cook's Gets Bonus Rise After Bumper 2020 For Apple
Tim Cook’s cash bonus increased by 40 percent in 2020 and was part of a wider pay package totaling nearly $15 million.
Intel Releases ‘RealSense ID’ Facial Authentication Technology
Intel released a new technology called RealSense ID on Wednesday. It’s a device for facial authentication that can be used in various devices.
Why Apple Should Make a Foldable iPhone
There has been increased talk of Apple making a foldable iPhone in the near(ish) future. Writing for Inc. Jason Aten said that he doesn’t expect such a device anytime soon, but that it should happen.
In the case of a foldable device, Apple is actually uniquely suited to building something that both makes sense and actually works. Unlike Samsung or Microsoft or Android, Apple makes both the software and the hardware and is very good at both. And, Apple has clearly been working on the hardware. The company was awarded patents as far back as 2017 for “electronic devices with flexible displays.” As far as software, Apple’s advantage is that it can tailor the experience to whatever device it decides to build. I actually think there’s room for a device that fits into your pocket, but still unfolds into something you can use for more than just scrolling through your Twitter or Instagram feed. Honestly, the Z Fold2 was a great device for reading, consuming content, dealing with emails, sending messages, and even video chat. The Duo was even more interesting, especially because of how well made it was, and how thin its overall form factor.
App Store Enjoyed Recording Breaking New Year's Day
Apple revealed it enjoyed a bumper record-breaking New Year’s Day as App Store customers spent over $540 million.
Program Your Own Robot or Drone With a pi-top Kit
I’ve been a fan of Raspberry Pi for years. This tiny computer can do so much with such a tiny footprint. It can be your desktop computer, a classic arcade game, or whatever you dream up. The board even features a general purpose input/ouput (GPIO) header. This allows you to incorporate electronics components, like sensors, LED lighting, motors and servos. Hobbyists have used the Raspberry Pi in robotics applications almost from day one. This latest product, though, takes the hobby to another level. It’s the pi-top [4] robotics kit, and it allows makers to develop just about anything they can imagine. It’s programmable in Python, .NET, and more. You can program your robot or drone to avoid obstacles, recognize lines and objects, respond to gestures, racognize faces, and more. The pi-top [4] Complete Kit includes everything you need to get started. You’ll get the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the pi-top case, and enough electronic components to really get your feet wet. For construction of your robot or drone, the pi-top and included metal plate work with LEGO and Meccano, as well as things you make from raw materials or repurposed objects.