John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to chat about tips and options for purchasing a new machine, including John’s plans for a new iMac.
You Have One Week to Opt Out of Amazon’s ‘Sidewalk’ Network Service
Amazon Sidewalk is the company’s network mesh service that shares your internet bandwidth with Amazon devices. You must opt out by June 8 if you don’t want this because the setting is turned on by default.
The new wireless mesh service will share a small slice of your Internet bandwidth with nearby neighbors who don’t have connectivity and help you to their bandwidth when you don’t have a connection.
By default, Amazon devices including Alexa, Echo, Ring, security cams, outdoor lights, motion sensors, and Tile trackers will enroll in the system.
WWDC Media Preview — Media+
Chuck Joiner of MacVoices joins host Charlotte Henry to have a look ahead at WWDC 2021. How much will Apple’s media offering feature?
Reminder: You Can Charge AirPods With an iPhone 12 MagSafe Puck
If you have a MagSafe puck you got with an iPhone 12 or purchased separately, you can use it to charge your AirPods.
Postal Workers Targeted With Phishing Campaign
Postal workers returning to the office after COVID-19 restrictions may find themselves targeted by a new phishing campaign.
The email-based campaign, observed by Cofense, is targeting employees with emails purporting to come from their CIO welcoming them back into offices.
The email looks legitimate enough, sporting the company’s official logo in the header, as well as being signed spoofing the CIO. The bulk of the message outlines the new precautions and changes to business operations the company is taking relative to the pandemic.
The Apple TV App Now Available on Nvidia SHIELD
Starting on Tuesday, Nvidia SHIELD owners can use the Apple TV app to purchase or rent movies and TV shows, and access Apple TV+.
Coinbase Cards Can Now be Added to Apple Pay
People who have a Coinbase Card can add it to Apple Pay starting this week, the cryptocurrency exchange announced on Tuesday.
WWDC 2021: More Women Than Ever Enter and Win Swift Student Challenge
More young women than ever before both applied and have been victorious at the 2021 Swift Student Challenge and will attend WWDC.
Facebook-Funded Study Says iOS 14 Privacy Settings are Harmful
A paper that was recently posted to Social Science Research Network says that iOS 14’s App Tracking Transparency harms competition and consumers.
Meat Supplier JBS Hit With Cyber Attack, Data Not Affected
JBS SA shut down its computer networks for its operations in Australia and North America due to a cyberattack.
Backup servers were not affected, and the company is actively working to restore systems as soon as possible, according to a statement from JBS USA Monday. The processor said it’s not aware of any customer, supplier or employee data being compromised or misused.