Today I have one of those devices I’d have features in Cool Stuff Found if we didn’t have a deal on it. It’s called the LuminAID PackLite Max 2-in-1 Phone Charger, and it’s great for camping. It’s part lantern and part iPhone charger. It works with Android devices, too, if that’s your thing. It can recharge via a built-in solar panel, or through a USB connection. It’s waterproof and it floats, so come on, thats cool! Check out the promo video below. It’s $34.99 through us, 30% off retail.
Alexa's Lead in the Voice Assistant Market - TMO Daily Observations 2018-05-03
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to discuss Amazon Alexa’s apparent lead in the voice control platform game and how Apple’s Siri on HomePod fits in.
The Myth of the Failing iPhone X and Other Earnings Report Notes - ACM 460
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss the myth of the failing iPhone X, where that myth comes from, how it’s sustained, and how Apple’s own data says otherwise. They also talk about how Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri tried to dispel those reports during Apple’s quarterly conference call with analysts. They also look at the indicators that HomePod, on the other hand, isn’t doing well, and Tim Cook’s continued insistence on focusing on sound quality when we really want a capable home assistant. They cap the show with some perspective on just how much money Apple is paying out to shareholders.
Qi Wireless Home Charging Kit for iPhone: $45
We have a deal for you today on the Qi Wireless Home Charging Kit for iPhone. The kit includes a small, magnetic charging pad that can be used to mount your phone on the wall or other surfaces, and a sleek, minimalist, snap-on magnetic case. It’s $45 through us.
Apple Q2 2018 Earnings Report, Mobile Safari Alternatives - TMO Daily Observations 2018-05-02
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s second fiscal quarter earnings, plus Andrew tips us off to some alternatives to Safari on the iPhone and iPad.
WhatsApp's Future, No Project Marzipan this Year - TMO Daily Observations 2018-05-01
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about what Jan Koum leaving Facebook means for WhatsApp, plus they look at when we can expect Apple’s unified Apple app development platform.
Dashlane Password Manager Premium Subscription: $17.98 with Coupon Code
We have a deal on a subscription to Dashlane Password Manager, an online password storage system. Features include password generation, support for two-factor authentication systems, access from a variety of devices, and more. A one year subscription is $19.98 though us, but coupon code DASHLANE10 takes another 10% off, bringing it to $17.98. That coupon code works on the three and five year subscription options, too.
Is It Time to Replace Your AirPort Router? – Mac Geek Gab 707
APFS support in third-party apps continues to grow, there’s now an app to search for 32-bit apps, secondary iCloud IDs might work well for you, and Apple’s official acknowledgement of the end of the AirPort router line brings up one of our favorite topics again: what Wi-Fi solution is best for your home? John and Dave talk through all of this, all for you. Just like Sister Hazel sang. Or something like that. Just press play and enjoy!
Amazon's Obsession With Our Personal Lives
Page 2 of Particle Debris takes a look at all the ways Amazon is trying to insert itself into and learn about our personal lives. Customers are continually manipulated into choosing convenience and neglecting standards for privacy. Now, an Amazon family robot looms.
Raspberry Pi Mastery Bundle: $34
If you want to learn how make a Raspberry Pi do some really cool stuff, but don’t know where to start, check out today’s deal:The Raspberry Pi Mastery Bundle. The collection of eight courses teach you how to make your hardware projects with a Raspberry Pi, how to automate your home, how to use a Raspberry Pi for robotics, and more. The bundle is regularly priced at US$895, but right now it’s available with a crazy 96% discount for only $34 through our deal.
