macOS Mojave 10.14.2 includes support for RTT (real-time text) for Wi-Fi calling, makes it easier to move a story from the Apple News app to Safari, and fixes an AirPlay bug involving third-party speakers.
Apple Releases tvOS 12.1.1
As is often the case, there are no real patch notes for this Apple TV update.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1 for HomePod: Support for China and FaceTime Lights
The update includes support for both Mainland and Hong Kong for the devices, and it causes HomePod’s LEDs to light up during FaceTime calls.
Apple Ships iOS 12.1.1 with More eSIM Support and Live Photo Capture During FaceTime Calls
iOS 12.1.1 includes expanded eSIM support, faster camera switching during FaceTime calls, and the ability to capture Live Photos during FaceTime calls.
uBar 4 Toolbar, a Dock Replacement for Mac: $15
We have a deal for you today on uBar 4, a Dock replacement for Mac. uBar 4 is customizable, expandable, can be displayed on one or all of your monitors, and it has a variety of built-in functions. Check out the deal listing for more. It’s $15 through our deal.
Giving Donations, HDR Compatibility– TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-05
Join host Kelly Guimont to chat with Andrew Orr and John Martellaro about alternate giving for the holidays and various flavors of HDR.
Internal Facebook Documents Reveal iOS Spyware
Among the revelations, we learn more about the company’s free VPN app that was essentially spyware.
We're Witnessing the Death of Tumblr in Real Time
We’re witnessing the death of Tumblr in real time. Recently the company announced it would ban all porn starting December 17 using special algorithms that flag content. But they’ve been flagging everything except porn.
On a purely conceptual level, this was already bad news for many Tumblr users. An NSFW content ban will hurt the livelihoods of artists and sex workers on the site, and potentially lead to a mass exodus of bloggers who want to retain their creative freedom. However, it looks like the problems go even further because Tumblr’s content flagging algorithm is hopelessly incompetent.
I’ve never been much of a Tumblr user myself, but I still knew the platform was like 90% porn. Tumblr will end up losing up to half of its user base. *shocked Pikachu face*
Citizens Can't Afford New Cuban 3G Service
Cuba is one of the last countries on earth to get mobile internet. But a Cuban 3G service launching soon might be too expensive for citizens.
iFixit Sells 2018 Mac Mini RAM Upgrade Kit
iFixit has started selling a RAM upgrade kit for the 2018 Mac Mini. It includes 16GB or 32GB of 2,666MHz DDR4 RAM.