Thursday December 24
08:31
Best price: M1 MacBook Air (16GB, 512GB, 8-core GPU...
Ringing in as the lowest price available, Apple's new M1 MacBook Air with high-end upgrades is $150 off exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Pick up the 8-core GPU model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $1,299 in your choice of Silver or Space Gray.Lowest price availableThe $1,299 price is courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama when you shop through this activation link and enter promo code APINSIDER in the same browsing session. This particular configuration in your choice of Silver (promo code required) or Space Gray features the line's best 8-core GPU, along with 16GB of RAM (the max offered in the new M1 MacBook Air) and 512GB of storage. Our team has...
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08:29
∞ Yet another great AirPods Max video, using a...
[VIDEO I love it when clever comes out to play. This special microphone rig is designed to accommodate headphones, so you get to hear what it’s like to wear various headphones, including the AirPods Max. Video embedded in main Loop post.
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08:24
Ever thought about piano lessons? This is a great (...
The Mayron Cole piano method is pretty comprehensive. And now it’s free.
If you ever wanted to learn to play piano, these guides and some sort of keyboard are all you need. The guides are available as PDFs, perfect for displaying on an iPad.
If you are stuck at home for some reason, consider learning to play the piano. Definitely satisfying to master a new skill.
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08:14
∞ Surfing Santas
[VIDEO] See if you can guess what this is an ad for. Kinda fun. Video embedded in main Loop post.
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08:11
Big Sur’s 240 invisible pixels
Big Sur brings a frustrating interface change to notifications. This post documents the change in great detail. It’s all about the process of dismissing a notification, which is much harder than it used to be, both in terms of fine motor control requirements and low discoverability.
Read the post, see if you agree.
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08:06
Apple TV+ Wolfwalkers, a rich, densely packed visual...
Glen Weldon, NPR:
Wolfwalkers, from Cartoon Saloon, the production company behind 2009’s The Secret of Kells and 2014’s Song of the Sea, isn’t made for kids. Or at least, not just for kids.
Because there are a lot of other thematic elements jostling for elbow room in this tale of young English girl Robyn (voiced by Honor Kneafsey) and her father (voiced by Sean Bean) trying to make a go of it in the pre-colonial Irish town of Kilkenny.
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Layered over the anti-authoritarian theme is an ecological one: The town is growing, and Robyn’s father has been hired by the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell (voiced by Simon McBurney) to clear the wolves out of the rapidly vanishing forest nearby. There’s a healthy dose of feminism in the mix, as well: Robyn only wants to help her father hunt, but her status as a young woman gets her consigned to menial scullery duties. You don’t have to scratch the film’s surface terribly hard to find a queer reading, either: Robyn...
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08:00
What to watch over the 2020 holidays
In a normal year, we'd say the holidays are a perfect time to kick back, relax and catch up on all the movies and TV you missed during the year. But given that many people have been stuck at home since March, with TV as a sole respite from the hellsc...
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08:00
Going all in on the Mac App Store
Unbound for Mac blog:
With the announcement of the App Store Small Business Program, I’ve stopped selling Unbound directly via the web site. I thought it would be worth explaining how I came to that decision.
This is an interesting read, mostly for developers, but also for folks interested in Apple’s business practices.
If you sell a Mac app, you likely either sell it on the Mac App Store or via an eCommerce engine like Paddle. The economics are a big part of the “how to sell” decision.
Paddle takes a much smaller cut than Apple, but requires a time and coding investment. Apple’s move to cut their end for small (under $1M) sellers from 30% to 15% definitely has an impact on the overall math.
Paddle gives you the freedom to update your app when you like, no approval necessary. Apple, obviously, has hoops to jump through, including a notarization process, and restrictions on content.
Paddle makes it easy to do demos, offer coupon codes, etc...
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07:55
Save hundreds on this Cisco certification training...
Most companies, no matter the industry or size, need technical support to operate a profitable business. That means employers are always on the hunt for talented and tech-savvy individuals, especially when it comes to networking and IT. As someone wi...
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07:30
Meters' OV-1-B Connect headphones have VU dials...
The best laid schemes of mice, men and niche British audio brands can go awry when the world is gripped by a global pandemic. Meters Music announced its new flagship headphones back in January, with shipping due a few months later. It’s now December,...
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07:00
Apple promises to fix ultrawide monitor support on...
Life isn’t pleasant right now if you want to pair an M1 Mac with an ultrawide monitor, but help is on the way. Macworld and 9to5Mac have learned that Apple is promising a macOS update to fix a lack of supported resolutions on ultrawide and super-ultr...
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06:36
HomeKit isn't ready yet for your front door
Smart video doorbells equipped with HomeKit Secure Video are just now starting to hit the market. While they offer many great features and deep integration into Apple's smart home platform, they are still plagued by inadequacies. Logitech Circle View Wired DoorbellHomeKit Secure Video was a bold move for HomeKit. It became the first HomeKit feature that cost users money, requiring users to pay $2.99 or $9.99 for either 200GB or 2TB of storage, enabling up to five cameras to record ten days of footage to iCloud. Users weren't required to use any third-party apps or rely on any third-party cloud servers. This inherently made putting cameras in your home more secure and less risky.
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06:30
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro will reportedly cost...
We’ve already learned a lot about Samsung’s upcoming wireless Galaxy Buds Pro thanks to a leak on Samsung’s own site, but one key detail was missing: the price. According to slides leaked on Twitter by WalkingCat and spotted by The Verge, however, it...
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06:12
Warner Bros. will release its 2023 movies in...
Warner Bros.’ plans to release all 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters is only temporary, it seems. Variety reports the studio has confirmed that its Mad Max prequel Furiosa, the animated/live action hybrid Coyote vs. Acme and a mus...
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06:00
Merry Christmas from Apple World Today
Photo by Ben White via Unsplash
It’s been a tough year. Many of our readers experienced loneliness and isolation, job loss, and fear. Some came down with COVID-19, others watched and worried as relatives or friends contracted the novel coronavirus. The staff here at Apple World Today would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope for a much better 2021.
We’ll be with our friends and family on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and hope that our readers are also able to enjoy some time with others, even if it is “socially distanced” while wearing a mask.
Maybe one good thing can come out of 2020: with less emphasis on shopping and rank consumerism this holiday season, perhaps some of our readers can reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. This is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth...
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06:00
Purify Car Air and Charge Your Devices with this...
Going over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house? You know how stale the air can get in your car on long road trips… The PURE Car Air Premium Ionizar and Car Charger Two-Pack takes care of making the air feel and smell fresher and charges your favorite devices at the same time. It’s half-price for just $39.99.
Frustrated by the smell of smoke, pet’s odor, mold, food, and human odor in your car? Want to kill the dust, pollen & germs, protect yourself from environmental pollution, while also using quick charging capabilities? Don't look any further than the PURE Car Air...
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05:55
Controversy, an antitrust hearing, and Tim Cook in a...
There may not have been the new 2020 iMac we'd hoped for, but Apple was rarely out of the headlines in July, with a series of controversies, an unimaginable amount of cash — and a surprising number of launches.L-R: "The Underdogs", US House of Judiciary, :Greyhound"We're all used to Apple being the most profitable company in the world, and most of us believe its repeated claim that it doesn't put money first. But in July 2020, we reached a true financial milestone for Apple: Tim Cook actually seemed a bit embarrassed how much money they'd made. Perhaps he was, perhaps he already had been in June 2020, but it was in July when he was required to speak publicly about the vast amounts of cash Apple has.
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05:53
MOGICS Coconut: Portable Waterproof Light is 24% off
iLounge has a special deal on the MOGICS Coconut portable waterproof light, which allows you to illuminate just about any space you can think of, even underwater!
The adaptable light has successfully been funded in Kickstarter and is now available for you to purchase. The Coconut is a spherical light lamp that’s submersible, shatter-proof and can be recharged and inflated as necessary. Inside, you get up to 4 brightness modes to suit a variety of situations.
The spherical design holds a valve mechanism and is virtually water-proof, thanks to nanotech on layers and components. It’s safe for use by children and the elderly and has an intuitive switch button. You can bring it everywhere, even on trips and to the beach!
The MOGICS Coconut portable waterproof light normally costs $49 while we at iLounge are giving it away for just $36.95. You get 24% off with our deal.
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05:49
This AirPods Leather Case by Twelve South is Only $20
Need a quality leather case for your precious Apple AirPods Case? Twelve South has just the thing. Today, the Twelve South AirSnap Leather Protective Case for AirPods is down to just $19.50 from its original price of $34.99 on Amazon.
The addition of a loss prevention clip alone makes it a truly worthy buy. You can now affix it to your bag or jeans pocket and never have to worry about dropping it unnoticed. A strong metal snap closure allows you peace of mind, and the bottom has an opening for wired charging.
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05:48
Developer Emulates Nintendo Switch on a Silicon Mac
A developer that goes by ‘Sera Tonin Brocious’ on Twitter has uploaded a video of a working Nintendo Switch emulation on an M1 Mac.
The tweet showed screenshots of a 13-inch MacBook Pro running Super Mario Odyssey via Yuzu, an open source emulator that utilizes 3D graphics API Vulkan. The similarity between the M1 Mac and Nintendo Switch is that they both use Arm-based processors. However, the emulation is not perfect due to MoltenVK limitations.
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05:47
Apple starts shipping special iPhones as Part of...
In July 2020 Apple introduced a new program that will help researchers understand the workings of an iPhone in a security point of view. Titled ‘Apple Security Research Device Program‘, a selected few will be given special iPhones with containment policies and unique code execution to support security research.
Today, the first individuals have been notified that they will be receiving the special iPhones. As stated in the agreement the researchers will be loaned the iPhone for a whole year with a mission to improve iOS security.
Apple believes this move will assist the company in its goal to increase consumer safety. Furthermore, Apple says they value collaborations with independent researchers and the work they do.
The special iPhones are different from consumer-level iPhones. The devices are less...
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05:46
Apple TV+ ‘Ted Lasso’ may not have a season 4
A recent interview of Bill Lawrence, a co-creator of Apple TV+ ‘Ted Lasso’ reveals that the show may be ending after three seasons.
‘Ted Lasso’ rose to popularity when it debuted in Apple’s streaming platform, and was renewed shortly after the first season premiered. Even before season two was filmed Apple gave it the go-ahead for a third season.
‘Ted Lasso’ tells the story of an American football coach who’s been hired to lead a soccer team in the English Premier League. The protagonist is played by Jason Sudeikis, known for his role in Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers and Hall Pass.
In the ‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends‘ podcast Bill Lawrence mentioned how the show does not need to surpass its previous seasons as others because it’s designed to be finite. Furthermore, Lawrence says Sudeikis...
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05:34
Odd report claims Square has been in talks to buy...
05:30
Square could be trying to buy Tidal from Jay-Z
Could a Tidal buyout be in the offing? Maybe, according to Bloomberg. The outlet is reporting that Square, the payments company run by Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, has discussed a potential acquisition with Jay-Z, the rapper and entreprene...
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04:55
Apple Car rumors, AirPods Max tips, and more on the...
Apple is still rumored to be developing an "Apple Car," plus we cover unexpected issues using Apple Watch with Family Setup, tips and tricks for AirPods Max, and our favorite software services of the year.Apple Watch Family SetupWhile rumors of Apple's self-driving car initiative date back to at least 2014, a new report from Reuters claims the "Apple Car" will feature a new battery design that could "radically" cut battery costs. Contrary to previous guesses that Apple may make some kind of shuttle bus, Reuters says it will be a passenger vehicle.
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04:35
The Morning After: We reviewed Apple's $549...
Even if this holiday season means spending less time with family and friends than we’re used to, you can still get judged for your decisions thanks to an AI that has been programmed to dislike your taste in music. The “How bad is your Spotify” bot in...
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04:30
Apple confirms fix for ultrawide monitors with M1...
Users of certain ultrawide and super-ultrawide external monitors are reporting that some resolutions are not available when used with an Apple Silicon M1 Mac, but Apple says that a fix is coming.Apple Silicon Macs are having problems with ultrawide monitorsApple's Apple Silicon M1-based Macs did change what external monitors are supported, but now an unknown number of users are reporting issues with limited resolution options.
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04:25
Goldman Sachs says Apple doesn’t care about a car,...
03:59
Apple says fix coming for using an M1 Mac with...
03:51
May 2020 in review: iPhone 12 leaked, MacBook Pro 13...
We were used to being in lockdown by now, and so was Apple. While still having no events, the company put out an extremely popular new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and did begin to reopen some of its stores.It's got the new keyboard, you can buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro againThe MacBook Pro 13-inch was released with so much fanfare that you could even imagine that there was an event. While Apple again launched a new machine with just a press release, a web page, and some excellent photography, we'd all been waiting for it so long that we did the dancing and shouting that Phil Schiller might have.
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03:15
Verizon 5G network returns variable speed results...
The good news is that Verizon has begun to roll out its 5G network. The bad news is that the network’s speeds are fairly variable, and that Verizon’s 4G LTE network may in fact be faster as well as help conserve your iPhone 12’s battery life. Tests were performed using an iPhone 12 Pro at […]
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03:15
Visa will allow select payments from Pornhub owner...
Visa isn’t done investigating allegations of illegal activity against Pornhub, but it has apparently seen enough to start accepting payments from its parent company again. According to Reuters and CNN, the credit card company will allow payments usin...
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03:00
Apple to send out first wave of “jailbroken” iPhones...
Apple is reportedly preparing to send out “jailbroken” iPhone handsets to the first participants of its Security Research Device (SRD) program, which will allow security researchers to dig into iOS more deeply than they have before. The program offers specially configured iPhones that are less locked down than their consumer counterparts, allowing researchers easier access […]
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03:00
Twinkly Strings 250 LEDs Multicolor review: These...
The Twinkly app scans each individual LED in the string, setting the stage for eye-popping animations.
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03:00
The 2020 cord-cutter awards: The best streaming...
These were the best cord-cutting services, devices, and developments in 2020.
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02:02
'Tetris Effect: Connected' adds VR support...
Tetris Effect is an ideal game to both soothe and stimulate players, and now the multiplayer Connected edition works in virtual reality too. Tetris Effect Connected isn’t available on the PlayStation VR headset yet, but PC VR users can join the actio...
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Wednesday December 23
22:01
Alibaba is facing an anti-monopoly probe by Chinese...
China’s market regulator has opened an investigation into Alibaba’s “suspected monopolistic conduct.” The State Administration for Market Regulation has posted a short statement on its website announcing the anti—monopoly probe. The regulator seems t...
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19:04
SpaceX shows off its Starship test flight one more...
Taking a victory lap around the test flight that wrapped up quite a year for SpaceX, the company posted a longer video of its Starship SN8 high-altitude test flight. Its high speed impact and explosion is just a footnote, as this two-minute video mar...
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17:14
One of the first third-party MagSafe battery packs...
15:13
'Cyberpunk 2077' patch targets save file...
Another day, another patch for Cyberpunk 2077. The 1.06 hotfix is rolling out on PC and consoles (no word about Stadia, yet), and while console players will hopefully benefit from improved memory management that should reduce the game’s crashing (esp...
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14:59
This might be how law enforcement agencies break...
A group of cryptography experts have proposed a theory about how law enforcement can still break into iPhone despite continuous iOS patches and layers of safeguards: Apple's strongest encryption protects less data than it used to.Credit: Blocks/UnsplashMatthew Green, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins Information Security Institute, proposed the theory in a Twitter thread on Wednesday in response to news of the ACLU suing for information about iPhone unlocking methods. The theory is based on research from two of his students, Maximilian Zinkus and Tushar M. Jois.
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14:58
Best DVR for cord cutters
TiVo vs. Tablo vs. Channel Master vs. Plex: None are ideal, but one might work for you.
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14:12
Some iOS 14 users now seeing Apple’s new tracking...
14:00
Apple anti-tracking privacy feature starting to show...
Apple's anti-tracking privacy feature is starting to show up for users running the first beta version of the company's upcoming iOS 14.4 update.Credit: AppleInsiderThe privacy feature makes a specific type of user tracking meant for advertisers opt-in by default. That means apps will need to explicitly ask users for permission to track them across other sites and apps.
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13:55
All of the best Mac and iOS Christmas app deals
As is usual at this time of year, we are now tracking a massive collection of Christmas iOS app deals, alongside a selection of Mac price drops. Over the last week or so the App Store has been exploding with big-time discounts on just about all of the most popular titles available for your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. With so many folks stuck indoors this year, scoring some Christmas iOS app deals might be a great way to keep everyone occupied and entertained over what will likely be a bit of an extended break for some. Head below for a gigantic roundup of all of the most notable Mac and iOS apps on sale for the holidays.
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13:45
California clears Nuro's driverless cars to...
It was only earlier this year that delivery service Nuro became the second company to get permission to test fully driverless vehicles in California, and now it can claim another milestone. California’s DMV has granted the state’s first Autonomous Ve...
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12:43
Apple asks for M1 MacBook feedback, what would you...
On the whole, Apple’s M1 MacBooks and Mac mini have been a hit with big improvements across the board. However, the improvements never end and Apple has been asking early M1 MacBook customers a list of questions in a new survey including what they would change about the new generation of computers. How about you, what would like to see with the next iteration of M1 MacBooks?
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12:39
Samsung’s next Chromebook may trade a 4K screen for...
Following a leaked render earlier in the week, more information on Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook 2 has found its way online, including details on pricing. A marketing slide shared by Microsoft tipster WalkingCat suggests the device will feature a 13.3-...
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12:27
‘MacVoices Live!’: the second part of Gift Guide...
The new edition of MacVoices Live! offers the second part of Gift Guide Seven. Andrew Orr, Bart Busschots, Mike Potter and host Chuck Joiner finish up with some bonus picks as well as games, apps, foodstuffs, and more.
MacVoices is an Internet show that delivers in-depth discussions with the most influential people in the Mac industry as well as the individuals who are out there making it happen on the front lines of the global Apple community. Founded as an audio program in 2005, the show has evolved into audio and video versions to offer the best of both worlds.
Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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12:00
Opinion: Here are some important questions about an...
11:53
Apple continues purging games from China App Store...
11:38
Verizon’s sub-6 ‘5G Nationwide’ is now available for...
Verizon launched its ‘5G Nationwide’ network coverage for most postpaid customers in October alongside the launch of Apple’s latest flagship smartphones. Now, Verizon has now confirmed to 9to5Mac that its 5G Nationwide network is also available for use with 5G phones, including iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, on the company’s own prepaid service…
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11:30
Musk says Apple passed on Tesla acquisition three...
Enlarge / A Tesla Model 3 is seen in the general assembly line at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, in July 2018. (credit: Mason Trinca for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
A few years ago, Elon Musk tried to interest Apple CEO Tim Cook in buying Tesla, Musk said in a Tuesday tweet. "He refused to take the meeting," Musk added.
According to Musk, this occurred in the "darkest days of the Model 3 program"—most likely sometime in late 2017 or early 2018. Musk recently revealed...
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11:22
Telegram channels will start getting ads next year
Nearly eight years after its initial launch and with almost 500 million users to its name, encrypted chat app Telegram finds itself at an inflection point: it either needs to monetize its platform or find a buyer. In a post over on his Telegram chann...
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11:20
Apple Car could bolster services but low margins...
Goldman Sachs believes that an "Apple Car" makes sense as a services-supporting hardware platform, but notes that the high costs of releasing a car could mean a limited impact for investors.Credit: AppleIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, analyst Rod Hall writes that Apple is "well positioned" to design and sell a vehicle because of its strong hardware and software development and integration. His analysis comes on the heels of a Reuters report that Apple is planning to produce an electric vehicle by 2024.
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11:11
MGM up for sale for $5B after ‘preliminary talks’...
10:39
Apple donating Black Lives Matter murals on its...
Apple plans to protect the Black Lives Matter murals painted on Apple Pioneer Place, and save it "for future donation."Apple says that they will put protective plywood over the Black Lives Matter murals on the barricade around its Portland location, Apple Pioneer Place, according to a tweet by Mike Rogoway. The company will release details on long-term plans in early 2021.
Apple says that today it will put protective plywood over the Black Lives Matter murals on its downtown Portland store to preserve the historic artwork "for future donation."
The company says it will have details on long-term plans for the murals early in 2021. pic.twitter.com/kKsDWIylfI
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10:06
George Floyd mural at closed Portland Apple Store...
09:49
Let this eerily accurate AI dunk on your Spotify...
If you're a Spotify user, you might have checked out your 2020 listening data with Spotify Wrapped. It's a straightforward celebration of your year in music and podcasts, a judgement-free overview of what you listened to. The Pudding, however, is dis...
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09:24
Samsung deletes post mocking Apple’s charger removal...
09:18
Apple working on fix for ultra wide monitor issue...
In a new support document Apple addresses issues with some ultra wide or super-ultrawide display issues with M1 Macs.
If you connect an ultrawide or super-ultrawide monitor to your Mac with Apple M1 chip, some resolutions supported by your display may not be available. Apple says it’s aware of this issue and resolution is planned for a future macOS Big Sur update.
To see the additional resolutions for your external display, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, then press and hold the Option key while you click Scaled.
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09:15
ACLU sues for information about FBI iPhone unlocking...
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing for more information about the FBI's ability to break the encryption of smartphones, including Apple's iPhone.Credit: AppleOn Tuesday, the ACLU filed a lawsuit demanding information about the FBI's Electronic Device Analysis Unit. The civil rights group believes that the EDAU has been quietly breaking into iPhones and other devices.
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09:00
Stacktrace Podcast 115: “Not a trace of a stack”
On the first ever completely non-technical episode of Stacktrace, John and Rambo answer #askstacktrace questions about everything from local holiday traditions to what their favorite airplanes are.
Sponsored by MacStadium: Get a cloud hosted M1 Mac mini from $99 or use promo code 9TO5MAC for half off the first two months of a Gen 3 or 4 (Intel) mini. Enter the Mac mini giveaway here.
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08:57
Latest MacBook Pro from $1,199 headlines today’s...
08:46
Volkswagen CEO is 'looking forward' to...
Volkswagon's CEO, Herbert Diess, posted on LinkedIn that he welcomes Apple's Project Titan as a competitor in the autonomous car market.On Monday, it was reported that Apple could release its own autonomous car by 2024. The so-called "Apple Car" could feature "next level" battery technology, that could cut battery costs and increase the vehicles range.In a LinkedIn comment thread spotted by iMore, Diess replied to a student who asked for his thoughts on Apple's Project Titan.
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08:36
Tell me this doesn’t look like an Apple ad
[VIDEO] This ad (embedded in main Loop post) dropped last month, an homage to Signing in the Rain, but designed to sell Burberry product.
I love this ad, wonder how much of this is CGI, how much practical effects. No matter, to me, has all the feel of an Apple ad.
Side note: In the original Singing in the Rain, linked above, that’s Carrie Fisher’s mom at the beginning of the scene.
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08:22
∞ A wonderfully detailed audiophile AirPods Max...
[VIDEO] This was full of interesting nuggets, beginning to end (video embedded in main Loop post). Even the fit and finish bits, of which I thought I’d heard all there was to say, had some new insights.
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08:20
These are the top Apple deals you can get on Amazon...
Year-end Apple deals are in effect at Amazon today, with holiday markdowns on the latest gear, including $109 AirPods, $349 Apple Watch Series 6 styles, M1 Macs from $669, $99 Apple Pencil 2 and much more.1. AirPods as low as $109Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro are a hot item this holiday season, and Amazon's fresh discounts on the popular earbuds top our list of today's best Apple deals. Units are in stock and ready to ship at press time, with optional AppleCare+ also available for purchase.
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08:12
How Amazon wins: By steamrolling rivals and partners
Dana Mattioli, Wall Street Journal:
Jeff Bezos built Amazon.com Inc. from his garage with an underdog’s ambition to take on the establishment. He imbued staff with an obsession to grow fast by grabbing customers using the biggest selection and lowest prices.
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That ethos helps keep Amazon booming. Aggressive competition—including wresting market share from rivals—is often a hallmark of a successful business. It’s also why the tech-and-retail giant is the target of rivals, regulators and politicians who say its tactics are unfair for a company its size, and potentially illegal. As the company has grown, so has its capacity to take on an ever-growing array of competitors.
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Executives behind the scenes have methodically waged targeted campaigns against rivals and partners alike—an approach that has changed little through the years, from diapers to footwear.
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08:12
Zoom may offer email to bolster its growing empire
Zoom was clearly one of the biggest tech winners of 2020 thanks to its easy video calls, and it now appears eager to translate that success elsewhere. The Information’s sources claim Zoom is developing an email service and considering a matching cale...
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08:06
DHS advises companies to avoid Chinese hardware and...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is urging US companies to completely avoid using hardware or services produced or linked to Chinese state corporate ownership because of data theft concerns.Credit: Jason Redmond/AFPIn a business advisory published on Wednesday, the DHS said that Chinese products and services could contain backdoors or other data collection systems. It also said that data theft could occur via insider threats and business partnerships. The goal is to harvest data from western companies for use in furthering China's economic goals, the department added.
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08:00
DeepMind's latest AI can master games without...
In 2016, Alphabet's DeepMind came out with AlphaGo, an AI which consistently beat the best human Go players. One year later, the subsidiary went on to refine its work, creating AlphaGo Zero. Where its predecessor learned to play Go by observing amate...
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How to deactivate or delete your Facebook account or...
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Facebook vs Apple: Facebook employees complain about...
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Last Tuesday, Facebook launched what it portrayed as a full-throated defense of small businesses. In taking out full-page ads in major newspapers and creating a webpage encouraging people to “Speak Up for Small Businesses,” the social networking giant argued that a change in Apple’s mobile operating system would decimate family-run enterprises by preventing them from targeting people with online ads.
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But while the $750 billion company’s public relations effort has presented a united front with small businesses, some Facebook employees complained about what they called a self-serving campaign that bordered on hypocrisy, according to internal comments and audio of a presentation to workers that were obtained by BuzzFeed News.
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“It feels like we are trying to justify doing a bad thing by hiding behind people with a sympathetic message,” one engineer wrote in response to an internal post about the campaign from Dan Levy,...
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07:55
Save $300 on a lifetime to Jillian Michaels'...
The benefits of regular exercise are well-known. Yet, finding the motivation to work out and the proper guidance on what to do or what not to do are difficulties everyone encounters on their path to leading a healthier and happier lifestyle. One solu...
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07:39
Tested: Smartta SliderMini 2, for smooth panning...
07:30
Sony A7C review: Smart, small and clumsy
With the launch of the A7S III, Sony proved that it still rules the full-frame mirrorless camera market, despite impressive rival products from Canon. On the APS-C side, however, it keeps building the same cameras over and over using recycled parts f...
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07:10
FCC auction of mid-range spectrum hits new high of $...
Bids in the Federal Communication Commission's sale of mid-range spectrum have hit a record $66.4 billion, suggesting fierce competition to buy licenses as telecom firms build out their 5G networks.Credit: FCCSpecifically, the FCC is auctioning off wireless licenses for spectrum between 3.7 and 4 gigahertz. That's a range well-suited for building out 5G networks that can be used by existing smartphones like the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Bids have been ongoing for three weeks as of Dec. 23, 2020.
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07:00
Accessibility in tech improved in 2020, but more...
For some of us, being forced to stay home and work remotely via video conferences was a temporary reprieve from our daily commute. But for Jonathan Lee, Zoom was a life changer. Lee, 28, is a paraplegic who uses walking aids to get around, and being...
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06:58
Apple's new MacBook Pro M1 is $100 off at Amazon
While Apple rarely discounts its new hardware soon after release, Amazon is another story entirely. Now you can snag the 13-inch MacBook Pro M1 with 8GB of RAM and a spacious 512GB SSD (space grey only) for $1,399 — $100 off its normal price. This is...
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06:43
New York is the first state to temporarily ban...
States and cities have banned facial recognition in government and law enforcement, but that’s now extending to the classroom. New York state has temporarily banned the use of facial recognition and other biometric technology in schools until either...
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06:33
Apple is reportedly booting ‘thousands’ of apps from...
Apple is booting thousands of video game apps from its platform in China as the government clamps down harder on such content, “illustrating the tech giant’s vulnerability to state pressure on its business,” according to The Wall Street Journal.
Apple warned Chinese developers that a new wave of paid gaming apps are at risk of removal from its app store, according to a memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal, after the company removed thousands of such apps earlier this year.
Four years ago the Chinese government four years ago began requiring videogames to be licensed before being released, but developers were able to skirt the requirement in the App Store. The Wall Street Journal says Apple hasn’t said why the loophole existed or why the company began closing it this year.
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06:30
AirPods Max review: Expensive headphones with...
The AirPods Max weren’t exactly a well-kept secret. Rumors that Apple was working on a set of high-end over-ear headphones have been making the rounds since 2018. In fact, we pretty much knew what they would look like and how they would be built. Sti...
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06:22
Elon Musk says he once tried to convince Apple to...
I’m skeptical, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted that he once reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook about the possibility of the tech giant buying Tesla, but Cook "refused to take the meeting."
Musk says that he attempted to contact Apple during the "darkest days of the Model 3 program," offering Tesla for 1/10 of its value.
The rumor mill is abuzz with talk that Apple plans to begin production on an Apple-branded self-driving vehicle starting in 2024. The tech giant and Tesla have lured away many of each other’s employees over the past few years.
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06:12
Apple informing developers who’ve been accepted into...
As noted by MacRumors, Apple has begun ontacting eligible developers to inform them that they’ve been accepted into the Small Business Program.
The tech giant announced the program in November, saying it’s designed “to accelerate innovation and help small businesses and independent developers propel their businesses forward with the next generation of groundbreaking apps on the App Store.”
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the new App Store Small Business Program will benefit the vast majority of developers who sell digital goods and services on the store, providing them with a reduced commission on paid apps and in-app purchases. Developers can qualify for the program and a reduced, 15% commission if they earned up to $1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.
The App Store Small Business Program will launch on January 1, 2021. Its reduced commission means small...
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06:07
Apple prepares to send out specially-configured...
In July, Apple launched an Apple Security Research Device Program for developers. Now the tech giant says it’s preparing to ship specially-configured iPhones that are equipped with unique code execution and containment policies to support security research.
Apple says the program is designed to help improve security for all iOS users, bring more researchers to iPhone, and improve efficiency for those who already work on iOS security. The Apple Security Device Program features a smartphone dedicated exclusively to security research, with unique code execution and containment policies. The Security Research Device (SRD) is intended for use in a controlled setting for security research only.
SRDs are provided on a 12-month renewable basis and remain the property of Apple. The company notes that they’re not meant for personal use or daily carry, and...
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06:00
Shed some light on outdoor activities with the...
Do you love getting outside? Stretch your outdoors hours with a lamp that can fold up to go almost anywhere, then expand into a waterproof LED light source that runs for hours on a single charge. The MOGIC Coconut Portable Waterproof Lamp is the product of a successful Kickstarter campaign, and it’s available in the AWT Deals Shop for just $36.95.
When we are crashing at a rundown hotel to fight for our dreams, it's the light that makes a difference. A well-designed light doesn't just illuminate the room, it changes your perception. MOGICS Coconut is the portable light that you can take wherever you go. This lamp features 4...
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05:25
Department of Homeland Security tells US businesses...
The Department of Homeland Security has today published a report saying US companies should avoid “data services and equipment” from companies in China. The 15-page report says that businesses are exposing “themselves and their customers to heightene...
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05:11
Apple begins notifying eligible developers of App...
Developers who qualify for Apple's definition of a small business, and who applied in time, are now starting to be notified that they are on the new App Store Small Business Program.Following Apple's announcement of halving its App Store commission for developers earning under $1 million annually, qualifying companies are now being notified. Apple repeats certain conditions but also says that it will cut its commission rate to 15% from January 1, 2021.It's estimated that some 98% of app developers are eligible for the Small Business Program, but they...
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05:05
Nintendo's Switch year in review shows how long...
Every December, companies like Spotify and Tiktok give you access to an overview that shows how you used their services over the past year. Nintendo’s one of those companies. Now that we’re only a few days away from 2021, the gaming giant has flipped...
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04:49
PSA: If you’re on Verizon, you might want to turn...
04:38
The Morning After: Meet the new king of $399 GPUs
So after all the drama, how did the Cyberpunk 2077 launch work out for CD Projekt Red? While the numbers are still settling in, the company posted a note to its website for investors saying that, including requests received for refunds, the game sold...
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04:30
Apple looks into self-mixing 2D/2D user input...
Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,871,820) for a “self-mixing 2D/2D user input detection, scanning laser system.” If its ideas ever reach fruition, Macs, iPads, iPhones, and other future devices such as projectors from the company could allow user input based on a built-in scanning system.
Current put devices include buttons, keyboards, touch screens, and the like which often involve the user making physical contact with the input device, such as with a finger, stylus, or other user input object. Apple says that such input devices are often integrated components of the electronic devices, and so add weight, size, and power consumption to the electronic devices.
The tech giant adds that, furthermore,, such input devices typically only allow for detecting a press, or motion of a touch, in two dimensions on the device. They typically don’t allow for detecting distance or gestures of the finger, stylus, or other input object toward or...
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04:13
Apple purged 94,000 games from China App Store in...
In response to demands from Chinese authorities, Apple has reportedly purged thousands of games from the country's local version of the App Store in 2020, and there are likely more on the chopping block.Apple's App StoreFollowing previous warnings to China's iOS developers, and suspending updates, Apple has reportedly now removed a large but unspecified number of videogame apps from the region's App Store. It's specifically to comply with Chinese laws, and the purging xsuspending updates">https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/22/apple-set-to-pull-unlicensed-games-from-chinese-app-store back in July 2020.
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04:06
Developers now receiving App Store Small Business...
04:05
Google's Pixel 4a is just $319 at B&H Photo...
In our review, we called Google’s Pixel 4a “the best $350 phone” thanks to the great cameras and abundance of features. Considering that and the relatively low price, we’ve yet to see one go on sale, but B&H Photo Video is offering a “Deal Zone”...
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04:00
Seven tips to take away from Apple’s customer service
By Elea Andrea Almazora
There’s a reason why Apple is one of the most recognizable and popular brands worldwide. They’ve always done things their own way. When someone mentions Apple, the usual suspects come to mind, like iPhones, multi-purpose watches, MacBooks, and now the rumored Apple Glasses.
Apple has always represented quality and sophistication. While the products take the limelight, there’s a much less glamorous piece of the puzzle behind its business growth - it’s unrivalled customer service.
Every single employee has bought into it, which has taken time. It’s a meticulously crafted strategy. But that’s not to say businesses...
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04:00
How to restore a previous version of your Pages,...
One of the most powerful additions to one’s computing arsenal that arrived in the early 2000s was automatic saving, particularly incremental saves that happened quietly and continuously. This means you don’t lose your work in progress between saves. But how can you bring back both explicit saves (Command-S or File > Save) and incremental automatic saves?
Apple offers a built-in feature for its document-focused apps, like Pages and Numbers, and a framework that some other developers tie into as well. You find it in File > Revert To > Browse All Versions. It resembles Time Machine, but doesn’t require that you are using a Time Machine backup.
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03:50
‘MacVoices Live!’: the second part of Gift Guide...
The new edition of MacVoices Live!'s offers the first part of Gift Guide Seven. Andrew Orr, Bart Busschots, Mike Potter and host Chuck Joiner offer some bonus picks as well as games, apps, foodstuffs, and more.
MacVoices is an Internet show that delivers in-depth discussions with the most influential people in the Mac industry as well as the individuals who are out there making it happen on the front lines of the global Apple community. Founded as an audio program in 2005, the show has evolved into audio and video versions to offer the best of both worlds.
Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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