Apple Watch’s life-saving features have definitely made headlines. One Bostonian has been saved by this technology not once, but twice.
How to Start Using Custom iCloud Domains for Email
Custom iCloud domains have recently become available for subscribers as part of iCloud+. Here’s where to find the setting.
Social Engineering Majority of Business Attacks in 2020
Speaking of social engineering, new data from Atlas VPN shows this kind of attack was responsible for the majority of business breaches in 2020.
According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, social engineering cyberattacks were the primary cause of company breaches in 2020 at 14%, followed by advanced persistent threats, unpatched systems and ransomware. As a result, learning to prevent social engineering attacks needs to be a top priority for businesses.
App Store Model Faces New Threat in South Korea
The biggest threat ever to Apple’s App Store model is South Korea. A new bill requires app stores to allow developers more payment freedom.
Scammer Stole Over 620,000 iCloud Photos Looking for Nudes
Hao Kuo Chi, 40, of La Puente, has agreed to plead guilty to four felonies, including conspiracy to gain unauthorized access to a computer.
This App Helps Kabul Residents Avoid Danger
A homegrown app brings around 20 young Afghan tech workers together to track the advance of the Taliban in Kabul. They broadcast real-time reports of gunfire, explosions, and traffic jams across the city to help other Kabul residents stay safe. Ehtesab is the app helping Kabul residents steer clear of dangerous situations. This is definitely great use of crowdsourced information in a dangerous environment.
“We just want to alleviate some of the anxieties that Afghans have in these uncertain and volatile times,” app founder Sara Wahedi said. “We will find different ways of garnering data about the city and security… That’s the beauty of tech, it knows no borders,” she said.
OnlyFans Has ‘Secured Assurances’ and Suspends Porn Ban
Days after it announced that it will ban sexually explicit content on its platform, OnlyFans has reversed its decision. The pressure for this ban came from “banking partners and payout providers.” But as TechCrunch notes, the decision has been “suspended” which could mean the ban may not fully be canceled.
In response to the planned policy change, some creators had already deleted their OnlyFans accounts and moved to alternate services. With this recent reversal, creators will have to decide between returning to the platform or leaving it altogether for a rival service.
Also, not to be that guy but banks exerting financial pressure in cases like this is exactly what cryptocurrency can help with.
Get Data Easily While Traveling Using An eSIM!
While traveling, use your eSIM for mobile data! Find out how in this Mac Geek Gab 885 Mini-Segment.
What Other Products do iPhone Owners Have?
The latest analysis from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners examined some of the common products that iPhone owners own.
Facebook Messenger Celebrates 10th Birthday With New Features
Facebook’s Messenger app is celebrating its 10th anniversary in August, and it will release a bundle of 10 product features.
Cybersecurity Threats Bring Tim Cook and Others to Meet With President Biden
The serious increase in cybersecurity threats is bringing Apple CEO Tim Cook to a meeting with President Biden and other top tech executives.
Apple TV+ Pays Off Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in Biscuits
One episode of Ted Lasso led to a not-so-lengthy legal standoff. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney agreed to a settlement paid in biscuits.
How to Use Apple Maps New Business Ratings
Apple Maps has a new way to rate businesses. It’s easy to do, and we have a video showing you how.
How to Customize Control Center on Your iPhone and iPad
Even though Control Center has been part of iOS for years, a lot of people don’t know that it’s customizable. Watch our video to learn how to include just the items you want in Control Center on your iPhone and iPad.
What Does Apple’s M1 Chip do Differently Than Other Chips?
In his latest blog post, Howard Oakley has examined the M1 chip to find out what features set it apart from other chips.
The M1 doesn’t integrate main memory, though, which is contained within the package. It’s also unusual in incorporating many coprocessors in addition to the GPU, which provide state-of-the-art facilities for features such as deep learning using neural networks.
Tips and Tricks and Shortcuts – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-24
Jeff Gamet and host Kelly Guimont chat about tips for your iOS devices and a bit of Mac knowledge that can only improve your whole life. Honest.
Incase Launches ‘Reform’ Hardshell MacBook Pro Case
Incase has launched a hardshell case for the 13-inch MacBook Pro. It gives customers up to four feet up drop protection.
IBM’s AI-Powered Chip Can Help Detect Fraud
IBM revealed its new Telum processor at the Hot Chips semiconductor conference. It claims it can detect fraud in real time.
IBM says this could lead to “a potentially new era of prevention of fraud at scale.” Although credit card fraud is the most direct application, Telum’s onboard A.I. accelerator can handle other workloads as well. Using machine learning, it can conduct risk analysis, detect money laundering, and handle loan processing, among other things.
AppleToo Movement Seeks Change from Cupertino
With Apple offending its consumers so much, it can be easy to miss employee discrimination woes. The AppleToo movement wants to change that.
Tim Cook, Satya Nadella, Andy Jassy to Visit White House for Cybersecurity
The CEOs of Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon will attend a meeting at the White House to discuss cybersecurity.
Quit Every Running App on Your Mac the Easy Way with Amico App's Quit All
Quitting all the open apps on your Mac involves a lot of Command-Q typing or building your own Automator action, or now just installing Quit All from Amico Apps. This cool app lets you quit every running app on your Mac from the menu bar with a mouse click, and you can view and quit hidden processes, too. You can also force quit frozen apps, or quit just the one or two apps you don’t need running. Quit All costs US$5 and is available for download at the Amico Apps website.
Apple Is Already Scanning iCloud Mail for CSAM
Think your iCloud Mail is safe from snooping? You should think again, because since 2019, Apple has been scanning iCloud Mail for CSAM.
Speed Tests Reveal the Fastest Mobile Network in the United States
In its twelfth annual network test, PCMag traveled over 10,000 miles across the U.S. to test the speeds of mobile networks AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Misconfigured Microsoft Power Apps Leaked 38 Million Database Records
Over a thousand web apps from Microsoft’s Power Apps platform have leaked 38 million records. This data includes COVID-19 contact tracing.
The data included a range of sensitive information, from people’s phone numbers and home addresses to social security numbers and COVID-19 vaccination status.
The incident affected major companies and organizations, including American Airlines, Ford, the transportation and logistics company J.B. Hunt, the Maryland Department of Health, the New York City Municipal Transportation Authority, and New York City public schools.