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Recall Reveals Amazon Ring Doorbells Could Set Your House on Fire
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed that Amazon’s Ring surveillance doorbells could set your house on fire. The company has issued a voluntary recall for second-generation devices. A spokesperson for Ring said that customers don’t need to return their device. Instead, the company sent out an email with proper installation instructions.
Consumers should immediately stop installing the recalled video doorbells and contact Ring for revised installation instructions or download them here. Consumers can check if their video doorbell is part of this recall through Ring’s website or app.
Ring has received 85 incident reports of incorrect doorbell screws installed with 23 of those doorbells igniting, resulting in minor property damage. The firm has received eight reports of minor burns.
New Macs. Same Old 720p Camera.
Apple announced three new computers at its latest event but there is one element of the Mac it has not upgraded for too long – the camera.
Apple Now Supports Custom Apps for Enterprise
Apple revealed on Tuesday that it now supports custom apps for businesses and educational institutions within certain Apple tools.
Apple Silicon Now Has a Name: M1. And It's Impressive
Ever since WWDC 2020 we’ve wondered how Apple would brand its “Apple Silicon” chip for the Mac. Now we know, and it’s amazing.
The Michigan COVID-19 App is Now Available
The Michigan COVID-19 app is now available to download, letting users know if they come into contact with a person who has the virus.
LED Light 3-in-1 Micro/Type-C/Lightning Charger Cable: $11.95
We have a deal on an LED Light 3-in-1 Charging Cable with built-in Micro USB, USB-C, and iOS connectors. And LED lights, because you need LED lights in your cables. It supports charging speed up to 2.4A, and is a meter long. It’s $11.95 through our deal.
Which M1 Mac Should I Order? — Mac Geek Gab 843
Apple announced their M1 Macs today, the first Macs made with Apple Silicon chips. Join Dave and John as they dig into the specs to find out what the differences — and similarities — are between these models, helping you decide which one to order. Press play… and don’t get caught!
Chip Chat with John "M1" Martellaro – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-10
Today Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “One More Thing” event, Apple Silicon, and imminent purchases.
Prepare for ‘His Dark Materials’ Season 2 With AR App
To prepare for “His Dark Materials” season 2, HBO released an augmented reality app called His Dark Materials: My Daemon. Created in partnership with Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA-winning creative studio Framestore, His Dark Materials: My Daemon is a first-of-its-kind entertainment app that brings narrative elements from the show into daily life, as a user’s daemon is by their side at all times, encouraging them to participate in activities that contribute to overall mind, body and spirit health. Users are encouraged to take part in fitness activities like walking or running, as well as other kinds of self-care, such as taking some time to themselves, watching a movie, or reaching out to a friend. The app detects everyday activity through Apple Health and Spotify, syncing with favorite fitness, sleep, and meditation apps. Daily habits, hobbies and new challenges become fuel to progress further through the journey that’s at the heart of the app.
Mac Mini Gets Major Upgrade With New M1 Chip
It isn’t just laptops getting an Apple silicon-style overhaul – Apple announced that there will be a new Mac mini containing the M1 chip too.
macOS Big Sur Will Arrive on November 12
At the Mac event on Tuesday, Apple announced that macOS Big Sur will arrive on November 12 with a complete redesign of the operating system.
Apple Launches New MacBook Air With M1 Chip
Apple unveiled the first Mac with its new M1 chip at its ‘One More Thing’ event – a MacBook Air with a variety of impressive features.
New MacBook Pro Gets M1 Chip With 20 Hour Battery Life
New 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros were announced on Tuesday with Apple’s custom M1 system-on-a-chip.
TMO's Live Coverage and Commentary of Apple's "One More Thing" Event
Apple’s “One More Thing” event starts shortly, and TMO‘s staff will be providing coverage and commentary on our Live Blog throughout. Come join us!
Apple Store Down Ahead of 'One More Thing' Event
As is so often the case, the Apple Store has been taken offline ahead of Tuesday’s ‘One More Thing’ event.
How to Watch Apple's 'One More Thing' Event, November 10, 2020
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Apple is hosting an event titled ‘One More thing’. and there are lots of ways to watch.
Compal Electronics Suffers DoppelPaymer Ransomware Attack
Computer manufacturer Compal Electronics has been hit by a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack, and the ransom is US$16.7 million.
DoppelPaymer is a ransomware operation known for attacking enterprise targets by gaining access to admin credentials and using them to spread throughout a Windows network. Once they gain access to a Windows domain controller, they deploy the ransomware payloads to all devices on the network.
According to the DoppelPaymer Tor payment site linked to in the ransom note, the ransomware gang is demanding 1,100 Bitcoins, or $16,725,500.00 at today’s prices, to receive a decryptor.
TMO Contributor Kelly Guimont (#14) - BGM Interview
Kelly Guimont is a long-time podcaster, Contributor for The Mac Observer, the host of the Mac Observer’s Daily Observations podcast, and a tech support guru. In her 14th appearance, Kelly and I chat about our favorite streaming TV shows and movies of late.
As is our custom, we alternate. I open with a very positive review of the 2020 series The Right Stuff (Disney+). Kelly was up next with Penny Dreadful (Showtime). John then raves about the movie and then series Mystery Road. (Amazon). Kelly chimes in next with extreme praise for The Mandalorian S2/E1 (Disney+) and, later, an update on Lovecraft Country (HBO Max). John delves into the fabulous The Hundred-Foot Journey (Amazon) and scifi/romance Tuck Everlasting (Disney+). And there’s more! Join us as we explore together what’s great about these shows.
Kathryn Hahn Joins ‘The Shrink Next Door’ on Apple TV+
Kathryn Hahn will join Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell in “The Shrink Next Door” based on the podcast from Wondery and Bloomberg Media.
FCC Approves Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger
The FCC has approved Apple’s new MagSafe Duo charger, and it’s likely we’ll see it released by the end of the year.
Apple Silicon Could Lead to Lower-Cost Macs, Predicts Top Analyst
Apple will host its ‘One More Thing’ event on Tuesday, at which the first Apple silicon macs are expected to be unveiled. In a new note to investors, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee became the latest to predict that the shift may result in lower-cost Macs.
“With the move to in-house capabilities, Apple is looking to regain control over the pace of the technology roadmap on the processor chips, and create a common architecture across all Apple products, making it easier for developers to write and optimize applications for the product ecosystem,” the analyst writes. For consumers, Chatterjee believes that a lower bill of materials cost with a new Apple Silicon chip could lead to Mac devices with a lower price point targeting a wider market. More specifically, the analyst contends that Apple could release an SKU with a price point between that of the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. The analyst estimates a standalone market opportunity of 10 to 15 million unit volume for the new Mac device, with a starting average selling price (ASP) of $1,000. That implies about a $15 billion opportunity for Apple, “which will assure multi-year growth in a lackluster PC market.”
Create Stunning Photos with this App's 100+ Effects, Fine Tuning Controls, Smooth Interface: $19.99
We have a deal on Photo Effect Studio Pro, photo editing software for the Mac and Windows. It features more than 100 effects presets developed by professional photographers and graphic designers, 30 frames to give your photo an extra degree of sophistication, and fine-tuning controls for Exposure, Brightness, Saturation, Rotate, Curve Adjustment, Color Balance, and more. This app is $19.99 through our deal. I’m linking to the Mac version of the deal, but the deal listing has an option for the Windows version, too.
OmniFocus Widgets for iOS 14 Arrive With Version 3.11
Announced on Monday, OmniFocus widgets arrive with the 3.11 update. These let you access your most used perspectives and most timely action items. This includes: A Forecast widget with a calendar view for today and the days ahead; A Perspective Items widget with a list of upcoming items in a perspective of your choice.
Both of these are available in small, medium, and large widget sizes, and can have their font size customized to suit your needs. The update also includes a New Inbox Item widget—a large, friendly button for immediately opening OmniFocus to add a new item to your Inbox.
YouTube Updates iOS App to Support HDR Video on iPhone 12 Range
The YouTube iOS app now supports HDR video on the iPhone 12 range. As iMore noted, the video-sharing platform has supported such video for a while but needs to update the app every time a new device is released.
While YouTube has offered HDR support for iPhones since the arrival of iPhone X, the app does require an update every time a new device is released. That’s less than ideal but, thankfully, YouTube seems to be pretty on the ball and gets the updates out relatively quickly. It did take a few weeks last year, though. The newly updated YouTube is available as a free download from the App Store right now. Not that you’d know what to expect from the release notes! ‘Fixed bugs, improved performance, explored the edges of the known universe.’