In this episode, Bryan Chaffin ask if Apple’s rumored next iPad Pro is the Mac replacement long predicted. They also discuss what went wrong with Apple TV gaming, and the pros and cons and cons and cons of iPhone driver’s licenses. They sneak some Anki Vector love in there, too.
Rare Bipartisan Push to Scrutinize Silicon Valley After Google+ Fiasco
Google+ recently suffered an incident where a bug potentially exposed the data of thousands of users. Now we’re seeing a bipartisan push to reign in tech companies after a deluge of leaks.
At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune (R., S.D.) said it is increasingly clear from Google+ as well as Facebook Inc.’s earlier Cambridge Analytica scandal that industry self-regulation is no longer sufficient to protect users’ privacy.
We should never have trusted corporations to be able to self-regulate in the first place. That’s like telling a criminal to voluntarily turn themselves in.
This Voting Siri Shortcut Finds Your Polling Place
A Redditor created a handy voting Siri shortcut that tells you where your local polling station is so you can vote on November 6.
PSA: Skype 7 Shuts Down November 1, Skype 8 Required Going Forward
Starting November 1st you’ll need Skype 8 for all Skype chats on your desktop or laptop, and November 15th for iPhone and iPad.
The Internet of Things Will Bring a Creepy Future
The Internet of Things will turn everything into a computer, and will also create a creepy future for us with less privacy than ever before.
Mr. Schneier argues that the economic and technical incentives of the internet-of-things industry do not align with security and privacy for society generally. Putting a computer in everything turns the whole world into a computer security threat — and the hacks and bugs uncovered in just the last few weeks at Facebook and Google illustrate how difficult digital security is even for the biggest tech companies. In a roboticized world, hacks would not just affect your data but could endanger your property, your life and even national security.
Apple Acquires Machine Learning Startup for Photos
Apple has acquired Danish machine learning startup Spektral. Its technology separates people and objects from a background in photos.
Stardew Valley Coming to iOS
Popular game Stardew Valley is coming soon to iOS. It will arrive in the App Store on October 24. The app is being developed by London-based studio The Secret Police.
Chucklefish has been handling the business and marketing side of things. While the game will launch first on the iOS App Store, The Secret Police are currently working on finishing up the Android version, and I hope to give you more news about an exact launch date soon.
It will be available for US$7.99.
macOS: How to Show All Finder Tabs Like Safari
Just like in Safari, you can Show all Finder Tabs. This presents the tabs in a grid view that makes it easy to see content.
China Spy Hacks Again, Subscription TV Streaming Overload - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-10
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to try to sort out Bloomberg’s latest Chinese server spy hack report, plus they dive into the growing problem with subscription streaming TV service overload.
iPM Silicone Cases for iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR - $14.99
We have a deal on iPM silicone cases for iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the upcoming iPhone XR. They’re made fro silicone and flannelette and offer inexpensive protections for your new iPhone at $14.99.