[ad_1] The basic idea behind SoundID is “perfect is personal.” What you think is the perfect sound, I might suggest could be improved. This new app is built on the same basic premise as True-Fi, but it’s a lot more user friendly and the interface is simplified. Like True-Fi, you begin using SoundID by selecting […]
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Weber’s grilling hub equips any grill with WiFi smarts
[ad_1] Back in November, grilling giant Weber joined the WiFi-connected pellet grill game when it announced its upcoming SmokeFire grills. A fancy pellet grill is a nice thing to have, and while they’re versatile, not everyone wants to pay several hundred dollars, or even over a thousand or more, to buy one. At CES, Weber […]
Y2K-type glitch is causing NYC parking meters to reject credit cards
[ad_1] A software glitch is causing parking meters throughout New York City to reject credit and prepaid parking cards, The New York Times reports. The payment software was set to expire on January 1st, and the vendor reportedly failed to update the software before the new year. So, at the stroke of midnight Wednesday, the […]
Apple will start enforcing its Mac app security policy in February
[ad_1] The company has required notarization for apps (which gives them a Developer ID) since macOS Mojave 10.14.5, but warnings will soon become error messages for Catalina users. Apple had originally intended to clamp down when Catalina was available, but decided on a transition period to help developers adapt. As you might imagine, this is […]
Chrome beta helps you find offline-friendly files in web apps
[ad_1] Just don’t count on using Chrome for your FTP downloads going forward. Google has deprecated the old (and frankly insecure) file transfer method to the point where the browser does little more than display directory listings and download files over unencrypted connections. It’ll soon be disabled by default (you’ll have to change an #enable-ftp […]
AMD’s new Radeon software offers game streaming away from home
[ad_1] If you are playing at home, you’ll notice some big differences. It now sports a revamped interface that serves as a central hub for launching games, streaming to social sites, checking for driver updates and other common tasks. You can even browse the web, and the software is context-sensitive to ensure you’re getting relevant […]
Apple highlights some of the best (and most popular) apps of 2019
[ad_1] Sayonara Wild Hearts was easily the most stylish of Apple Arcade’s first games, so its nod here feels well-warranted despite being a cross-platform title. And the same could be said for Hyper Light Drifter — it’s a little strange to see it take the crown for Best iPad game of the year when it […]
Microsoft gets US license to resume selling software to Huawei
[ad_1] The Commerce Department has shown a willingness to bend on its stance in a few instances, offering temporary licenses to keep gear running. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has also hinted for a while that some companies would get approvals for licenses, although he also warned that many would likely be shot down. Google hasn’t […]
Russia bans the sale of devices without Russian software
[ad_1] The bill was created by a “pan-partisan group of legislators,” according to Meduza. The aim is ostensibly to give consumers more choice, according to co-author Oleg Nikolayev. “When we buy complex electronic devices, they already have individual applications, mostly Western ones, pre-installed on them,” he said. “Naturally… they might think that there are no […]
Apple commits to making new media apps for Windows
[ad_1] When Apple got rid of the iTunes app in macOS Catalina it was swiftly replaced with new dedicated apps for music, podcasts and TV. The iTunes for Windows app didn’t get the same treatment, with folks on Windows 10 having to rely on Apple TV+ and Apple Music via the web, which doesn’t really […]