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QUICK TIP ALERT: Rotate your iPhone when in the calculator to access a scientific calculator! We have tons for quick tips this week on Mac Geek Gab 902.

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and introduce a rating system for how worried to be about certain stories.

The FBI also said it traced attacks with Cuba ransomware to systems infected with Hancitor. This is a malware operation to access Windows machines.…

Created by the team behind popular game Leo's Fortune, Oddmar was an Apple Design Award Winner in 2018. "Oddmar struggles with life in his village and is not worthy of a place in Valhalla. He is shunned by his fellow Vikings and must redeem himself of his…

We've heard lots recently from Apple whistleblowers like Ashley Gjovick and Cher Scarlett, and the broader #AppleToo movement. But the conversation tends to focus on the company's corporate staff. The Verge has a very powerful and distressing report,…

Over on iMore, Joe Wituschek argues that Spotify is better than Apple Music for a lot of reasons, and the recently released Wrapped feature is one of them. He makes some compelling arguments as to why he has given up on Cupertino's offering. However, I stick…

Google is working on a wearable to challenge the Apple Watch, according to a report from Insider, picked up on by The Verge. It could launch as soon as next year. I suspect that such a device, long-awaited by many, will prove popular, but doubt it can…

Former Ubiquiti employee Nickolas Sharp has been arrested and charged with data theft and extortion.…

The York Regional Police issued a warning on Thursday, saying that thieves are using Apple's AirTag to track and steal high-end vehicles across York Region.…

Apple is offering exclusive deals to customers when they shop with certain brands and use Apple Pay. Shop online with these retailers through December 15 to save money. These offers are only available in the U.S.…

The Queen of Christmas is back! Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues, a follow-up to last year's fabulous Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, debuted on Apple TV+ on Friday.…

Next week, Facebook will start to test Split Payments in Messenger as a bid to compete with the likes of Venmo and Apple Cash.…

Siri can do a lot of things for you, but she can't dictate your emojis. Learn more about this in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 901.

BadgerDAO reported on Wednesday that it lost about 2,100 bitcoin and 151 ether in a hacking attack.…

The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) announced Thursday that Apple Original Films' CODA has received nine nominations. This includes a nomination for Best Picture.…

His Royal Highness Prince William will be the final guest on season two of Time to Walk on Apple Fitness+. The Duke of Cambridge will discuss the importance of keeping mentally fit and reflect on a moment he was out of his comfort zone in the episode, which…

We’ve been watching carefully for the much-rumored Apple augmented reality headset. It’s said to be one of Tim Cook’s favorite projects. What's more, the Cupertino-based tech giant is already facing competition by way of Meta’s Oculus lineup. The…

Dr Mac joins Kelly to chat about troubleshooting your Mac: Where to start, what to look for, and when to call in backup (or your backups).

Amazon announced on Thursday that it's bringing M1 Mac mini instances to the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).…

In October, a Planned Parenthood facility in Los Angeles suffered a data breach. It affected about 400,000 patients.…

Wired writes that Facebook will require at-risk accounts to secure with two-factor authentication, an important security measure for users.…

Apple has warned component suppliers of weakening iPhone 13 demand, Bloomberg News reported. The company's production goal for the lineup had already been cut by up to 10 million units due to supply chain issues and a lack of parts.…

A sixth member of international hacking group The Community has been sentenced in late November. The sentenced defendants were involved in total thefts ranging from approximately US$50,000 to over US$9 million.…

The revolving door at Apple’s Project Titan keeps turning. In its latest loss, an ex-Tesla VP who started work on Apple’s autonomous car program in 2019 has moved on to another company. The former senior director of engineering has gone to an electric…

Apple Music has released a bedtime story read by Nile Rodgers. It promises soothing sounds and narration by the music legend. It's available in Spatial Audio too - perfect for a cold winter's night!

A new Apple Store in Berlin opened on Thursday. Apple Rosenthaler Straße is the first Apple Store in the Mitte borough of the German capital.…

iFixit is partnering with Library Futures, a nonprofit library advocacy group. The company will donate 100 toolkits to libraries to expand peoples' access to repair their devices.…

On Tuesday, new rules approved by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau went into effect. They allow debt collectors you DM you on social media, email, and text you (via NPR).…

Check out what's new with Apple's DIY Repair Program in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 901. Get more information here: https://www.macobserver.com/news/self-service-repair-program/

When pondering what Jack Dorsey would do after his departure from Twitter, my first thought was focusing on Square and cryptocurrency. Now, a few days later, the company has changed its name to Block.…