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Simon and Nick are back, a week late because Simon forgot what date it was! Nick's trusty microphone then decided to die completely, so he sounds a little different as he had to fall back on his headset, and the master recording crashed and deleted itself before Simon could save it, so this is the Piezo backup recording, which is perfectly OK but doesn't have all the Audio Hijack niceness. Anyway in a month that saw new Apple Macs, and iPads, and Tariff Tomfoolery and much more the boys decide to talk about Simon ordering a 16e, and plastic eating mealworms, amongst other things!!! Recorded 13th April 2025 On this week's show NICK RILEY Spligosh in the Slack Sutton Park Circuit church worship on YouTube Nick's church stream videos on You Tube APPLE Simon orders the iPhone 16e Apple released: iPad Air M3 and A16 iPad launched on March 4 and MacBook Air M4 and M4 Max Mac Studio on March 5. Everything New in the iOS 18.5 Beta – MacRumors How to use Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16e – BGR Apple reveals details of security fixes added in iOS 18.4 and more – 9to5Mac Apple TV+ cancels Mythic Quest, allowing new season 4 ending – Cult of Mac The iPad Launched 15 Years Ago Today, Continues To Dominate The Tablet Market – WCCFTech SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Microsoft is now 50 years old – The Verge [Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air – LiveScience Plastic-eating mealworms native to Africa discovered – Live Science SECURITY & PRIVACY Court confirms Apple is suing UK government over encryption backdoor – TechRadar WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS You can now buy an Apple Pencil Pro that looks like a crayon – 9to5Mac New Low Price: Add Ports Galore to Your Apple Mac Mini With Satechis – CNET Select Faster on iPhone With This Two-Finger Trick – MacRumors Essential Apple Recommended Services: All Things Secured – Online security made simple by Josh Summers. Pixel Privacy – a fabulous resource full of excellent articles and advice on how to protect yourself online. Doug.ee Blog for Andy J's security tips. Ghostery – protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. Simple Login – Email anonymisation and disposable emails for login/registering with 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. AnonAddy – Disposable email addresses Sudo – get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... You get to keep 2 free avatars though. ProtonMail – end to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Comparitech DNS Leak Test – simple to use and understand VPN leak test. Fake Name Generator – so much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire and on the App Stores – free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Soundcloud / Spotify / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

What happens when a cat simulator, born as a VR meme on Meta Quest, lands on mobile with aggressive monetization and viral magic? You get a $300,000/day monster hits. I am Cat with I am Security = 300k/day ad revenue!Today, we break down the bizarre and brilliant rise of I Am Cat and I Am Security — the mobile games that took over app stores in March 2025 with:Over 2.6M DAU$170K/day from I Am Cat$120K/day from I Am Security60s interstitial loops and mandatory rewarded adsOrigin story: a team call about cats turned into a Goat Simulator-style sandbox hitFrom VR on MetaQuest to top-ranked free games on Android & iOSAlmost no IAP – ads are the economyInsane virality via YouTube Shorts & TikTok (34M+ views!)Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Youtube: https://youtu.be/zVjfrpqeKSwJoin our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction and Game Overview04:24 The Rise of Astotti and Their Games06:50 Exploring the Success of 'I'm Cat' and 'I'm Security'10:24 The Transition from VR to Mobile Gaming13:10 Ad Monetization Strategies in Mobile Games16:30 User Engagement and Game Mechanics19:31 Revenue Insights and Market Performance20:19 The Rise of Simulation Games23:37 Analyzing Game Revenue and User Engagement24:51 Exploring IAM Security Game Mechanics29:23 Revenue Insights and Market Sustainability32:35 Future of Game Development and Marketing Strategies36:28 Viral Marketing Strategies in Gaming39:56 The Impact of Social Media on Game Popularity43:40 Analyzing Game Monetization and Profitability46:50 The Evolution of Game Concepts and Trends52:06 Conclusion and Future of Gaming---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------TakeawaysVR to mobile = untapped goldmine, especially for meme-ready contentAggressive ad placement can work if player retention is fueled by curiosity + chaosLow CPI + high engagement = ideal organic UA funnel"I Am Cat" and "I Am Security" are a masterclass in viral design, zero-to-monetization speed, and how to turn meme energy into millions..---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

Utah became the first state to pass an age verification law for app stores, Anthropic might get to use Universal Music Group's lyrics after all, and YouTube changed how it calculates views for Shorts. It's Thursday, March 27th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Obscenely late putting this one up – Sorry! Also, yes I know it should be iCloud in the title but that typeface has no lowercase, and it looked silly all in capitals, don't @ me! Anyway, Simon and Nick got together to look at the news and the biggest things at the time were the iPhone 16e and the UK's disgraceful and abhorrent attempt to force a backdoor into iCloud not only for UK citizens but everyone, everywhere. Simon and Nick chat over those and a several other things (as ever). Recorded 2nd March 2025 On this week's show NICK RILEY Spligosh in the Slack Sutton Park Circuit church worship on YouTube Nick's church stream videos on You Tube APPLE 5 reasons to buy the iPhone 16e and 3 reasons to skip – Tom's Guide Heres why the iPhone 16e doesnt have MagSafe, according to Apple – Macworld How Fast is Apple's First-Ever 5G Modem? The Results Are Surprising – MacRumors The future of Apple Vision Pro is in medicine – Popular Science Watch Apple TV On Android – Apple Magazine A new Adobe Photoshop app is coming to iPhones – Engadget Apple's Acquisition of Pixelmator is Complete – PetaPixel Apple Launches New 'Invites' App – MacRumors SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Skype Is Finally Shutting Down on May 5 – MacRumors SECURITY & PRIVACY Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row – BBC What Apple pulling UK Advanced Data Protection means for you – BBC US Probes UK's Apple Encryption Demand for Possible Treaty Violation – MacRumors Essential Apple Recommended Services: All Things Secured – Online security made simple by Josh Summers. Pixel Privacy – a fabulous resource full of excellent articles and advice on how to protect yourself online. Doug.ee Blog for Andy J's security tips. Ghostery – protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. Simple Login – Email anonymisation and disposable emails for login/registering with 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. AnonAddy – Disposable email addresses Sudo – get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... You get to keep 2 free avatars though. ProtonMail – end to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Comparitech DNS Leak Test – simple to use and understand VPN leak test. Fake Name Generator – so much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire and on the App Stores – free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Soundcloud / Spotify / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Im 4.Teil der “Why privacy matters” Serie geht es um das Privacy-Android-Betriebssystem “GrapheneOS”. Um die Vorteile, aber auch die Herausforderungen, die mit dem Custom ROM verbunden sind, herauszuarbeiten, trifft sich Chris mit den Host vom Youtube-Kanal “Bitcoin durchgespielt” - Johannes. Johannes ist ein Privacy-Enthusiast und nutzt GrapheneOS schon mehrere Jahre. Wenn ihr Euch GrapheneOS einmal installieren wollt, schaut euch einfach Johannes Tutorial bei “Bitcoin durchgespielt an”.PS. Die Funktion zum Vorgaukeln der Ordner ist: “Storage Scopes”Apps erhalten keinen vollständigen Zugriff auf den internen Speicher, sondern nur auf bestimmte Dateien, die der Nutzer freigibt. Es verhindert, dass Apps ungefragt alle Fotos, Videos oder Dokumente durchsuchen können.Von und mit: - Chris - Johannes(bitcoin-durchgespielt)Produziert und geschnitten: ChrisHier könnt ihr uns eine Spende über Lightning da lassen: ⚡️nodesignal@getalby.comWenn euch unsere Arbeit gefällt, könnt ihr unsere Folgen auch auf Podcasting 2.0 Plattformen, wie Fountain, PodcastGuru, Castamatic, Breez oder Podverse hören und uns so eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit da lassen. Danke an alle, die die Bitcoin Community mit ihren Spenden unterstützen! Mit diesen Spenden wird unter anderem unser Bounty Programm verwirklicht, in dem ihr euch für die Mitarbeit an einem Projekt eine Belohnung sichern könnt.Für Feedback und weitergehenden Diskussionen kommt gerne in die Telegramgruppe von Nodesignal und bewertet uns bei Spotify und Apple Podcasts. Folgt uns auch gerne bei Nostr:npub1n0devk3h2l3rx6vmt24a3lz4hsxp7j8rn3x44jkx6daj7j8jzc0q2u02cy und Twitter.Blockzeit: 887766Shownotes Interview: GrapheneOSBitcoin durchgespielt - YouTubeJohannes bei Nostr: johannes@nostrplebs.comnpub1c0qfrcjzgf9mwa8cgh809ac9vvxn2ujquvzdjjrze0ejv9xyqzcqqe6n3qNewPipeGitHub - Docile-Alligator/Infinity-For-Reddit: A Reddit client for AndroidSyncthingMarkdown Guidehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.gsantner.markor&%3Bhl=deApps schützenShownotes Intro:Klaus Schwab Interview Ausschnitt: https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1723696361441214950Exclusive Interview With A GrapheneOS DeveloperGrapheneOS: Der Goldstandard unter den Android-ROMs – Custom-ROMs Teil7 • Kuketz IT-Security BlogWie Google Android-Nutzer verfolgt, noch bevor sie eine App öffnenMusik (Royalty free with permission)To pass time - Godmode East West - John PatitucciMoving in the shadows - The SoundlingsMood Ring - National SweetheartTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:22) Intro mit Klaus(00:01:28) Intro Chris(00:03:12) Was ist GrapheneOS?(00:08:14) V4V(00:08:49) Interview mit Johannes(00:12:34) Warum GrapheneOS (Johannnes)?(00:18:19) Angriffsvektoren bei GrapheneOS(00:22:51) Im Vergleich zu Apple(00:26:33) Unsere Lieblings-Privacy-Features(00:30:12) Backup(00:35:48) User Profile(00:39:27) Die MAC Adresse(00:43:25) App Stores(00:54:27) ich meinte Storage Scopes(01:01:47) Android Auto(01:02:19) Apps, Apps, Apps(01:08:39) Empfehlungen für Einsteiger(01:14:46) Notifications(01:24:30) Wo findet man Johannes(01:25:17) Focus on the signal ...

Utah is poised to pass an age verification law for app stores, Volkswagen previewed its €20,000 EV for everyone, and Apple unveiled the M4 MacBook Air with a price drop. It's Thursday, March 6th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, and Jim Rea discuss the return of Apple to advertising on X and why it makes sense. TikTok is back in the App Store which may or may not make sense depending on the interpretation of the law. As a bit of a jump on spring cleaning, the panel also looks at ways to manage your subscriptions to save a little money, and wraps by celebrating a special anniversary for a panel member.  MacVoices is supported by Take Control Books: The Answers You Need Now, From Leading Experts. Start your library today. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:05 Podcast Introduction 00:57 Apple Returns to X 05:21 The Social Media Landscape 08:27 Apple and X's Business Strategy 09:49 TikTok's Return to App Stores 13:47 Cooking Show Ideas 17:17 Managing iPhone Subscriptions 25:20 Celebrating Macworld Expo's Anniversary Links: Apple Resumes Advertising on X https://www.macrumors.com/2025/02/12/apple-resumes-advertising-on-x/ TikTok is back in Apple's App Store in the US https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-is-back-in-apples-app-store-in-the-us-014013369.html Two Easy Ways to Manage Your iPhone App Subscriptions https://lifehacker.com/tech/two-ways-manage-iphone-app-subscriptions Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of ProVUE at MacWorld Expo! https://forum.provue.com/t/celebrating-the-40th-anniversary-of-provue-at-macworld-expo/6871 Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. 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Apple anuncio el lanzamiento del iPhone más económico el 16e, compatible con las funciones del lineal 16 lanzado en septiembre del 2024, ademas; Apple suspende más de 135.000 aplicaciones en las App Stores de la UE; Utah avanza hacia la creación de una reserva con criptomonedas que podría concretarse en mayo de 2025 como todos los días les solicitamos sus comentarios. Apple suspende más de 135.000 aplicaciones en las App Stores de la UE https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=6agg0lja Gemini AI ya no está disponible en la aplicación de Google para iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-gemini/id6477489729 EE.UU. investiga si DeepSeek obtuvo chips de Nvidia a través de Singapur para eludir restricciones https://www.techspot.com/news/106832-us-investigates-whether-deepseek-obtained-nvidia-chips-through.html Apple lanzo el iPhone 16e https://www.apple.com/es/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-family/ Utah avanza hacia la creación de una reserva con criptomonedas que podría concretarse en mayo de 2025 https://t.me/radiogeekpodcast/26061 Video del día en las redes https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGRZtqLJpwR/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGQiPYxppQr/ ESPERAMOS TUS COMENTARIOS...

- Survey: Price Most Important Factor When Phone Shopping in U.S. - UBS is Ho-Hum Ahead of iPhone SE Update - Evercore Sees New iPhone SE Adding $12B to Apple Revenue - iPhone SE Update Expected Today - “Trader” Apps with No Public Contact Info Pulled from App Stores in EU - Chicagoland's Apple Northbrook Set for Permanent Closure - Apple TV Patches Go Team Specific for 30th Season MLS Jerseys - Apple TV+ Outs Trailer for Crime Series “Dope Thief” - Sponsored by Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACOSKEN and get 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/macosken - Romance Scams and Apple's Zero-Day OS Updates on Checklist 411 - online at checklist.libsyn.com - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Chat with us in Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken - Send me an email: info@macosken.com or call (716)780-4080!

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about how Deepseek, the Chinese artificial intelligence app is in deep water with the South Korean government, the latest Big Mac index numbers for Asia revealing Japan is getting less burger for its buck compared to 5 years ago and how common landlines are in Taiwan.

On today's MadTech Daily: OOH Revenue Grows 7.7%; Apple and Google Restore TikTok to US App Stores; UK Gov Partners with Anthropic AI 

Essential Apple Podcast 303: Zombies, Zombies Well it is 2025! So guess what? The Essential Apple is back again, late as ever... anyway Nick and Simon talk about some stuff in the news and wander around as usual. Sorry it isn't the best recording we ever did, something was causing a bit of a buzz on Simon's mic, cleaed up as best as possible and hopefully fixed next time... Recorded 2nd February 2025 On this week's show NICK RILEY Spligosh in the Slack Sutton Park Circuit church worship on YouTube Nick's church stream videos on You Tube NEMO'S HARDWARE STORE (14:44) Macally Mac Keyboard with USB Hub | Dual USB C / USB A – Macally Plug In Night Light Desk Lamp with Safe Phone Charging – Macally APPLE Apples reports record revenue for Q1 2025 (with charts) – Six Colors Reminder: You really need to update your Apple devices this weekend – MacWorld Why Apple Vision Pro's $3,500 price is actually a selling point – 9to5Mac Apple AR glasses for Mac reportedly cancelled heres why – Tom's Guide Best cloud storage for Mac: online storage for Macs & Apple devices – Macworld SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Apple, Meta and Microsoft CEOs weigh in on AI startup DeepSeek – Quartz This Diamond Battery Last 5,700 Years – Popular Mechanics ‘Groundbreaking' sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use – The Guardian. SECURITY & PRIVACY Security Bite: Top macOS threat found riding the DeepSeek wave – 9to5Mac SLAP and FLOP security flaws affect all current Apple devices – 9to5Mac WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS How to reset an Apple ID password – Macworld RCS messaging on iPhone: New ways to chat with Android friends – Cult of Mac Essential Apple Recommended Services: All Things Secured – Online security made simple by Josh Summers. Pixel Privacy – a fabulous resource full of excellent articles and advice on how to protect yourself online. Doug.ee Blog for Andy J's security tips. Ghostery – protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. Simple Login – Email anonymisation and disposable emails for login/registering with 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. AnonAddy – Disposable email addresses Sudo – get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... You get to keep 2 free avatars though. ProtonMail – end to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Comparitech DNS Leak Test – simple to use and understand VPN leak test. Fake Name Generator – so much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire and on the App Stores – free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Soundcloud / Spotify / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Purple Political Breakdown is a feature of US RESIST NEWS, a nonprofit news service committed to delivering truthful reporting in an era of disinformation. Hosted by Radell Lewis, this podcast dives into the latest political developments, global events, and groundbreaking research shaping our world.From major tech and policy shiftslike TikToks return to app stores and Elon Musks ambitious underground transit project in Dubaito pressing political controversies involving Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and U.S. foreign policy, we break down the headlines with clarity and insight.Stay informed on critical issues, including the rise of hate speech on X, alarming human trafficking operations in Myanmar, and scientific breakthroughs like robotic insect pollinators and prosthetic advancements. Plus, we explore international conflicts, from the Gaza ceasefire negotiations to Ukraines nuclear crisis.Join us as we cut through the noise, uncover the facts, and analyze the key stories shaping politics and society today. Learn more at www.usresistnews.org and subscribe for your weekly breakdown!

The Purple Political Breakdown is a feature of US RESIST NEWS, a nonprofit news service committed to delivering truthful reporting in an era of disinformation. Hosted by Radell Lewis, this podcast dives into the latest political developments, global events, and groundbreaking research shaping our world.From major tech and policy shifts—like TikTok's return to app stores and Elon Musk's ambitious underground transit project in Dubai—to pressing political controversies involving Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and U.S. foreign policy, we break down the headlines with clarity and insight.Stay informed on critical issues, including the rise of hate speech on X, alarming human trafficking operations in Myanmar, and scientific breakthroughs like robotic insect pollinators and prosthetic advancements. Plus, we explore international conflicts, from the Gaza ceasefire negotiations to Ukraine's nuclear crisis.Join us as we cut through the noise, uncover the facts, and analyze the key stories shaping politics and society today.

Associated Press journalists have been blocked from accessing spaces like the Oval Office after the organization opted not to use the term “Gulf of America.” We’ll unpack the conundrum this creates for other news outlets covering the White House. And, while the GOP eyes spending cuts to key social safety net programs, some Republican representatives are feeling pressure from their constituents. We’ll get into it. Plus, a penny for your thoughts on getting rid of the penny. We’ll weigh in during a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Hagan Scotten, Adams's Lead Prosecutor, Quits Defiantly” from The New York Times “Republicans rush to soften Trump's cuts” from Politico “Vulnerable Republican fires warning shot on House budget” from Politico “Seeking a Mar-a-Lago Vibe, Trump Considers Paving Over Grass in Rose Garden” from The New York Times “White House Will Continue to Bar Associated Press in Gulf of Mexico Fight” from The New York Times “Opinion | ‘Gulf of America' leads to AP removal from Trump White House events” from The Washington Post “This Is How Much the Average Couple Spends on Valentine’s Day” from U.S. News “Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.” from The New York Times “Americans are turning to social media for financial advice” from Marketplace “So, This 2000s Denim Trend Is About to Blow Up for Spring 2025” from InStyle “What Trump's Plan to Stop Minting Pennies Means for Consumers” from The Wall Street Journal Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Associated Press journalists have been blocked from accessing spaces like the Oval Office after the organization opted not to use the term “Gulf of America.” We’ll unpack the conundrum this creates for other news outlets covering the White House. And, while the GOP eyes spending cuts to key social safety net programs, some Republican representatives are feeling pressure from their constituents. We’ll get into it. Plus, a penny for your thoughts on getting rid of the penny. We’ll weigh in during a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Hagan Scotten, Adams's Lead Prosecutor, Quits Defiantly” from The New York Times “Republicans rush to soften Trump's cuts” from Politico “Vulnerable Republican fires warning shot on House budget” from Politico “Seeking a Mar-a-Lago Vibe, Trump Considers Paving Over Grass in Rose Garden” from The New York Times “White House Will Continue to Bar Associated Press in Gulf of Mexico Fight” from The New York Times “Opinion | ‘Gulf of America' leads to AP removal from Trump White House events” from The Washington Post “This Is How Much the Average Couple Spends on Valentine’s Day” from U.S. News “Apple and Google Restore TikTok to App Stores in the U.S.” from The New York Times “Americans are turning to social media for financial advice” from Marketplace “So, This 2000s Denim Trend Is About to Blow Up for Spring 2025” from InStyle “What Trump's Plan to Stop Minting Pennies Means for Consumers” from The Wall Street Journal Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Apple and Google reinstated TikTok in their U.S. app stores, Apple’s artificial intelligence features for iPhones could be available in China as early as May, and Paramount Global and YouTube TV agreed to continue negotiations. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, noneContinue reading "Apple And Google Reinstated TikTok In Their U.S. App Stores – DTH"

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Apple and Google have been assured there won't be penalties for allowing TikTok downloads from their app stores - although the ban is still set to be enforced in April.Plus, scientists have discovered how cancer cells break away from tumours and spread through the body. We hear from Victoria Sanz Moreno, professor of cancer cell and metastasis at the Institute of Cancer Research about what the research means for future cancer diagnosis and treatment.Also in this episode:A cooling system inspired by elephants' ears could be used to keep systems running on the moonMan from uncontacted Amazon tribe emerges from forestIs Gen AI affecting our critical thinking?Two furry friends from London Zoo take a trip to the dentist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok returned to US app stores following legal developments and negotiations between company executives and US government officials. The app faced scrutiny over data privacy and security concerns, prompting discussions about compliance measures. The return involved addressing issues related to user data management and the implementation of new safety features. TikTok demonstrated efforts to align with US regulations, which influenced the decision to reinstate the app in the marketplace.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(6:05am) MORNING NEWS DUMP TikTok is back in both the Apple and Google Play stores. Trump may extend the 90-day deadline to give Bytedance time to sell the platform. The US Senate confirmed RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health & Human Services. Trump says he trusts Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. J.D. Vance comments on NATO and Russia. Linda McMahon comments on education statistics. Howard Lutnick comments on the tariff situation. More local grocery stores are limiting the number of eggs that you can purchase. Cardinals get two more arbitration decisions with Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan. As of now, Nolan Arenado is still a Cardinal, despite the team's desire to unload his salary. (6:20am) TikTok returns to app stores. Story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/13/tiktok-returns-to-googles-app-store.html (6:35am) Financial planner Paul Curtman joins us to review this week's top news items and he explains that Democrats didn't learn a thing on Nov. 5. The new Trump administration is moving at lightning speed and leaving Democrats in the dust. Paul's investment and financial planning info here: https://www.prcurtman.com/ (https://www.paulcurtman.com) (@paulcurtman) (6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP TikTok is back in both the Apple and Google Play stores. Trump may extend the 90-day deadline to give Bytedance time to sell the platform. The US Senate confirmed RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health & Human Services. Trump says he trusts Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. J.D. Vance comments on NATO and Russia. Linda McMahon comments on education statistics. Howard Lutnick comments on the tariff situation. More local grocery stores are limiting the number of eggs that you can purchase. Cardinals get two more arbitration decisions with Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan. As of now, Nolan Arenado is still a Cardinal, despite the team's desire to unload his salary. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks declined this morning, despite data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry showing that the city-state’s economy grew 4.4 per cent in 2024. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent lower at 3,873.76 points after 90.8 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch today, we have Thai Beverage, after the food and drink company’s revenue grew 2.4 per cent on the year to 92.3 billion baht (S$3.7 billion) for the first quarter ended December 2024. Elsewhere from the impact of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed introduction of tax incentives to spur listings and investments in the local equities market, to Apple and Google restoring ByteDances TikTok to their app stores – more local and corporate headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

App Turmoil. A.I., Tiktok, App stores and censorship. Should we worry?

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got three amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   White House Press Corps accepting alternative media https://x.com/autismcapital/status/1884310503125926280?s=46   PowerSchool data breach affects millions of students https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/powerschool-starts-notifying-victims-of-massive-data-breach/   DeepSeek explodes onto app stores https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/deepseek-halts-new-signups-amid-large-scale-cyberattack/  https://x.com/mayhem4markets/status/1884327041610436812?s=46 https://x.com/autismcapital/status/1884344113488879732?s=46 https://x.com/denisewu/status/1884508021927313644?s=46   Only child talk revisited https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/singletons/202404/why-only-children-are-poised-to-succeed-at-work   Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/ Brad - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlisoweski/

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Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan  Utah often leads the country when it comes to legislation meant to protect children. Whether it's physical or virtual protections, lawmakers address these kinds of bills every legislative session. This year, State Senator Todd Weiler is running a bill that would add age verification requirements to mobile app stores. He joins us to explain his thought process behind the bill and how it might work. 

On this episode of Bulture podcast: -Don Julio and Popeyes have announced a collab set to launch on January 31st, Bruno Mars' & Sexyy Red's ‘Fat, Juicy & Wet' Video Sparks Mixed Reactions Online -Katt Williams Jokingly Accuses Martin Lawrence of 'Hiding' A Stroke -"Ain't Nothing Wrong with Getting Better" Luenell Says Wendy Williams Sounds 'Great' & Is 'Clearly Sober' Amid Guardianship Battle -A$AP Rocky Prosecutors Question Potential Jurors About Rihanna, Ask If They Listen to Singer's Music or Use Her Fenty Beauty Products -Akademiks provides additional context to the alleged "grooming" involving 15-year-old 'NourGxd' during a Discord call -Would You Date a Man That Uses Black Spray on His Hair? -DJ Unk most known for his Song "Walk It Out" Has Sadly Passed Away at Age 43 -Big Boogie says that his baby mama put him on child support after he bought a truck for his new girlfriend -NFL star Jayden Daniels' mom and agent revealed that 'girls' were her biggest concern when it came to what might have ruined his career -Joie Chavis says she is staying with her mom along with her three kids and saving up for a house after the LA fires -Kendrick Lamar officially announces SZA as his guest performer for next month's Super Bowl LIX halftime performance -SZA Dodges 'Is Drake a Good Kisser' Question From 'One of Them Days' Co-Star Keke Palmer -iPhones with TikTok installed are selling for up to $58K on eBay after news that TikTok won't return to the App Stores until sold to a U.S. buyer -Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat -Netflix are RAISING PRICES again in the US, With ads — $7.99 (+$1) Premium - $24.99 (+$2) -Coi Leray states that being cheated on is the most terrible feeling -Sexyy Red apologizes to Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter for posting an AI picture of him -Chris Brown has filed a $500 lawsuit against Ample LLC and Warner Brothers, accusing them of defamation for producing a documentary titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence -Woman says the new Instagram update made her stop talking to her man after she saw him liking other girls' videos -Project Pat's son, Patrick Houston Jr., has sadly passed away after a shooting in a Tennessee park. He was only 21 -Tyra Banks reveals her Los Angeles home also burned down in the devastating wildfires. However, the supermodel says she didn't want to bring much attention to herself -Atlanta woman kicks her boyfriend out during the snowstorm after she caught him texting his ex, asking to be snowed in with her - New Orleans gets its first snow in 15 years, making people have snowball fights in the street -Hunxho put Real Recognize Rio on the second track of his album” For Us” & they spazzed on their new track “Just Cuz”

  The Friday Five for January 24, 2025: Regulatory Freeze TikTok Ban Update Instagram Announces Edits Optimal Ambient Temperature for Seniors 2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Regulatory Freeze: Isaac, Mike. “Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban.” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/instagram-video-app-tiktok-ban.html. “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 20 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/regulatory-freeze-pending-review/. Treisman, Rachel. “Trump Is Signing a Flurry of Executive Orders. Here's How Those Work.” Npr.Org, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/21/nx-s1-5269600/trump-executive-actions-orders-memoranda-proclamation.   TikTok Ban Update: “Application of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to TikTok.” Whitehouse.Gov, The United States Government, 21 Jan. 2025, www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/application-of-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act-to-tiktok/. Duffy, Clare, and David Goldman. “TikTok Is Back Online after Trump Pledged to Restore It.” Cnn.Com, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025, www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/tech/tiktok-ban/index.html. Allyn, Bobby. “TikTok Is Back Online in the U.S., Following Trump's Promise to Pause the Ban.” Npr.Org, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025, www.npr.org/2025/01/19/nx-s1-5267568/tiktok-back-online. Lagatta, Eric. “TikTok Still Not Available on App Stores after Trump's Executive Order: What We Know.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 22 Jan. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2025/01/22/tiktok-ban-download-app-stores-update/77872210007/.   Instagram Announces Edits: Davis, Wes. “Instagram Announces a Blatant CapCut Clone.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025, www.theverge.com/2025/1/19/24347358/instagram-edits-capcut-video-app-tiktok-ban. Schoon, Ben. “Instagram ‘edits' Coming to Android in February as CapCut Remains Banned.” 9to5google.Com, 9 To 5 Google, 20 Jan. 2025, 9to5google.com/2025/01/20/instagram-edits-app-android-february/.   Optimal Home Temperature for Senior Brain Health: Pappas, Stephanie. “How Heat Affects the Mind.” Apa.Org, American Psychological Association, 1 June 2024, https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/heat-affects-mental-health. “Home Ambient Temperature and Self-Reported Attention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” Pubmed.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 3 Dec. 2024, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39656181/. “Indoor Temperatures Affect Cognitive Function in Older Adults.” Neurosciencenews.Com, Neuroscience News, 14 Jan. 2025, neurosciencenews.com/temperature-aging-cognition-28353/. Thompson, Dennis. “Is Your Home Too Warm for Seniors' Brain Health?” Healthday.Com, HealthDay, 16 Jan. 2025, www.healthday.com/health-news/senior-health/is-your-home-too-warm-for-seniors-brain-health. “Scientists Warn: Your Home Temperature Could Be Increasing Your Risk of Cognitive Decline.” SciTechDaily.Com, SciTechDaily, 22 Jan. 2025, scitechdaily.com/scientists-warn-your-home-temperature-could-be-increasing-your-risk-of-cognitive-decline/.   2025 ACA Enrollment Hits All-Time High: Pifer, Rebecca. “ACA Enrollment Breaks Records Again in 2025.” Healthcaredive.Com, Healthcare Dive, 21 Jan. 2025, www.healthcaredive.com/news/aca-enrollment-2025-record-high-final/737679/. “Over 24 Million Consumers Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace for 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/over-24-million-consumers-selected-affordable-health-coverage-aca-marketplace-2025. “State-Based Marketplaces: 2025 Open Enrollment.” Cms.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/state-exchange-oe-chart-py-2025.pdf. 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Senator Todd Weiler joins the show to discuss his proposal for age verification in app stores and why it matters. Dave and Debbie discuss the focus of housing within the 2025 legislative session.

With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe  iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify  Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Generally listeners (who have penned a preference) have said that the shorter, more regular format is preferable - however, they won't be saying that in the 10 weeks x 2 that we're missing! News Nintendo Switch 2 - New Mario Kart - Link to The Friday Checkout The Ion Stereo Boombox: 1980s-Styling With Modern Bluetooth Streaming Brad Pitt slams ‘awful' AI scammers who faked relationship to convince French woman to send them $855,000 - Example of how tricky a AI can be to detect - Another example - Wait, What the fuck is this…. Camera owner asks Canon, skies: Why is it $5/month for webcam software?  Sex toys with Bluetooth could be hijacked by attackers, sensitive data leak possible Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant TikTok goes dark in the US - app is no longer in various App Stores and users get a statement if they try to open their already-downloaded app “You can't use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Stay tuned!" RedNote (Xiaohingshu) Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted One for our American listeners - Motorola Razr+ (50 Ultra here) half-price at $499 Mycket DAB Radio Portable, DAB Plus Digital Radio with Bluetooth - £25.49 Arzopa Portable Monitor 15.6" 1920×1080 FHD IPS with Kickstand 42% off, £79 from £140 UGREEN 2.4GHz Ergonomic Vertical Mouse - £19.99 Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm (UK Version) 26% off, £214 from £289 DJI Osmo Mobile 6, 3-Axis Phone Gimbal - &89.00 DJI Neo Drone - with Steve L gone all Drone Mad, here's £50 off his unit from Currys, £119 from £169 (thanks Mike Warner) Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

In this episode of Passing Judgment, we analyze the high-stakes TikTok ban case as it heads to the Supreme Court on an accelerated timeline. Host Jessica Levinson explains the key arguments: ByteDance claims the ban violates First Amendment rights, while the government cites national security concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership. With oral arguments set for January 10th, Jessica discusses potential outcomes and actions President Trump might take once in office. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1️⃣ Overview of the Legislation: The law in question mandates that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, divest its U.S. operations by January 19th, 2024, or face a nationwide ban. The ban would affect app stores and Internet providers, eventually causing TikTok to stop working as updates and downloads would be prohibited.2️⃣ Lower Court Rulings: The DC Circuit upheld the law as constitutional. A three-judge panel determined that the national security concerns cited by Congress justify the legislation. Judges generally defer to the political branches on national security issues.3️⃣ Arguments by ByteDance and TikTok: ByteDance argues that the law violates the First Amendment by eliminating a mode of communication without a compelling government interest. They contend that the national security concerns are baseless and accuse the U.S. government of targeting TikTok based on its content, which is potentially a content-based restriction—a key concern in First Amendment law.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

with @sambroner @meigga @darenmatsuoka @jneu_net @chrislyons and @rhhackett @smc90Welcome to our special end-of-year episodes -- which also look ahead to 2025 --  covering our annual Big Ideas lists, where various a16z crypto team members share what they are personally excited about. (You can see the firmwide list, also including all the trends of the crypto team,  here.)This episode is part 1 of 2 -- but you don't have to listen to them in any particular order -- covering the trends and themes of:stablecoins, payments, and where the early adopters will come from;app store distribution, curation, and discovery;where the next crypto users will come from, turning passive holders into active users;how builders improve, and better choose, infrastructure; andsimplifying user experience. Covering each of these -- and coming from the investing, go-to-market, data science, research, and media teams are:  Sam Broner, Maggie Hsu, Daren Matsuoka, Joachim Neu, and Chris Lyons; in conversation with hosts Sonal Chokshi and Robert Hackett. (Stay tuned until the end for some of our meta-commentary.) These are just 5 of the 14 trends we shared; you can check out the full list at a16zcrypto.com/bigideas.Also be sure to check out part 2, which covers all the trends at the intersection of crypto and AI. As a reminder, none of the content is investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information -- including a link to a list of our investments.

with @sambroner @meigga @darenmatsuoka @jneu_net @chrislyons and @rhhackett @smc90Welcome to our special end-of-year episodes -- which also look ahead to 2025 --  covering our annual Big Ideas lists, where various a16z crypto team members share what they are personally excited about. (You can see the firmwide list, also including all the trends of the crypto team,  here.)This episode is part 1 of 2 -- but you don't have to listen to them in any particular order -- covering the trends and themes of:stablecoins, payments, and where the early adopters will come from;app store distribution, curation, and discovery;where the next crypto users will come from, turning passive holders into active users;how builders improve, and better choose, infrastructure; andsimplifying user experience. Covering each of these -- and coming from the investing, go-to-market, data science, research, and media teams are:  Sam Broner, Maggie Hsu, Daren Matsuoka, Joachim Neu, and Chris Lyons; in conversation with hosts Sonal Chokshi and Robert Hackett. (Stay tuned until the end for some of our meta-commentary.) These are just 5 of the 14 trends we shared; you can check out the full list at a16zcrypto.com/bigideas.Also be sure to check out part 2, which covers all the trends at the intersection of crypto and AI. As a reminder, none of the content is investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information -- including a link to a list of our investments.

Fran is the creator and lead maintainer of Zap Store, an open permissionless app store for android and desktop. Zap Store uses nostr and verifiable social reputations to provide users and developers a secure, easy to use, alternative to the walled garden app stores operated by Apple and Google.Fran on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1wf4pufsucer5va8g9p0rj5dnhvfeh6d8w0g6eayaep5dhps6rsgs43dgh9 Download Zap Store: https://zapstore.dev/EPISODE: 146BLOCK: 875198PRICE: 936 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream nostr account: https://primal.net/odell youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyzOutro Video by Webworthy: https://primal.net/p/npub1rj7eh0eu3skwcyr5adpcjwxft9z4yjdspjryq6gynqw2j49f9a3quqjpw2 (00:00:00) CNBC Intro(00:00:48) MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Strategy with Michael Saylor(00:06:00) Quantum Computing and Bitcoin's Future(00:07:05) US Digital Currency and Stablecoins(00:09:51) MicroStrategy's Addition to Nasdaq 100(00:13:00) Introduction to Citadel Dispatch with Odell(00:15:26) Zapstore: A Permissionless App Store(00:17:37) The Challenges of App Stores and PGP Verification(00:23:41) Nostr's Role in Open Source and Freedom Tech(00:32:07) Security and Verification in Zapstore(00:47:09) Discoverability and Social Layer in App Stores(00:55:03) Monetization and Ethical Business Models(01:04:51) The Future of Zapstore and Open Source Software(01:34:44) Onboarding Challenges in Nostr

A quick trivia question - what was significant about the year 2008 technology-wise? It was the year when Bitcoin was introduced, and Spotify was launched. Am I missing something here? Right - both the Apple App Store and Google Play stores were launched that year. It was about the introduction of the new software distribution model for developers. Then followed the witty slogan from Apple: “There is an app for that!”, and both platforms began to count and brag about the number of apps released on those stores. Moving forward, the status quo that was established was Apple only had one app store - an exclusive distribution channel for iOS developers. On the other hand, Google had multiple third-party app stores for Android, on top of the Google Play store. For a while, it felt like it was going to be like that forever. And then “forever” ended. On March 5th of 2024, Apple released iOS 17.4, enabling third-party app stores on iOS devices within the EU, complying with the EU's regulation. On this episode, we have Shalom to talk about shaping the future of app distribution: trust, growth, and regulation. Today's Topics Include: Shalom Michaeli bio What is Digital Turbine The impact of European regulations and new tech on the future of third-party app stores Essential strategies for alternative app stores to build consumer trust while scaling their presence globally How Digital Turbine uses research and partnerships to prepare for the future of app distribution Android or iOS? Leaving his smartphone at home, what features would Shalom miss most? What features he would like to see added to his smartphone? Links and Resources: Michaeli on LinkedIn Digital Turbine website Digital Turbine and ONE Store Expand Partnership to Globalize Alternative App Growth Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry Quotes from Shalom Michaeli: "You know what, building consumer trust is crucial for alternative stores to compete with Apple and Google. Because the goal is not only to bring the user to install once or purchase once from your alternative application. The goal is to get a repeatable customer base that coming over, engaging, installing, spending, coming over again because they had a good interaction, because they had good experience." "This is this is a perfect storm the way I used to call it and  for an app developer and for the entire ecosystem. Because this is the time when three elements in my opinion are coming all together. The regulation changes like DMA and few others that are happening across  the world in different countries. The second point is developers' needs for growth. And the third one is available technologies." Host Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry since 2012

In this episode of the Naavik Gaming podcast, host Niko Vuori interviews Álvaro Pinto, co-founder and COO of Aptoide, an independent app store with over 430 million users and 10 billion downloads. They discuss the evolution of app distribution, the concept of decentralization, and how Aptoide has grown and adapted over the years. Álvaro shares insights into the company's revenue model, user demographics, and the impact of blockchain technology through their AppCoins initiative. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the app distribution landscape, especially in light of regulatory changes in Europe and Japan, and the push for alternative solutions to the dominant app store duopoly of Apple and Google.We'd also like to thank Reforged Labs for making this episode possible. This YC startup automates the traditionally costly and time-consuming ad production process, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video ads in under 24 hours – and it's all powered by a proprietary AI engine trained on thousands of successful game ads. Learn more: https://reforgedlabs.comIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Coming up in this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Yanni Dimitri, the co-founder of No Ghosts Official, to the show to have a conversation with us all about ghosting! Ghosting, the act of suddenly cutting off all communication with someone without explanation, can leave you feeling confused, hurt, and searching for answers. Today, we hope to help you find those answers! Some of what we'll explore inside: Are there different types of ghosting? Why does it happen? What can you do if you are ghosted? Do you reach out? How can you get closure? How can I handle rejection? What if I did the ghosting?  Are there times when ghosting is acceptable? How can I tell if I think I'm being ghosted? Communication tips and strategies for situations when you're unsure Once a ghoster, always a ghoster? And MORE!! Whether you've been ghosted, have ghosted someone, or are just curious about this dating behavior, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for this spooky dating phenomenon! Then don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world. About our guest:  Yanni Dimitri, co-founder of NoGhosts, is a Harvard-educated social scientist with a worldly flair, having lived in multiple countries and speaking six languages. He's swiped through over 100,000 profiles (and counting!), diving deep into the quirks of online dating. Yanni's on a mission to take online daters from swipe to spark, wherever they catch that first vibe. NoGhosts is a company with an app and a mission to make ghosting a thing of the past by helping more people who connect online meet in person. “Less WTH, More IRL” is the vibe and movement to get online daters unstuck from chats that grow stale and an endless cycle of swiping to match rather than meet.  Find NoGhosts on Instagram and Threads @noghostsofficial or www.noghosts.io, as well as NoGhosts the app (currently in Beta) on the Google Play and App Stores.  About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and deeper connections. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

In this episode of the MadTech Podcast, Mark Krebs, Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis Media, Singapore & Southeast Asia, joins Lindsay Rowntree and Mat Broughton to discuss privacy and compliance certification, Google's hand being forced over app stores, and the rise of shoppable TV.

On a week where Florida got mauled by Milton, Elon unveiled a CyberTaxi and what looked like humanoid robots, Russians on YouTube unboxed alleged M4 MacBook Pros and AAA Gaming comes to Apple Silicon (sort of) Simon and Nick get together to talk about that, and lots more... MISSION TO SEAFARERS APPEAL The Mission to Seafarers is looking for donations of old, but working, smartphones and internet capable tablets to give seafarers far from home a way to talk to friends and family If you have any old smartphones or tablets cluttering your cupboard and drawers why not donate them to this worthy cause? If you are in the UK contact Vicar@felixparish.com or your nearest Mission to Seafarers Centre, or if you live outside the UK simply visit missiontoseafarers.org. Why not come and join the Slack community? You can now just click on this Slackroom Link to sign up and join in the chatter! Recorded 13th October 2024 On this week's show NICK RILEY Spligosh in the Slack Sutton Park Circuit church worship on YouTube Nick's church stream videos on You Tube NEMO'S HARDWARE STORE (5:56) Pitaka Aramid Woven Cases – Not just for iPhones 16... prices from about $50 USD / £50 UKP – Some products can be found on Amazon... Catalyst Cases from about $40 USD / £40 UKP or on Amazon US / Amazon UK Scosche Magic Mount Flask – $40 USD APPLE These M4 MacBook Pro leaks are a goldmine of secret info – Digital Trends iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro: Apple's latest smartphones compared – TechRadar I upgraded to the iPhone 16 Plusa nd I have thoughts – Macworld Is the iPhone 16 Plus going to be Apple's last Plus model? – Tom's Guide Apple officially cancels autonomous driving permit as Tesla unveils CyberCab – 9to5Mac Reasoning failures highlighted by Apple research on LLMs – Apple Insider Apple's cheapest iPads are still steeply discounted following Prime Day – The Verge Apple's New iPhone Update—Bad News Revealed For Millions Of Google Users – Forbes RCS on iOS 18: Which UK networks support it (and how to enable it) – Trusted Reviews RCS Arrives on iPhones: See which US Carriers Support the Feature – NextPit SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AAA gaming comes to Apple M1 thanks to the latest Asahi Linux build – Tom's Hardware SECURITY & PRIVACY Apple Intelligence privacy features: Here's what you should know – 9to5Mac Apple bug could expose personal info to your employer –MorningBrew VINNE & THE SQUIRRELS VS THE ANALYSTS Report: Cheaper Apple Vision headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSight – 9to5Mac WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS iOS 18: How to send iMessages via satellite – BGR You can now change your Apple ID email, as of iOS 18.1 – Apple Insider Apple TV hidden features: 9 helpful tricks everyone should know – [BGR] JUST A SNIPPET For things that are not worth more than a flypast SuperDuper! 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Today on the 5: You may have heard that Epic won in a fairly big way in a long running lawsuit against Google. Part of that ruling involves a very specific window of time that Google will need to need to host alternative app stores within the Play Store. That window is 3 years, and I'm very curious what will happen with other companies that have app stores after that period of time ends.

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Google must give third-party app stores access to Google Play's catalog, The EU has formed Appeals Centre Europe to handle disputes between social media platforms, and the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded jointly to neural network researchers Geoff Hinton and John Hofield. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feedContinue reading "Google Must Give Third-Party App Stores Access To Google Play's Catalog – DTH"

Eventually we return - after illness, a bad bout of depression followed by Summer ennui and a lack of real stories Simon and Nick rise again like an unwanted Phoenix to return to your Podcast feed... A few thoughts on a solid if not overly inspired Glowtime and a lot of rambling “catch up” conversation... Welcome back to the world of the EAP! MISSION TO SEAFARERS APPEAL The Mission to Seafarers is looking for donations of old, but working, smartphones and internet capable tablets to give seafarers far from home a way to talk to friends and family If you have any old smartphones or tablets cluttering your cupboard and drawers why not donate them to this worthy cause? If you are in the UK contact Vicar@felixparish.com or your nearest Mission to Seafarers Centre, or if you live outside the UK simply visit missiontoseafarers.org. Why not come and join the Slack community? You can now just click on this Slackroom Link to sign up and join in the chatter! Recorded 29th Septempber 2024 ---- On this week's show NICK RILEY Spligosh in the Slack Sutton Park Circuit church worship on YouTube Nick's church stream videos on You Tube NEMO'S HARDWARE STORE (12:14) UZBL Cushy Case for iPad 10.2 and many other models https://uzbl.Com/collections/ipad-cases Catalyst full protection waterproof drop proof case for iPad Pro and all iPhones https://www.Catalystcase.Com Scosche Baselynx 2.0 modular charging for iPad, iPhone,AirPods Watch and all USB C gizmos https://www.Scosche.Com/collections/baselynx2-family-white APPLE Glowtime Impressions iPhone owners warned of huge sacrifice to enjoy cutting-edge AI features – The Sun An ‘iPhone of AI' Makes No Sense. What Is Jony Ive Really Building? – Wired 4 Underrated iOS And iPadOS 18 Features You Should Be Using – Slashgear SECURITY & PRIVACY Why Apple cant decrypt iPhones of would-be Trump assassins – Cult of Mac WORTH A CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS Apple Watch SE 2 is now cheaper than some Fitbits – Trusted Reviews Your Phone Has a Free, Hidden Scanning Feature – Reviews by Wirecutter Essential Apple Recommended Services: All Things Secured – Online security made simple by Josh Summers. Pixel Privacy – a fabulous resource full of excellent articles and advice on how to protect yourself online. Doug.ee Blog for Andy J's security tips. Ghostery – protect yourself from trackers, scripts and ads while browsing. Simple Login – Email anonymisation and disposable emails for login/registering with 33mail.com – Never give out your real email address online again. AnonAddy – Disposable email addresses Sudo – get up to 9 “avatars” with email addresses, phone numbers and more to mask your online identity. Free for the first year and priced from $0.99 US / £2.50 UK per month thereafter... You get to keep 2 free avatars though. ProtonMail – end to end encrypted, open source, based in Switzerland. Prices start from FREE... what more can you ask? ProtonVPN – a VPN to go with it perhaps? Prices also starting from nothing! Comparitech DNS Leak Test – simple to use and understand VPN leak test. Fake Name Generator – so much more than names! Create whole identities (for free) with all the information you could ever need. Wire and on the App Stores – free for personal use, open source and end to end encryted messenger and VoIP. Pinecast – a fabulous podcast hosting service with costs that start from nothing. Essential Apple is not affiliated with or paid to promote any of these services... We recommend services that we use ourselves and feel are either unique or outstanding in their field, or in some cases are just the best value for money in our opinion. Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: Twitter / Slack / EssentialApple.com / Soundcloud / Spotify / Facebook / Pinecast Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

OpenAI is moving away from its non-profit structure next year, 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit, and iPads will support third-party app stores in Europe starting today. It's Monday, September 16th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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