Apple could become a $2 trillion company thanks to it high level of profitability and the ongoing growth in services.
EU Rules Selling Secondhand eBooks Infringes Copyright
A European court recently ruled that the unauthorized sale of secondhand eBooks infringes upon the owner’s copyrights.
“The decision is not only important for the book sector, but also for the music and film industry, because now also for music and film, downloaded copies may not be resold. The GAU / Media Federation is happy that after many years there is finally clarity about the application of copyright to e-books.
I’m not sure how you would tell the difference between a “used” eBook and new one, unless a proof of purchase was provided. But it’s unfortunate to me that, unlike physical goods, you can’t sell used digital goods.
A Festivus for The Geeks in Us – Mac Geek Gab 794
Cool Stuff Found galore begins this episode, because that’s the spirit of the holiday season. Equally as important, though, are the airing of the grievances, and Mail.app provides a healthy platform for that…with some hints and tips, to be helpful, of course. After all, we each need to learn at least five new things! That’s not all: there are more tips and questions and answers here to enjoy, as well. Press play and join John, Dave, and the rest of the MGG Family for this week’s episode.
NYT Reporters Used a Leaked Location Database to Track the President
I don’t think it’s hyperbole to call this piece “explosive”, “stunning” et cetera. Reporters at the New York Times found a database of location data containing “50 billion location pings from the phones of more than 12 million Americans.” These Americans included two Secret Service agents (and by extension the President), a Department of Defense official, CIA agents leaving for home, and much more. The article is a nightmare to browse because it’s one of their interactive ones, but it’s still worth the read.
The data reviewed by Times Opinion didn’t come from a telecom or giant tech company, nor did it come from a governmental surveillance operation. It originated from a location data company, one of dozens quietly collecting precise movements using software slipped onto mobile phone apps.
2013-2014 Macs No Longer Eligible for Free Screen Repairs
Some MacBook models from 2013-2014 suffered delamination with their anti-reflective screen coating. They are no longer eligible for free repair.
Moskito Smartphone-Controlled Plane with Joystick (Pre-Order): $42.99
We have a deal on the Moskito, a smartphone-controlled plane. Use your thumb to control the speed, and tilt your phone to control the plane with the included joystick. And, you can fly even when it’s dark thanks to the special NIght flight mode. This device ships on January 31st, 2020, but you can pre-order it now for $42.99.
Eight iOS Apps For The Eight Nights of Chanukah
As the Jewish festival of lights begins this weekend, there are a number of apps on iOS that can help you and your family celebrate.
Apple Satellites, Improved Bug Bounties – TMO Daily Observations 2019-12-20
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple getting into satellites for reasons unknown, and new bug bounties.
Lawyers Will Get Most of Your $125 Equifax Settlement
Remember when you signed up to get a US$125 Equifax settlement after its 2017 data breach? Lawyers will get most of it.
The Launch of Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Didn't go to Plan
Boeing’s Starliner passenger spacecraft launched smoothly on Friday. However, as The Verge reported, things went wrong after that. It is now unable to dock with the International Space Station.
NASA and Boeing are working together to figure out what to do next with the spacecraft. Since the Starliner cannot reach the ISS, Boeing is going to try to bring it safely home, demonstrating how it will land on future missions. It’s possible that Starliner will return to Earth and land at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in the next 48 hours. However, that’s not official yet, and Boeing says it will provide updates on what the team decides. Today’s botched launch is a big blow for both NASA and Boeing, which have been working for years to get to this flight. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is a critical part of NASA’s Commercial Crew program, an initiative to develop private US vehicles to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. During today’s test flight, Boeing planned to demonstrate Starliner’s ability to travel to space and dock with the station.
