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You Can Pre-Order Your New iPhone 13 Now
Pre-orders for the iPhone 13 range, unveiled at the ‘California Streaming’ event earlier this week, are now open.
Thursdays with Bob: Margaritas and Sidecars – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-16
Today, Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about the magic of multiple monitors without buying a whole new display. And margaritas. But mostly screens.
Movo's All-in-One HD Webcam, Mic, and Ring Light Shipping Now
These days, the work-from-home movement is stronger than ever. Unfortunately, much of our gear for video conferences isn’t up to snuff. We face video problems on calls, unclear audio, and poor lighting. Fixing all of these could cost hundreds of dollars in audio-visual equipment. Or, we could simply try out the Movo WebMic HD Pro, a Kickstarter campaign beginning to ship in the US now. Movo is known for helping empower content creators, and now aims to help remote workers look and sound their best. The WebMic HD Pro features a built-in 1080p camera, cardioid condenser microphone, headphone monitoring port, and an integrated LED ring light. Kickstarter pricing is $119, a 30% discount off the projected retail price.
The Joys of Multiple Mac Monitors
Dr. Mac shows you how to get more screen real estate for free (as long as your Mac and iPad are new enough…)
The DIY Raspberry Pi Automatic Guitar Tuner
First of all, “music is notably mathematical” is a brilliant pun. Second of all, this project is a brilliant merger of Maker DIY tech and music, especially since the gadget actually turns the pegs for you to tune your guitar strings. This Raspberry Pi project is based on Band Industries’ Roadie 3 automatic tuner. I love the fact that Jean-Gilles not only provides the instructions and source code for the project, but also the 3D printing files.
Music is notably mathematical, so it should come as no surprise that many makers turn to creating their own Raspberry Pi-based solutions for musical problems. Today we’ve got a sharp, problem-solving creation to share from maker Guyrandy Jean-Gilles. Tired of twisting his pegs, Jean-Gilles opted to develop his own Raspberry Pi Pico-powered automatic guitar tuner.
'OSX.ZuRu' Malware Spreads From Trojanized Apps via Sponsored Search Results
The latest Mac malware to be discovered is called OSX.ZuRu. It spreads via infected apps from sponsored search results.
The legitimate and the malicious iTerm2 application bundles contain a massive number of files, including several Mach-O binaries. Moreover, the malicious version appears largely benign (as is the case with most applications that have been surreptitiously trojanized). As such, it takes us a minute to uncover the malicious component.
TP-Link Introduces Tri-band Gaming Wi-Fi Router
If someone’s gaming is bogging down your wireless network, TP-Link has the answer. Its gaming Wi-Fi router has a dedicated band for them
5 Brands to Consider for iPhone 13 Accessories
Yesterday we published a list of 13 brands to consider when you’re buying iPhone 13 cases. Today we have five brands to list for your iPhone 13 accessories.
An AirTag Alternative: Chipolo ONE Spot
Looking for a third-party AirTag? Check Out Chipolo One Spot from Mac Geek Gab 888.
Health Apps Must Warn Users of Data Breaches, Says FTC
The Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement on Thursday. It says that health apps and wearable companies must warn their users of data breaches or face fines.
In a policy statement adopted during an open meeting, the Commission noted that health apps, which can track everything from glucose levels for those with diabetes to heart health to fertility to sleep, increasingly collect sensitive and personal data from consumers These apps have a responsibility to ensure they secure the data they collect, which includes preventing unauthorized access to such information.
Excellent news. Now they should make sure the fines are high enough to deter repeat offenders (cough T-Mobile).
Reminder: Set Up a Shortcut to Preorder Your iPhone 13
Friday, September 17 at 5AM PT/8AM ET is the day that people can officially preorder their iPhone 13. Set up a shortcut to speed up the process.
PrivacyTools Website Rebrands as Privacy Guides (Update)
PrivacyTools.io is a website I’ve long used to learn about different types of private software. The team announced that it will rebrand as Privacy Guides.
Our work maintaining PrivacyTools has been extremely difficult of late without access to key assets such as the domain and without the participation of its founder.
This name change is the first step in this process of regaining our independence as a community. Eventually, we plan on creating a new legal organization designed around the community to ensure our long-term sustainability. This will take some careful planning and time to get right, but we’re confident we can prevent this from ever happening again, and keep us independent of any one team member.
Update: It appears there is some contention or intra-politics. The official PrivacyTools Twitter account said it is a project split, not a rebrand.
Is Your VPN Leaking Your IP Address?
Learn how to do a DNS Leak Test to find out if your VPN is actually secure with this quick tip from Mac Geek Gab 888.
Then, test For leaks here: https://www.dnsleaktest.com.
GoPro Releases New HERO10 Black Camera With 5.3K Video
GoPro has announced its newest camera, the HERO10 Black that delivers better image quality and twice the speed as previous models.
Cloudflare Supports 'Early Hints' to Speed up Web Browsing
Cloudflare announced it is the first company to add server support for Early Hints. This aims to help speed up websites by as much as 30%.
New Products at Mimeo Photos Include Mounted Prints
Mimeo Photos has recently launched mounted photos and expanded its size options for wall decor and photo prints.
Mimeo Photos users can now transform their favorite photos, designs or artwork into a customized mounted wall print to adorn the walls of their home, office or studio. Mimeo Photos also expanded its wall decor category to include eighteen new sizes and added two new sizes to its photo prints offering. As the No. 1 photo product extension in the Mac App store, Mimeo Photos continues to innovate and expand its product offering, while also being available everywhere its customers’ photos are taken and stored.
TMO Staff Preorders – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-15
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what they are (and aren’t) ordering from yesterday’s announcements.
Inside Project Raven, a Team of Former NSA Analysts Who Worked for the UAE Government
Project Raven was a team that included more than a dozen former U.S. intelligence operatives recruited to help the United Arab Emirates engage in surveillance of other governments, militants and human rights activists critical of the monarchy. Reuters tells the story.
The operatives utilized an arsenal of cyber tools, including a cutting-edge espionage platform known as Karma, in which Raven operatives say they hacked into the iPhones of hundreds of activists, political leaders and suspected terrorists. Details of the Karma hack were described in a separate Reuters article today.
An interesting story. We know that iOS 14.8 patched a vulnerability used by the Pegasus spyware, but I haven’t heard much about Karma.
Horizen (ZEN) and Braintrust (BTRST) Now Available on Coinbase Pro
Coinbase announced on Wednesday support for Horizen (ZEN) and Braintrust (BTRST). These can be traded on Coinbase Pro.
