We have a deal on the KeySmart Nano Torch XL Compact Pen Light. this device shines at 120 Lumens and features a a sliding barrel head that enables you to adjust the focus from a wide spill to a narrow spotlight. It’s also designed for one-handed use, and it’s $32.99 through our deal.
Using iOS Shortcuts to Quantify Your Self
Jackson Dame shared how he uses iOS shortcuts and an Apple Watch for lifelogging. I experimented with lifelogging back in 2014-2015, but I gave up after a while. Shortcuts would’ve made it a whole lot easier. Mr. Dame shares a list of all of the data he collects and what tools he uses to collect it, like Data Jar (love this app), Timelines, iA Writer, Charity, Microsoft Excel, and more.
Privacy-Focused Browser Now Has Native Support For M1 Macs
Brave now offers native support for M1 Macs, 9to5Mac reported. This should help the privacy-focused browser utilize the faster speeds offered by Apple’s own silicon. That said, it is built on the Chrome engine, which often brings with it high memory usage and reduced battery performance.
The company says the latest version also has a fix for problems playing videos from a couple of key sites. «Our last desktop browser update of the year (v1.18.77) features native support for M1 Macs, a localization fix for Brave Rewards, and fixes for playing videos on HBO Max and IMDb.» Brave blocks ad trackers by default, and claims to be faster by blocking most ads too.
Latest T-Mobile Data Breach Exposes Customer Data
The latest T-Mobile data breach (this is the third time and the second breach in 2020) has affected an estimated 200,000 people.
The data accessed did NOT include any names associated with the account, financial data, credit card information, social security numbers, passwords, PINs or physical or email addresses. The information that was accessed may have included phone numbers, number of lines subscribed to and in a small number of cases some call-related information collected as part of normal operation and service.
Looking Back At Apple's 2020 – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-30
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!
Twelve South Has a 20 Percent New Year's Sale
Twelve South have produced a range of products that we’ve highlighted at The Mac Observer during 2020. To end the year, the company has a sale, offering these items at a reduced price. There is 20 percent off everything through New Year’s Eve.
Executive Producer of ‘Earth at Night in Color’ Talks on Podcast
Alex Williamson, executive producer of “Earth At Night In Color” on Apple TV+ spoke with Ben Consoli on the Go Creative Show podcast. Topics include filming the series, using special low-light cameras, discovering new animal behaviors, the benefits of using infrared light, the impact of using lights in nature, finding a narrator for the show, and how the pandemic affected production. It’s an hour-long show and you can listen by clicking the link below.
‘GetSchooled’ Charity Data Breach Exposes Data of 900,000 Kids
GetSchooled, a charity run by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has leaked the details of over 900,000 children in a data breach.
The breached information contains extensive personal details of children, teenagers and young adults including: full addresses, schools, full student PII including student phone numbers and emails, graduation details, ages, genders and more…
Full everything. What could be “and more”, medical records? GetSchooled got schooled.
Hudly Invisible Wireless Charger: $69.99
We have a deal on the Hudly Invisible Wireless Charger. This device uses long-range induction coils to charge your iPhone (or Qi-enabled Android device) through surfaces up to 1.6-inches thick. It comes with a removable adhesive for you to attach it to the underside of your desk or table, and it’s $69.99 through our deal.
Apple's Success Despite Ignoring Elon Musk – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-29
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to chat about Apple’s success in unlikely markets after advice against it (e.g., smartphones/maps/watches).
