We have a deal on the Oco HD Security Camera. This device can capture HD footage and beam it straight to your phone. You can also store your video via microSD card, or use the company’s cloud service and view it any time via the mobile app. It’s $79 through our deal, but promo code CMSAVE20 at checkout brings it down to $63.20.
Why the iPhone XR Isn’t More Popular
Something is happening with the iPhone XR. No one except Apple knows for sure what the sales numbers are relative to the XS family. But interesting questions are being posed.
UK Facebook Hearing: Global Democratic Institutions Being 'Upended by Fratboys Billionaires from California'
The session was wide ranging, but included accusations that Facebook has upended democratic institutions, led by “frat bot billionaires from California.”
6 iPad Note Apps for Typing and Handwriting
Some people like to hand write notes, and others prefer typing. Here are six iPad note apps covering both categories.
iPhone XR Popularity, Facebook Goes To Parliament – TMO Daily Observations 2018-11-27
Host Kelly Guimont talks to John Martellaro about the popularity(?) of iPhone XR, and Charlotte Henry about Facebook’s trip to Parliament.
Ajit Pai Accused of Weakening Oversight of Cell Carriers
Last week the FCC announced several initiatives to help combat SMS spam. But consumer groups say they actually weaken oversight of cell carriers.
By now Ajit Pai has developed a fairly impressive skill: take something that cellular carriers lobbied for, and justify it by insisting it’s essential for overall efficiency and effective consumer protection.
Basically, cell carriers want the FCC to classify text messages as Title I Information Services. This removes certain consumer protections and makes it possible for carriers to censor any speech they think is “controversial.”
It's Not Just White People Listening to Podcasts Anymore
It’s not just white people listening to podcasts anymore. Ten years ago three quarters of the audience were white. Now it’s more diverse.
Apple Empowers Women With App Development Program
Apple wants to support female entrepreneurs better with its new Entrepreneur Camp, a program that will be focused on app development.
Smart Speaker Buyers Brush off Privacy Concerns
A study from researchers at the University of Michigan found that smart speaker buyers tend to brush off privacy concerns.
“What was really concerning to me was this idea that ‘it’s just a little bit more info you give Google or Amazon, and they already know a lot about you, so how is that bad?’” said Florian Schaub, an assistant professor in the University of Michigan School of Information and a co-author of the study. “It’s representative of this constant erosion of what privacy means and what our privacy expectations are.”
It’s too early in the morning and I can’t think of the term for this, but this study seems a bit loaded to me. Do these buyers already not care about privacy, or did buying a smart speaker further erode their concerns?
Power All of Your Devices with Pass-Through Charging and Built-In AC Outlet: $214.99
We have a deal on the LifePowr A3 Portable Outlet, a portable battery with USB charging ports and a standards AC plug, too. All told, it has a USB-C port, a QC3.0 USB-A port, a 2.4A USB-A port, and that AC plug. It also does passthrough charging, and the battery has a capacity of 27,000mAh. This device is $214.99 through our deal.