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MacSurfer's Archive: Wednesday, December 24, 2014
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Why Aren't Retailers Embracing Apple Pay? Apple's mobile wallet will not be successful in the U.S. until retailers broadly embrace it."  Barron's 8:55 AM
  • "Apple, Inc. Television Rumors Are Back -- and Why You Should Ignore Them" The Motley Fool 8:14 AM
  • "Microsoft, Apple withdraw from Android patent trolling: Is the patent war drawing to a close?"  ExtremeTech 3:25 PM
  • "Clearinghouse RPX Buys 4,000 Rockstar Patents for $900M: The Apple-led Rockstar Consortium sold 4,000 smartphone patents to the RPX clearinghouse for $900 million." PC Magazine 9:35 AM
OS X
News
  • "Apple Did Not Update Your Mac Without Your Permission" Kirkville 10:53 AM
  • "Apple rolls out OS X patch to protect against critical NTP security flaw" Intego 10:15 AM
  • "Apple issues first automated security update to Mac users" Telegraph 8:45 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "How to manually patch NTP for OS X 10.6 and 10.7" MacIssues 3:37 PM
  • "Think Retro: How HyperCard inspired a generation of future developers" Macworld 8:09 AM
  • "iTunes Tip: Change Videos from Home Movies to Movies, TV Shows or Music Videos" Kirkville 9:35 AM
  • "If MacPaint Had Lived It Would Cost This Much On A Mac" TeraTalks 8:03 AM
  • "Yet Another Way To Make iPhone Phone Calls From Your Mac" Mac 360 8:05 AM
  • "Yes, Virginia, There Is A New Way To Do Email On Your Mac" BohemianBoomer 8:05 AM
  • "New Ways To Backup iCloud Drive" Mac 360 8:04 AM
  • "Free: Hocus Pocus Now You Can Focus" NoodleMac 8:04 AM
Op/Ed
  • "The jury's out on Apple's security in 2014" ITProPortal 9:58 AM
Press Releases
  • "Tis the Season: Christmas Wallpapers, Holiday Screensavers for Mac" FairerPlatform 2:42 PM
  • "Continuity Activation Tool adds Yosemite features to old Macs" Digital Trends 8:58 AM
  • "Atama releases iOS and OS X SDK for its Sesame2 Bluetooth 4.0 Lock" prMac 8:11 AM
  • "128bit Technologies Updates Their Free Fonts Collection on Mac App Store" prMac 8:11 AM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "An Apple developer's perspective of the highlights in 2014" TechRepublic 8:54 AM
  • "Apple Found to be Preferred Brand for Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops Among Students" Modmyi 10:15 AM
  • "Tech Time Warp of the Week: In the '90s, Apple Celebrated Christmas by Bashing Microsoft" Wired 8:54 AM
  • "Swiss Researchers: Using iPhone Is Giving Your Thumbs 'Superpowers'" RazorianFly 4:04 PM
  • "NYT: Apple declined offer from Sony Pictures to stream 'The Interview' on iTunes" 9to5Mac 8:11 AM
  • "Apple Said to Have Declined Offer From Sony to Host 'The Interview' on iTunes" MacRumors 8:08 AM
  • "The Interview: Apple enters the picture" Fortune 8:55 AM
  • "Sony wanted 'The Interview' on iTunes for Christmas, but Apple rejected fast timetable" AppleInsider 8:07 AM
  • "Quick change to Apple Pay site hints at retailers that may be unable to incorporate new payment method in 2014" O'Grady's PowerPage 8:41 AM
  • "Watch an iPhone sort M&Ms by color" Engadget 8:30 AM
Non-Apple News
  • "A simple security oversight was responsible for the massive JPMorgan Chase hack" BGR 6:44 PM
  • "Doubt Growing Over North Korean Involvement in Sony Hack" PC Magazine 4:06 PM
  • "Sony to show 'The Interview' on Youtube, other Internet channels" Reuters 12:21 PM
  • "Google weighed security, free speech in move to stream Sony film" Reuters 12:20 PM
  • "PNAS study shows e-readers, tablets negatively impacting sleep quality" Electronista 8:33 AM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "ACM 286: Apple and The Interview, Rockstar and the Mobile Patent Wars" The Mac Observer 5:30 PM
  • "The Command-Control-Power Crew Discuss Real-World Yosemite and iOS 8 Use" MacVoices 11:19 AM
  • "Let's Talk Jailbreak 87: $9,796 Mac Pro upgrade" iDownload Blog 10:15 AM
  • "iMore show 436: Stories of the year, part 1" iMore 8:58 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "Exclusive: Apple could rely on Foxconn for its sapphire iPhone screens" Cult of Mac 9:51 AM
  • "Rumor: Apple to Launch 'iPhone 6s Mini' for the Small-Handed" PC Magazine 9:55 AM
  • "Taiwan market: Apple is top smartphone vendor in November" DigiTimes 8:21 AM
  • "iPhone 6 dominates smartphone sales in Taiwan" Cult of Mac 8:21 AM
  • "Apple Leak Confirms New iOS Version" Forbes 8:58 AM
  • "Apple Invents a Display Process to Diminish Bright Reflected Light" Patently Apple 2:22 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "Splashtop Remote Desktop For iPhone Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $6.99)" Apple Sliced 10:49 AM
  • "Camera360 Concept -HelloCamera For iPhone Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 10:49 AM
  • "Tower of Fortune 2 For iPhone/iPad Is Free Today (Was $1.99)" Apple Sliced 10:49 AM
  • "15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:05 AM
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:05 AM
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:05 AM
  • "iTunes Boxing Day sale brings albums on the cheap to the UK, Canada" iMore 5:16 PM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "Retina 5K iMac: Powerful Proof of the PC Renaissance" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 3:27 PM
  • "Why I love Microsoft's fitness band, and what it means for the Apple Watch" Cult of Mac 8:20 AM
  • "Review: Duet Display makes Apple's iPad even more useful for Mac users" AppleInsider 8:11 AM
  • "Review: Griffin's Reveal, STM's Dux, Verus's Damda Slide show value of slimmer iPhone 6 Plus cases" 9to5Mac 2:45 PM
  • "Review: Lepow PIE iPhone 6 3000mAh MFI Apple Certified Battery Case" Run Around Tech 8:41 AM
  • "Hands On: Scrolls (OS X, Windows, Android)" Electronista 9:35 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "'SimCity BuildIt' Guide - How to Win Without Spending Real Money" Touch Arcade 7:32 PM
  • "LoopPay: An Apple Pay Alternative with More Options" Apple Gazette 9:51 AM
  • "Have you been good this year? It's time to track Santa on this Christmas Eve" AppAdvice 8:13 AM
  • "10 apps for creating your own holiday traditions" Macworld 8:09 AM
  • "Auxo 3 review: a legendary tweak inches closer to perfection" iDownload Blog 8:31 AM
  • "7 Must-Haves for iPhone Photographers" Time 8:43 AM
  • "'Gentlemen...Ricochet Mini!' Review - Something to Reflect Upon" Touch Arcade 2:45 PM
  • "'Volt' Review - An Electrifying Puzzle Platformer" Touch Arcade 2:23 PM
  • "'Star Nomad Elite' Review - Size isn't Everything" Touch Arcade 12:30 PM
  • "'Ultimate Robot Fighting' Review - Lacking A Bit of Soul" Touch Arcade 10:16 AM
  • "'Dojo Slash' Review - Tap Ninja Tap" Touch Arcade 4:04 PM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "How to stay connected in unconnected places" Macworld 4:04 PM
  • "How to create artistic prints in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements" Macworld 2:22 PM
  • "How To Delete Facebook Messages Directly From Your Phone" Business Insider 10:15 AM
  • "iPhone setup guide: Got a new iPhone? Here's how to set it up" Macworld UK 8:13 AM
  • "How to track Santa's Christmas Eve journey from any device" Macworld 8:08 AM
Tips
  • "Trying to Update an Overloaded iPhone: Q. For months, I've had a message on my iPhone telling me there's a system update, but when I try to download the software, I get an alert saying I don't have enough space. What can I do?" New York Times [Free Registration Required] 3:27 PM
  • "Give the Gift of Tech Support: 4 Super Simple iOS Maintenance Tips for iPhone & iPad" OS X Daily 2:45 PM
  • "Protect yourself from Sony-style hacks with these cyber security resources" The Next Web 9:34 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "Our Father, Who Art In The Apple Store: The Decline Of Christmas And The Looming Tech Nightmare" Forbes 3:19 PM
  • "Why 'The Interview' Isn't on iTunes" Bloomberg TV 3:28 PM
  • "Why isn't Apple showing 'The Interview'?" Mashable 3:20 PM
  • "Would Sony Have Been hacked if They Used Macs?" GWMac 2:17 PM
  • "Apple reportedly skips 12 Days of Gifts this year" iMore 10:52 AM
  • "Will Apple Build An A-series ARM Processor Powered MacBook Air? – The 'Book Mystique" MacPrices 10:27 AM
  • "All I want for Christmas is... the return of the iPod Classic" ZDNet 8:53 AM
  • "Beware Tech Support Scams" Kirkville 8:31 AM
  • "Why did Apple choose to be a Grinch this year?" Cult of Mac 8:19 AM
  • "Why Apple Must Lead To Survive" Mac 360 8:03 AM
Non-Apple
  • "My recently erratic world of the Gmail spam filter" VentureBeat 3:37 PM
  • "No, Video Games Should Not Be Included in the Olympics: World of Warcraft creator Rob Pardo thinks the Games should embrace e-sports. He's wrong." PC Magazine 12:17 PM
  • "What do your mobile habits say about you?" The Next Web 10:15 AM
  • "Xiaomi: It really ISN'T a biz-miracle idiot tax like Apple" The Register 9:34 AM
  • "How Laws Restricting Tech Actually Expose Us to Greater Harm" Wired 8:54 AM
  • "Q*bert: The Escher-inspired platform puzzler from 1982" The Register 8:39 AM
  • "Why Amazon will double down on the Fire Phone" CNET 8:35 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "4 Free Santa Trackers for the iPhone, iPad and Mac" The Mac Observer 9:55 AM
  • "This iPhone 6 / 6 Plus Case Doubles As Charging Case, Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Speaker System [Video] Redmond Pie 9:54 AM
  • "2 new weather apps just in time for your holiday sojourns" TUAW 8:58 AM
  • "Here Lets You Inform People You've Arrived With A Selfie" TechCrunch 8:43 AM
  • "The Best iPhone Apps You Should Download This Week" Time 8:43 AM
  • "Slopes 1.4 added to App Store with Health Kit" TechnologyTell 8:14 AM
  • "Hipstamatic's Cinamatic lets you sprinkle some holiday cheer on your seasonal videos" AppAdvice 8:13 AM
  • "Santa Run: Your ultimate quest for the Christmas gift!!" prMac 9:30 AM
  • "Illogical Games introduces Dead Hunt for iOS - Battle Waves of Zombies" prMac 8:11 AM
  • "The 20 best iOS games of 2014" [Slideshow] Macworld 8:09 AM
Computer Industry
  • "IRS wants Ballmer, other Microsoft leaders to testify in corporate tax audit" Seattle Times 3:38 PM
  • "Ireland sides with Microsoft in email privacy case: The country files a friend-of-the-court brief asking the US to respect its sovereignty and not go over its head by seizing emails stored on Microsoft servers in Ireland." CNET 3:20 PM
  • "Microsoft and the Irish government appeal case over emails stored in Ireland" BetaNews 8:17 AM
  • "Ireland backs Microsoft in data privacy case" The Inquirer 8:36 AM
  • "Ireland Lends Support to Microsoft in Email Privacy Case" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 10:15 AM
  • "Ireland wants US to use treaty to access Microsoft held emails" PCWorld 8:37 AM
  • "Ireland says US courts need its permission to view emails on Dublin servers" The Next Web 8:41 AM
  • "Ireland Weighs in on Microsoft's Data Fight With U.S." PC Magazine 9:55 AM
  • "Ireland: Hey, you. America. Hands off Microsoft's email cloud servers" The Register 3:38 PM
  • "Ireland: US courts need our permission to view emails stored on Dublin server" Engadget 8:45 AM
  • "Microsoft and Google team up to fight hotels' personal Wi-Fi hotspot blocks" BetaNews 8:15 AM
  • "Google and Microsoft back fight to protect personal Wi-Fi at hotels" Digital Trends 8:23 AM
  • "Microsoft takes action against tech support scammers" TechRepublic 8:55 AM
  • "Tech giants Google and Microsoft battle to find Santa" BBC 8:33 AM
  • "PC vendors not expecting Windows 10 to trigger replacement demand" DigiTimes 8:23 AM
  • "IBM Is One Week Away from Dow Infamy: International Business Machines Corp. has been making a go of it lately, rebounding 7.8% from last week's low and adding 75 points to the Dow Jones Industrial Average in that time amid the index's 1,000-point pop since last Wednesday to 18000." WSJ Blogs 8:45 AM
  • "IBM's Stock Is About To Hit An Embarrassing Milestone" Business Insider 3:20 PM
  • "Oracle to Expand Cloud Marketing with Datalogix Buyout" Zacks 12:29 PM
  • "HP's Zero Day Initiative Changes Bug-Buying Guidelines" ThreatPost 12:29 PM
  • "HP Rolls Out Chromebook 14 with Full HD Touch Screen" CIO Today 12:29 PM
  • "Intel Corporation Mobile Business Lost $4 Billion in 4 Quarters" TechInsider 12:27 PM
  • "Intel Core M 5Y70 Broadwell Tested, Benchmarked" Digital Trends 12:25 PM
  • "AMD and Nvidia 20nm and 16nm GPUs Slightly Delayed." WCCF Tech 3:24 PM
  • "Made in China: Global vendors may miss out to home-grown technology" ChannelNomics 12:29 PM
  • "China's Future in the Tech Industry: In the next 20 years, China might become the newest tech powerhouse. Thanks to our help." PC Magazine 8:35 AM
  • "Experts: FCC will adopt net neutrality rules in early 2015" PCWorld 2:23 PM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Industry News
  • "Dow ends further in record territory" USA Today 12:33 PM
  • "Market Snapshot: U.S. Stocks Inch Higher As Santa Rally Stays Jolly" MarketWatch 12:33 PM
  • "Dow Barely Musters Record Close in Time For Christmas Break" TheStreet 12:33 PM
  • "Wall Street Inches Up After Five-Day Run" Reuters 9:02 AM
  • "Dow Edges Up to Record Close: S&P 500 Ends Nearly Unchanged; Stock Market Closed Early" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 12:32 PM
  • "Asia Markets: Asian shares mostly higher after gains in U.S./Shanghai stocks buck the regional trend" MarketWatch 9:01 AM
  • "Europe Markets: French stocks slip, U.K. gains ahead of Christmas break/European shares were mixed Wednesday in a holiday-shortened session ahead of the Christmas break." MarketWatch 9:01 AM
  • "Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at the close of trading" Associated Press 9:16 PM
  • "Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 9:16 PM

 
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