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- 15 mins agoCivil liberties groups back Apple against FBI in Pensacola i...
Three different civil liberties groups are backing Apple in its refusal to create a weakened version of iOS to allow the FBI access to two iPhones used by the Pensacola shooter. They support Apple’s position that compromising iPhone encryption would be a far greater risk to national security than not gaining access to the phones… more… The post Civil liberties groups back Apple against FBI in Pensacola iPhones case appeared first on 9to5Mac.50 mins agoNBC’s Peacock streaming service will launch on July 15th w...
The Verge: Comcast and NBCUniversal announced today that Peacock will be available in three tiers: a free option (Peacock Free) that comes with limited programming; an ad-supported complete version that is free to existing Comcast customers and $5-a-month for everyone else; and a $10-a-month ad-free subscription option that is open to anyone. That one is known as Peacock Premium. And: This brings us to Comcast and NBCUniversal’s final ace in the hole: licensing. NBCUniversal and Comcast own some of the most important licenses in Hollywood. The entire Harry Potter collection, for example, belongs to NBCUniversal right now. WarnerMedia licensed the rights to the franchise a while back, and it will have to wait until those expire (or a new deal is struck) before the movies can migrate over to HBO Max. Since NBCUniversal owns a few important licenses and can license its own series to other streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, which rely on third-party content, Peacock becomes less of a risky bet on streaming. There’s always something for the customer, with NBCUniversal being able to rotate new and older series in and out on a constant basis. If the streaming biz is of interest, read the whole article. From the marketing shots I've seen, NBC has an Apple TV app in the works. I suspect it'll be available at rollout. Here's a link to the Peacock home page. Be sure to click play/sound on to play the weird egg-hatching video at the top of the page.∞ Read this on The Loop50 mins ago9to5Mac Happy Hour 260: Apple security and the FBI, ‘Pro M...
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the iPhone XS Smart Battery Case repair program, the new Sensei app for Mac, Apple’s AI startup acquisition, the new Apple security battle with the FBI, racked mounted Mac Pro launch, a new ‘Pro Mode’ coming to Macs, and the latest Apple TV+ developments. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday.55 mins agoApple’s Legendary ‘1984’ ad Arrived in Theaters on Thi...
I always enjoy Cult of Mac’s ‘Today in Apple History’ segments. Today is a particularly good one though, because on this day 36 years ago, Apple’s legendary Mac advert arrived in theaters. The erroneous claim that Apple’s “1984” ad aired just once continues to thrive. Yes, the ad most memorably ran during 1984’s Super Bowl. But many forget its extraordinary theatrical run. The spot’s earliest showing was, as it happens, at 1 a.m. in Twin Falls, Idaho, on the last day of 1983, so as to make it eligible for ad awards the following year. Ridley Scott directed the “1984” ad. Back then, most knew Scott for making Alien and Blade Runner, although he possessed a strong advertising background. The “1984” Mac ad played on imagery from George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four novella, presenting Apple as rebels fighting a technocratic elite.55 mins agoApple A-series chipmaker TSMC says it may make chips in the ...
TSMC, which makes the A-series chips for Apple’s iPhones and iPads, says it may in future make chips in the US… more… The post Apple A-series chipmaker TSMC says it may make chips in the US appeared first on 9to5Mac.56 mins agoDespite Branding, Goldman Sachs Says it Controls Apple Card
During an earnings call for Goldman Sachs, chief financial officer Stephen Scherr reiterated his bank’s control over Apple Card.57 mins ago∞ Apple made this
[VIDEO] Apologies in advance. This is truly bad, a flawed, monstrous gem unearthed from the bowels of The Unofficial Apple Archive. Embedded, with regret, in main Loop post.1 hour agoUS Attorney General William Barr’s push against encryp...
The continuing push by US Attorney General William Barr and government officials for Apple and other tech companies to assist law enforcement by weakening encryption is a continuation of a long-standing argument, but some within the FBI disagree with the latest political volleys to break device security.1 hour ago‘Little America’ Season 1 Now Available on Apple TV+
The first season of immigrant anthology Little America is now available on Apple TV+. It was created by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon.1 hour agoCaltech says its (violated) patents helped improve Apple pro...
In the latest round of an ongoing legal battle, Cornell-educated engineer testified for the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) on Thursday that Apple and Broadcom infringed the university's patents in Wi-Fi chips used in Apple devices, reports Law360 (a subscription is required to read the entire article). They said the infringing technology allowed the companies to make smaller devices while improving their wireless data capabilities.1 hour agoWall Street Journal Editorial Board op-ed backs Apple in enc...
The op-ed is a long, logical walkthrough of the claims by Attorney General Barr and the counterclaim on the values of both privacy and encryption. But at its heart: Apple is no doubt looking out for its commercial interests, and privacy is one of its selling points. But its encryption and security protections also have significant social and public benefits. Encryption has become more important as individuals store and transmit more personal information on their phones — including bank accounts and health records — amid increasing cyber-espionage. Criminals communicate over encrypted platforms, but encryption protects all users including business executives, journalists, politicians, and dissenters in non-democratic societies. Any special key that Apple created for the U.S. government to unlock iPhones would also be exploitable by bad actors. If American tech companies offer backdoors for U.S. law enforcement, criminals would surely switch to foreign providers. This would make it harder to obtain data stored on cloud servers. Apple says it has responded to more than 127,000 requests from U.S. law enforcement agencies over the past seven years. We doubt Huawei would be as cooperative. A worthy read.∞ Read this on The Loop1 hour agoTile accuses Apple of anti-competive practices
Today Tile, which makes a Bluetooth tracker and app combo (pictured), will testify against Apple in the latest hearing of the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee.1 hour agoThe making of Mojo, AR contact lenses that give your eyes su...
FastCompany: When I looked into the user interface of Mojo Vision’s augmented reality contact lenses, I didn’t see anything at first except the real world in front of me. Only when I peeked over toward the periphery did a small yellow weather icon appear. When I examined it more closely, I could see the local temperature, the current weather, and some forecast information. I looked over to the 9 o’clock position and saw a traffic icon that gave way to a frontal graphic showing potential driving routes on a simple map. At 12 o’clock, I found my calendar and to-do information. At the bottom of my view was a simple music controller. This is a mock-up, not a shipping product, but still, an audacious concept. In the coming decade, it’s likely that our computing devices will become more personal and reside closer to—or even inside—our bodies. Our eyes are the logical next stop on the journey. Tech giants such as Apple and Facebook are just now trying to build AR glasses that are svelte enough to wear for extended periods. But Mojo is skipping over the glasses idea entirely, opting for the much more daunting goal of fitting the necessary microcomponents into contact lenses. I do believe the future will see more and more augmentation, tech that brings the human body across the chasm, towards robots that are themselves trying to become more human. Will we meet in the middle? Become one giant AI, discarding flesh and bone entirely? Fascinating read. And worth noting that one of the principals in this project is Steve Sinclair, formerly of Apple.∞ Read this on The Loop02:00 pmCreate Responsive Websites with No Coding: Blocs 3 Website B...
Have you wanted to develop a really unique website, but don’t have the coding abilities to pull it off? Blocs 3 is a responsive website builder for macOS that usually sells for about $100. We have Blocs 3 available in the Apple World Today Deals Shop for just $39.99.01:57 pmDramatic chart shows why most graphics underrepresent iPhone...
iPhone growth is usually depicted in charts like the one on the above left. It looks impressive, but chartmeister Jason Snell argues that it underrepresents the true rate of growth … more… The post Dramatic chart shows why most graphics underrepresent iPhone growth appeared first on 9to5Mac.01:57 pmRumors of a touchscreen Mac, FBI wants inside everyone’...
Victor and William discuss the FBI's position on Apple and encryption, Apple's response, the latest in Apple TV+, plus the resurfacing of a rumor about a touchscreen Mac -- this time prompted by Apple itself.01:54 pmPeacock Launching Across U.S. July 15, With Three Pricing Ti...
NBCUniversal’s Streaming Service Peacock will arrive nationally on July 15 and will offer three different pricing tiers.01:46 pmApple taps drone specialist to lobby Washington on aviation
Bloomberg: Apple Inc. has engaged a specialist in drone and aviation law as a Washington lobbyist, suggesting the company is pushing further into the growing field. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant retained Lisa Ellman, a parter at Hogan Lovells, to conduct the lobbying. Ellman leads the law firm’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems practice. She also co-founded the Commercial Drone Alliance and is working to expand the commercial drone industry, according to her biography online. And: The company used drones a few years ago to help it collect mapping data. In December, it met with regulators about a proposed law that would require drones to sport virtual license plates. The company also sells several drones from DJI through the Apple website and Apple retail stores. And: Apple has a team exploring satellites, a type of unmanned aircraft, and Ellman could assist in regulatory efforts that would need to be conducted to launch such an effort. Apple rivals, including Amazon.com Inc. and Alphabet Inc., have developed drones in recent years. Drones are certainly a massive business, especially on the military side. Does this connect to Apple's reported autonomous vehicle efforts? Does this simply fall under miscellaneous?∞ Read this on The Loop01:41 pmTile to testify against Apple in House Judiciary Committee a...
Tile has joined a number of smaller companies seeking to speak out against Apple's, Google's, Amazon's and FaceBook's alleged anti-competitive practices before the House Judiciary Committee.01:28 pmStudents Want to Ban College Facial Recogntion
Students for Sensible Drug Policy and Fight for the Future are teaming up to ban college facial recognition from campuses. Facial recognition surveillance spreading to college campuses would put students, faculty, and community members at risk…Schools that are already using this technology are conducting unethical experiments on their students. Students and staff have a right to know if their administrations are planning to implement biometric surveillance on campus. Grassroots organizing stopped facial recognition from ruining music festivals. Now we’re going to stop it from invading university campuses.