Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss how to clear out your email inbox and get it down to a reasonable size using apps and more.
Ted Lasso Wins Big at Writers Guild Awards
Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso claimed another big awards victory on Sunday night winning twice at the Writers Guild Awards.
NON ADEPTO DEPRENSUS! — Mac Geek Gab 862
You know the drill: Don’t Get Caught! That means you want to understand your technology as best you can. Good news: Your two favorite geeks are here to help! Listen as John and Dave share your tips and answer your questions. Topics include Apple’s Privacy tool, Apple TV Control Center, APFS, Time Machine, Messages, and the downfalls of pop-up blockers. Press play and enjoy learning (at least) five new things!
'Calls' Now Available on Apple TV+
All nine episodes of Calls arrived on Apple TV+ on Friday. The series tells the interconnected story of a group of strangers in the run-up to a catastrophic event via a collection of phone conversations.
Tim Cook Highlights Apple Racial Equity and Justice Initiative in COVID-19 Op-Ed
Tim Cook wrote in The Wall Street Journal, arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic had highlighted the need to tackle systematic injustice.
New Studies Show no Harmful Effects to Humans From 5G
Researchers from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the Swinburne University of Technology in Australia analyzed studies that find no evidence of 5G harming humans.
Aside from looking at animal and lab experiments, one review also analyzed epidemiological studies of radar, which uses the same sort of RF (low-level energy fields above 6 gigahertz to as high as 300 GHz) that 5G is expected to rely on. Their conclusions, based on reviewing data from over 100 studies, should be reassuring.
Eve for HomeKit 5.1 Update adds Support for Eve Weather
The Eve for HomeKit app from Eve Systems received a 5.1 update on Friday. It adds support for Eve Weather and more improvements.
Apple Music 'Up Next' Expands to Have 'International Local Focus'
Apple Music has introduced an “international local focus” to Up Next, highlighting different artists in different countries.
MPOW X4.0 Over-Ear Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones: $39.99
We have a deal on a pair of MPOW X4.0 Over-Ear Wireless Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones. In addition to active noise cancelation, these Bluetooth headphones offer up to 20 hours of listening or talk time on a single charge. They’re $39.99 through our deal.
Apple's Augmented Reality Headset Could Use Eye Tracking Hardware
Apple’s long-rumored augmented reality headset could contain eye tracking hardware for user input according. This could mean handheld controllers are not necessary, according to AppleInsider, which reported on a note by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Kuo in a note to investors on Friday said the headset will use a specialized transmitter and receiver to detect eye movements, blinks and related physical information. The analyst believes eye tracking will soon be the most important human-machine interface technology for AR and VR wearables. “Currently, users primarily operate the HMD (most of which are VR devices) using handheld controllers,” Kuo writes. “The biggest challenge with this type of operation is that it does not provide a smooth user experience. We believe that if the HMD uses an eye-tracking system, there will be several advantages.”
Security Friday: News and Hardware Keys – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-19
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the abundance of news and updates this week, and explain what a hardware key is for your accounts.
Personalized Artwork on Apple Music Personal Radio Stations no Longer Available
Apple Music appears to have removed the personalized artwork for its personal radio station feature. Reddit users spotted the change, which was reported by MacRumors.
Apple Music previously generated a custom personal radio station graphic based on a user’s Apple Music profile picture, but Apple now appears to have removed this feature, replacing all personal radio station artwork with an identical red graphic. The change may be in line with a number of amendments to Apple Music’s artwork that have taken place over the last year, such as animated album covers. The change, first spotted by users on Reddit, appears to have taken place very recently. Some users seem to be unhappy about the change, commenting that the “profile picture variant made it feel more personal than this.”
Comedy Series Starring Maya Rudolph Gets Apple TV+ Straight-to-Series Order
Apple TV+ announced a straight-to-series order for a comedy series starring SNL star Maya Rudolph and created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard.
Ted Lasso and Coach Beard to Take on Trevor Noah in FIFA FACE OFF Clash
Jason Sudeikis and Bernard Hunt will, in character, take on The Daily Show host Trevor Noah as part of EA Sport’s FIFA FACE OFF competition.
Why Dr. Mac Loves Apple Watch
Dr. Mac explains why he loves Apple Watches (and why he expects to never wear another kind of wristwatch again).
Memory Bit-Flip Error, Justin Long's Change of Heart, Oak Island Catchup, with John Kheit - ACM 544
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit dive into the memory bit-flip error that is apparently becoming common. They also catch up on their favorite show, The Curse of Oak Island, and they discuss Justin Long’s change of marketing heart.
Developer Accuses Apple of Abusing ‘Monopoly Power’ With App Store Regulation
A developer who alleged that the App Store was hosting multi-million dollar scams has claimed that Apple “exploited its monopoly power.”
Thursdays with Bob and Emergency Prepping – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-18
Bob LeVitus joins host Kelly Guimont for the latest Thursdays With Bob: Emergency planning and some of the apps/gear you’ll need You Know, In Case.
Computer Device Makers Ignore Bit-Flip Errors and Data Corruption
Modern devices seem to likely have a bit flipped almost every day, and the problem only gets worse with more memory and smaller fabrication circuits, and John Kheit wants to know why all modern computer and mobile device makers haven’t moved to ECC memory.
UPERFECT 15.6" Portable Monitor: $204.99
We have a deal on the UPERFECT 15.6″ Portable Monitor. It features an LCD HDR screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution, and it has built-in quad speakers. It also supports USB-C, Mini HD, PD, and Micro USB ports, and is compatible with macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux, as well as Xbox, PlayStation 4, and Rasberry Pi. This device is $204.99 through our deal.
After Ad Campaign, Intel Launches ‘PC vs. Mac’ Website
After releasing its ad campaign featuring Justin Long, Intel released a “PC vs. Mac” website comparing the platforms. Juli Clover shares:
Intel positions PCs as more “personalized” to fit a user’s “specific hardware and software needs,” while the M1 Macs offer “limited” device support, games, and creation applications. “The bottom line is a PC offers users a choice, something that users don’t get with a Mac,” reads the website.
Notice how all of Intel’s examples are features of Windows, not Intel, a.k.a. actual performance statistics. What a joke.
New ‘XcodeSpy’ Malware Targets Apple Developers
A new form of malware has been discovered that explicitly targets Apple developers. It’s called “XcodeSpy.”
Facebook Introduces Security Keys for Two-Factor Authentication
Facebook announced on Thursday that it now supports two-factor authentication authentication for security keys on its mobile apps.
Physical security keys — which can be small enough to fit on your keychain — notify you each time someone tries accessing your Facebook account from a browser or mobile device we don’t recognize. We ask you to confirm it’s you with your key, which attackers don’t have.
Bacardo Announces Pocket Watch Accessory for New Apple Watches
Bucardo is introducing a Kickstarter campaign for its pocket watch accessory. This latest product works with Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, and Apple Watch SE. The accessory allows you to wear your Apple Watch as a classic pocket watch. Simply remove your bands and slide the pocket watch accessory into the band slots of your Apple Watch. The company worked with talented jewelry designers and engineers to create an accessory that pays attention to all the fine details, highlighting the form of the Apple Watch while creating a unique wearable experience. Right now the base reward is US$95.