Introduced today, a new bill in New York City would make the sale of cellphone location data illegal, with fines for violators.
Apple Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard Set (Renewed): $79.99
We have a deal on a “renewed” Apple Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard Set. “Renewed” includes refurbished units, returned units, and open box units, and also means a great deal, because the mouse and keyboard combo is just $79.99, 61% off retail. There’s also a separate deal for just the Apple Wireless Keyboard ($49.99) and just the Magic Mouse ($42.99).
William Barr Wants You to Accept Encryption Backdoor Security Risks
U.S. Attorney General William Barr suggested that Americans should just accept encryption backdoor security risks (via TechCrunch). Encryption Backdoor Risks In a speech today, William Barr called on tech companies to help the federal government to access devices with a lawful order. In other words, ignore the security risks and put a backdoor into their…
Apple Seeks Duty Exemption for Key Mac Pro Parts
Apple has asked the Trump administration to exclude Mac Pro components from any China tariffs, after moving manufacture of the device there.
Apple, Tennessee State University Promote Diversity in Coding
Apple is partnering with Tennessee State University to promote diversity in programming in HBCU C2 Presidential Academy.
Report Shows Apple Apps Come First in App Store Search
A new report shows that Apple apps are typically shown before other apps when users input certain search queries.
Intel Selling Modem Biz, USB Hubs – TMO Daily Observations 2019-07-23
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to theorize about Intel selling their modem business to Apple, and USB/USB-C hubs.
16-Inch MacBook Pro May Cost Over $3000
Rumors about a 16-inch MacBook continue to circulate. AppleInsider summed up the latest developments. It included talk of an LCD display and price point of over $3000.
The 16-inch screen is again said to be a LCD model, running at 3072 pixels wide, by 1920. Assembly duties are said to be performed by Quanta and Foxconn. Should the new model have the same pixel density as the existing MacBook Pro, that suggests the screen is approximately a 16.4-inch display on the diagonal. Any such device would have to be at some point in the manufacturing process now. Prior to the 2016 MacBook Pro, milled shells of the new case enclosure started appearing in April, for the October refresh. At present, it isn’t clear if the report by UDN is uniquely sourced, or a repeat of previous predictions by Ming-Chi Kuo or other venues. UDN also believes that the model will come in starting at about NT$90000, over $3000.
FTC Workshop Could Help 'Nix the Fix'
While all the attention was on Facebook in Washington, down the road the FTC looked into improving the Right to Repair. Wired looked at what went on at the workshop it ran.
The FTC-hosted panel, called “Nixing the Fix,” raised the question of whether consumers should be able to fix their gadgets themselves or bring them to a non-approved repair shop without incurring a penalty. Customers who choose to repair their tech purchases often risk voiding their warranty by doing so. The panel included both proponents of the Right to Repair movement—who say tech manufacturers are putting unnecessary restrictions on gadget repairs in order to perpetuate their market dominance—and those who believe there should be guardrails around personal electronics repairs, whether for safety or cybersecurity-related reasons.
Twelve South's StayGo is a New USB-C Hub
Twelve South has a lot of great tech gear, and today it’s releasing the StayGo USB-C hub. A lot of USB-C hubs are designed to be used with MacBooks. StayGo is desktop-friendly, which means the cords are long enough to tuck away behind your desk. But if you do use it with a MacBook is has a smaller travel cable that can be stored directly inside the device. It has Gigabit Ethernet to connect to super-fast wired networks and servers. The hub also has both SD and Micro SD card readers that can connect & download simultaneously, giving you an easy way to transfer high-resolution photos or 4K video for editing. Connections include 4K HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A 3.0 (x3), independent SD + Micro-SD card slots and 85W USB-C pass-thru power. You can buy it for US$99.99.