Because it’s Apple, I think a lot of security companies tried to make the most of it, but users and Apple certainly have to be more aware in the future. This day has been coming for many, many years.
DropKey makes file encryption easy on the Mac
Public-Key Cryptography, created in the 1970s, is a matched-pair encryption/decryption standard. Using this method, the sender and recipient share public encryption keys, thereby establishing a relationship of trust. After that occurs, files can be encrypted by one and decrypted by the other without using passwords. While Public-Key Cryptography can use a variety of levels of security, DropKey uses the 256-bit method, a well-established industry standard.
I talked to DropKey’s CEO Ian Schray, and what impresses me about the app is that it only takes one extra click to encrypt a file and send it in an email, then it does if you didn’t encrypt the file. I’ve tried file encryption software in the past and it was a real pain, but this looks really good.
NYC seen through Canon’s 5D Mark III
Some great pics of one of the greatest cities in the world.
Dolly Drive bills itself as Time Machine in the cloud
Time Machine in the cloud and so much more. Extra space, file sharing, & all-in-one backup for people who love their Mac.
This looks really cool. Syncing, backup, cloning capabilities for a few dollars a month. It’ll be interesting to see how this does.
6-year-old raises $10k at lemonade stand to help father with cancer treatment
Drew said he felt sad and wanted to help his father with medical bills.“He is so important to me. We like to play with each other. Lots of times we like to play games,” Drew told a local television station.
I don’t mind telling you that this story pulled at my heart strings.
Google: Android is important but not critical
Under questioning from Oracle’s lawyer, Page said Android was very important but disputed the notion that it was critical.
That makes sense. Usually things you steal aren’t considered critical.
Apple wants a trial on e-Book pricing allegations
Apple Inc wants to go to trial to defend itself against U.S. government allegations that it conspired with publishers to raise prices of electronic books, a lawyer for the Silicon Valley giant said in court on Wednesday.
Heineken sales, revenue rise
You’re welcome.
‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ pre-order on iBookstore
The fully immersive Multi-Touch edition of “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” brings the book alive with audio from Harrison himself, as well as from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and other personal and professional friends. This elegant … Continued
$15 million yacht controlled by an iPad
The yacht has an integrated ship monitoring system, and can even be controlled with an Apple iPad within a 50-metre range.
Damn.
More malware but if you update you’re safe
There is another piece of malware targeting Mac users called PubSab, but before you panic, there’s something you should know. […]
Blogsy for iPad adds Tumblr, Vimeo support
I’ve been using this app for a little while now and the changes in this version make it even more useful. Support for featured images and custom fields are especially nice for me.
Greenpeace protests Apple in Ireland
RTÉ News:
It is understood the protest was in relation to the use by IT companies of coal to power data centres for cloud computing.
Apple vs Greenpeace
Josh Ong for AppleInsider:
In the report, the organization dismissed Apple’s renewable energy efforts for its Maiden, N.C., server farm as providing just 10 percent of “their total generation.”The Cupertino, Calif., company quickly responded in a statement, according to NPR.“Our data center in North Carolina will draw about 20 megawatts at full capacity, and we are on track to supply more than 60 percent of that power on-site from renewable sources including a solar farm and fuel cell installation which will each be the largest of their kind in the country,” said spokeswoman Kristin Huguet. “We believe this industry-leading project will make Maiden the greenest data center ever built, and it will be joined next year by our new facility in Oregon running on 100 percent renewable energy.”
And then Greenpeace responded. I’d like to see Greenpeace actually do something about the companies that are making no or little effort at all.
Photos of the Space Shuttle Discovery coming to Washington
Photographer, Mac and iOS developer David Smith took these shots of the Space Shuttle. Incredible.
Video: Space Shuttle flies over Washington
The Loop reader Eric Breese shot this video from the South East corner of the Lincoln Memorial and sent it to me today. […]
Apple, Samsung CEOs to discuss patent lawsuits
Reuters:
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd agreed that their chief executives would participate in settlement talks to try to resolve a patent lawsuit over smartphone and tablet technology, according to a court filing.
Taking on Apple in court: the little guy can win
So, there we were. Not more than 2 minutes into the trial, and Apple conceded to trying to hoodwink the judge.
E. B. White on the responsibility of the writer
“Writers do not merely reflect and interpret life, they inform and shape life.”
Stream Jack White’s new album free on iTunes
Jack White is great.
Olympic organizers ask Keith Moon to rejoin The Who
The London 2012 opening ceremony is going to be called Isles of Wonder, but there can be no wonderment more wonderful than the fact that Olympics organizers wanted Keith Moon to perform.Moon has been dead for 34 years.
Maybe they could get Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin to perform too.
RIM considers hiring a financial advisor
Reuters:
Research In Motion is considering hiring a financial adviser to weigh its strategic options, Bloomberg News said on Monday, citing three sources with knowledge of the matter.
Here’s a better idea — how about hiring designers or a CEO that knows what he’s doing.
Justice for Cisco
Hearing the commotion, Cisco came from the back yard and into the driveway, barking at the officer, as any dog would do. Mike’s hands in the air, a gun pointed at him, he was afraid for his life, and therefore could not move or attempt to quiet or restrain Cisco. He told the officer that Cisco would not bite him, to please not shoot his dog. Almost immediately, a bullet was put into Cisco’s chest, killing him instantly.
The cop was responding to a domestic dispute call, went to the wrong address and shot this poor guy’s dog.
Google is not the free and open Web
Joshua Schnell:
Five minutes of fact checking online turned up five examples of Google abusing its power and doing things in direct contrast to a free and open web.
Apple updates Cards app for Mother’s Day
Cards includes a few new categories and templates, including one for Mother’s Day.
Lightning strikes the Bay Bridge
Amazing.
LogMyRun for iPhone
Dedicated runners keep a detailed log of all of their runs. But keeping a running journal can be tedious. You have to enter data like route names and distances over and over. LogMyRun for iPhone streamlines the process and eliminates the tedium. LogMyRun also makes it easy to share your runs with your teammates and friends via email and Twitter.
Scoople [Sponsor]
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I’ve been using this app for quite a while and am liking it.
Apple unveils future features of Final Cut Pro X
Larry Jordan:
Apple began providing “advanced looks” as part of the roll-out to the launch of FCP X and wanted to continue letting us know what’s coming. (I think this is a great idea, because it helps us plan.)Here are the bullet points (none of this was demoed):– Multichannel Audio Editing Tools – Dual Viewers – MXF Plug-in Support – RED camera support
TSA inspector charged with stealing eight iPads
Fox News:
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official has been charged after being accused of stealing eight iPads from luggage at Dallas/Fort Worth International airport.