Sunday October 13
08:30
After Math: Who turned the lights out?
If you live in California, the answer to that is our local power company, PG&E. But they're not the only ones unilaterally shutting down their operations, users, dissent, and what have you. Here are some highlights from a ban-tastic week.
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08:23
All the new games that have been added to Apple...
Apple Arcade launched in September of this year, bringing with it dozens upon dozens of new games, including many new games that are added regularly. Here's a list of all the games released post-launch so far.
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08:17
Editorial: No, the new 2019 Mac Pro isn't a...
After years of frustratedly waiting in the dark and suffering through some painful periods of construction work, the new 2019 Mac Pro appears to finally deliver above and beyond what even the most optimistic had hoped for. But its appearance wasn't merely a whimsical executive decision made in response to a customer email, and is instead the latest deliverable of a long term strategy unfolding at Apple.
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07:45
This week’s top stories: macOS Catalina release,...
06:50
Crime blotter: Accused robber shot and killed at...
Million-dollar iPhone ring theft busted, and Apple Store thefts throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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06:21
Apple Patent Describes the Wireless Charging System...
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to wireless systems, and, more particularly, to systems in which devices are wirelessly charged. Once the patent application was reviewed, it was evident that part of Apple's invention was in-part already in use with their new Apple Pencil's wireless charging system which Apple illustrating that it may possibly extend to the iPad Pro, iPhone and beyond.
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06:10
The Athletic reverses course on podcasts and submits...
A few months ago, I wrote about The Athletic, and I thought it would make a great acquisition target for Apple. When I originally wrote that article, I mentioned that the Athletic had recently launched a podcast section, but they were only available inside of their app and not dedicated podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or Pocket Casts. In recent weeks, they’ve reversed that stance and started submitting their shows to Apple Podcasts and Spotify, but only including some of the episodes as a free download. more…
The post The Athletic reverses course on podcasts and submits them to Apple Podcasts and Spotify appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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05:59
Here's how Alexa learned to speak Spanish...
Now that Alexa knows how to speak Spanish in the US, there's a common question: how did it learn the language when it didn't have the benefit of legions of users issuing commands? Through new tools, it seems. Amazon has revealed a pair of system th...
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05:50
Apple TV+ promotes 'See' with personalized...
Subscribers to Emmy Magazine this month get behind the scenes details of the new drama "See," plus a full-page ad offering them a free three-month trial by name.
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04:19
Apple TV+ execs say ‘See’ will be as epic as ‘Game...
Apple is continuing its PR blitz for Apple TV+ with Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard hitting the covers of the latest issue of Emmy Magazine, promoting the sci-fi thriller See. Apple’s production budget for See is believed to be in excess of $15 million per episode.
In the interview, Apple vice presidents Jamie Erlicht and Zack van Amburg (who run Apple’s TV+ efforts after being hired from Sony in 2017) compare the scope of See’s world-building directly to Game of Thrones: “can it be as epic as, say, a Game of Thrones? We answer that question early on with a resounding yes!”. See debuts as a launch show on Apple TV+, which means it premieres November 1st.
more…
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01:50
Samsung's Galaxy Fold Premier Service debuts in...
Did you buy the updated Galaxy Fold now that it's finally available? You now have the posh support to go with it. Samsung has launched its Galaxy Fold Premiere Service in the US, offering all of the foldable phone's buyers dedicated support through...
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Saturday October 12
21:15
New iCloud and iTunes Ransomware Vulnerability Found
21:14
Official Smart Cover for the iPad 9.7 inch Model...
21:12
In-house Apple Studio to Produce ‘Band of Brothers’...
20:57
Netflix ends support for some older Roku players on...
Are you still hanging on to an early Roku player to stream Netflix in the basement? You'll need to upgrade soon. Netflix has warned that it's ending support for some of Roku's oldest players after December 1st, including the Roku HD, HD-XR, SD, XD...
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20:56
Apple Arcade Updated with Five New Games
18:27
Improved 'Apex Legends' training zone...
As much as Respawn has expanded Apex Legends' gameplay, its training area has remained... lackluster. You only get to play a single character and a sliver of the available gear, making it all too likely that you'll have to learn about an ability or...
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17:08
Mobile banking firm sues Facebook over Calibra'...
Facebook's Libra project has yet another issue to deal with: a mobile banking app has sued the social network's Calibra subsidiary over their very similar logos. The tech giant introduced Calibra as the division that will oversee its cryptocurrency p...
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16:34
Apple Told Some Apple TV+ Show Developers Not To...
An anonymous reader quotes BuzzFeed News:
In early 2018 as development on Apple's slate of exclusive Apple TV+ programming was underway, the company's leadership gave guidance to the creators of some of those shows to avoid portraying China in a poor light, BuzzFeed News has learned.
Sources in position to know said the instruction was communicated by Eddy Cue, Apple's SVP of internet software and services, and Morgan Wandell, its head of international content development. It was part of Apple's ongoing efforts to remain in China's good graces after a 2016 incident in which Beijing shut down Apple's iBooks Store and iTunes Movies six months after they debuted in the country.
A spokesperson for Apple declined comment.
Apple's tip toeing around the Chinese government isn't unusual in Hollywood. It's an accepted practice. "They all do it," one showrunner who was not affiliated with Apple told BuzzFeed News. "They have to if they want to play in that...
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15:49
Google bans predatory payday loan apps from the Play...
Google has fought predatory loans for a while, but now it's taking that fight to its app store. The Wall Street Journal has learned that Google recently banned Play Store apps with "deceptive or harmful" personal loans where the annual percentage ra...
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14:33
Lyft sues NYC over limits on driver 'cruising...
Uber isn't the only one suing New York City to demand looser rules for ridesharing drivers. Lyft has sued NYC in a bid to end a rule that limits the amount of time drivers can "cruise" in Manhattan (that is, drive without passengers). The 31 percen...
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14:22
Amadeus Pro 2.6.2 - Multitrack sound recorder/editor...
Amadeus Pro lets you use your Mac for any audio-related task, such as live audio recording, digitizing tapes and records, converting between a variety of sound formats, etc. Thanks to its outstanding direct-to-disk abilities and waveform caching, edits on arbitrarily large sounds (even beyond the usual 2GB limit) are performed at lightning speed. The handling of large sounds is furthermore facilitated by the extensive support of markers. Its outstanding sound repairing and denoising abilities make Amadeus Pro particularly suitable for transferring vinyl records on CD.
Features:
- Simple and elegant OS X-like user interface
- Multitrack editing an recording.
- Batch processing and conversion.
- Sound denoising and repairing.
- Supports a variety of sound formats, including AIFF, Multichannel Wave, MP3, MP4, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, SoundDesigner II, QuickTime, Apple CAF, etc.
- Support for VST and Audio Unit plug-ins....
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14:04
Review: Mophie's suede 3-in-1 Qi wireless...
Mophie elevates its wireless charger with a new suede top material for a more premium experience on its 3-in-1 Qi charging dock for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
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13:15
Universal, Ford create in-car VR experience for...
Starting on October 14th, a fleet of 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles will be offering special rides to the public from Universal CityWalk Hollywood. Those vehicles come equipped with virtual reality headsets from German startup Holoride, which will give...
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12:48
Apple Files a Trademark for 'SwiftStrike'...
C/Net posted a video report today talking up rumors about Apple's next-gen AirPods 3 with noise-cancellation and a possible new pro design that may or may not look like those in the mock-up rendering by Michael Rieplhuber. Beyond rumors, Apple updated their trademark for EarPods, which covers AirPods and reveals ...
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12:43
∞ THE HOOD INTERNET presents 1980
I posted the 1979 version of this last week. The Loop’s Dave Mark found the 1980 version. Enjoy.
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12:40
Remove the macOS Catalina guilt trip from macOS...
This is (yet another) example of Apple’s parochial insistence that “We Know Better.” There’s no way this notification and popup should not be able to be permanently dismissed.
∞ Read this on The Loop
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12:02
Pixel 4 pre-order at Best Buy Canada confirms key...
Believe it or not, the Pixel 4 leaks still haven't stopped ahead of Google's October 15th event. Best Buy Canada briefly posted (and has since pulled) a pre-order page for Google's new phones that confirmed numerous details. Both the regular Pixel...
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11:49
Apple Stores: New Maine Mall location opens;...
11:10
California Doctors to record patient visit notes...
Clinicians in California are to utilize an Apple Watch system that will let them dictate their notes after a visit, and then have the transcription plus relevant health data automatically appended to a patient's medical records.
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10:46
Tesla may open 'Centers' to get around pro...
Tesla may be planning an end-run around state laws that bar direct car sales and protect dealerships. Electrek sources claim the automaker is planning to open "Tesla Centers" in major urban areas that would theoretically avoid legal trouble by focus...
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10:16
Review: BRV-Mini speakers pack big sound in a...
If you're looking for a portable speaker that can keep up with you on all your adventures, take a look at Braven's BRV-Mini. Their small size hides big sound in a tough, but diminutive package.
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09:30
Recommended Reading: Your AirPods are going to die
Everyone's AirPods will die. We've got the trick to replacing them.
Geoffrey A. Fowler,
The Washington Post
If you hopped on the AirPod bandwagon early, your earbuds are likely near the end of their life. The Washington Post details what happens w...
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09:04
Best noise cancelling headphones you’ve never heard...
I’ve been a happy Bose QC35 Noise cancelling headphone user since the day they came out. These were the first “consumer priced” ANC headset combos and have since been matched by excellent products from Sony and Apple’s Beats brand. But Active Noise Cancellation has always come at a price. In the case of the QC35s and Sony’s, prices start at $350 retail unless you find deals.
Broski Lety sent me a pair of their new active noise cancelling headphones which are on Kickstarter now for $99 and will soon be on Amazon for 50% more. You wouldn’t be reading this if I wasn’t super-impressed… more…
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08:00
Hitting the Books: Nero, fiddling from orbit as...
Welcome to Hitting the Books. With less than one in five Americans reading just for fun these days, we've done the hard work for you by scouring the internet for the most interesting, thought provoking books on science and technology we can find and...
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07:57
Apple pulls second iOS 13.2 beta for some iPad Pro...
Apple has withdrawn the second developer build of iPadOS 13.2 from download for some models of iPad Pro, after reports surfaced where testers effectively bricked their mobile devices and needed to perform a full restore of the operating system.
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07:55
The Morning After: Visa and Mastercard leave...
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.
Welcome to your weekend! We've got a new Engadget Podcast episode for you to enjoy, as well as some bad news about Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency. News highlights from earlier in the week include the PS5's name...
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07:22
Blue Shield of California to use Apple Watch to...
07:15
Missing message issues plague Mail users in macOS...
Users are reporting issues with the loss of data in Apple's Mail app following the update to macOS 10.15 Catalina, an issue that could lead to the data being made unavailable on other clients that access the same mailboxes.
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06:46
Convert File Encoding Types
Digging into old software, or software written on different systems, often ends up resulting in a mismatch in encoding types. Given how common this can be, most flavors of Linux and macOS come with a built-in utility for converting files between various encoding types in iconv. To use it, simply provide the source format as a -f and the target format as a -t. In the below example we’ll also bring a sourcefile.txt in using the < and kick out a targetfile.txt, or the file with the source converted using a >:
iconv -f KOI8-U -t utf-16 < sourcefile.txt > destinationfile.txt
You could also pipe the output of an echo into a screen if there isn’t that much text. In the above example we’re bringing in a file using an old Russian encoding scheme and kicking it out as UTF-16; however, there are dozens of encoding standard supported. To see a list of them, use –list with the command:
iconv --list
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06:00
Making the Grade: What should K-12 schools factor in...
A question facing a lot of K–12 school districts this time of year is whether their devices can go just one more year. Budgets are being set (and likely looking to be cut), so keeping an iPad or Mac laptop deployment in place for another school year is a way to eliminate a costly line item in the budget. Is that a wise decision? Let’s look at the factors you need to consider before holding off on that new Mac or iPad device refresh. A different way that I often get this question asked to me is: “how long do iPads last?” more…
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06:00
Readers have spoken, and apparently people really...
Samsung released its most recent flagship, the Galaxy S10+, after a decade of refining and perfecting the Galaxy lineup. With improvements to the screen, battery life and software, the $1,000 S10+ once again showed the company knows how to build a hi...
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05:47
Overcast for iOS updated to support iOS 13 Dark Mode...
04:57
Report: Apple told Apple TV+ creators to avoid...
04:00
Notable apps and updates, Oct. 7-12
On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.
macOS
St. Clair Software has released Default Folder X 5.4, an update to their Mac utility.
Default Folder X enhances the file dialogs in all macOS applications. It provides fast navigation to your files, previews, integrated Spotlight tagging, and more. Default Folder X's custom keyboard shortcuts put your favorite and recent folders at your fingertips. Version 5.4 is compatible with the upcoming macOS Catalina. It also offers enhanced AppleScript features and a number of bug fixes.
Default Folder X 5.4 is a free update for existing version 5 users. New licenses are $34.95 and...
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02:13
PSA: Apple Mail Bugs Can Lead to Data Loss in macOS...
Michael Tsai, the developer of EagleFiler and the SpamSieve plug-in for Apple Mail on Mac, has written a blog post warning macOS users about potential data loss in Mail when upgrading to macOS Catalina 10.15.0 (build 19A583).
According to Tsai, he's heard from several users that updating Mail's data store from Mojave to Catalina sometimes says that it has succeeded, when in fact on closer inspection it turns out that large numbers of messages are incomplete or missing entirely.
In addition, users have reported the loss of message content when moving emails between mailboxes. From Tsai's post:
Moving messages between mailboxes, both via drag-and-drop and AppleScript, can result in a blank message (only headers) on the Mac. If the message was moved to a server mailbox, other devices see the message as deleted. And...
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02:02
Scrivener 3.1.4 - Project management and word...
Scrivener is a project management and writing tool for writers of all kinds that stays with you from that first unformed idea all the way through to the first - or even final - draft. Outline and structure your ideas; take notes; storyboard your masterpiece using a powerful virtual corkboard; view research while you write; track themes using keywords; dynamically combine multiple scenes into a single text. Scrivener has already been enthusiastically adopted by best-selling novelists and novices alike.
Outline... Edit... Storyboard... Write.
Version 3.1.4:
Updated for macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility.
Changes:
- Clicking the “X” button on a comment to remove it now scrolls to the location in the text where the comment was located.
- “Update Document Links to Use Target Titles” in Edit > Text Tidying now removes links to documents that no longer exist.
- Find by Formatting can now search...
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01:57
Elizabeth Warren Facebook ad mocks Facebook's...
Earlier this year Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign ran ads on Facebook that proposed breaking it up, and they were temporarily pulled. Now, after Mark Zuckerberg talked at company meetings about the threat she poses, and as Facebook affirmed...
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Friday October 11
22:44
SEC puts a stop to Telegram's cryptocurrency...
Telegram's plans for its cryptocurrency and blockchain network may be in jeopardy. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed an emergency action and obtained a temporary restraining order against the company, which prevents it from distribu...
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20:02
Apple told Apple TV+ content creators not to...
Following a series of decisions that demonstrates Apple's willingness to kowtow to Chinese government wishes, a report on Friday claims company executives exhibited similar patterns of behavior in preparing content for the upcoming Apple TV+ video service.
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18:27
Blizzard halves 'Hearthstone' pro's...
Three days after Blizzard handed down a year-long ban to pro Hearthstone player 'Blitzchung,' aka Ng Wai Chung, the company has walked back its decision. In a letter to fans Blizzard president J. Allen Brack stated that they decided since he played f...
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17:45
While the PC Industry Experienced its best Quarter...
The global PC market, inclusive of desktops and workstations, grew 4.7% in Q3 2019 to 70.9 million units, the best growth performance for the segment since Q1 2012, when shipments grew 5.4%. Apple and HP ...
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17:03
Her iPhone Died. It Led To Her Being Charged As a...
Chris Matyszczyk from ZDNet retells the draconian story of a Financial Times writer who wasn't able to prove she purchased a ticket for the London buses because her phone died (she used Apple Pay), which led to her being charged a criminal. An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from the report: Today's witness is Jemima Kelly. She's a writer for The Financial Times. Please don't let any personal thoughts about that get in the way of her story. You see, she just experienced a little technological nightmare. A cheery digital convert, she admits she often leaves the house without her wallet. But surely not without her iPhone. Apple Pay is, after all, a contemporary joy. It's right up there with Tinder in its ability to make your life easier.
Kelly, indeed, hops on London buses and uses Apple Pay to tap her payment instead of buying a ticket the old-fashioned way. Which, as she cheerily described, is easy unless a ticket inspector wanders by. Just after your iPhone's battery has...
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16:34
GraphicConverter 11.1
Maintenance update with numerous new and updated features for the recently upgraded Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 152 MB)
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16:31
ChronoSync 4.9.5 and ChronoAgent 1.9.3
Optimizes the synchronization and backup tool and its helper app for macOS 10.15 Catalina. (49.99 new for ChronoSync, $14.99 new for ChronoAgent; free updates; 67 MB, 26.6 MB)
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16:27
Final Cut Pro X 10.4.7, Compressor 4.4.5, and Motion...
All three apps receive a new Metal-based processing engine that improves playback and accelerates graphics tasks. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates)
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16:07
Carbon Copy Cloner 5.1.12
Brings full support for making bootable backups of macOS 10.15 Catalina's new read-only System volume. ($39.99 new, free update, 15.9 MB)
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16:03
Fixing iPadOS 13’s Glacial Performance on the iPad...
For at least some iPad Air 2 owners, upgrading to iPadOS 13 is resulting in incredibly sluggish behavior and various related failures. Apple knows about the problem, but the only workaround right now is to erase the iPad and restore from backup.
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15:55
Amazon cuts off three delivery companies publicly...
Amazon has cut ties with three delivery contractors that were recently implicated in multiple deaths by a joint BuzzFeed News and ProPublica investigation. According to state documents obtained by the two publications, those companies now plan to lay...
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15:43
Buy Official Apple Watch Bands Today While They’re...
15:40
Google's Next Pixelbook Is Basically a MacBook...
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Google's October 15 hardware event is fast approaching, and in addition to the launch of the Pixel 4, Google Home Mini 2, Google WI-Fi 2, and a new pair of Pixel Buds, the show should usher in a new Pixelbook. We've known the new Pixelbook would be called the "Pixelbook Go," but other than a few details from Chrome OS commits, the device has mostly been a mystery. Google takes its title as "least secretive device manufacturer" very seriously, though, and recently 9to5Google managed to just get a Pixelbook Go ahead of the event. They took a bunch of pictures and video. Unlike the fairly unique design of the original Pixelbook and the Pixel Slate, the Pixelbook Go mostly just looks like a MacBook. 9to5Google got that vibe from the device in person, too, writing: "We can't fathom that this laptop won't immediately be labeled 'Google's MacBook.'" The one unique design aspect is the bottom, which is a brightly colored, ribbed pad...
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15:33
Amazon Music Now Available on Apple TV
15:32
Clive Owens and Juliane Moore Will Be Starring in ‘...
15:30
You Can Now Download Twitter for Mac on the App Store
15:26
9to5Rewards: Enter to win iPhone 11 Pro Max from...
15:25
Beware Mail Data Loss in Catalina
Here’s yet another reason to hold off on upgrading to macOS 10.15 Catalina—reports of data loss in Mail after updating its data store from Mojave to Catalina and when moving messages between mailboxes.
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14:45
Riot urges 'League of Legends' pros to...
Riot is trying to keep its hands clean after Blizzard banned a pro player for supporting Hong Kong protests on-camera. The League of Legends developer's esports head John Needham has issued a statement saying that Riot has "reminded" pro players and...
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14:32
How to set up Screen Time on your Mac in macOS...
13:44
Apple posts first developer beta of macOS Catalina...
13:44
Apple posts first developer beta of macOS Catalina...
13:44
Apple posts first developer beta of macOS Catalina...
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Apple posts first developer beta of macOS Catalina...
13:30
iPadOS review: The iPad is dead, long live the iPad
Enlarge / iPadOS.
When we reviewed the 2018 iPad Pro, we were impressed by the power and potential of the hardware, but iOS 12 wasn’t up to the task of making the iPad a true content creation machine or a daily workhorse. We said it was time for Apple to branch out from iOS 13 with an iPad-specific operating system.
Just one year later, that’s exactly what Apple has done with iPadOS, which launched for modern iPads a few days after iOS 13 hit the iPhone and iPod touch. While iPadOS does not actually signify that big of a change under the hood, its new nomenclature is a statement of intent by Apple....
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13:26
AirPlay 2 Speakers Compared: Sonos Move vs. Bose...
Bose and Sonos, both well-known speaker manufacturers, recently came out with new AirPlay 2-enabled speakers that are designed to work with Apple's latest AirPlay protocol and offer an alternative to products like the HomePod.
In our latest YouTube video, we went hands-on with the Bose Portable Home Speaker and the Sonos Move to see what the speakers have to offer and how they compare to one another.
Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
Both the Bose Portable and the Sonos Move are designed to offer a premium audio experience and are more expensive than the HomePod. The Sonos Move costs $399 and the Bose Portable costs $349, but each company is known for its audio quality and audiophiles won't flinch at that price point.
When it...
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13:06
AAPL hits 52-week high as US-China trade war truce...
13:05
Apple hits all-time share price high and highest...
Following on from becoming a trillion-dollar company Apple has reached its highest valuation of all time today, during a trading period that put its shares at their highest price ever at $237.64.
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12:55
eBay, Visa and Mastercard pull out of Facebook'...
Stripe and eBay have followed PayPal in backing out of Facebook's cryptocurrency, Libra. They confirmed to the Financial Times that they would pull their support, while Mastercard and Visa have also dropped out.
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12:23
Google, Reddit execs to speak at House hearing on...
American politicians have been questioning whether internet companies should be held liable for the content they allow, and two of those companies will soon address those concerns directly. Two House subcommittees are holding a joint online content...
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12:14
Apple TV+ Studio Lands ‘Masters of the Air’ Mini...
Apple is set to produce its first in-house series titled “Masters of the Air”and will stream exclusively on Apple TV+. There were reports, like this one, that surfaced last year believing this was to be an HBO series. Filming had reportedly started while scouting for more locations was ongoing and then news of the series died. Our report even has a video of the author talking about the HBO series in 2017 and then ...
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12:02
The follow-up to 'Band of Brothers' is...
Just one day after signing Alfonso Cuarón to a multi-year deal, Apple has scored another coup for its upcoming Apple TV+ streaming service. Variety reports the company will produce Masters of the Air, the follow-up to 2001's Band of Brothers a...
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11:41
The next 'Fortnite' season might finally...
Apex Legends, PUBG and other battle royale brawlers have added maps over time, but not Fortnite -- you've had to be content with revisions (if sometimes dramatic ones) to the existing layout. You might finally get something new in the near future, h...
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11:28
∞ The Dalrymple Report: China, Catalina, and Musicals
It’s been a rough week for Apple in China. Dave and I talk about that, some problems with macOS Catalina, and how much I hate musicals.
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11:18
Bandai Namco discounts its Switch library until...
The holidays are nearly upon us. For some, that means a whole lot of traveling. Switch owners can stock up on cheap digital downloads during Bandai Namco's publisher sale to stay occupied during flights, long drives and restless nights in lumpy child...
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11:15
Apple launches in-house studio, 'Band of...
Apple has launched its own in-house studio with "Masters of the Air" for Apple TV+ to be its first production that it doesn't contract out to a third-party studio.
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11:00
The Engadget Podcast: Is macOS Catalina Apple's...
MacOS Catalina is here, and it's... kind of a mess. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn are joined by Engadget Editor-in-Chief Dana Wollman to discuss Apple's latest desktop OS. The big question: Is Catalina Apple's Vista? (Pro-tip: Don't rush to...
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10:47
Samsung will gladly help you check if your OLED TV...
Samsung might be all about OLED in smartphone displays, but it's steered away from using those types of screens for its TVs, instead harnessing LCD and QLED tech. As part of its efforts to remind people that OLED can be susceptible to burn-in, it has...
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10:40
iOS 13.2 Beta 2 Bricking Some iPad Pro Models,...
Following the release of iOS 13.2 beta 2 yesterday, some 2018 iPad Pro owners found that the update failed to install properly, ultimately bricking their tablets and requiring a full restore.
We've seen several complaints from iPad Pro owners who were affected by the issue, and in some cases, even a restore from DFU mode failed to work. From the MacRumors forums:
My iPad Pro 11" is in the same position, it failed during the update of iOS 13.2 beta 2. What you can try is putting it into DFU mode (press volume up, volume down, then hold power for 5 or so seconds) and plug it into iTunes via cable to restore it that way.
However, unfortunately mine gets an error when i try this so i have an Apple appointment tomorrow to get them to fix it.Amid these reports,...
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10:32
Apple releases first developer beta of macOS...
10:26
Apple releases first developer beta of macOS 10.15.1
Following the release of macOS Catalina on Monday, Apple has restarted its beta process once more for the operating system, providing participants of its developer beta program access to the first build of macOS 10.15.1.
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10:25
Hands-on with new iOS 13 beta 2 changes and features...
10:24
Nintendo’s reimagined ‘Brain Training’ for Switch is...
Nintendo revealed that Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training will come to the Switch on January 3rd, 2020 in Europe. The mental workout game will feature classic exercises from previous Brain Training (called Brain Age in North America) games, as well as ne...
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10:19
Apple kickstarts its in-house studio with order for...
10:12
Here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade before being...
10:11
Apple Releases First Beta of Upcoming macOS Catalina...
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Catalina 10.15.1 update to developers, just days after releasing macOS Catalina to the public.
The new macOS Catalina beta can be downloaded using the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after installing the proper software from the Developer Center.
It's not yet known what improvements the first update to macOS Catalina will bring, but it likely includes performance improvements and fixes for bugs that weren't able to be addressed in the first version of Catalina.
macOS Catalina is a major update that eliminates iTunes in favor of new Music, Podcasts, and TV apps, nixes support for 32-bit apps, adds a new Find My app, brings a new Photos...
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10:08
Brydge sues Sentis over Libra keyboard, plans iPad...
Brydge has filed a lawsuit against Sentis, the brand behind the Libra keyboard with trackpad for the iPad Pro, and Kickstarter for facilitating the sale of the Libra keyboard. This legal action has been taken by Brydge to prevent the unauthorized use of its patented technology.
“Brydge has built a strong reputation through its focus on innovation, unique design and high quality. We take the protection of our intellectual property very seriously and we will utilize all available avenues to protect it now and in the future," says Nick Smith, co-CEO and founder of Brydge, in a press release.
Brydge's patented technology relates to the connection of a keyboard to a tablet, which allows the seamless transition from one to another.
"As detailed in the legal filing against Sentis (...
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09:58
DxO PhotoLab 2.3.2.44 - Image enhancement for RAW...
DxO PhotoLab (was DxO Optics Pro) provides a complete set of smart assisted corrections that you can manually fine-tune at any time. Take control on every aspect of your photos: effectively remove noise, get rid of light constraints, recover color details, apply sophisticated optical corrections, and enhance details.
Features:
- DxO Smart Lighting - Optimizes the dynamic range of your image and brings out the details from both under- and overexposed areas.
- DxO ClearView - Intelligently boosts local contrast and effectively removes distant haze.
- DxO PRIME - Automatically denoises high ISO RAW images and recovers accurate details and colors based on our exclusive algorithms.
- Optical Corrections - Leverage your gear with tailored automatic corrections based on DxO’s renowned scientific expertise in measurement and calibration.
- Introducing...
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09:58
Alexa can now speak Spanish in the US
As of today, Amazon customers in the US can speak to Alexa in Spanish. They can switch Echo and Alexa Built-In devices to Spanish using the Alexa app, or they can take advantage of multilingual mode. That feature allows Alexa to respond in English or...
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09:57
MacXDVD rolls out support for macOS Catalina
MacXDVD has announced MacX DVD Ripper Pro 6.2.4, an update to its flagship DVD ripper.
The app can rip protected/homemade DVDs to any format. Version 6.2.4 offers support for macOS Catalina.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro is normally priced at $59.95 for a single license copy per year. To celebrate the new Apple releases, the upgraded MacX Media Management Suite, the upgraded DVD ripper ( together with its 4K video converter), iPhone manager, and media player, is 70% off at $49.95 for a limited time (https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/).
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09:57
MacXDVD rolls out support for macOS Catalina
MacXDVD has announced MacX DVD Ripper Pro 6.2.4, an update to its flagship DVD ripper.
The app can rip protected/homemade DVDs to any format. Version 6.2.4 offers support for macOS Catalina.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro is normally priced at $59.95 for a single license copy per year. To celebrate the new Apple releases, the upgraded MacX Media Management Suite, the upgraded DVD ripper ( together with its 4K video converter), iPhone manager, and media player, is 70% off at $49.95 for a limited time (https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/).
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09:57
MacXDVD rolls out support for macOS Catalina
MacXDVD has announced MacX DVD Ripper Pro 6.2.4, an update to its flagship DVD ripper.
The app can rip protected/homemade DVDs to any format. Version 6.2.4 offers support for macOS Catalina.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro is normally priced at $59.95 for a single license copy per year. To celebrate the new Apple releases, the upgraded MacX Media Management Suite, the upgraded DVD ripper ( together with its 4K video converter), iPhone manager, and media player, is 70% off at $49.95 for a limited time (https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/).
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09:57
MacXDVD rolls out support for macOS Catalina
MacXDVD has announced MacX DVD Ripper Pro 6.2.4, an update to its flagship DVD ripper.
The app can rip protected/homemade DVDs to any format. Version 6.2.4 offers support for macOS Catalina.
MacX DVD Ripper Pro is normally priced at $59.95 for a single license copy per year. To celebrate the new Apple releases, the upgraded MacX Media Management Suite, the upgraded DVD ripper ( together with its 4K video converter), iPhone manager, and media player, is 70% off at $49.95 for a limited time (https://www.macxdvd.com/special-offer/).
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09:52
Nomad announces upcoming Base Station Pro (which...
Nomad has announced a partnership with Aira, the creator of FreePower, a new wireless charging technology. The first product from the partnership is the Base Station Pro, which sounds very similar to Apple’s abandoned AirPower product.
It features one surface created from an 18 coil matrix and can charge up to 3 devices in any orientation. All devices can charge simultaneously at up to 5W each. The Base Station Pro works with Airpods and other wireless charging earbuds. It’s powered by a 27W USB-C PD charger included in the box.
Today (Oct. 11) is the “soft launch: for the product on the Nomad website. There’s will be an email signup at the site.
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09:48
These deepfake celebrity impressions are equally...
Actor Jim Meskimen partnered with deepfake artist Sham00k to make his celebrity impressions a little more realistic. Meskimen and Sham00k shared the results in a YouTube video, and honestly, they're pretty remarkable. While Meskimen did the voices, d...
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09:47
Best mesh Wi-Fi routers: Reviews and buying advice
Few elements of your home’s infrastructure have a bigger impact on your tech life. We recommend mesh Wi-Fi routers for most people, and we’ll help you find just the right one for your needs.
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09:44
Gurman on Catalyst’s Shaky Debut
Mark Gurman, writing for Bloomberg1:
But the first iteration, which appears to still be quite raw and
in a number of ways frustrating to developers, risks upsetting
users who may have to pay again when they download the Mac version
of an iPad app they’ve already bought.
I get this, and Gurman has reported previously that one goal of the Marzipan/Catalyst project is have universal apps that work across iOS/iPadOS/MacOS, the way that the exact same app can work on both iOS and iPadOS today. But Catalyst is a developer technology. Users have no idea what it is and shouldn’t need to. “You have to pay for iPad and Mac versions separately”...
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09:41
Apple sets up its own internal production studio and...
According to Variety, Apple has set up its own internal production studio called “Masters” and will produce its first in-house series dubbed Masters of the Air.
The limited series is a follow-up to Band of Brothers (pictured) and The Pacific series that were executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. That duo is on board again, “which comes as no surprise given that Spielberg was a prominent figure at the Apple TV Plus launch event in March,” according to Variety.
Masters of the Air is based on the book by Donald L. Miller and follows the story of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep. It will air exclusively on Apple TV+. Apple’s Masters production studio will be headed by worldwide video heads Zack...
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09:30
The Pakt Coffee Kit is a nearly perfect pour-over...
For the last three years, I've tried in vain to put together a travel coffee kit for CES. Because we're in Las Vegas for so long, I really want the comforts of home in the form of a good cup of coffee. Sorry, Residence Inn, but the stuff in the lobby...
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09:13
Stream more than 2,000 documentaries and shows with...
Want to up your streaming game a bit, and get out of the rut of watching old shows and movies or barely palatable made-for-streaming series? CuriosityStream is different, bringing almost 2,000 documentary features and series (including a number of exclusive original series) to your devices for viewing anywhere. We have a deal on a two-year subscription to CuriosityStream — you can get it for $29.99, 25% off the usual $40 cost.
With your CuriosityStream subscription, you’ll hear from experts like Stephen Hawking and David Attenborough, and learn more about science, nature, history, society and lifestyle.
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09:13
Apple Arcade: Five new games join the service, and...
Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is finally here. It’s basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If it works as well as it sounds, it could elevate the perception of mobile gaming in general.
Got questions? Fortunately we have plenty of answers. Here’s everything we know about Apple Arcade so far.
Updated 10/11/19: Five more games have been added to Apple Arcade. We've updated our list, and also our companion article of all the games that support controllers.
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09:11
iPhone 12 Pro concept imagines iPhone SE design with...
09:10
Apple's Stock Sets New All-Time High
Apple shares are currently trading above the $234 mark on the intraday market, setting a new all-time high for the company. As noted by CNBC, the stock's previous all-time high was $233.47 in October 2018.
AAPL has surged nearly 10 percent over the past month, fueled in part by multiple reports indicating that iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro sales have been better than expected so far in several countries, including the United States, China, and India, something that Apple CEO Tim Cook alluded to in a recent interview.
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09:04
World War II Drama 'Masters of the Air'...
Apple has set up its own internal production studio called "Masters," run by the company's heads of worldwide video, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht. The studio's first project will be a follow-up series to HBO's "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" called "Masters of the Air," set to launch exclusively on Apple TV+ (via Variety).
The new show will follow the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II, based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller. It will be written by John Orloff, who worked on "Band of Brothers." Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks will also produce "Masters of the Air," reprising their producer roles from the previous shows.
Although Apple has announced numerous TV shows and films for Apple TV+, "Masters of the Air" will be the first...
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09:04
9to5Mac Daily: October 11, 2019 – Twitter returns to...
09:00
The best wireless mouse
By Justin Krajeski
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to wireless mice.
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08:56
Apple Watch Series 4 deals take up to $159 off, plus...
08:52
Brydge announces iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad;...
08:51
BBEdit 13 Simplifies Pattern-Based Searching
The venerable text editor stays fresh in its latest version with the addition of a Pattern Playground that lets you experiment interactively with grep-based searches, a Grep Cheat Sheet, live search result highlighting, and more.
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08:50
Amazon drops Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro (2019...
Amazon has reissued the steepest discount we've seen on Apple's latest 15-inch MacBook Pro, with the standard model in Space Gray $400 off. Shop this early Columbus Day deal before it sells out.
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08:43
Report details Google's donations to climate...
Google makes "substantial" political contributions to organizations and individuals that deny climate change, according to a new report from The Guardian. One such group is the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), which was The Guardian says was i...
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08:33
Inside Apple's fantastically fast new Mac Pro
This summer, Apple finally revealed the design and specifications of its new Mac Pro. It's Apple's first significantly updated tower model in a decade, and the first designed from scratch since the imposing aluminum PowerMac G5 originally arrived back in 2003. Here's a look at what the new Mac Pro will deliver for pro users and the strategy behind its radically new redesign.
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08:30
Amazon Fire TV Cube review (2019): Alexa's...
With so many streaming devices on the market, it can be difficult for new ones to stand out. Amazon, for its part, has differentiated its Fire TV products with one notable feature: They work with Alexa. If you have an Echo paired with a Fire TV devic...
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08:19
Hong Kong legislator urges Tim Cook to put '...
Hong Kong's IT legislator has written an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, and is urging him to unban the controversial HKMap Live, citing freedom of expression and citizens' safety as chief concerns.
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08:16
Apple is Reportedly Aiming to Deliver their First...
After buying Intel’s 5G modem business earlier this year, Apple is wasting no time building its own 5G modem for the iPhone. The company is pushing to have its modem in iPhones by 2022
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08:10
Apple Arcade gains five new titles including...
08:08
∞ China, Catalina, and Apple bashing
Apple PR has their work cut out for them.
On the China front, John Gruber takes on Tim Cook’s company wide email on the on-again, off-again approval of the HKMap app:
I can’t recall an Apple memo or statement that crumbles so quickly under scrutiny. For a company that usually measures umpteen times before cutting anything, it’s both sad and startling.
This is the tip of the iceberg on hot takes concerning Apple’s dealings with China. This issue is complex, and Apple has made a decision that China’s market is important to them, have stepped into the fire.
Then there’s Catalina. There’s this hot take from Tyler Hall (just a snippet, read the whole thing:
Apple’s insistence on their annual, big-splash release cycle is fundamentally breaking...
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08:07
iOS 13 and voice control
Amboy Manalo, iOS GadgetHacks:
With iOS 13, you can now quickly reboot your iPhone using Voice Control. If you haven’t set it up, open Settings, head to “Accessibility,” and select “Voice Control,” then tap “Set Up Voice Control” and follow the prompts.
Now, simply say “Reboot Device” (no need to say “Hey Siri” or anything first). When you do, you’ll see a prompt. Just say “Tap Restart,” and your phone will reboot.
This is fascinating and fun to play with. I can definitely see the value as an assistive tech. Take a few minutes and go through the steps, try this for yourself.
My bet is, somewhere there’s an official set of Voice Control verbs out there. Wondering if that list corresponds to a similar list for, say, Shortcuts.
UPDATE: To learn more, dig into this Apple support page. Also, turn on voice control and then say: “Show me what...
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08:06
The Apple Watch Series 4 just keeps getting cheaper
Apple is no longer selling its Apple Watch Series 4, but you can snag one for a steep discount on Amazon. Last week, we saw the price drop on the base silver aluminum and white sport band versions of the 44mm models. Today, the watches are on sale fo...
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08:02
Nomad upcoming Base Station Pro achieves AirPower-...
Upcoming Base Station Pro from Nomad is able to charge three devices simultaneously without worrying about placement, similar to Apple's ill-fated AirPower.
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07:43
Apple Arcade Adds Five New Games for iPhone, iPad,...
Apple Arcade today gained five new games for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV:
- Decoherence by Efecto Studios: A strategy game that tasks players with building robots and planning a battle strategy for victory.
INMOST by Chucklefish: An atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story.
Mind Symphony by Rogue Games: A classic shoot-'em-up game with both an intense, fast-pace mode and a calm mode with peaceful, rhythmic interactions focused on relaxation.
ShockRods by Stainless Games: A vehicle-based arena shooter where players score points by shooting opponents, achieving objectives, scoring goals, stealing the other team's flag, or dealing the most destruction.
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07:40
On iPhone 11 and why computational photography...
Stephen Shankland, CNET:
When Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller detailed the iPhone 11’s new camera abilities in September, he boasted, “It’s computational photography mad science.” And when Google debuts its new Pixel 4 phone on Tuesday, you can bet it’ll be showing off its own pioneering work in computational photography.
The reason is simple: Computational photography can improve your camera shots immeasurably, helping your phone match, and in some ways surpass, even expensive cameras.
But what exactly is computational photography?
Nice explainer.
∞ Read this on The Loop
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07:36
Free up cash for the iPhone 11 and Apple Watch 5...
Now that the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Watch Series 5 and 7th generation iPad have hit store shelves, customers looking to pick up the latest hardware can free up cash by trading in their used devices, all while securing an exclusive trade-in bonus.
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07:30
Hands on with all the changes in iOS 13.2 beta 2 --...
There are quite a few notable changes here in the second beta of iOS 13.2. This includes yet another noise-canceling AirPods leak, new emoji, user interface changes, the ability to opt-in to help Siri, and more. Let's go hands-on with these changes.
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07:23
Howard University and Amazon want to diversify the...
Howard University and Amazon Studios are working together to diversify the entertainment industry. Today, they announced Howard Entertainment, a program that will give African American, Latinx and Native American students a chance to study and train...
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07:22
∞ Apple drops “Truth Be Told” trailer
[VIDEO] Pretty impressive cast, including Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy winner Aaron Paul. I’ll definitely check this one out. Truth be Told comes to Apple TV+ on December 6th. Video embedded in main Loop post.
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07:16
iFinance 4.5.17 - Comprehensively manage your...
iFinance allows you to keep track of your income and spending -- from your lunchbreak coffee to your new car -- in the most convenient and fastest way. Clearly arranged transaction lists of all your financial resources from your debit account to your credit card and cash show you exactly what you spend your money on - the first and most crucial step in getting your finances on-track. iFinance lets you know how your assets perform. Have it analyze your finances and the available charts and reports will show you instantly what your biggest spending items are and where there's potential for savings. The convenient budget feature helps you review your financial goals. How much money can you spend today if you want to stay within your budget? How much more income is needed to achieve your monthly goal?
It supports several different banking file formats, such as CSV, QIF, OFX, and mt940. Import your data by using one of these formats or retrieve your bank account...
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07:02
Watch an Olympian run in a bubble full of hydrogen...
Earlier this year, Hyundai launched the Nexo: a hydrogen fuel cell-powered SUV that only emits water and oxygen. Even though the vehicle promises an environmentally friendly transportation option, its adoption is hampered by the lack of proper fuel c...
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07:01
Nomad details new Base Station Pro that charges 3...
Following the demise of AirPower earlier this year, we’ve been left to look for third-party wireless charging alternatives once Apple officially exited the scene. Nomad has found a sweet spot in its place with two different wireless Qi charging pads offering support for multiple devices and Apple Watch. However, the idea of powering up to three devices simultaneously without wires has mostly escaped us to date. Nomad is announcing a new product today, the Base Station Pro, which does just that. Thanks to a new technology and partnership with Aira FreePower, Nomad may have just solved our AirPower woes completely. Head below for additional details, pre-order information, and more.
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06:56
U1 chip in iPhone 11 is Apple’s own design, but...
06:54
The History Of Computing: Apple in the late 80s, The...
06:33
Mac’s global marketshare slips in the third quarter...
Apple’s Mac now has a 7.5% of the global PC [as in personal computer, not just Windows systems] market and 14.8% of the U.S. market on sales of 5.1 million Macs in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Gartner research group.
The company is now in fourth place among both global PC vendors (behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell) and U.S. PC vendors (behind HP, Dell, and Lenovo). According to Gartner, the Mac’s global marketshare shrank 3.7% year-over-year in quarter three globally, but grew 0.2% in the U.S.
However, IDC says Apple has 6.3% of the global market on sales of 5 million Macs in the third quarter of 2019. That’s down 6.1% year-over-year, per the research group. IDC has the Mac in fourth place among worldwide PC vendors (behind Lenovo, HP, and Dell). IDC’s info doesn’t list U.S. specific data.
IDC says that Apple...
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06:30
Inside Cirque du Soleil's technology lab
We hear about disruption all the time -- to transport, to media, to manufacturers. What happens when it comes for the circus? The centuries-old entertainment form used to be the place to see incredible, death-defying feats. Now, we see that kin...
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06:22
Google Chrome 77.0.3865.120 - Modern and fast Web...
Google Chrome is a Web browser by Google, created to be a modern platform for Web pages and applications. It utilizes very fast loading of Web pages and has a V8 engine, which is a custom built JavaScript engine. Because Google has used parts from Apple's Safari and Mozilla's Firefox browsers, they made the project open source.
Google Chrome for Mac is widely popular because it offers Google-specific features on your Mac.
Download Google Chrome on your Mac to get a multi-functional web browser that’s easy to use and customize, no matter your skill level.
Google Chrome is preferred by two-thirds of browser users across platforms, securing that position by serving as a major platform of compatibility for web apps, and should not be confused for Chrome OS which is an operating system.
Licensed as proprietary freeware, Chrome uses the Apple WebKit rendering engine for iOS versions.
When you install Chrome on Mac, you automatically...
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06:21
Apple Slammed by Hong Kong and U.S. Politicians over...
Yesterday morning Patently Apple posted a report titled “Under Extreme Pressure Apple Reverses Course and Pulls both ‘HKmap.live’ and Quartz App from their Chinese App Store.” Apple justified the move by stating in-part that they had learned that the HKmap.live app had been used in way that endanger law enforcement and residents in Hong Kong. The reaction to Apple's move has been swift.
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06:14
IHS Markit: Apple TV+, Disney+ adoption will be...
As noted by RapidTV News, the industry has already placed huge expectation on the November launches of Apple TV+ and Disney+ but research from IHS Markit warns that such direct-to-consumer services will likely encounter limited subscriber growth compared with competitive offerings.
The Apple TV+ streaming service is due to launch Nov. 1 at a price of $4.99 per month. However, you can get a free year’s subscription with the purchase of a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. Add in those devices and the fact that some manufacturers of smart TVs (such as Samsung, Samsung, and LG are building in support for Apple tech such as AirPlay 2 and HomeKit) gives Apple TV+ a potential addressable base of...
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06:13
Hong Kong app: Lawmaker asks Tim Cook to prioritize...
06:10
Apple adds five new Arcade games as its free trial...
Not sure what to make of Apple Arcade, the company's $5 a month gaming service? It didn't really matter, as the service landed in September (or earlier if you were on the beta) with a free month trial on iOS and iPadOS and MacOS. But it's a few weeks...
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06:08
SoftRAID 5.8 - High-quality RAID management.
SoftRAID allows you to create and manage disk arrays to increase performance and reliability. SoftRAID allows the user to create and manage RAID 4 and 5 volumes, RAID 1+0, and RAID 1 (Mirror) and RAID 0 (Stripe) volumes. SoftRAID also provides "predictive disk failure", where users are alerted to potential disk failures even before they fail.
SoftRAID's intuitive interface and powerful feature set make this utility a must-have for any OS X Server admin, "Pro" user, photographer, digital-video editor, or desktop user who wants more reliable backup for his computer.
Version 5.8:
- Includes important bug fixes and changes that improve SoftRAID compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina
- OS X 10.8.5 or later
- Support for TRIM commands on SSD's require OS X 10.7.5 or later
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06:04
PC component manufacturer clones new Mac Pro case
The Dune Pro PC case has not only lifted the design of the Mac Pro's version, but also the presentation of the case itself, something which could call the attention of Apple's legal team.
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06:02
Apple reportedly wants its in-house-built modems...
According to Fast Company, Apple is burning the midnight oil to have its in-house-built models ready and running by 2022. The article says that this is “a very aggressive timeline given all the development, testing, and certification work involved.”
In July, it was announced that Apple and Intel had signed an agreement for Apple to acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases. The transaction, valued at $1 billion, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, including works council and other relevant consultations in certain jurisdictions.
Combining the acquired patents for current and future wireless technology with...
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06:00
Google's Pixel 3, one year later: Amazing...
As Google prepares to unveil the Pixel 4, surely the most leaked phone of all time, it's time to reassess its predecessor. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL arrived this time last year, with many of us balancing the list price ($150 more than the Pixel 2) against...
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05:53
Mosyle introduces key product updates following...
Mosyle (www.mosyle.com), an Apple mobile device management (MDM) software company, has unveiled key product updates, including Enrollment Customization, Mac Security, User Enrollment, and a variety of MDM updates.
The updates follow the release of Apple’s macOS Catalina. With these new capabilities, Mosyle customers can harness all the benefits of the new operating system. The recent updates to Mosyle as a result of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina prove to be major changes to the Apple device management solution, including:
● Enrollment Customization: when using Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager and Mosyle solutions, IT and System Administrators can now customize the Setup Assistant with custom branding, end-user agreement text, and modern authentication during enrollment.
● Mac Security: to enhance security measures, Mosyle included Apple’s new Bootstrap token for macOS Catalina, which makes it easier for...
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05:53
Mosyle introduces key product updates following...
Mosyle (www.mosyle.com), an Apple mobile device management (MDM) software company, has unveiled key product updates, including Enrollment Customization, Mac Security, User Enrollment, and a variety of MDM updates.
The updates follow the release of Apple’s macOS Catalina. With these new capabilities, Mosyle customers can harness all the benefits of the new operating system. The recent updates to Mosyle as a result of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina prove to be major changes to the Apple device management solution, including:
● Enrollment Customization: when using Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager and Mosyle solutions, IT and System Administrators can now customize the Setup Assistant with custom branding, end-user agreement text, and modern authentication during enrollment.
● Mac Security: to enhance security measures, Mosyle included Apple’s new Bootstrap token for macOS Catalina, which makes it easier for...
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05:53
Mosyle introduces key product updates following...
Mosyle (www.mosyle.com), an Apple mobile device management (MDM) software company, has unveiled key product updates, including Enrollment Customization, Mac Security, User Enrollment, and a variety of MDM updates.
The updates follow the release of Apple’s macOS Catalina. With these new capabilities, Mosyle customers can harness all the benefits of the new operating system. The recent updates to Mosyle as a result of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina prove to be major changes to the Apple device management solution, including:
● Enrollment Customization: when using Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager and Mosyle solutions, IT and System Administrators can now customize the Setup Assistant with custom branding, end-user agreement text, and modern authentication during enrollment.
● Mac Security: to enhance security measures, Mosyle included Apple’s new Bootstrap token for macOS Catalina, which makes it easier for...
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05:53
Mosyle introduces key product updates following...
Mosyle (www.mosyle.com), an Apple mobile device management (MDM) software company, has unveiled key product updates, including Enrollment Customization, Mac Security, User Enrollment, and a variety of MDM updates.
The updates follow the release of Apple’s macOS Catalina. With these new capabilities, Mosyle customers can harness all the benefits of the new operating system. The recent updates to Mosyle as a result of iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina prove to be major changes to the Apple device management solution, including:
● Enrollment Customization: when using Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager and Mosyle solutions, IT and System Administrators can now customize the Setup Assistant with custom branding, end-user agreement text, and modern authentication during enrollment.
● Mac Security: to enhance security measures, Mosyle included Apple’s new Bootstrap token for macOS Catalina, which makes it easier for...
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05:30
Rumored new iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro with scissor...
This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, Victor and William are back, talking about the possible new iPad Pro and what it may bring us, how a rumored new MacBook Pro is expected to revamp the keyboard again, plus Apple's latest environmental report is out, and one of your hosts likes Catalina.
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05:00
A look at Gear4’s cases for Apple’s 2019 iPhones
Gear4 has released several new and/or updated cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. I’ve had a chance to test out the $44.99 Holborn.
It offers 13-foot drop protection thanks to D3O technology around the sides and backside of the case. (D3O is the same material used by the military and professional athletes, according to the folks at Gear 4).
Despite its durability, edge-to-edge protection, and enhanced back protection, it’s relatively svelte. The Holborn has a sleek, soft-touch finish that feels good and offers decent grip-ability. It’s also wireless charging compatible.
There’s nothing earthshaking or groundbreaking about the case. But it’s slim, stylish, and protective. The Holborn is available in black, burgundy, and lilac.
Apple World Today Rating (out of 5 stars): ★★★★
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05:00
That’s right: You can’t turn off Personal Hotspot in...
If you’re a regular user of the Personal Hotspot feature for iPhones and cellular-equipped iPads, you might wondered where the off setting went in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1. It’s gone, but it’s not an error and you’re not just missing it.
Apple in that release—not in iOS 13.0, but the 13.1 release for both platforms—rethought how it expresses Personal Hotspot’s use philosophically. In previous releases, you had the on-demand Personal Hotspot that could be turned on, put on standby, or turned off. There was also an Instant Hotspot feature, which allowed any of your iCloud-connected devices to select the Personal Hotspot even if it were set to Off or Off, But Discoverable.
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04:59
Poll: Should Apple keyboards follow Microsoft’s...
Microsoft has launched a couple of new keyboards this week, with two new keys. One isn’t surprising – it’s a key for launching Microsoft Office, something the company has discussed previously – but The Verge reports that there is something else: a dedicated emoji key.
It will launch the emoji picker inside Windows 10 […] An emoji key on a new Microsoft keyboard certainly seems unusual, but the company is really targeting this new hardware at businesses where Office is prevalent and emoji use is increasingly on the rise …
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04:53
Crossy Road Castle Gets Added to Apple Arcade Lineup
04:51
Oprah’s Book Club Debuts on Apple Books
04:50
Apple Texas Hold’em Updated with iPad Support and...
04:48
Keep Your Lawn Green with this Smart Sprinkler...
04:47
Apple's iTunes for Windows update closes off...
Apple has patched an exploit in Bonjour, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows that was an open door for ransomware to attack systems.
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04:47
Back Up All Your Files and Enjoy a $70 Discount with...
04:41
Guarded optimism in US-China trade talks, next...
04:30
Scripting the Temp and Cache Directories on a Mac
Ever see a weird folder like /var/folders/g0/lr10g_wx4t75s2hd5129qhkc0000gn/T/ and wonder why it’s there? Those are usually Darwin or shell temporary or cache directories. They are where those weird temp directories you need to access are written to and read from. Apple uses these to host volatile sql databases and a number of scripts use them to house a file and protobuffs prior to processing.
You too can access them in your scripts when needed. The most common is a built-in shell temp that you can easily access just by echoing out the contents of $TMPDIR:
echo $TMPDIR
Darwin has some as well; most notably in DARWIN_USER_CACHE_DIR and DARWIN_USER_TEMP_DIR where each can be used for what their name denotes. The getconf command will provide the contents of each. For example:
getconf DARWIN_USER_TEMP_DIR
Reading from apps that start with that directory hierarchy can usually easily be programmatically done by calling the appropriate location. When...
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04:11
ClamXav 3.0.14 - Virus checker based on ClamAV.
ClamXav is a popular virus checker for OS X.
Time to take control
ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac’s security. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive. Set it to scan automatically or run instant checks on suspicious files. It’s entirely up to you.
Silent and deadly
ClamXAV is light on processing but heavy on malware. You won’t even notice it working away in the background - but threats to your Mac will, as virus definitions are constantly updated.
You and your Mac
Whether you’re a home user, business user or education user, ClamXAV provides effective malware protection on a single Mac or an entire network. With generous volume discounts available, it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Version 3.0.14:
- Qualified for use on macOS 10.15 Catalina
- Improvements in Full Disk Access
- Improvements to speed of malware database...
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04:02
Vulnerability in iTunes and iCloud allowed Windows...
04:02
Apple Sets 'Aggressive' 2022 Deadline to...
Apple has reportedly set an aggressive 2022 deadline to develop in-house 5G modems as part of a system-on-a-chip (SoC) design to be used in future iPhones and iPads, claims a new report today.
According to Fast Company, Apple plans to have completed all the development, testing, and certification necessary by the new deadline to be able to include the modems in new iPhones the same year.
However, given the arduous testing and certification process required after the chip design and fabrication is complete, a two-years deadline for the modem is "really pushing it," according to the report's source, who is said to have knowledge of Apple's plans.
The main stumbling block is said to be the network optimization testing that's necessary to make sure the modem doesn't conflict with the wireless networks of other carriers. In addition,...
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04:00
How to use keyboard shortcuts in macOS Catalina
You can save time when working on your Mac by using keyboard shortcuts. To use a keyboard shortcut, hold down one or more modifier keys while pressing the last key of the shortcut.
For example, to use the shortcut Command-C (copy), hold down Command, press C, then release both keys. Mac menus and keyboards often use symbols for certain keys, including the modifier keys:
Command ⌘
Shift ⇧
Option ⌥
Control ⌃
Caps Lock ⇪
Fn
Also, the Finder’s sidebar contains shortcuts to various commonly used folders. Each of the default selections has a keyboard shortcut. It’s listed in the Go menu and you can use it to jump to the correction location (this also works in Open and Save dialogs, as well).
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04:00
With Catalina, the Mac leans on Apple’s other devices
Ever since the introduction of the iPod in 2001, Apple has had to navigate the intricacies of a multi-device ecosystem. In the earliest of days, that meant dealing with the iPod as an ancillary media device, reliant upon a Mac (or later a PC) for everything from activation to syncing media.
Over the last twelve years, the Apple ecosystem has gotten only more complex, with the addition of iPhones and iPads, the Apple TV, the Apple Watch, AirPods, the HomePod, and more. And while the Mac may be the elder statesperson of this assemblage, it’s found its responsibilities decentralized. No longer does the iPhone or iPad require a Mac just to function; newer devices like the Apple Watch and HomePod never have.
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03:56
Thunderbird 68.1.2 - Email client from Mozilla.
As of July 2012, Thunderbird has transitioned to a new governance model, with new features being developed by the broader free software and open source community, and security fixes and improvements handled by Mozilla.
Thunderbird is a free, open-source, cross-platform e-mail and news (NNTP) client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox, a project aimed at creating a Web browser.
Version 68.1.2:
- Visual glitches: Missing context menu in filter, downloads, password manager and Config Editor search boxes, unwanted scrollbars and cut-off text in Account Manager, incorrect colors in Calendar agenda scrollbars, theme issues on Windows 7
- Some attachments couldn't be opened in messages originating from MS Outlook 2016
- Address book import form CSV
- Performance problem in message body search
- Ctrl+Enter to send a message would open an...
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03:41
Malwarebytes 3.9.32.2826 - Adware removal tool (was...
Malwarebytes (was AdwareMedic) helps you get your Mac experience back. Malwarebytes scans for and removes code that degrades system performance or attacks your system. Making your Mac once again your Mac. The app can be used for free to clean infected devices, but real-time protection requires an upgrade to the Premium plan, whose pricing info can be found here.
What It Does:
- Removes adware, such as Genieo, VSearch, and Vidx
- Removes malware, including Trojans
- Scans quickly
- Simplifies program management through a clean, lean interface
How It Does It:
- Anti-adware
- Anti-malware
- Light footprint
- Simple interface
Version 3.9.32.2826:
- Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
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03:40
IK Multimedia releases UNO Drum Editor for Mac, PC,...
IK Multimedia has released a dedicated software editor for its UNO Drum analog/PCM drum machine.
Designed to offer deep control for more impactful recordings and performance, it provides access to all parameters, easy customization, and advanced kit and pattern management. It supports Macs, PCs, and iPads.
UNO Drum Editor can function both as a standalone app and an integrated DAW plug-in (Mac/PC) for use in the studio, live performance, or on-the-go music creation. It’s a free download (requiring firmware 1.0.2 or above) at www.unodrum.com/editor.
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03:40
IK Multimedia releases UNO Drum Editor for Mac, PC,...
IK Multimedia has released a dedicated software editor for its UNO Drum analog/PCM drum machine.
Designed to offer deep control for more impactful recordings and performance, it provides access to all parameters, easy customization, and advanced kit and pattern management. It supports Macs, PCs, and iPads.
UNO Drum Editor can function both as a standalone app and an integrated DAW plug-in (Mac/PC) for use in the studio, live performance, or on-the-go music creation. It’s a free download (requiring firmware 1.0.2 or above) at www.unodrum.com/editor.
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03:40
IK Multimedia releases UNO Drum Editor for Mac, PC,...
IK Multimedia has released a dedicated software editor for its UNO Drum analog/PCM drum machine.
Designed to offer deep control for more impactful recordings and performance, it provides access to all parameters, easy customization, and advanced kit and pattern management. It supports Macs, PCs, and iPads.
UNO Drum Editor can function both as a standalone app and an integrated DAW plug-in (Mac/PC) for use in the studio, live performance, or on-the-go music creation. It’s a free download (requiring firmware 1.0.2 or above) at www.unodrum.com/editor.
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03:40
IK Multimedia releases UNO Drum Editor for Mac, PC,...
IK Multimedia has released a dedicated software editor for its UNO Drum analog/PCM drum machine.
Designed to offer deep control for more impactful recordings and performance, it provides access to all parameters, easy customization, and advanced kit and pattern management. It supports Macs, PCs, and iPads.
UNO Drum Editor can function both as a standalone app and an integrated DAW plug-in (Mac/PC) for use in the studio, live performance, or on-the-go music creation. It’s a free download (requiring firmware 1.0.2 or above) at www.unodrum.com/editor.
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03:22
File transfer automation app, Deliver, now notarized...
Zevrix Solutions has delivered Deliver 2.6.13, a security update to company’s file transfer solution with automatic email delivery notifications.
Deliver lets users send files to FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3 and other remote and local servers. The app offers automatic email notifications, multi-destination transfer, file encryption, upload history and more. Version 2.6.13 was updated to satisfy the new macOS security demands and has now received the seal of approval issued by the Apple notary service.
Deliver can be purchased from the Zevrix website (www.zevrix.com) for $19.95, as well as from the Mac App Store. A demo is available for download. The update is free for licensed users of Deliver 2.x. Deliver requires macOS 10.8-10.15.
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03:22
File transfer automation app, Deliver, now notarized...
Zevrix Solutions has delivered Deliver 2.6.13, a security update to company’s file transfer solution with automatic email delivery notifications.
Deliver lets users send files to FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3 and other remote and local servers. The app offers automatic email notifications, multi-destination transfer, file encryption, upload history and more. Version 2.6.13 was updated to satisfy the new macOS security demands and has now received the seal of approval issued by the Apple notary service.
Deliver can be purchased from the Zevrix website (www.zevrix.com) for $19.95, as well as from the Mac App Store. A demo is available for download. The update is free for licensed users of Deliver 2.x. Deliver requires macOS 10.8-10.15.
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03:22
File transfer automation app, Deliver, now notarized...
Zevrix Solutions has delivered Deliver 2.6.13, a security update to company’s file transfer solution with automatic email delivery notifications.
Deliver lets users send files to FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3 and other remote and local servers. The app offers automatic email notifications, multi-destination transfer, file encryption, upload history and more. Version 2.6.13 was updated to satisfy the new macOS security demands and has now received the seal of approval issued by the Apple notary service.
Deliver can be purchased from the Zevrix website (www.zevrix.com) for $19.95, as well as from the Mac App Store. A demo is available for download. The update is free for licensed users of Deliver 2.x. Deliver requires macOS 10.8-10.15.
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03:22
File transfer automation app, Deliver, now notarized...
Zevrix Solutions has delivered Deliver 2.6.13, a security update to company’s file transfer solution with automatic email delivery notifications.
Deliver lets users send files to FTP, SFTP, Amazon S3 and other remote and local servers. The app offers automatic email notifications, multi-destination transfer, file encryption, upload history and more. Version 2.6.13 was updated to satisfy the new macOS security demands and has now received the seal of approval issued by the Apple notary service.
Deliver can be purchased from the Zevrix website (www.zevrix.com) for $19.95, as well as from the Mac App Store. A demo is available for download. The update is free for licensed users of Deliver 2.x. Deliver requires macOS 10.8-10.15.
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03:21
There’s a lack of awareness about malicious third...
PerimeterX, a company has offers protection from malicious activities, has released “Third-Party Code: The Hidden Risk in Your Website,” a survey of security professionals that underscores the lack of awareness people have about vulnerabilities in third-party client-side scripts and the unaddressed threats that can result.
Industry estimates state that the typical website is comprised of approximately 70% third-party code. The survey found that while almost all websites are running at least some third-party client-side scripts, 60% of those surveyed estimated the proportion of third-party code to be significantly lower – a dangerous misconception.
“Today, a company’s website is a primary avenue for interaction with customers and for significant revenue. As a result, they are a large target for cybercriminals, and website attacks show no sign of slowing down. Enterprises must protect their web applications from client-side attacks to prevent both the risk of massive...
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03:21
There’s a lack of awareness about malicious third...
PerimeterX, a company has offers protection from malicious activities, has released “Third-Party Code: The Hidden Risk in Your Website,” a survey of security professionals that underscores the lack of awareness people have about vulnerabilities in third-party client-side scripts and the unaddressed threats that can result.
Industry estimates state that the typical website is comprised of approximately 70% third-party code. The survey found that while almost all websites are running at least some third-party client-side scripts, 60% of those surveyed estimated the proportion of third-party code to be significantly lower – a dangerous misconception.
“Today, a company’s website is a primary avenue for interaction with customers and for significant revenue. As a result, they are a large target for cybercriminals, and website attacks show no sign of slowing down. Enterprises must protect their web applications from client-side attacks to prevent both the risk of massive...
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03:21
There’s a lack of awareness about malicious third...
PerimeterX, a company has offers protection from malicious activities, has released “Third-Party Code: The Hidden Risk in Your Website,” a survey of security professionals that underscores the lack of awareness people have about vulnerabilities in third-party client-side scripts and the unaddressed threats that can result.
Industry estimates state that the typical website is comprised of approximately 70% third-party code. The survey found that while almost all websites are running at least some third-party client-side scripts, 60% of those surveyed estimated the proportion of third-party code to be significantly lower – a dangerous misconception.
“Today, a company’s website is a primary avenue for interaction with customers and for significant revenue. As a result, they are a large target for cybercriminals, and website attacks show no sign of slowing down. Enterprises must protect their web applications from client-side attacks to prevent both the risk of massive...
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03:21
There’s a lack of awareness about malicious third...
PerimeterX, a company has offers protection from malicious activities, has released “Third-Party Code: The Hidden Risk in Your Website,” a survey of security professionals that underscores the lack of awareness people have about vulnerabilities in third-party client-side scripts and the unaddressed threats that can result.
Industry estimates state that the typical website is comprised of approximately 70% third-party code. The survey found that while almost all websites are running at least some third-party client-side scripts, 60% of those surveyed estimated the proportion of third-party code to be significantly lower – a dangerous misconception.
“Today, a company’s website is a primary avenue for interaction with customers and for significant revenue. As a result, they are a large target for cybercriminals, and website attacks show no sign of slowing down. Enterprises must protect their web applications from client-side attacks to prevent both the risk of massive...
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03:19
Kool Tools: Gadget Guard case with alarm tech
Gadget Guard‘s Gadget Guard case with alara technolog is designed to reduce user exposure to cell phone radiation by more than 50% while still maintaining the phone’s signal quality.
Embedded within the Gadget Guard case are micro-thin antennas that automatically pair with your phone to reduce exposure to cell phone radiation. It doesn’t shield or block RF, but instead redirects it away from the user, thereby maintaining the signal while protecting from radiofrequency radiation.
The new cases come in a slim version with a sleek profile that follows the contours of the...
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03:19
Kool Tools: Gadget Guard case with alara tech
Gadget Guard‘s Gadget Guard case with alara technology is designed to reduce user exposure to cell phone radiation by more than 50% while still maintaining the phone’s signal quality.
Embedded within the Gadget Guard case are micro-thin antennas that automatically pair with your phone to reduce exposure to cell phone radiation. It doesn’t shield or block RF, but instead redirects it away from the user, thereby maintaining the signal while protecting from radiofrequency radiation.
The new cases come in a slim version with a sleek profile that follows the contours of...
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03:19
Kool Tools: Gadget Guard case with alara tech
Gadget Guard‘s Gadget Guard case with alara technology is designed to reduce user exposure to cell phone radiation by more than 50% while still maintaining the phone’s signal quality.
Embedded within the Gadget Guard case are micro-thin antennas that automatically pair with your phone to reduce exposure to cell phone radiation. It doesn’t shield or block RF, but instead redirects it away from the user, thereby maintaining the signal while protecting from radiofrequency radiation.
The new cases come in a slim version with a sleek profile that follows the contours of...
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03:19
Kool Tools: Gadget Guard case with alara tech
Gadget Guard‘s Gadget Guard case with alara technology is designed to reduce user exposure to cell phone radiation by more than 50% while still maintaining the phone’s signal quality.
Embedded within the Gadget Guard case are micro-thin antennas that automatically pair with your phone to reduce exposure to cell phone radiation. It doesn’t shield or block RF, but instead redirects it away from the user, thereby maintaining the signal while protecting from radiofrequency radiation.
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03:15
Apple rereleases watchOS 5.3.2, allows Apple Watch...
If you have a less-than-entirely-new iPhone and an Apple Watch Series 4, this will come in handy.
Apple has issued a second release of its watchOS 5.3.2 operating system, this time allowing for owners of iPhones that cannot upgrade to iOS 13 or later to continue using the wearable device with their older smartphone.
The update, released on Wednesday, is targeted specifically for the Apple Watch Series 4, and follows after a similar update that shipped on September 26 for the Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3. The update effectively brings the Series 4 in line with the earlier three generations.
Although Apple has moved on to watchOS 6, this version of the operating system allows the Apple Watch Series 4 to continue functioning with the iPhone.
The update also includes performance and bug fixes alongside maintaining compatibility. In addition, the update includes a fix for a recent exploit discovered by Google Project Zero that could allow a...
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03:06
Tim Cook Defends Removal of Hong Kong Mapping App...
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written to employees defending the company's controversial decision to pull an app used by Hong Kong protestors to coordinate gatherings and avoid large concentrations of police.
Apple removed HKMap Live from the App Store on Thursday following the app's approval last week, which itself only came after an internal review of the company's original decision to reject it. Apple's reversal came after the Chinese Communist Party's flagship newspaper criticized Apple for letting the app into its store.
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03:00
Apple Card offers Disaster Relief feature, leniency...
The Apple Card now includes Disaster Relief as a perk.
A customer who lives in Houston and was impacted by flooding from tropical storm Imelda received the following email:
“We understand that you have been affected by a natural disaster. We’d like to offer our support and assistance through our Disaster Relief Program.”
The program offers the following provisions:
- No interest for two months, starting with the month the user enrolls. After two months, standard purchase APR applies.
- Payment due in the enrollmnet month can be skipped
- Those whose accounts are in good standing remain current while enrolled.
- Those whose accounts are past due, your account do not go further delinquent while enrolled. However they will remain past due until all due payments are made. Ability to make new purchases may continue to be restricted too.
Definitely not a bad thing, especially if your life has been turned upside down by...
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03:00
Roku Ultra (2019) review: It's all about the...
The Roku Ultra is the best high-end Roku streamer yet, but there's a lot more room for improvement.
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03:00
The 10 best Apple Arcade games (so far)
The best Apple Arcade games
Image by Leif Johnson/IDG
You’ll find dozens and dozens of games in Apple Arcade, and—wonder of wonders—almost none are bad. Some games are better than others, so here’s a list of the 10 games you should start with. These games weren’t necessarily made with the biggest budgets or by the biggest studios, but they’re games that are endlessly replayable and they’ll stick in your head.
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02:25
Apple TV+ signs Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón to a...
Apple has scored a coup by landing Alfonso Cuarón, who won directing Oscars for Gravity and Roma, to a multi-year deal with its upcoming streaming service, Apple TV+. Cuarón will develop television projects exclusively for the service,...
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02:22
Report: Apple ‘pushing it’ with goal to launch...
It is pretty common knowledge at this point that Apple is going to release 5G iPhones next year, perhaps across all three of Apple’s flagship new models. However, the 2020 iPhones will be using Qualcomm modems.
Apple’s in-house silicon team has had the challenge of cellular modems on its radar for a while. A report from Fast Company today corroborates Apple’s ambition to release its own 5G modem chips in less than three years time. The report says the timeline is aggressive, even with Apple’s $1bn acquisition of Intel’s modem business under its belt.
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01:10
Vanilla 1.2.2 - Hide menu-bar icons.
Vanilla lets you hide the icons in your menu bar.
The app is free with limited features. The pro version is $4 or you can make a deal with the developer.
Version 1.2.2:
This version of Vanilla adds two important features:
- A key fix for compatibility with macOS Catalina and the new permissions model
- Introduced a new licensing service for activating upgrades
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00:10
Twitter returns to Mac thanks to Apple's...
Some 20 months after it decided to discontinue its Mac client, ubiquitous social media platform Twitter on Thursday made good on promises to release a new app built on Apple's Catalyst framework.
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Thursday October 10
23:55
Boeing and Porsche are developing an electric '...
Boeing has teamed up with luxury sports carmaker Porsche to develop a concept for an electric vehicle capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) -- in other words, they're working on a "flying car." The companies' engineers will even collaborate...
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23:10
Educational Robot Kit MeeBot 2.0 Makes Its Way to...
