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Logitech Reinvents the Scrollwheel with MX Master 3 Mouse
The next generation of the company’s MX Revolution/MX Master family of mice reinvents the variable scroll wheel yet again, and this time they’re doing it with electromagnetism.
Firefox Blocks Third-Party Tracking Cookies And Cryptomining by Default
Mozilla released the latest version of the Firefox browse which blocked third-party tracking and cryptomining by default.
A U.S. Senator Suggests Prison Time for Mark Zuckerberg
In an interview, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg should be imprisoned for Facebook’s privacy scandals.
These Cases Confirm an iPhone 11 Rumor
New cases from totallee confirm a rumor we’ve seen about the iPhone 11, which will be announced on September 10.
iPhone SE Upgrade Arriving 2020 to Boost Sales
Apple will launch a low-cost smartphone, an upgrade iPhone SE, in Spring 2020, according to reports from Asia.
Advertisers Came Up With a Dumb New Way to Track You
Advertisers aren’t happy with solutions like Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention. They came up with an alternative version to cookies.
Apple Cancels Richard Gere Drama 'Bastards'
Apple has canceled Bastards, a drama series led by Richard Gere and based on the Israeli-based series called Nevelot.
Fake AI Voice Revealed in March Cybercrime Case
A fake AI voice was used to impersonate a CEO’s voice to demand a fraudulent transfer of US$243,000. No suspects have been found yet.
Apple, Burberry Partner to Create 'R Message' Chat App
Apple and Burberry are partnering on a feature called “R Message” that will be integrated within Burberry’s iOS app.
More Info on USB4 and how Fast it Transfers Data
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) published new information today about the upcoming USB4 specification.
Gimlet and WSJ Launching New Podcast
Gimlet, the Spotify-owned podcasting firm, and the Wall Street Journal will formally launch their podcast collaboration, ‘The Journal’, today.
iPhone Hack Hits Android and Windows Phones Too
The unprecedented cyber attack on iOS devices revealed last week went well beyond iPhones and was used for surveillance on Uighur civilians.
Apple Watch Getting New Sleep Tracking Feature
Apple is set to announce a new sleep tracking feature for the Apple Watch, perhaps as early as its media event next week.
Happy Labor Day, from Everyone at TMO!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and The Mac Observer will be taking the day off for some outdoor fun with friends and family. Better yet, we hope you are, too. We’ll resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, September 3rd. Enjoy the holiday!
Apple Card's First Accessory: A Wooden Wallet
Apple warned that leather and denim can stain your titanium Apple Card. To help, a company called KerfCase created a wooden wallet.
Malicious Websites Have Been Hacking iPhones
Google’s Project Zero security team recently announced that some malicious websites have been hacking iPhones.
Big Tech is Not Moving Out of China Anytime Soon
Major U.S. firms, including big tech companies, look set to stay in China for the foreseeable future, according to a new survey.
Happy #positiveTwitterday Everybody
Users are tired of the sniping, arguing, and fake news on Twitter, so for one day they are making it a happier place – #positiveTwitterday.
Control Nike's Adapt Huarache Shoes With Siri and Apple Watch
Nike is releasing a new edition in September called Adapt Huarache, and they can be controlled via Siri and Apple Watch.
Apple Tells Developers to Get Ready for Dark Mode
Apple updated its developer page today, telling developers to get ready for Dark Mode, and providing resources and documentation.
Apple Sends Out Invitations for September 10 Event
Apple just sent out a wave of invitations to the media, with the event set for September 10 at Apple Park.
Pokémon Masters for iOS is Live
Pokémon Masters on iOS is now available to download, although there were some server problems when the game arrived a day early.
Apple Unveils New Independent Repair Provider Program
Apple will provide independent repair firms with the same resources it provides to Apple Authorized Service Providers.