A key figure in the development of Apple Silicon, Jeff Wilcox, has left Cupertino and is returning to his previous employer, Intel.
Thursdays with Bob: Resolutions and Reader Mail – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-06
Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont to share some feedback from the “Dear Dr Mac Mailbag” and offer some resolution inspiration.
Survey Reveals 87% of Teens in the United States Own an iPhone
A survey conducted by investment bank Piper Sandler in Fall 2021 shows the popularity of the iPhone. 10,000 teens were surveyed in 44 states.
Apple Announced iPod Mini and Xserve G5 on January 6, 2004
Apple announced the iPod mini on January 6, 2004, with the company also unveiling the Xserve G5 on the same day.
HomeKit Secure Video Bug Breaks Thumbnails
While the live security camera view works fine, a bug in HomeKit Secure Video may leave your quick-look thumbnails very outdated.
Dapper Labs First NFT Company to Register as Lobbyist for US Government
Vancouver-based Dapper Labs has recruited Crossroads Strategies as a lobbying firm. The NFT company is the first of its kind to do so.
The company reported that it would lobby for “Policy related to NFTs, blockchain and financial services.” Aside from recruiting a lobbying firm, Dapper Labs also recruited Alison Kutler as its new head of government affairs back in November 2021. Kutler is the former chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau and special advisor to the chairman of the FCC from June 2015 to Apr 2017.
CES 2022: Satechi's New Headphone Stand Can Also Charge Your iPhone
Satechi announced a 2-in-1 headphone stand at CES 2022 that can also charge your iPhone. It’s available to preorder for US$79.99.
Proton Shares Year in Review With Product Plans for 2022
Proton, makers of ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, has shared its 2021 Year in Review. The company has also shared its plans for the year ahead.
'NoReboot' is an iOS Bug That Can Fake a Shutdown to Trick You
ZecOps writes about “NoReboot,” the ultimate persistence bug that can trick the user into thinking the device has been shut down.
'PDF Expert' for iOS Lets You Convert PDFs to Word, More
PDF Expert’s latest update lets you convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, PNG, TXT, and other formats. The built-in PDF converter is a part of the PDF Expert PRO subscription at US$49.99/year. The PRO subscription also allows you to edit the text and images in PDFs, sign documents, redact sensitive data, and more. The current PDF Expert PRO subscribers get the new converting functionality at no extra cost.
Nanoleaf Strengthens Its Thread Over HomeKit Support
Nanoleaf devices will help strengthen your smart home mesh network acting as border routers for other Thread over HomeKit devices.
Oral-B Demonstrates the Latest in Connected Mouth Care at CES
Oral hygiene is important, and Oral-B has made some big announcements in its connected mouth care product lineup at CES 2022.
CES 2022: Satechi Launches Pro Hub Max, Multiport Adapter
At CES 2022 Satech announced two new products. First, the Pro Hub Max that works with M1 Macs, and a multiport adapter with 8K HDMI.
Norton Antivirus Now Includes a Crypto Miner in its Software
Norton antivirus has added a cryptocurrency miner to its software that it takes a 15% commission on. The link to the FAQ can be found below.
Update: This has been updated to include a quote from a NortonLifeLock spokesperson. They want to mention that it’s an opt-in feature: “Norton Crypto is an opt-in feature only and is not enabled without user permission.”
There is also a way to opt-out if you let it mine crypto but you changed your mind. However, it’s a bit more complicated than turning a toggle off:
“If users have turned on Norton Crypto but no longer wish to use the feature, it can be disabled through Norton 360 by temporarily shutting off “tamper protection” (which allows users to modify the Norton installation) and deleting NCrypt.exe from your computer.”
Today on The Mac Observer‘s Daily Observations podcast, we mentioned several free alternatives to Norton that don’t include a crypto miner.
Apple TV+: 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock' Will Debut January 21
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock will premiere on Apple TV+ on January 21 and a new trailer has been released.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Google Pays Apple to Stay Out of Search
A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that Google and Apple have a deal that keeps the iPhone maker out of search.
Team Nightmare, CES, and Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-05
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and a couple of tips for iPhone users.
Dreame Shows Off Its Robotic Vacuum GOAT of Avoidance at CES 2022
A robot vacuum that can avoid objects left on the floor is great, and this CES exhibitor says its model is the best at such avoidance.
CES 2022: Airthings Air Quality Sensor Can Detect Indoor Pollution
Airthings has announced new products at CES 2022 as additions to its View series product range. These include View Pollution, View Radon, and more.
Lumos! Siri Understands Harry Potter Spells
Your iPhone and, more specifically, Siri understands the ‘Lumos’ and ‘Nox’ commands from Harry Potter for turning the flashlight on and off!
Pepcom 2022: Wemo Announces a Smart Video Doorbell for HomeKit
Wemo’s new smart video doorbell announced at Pepcom 2022 will support Apple’s HomeKit. Videos will be stored in a person’s iCloud+ account.
Details of Meta Appeal Against GIPHY Ruling Emerge
Documents have revealed the basis of Meta’s appeal against a British regulator’s decision that it should sell GIPHY. Reuters has summed up the key points raised by Facebook’s parent company in appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal on Wednesday published a summary of Meta’s application, outlining its challenge on six grounds. The U.S company, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp as well as Facebook, said the CMA had failed to assess its offer to ensure Giphy could continue to provide services to competitors like Snapchat and TikTok on the same terms. The regulator’s decision was also procedurally flawed, Meta said. The CMA ordered Meta to sell Giphy, which it acquired for a reported $400 million in May 2020, in November after it decided the remedies offered by the U.S. company did not answer its concerns.
Pepcom 2022: Belkin Announces SOUNDFORM Immerse Noise Cancelling Earbuds
At Pepcom 2022 Belkin announced SOUNDFORM Immerse Noise Cancelling Earbuds. These are the company’s top-of-the-line audio solution.
Video Piracy Site 'Popcorn Time' Shuts Down
Popcorn Time, a popular piracy website for movies and TV shows that once put Netflix on alert, has shut down.
On Tuesday, the group behind the app emailed reporters declaring its end. A goodbye note posted by Popcorn Time, with an illustration of a bag of movie-theater popcorn with X marks for eyes, proclaims “R.I.P.” at the top of the page. The site also contains a chart of interest over time measured in online searches for the app, similar to the one Netflix sent to investors in 2015.