How to handoff calls between your Apple devices

macdailynews.com/2022/12/16/how-to-hand-off-facetime-calls-between-your-mac-iphone-and-ipad/ How to hand off FaceTime calls between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad Friday, December 16, 2022 5:31 pm3 Comments How to You can hand off FaceTime calls between your Mac and another device when you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. To hand off a FaceTime call, your devices need macOS Ventura 13, … Continue reading How to handoff calls between your Apple devices

US authorities recall eyedrops infected with drug-resistant bacteria

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/mar/17/eyedrops-recall-ezricare-artificial-tears-bacteria-contamination US authorities recall eyedrops infected with drug-resistant bacteria Contamination may have killed one person and injured others, some of whom had eyes removed Edward Helmore in New YorkFri 17 Mar 2023 15.36 EDT US authorities have recalled a brand of eyedrops contaminated with a drug-resistant bacterial contamination that may have killed one person and injured … Continue reading US authorities recall eyedrops infected with drug-resistant bacteria

A streaming mystery worth watching

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/26/poker-face-tv-review-peacock-natasha-lyonne Poker Face review: Natasha Lyonne is magnetic in whodunnit series The detective series from Knives Out writer Rian Johnson puts a refreshing twist on the mystery-of-the-week structure Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face. Photograph: Peacock Adrian Horton, @adrian_hortonThu 26 Jan 2023 15.44 EST Poker Face, writer-director Rian Johnson’s whodunnit series for Peacock, is the rare show … Continue reading A streaming mystery worth watching

Apple’s yellow iPhone more than just a new color. It’s a stroke of genius

https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apples-yellow-iphone-is-more-than-just-a-new-color-its-a-stroke-of-genius.html? Apple's Yellow iPhone Is More Than Just a New Color. It's a Stroke of Genius Apple gets to sell more iPhones, and delight its customers. BY JASON ATEN, TECH COLUMNIST@JASONATEN Apple's yellow iPhone 14. Apple released a new iPhone 14 last week. Technically, the only thing new is the color. In this case, yellow. Other than … Continue reading Apple’s yellow iPhone more than just a new color. It’s a stroke of genius

Taylor Swift’s tour opens — 3 reviews and all 16 costume changes

All 16 costume changes are here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanschocket2/taylor-swift-eras-tour-outfit-costume-changesA review song-by-song: http://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/03/18/taylor-swift-eras-tour-setlist-costumes-recap/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2023/03/19/taylor-swift-glendale-concert-scene/ [click thru for photos and video] Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour opening weekend: Tears, joy and ‘therapy’ Fans descend on Glendale, Ariz. (a.k.a. ‘Swift City’) for a long-awaited chance to commune with their pop icon, revel in her lyrics and express their true selves By Emily … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s tour opens — 3 reviews and all 16 costume changes

Despair over climate crisis could inhibit necessary changes

finance.yahoo.com/news/misconception-climate-change-fred-krupp-171627303.html? The 'most important misconception' about climate change: environmentalist Fred Krupp Dylan Croll November 3, 2022·3 min read Americans’ concern over the environment remains near a two-decade high. Over 40% of Americans surveyed worry "a great deal" about climate change, according to a recent poll conducted by Gallup. But they should not despair, says Fred Krupp, … Continue reading Despair over climate crisis could inhibit necessary changes

Vanity Fair’s best books of 2022

I'm fascinated by the differences between best book lists. Of course they reflect the editorial opinions but how much do they also reflect what the writers think of their readers? https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2022/12/best-books-of-2022 ANYTHING GOOD 39 Best Books of 2022 Here are the can’t-miss books to buy, gift, and read before the year is out. BY KEZIAH WEIR AND VANITY … Continue reading Vanity Fair’s best books of 2022

One habit to form to improve your heart health

http://www.yahoo.com/now/want-improve-heart-health-cardiologists-221500357.html If You Want to Improve Your Heart Health, Cardiologists Say It's to Adopt This One Habit by Emily Laurence, published January 6, 2023 It has tons of other benefits, too—and it's actually a lot of fun. If your doctor has told you that you need to take proactive steps to lower your blood pressure … Continue reading One habit to form to improve your heart health

Understanding TikTok controversy and protecting yourself

Make your tech a force for good. By Shira OvideI’ll be honest: I have never been more uncertain about the future of TikTok in the United States. The politics around the Chinese-owned app are unpredictable.Today, I’ll be your guide through the TikTok fog. What you need to know (and do) about a potential TikTok sale or ban (Illustration … Continue reading Understanding TikTok controversy and protecting yourself

Rodanthe (on the Outer Banks of North Carolina) is falling into the sea much faster than expected

http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2023/obx-rodanthe-erosion-rising-sea-levels/? [click thru for video and far more impressive photos] RETREAT IN RODANTHE Along three blocks in a North Carolina beach town, severe erosion is upending life, forcing hard choices and offering a glimpse of the dilemmas other coastal communities will face Story by Brady Dennis Photos and videos by Jahi Chikwendiu March 13 at 6:00 a.m. … Continue reading Rodanthe (on the Outer Banks of North Carolina) is falling into the sea much faster than expected

Are coffee pods eco-friendly after all?

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/10/single-use-coffee-pod-environment-impact-better Are coffee pods really eco-friendly? The truth behind the surprising findings Coffee capsules notoriously produce waste – but some experts maintain that reducing how much coffee you use, even with a pod, can decrease emissions by Cecilia Nowell Supported by About this content Fri 10 Feb 2023 06.00 EST If you drink one of the 2bn … Continue reading Are coffee pods eco-friendly after all?

A new cholesterol drug for those who suffer muscle side effects from statins

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/03/04/bempedoic-acid-cholestrol-statins-side-effects/ Cholesterol drug lowers heart attack risk, avoids muscle side effects A drug called bempedoic acid is an option for patients who cannot tolerate statin drugs because of muscle pain or other side effects By Tara Parker-Pope March 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. EST Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are credited with dramatically reducing heart attacks and … Continue reading A new cholesterol drug for those who suffer muscle side effects from statins