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Visible Deal Gives 2 Months Unlimited Data for $11
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Visible Deal Gives 2 Months Unlimited Data for $11

Andrew Orr · February 1, 2022

Visible is offering a deal that provides two months of unlimited data at US$11.00 for each month. The 2for22 deal starts tomorrow, February 2.

‘Agricultural Right to Repair Act’ Could Expand Repair for Farmers
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'Agricultural Right to Repair Act' Could Expand Repair for Farmers

Andrew Orr · February 1, 2022

The Agricultural Right to Repair Act was recently introduced in the Senate, sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.).

Apple TV+: Bilingual Thriller ‘Now and Then’ to Debut May 20, 2022
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Apple TV+: Bilingual Thriller 'Now and Then' to Debut May 20, 2022

Charlotte Henry · February 1, 2022

Bilingual thriller series “Now and Then” will premiere globally on May 20, 2022 on the Apple TV+ streaming service.

Web App Notifications Coming With iOS 15.4
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Web App Notifications Coming With iOS 15.4

Jeff Butts · February 1, 2022

Web app notifications have never been possible on iOS or iPadOS, but the latest beta hints the feature could be coming soon.

JOBY Launches Motion Control Devices for Smartphones
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JOBY Launches Motion Control Devices for Smartphones

Andrew Orr · February 1, 2022

JOBY releases motion control devices that work with iPhone. JOBY Spin creates 360-degree shots, and JOBY Swing has a slider for linear shots.

The New York Times Acquires Wordle
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The New York Times Acquires Wordle

Charlotte Henry · February 1, 2022

The New York Times has acquired Wordle, whose creator said it “will be free to play for everyone” following the transition.

App Store Introduces Support For Unlisted Apps
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App Store Introduces Support For Unlisted Apps

Charlotte Henry · January 31, 2022

The App Store is now supporting unlisted apps, which do not appear in App Store categories and can only be accessed via a direct link.

Apple Watch Fall Detection Saves Georgia Man’s Life
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Apple Watch Fall Detection Saves Georgia Man's Life

Andrew Orr · January 31, 2022

The Apple Watch Fall Detection feature has been recently credited with saving a man’s life in Morrow, Georgia.

Jamf Software on Over 36 Million Student Devices Globally
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Jamf Software on Over 36 Million Student Devices Globally

Andrew Orr · January 31, 2022

Jamf believes its software is now on over 36 million student devices around the world across more than 32,000 schools.

Apple TV+ Announces New Preschool Series ‘Pretzel And The Puppies’
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Apple TV+ Announces New Preschool Series 'Pretzel And The Puppies'

Charlotte Henry · January 31, 2022

Animated preschool series ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ will premiere on the Apple TV+ streaming service on February 11.

Pinterest AR Shopping ‘Try On’ Feature Expands to Home Decor
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Pinterest AR Shopping 'Try On' Feature Expands to Home Decor

Andrew Orr · January 31, 2022

Try On for Home Decor is an expansion of Pinterest AR Shopping which was previously only available for lipstick and eyeshadow.

Apple Providing Resources to Celebrate Heart Month
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Apple Providing Resources to Celebrate Heart Month

Charlotte Henry · January 31, 2022

Throughout February, Apple will support U.S. users’ bids to get healthy and move more with a variety of resources to celebrate Heart Month.

NFT Company ‘Unblocked’ Valuation Rises After $10 Million Seed Round
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NFT Company 'Unblocked' Valuation Rises After $10 Million Seed Round

Andrew Orr · January 28, 2022

Unblocked rises to a US$90 million valuation following a US$10 million seed round led by Tiger Global and Penske Media Corp.

Microsoft Stopped an Insane 3.47 Tbps DDoS Attack
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Microsoft Stopped an Insane 3.47 Tbps DDoS Attack

Andrew Orr · January 28, 2022

Microsoft’s Azure cloud division shared that it stopped a 3.47 Tbps DDoS attack, and two other attacks that were over 2.5 Tbps.

Apple Original Films And Series Receive Producers Guild Awards Nominations
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Apple Original Films And Series Receive Producers Guild Awards Nominations

Charlotte Henry · January 28, 2022

Apple Original films and series ‘Coda’, ‘Come From Away’, ‘Ted Lasso’, and ‘The Morning Show’ have earned Producers Guild Awards nominations.

How the ‘America COMPETES’ Act Could Affect Cryptocurrency
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How the 'America COMPETES' Act Could Affect Cryptocurrency

Andrew Orr · January 28, 2022

A provision in the America COMPETES Act would give the Treasury unchecked power to ban cryptocurrencies, reports Coin Center.

Apple Posts Another $100 Billion Plus Quarter
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Apple Posts Another $100 Billion Plus Quarter

Jeff Butts · January 27, 2022

Apple had a historic first quarter of 2022, beating Wall Street estimates with an EPS of $2.10 on $123.95 billion in revenues.

Apple Releases iOS 15.4 Beta, and Now Anyone Can Use Face ID With a Mask
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Apple Releases iOS 15.4 Beta, and Now Anyone Can Use Face ID With a Mask

Jeff Butts · January 27, 2022

It’s taken longer than it probably should have, but Apple’s latest iOS beta allows you to use Face ID with a mask.

Apple Patent Suggest Biometrics Could Come to AirPods
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Apple Patent Suggest Biometrics Could Come to AirPods

Charlotte Henry · January 27, 2022

An Apple patent application indicates it may introduce biometrics to futures models of the AirPods for users authentication purposes.

‘OSX.DazzleSpy’ is a Fully-Featured macOS Implant for Espionage
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'OSX.DazzleSpy' is a Fully-Featured macOS Implant for Espionage

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

OSX.DazzleSpy is a new macOS implant targeting Hong Kong pro-democracy websites. It affects the Safari browser on macOS.

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Smart iPhone Tricks

Bob LeVitus · January 27, 2022

Dr. Mac rhapsodizes about recent iPhone innovations he finds impressive.

Researchers Create First Silk-Based Physical Unclonable Function
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Researchers Create First Silk-Based Physical Unclonable Function

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea developed a silk-based physical unclonable function (PUF).

Apple’s GDP Makes it 8th Richest Country in the World
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Apple's GDP Makes it 8th Richest Country in the World

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

If Apple was a country it would be the eighth richest in the world, according to analysis. Apple GDP would be just over US$900 billion.

Apple May Turn Your iPhone Into a Credit Card Payment Terminal
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Apple May Turn Your iPhone Into a Credit Card Payment Terminal

Jeff Butts · January 27, 2022

Tap to pay is ubiquitous for all smartphone users, but Apple may use it to turn your iPhone into a standalone credit card payment terminal.

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