macdailynews.com/2023/12/15/apple-cautions-only-use-certified-apple-watch-chargers/ Apple cautions: Only use certified Apple Watch chargers Friday, December 15, 2023 4:23 pm Apple cautions: Only use certified Apple Watch chargers Friday, December 15, 2023 4:23 pm1 Comment How to News Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (left). Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (right). Apple recommends charging your Apple Watch only … Continue reading Another charger where using Apple’s product works better
Month: December 2023
Ethical issues with choosing whether or not to bear children in today’s world
The Morality of Having Kids in a Burning, Drowning World Two recent books, “The Quickening” and “The Parenthood Dilemma,” consider the ethics of procreation in the age of man-made climate change. By Jessica Winter, November 20, 2023, The New Yorker The U.S. birth rate dropped for six straight years through 2020, reaching a historic low.Illustration by … Continue reading Ethical issues with choosing whether or not to bear children in today’s world
Is there a surveillance risk arising from ebooks? Thought-provoking opinion piece — accurate?
http://www.fastcompany.com/90996547/e-books-are-fast-becoming-tools-of-corporate-surveillance 12-12-23 POV E-books are fast becoming tools of corporate surveillance As the Internet Archive appeals a court decision blocking alternatives to surveillance-ridden digital book licenses, a new report reveals that the world’s largest publisher may be selling readers’ intimate personal data to the highest bidder. [Photo: Tempura/Getty Images] BY LIA HOLLAND AND JADE PFAEFFLIN … Continue reading Is there a surveillance risk arising from ebooks? Thought-provoking opinion piece — accurate?
If you want a new Apple Watch, buy it NOW!
http://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-watch-9-and-apple-watch-ultra-2-being-pulled-from-apple-store-this-week-what-it-means-for-you? Apple halting Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales this week over patent dispute — what it means for you By Kate Kozuch, published December 18, 2023 Last day at Apple.com is Thursday, December 21, 2023 (Image credit: Future) If you were planning on buying a new Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2, … Continue reading If you want a new Apple Watch, buy it NOW!
Christmas songs that evoke strong reactions
http://www.cnn.com/2023/12/17/entertainment/christmas-songs-love-to-hate-cec/? The Christmas songs you love to hate the most By AJ Willingham, CNN Published 8:30 AM EST, Sun December 17, 2023 Ekaterina Govorina/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN — “Hate” is such a strong word, but we’re human enough to admit hating on things — especially Christmas songs — can be a joyous exercise. Healing, even! (And the English language has … Continue reading Christmas songs that evoke strong reactions
Sci-fi series to watch on Netflix
http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/netflix-sci-fi-perfect-score.html The Only Netflix Sci-Fi Series With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Scores By Chris Snellgrove | Updated December 11, 2023 While there are some great sci-fi communities out there, one uncomfortable truth is that sci-fi fans are usually a picky lot; after all, it’s tough not to measure new shows against classic shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation and nitpick the … Continue reading Sci-fi series to watch on Netflix
Best store-bought vanilla frostings
https://www.allrecipes.com/the-best-store-bought-vanilla-frosting-taste-test-8409856? I Tried 6 Store-Bought Vanilla Frostings and This One Tops Them All Hint, it’s probably one you’ve tried. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara Haas RDN, LDN, is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in the culinary arts. She works as a freelance writer, recipe developer, media authority, public speaker, and consultant dietitian/chef. … Continue reading Best store-bought vanilla frostings
Google is about to make life more difficult for the police (and more protective of users’ privacy)
https://www.wired.com/story/google-geofence-warrants-security-roundup/?full story can be found at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/google-changes-map-history-tool-ending-geofence-warrants? Google Denies Cops a Key Surveillance Tool Geofence warrants, which require tech companies to cough up data on everyone in a certain geographic area at a certain time, have become an incredibly powerful tool for law enforcement. Sending a geofence warrant to Google, in particular, has come to … Continue reading Google is about to make life more difficult for the police (and more protective of users’ privacy)
Why do Siamese cats have darker colors on their faces, feet and tail?
https://apple.news/AOirMpzxrTXqBblwBLREV-A How Siamese cats change their colors A genetic mutation known as the Himalayan gene has made this breed’s fur extra sensitive to temperature—but also leaves them vulnerable to certain health problems. The first Siamese (pictured, a pair of cats in Newton, Massachusetts) arrived in the United States in 1879 as a gift from the … Continue reading Why do Siamese cats have darker colors on their faces, feet and tail?
9 to 5 Mac picks the new 15″ MacBook Air as product of the year
9to5mac.com/2023/12/15/9to5mac-product-of-the-year-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air/ 9to5Mac Product of the Year: The new 15-inch MacBook Air Chance Miller | Dec 15 2023 - 8:15 am PT It’s been an exciting year for Apple fans, ranging from the introduction of new MacBook Pros, an expansion of the MacBook Air lineup, and one of the best year-over-year iPhone upgrades in a long time. This … Continue reading 9 to 5 Mac picks the new 15″ MacBook Air as product of the year
World’s largest iceberg moving for first time in 37 years
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/a23a-antarctica-iceberg-movement-ice/ WORLD’S LARGEST ICEBERG IS MOVING FOR FIRST TIME IN 37 YEARS: ‘THE POLES WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF HUMANITY’ “The more important thing for people to be aware of is that Antarctica, in other places, is losing ice very rapidly.” By Jennifer Kodros ,December 16, 2023 One of the world’s largest and oldest icebergs is … Continue reading World’s largest iceberg moving for first time in 37 years
U.S. animal shelters tremendously overloaded, especially dogs — potential pets may be put to sleep
One of the few silver linings to the COVID period, with its moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent and subsidies for those unable to work, is that cats and dogs became affordable and essential companions. The financial burden has gone up exponentially with the loss of many forms of support just as the pet … Continue reading U.S. animal shelters tremendously overloaded, especially dogs — potential pets may be put to sleep
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