Dave Hamilton and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s 2019 Best Of Awards, and payment systems in the US and UK.
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Activist Report Claims the Silicon Six 'Dodged' Over $100B in Taxes [Update]
In that “tax dodging” is using illegal means to avoid paying taxes, it’s not properly applied to Apple, a company that has long used international law to structure its business in order to pay the least taxes it—legally—can.
Internet Society Sells ORG Domain to Private Firm Ethos
The Internet Society announced plans to sell the Public Interest Registry, an organization that manages .ORG domains, to Ethos Capital.
Apple Reveals 2019's Most Popular Podcasts
Apple used its New York event on Monday to reveal the most popular podcasts of 2019, with Joe Rogan leaving the way.
Apple Music Awards Crowns Billie Eilish as Global Artist of the Year
In the first ever Apple Music Awards Billie Eilish was named Global Artist of the Year and she will have a concert at the Steve Jobs Theater.
Apple Express Transit Arrives in London
Apple made Express Transit Mode available to UK Apple Pay users traveling on Transport for London services, such as the tube and buses.
This VPN App Sent User Data to China
According to a report of VPN apps for 2019, downloads of these apps has increased 54%. But people need to be careful which VPN app they use. The most popular app called VPN – Super Unlimited sent user data to China. But it’s privacy policy made no secret of this.
We regularly collect and use information that could identify an individual, in particular about your purchase or use of our products, services, mobile and software applications and websites… We use various technologies to determine [your] location, including IP addresses, GPS, and other sensors.
The VPN apps I wrote about are all safe (or at least I personally believe them to be safe).
Apple Announces Best Apps and Games of 2019
Apple unveiled the best Apps and Games of 2019, including an Ai-powered camera tool, a sketching app for the iPad, and a wide range of games.
Mr. MacSpeedy – Mac Geek Gab 791
Sometimes speed is what it’s all about. Many of this week’s topics focus around making sure your Mac is running as fast as possible. That’s not all, though. Learn how to test your network from your iPhone, manage Mail plugins effectively, and recapture all those songs you added to Apple Music before they were removed. Of course, any tangents are bonus gifts from John and Dave. Press play and enjoy learning five new things!
Apple and Others Sign Letter to Support Paris Agreement
Apple, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and more tech companies have signed a United For The Paris Agreement letter that calls on the U.S. to stay in the international climate change pact.
They argued that the international pact would “strengthen [US] competitiveness” by helping it lead the way in technologies that will usher in an eco-friendly future. It also sets “clear goals” that help with planning and spur innovation, the companies said.
The letter isn’t a binding commitment, and it’s unlikely to persuade a White House that has both ignored and tried to censor climate science. Nonetheless, it makes clear where numerous companies stand…
In the meantime we can educate people to accept scientific facts and not treat climate change as a hoax or political issue.