The Verge has examined 4.5 gigabytes of internal Apple emails (over 800) unearthed as part of the ongoing Epic v Apple trial.
Apple's Back to the Office Mandate Delayed to 2022
An internal email reveals that Apple’s back to the office mandate has been delayed again. Employees won’t return to the office until 2022.
HOOBS: Simplify Your Homebridge
A Deep Dive Into HOOBS & HomeBridge! Learn More About HOOBS in this video tip from Mac Geek Gab 884.
Update to Pixelmator Pro for Mac Rewrites PSD Engine
Pixelmator Pro version 2.1.3 has been released, and it includes new features regarding how Adobe Photoshop files (PSD) are handled.
Cloudflare Saw Massive DDoS Attack at 17.2 Million RPS
On Friday network provider Cloudflare shared how it mitigated a record-breaking 17.2 million request-per-second (rps) DDoS attack.
Emails Confirm Apple's Smaller iPhone Nano Talks
When Steve Jobs was still leading Apple, rumors said Cupertino was planning a smaller iPhone nano. Recently found emails confirm the plans.
Get a Discount on a Subway Footlong With Apple Pay
We all like free stuff, but sometimes even just a few dollars off is still a great thing. Cupertino has offered discounts in the past to use its mobile digital wallet, and now has a new offer. Apple is offering a great discount on a Subway footlong. US customers who use Apple Pay with the Subway app can get a $2 discount off a footlong sandwich. All you have to do is install the Subway app on your iPhone or iPad, and order your sandwich in advance. If you use Apple Pay along with the promo code APPLEPAY, you’ll get two dollars off your order. This promotion only lasts until August 25, so take it advantage of it while you can. Define print states that the offer is only valid at participating subway locations in the United States, and extras, add-ons, and taxes are additional. You can’t use any other discounts or coupons with this offer, and Footlong PRO™ and Signature Wraps don’t count.
IMF: Credit Scores Should be Based on Browsing History
As if reality couldn’t be more dystopian, researchers for the International Monetary Fund proposed that credit scores should include data from peoples’ browsing, search, and purchase history.
Citing soft-data points like “the type of browser and hardware used to access the internet, the history of online searches and purchases” that could be incorporated into evaluating a borrower, the researchers believe that when a lender has a more intimate relationship with the potential client’s history, they might be more willing to cut them some slack.
What an insane, stupid idea. Too poor to afford a Mac? Sorry! Your credit score won’t be rising above 600.
Adobe Buying Frame.io Video Collaboration Cloud Platform in $1.3 Billion Deal
Adobe is in the process of buying Frame.io, the cloud-based collaborative video editing platform, in a US$1.3 billion deal that could leave Final Cut Pro users out in the cold.
6 Powerful Add-ons You Need in Your Mac Menu Bar
Looking for some great menu bar add-ons that’ll make using your Mac even better? Check out TMO’s list of six must-have menu bar items.
Our Networking Tool Kit Must Haves
Networking Tools! Check Out What Works Best For John and Dave. Find the full product list in Mac Geek Gab 884.
Thursdays with Bob: Make Great Videos – TMO Daily Observations 2021-08-19
Bob and Kelly discuss how to level up your iPhone videos from effects to editing to how a stack of books can improve your shot!
Coinbase Announces Phone Support for Account Takeovers
On Thursday, crypto exchange Coinbase announced phone support in the event of an account takeover.
Today, we’re beginning to roll out phone support for ATOs, to provide customers with a live agent to kick off an investigation. If you believe you’re a victim of an ATO, please call +1 888 908–7930 or visit our support page to protect your account and get help.
Apple TV+ Series ‘Wool’ to Feature Actor Tim Robbins
More casting for Apple TV+ series “Wool” has been announced. Joining Rebecca Ferguson will be Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins.
The Social Dilemma Now Streaming Free on YouTube
A controversial examination of the good, the bad, and the ugly (but mostly the bad and ugly) of social media is now available free to stream.
Apple Backs White House Plan to Reduce Power Plant Emissions by 2035
Lisa Jackson said that Apple supports the Biden administration’s plan to have power plants reduce their emissions by 2035.
Crypto Hardware Wallet ‘Ledger’ Adds Support for Binance Smart Chain
On Thursday Ledger announced that it now supports Binance Smart Chain (BSC) to manage your BNB and BEP20 tokens through its Ledger Live app.
Speed Testing iOS 15 Beta 6 and iOS 14.7.1
The latest beta of iOS 15 is available now for both developers and the public. The team over at Geeky Gadgets have put the newest build through its paces on a number of devices, both new and older. They’ve also compared boot-up times and app speeds to iOS 14.7.1 on the same devices. The results of speed testing iOS 15 Beta 6 and iOS 14.7.1 seem a bit surprising.
In the speed test with the iPhone XR the device running the new iOS 15 beta 6 was the first handset to boot up. There were no major speed improvements in the apps.
In the final speed test with the iPhone 11 the device running the iOS 14.7.1 softwarewas the first to boot up, there are no noticeable speed improvements in the apps.
Plex TV: Managing Your Media and Watching For Free
Plex helps you watch free TV & Movies all while helping you manage your media library. Learn more about Plex in this excerpt from Mac Geek Gab 884.
Intel Shows Off New ‘Alder Lake’ Chip Arriving Fall 2021
Intel is releasing its newest chip this fall, and it’s called Alder Lake. Features will include support for DDR5, PCIe Gen5, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E.
JD Power Ranks Apple Card No. 1 Among Midsized Credit Cards
In a J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, it ranked the Apple Card as number one in the Midsized Credit Card category.
‘Apple Music Electron’ is a Free, Open Source Alternative
Apple Music Electron is a free, lightweight, open source alternative to iTunes and other Apple Music applications based on Electron 13.1.0. Features include: Custom themes, language detection, customizable CSS, song notifications, auto updater, and your typical media controls like play/pause. There are multiple ways you can install it, and it’s even available on Linux.
Top 12 Charging Devices For Your Apple Products
John F. Braun takes a deep dive into 12 great charging choices in this excerpt from Mac Geek Gab 884.
More Bitcoin-Linked Visa Cards Than We Thought
On Apple Context Machine, Bryan Chaffin and I briefly discussed credit and debit cards that are linked to cryptocurrency. It turns out, there are actually 54 such cards already, just in the Visa catalog.
These projects have gained traction — crypto-linked Visa debit cards facilitated over $1 billion worth of transactions across Visa’s 70 million merchants worldwide in the first half of 2021 alone. $1 billion is only a small fraction of the trillion-dollar payments industry, however retail interest in cryptocurrencies is picking up, suggesting the market has room to grow, especially with younger generations.