http://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-fdny-fires-caused-by-batteries Why fires caused by batteries are a big concern in NYC By JENNIFER PELTZ PublishedNovember 7, 2022 9:48PM Updated November 8, 2022 5:23AM FDNY Associated Press FDNY warns of dangers of lithium batteries Once again, the FDNY is warning about the potential fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, which are used in e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, phones, … Continue reading Lithium batteries, particularly in electric bikes and scooters, causing dangerous fires in NYC
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Apple promoting all (RED) version of Metropolitan Apple Watch face
9to5mac.com/2022/11/07/apple-promoting-all-red-version-of-the-metropolitan-apple-watch-face-ahead-of-world-aids-day/ Apple promoting all (RED) version of the Metropolitan Apple Watch face ahead of World AIDS Day Filipe Espósito - Nov. 7th 2022 12:06 pm PT @filipeesposito Apple has a strong partnership with (RED), the organization that raises awareness and funds to fight AIDS. Ahead of World AIDS Day, which takes place on December 1, … Continue reading Apple promoting all (RED) version of Metropolitan Apple Watch face
Why does the prison-life content on TikTok feel so familiar?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/27/magazine/prison-life-tiktok.html Why Does the Prison-Life Content on TikTok Feel So Familiar? Cooking, life advice, bored dancing, workout tips — on social media, you’re reminded that incarceration is a pretty common slice of American life. By Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein July 27, 2022, 5:00 a.m. ET In a recent video on TikTok, a suburban-looking mom called Marci Marie walks into … Continue reading Why does the prison-life content on TikTok feel so familiar?
Why Genius Bar appointments always seem to start late
https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/08/19/why-genius-bar-appointments-always-seem-to-start-late? Why Genius Bar appointments always seem to start late Mike Wuerthele | Aug 19, 2022 In a long and detailed thread, an ex-Apple retail employee who helped launch Apple's in-store Concierge system details exactly why and how appointments made for support at in-store Genius Bars never seem to start on time. In a very long Twitter … Continue reading Why Genius Bar appointments always seem to start late
Qatar World Cup visitors required to download software that doubles as spyware
awfulannouncing.com/soccer/qatar-world-cup-app-ehteraz-hayya-spyware.html Qatar requiring World Cup visitors to download apps researchers consider spyware "It's not my job to give travel advice, but personally I would never bring my mobile phone on a visit to Qatar." INTERNATIONALSOCCERTECHBy Phillip Bupp on 10/21/2022 The 2022 FIFA World Cup is coming in a month. If you’re planning on heading to Qatar, you already knew it … Continue reading Qatar World Cup visitors required to download software that doubles as spyware
Alternatives if leaving Twitter
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/10/29/twitter-alternatives/ You’ve decided to quit Twitter. Here’s what you can use to replace it. If Elon Musk’s Twitter isn’t for you, there are other options you can try out By Heather Kelly October 29, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Twitter has a new billionaire owner with big plans. For many loyal users of the 16-year old … Continue reading Alternatives if leaving Twitter
Here’s the best Wordle start word
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/14/this-is-the-best-wordle-starting-word-according-to-mit-researchers.html Forget Bill Gates’ strategy: This is the best Wordle starting word according to MIT researchers Published Wed, Sep 14 202211:21 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Sep 14 20223:44 PM EDT Nicolas Vega@ATNICKVEGA Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images Sorry Bill Gates, but AUDIO isn’t the best word to start with when you’re playing Wordle. A … Continue reading Here’s the best Wordle start word
7 more ways to use your AirTags
9to5mac.com/2022/07/12/7-unique-ways-to-use-airtag-safely/ 7 unique ways to use AirTag (safely) Allison McDaniel, Jul. 12th 2022 3:09 pm PT @aamcdani Apple’s AirTags are coin-shaped item trackers that integrate with the Find My network. We already know about many common ways to use the tracker – pets, luggage, wallets, purses, and more. There are a slew of use cases, though, that we had … Continue reading 7 more ways to use your AirTags
Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205550 Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch Learn about the icons and buttons that appear at the top of your Apple Watch and in Control Center. Your Apple Watch is charging. Your battery is low. Learn how to charge your Apple Watch. Airplane Mode is on. Wireless features don't work until you turn this setting off, but you can … Continue reading Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch
Time to begin using iPhone’s Focus Mode
https://www.tomsguide.com/features/i-just-tried-focus-mode-on-ios-16-and-its-a-game-changer [click thru to see illustrations] I just tried Focus Mode on iOS 16 — and it’s a game changer By Jordan Palmer, September 6, 2022 With some tuning in iOS 16, Focus is really helpful Update: our Apple event rumors live blog is now live, so come check out the latest rumors and updates from the Far Out … Continue reading Time to begin using iPhone’s Focus Mode
Lufthansa reverses itself; allows Apple’s AirTags for tracking checked bags
Because Lufthansa's singular ban on Apple AirTags in checked luggage received a lot of press, I wanted to post this to make equally public Lufthansa's decision to reverse itself. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/travel/lufthansa-apple-airtags-luggage.html Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who … Continue reading Lufthansa reverses itself; allows Apple’s AirTags for tracking checked bags
Thinking about using Kindle Unlimited? features, costs, benefits
As shown with the other Kindle articles I've posted, almost all of the reportage is from outside the U.S. This article is no exception witness its pricing in pounds and the naming conventions it uses for the Kindle models. It's a good overview of how to use Kindle Unlimited but in the U.S. you can … Continue reading Thinking about using Kindle Unlimited? features, costs, benefits
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