Whatever stage someone is at, we could all do with a guide to life sometimes. Luckily, the cast of Apple TV+ comedy Trying offers some advice and explains how their characters are navigating the ups and downs. Season two of the show is available to subscribers now.
eBook Platform ‘BookBub’ Introduces The Short List for More Discounts
In an email sent to users, Bookbub has announced The Short List, a way to get discounts on new eBooks.
Pandora’s Artist Platform Adds Track Reporting for Listening Stats
Pandora’s Artist Marketing Platform (AMP) has added a new feature for creators called Track Reporting to provide listening statistics.
Apple TV+ Earns Total of 25 Daytime Emmy Nominations
Following a new round of announcements this week, Apple has received a total of 25 Daytime Emmy Award Nominations.
How Apple Arcade Shows an OS Merger Isn’t Wise
Alex Blake of Digital Trends writes how the nature of Apple Arcade shows the pitfalls of merging iOS and macOS.
You see, Apple Arcade is a showcase for all that’s wrong with taking two very different operating systems and mashing them together into a mixed-up medley where no one wins. Because developers have to make games that work on the tiniest iPhone and the largest iMac, they are forced into compromises that weaken the games on both platforms.
I see his point and I think I agree with him. No one wins except maybe the lowest common denominator. Maybe the more powerful M1 chip would change that, but probably not. iPadOS apps haven’t yet taken full advantage of the chip, as one example.
Satechi Releases Mac mini Stand and Hub with SSD Enclosure
Satechi’s newest product is a stand + hub combo for the Mac mini that includes an SSD enclosure. It’s available to purchase for US$99.99.
Cryptomator’s Major 2.0 Upgrade is Available in TestFlight, Now Open Source
File encryption app Cryptomator is readying a major 2.0 upgrade and interested users can test the beta within Apple’s TestFlight app on iOS.
Last Day to Get Apple TV+ Free for a Year With a New Device
Wednesday, July 30, 2021, is the last day customers can activate certain new devices and get Apple TV+ free for twelve months.
Windows 11: What Apple Can Learn From Microsoft's Upcoming OS
Microsoft recently unveiled Windows 11. With the first test builds now available, Mac user Parker Ortolani decided to give it try for 9to5Mac and see if there is anything Apple can learn from it.
Windows has never looked “beautiful.” It’s always been a mashup of different eras going back to the ’90s with some paint on the surface. Windows 10 did a nice job of covering up some of the mess and it made the OS more usable. But Windows 11’s biggest feature by far is its new design language that extends across the system. It’s still familiar and recognizable as Windows, but it feels like they really care about the way this operating system looks and feels in a way they haven’t before. The company has implemented a fresh new look for the task bar and the start menu. Icons have fun new playful animations, and many also have a new look with more personality and depth. The default wallpapers included in Windows 11 complement the new taskbar really nicely as well.
Hackers Sell Personal LinkedIn Data From Leak Affecting 700M Users
Hackers are selling the personal information of over 700 million LinkedIn users. Here are the data types that were leaked:
Email Addresses; Full names; Phone numbers; Physical addresses; Geolocation records; LinkedIn username and profile URL; Personal and professional experience/background; Genders; Other social media accounts and usernames
On June 22nd, a user of a popular hacker forum advertised data from 700 Million LinkedIn users for sale. The user of the forum posted a sample of the data that includes 1 million LinkedIn users.
