Proton apps will get new alternative routing as a way to block attempts at censorship, whether it’s by governments, ISPs, or network admins.
How TAG Huer is Trying to Compete With The Apple Watch
By any measure, the Apple Watch has won. The device helps Apple dominate the wearables market and outsells all its rivals by a significant margin. However, TAG Huer is hoping the 2020 version of its Connected smartwatch will help it stay in the game. Wired took a look at the device.
Its Monaco watches are square so it’s conceivable that we could one day see a square smartwatch from the brand, but the new TAG Heuer Connected shows that we’re unlikely to get a device that doesn’t look and act like a conventional watch. That’s unsurprising from a Swiss watchmaker, but it’s also notable in that it makes TAG Heuer one of the only genuine alternatives to Apple remaining. Five years after its first smartwatch, the 2020 edition of the TAG Heuer Connected isn’t dramatically different. The team of 30, up from four and now based in Paris, is doubling down on the idea of watch craftsmanship, both on the hardware and in the digital watch faces, and adding its own custom Sports app for golf, running and cycling.
Apple Signs Open Letter Opposing State Anti-LBGTQ Bills
Apple joined major tech firms in signing an open later opposing anti-LGBTQ legislation passing through a number of State Houses.
Comcast Just Revealed 200,000 Unlisted Phone Numbers
Comcast says it accidentally published the names, phone numbers, and addresses of almost 200,000 of its customers.
Is The Event You're Going to Canceled Yet?
A large number of events, including major tech conferences, have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Given the constantly evolving situation, it can be hard to keep track of what is happening to events you were due to go to. Luckily, isitcanceledyet.com is helping to keep people as up to date as possible. Scroll through and you can check if what you were meant to attend is still going ahead.
Working From Home Isn’t For Everyone, But it’s Not Overrated
Writing for ˆThe New York Times, Kevin Roose says that working from home is overrated. Is it really though? I took umbrage at the sensational headline until I came to this part (emphasis mine):
But I’ve been researching the pros and cons of remote work for my upcoming book about human survival in the age of artificial intelligence and automation. And I’ve now come to a very different conclusion: Most people should work in an office, or near other people, and avoid solitary work-from-home arrangements whenever possible.
In other words, this article is an ad for his book. Moving on. To be fair, if you tend to fall on the extroverted end of the spectrum, maybe remote work isn’t best for your mental health. But calling it “overrated” just because you don’t care for it is simplistic.
Apple Partners With Jimmy John’s For Apple Pay Promo
Apple is partnering with Jimmy John’s for its latest Apple Pay promotion. Through March 15 you can get a special deal when you use Apple Pay.
Apple Dominated Wearables Market in Q4 2019
Apple dominated the wearables market in the fourth quarter of 2019, with Xiamoi trailing behind in second place.
Apple Seeds watchOS Beta Five
Apple seeded the fifth Beta of watchOS 6.2 to developers on Wednesday. MacRumors took a look at some of the new features on offer.
watchOS 6.2 introduces Apple Watch App Store support for in-app purchases, which will allow developers to create and sell Apple Watch apps that offer in-app purchase options and subscriptions. Code in iOS 13.4, the companion update to watchOS 6.2, suggests that both the iPhone and the Apple Watch will in the future have a “CarKey” feature that will let them be used in lieu of a car key to unlock NFC-capable vehicles. It’s not clear if this feature will be available when watchOS 6.2 launches, but it is in the works.
Apple to Join Tech Firms at White House For Coronavirus Meeting
Apple is amongst the tech firms asked to take place in a White House meeting to discuss the response to the Coronavirus outbreak.