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  • New iMac Pro coming later than expected with modified mini LED backlights, says new report...

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    Ffs Apple.. then just put an M1 chip in the current 27" chassis and release that in the spring, save the M2 for the pro in the fall if you must, I'm tired of waiting for a larger M series iMac with black borders.
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  • Apple's Erik Neuenschwander details privacy policies & feature in new interview

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    I wish there was some dramatic way Apple could get the word out about how much better they are at privacy, security, and safety. No matter how many nuanced and interesting presentations and interviews they do, every normie I talk to says, "eh, they're all the same," and somehow even have conviction about it and continue to disagree with me even if I clearly explain why that's not the case.

    I think the underlying psychology is along the lines of: "it's easier to fool a person than show them they've been fooled."

    I wonder how Apple can get it to sink in, maybe an obnoxiously large ad campaign that normies can't help but see? Making points like, "giving up privacy is giving up your voice," "Own Your Identity," "Own Your Voice," possibly also, "everyone deserves the right to privacy," or maybe even more on the nose, "privacy is a fundamental human right." Followed by a simple list: "Apple does not sell or track your: Purchases with Apple Pay/Card, your Photos, your Gender, your Sexuality, your facial features, your browsing history, your texts, your voice calls, your video chats, [etc]."

    They could also do something funny, like the the old mac vs pc commercials with Justin Long; have Apple Guy vs The Other Guy, eg:
    Apple Guy: Hey look at all the cool ways I can enjoy my photos and share them.
    The Other Guy: Mine is cool too, look!
    Apple Guy: Hmm, I guess that's cool [being polite]. Hey, uh, what's that under your arm?
    The Other Guy: Oh, this? [pulls out huge scroll that flops to the floor.] This is just the terms of service for my photo service, I decided to print it out so I can skim it. Let's see here, [looks at scroll] it says I can upload unlimited photos!
    Apple Guy: What's that? [Points to spot on scroll]
    The Other guy: Oh, that's nothing, it just says they are the ones that actually own my photos and can use them for whatever they want, or sell them, or track my facial ID and compare it with photos from other people to see who I associate with, and.. hmm, well, uh, anyway, did you know if you saute spinach it helps to bring out the trace minerals."
    watto_cobra

  • 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' is a horror story, says filmmaker Joel Coen

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    Wesley Hilliard said:
    Looks amazing, tried to watch it, but only made it 15 min in because I can't understand what tf they're saying. They should have an option for closed captions to translate Shakespeare into modern language.

    I was really disappointed because I love the Coen brothers. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs was one of the most amazing films I've ever seen, a must watch.
    It is a great film. But yes, you do have to some level of understanding Shakespearean language. If this is your first time really diving in outside of a high school english class, it might be a bit daunting. Subtitles still help though!
    The subtitles are what got me from 10 min to 15 lol
    GeorgeBMac

  • A Virginia woman has been stalking Tim Cook for more than a year

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    This is a direct consequence of society’s cowardice in not making sure people get the medication that they need. It’s not compassionate to let someone refuse treatment (when their disorder prevents them from having the insight to accept treatment), then go on to ruin their lives, and possibly others. Same
    thing is happening to thousands of homeless people. Society is failing our severely mentally ill population. 
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  • Wi-Fi 7 speeds are almost as fast as Thunderbolt 3

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    dewme said:
    m0dest said:
    320 MHz-wide channels are not good news.  The biggest win in 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6e) is the fact that we get 14 non-overlapping 80 MHz channels capable of 1.2 Gbit/sec (for typical phones/laptops that support 2 spatial streams).  In 5 GHz, there were only 4 of those non-overlapping 80 MHz channels, creating huge interference problems in dense residential/commercial areas. With Wi-Fi 6e, everyone can finally have their gigabit.

    We simply don't have enough 6 GHz spectrum for people to be hogging 320 MHz with each Wi-Fi access point  It's rude.
    ...
    I doubt most WiFi users even know what channels, channels bandwidths, and RF power levels their router/APs are using. They are either using the default out-of-box settings for their equipment or the settings established by the installer of their equipment, i.e., the cable guy or a dude that just bought a new router/AP at Best Buy.
    ...
    That's me lol. Every once in a while my shitty comcast connection will slow way down, and I call them, and they just tell me to get a new modem. I feel like they're bullshitting me, because I don't change a thing and it magically 'fixes' itself after a week or so.

    I'm waiting to get wifi 6 mesh routers that support homekit/matter, then switching to ATT, my only other internet option, which should be marginally better.

    watto_cobra