No one believes this is just saber rattling on the part of the Chinese government. Sadly, the shortsighted response from many will be, “Just buy Android phones”, but that will ignore the enormous financial harm such actions will visit upon Apple and others.
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Quick, how might the alien spacecraft work?
An fun story about how Wolfram got involved in the movie and his efforts to make it as “accurate” as possible.
Gen. Chuck Yeager describes how he broke the sound barrier
It’s an often-told story but still fascinating. If you’re on Twitter, you really should follow the general. Really fun, interesting Twitter feed.
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Leonard Cohen recites “In Flanders Fields”
In honour of both Leonard Cohen and Remembrance Day today, please listen to this reading from Canada’s “Voice of God”.
Photographer captures an erupting volcano and gets a perfectly aligned meteor as bonus
It takes skill to be a good photographer but sometimes dumb luck plays a part.
Leonard Cohen dead at 82
2016 can’t end fast enough.
PayPal’s iOS app integrates Siri function
With so many P2P transactions happening during such a busy season, we’re excited to give our users an early holiday present: starting November 10, Siri will be integrated with PayPal. For iPhone and iPad users running iOS 10, making a … Continued
Google lawyer says Android helps competition
Google’s Android mobile operating system boosts competition rather than hurts it, the company’s general counsel said on Thursday, in a rebuttal of EU antitrust charges that it uses the platform to crush rivals.
This could cost Google millions.
Biggest “Supermoon” since 1948 to occur in November 2016
Unlike some previous “supermoons”, this one will actually be noticeably larger so, if you can, get out and enjoy it.
Photographs from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge
I’d be up there for days, mostly because I’d be paralyzed with fear. Cable got some great shots.
Beardo baubles
Somebody buy these for Jim, willya?
Apple’s HomeKit Security vs. ioT Botnets
The recent botnet attacks have called into question the security of all our various internet of Things (ioT) devices, and rightfully so. Those attacks happened because people like you and me had routers, webcams and other gizmos in our homes that were not properly secured. Some of those security issues are fixable by general users, but many are not.
Very interesting article from Dave Hamilton.
360-degrees of “Planet Earth II”
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5A4nPQbUF8BFRhd7vMUPuex1Vi4gEgQ8
Apple support via iOS
Good to see Apple extending the reach and places where you can get support and assistance.
Judge rejects Airbnb bid to halt San Francisco ordinance
A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected Airbnb’s request to block a San Francisco law that forbids the home-rental company from taking bookings from hosts who have not registered their home with the city.
The story behind Bruce Springsteen’s iconic Telecaster
I love stories like this. He’s had this guitar for 40 years.
Ireland to submit appeal this week against EU in Apple case
Ireland’s government will this week formally submit its appeal against the European Commission’s multi-billion-euro demand for back taxes from Apple, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said on Tuesday.
Not a big surprise, but good to see.
Touch Bar demo app
This is far too nerdy for me to attempt but if it works like it does in the video, it’s pretty cool.
Om Malik and the iPhone 7 Plus camera
I really enjoy Om’s photographs. The fact he has such great things to say about the iPhone 7 camera says a lot, especially considering he has a number of high-end cameras at his disposal.
What’s New in iOS 10.2 Beta 2
Good rundown from MacRumors on the changes in the newest developer beta.
Mixing with Compression: Attack and release
Compressors are so important in mixing—I use them quite a bit in a variety of ways, depending on the instrument or what I’m trying to achieve on an output channel.
Google updates Gmail and Calendar iOS apps
The biggest overhaul of the app in nearly four years. It’s the Gmail you know and love, with a fresh new look, sleeker transitions and some highly-requested features.
Adobe demos “photoshop for audio,” lets you edit speech as easily as text
Yeah this won’t be used for bad purposes. Nope, not at all.
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The Olympus E-M1 Mark II captures sharp 5 second exposures handheld
The photographers reading the headline immediately called BS. Check out the website of the original shooter. He’s got some amazing shots at ridiculously exposures. I love The photographers reading the headline immediately called BS. Check out the website of the original shooter. He’s got some amazing shots at ridiculous exposures. I love my Olympus M-1 but the Mark II sounds incredible. Olympus M-1 but the Mark II sounds incredible.
Possibly the greatest scene in documentary history
If this doesn’t have you screaming, “RUN! FASTER!”, you’re not human. (How do they shoot this!?) Can’t wait to watch the full series.
The Ars Technica science fiction bucket list—42 movies every geek must see
Hard to argue with this list. But I know some of you will anyway.
Can we put the 16GB “Pro” myth to rest?
Obviously, this won’t put anything to rest as everyone’s mileage will vary but it’s an interesting article regardless.
Inside Magic Leap, the secretive $4.5 billion startup changing computing forever
If they pull this off, and it’s a huge if, it will be remarkable.