Happy 50th Birthday FTP
FTP (file transfer protocol) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Long-time Slashdot reader sandbagger shares an article commemorating a half-century of FTP: Over the years, the FTP protocol got refined with 16 different revisions(*1) adding.....»»
The FBI isn’t happy with Apple’s expansion of end-to-end encryption for iCloud
Apple yesterday announced a range of new security technology for its platforms, including the expansion of end-to-end encryption to additional iCloud data types. In response to that announcement, however, Apple is already facing criticism from the F.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 411: iCloud Advanced Data Protection, Apple Music Sing, Project Titan faces reality
Chance Miller joins Zac and Benjamin to discuss all of Apple’s surprise announcements from the past week, including Apple Music Sing karaoke mode, new privacy and security features such as iCloud Advanced Data Protection, and new App Store price p.....»»
The science of happy holidays
Anyone who has seen a holiday movie knows that seasonal gatherings should be joyous occasions that enrich lives and deepen connections among friends and family. They are times for finding new love, overcoming personal faults, burying old feuds and pe.....»»
Ricoh GR III breaks new ground for compact digital cameras
When was the last time that you actually took a serious, long look at a compact digital camera? Pretty long ago, isn’t it? After all, many of us are more than happy with the quality of images snapped on our respective smartphones, but Ricoh has som.....»»
Google keeps trying to hammer on Apple for not adopting RCS
In a birthday post on Friday, Google continues to court Apple, trying to get it to adopt RCS. It's still not ready, not a standard, and not something Google is all-in on itself.Google continues to beg Apple to fix its messaging problemApple's product.....»»
Google game honors Black video game pioneer Jerry Lawson on his birthday
Late engineer played key role in creating first cartridge-based console in 1976. Enlarge / On December 1, 2022, Google honored Black game pioneer Jerry Lawson with a Google Doodle game. (credit: Google) On Thursday, Goog.....»»
Reusing Disposable Masks As Textiles
While attending Maker Faire Lille, I was happy to meet Mimi, an artist that got the bright idea to use discarded face masks as raw material for fashion. Mimi saw the piles and piles of used masks that were going into landfills all over and thought t.....»»
Thanksgiving Day deals: Apple Magic Keyboards from $249, Apple Watch Series 8 $50 off, more
Happy Thanksgiving Day! All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs and headlined by $50 discounts on Apple’s Magic Keyboards, delivering the first discounts in months from $249. Speaking of rare offers, the latest M1 Mac mini is now $149.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 409: iPhone 15 rumors, HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Black Friday
iPhone 15 rumors are in full force; titanium redesign perchance? Zac and Benjamin talk about this year’s Apple holiday ad, the latest developments in the Twitter saga, and what exactly is going on with Apple Music Classical? Also, Benjamin reviews.....»»
Happy Thanksgiving from AppleInsider
Wherever you are, wherever you've traveled to, happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AppleInsider. We're here all day, so don't miss all the news and tremendous Apple bargains we're finding for you.It's probably too late to recommend flight apps for y.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 408: iPhone 14 satellite mode launches, Always-On display changes, MLS Season Pass
Benjamin and Zac break down everything new in the world of Apple this week, including changes to AirDrop in China, the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite in the US, new Always-On display features in iOS 16.2, and the announcement of MLS Season Pa.....»»
There’s a “new” Atari arcade game, and I can’t put it down
Atari 50's "Vctr Sctr" is an addictive love letter to a long-lost arcade era. Enlarge / A look at an alternate reality where vector displays never died. Atari's new 50th-anniversary compilation is stuffed with historic.....»»
Ford begins building its first new auto plant in 53 years. Not everyone is happy
BlueOval City in rural Tennessee is a linchpin in CEO Jim Farley’s $50 billion plan to build 2 million battery-powered automobiles a year by the end of 2026......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 407: New Apple TV hands-on, sports streaming, iOS 16.2 beta
Benjamin gives some hands-on impressions with the new Apple TV 4K. Hey Siri changes are rumored, and iOS 16.2 beta includes a whole new user interface with Custom Accessibility Mode. Plus, Zac got a Trail Loop for his Apple Watch Ultra, and takes a.....»»
Homage to a Handmade Chip: The World’s Most Popular Integrated Circuit Turns 50
The most enduringly successful chip in electronics history was created by one man working in a back-alley storefront. His name was Hans Camenzind, the chip was the 555 timer, and this year marks its 50th anniversary. It has outlasted all competitors.....»»
iPhone 15 is finally adding USB-C, but AirPods Pro 2 show why it’s going to be a mess
All signs point to Apple finally making the jump to USB-C with next year’s iPhone 15. The change is due in large part to new regulation in the European Union, but with the Lightning port celebrating its 10th birthday, it was time for a change rega.....»»
Win-Win: Address Employee Experience for Better Customer Experience
There’s an important correlation between happy employees and happy customers, but successfully engaging the former to influence the latter is not easy. Continue reading........»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 406: No more new Macs this year, 16-inch iPad rumors, iCloud web app redesign
Following some insightful comments on Apple earnings, the consensus now is to not expect any new M2 Macs to arrive before the end of the year. Benjamin and Zac also discuss 16-inch iPad rumors for 2023, the possibility of solid state volume buttons.....»»
OpenAI debuts DALL-E API so devs can integrate its AI artwork into their apps
OpenAI offers integrated AI image generation on a demand—for 2 cents an image. Enlarge / Variations of "a photo of a happy corgi puppy with fancy sunglasses on sitting and facing forward, studio light, longshot" generated by Op.....»»
Incredible discount lands on Amazon Echo Show 10 — save $80
The third-generation Amazon Echo 10 is on sale as part of the celebration of Alexa's eighth birthday. The smart display is yours for $170, after an $80 discount......»»