‘The New Oil’ Website is a Resource for Privacy
Fri 3:44pm By Andrew OrrThe creator of The New Oil shared his website that gives people resources on privacy. But it’s not just a list of private tools to use. Instead the goal is to give people context and explain concepts like data breaches, why strong passwords matter,…Investigative Report Reveals the Untold Story of the SolarWinds Cyberattack
Fri 3:03pm By Andrew OrrWe have a bit more news about the SolarWinds hack this week. NPR has wrapped up an investigation and reveals the “behind-the-scenes” story.…The Award-Winning Luminar 4 Power Bundle
Fri 2:58pm By Bryan ChaffinWe have a deal on the award-winning Luminar 4 Power Bundle. Luminar 4 is a full-feature photo editor and organizer for Mac and Windows that lets you create edited photos with a single click. This bundle also comes with the Photography Fundamentals Course…Humpback Whale Documentary ‘Fathom’ to Premiere on Apple TV+ on June 25
Fri 1:27pm By Charlotte HenryDocumentary feature Fathom will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+ on June 25, it was announced. The film tells the story of two ultra-committed scientists who study the songs and social communication of humpback whales.…Apple Releases 2021 Environmental Progress Report
Fri 1:22pm By Andrew OrrApple has published the latest version of its annual environmental progress report. There is an easy-to-navigate webpage here, and the longer 105-page PDF here.…Security Friday and a Hitchhiker’s Guide – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-16
Fri 1:18pm By Kelly GuimontAndrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, and a very helpful Hitchhiker’s Guide (not that one).How Anthony Hopkins Ended up Guest Starring in ‘Mythic Quest – Everlight’
Fri 1:05pm By Charlotte HenryA special episode of Mythic Quest arrived on Apple TV+ on Friday and (spoiler alert!) it features a guest appearance from Sir Anthony Hopkins. Variety has the background on how the Everlight episode was made, and how The Silence of the Lambs star ended up…Clipper Card Now Works with Apple Pay For Easier Bay Area Transit
Fri 12:43pm By Charlotte HenryThose in the Bay Area can use Apple Pay when using any form of transit that is accessed with a Clipper card. The feature now works on BART, Muni, Caltrain, and the ferryTechCrunch reported.…The Story of Apple vs Facebook, Told by (Ripped) Action Figures
Fri 12:23pm By Charlotte HenryThe upcoming (eventually) release of 14.5, and in particular the introduction of Ad Tracking Technology, has prompted an almighty fight between Apple and Facebook. In a new video, the Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern explains what's really going... with the…Alaskan Senate Bill Proposes Statewide Blockchain Voting System
Fri 11:45am By Andrew OrrUnder Senate Bill 39, Wasilla Republican Sen. Mike Shower proposes using blockchain technology to support the state voting system.…Apple Music Pays Artists up to Three Times More Than Spotify Per Stream
Fri 10:54am By Charlotte HenryA letter seen by the Wall Street Journal has revealed that Apple Music pays artists a penny per stream of a song. That's a significantly higher rate than that offered by rival Spotify.…Scosche Releases PowerVolt Car and Wall Chargers
Fri 10:25am By Andrew OrrScosche Industries announced new PowerVolt car and wall chargers at CES 2021, and now these products are ready for purchase. The company notes that all car chargers are available globally but the wall chargers are only for U.S.-based customers.…Apple VP Lisa Jackson Joins Time 2030 Committee
Fri 10:22am By Charlotte HenryLisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, has joined the Time 2030 committee. The committee is designed to advise "on the potential solutions and innovations that can best solve the decade's greatest challenges."…Docker Desktop for Mac Adds Support for M1 Chips
Fri 9:46am By Andrew OrrDocker announced on Thursday that its desktop app for Mac adds support for M1 chips in its latest release.…Apple TV+: Sir David Attenborough Doc ‘The Year the Earth Changed’ and New ‘Mythic Quest’…
Fri 8:54am By Charlotte HenryNature documentary The Year the Earth Changed, narrated by Sir David Attenborough is now available on Apple TV+. It is joined on the streaming service by a bonus episode of Mythic Quest.…Plant Real Trees While Playing ‘TerraGenesis’ Space Game
Fri 8:52am By Andrew OrrTerraGenesis is a space terraforming simulator and its publisher has partnered with Ecologi on a new, permanent feature within the game. With the new partnership, and based on the actions players take in TerraGenesis - from daily logins to ad views to…How to Find the AR Easter Egg For Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ Event
Thu 4:34pm By Charlotte HenryThe latest Apple event, 'Spring Loaded', is set to take place on April 20, 2021. Once again, there is an AR Easter egg hidden amongst the event details.…Experiment to See if Apple Watch Can Help Detect COVID-19
Thu 3:32pm By Charlotte HenryApple has teamed up with researchers from the Seattle Flu Study and the University of Washington. The aim is to understand how Apple Watch and iPhones can help to predict respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.…Apple Studios in Early Discussions to Distribute Original Comedy ‘Mr. Lucky’ From Kandell Twins
Thu 2:59pm By Charlotte HenryThere are early discussions taking place regarding Apple Studios serving as a distribution partner for original comedy Mr. Lucky, written by Aaron and Jordan Kandell. It follows the screenwriters selling the pitch to production…Reddit Announces Public Bug Bounty Program
Thu 1:54pm By Andrew OrrFor the past three years Reddit has maintained a privacy bug bounty program for cybersecurity researchers with HackerOne. On Thursday the company announced a public program.…Celebrate Earth Day 2021 by Using Apple Pay
Thu 1:21pm By Andrew OrrNow through April 22 Apple will donate US$1 to Conservation International for every Apple Pay transaction made on apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or in Apple Stores.…Adobe Releases Global Emoji Diversity & Inclusion Report
Thu 1:13pm By Andrew OrrOn Thursday Adobe released the Global Emoji Diversity & Inclusion Report. It surveyed 7,000 emoji users from around the world on how they use diverse and inclusive emojis.…U.S. Sanctions Russia Over SolarWinds Cyberattack
Thu 12:36pm By Andrew OrrThe U.S. has imposed sanctions against Russia for election interference and its role in the devastating cyberattack known as SolarWinds. Additionally, the U.S. will expel 10 diplomats from the Russian mission in Washington, DC.…U.S. House Committee Approve Big Tech Report
Thu 12:32pm By Charlotte HenryThe U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee formally approved a report that accuses big tech companies, including Apple, of either buying or crushing smaller rivals, Reuters reported. The extensive document offers various options for changing…Apple TV+ Titles Have Highest Average IMDb Score, But Netflix Best Value for Money
Thu 11:51am By Charlotte HenryApple TV+ titles' average score on IMDb of 7.24 beats that of its key rivals according to research conducted by personal finance company Self Financial, which tried to find the best value for money streaming service. Furthermore, the Cupertino offering has…Fitness+ Adds New Workouts for Pregnancy, Workouts for Older Adults
Thu 11:24am By Andrew OrrApple’s Fitness+ service is expanding its program with three new categories: Workouts for Pregnancy, Workouts for Older Adults, and Workouts for Beginners. These will be available starting April 19.…Adding Car to HomeKit for In-App Controls and Automation
Thu 11:06am By Charlotte HenrySelf-confessed "home automation enthusiast" Siobhán Ellis integrated an electric car into her Apple HomeKit setup. In a blogpost (spotted by MacRumors) she explained what she did and how she did it.…Extra Storage And You – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-15
Thu 10:10am By Kelly GuimontThursdays with Bob continue as Dr Mac drops by to chat with Kelly about how (and why) to shop for a hard drive, and Bob’s secret for buying them.Apple Launches $200 Million Carbon Removal Project
Thu 9:24am By Andrew OrrOn Thursday Apple announced the Restore Fund, a project that will make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere while generating a financial return for investors.…Choosing a Hard or Solid-State Disk
Thu 6:27am By Bob LeVitusIn honor of World Backup Day (March 31), here are tips for acquiring hard or solid-state disks to use as replacements, additional storage, or backups.…
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