VIOFO announced on Tuesday the release of its P800 1080p webcam plus microphone combo, and it comes with a privacy cover built into it.
Authoritarian Governments May Not Like Satellite Internet
An interesting report today examines how authoritarian governments will handle the challenge of satellite internet like Starlink.
Russia’s space chief Dmitry Rogozin, in August of 2020, said that Starlink is “a rather predatory, clever, powerful, high-technology policy of the USA, which uses Shock and Awe in order to advance, before all, their military interests.” Rogozin publicly stated the more humanitarian aspects of Starlink, in that it would provide internet access to people living in remote areas, “nonsense.”
REvil Ransomware Crew Extorts Apple With Device Schematics
Timed with Apple’s spring event on Tuesday, the group behind REvil ransomware claims to have secret device schematics hacked from Quanta Computer.
Car Consortium Brings Ultra Wideband to Digital Car Key Spec
The Car Connectivity Consortium is adding Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra Wideband connectivity to its Digital Key 3.0 specification.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini Available to Order in Purple From Friday
Apple is adding a purple model to the iPhone 12 and mini lineup, with orders starting on Friday, April 23, availability from April 30.
Digital Rights Group Calls on Congress to Abolish the App Store
The Senate Judiciary Committee is preparing to hear testimony from app developers regarding the App Store. In preparation, Fight For The Future has created AbolishTheAppStore.org.
By centralizing software distribution through the App Store, Apple is upholding the unjust laws of authoritarian regimes and restricting innovation in the mobile software industry. We believe that iOS should work like every other general purpose computing system, including Apple’s own MacOS. Developers should be free to create — and users should be free to install — software directly onto the devices that they own without asking for Apple’s permission.
Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro Portable Dual Monitor: $177
We have a deal on the Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro, a portable display that connects to your laptop as a second display wherever you go. It works with Mac, Windows, Chrome, or Linux laptop via a USB cable, and you attach it physically to the upper lid of your laptop so that it’s always with you. It slides out when you want to use it, and there’s a mirroring mode that allows you to turn it around soo you can share your screen with someone sitting across from you. It’s offers 1080p resolution, and coupon code SAVEDUEXPRO at checkout brings the price on this device down to $177.
iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS Big Sur 11.3. watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 Available 'Next Week'
iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and macOS 11.3, watchOS 7.4 and tvOS 14.5 will all land “next week,” according to an Apple press release.
Spring Forward Breakdown – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-20
Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to break down today’s “Spring Forward” announcements including all the new things we did (and didn’t) see.
Dissecting Apple's Loaded Spring (Event) — Mac Geek Gab 867
Minutes after Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event ended, do you know what your two favorite geeks did? They recorded this episode for you to dissect and discuss the elements that stuck out to them. Listen (or watch!) as John and Dave dig in and share. Press play…and enjoy learning at least five new things!