Get into the holiday spirit with our iPhone 16 Pro Max giveaway! Don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Fully Functional Apple I in Original Box Signed by Steve Wozniak Up for Auction
A fully functional Apple I signed by Steve Wozniak with rare original box is up for auction with a starting bid of US$50,000. The set includes: original Apple-1 board, original Apple-1 box, signed inside the lid in black felt tip by Steve Wozniak, “Woz”, original Apple Cassette Interface (ACI), original Apple-1 Operation Manual, original Apple Cassette Interface manual, a vintage Apple-1 power supply, a vintage Datanetics keyboard in wooden case, a vintage 1976 Sanyo monitor, and a vintage Panasonic cassette player. This Apple-1 computer was restored to its original, operational state in September 2020 by Apple-1 expert Corey Cohen, and a video of it running and functioning is available upon request. A comprehensive, technical condition report prepared by Cohen is available to qualified bidders; he evaluates the current condition of the unit as 8.0/10. Bidding starts December 10 until December 17.
AirPods Max Announced – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-08
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s new AirPods Max specs, pricing, and comparison to other headphones.
Apple 'Uniquely Positioned' to Launch 360-Degree Bundle
Apple could create a “360-degree bundle” encompassing both hardware and software, according to analysis by investors.
Adobe Lightroom Adds Support for M1 Macs, ProRAW
Adobe Lightroom is now a native app for M1 Macs and supports Apple’s ProRAW photo format it will release in iOS 14.3 for iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max.
As we’re getting started on desktop Arm / Apple M1, we’ll continue to optimize for Arm and M1 in subsequent releases. And if you’re on an Intel based computer, don’t worry…we’ll continue to invest in and improve Lightroom for you too.
‘For All Mankind’ Receives Early Renewal for Season Three
Apple announced on Tuesday that its show “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+ has been renewed for a third season.
Amtrak App And Website Now Supports Apple Pay
Amtrak customers can now use Apple Pay, as well as Google Pay and PayPal, to purchase tickets on its mobile app and website.
Apple and Cloudflare Created a New DNS Protocol
Apple and Cloudflare have teamed up to create a new DNS protocol called Oblivious DNS-over-HTTPS, or ODoH.
Apple’s Fitness+ Service Launches on December 14
Apple’s Fitness+ service it announced this year will officially launch on December 14 on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Apple Releases New ‘AirPods Max’ Over-Ear Headphones
Apple has launched a new product called AirPods Max, a wireless, over-the-ear headset with high-fidelity audio, active noise cancellation, and more.
100 Entries to Win the Ultimate Gaming Giveaway and Donate to Charity: $10
Our friends at Stack Commerce have new take on a giveaway for us today, the Ultimate Gaming Giveaway. The short version is that when you donate $10—which goes to Playing for Change—you’ll get 100 entries int the giveaway. And this giveaway is loaded with stuff:
- PlayStation 5 Console (Value: $499)
- 5 Years of PlayStation Plus (Value: $299.95)
- Xbox X Series Console (Value: $499.99)
- 5 Years of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (Value: $899.40)
- Secretlab TITAN Gaming Chair (Value: $459)
- Corsair Optical Gaming Keyboard (Value: $229.99)
- Sony X900H 65 Inch TV: 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (Value: $1,897.99)
- Bose QuietComfort 35 Series 2 Gaming Headset (Value: $329.99)
There are options for more tickets, too. If you enter, good luck!
EU Lays Out New Search Ranking Guidelines For Google And Other Tech Firms
Google, Microsoft, and other tech firms will have to provide more transparency about how they rank online search results. Reuters reported on new EU guidelines forcing the change that were released on Monday.
The guidelines, which take immediate effect, will be followed up next week by the publication of draft rules that could eventually impose further restrictions on the tech sector… The Commission said the guidelines require online platforms to identify the algorithmic parameters that determine ranking and to share them with companies. “These guidelines set the standard for algorithmic ranking transparency and will increase fairness in the online platform economy, which drives innovation and welfare for millions of Europeans,” European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement.
Apple's Lisa Jackson Talks Climate Change and Malala Partnership
In a new interview, Apple’s Lisa Jackson discussed the copany’s climate change initiatives and its work with campaigner Malala Yousafzai.
Apple Releases iOS 14.2.1 for HomePod
Apple has released a 14.2.1 update for the HomePod and HomePod mini, bringing general bug fixes and improvements ahead of iOS 14.3.
California Launching COVID-19 Exposure Notification App in Partnership With Apple and Google
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will launch its COVID-19 exposure notification app, developed with Apple and Google.
Will We See an Apple Hardware Plus Software Subscription?
Analysts at Loup Ventures wrote a wish list of an Apple hardware + software bundle they call a 360° bundle. I call it a wish list because there are no rumors or evidence suggesting this is Apple’s plan, and the article tries to align shareholder wishes with consumer wishes. However, my opinion is that this sort of bundle is in the realm of possibility. The iPhone Upgrade Program is already a subscription, the only thing missing is the software.
For hardware subscriptions and ultimately a 360° bundle to gain wide adoption, the product family must work seamlessly together, the infrastructure to service and maintain those products must exist, and the products must hold their value over time. Apple is the only company that can bring all three of those together.
New on TV+, Announcement Speculation – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-07
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest shows to debut on TV+ and the possible debut of some new Apple gear.
Apple Music is Now Available on Google Nest Speakers
Google announced on Monday that Apple Music is now available on its Nest product line of speakers, like Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, and Nest Mini.
Next Gen Apple Silicon Aiming to Outperform Intel's Fastest Offering
The next series of Apple silicon is aiming to outperform the fastest Intel chips and could arrive as early as 2021.
Migrating Your Mac and Its Data — Mac Geek Gab 847
It seems to be the season… Migration Season, that is! So many new Macs, so many migrations, so much data, and so many questions! Thankfully your two favorite geeks have answers, as does the MGG Family. Press play and listen as John and Dave take you through all these and more. Of course, there’s more: Quick Tips are aplenty and there might even be some Cool Stuff Found! Whatever it is, you’ll enjoy learning at least five new things this episode!
45 Years After Apple, Steve Wozniak Starts Another Company
Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple 45 years ago and now he’s starting another company. It’s called Efforce, and according to CNBC it will reside “business in the green tech and blockchain space.”
According to Efforce, “investors can participate in energy efficiency projects buy [sic] acquiring tokenized future savings,” while companies benefit from such improvements “at no cost.” Using blockchain, “a smart contract redistributes the resulting savings to token holders and the companies without intermediaries based on exact consumption/savings data.”
How Apple Brings HDR to Non-HDR Displays
Stu Maschwitz wrote an interesting article on Extended Dynamic Range, or how Apple brings High Dynamic Range to non-HDR displays. This doesn’t just refer to its Pro Display XDR; it’s how iPhone OLED displays can be defined as HDR.
So Apple has a method of showing HDR and SDR content together on the same screen. It works on every display Apple bills as “HDR,” even though the phones are performing the stunt using a different underlying technology than the 30″ Mac display. The XDR uses “local dimming” to light up an array of LEDs brighter behind the HDR pixels, as needed. The OLED displays drive each pixel to the desired brightness individually.
Dutch Antitrust Probe Targets Contactless Payments Like Apple Pay
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets announced on Friday the start of an investigation into payment apps and NFC.
How the U.S. Used the Patriot Act to Track Web Browsing
Government entities have been using Section 215 of the Patriot Act as justification to collect logs of web browsing activity.
In fact, “one of those 61 orders resulted in the production of information that could be characterized as information regarding browsing,” Mr. Ratcliffe wrote in the second letter. Specifically, one order had approved collection of logs revealing which computers “in a specified foreign country” had visited “a single, identified U. S. web page.”
New Apple TV+ Ad Highlighting Big Name Originals
A new advert for Apple TV+ was posted on YouTube on Friday. It highlighted the streaming service’s biggest original serious like The Morning Show, Defending Jacob, Ted Lasso, and Servant. It arrived on the same day that new shows Stillwater and Earth at Night in Color became available.