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
Stop Apple Music from automatically adding “Favorite” songs to your library (if you wish)
9to5mac.com/2023/12/15/apple-music-favorites-library-setting/ How to stop Apple Music from automatically adding ‘Favorite’ songs to your library Chance Miller | Dec 15 2023 - 11:59 am PT With the release of iOS 17.1 in October, Apple added a new “Favorites” feature for Apple Music. iOS 17.2 further expanded on this with the addition of a new “Favorites” playlist and the ability to have … Continue reading Stop Apple Music from automatically adding “Favorite” songs to your library (if you wish)
Another take on what happens to the goods you return
http://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/14/bin-stores-amazon-returns-target-walmart/? Inside the mad dash to buy your Walmart and Amazon returns Americans are lining up in parking lots around the country to dig through bins of returned Amazon, Target, Kohl’s and other goods By Caroline O'Donovan Updated December 14, 2023 at 2:58 p.m. EST|Published December 14, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST(Photography by Jamie Kelter Davis, Christian Monterrosa … Continue reading Another take on what happens to the goods you return
This is what happens to all those things you return
https://apple.news/A504ijerYQ8i5I7plEJKjsw This Is What Happens to All the Stuff You Don’t Want I ventured into the belly of the holiday-returns beast.By Amanda Mull, published in The Atlantic on December 11, 2023When you order a pair of sweatpants online and don’t want to keep them, a colossal, mostly opaque system of labor and machinery creaks into motion … Continue reading This is what happens to all those things you return
Trump’s promised actions on Day 1 should not be ignored
Whatever you may may think of former President Trump, he generally means what he says. He accomplished many of his stated goals in his first term. In a second term, with time to gather his sycophantic staff, he could wipe out most of the federal government on day 1 -- and that would just be the … Continue reading Trump’s promised actions on Day 1 should not be ignored
Apple making security changes to protect users from iPhone thefts
http://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/apple-iphone-ios-update-stolen-device-protection-698d760e? Apple Makes Security Changes to Protect Users From iPhone Thefts Stolen Device Protection can prevent criminals from using your passcode to change your Apple account By Joanna Stern and Nicole Nguyen, Updated Dec. 12, 2023 5:57 pm ET Apple is rolling out a new security setting for iPhones following Wall Street Journal reporting about a vulnerability that allowed … Continue reading Apple making security changes to protect users from iPhone thefts
Amazon ads new feature that allows you to see all your books in one places
This is a puff piece from Amazon itself but does highlight the merits of this new feature. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/books-and-authors/amazon-your-books-feature Can I see all of my Amazon books in one place? Yes—introducing Your Books. Written by Melanie DeNardo, Amazon Books December 13, 2023 Facebook Share Twitter Share LinkedIn Share Email Share CopyLink copied Your Books is a personalized … Continue reading Amazon ads new feature that allows you to see all your books in one places
Top new features in Sonoma 14.2
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/13/macos-sonoma-14-2-features/ All > Top Five Features in macOS Sonoma 14.2 Wednesday December 13, 2023 3:21 pm PST by Juli Clover When Apple releases new software, iOS updates tend to get most of the attention, and there are sometimes useful new features in Mac updates that go under the radar. That's the case with macOS Sonoma 14.2. It doesn't have flashy … Continue reading Top new features in Sonoma 14.2
Netflix is losing the sci-fi streaming war to one obvious competitor
/www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/netflix-losing-to-appletv.html Netflix Is Losing The Sci-Fi Streaming War To One Obvious Competitor By Jeffrey Rapaport | Published 6 hours ago If you’re a sci-fi fan, consider eschewing Netflix (if only a little) and signing up for an Apple TV+ account. As BGR reports, Apple’s streaming service boasts an admirable array of science fiction content, including celebrated offerings like Silo, Severance, and most notably, Foundation. … Continue reading Netflix is losing the sci-fi streaming war to one obvious competitor
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