Beats has collaborated with Union on a limited edition set of Studio Buds to celebrate the streetwear retailer’s 30th anniversary.
No to Monterey (still), but Yes to PopClip
Dr. Mac’s still having issues with Monterey but that hasn’t stopped him from finding a time-saving utility he’s become enamored with of late.
The Rocky Road to Monterey
Dr. Mac’s upgrade to macOS Monterey was neither pleasant nor pretty, and he lays out some of the pitfalls he’s experienced so you don’t have to!
The Great Rebundling — Media+
Adrian Weckler of the Irish Independent joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the breaking news of Jack Dorsey’s departure from Twitter and the possibility of streaming services working together as part of a great rebundling.
Sale: AdGuard's Family Plan is Now Just $29, Down From $129
Plans for AdGuard adblocker are now on sale through StackSocial, and as of this writing the deal ends in seven days. This is the adblocker I’ve been using for a few years and one that I personally recommend. Personal Plan – This is a lifetime license that is only available to new users. The maximum number of devices you can activate the service on is three, including desktop and mobile. US$19.99 US$59 Family Plan – This is a lifetime license that is only available to new users. The maximum number of devices you can activate the service on is nine, including desktop and mobile. US$29.99 US$129. System requirements: iOS 10.0 or later, OS X 10.10 Yosemite (64 bit) or later. Unredeemed licenses can be returned for store credit within 30 days of purchase. Once your license is redeemed, all sales are final.
Hackers Infiltrate Website Belonging to Sealand, Skimming Payment Data
Hackers have infiltrated a website belonging to the Principality of Sealand, using a web skimmer to steal user data such as payment information.
Proposed Bill Would Ban Bots From Buying Online Goods
A report from PCMag: Democrats are reintroducing a bill that would ban automated bots from buying online goods. The legislation aims to stop scalpers.
The proposed legislation expands on an earlier law passed in 2016 that outlawed automated bots from circumventing control measures to buy up ticket sales for public events, such as music concerts and sporting events. In addition, the law made it illegal for scalpers to resell the tickets obtained through the bot.
Twitter Now Bans Posting Images of People Without Their Consent
TechCrunch shares an update to Twitter’s private information safety policy regarding images posted on its platform. It bans sharing images and videos of private people without their consent.
This doesn’t mean that Twitter will require consent from all individuals in a photo or video before its posted. But if a person depicted wants the media taken down, Twitter will take it down.
Apple Music Awards 2021: 'The Weeknd' Wins Best Artist of the Year
Apple has announced the third annual Apple Music Awards, and The Weeknd has won Artist of the Year.
Apple Podcasts Best of 2021 Includes 'A Slight Change of Plans'
Apple has announced the Podcasts Best of 2021 to recognize popular podcasts that excel in storytelling and other defining features.
Intel Stockpiles Legacy Hardware for Security Research at Costa Rica Facility
The Wall Street Journal reports that Intel has a facility in Costa Rica where it stores legacy hardware for security research.
Intel’s issue reflects a wider concern: Legacy technology can introduce cybersecurity weaknesses. Tech makers constantly improve their products to take advantage of speed and power increases, but customers don’t always upgrade at the same pace. This creates a long tail of old products that remain in widespread use, vulnerable to attacks.
Vinegar Cleans Up the Mess YouTube Has Become
Vinegar, a new Safari extension, works to both clean up your YouTube experience in the browser and add great new features.
Last-Minute Cyber Monday Smart Home Deals
These Cyber Monday smart home deals are waiting. Get your HomeKit accessories at prices you likely won’t see again for quite some time.
Jack and Twitter, Deal Reminders – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-29
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Jack’s departure from his job(s) at Twitter, and share some shopping options.
Apple Rolling Out New MacBook Upgrade Program For Businesses
Apple has launched a new small business and Apple business partners Mac Upgrade Program, with plans starting at US$30 per month.
'Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne' Coming to Apple TV+ December 10
A new Peanuts holiday special, ‘Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne’ will premiere on Apple TV+ on December 10.
Apple Sales in Turkey Resume with Hiked Prices
Apple sales in Turkey have resumed, with price increase. Apple paused Turkish sales last week during the ongoing economic crisis.
'Libreddit' is a New Frontend Client for Reddit Designed for Privacy
Libreddit is a new frontend for Reddit, written in Rust, that aims to preserve privacy. The developer shared the service on r/Privacy. “Reddit tracks a lot of data but Libreddit logs nothing and uses no JavaScript by default so client-side monitoring isn’t possible. There are 35 community-hosted instances that can be used to access Libreddit; one can spread their traffic across multiple for even more privacy. 7 of our instances are .onion hidden services so you can browse Libreddit using Tor.” Official Instance: https://libreddit.spike.codes. If this gets too slow due to traffic, use another instance.
Vitalik Buterin Introduces EIP-4488 to Help Reduce Ethereum Gas Fees
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain, is proposing EIP-4488 as a way to help reduce gas fees.
After highlighting concerns regarding the transaction fees on the Ethereum network, Buterin suggested the new EIP-4488, saying that it would “decrease transaction calldata gas cost, and add a limit of how much total transaction calldata can be in a block.”
In other words, EIP-4488 would limit the total transaction calldata, where data from external calls to functions are stored, before reducing the calldata gas cost to remove the possibility of breaking the network.
SALE: Get MacX Video Converter Pro for $5, Down From $60
BundleHunt is offering a deal on MacX Video Converter Pro. You can get it for US$5.50, a 90% off sale from its usual price of US$59.95.
Rumor: Jack Dorsey to Leave Current Role as Twitter CEO
A report from CNBC on Monday claims that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey will step down from his role at the company.
It’s unclear who’s set to succeed Dorsey or the timing of a potential announcement. It’s also unknown why Dorsey, 45, would take a step back. But if he steps down, the next CEO will have to meet Twitter’s aggressive internal goals. The company said earlier this year it aims to have 315 million monetizable daily active users by the end of 2023 and to at least double its annual revenue in that year.
Update: Mr. Dorsey has confirmed the rumor and announced his resignation.
Cyber Monday 2021: Get 30% Off HYPER Docks, Adapters, Chargers, and More
HYPER’s offerings for Cyber Monday 2021 includes a 30% discount sitewide as well as a free gift when you spend US$100 or more.
Cyber Monday 2021: Get 20% Tablet Keyboards and Docks From Brydge
Brydge celebrates Cyber Monday 2021 by offering 20% off its tablet keyboards and vertical docks, plus you’ll get free shipping.
Scientists use Cyberpunk Albatrosses to Scan for Infrasound at Sea
Wired is out with a cool story on Monday. Scientists fit albatrosses with sensor-laded backpacks to scan for infrasound.
Their wingspans, which can be 11 feet long, are lengthier than any human is tall. This allows them to spend considerable time simply floating on air currents above open waters, something that conserves energy as they embark on foraging trips. Not only do they fly across vast swaths of isolated ocean, but they don’t dive into the water, so any sensors attached to them wouldn’t get especially wet.