Websites That Don’t Let You Hide Your Email Using Sign In with Apple
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
So far, Andrew found two websites that don’t let you hide your email using Sign In with Apple. And this doesn’t appear to be against guidelines.
Lees meerFacebook Bought Giphy. What Does That Mean for Privacy?
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Facebook announced today that it’s acquiring Giphy for an alleged sum of US$400 million. Facebook characterized the acquisition—reportedly worth $400 million—as a way to help its millions of users “better express themselves.” […] Facebook says it wi…
Lees meerWe Need a Really Big Display For Our Mac
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
John looks at a review of a 49-inch display and how a really large display can brighten the work-at-home landscape.
Lees meerBestBuy Deal Gives New Subscribers 4 Months of Free Apple Music
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
BestBuy is giving away four months of free Apple Music to new subscribers. It’s only available for customers in the United States.
Lees meerParallels Toolbox: Like a Swiss Army Knife for your Mac
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Dr. Mac really likes Parallels Toolbox, which includes more than 30 different tools for macOS (and/or Windows 10) for $19.99/year.
Lees meerMythic Quest: Quarantine Coming to Apple TV+ on May 22
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Sound the horn! As noted on Instagram Friday, Mythic Quest: Quarantine will drop on Apple TV+ on May 22. The trailer tells you all you need to know. You’ve got time to binge the Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet series (again, obviously). See you on the…
Lees meerSecurity Friday, News+ Audio – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-15
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday, and a chat about Apple’s News+ articles in an audio format.
Lees meerUPRIGHT GO 2 Posture Training Device: $89.99
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
We have a deal on Upright GO 2, a posture-training device with a companion app. You place the device directly on the skin of your upper back using hypoallergenic adhesive strips that come in the box. When you slouch, it buzzes, a reminder to stop sl…
Lees meerGoogle Chrome Taking Action Against Resource-Draining Ads
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Google Chrome will now take action to limit adverts draining battery and network resources. The changes were outlined on the Chromium blog on Friday. We have recently discovered that a fraction of a percent of ads consume a disproportionate share of…
Lees meerWhen Apple Reinvented the Computer Store
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
On May 15, 2001, Steve Jobs announced that 25 Apple Stores would open. Cult of Mac looked at how the company forever changed how we perceive computer stores. When it came to retail, Jobs preferred high-end outlets that focused on “big ticket” items …
Lees meerFacebook Purchases GIPHY For $400 Million
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Facebook confirmed it has bought gif library GIPHY, with improved integration with Instagram seeming to be the focus.
Lees meerTSMC to Spend $12 Billion on a Chip Factory in Arizona
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is planning to spend US$12 billion to build a chip factory in Arizona.
Lees meerSpotify Web Player Supports Safari Again
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
In 2017 the Spotify web player removed support for Safari without telling customers why. But functionality has now been restored.
Lees meerApple Could Put on China’s ‘Unreliable Entity List”
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
China is reportedly prepared to put Apple,”unreliable entity list,” meaning the company could face restrictions and investigation.
Lees meerHow Sir Nick Clegg Changed How Facebook Plays Politics
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
It was somewhat of a surprise when Facebook hired Sir Nick Clegg to head its global lobbying efforts. The former UK Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrat Party tells reflects on his time so far in Silicon Valley with Politico Maga…
Lees meerHow to create a TikTok Account Using Sign in With Apple
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
There is a lot of clever, funny, and downright daft content on TikTok at the moment and you can create an account using Sign in with Apple.
Lees meerMeditation App ‘Headspace’ Offers Free Year of Premium Content
vrijdag 15 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Headspace is offering Americans a free year of premium access of the full library of guided meditations and courses. “The current state of unemployment in the US has become an alarming crisis,” the company website said. “To help those affected, we’r…
Lees meerCrusader Kings III Release Date on Macs Set for September 1
donderdag 14 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Paradox Development Studio announced the Crusader Kings III release date today. It comes to Mac, Linux, and Windows on September 1. The new title focuses more on your ruling family’s personality, complete with character lifestyles and traits (acting…
Lees meerZerodium Pauses Purchases of iOS Exploits
donderdag 14 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Zerodium is temporarily suspending its purchasing of iOS exploits due to a high number of submissions, with the CEO saying ”iOS security is f**ked.” Zerodium is an exploit acquisition platform that pays researchers for zero-day security vulnerabilit…
Lees meerApple 2020 Supplier Responsibility Report Includes Info on COVID-19 Impact
donderdag 14 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Apple released its 2020 Supplier Responsibility report today. It includes a letter from Sabih Khan, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Operations.
Lees meerMophie Launches 10,000mAh Powerstation Wireless XL Charger
donderdag 14 mei 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)
Mophie makes powerful, portable battery banks for mobile devices, and today launched a 10,000mAh powerstation wireless XL battery. The USB-C port gives you up to 18W of power to quickly charge your Apple devices, and it also supports wireless Qi cha…
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