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This Brand New Patent Troll is Suing Apple Over Mobile Payments

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Fintiv was founded this year, and its a patent troll suing Apple over mobile payments. Apple allegedly infringes upon three patents.

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Reset Facebook: Have Fewer Friends

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

2018 has been a difficult year for Facebook. There are lots of suggestions from lots of people about how the company can fix its own problems. Kurt Wagner on Re/Code made a suggestion for us users – have fewer friends. He said that “it’s time for Fa…

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Sony Boosts 3D Camera Chip Production after Customer Interest

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Interest from tech companies, including Apple, has led Sony to increase the production of next-generation 3D sensors.

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The Mac Observer Turns Twenty – TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-28

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Today is all about history, as The Mac Observer turns 20 years old! Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Kelly for a look back.

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Productivity Apps to Help you Keep your New Year’s Resolution

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Some essential apps for iOS and Mac to help keep that new year’s resolution and boost your productivity in 2019.

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Organize Your Digital Life With a Universal File Naming Scheme

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Andrew has finally created a universal file naming scheme, something he has been working on for a while. Here’s how he did it.

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Personal Details of 997 North Korean Defectors Stolen by Hackers

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Hackers stole the personal details of nearly 1000 people who defected from North Korea to South Korea, officials in Seoul have revealed.

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Google and Facebook Ads Helped Support Illegal WhatsApp Groups

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Google removed third-party apps that guided people to WhatsApp groups sharing child pornography after a Techcrunch report highlighted the issue. In a powerful follow-up, the site revealed how Google and Facebook’s advertising networks inadvertently …

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6 Ways to Increase Your Online Security in 2019

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Elissa Redmiles offers six helpful tips to help you increase your online security in 2019. Things like setting boundaries, filter bubbles, and password managers make the list. As part of my research, I’ve recently been speaking with a number of sex …

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NPR Wants to Work With Apple on Podcast Analytics

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Currently, advertisers rely on download metrics to figure out how valuable it is for ads. But podcasters can’t tell if people skip over the ads.

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35 Years Ago Isaac Asimov Predicted 2019

vrijdag 28 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

35 years ago The Star asked Isaac Asimov to predict the world of 2019. He wrote about the loss of jobs due to technology, and hoped for a decline in pollution and militarism. lf we look into the world as it may be at the end of another generation, l…

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Qualcomm vs Apple, Apple Watches vs ERs – TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-27

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Today Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Qualcomm’s request to jail Apple lawyers, and the impact of Apple Watch data on ERs.

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Repel Intruders with an App-Controlled Lock That’s 10x Stronger Than a Deadbolt: $297

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have an interesting device for our deal of the day: the HAVEN Connect Lock. This app-controlled lock was designed by U.S. Special Ops veterans and mounts at the base of your door. According to the company, it reinforces your door with a flexible …

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Calling Remote Workers: Move to Vermont and get up to $10,000

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

To apply for the Remote Worker Grant Program you’ll have to move to Vermont first. The program offers reimbursements and not money in advance.

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Netflix Releases Black Mirror Bandersnatch Trailer

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Netflix has released the trailer for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and it’s as dystopian as ever. The movie will apparently be 90 minutes and fans think it will somehow be a Choose Your Own Adventure experience. The trailer description doesn’t say much…

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Up to 40% of the Internet is Fraudulent Traffic

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Fake metrics, fake people, fake businesses, fake content, fake politics.

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How to Avoid the Horizontal Instagram Update

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Facebook recently updated the Instagram app to add horizontal scrolling similar to Instagram Stories. The company then claimed it was an error and rolled it back. Whether it’s cloning Snapchat or enabling an activity status, the photo platform is be…

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Amazon Enjoys Best Ever Holiday Season

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Amazon had a record-breaking holiday season in 2018, with over one billion items bought and millions of Prime memberships sold.

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Apple will Outperform other FAANG Stocks, Analyst Predicts

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple stock will outperform its major competitors in 2019, even in the face of an economic slowdown, according to a top analyst.

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Instagram Tested a Horizontal Feed and People were not Happy

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Instagram briefly tested a horizontal feed on Thursday. The Verge reported that the test was pushed to a wider than expected audience. Not surprisingly, people freaked out. However, normal, vertical, service resumed after a short amount of time. The…

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Foxconn Could Manufacture iPhone X in India from 2019

donderdag 27 december 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Foxconn could start assembling top-end iPhones in India as early as 2019 – it would be a significant increase in Apple’s business there.

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