• Trumps Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis
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    The new presidents orders will take the US out of the Paris Agreement, encourage the extraction and use of fossil fuels, and undo Biden-era policies.
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  • 4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps
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    Apples platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.
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  • When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
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    After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.
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  • Apples Thunderbolt 4 cable is a jaw-dropping half-off today
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    MacworldApples Thunderbolt cables arent something we usually recommend because theyre just so expensive, but theyre hard to pass up when theyre on sale. Target has Apples 1m Thunderbolt 4 cable down to $35 right now, which is a 50 percent discount and the lowest price weve ever seen.We know, we knowthe newest MacBook Pro models support Thunderbolt 5. So why are we recommending Thunderbolt 4 cables? Well, because there just arent many accessories that support Thunderbolt 5, and the ones that are out are entirely too expensive. Plus Thunderbolt 4 is no slouch: Not only will this cable allow you to transfer data at up to 40GB/s, but it will also allow you to connect your laptop to a 4K display. Of course, theres also the fact that youll be able to charge your laptop or other devices with up to 100W of power.This cable is a 1m (3-foot) braided cable that is well-made and that will coil neatly without tangling. At $35, its comparable to other Thunderbolt 4 cables from Satechi and OWC, and we wholeheartedly recommend it at this price. So get your own Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable for half-off at Target sooner rather than later because you cant know how long its going to be on sale.Buy now at Target
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  • Apple Passwords Review: Free and simple password manager
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    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsFreeSimple to useSupports Passkeys and Verification codesConsApple-centricVery basicDoesnt store payment details or other IDOur Verdict A simple, if somewhat basic, first step into the world of passwords managers. Best of all, it costs you nothing to use it. Probably should be avoided if you use some non-Apple devices, but otherwise its a nice addition to Apples suite of bespoke apps.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayBest Prices Today: PasswordsRetailerPriceFreeView DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketWhen Apple launched iOS 18, the updated iteration of the software came with an entirely new password manager app called, simply, Passwords. So, how does it compare to the existing iCloud Keychain and does it have enough features to have Password Managers like Dashlane and 1Password looking over their shoulders?Software & FeaturesAuto-fill passwordsSupports PasskeysCan share passwords with family membersIt might seem like Apple is replacing iCloud Keychain with the new Passwords app, but the two will happily co-exist, with the latter being how your details sync across all your devices. The Passwords app itself is essentially a user interface for iCloud Keychain, and as such its clean and friendly to use. So, if youve yet to get to grips with an app of this kind then it could be an excellent first step.If you already have account details and passwords in your iCloud Keychain, then these should appear in the Passwords app once youve logged in and given permission. You can also import data from an existing password manager app, although that involves creating a .CSV file and then using the import feature to pull it in. Its not complicated and there are plenty of tutorials online to show you how to do it in only a few minutes.Martyn CasserlyWith the app up and running, youre able to have it auto-fill account login details, saving you the hassle when you want to quickly go to an online store and order something. The app supports biometrics, so Face ID and Touch ID can be used instead of having to type in a password for the app.Apples Passwords not only handles login details for online accounts, it also can become home for your Wi-Fi passwords, Passkeys and verification codes. Unlike most of the major password manager apps, Passwords doesnt hold your payments details or other forms of secure documentation such as drivers licence or passport information, plus there is no storage space for personal documents you want to keep safe.(Read about how to add your driving license or ID to the Wallet app).You can set up a family sharing feature to securely allow other members of your family to receive and use passwords and passkeys from your accounts. This is helpful if youve been asked for the Netflix login by your children for the 17th time. If you want this feature outside the family, then Shared Groups offers the same capabilities, with you creating a list of trusted contacts, each of whom can share passwords and passkeys with others in the group. This could be useful for a trip with friends or if several of you are organising an event.Martyn CasserlyThe Passwords app is available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and also works with Apple Vision Pro, so you can have your details to hand on all of your devices.Security & Encryption256-bit AES end-to-end encryptionSecurity warningsAutomatic Verification codesAs youd expect, the security on the Passwords apps is solid, with 256-bit AES encryption deployed end-to-end, so no hackers should be able to sneak a peek at your login details at any time.Theres also the standard security monitoring area in the app that warns you if any of your passwords have appeared in data leaks or are weak and could do with being replaced by stronger alternatives. Apples new app does have a password generator, which can instantly auto-generate strong ones for you to use, plus you have a few configuration options such as making ones with no special characters, but this only works on supported websites. Its simple to use, but a bit basic when compared to the likes of Dashlane and 1Password.Martyn CasserlyThe security section is also on the simple side, with none of the graphical representations youll find on other apps. This makes it more list-based, which is less interesting and engaging than with some of its rivals.One useful feature you can use in Passwords is to use it as an authenticator for one-time multi-factor authentication sites and accounts. With this set up, you can use your iPhone to generate the codes without needed SMS texts or other apps.Price & AvailabilityAs with iCloud Keychain, Passwords is a free service that comes with any iPhone running iOS 18, or devices on iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia. One thing to bear in mind is that this isnt a cross platform service, so if you have an Android phone or tablet, Linux PC, or Chromebook then you wont be able to use Passwords. There is compatibility via iCloud for Windows, but it isnt as clean and well designed as youd find with a standard password manager. Should you use Apple Passwords?If youre looking for a basic, easy to use password manager, and only really intend it to work with Apple devices, then Passwords is certainly worth a go. The lack of features does make it less appealing that the leading passwords managers, but its simplicity means it would be a great first step into using this kind of app. Security is decent, theres no cost in using it, plus its already on your device.To see what its up against, take a look at our roundup of the best password managers for Mac and iPhone.
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  • Apple's iPad Pro will see only minor 2025 update, says supply chain
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    A new report from the supply chain claims that Apple is developing one new iPad Pro for release in 2025, but that it will be just a spec bump update.Apple's ultra-thin OLED iPad Pro fails to spark sales surgeIt's previously been rumored that an updated iPad Pro with an M5 processor will be released in late 2025, though all such reports have presumed the update will be for both the 11-inch and 13-inch models. Now a new report from The Elec describes just one model being updated, but it is still unlikely that it won't apply to both.The report in The Elec is focused on a specific OLED component company LX Semicon which is said to be hoping to gain approval from Apple for mass production for one device. The company makes Display Driver ICs (DDIs), which is a processor that controls the screen. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • Apple's iPhone locked in a tie for second place in China with Xiaomi
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    Apple's iPhone sales in China reportedly took a tumble at the end of 2024, with a considerable reduction in sales putting it in a dead heat with homegrown Xiaomi.iPhone 16 with the Chinese flagThe iPhone 16 has struggled in China since launch, but there was hope holiday shopping would improve its standing in the important territory. It seems that hope was misplaced.According to analysis by Counterpoint, Apple's position in China got weaker in the fourth quarter of 2024. In a year-on-year market share comparison, Apple saw its sales fall 18.2% compared to Q4 2023. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • UC San Diego researchers hold the key to the future of robotic construction
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    Research atUC San Diego is moving to the forefront of robotics and construction technology through itsExistential Robotics Laboratory and other related initiatives that leveragevisual mapping and 3D reconstruction that are among the"fastest, most accurate options" in the industry, according to a report from theJacobs School of Engineering."I see robots playing a bigger role in this type of construction because many of those components will be made in advance," Professor Nikolay Atanasov tells the campus news outlet, speaking particularly of their potential to enable modular architecture. "The humans can direct the operations and supervise the overall process. Or, we could have a scenario based on human-robot collaboration, where the robot does the brunt of the work and the human manages the more fine-grained manipulations."
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  • Citizen Sleeper 2, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and More Headline Wave 2 of Game Pass in January
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    Before the next Xbox Developer_Direct, Microsoft has revealed the next wave of titles for Game Pass in January. It starts with Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders, available today on cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.January 22nd sees the arrival of Flock, Magical Delicacy, Tchia, The Case of the Golden Idol, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess on consoles for Game Pass Standard subscribers. Theyre joined by Gigantic: Rampage Edition, playable for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, and Starbound. January 28th sees the arrival of two brand new titles Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap and Eternal Strands.Both are playable on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Shady Part of Me debuts on January 29th for all tiers, and Sniper Elite: Resistance sneaks in on January 30th for Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The month caps off with Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector on January 31st for cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.But wait, theres more, as Far Cry New Dawn will be added for all subscribers on February 4th. Of course, there will be titles leaving the service on January 31st. Check them out below.Anuchard (Cloud, Console, and PC)Broforce Forever (Cloud, Console, and PC)Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console, and PC)Deaths Door (Cloud, Console, and PC)Maquette (Cloud, Console, and PC)Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (Cloud, Console, and PC)
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  • Unknown 9: Awakening Studio Cancels Next Project, Hit by Lay Offs
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    Developer Reflector Entertainment has announced that it has laid off some of its staff and cancelled a project that was in development. Announced through a post on LinkedIn, the studios CEO Herve Hoerdt wrote about how the decision was made due to the studios previous title, Unknown 9: Awakening, not reaching sales expectations.Continuing this project would not have been sustainable for the future of the studio, wrote the CEO on LinkedIn. Regrettably, this also means that there will be redundancies following this decision.The CEO also revealed that the studio will not be working on a follow-up to Unknown 9: Awakening owing to the game not hitting the sales performance expected by the company. While Hoerdt refers to Unknown 9: Awakening as having a rich transmedia universe, a follow-up would not be in the works.The performance of the release didnt come near the company expectations, after numerous timeline adjustments and investments, both financially and other, and didnt warrant any further exploration in this universe, wrote Hoerdt.The studio has not yet confirmed which teams at Reflector Entertainment will be affected by these layoffs. However, Hoerdt did mention that the back-office staff will be affected, and moving forward, the studio will focus on the development of single projects rather than work on multiple titles in parallel.Unknown 9: Awakening was released back in October on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. For more details about the title, check out our review.
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