Apple’s AirTags, albeit controversial at times, have gained a reputation for tracking objects and possessions well. Colorado’s police department is taking this one step further and has begun giving them away to help deter auto theft. CBS Colorado shared a story on its YouTube channel yesterday about the recent Arvada, Colorado AirTag distribution (via AppleInsider). […]
If you loved the Xgrid project from several years ago, you’re going to like this. Per an excellent article by AppleInsider’s Mike Wuerthele, a new project continues the efforts wherein cluster-based computing was created by connecting Macs together. The Xgrids, which worked well in extremely specific circumstances, were both corporate and federally-funded efforts with some […]
The next version of macOS Sonoma just hit release candidate status and a decently sized update is en route. Following release candidate versions of iOS, iPadOS, and other operating systems going public this week, Apple has sent its macOS Sonoma 14.5 release candidate out to its developer community for testing. The change list goes as […]
Reddit’s API tools are getting pricier. The maker of Apollo, one of the most popular third-party mobile apps for browsing Reddit, may have to close up shop due to Reddit’s recently announced new API (Application Programming Interface) pricing terms. Per app developer Christian Selig, Reddit’s API terms have jumped, and Selig would have to pay […]
In a somewhat surprising move, Apple has released Security Response updates for both its upcoming iOS 16.4 and macOS updates. The updates provide important security fixes, are recommended for all users, and appear to be surfacing for users who’ve signed up to be beta testers for the forthcoming updates. It’s unknown as to exactly which […]