John has loved his 2015 MacBook. It served him well.
Zoom Web Server Will Be Removed in New Update
In an updated blog post, the Zoom web server will be removed in the next update, given recent information that it can be exploited.
JULY 9 PATCH: The patch planned for tonight (July 9) at or before 12:00 AM PT will do the following: 1. Remove the local web server entirely, once the Zoom client has been updated – We are stopping the use of a local web server on Mac devices. Once the patch is deployed, Mac users will be prompted in the Zoom user interface (UI) to update their client. Once the update is complete, the local web server will be completely removed on that device.
SANNCE Home Security IP Wireless Camera With Night Vision: $44.99
We have a deal on the SANNCE Home Security IP Wireless Camera With Night Vision. This device records in HD, has motion detection and night vision, and it can record 24 hours. It will also pan 355 degrees, and it’s $44.99 through our deal.
Uber Comfort Adds Leg Room, Quiet Drivers
A new Uber Comfort tier lets you ask your drive for silence, and uses cars that have more leg room, climate control, and more.
The move allows Uber to charge more for slightly better vehicles and higher-rated drivers that used to be lumped in with its budget UberX tier. This also lets Uber compensate drivers better if they’re willing to forgo the small talk or crank the air conditioning. “Uber Comfort should result in fares for drivers that are at least 20% higher than UberX (not including surge or promotions) for a trip with the same time and distance” an Uber spokesperson tells me.
Twitter Bans Dehumanizing Language Targeting Religion
Twitter is banning dehumanizing language aimed at religious groups. Users can no longer compare these groups to animals or other analogies.
Notably, though, the new rules do not address other groups that may be targeted by this type of hate speech. The company says it plans to eventually expand the policy to cover dehumanizing language that singles out others based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation, though it’s not clear how long that might take.
Apple Music Student Trial Doubled to Six Months
The Apple Music student trial has been doubled to six months, giving students even more value as they decide whether to join or not.
New Macs, New Security Flaws – TMO Daily Observations 2019-07-09
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to talk about the new Mac laptop updates and the latest security flaw courtesy of Zoom.
MongoDB Database Exposed 188 Million Records
An exposed MongoDB database was found on June 18, 2019, containing 188 million records with personal information, just laying out in the open.
Apple Stops Selling 12-Inch MacBook
Apple has pulled from sale the 12-inch MacBook, with the device is no longer shown on its website, whilst the MacBook Air and Pro are updated.
Marriott Set For Major GDPR Fine
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), announced its intention to fine Marriott after it suffered one of the biggest data breaches in history, BBC News reported. The announcement of the £99m ($125.23) fine came a day after ICO announced its intention to fine Britsh Airways a record £183.39 ($226.22 million).
Marriott International’s president, Arne Sorenson, said: “We are disappointed with this notice of intent from the ICO, which we will contest. Marriott has been co-operating with the ICO throughout its investigation into the incident, which involved a criminal attack against the Starwood guest reservation database. “We deeply regret this incident happened. We take the privacy and security of guest information very seriously and continue to work hard to meet the standard of excellence that our guests expect from Marriott.” The ICO said that Marriott had failed to properly review Starwood’s data practices and should have done more to secure its systems. “The GDPR makes it clear that organizations must be accountable for the personal data they hold,” said Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham.
