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Weiser’s ubiquitous computing future was one where technology was everywhere, and where we interacted with them through what he called ’tabs’, ‘pads’, and ‘walls’. He described it as follows: “Ubiquitous computing names the third wave in computing, just now beginning. First were mainframes, each shared by lots of people. Now we are in the personal computing era, person and machine staring uneasily at each other across the desktop. Next comes ubiquitous computing, or the age of calm technology, when technology recedes into the background of our lives....

You think you know the world and how it works, and then along comes something few have ever experienced and the whole world order shifts. That’s very much what happened when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and so many people were stuck. At home, that is. All those two years ago, some airline CEOs scoffed at the sudden entry of Zoom – and subsequently Microsoft Teams – into everyday business life....

The company surpassed analyst expectations considerably for the fourth quarter, which were estimated at $1.78 a share. The company’s quarterly revenue also rose 30% to $12.2 billion, compared to $9.4 billion the prior year. According to the company press release, the increase in revenue is mostly due to a rise in cardmember spending. For the full year, revenue is up 17%, to $42.4 billion, up from $36.1 billion in 2020....

Apart from iOS devices, iPads (running iPadOS 16.3) and Macs (running macOS Ventura 13.3) will also get this feature. Users can enable Security Keys for Apple ID on iPhones and iPads by going to Settings, tapping on their name, then selecting Password & Security. Locate and tap on Add Security Keys on the new page and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up. What are Hardware Security Keys? Hardware or physical security keys are tools used for identity verification when signing in to an account....

Apple products, including iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks, are known for being expensive. However, fans of the company and the iOS/macOS ecosystem note the potential advantages of these devices over Windows or Android, and if you are in the creative field, iPads, in particular, can be a valuable investment for hobbies or your business. iPads are tablets suitable for a range of tasks: web browsing, streaming, accessing software from Apple’s App Store, creative and artistic use, gaming, work, and more....

If you pre-ordered the app earlier this month, it should have automatically appeared on your device’s home screen. If not, you can download it from the App Store. Also: The best headphones for listening to music The app has a similar interface to Apple Music with a few differences built for the unique characteristics of classical music. While pop songs which can be boiled down to genre and artist, classical music has many different defining features: key, opus number, movement, nickname, period, instrument, work tilt, work type, composer name, and more....

I can’t remember when the habit was formed, but the vast majority of humanity appears to have adopted it. No, I’m not talking about posting pictures of your frou-frou dessert to Instagram. This is far more elemental. This is the proclivity to put a case on your phone. When you buy it, your phone looks so pretty. Just like in the ads. But then you buy a hideous $20 piece of rubber to hide its pulchritude....

The changelog for iOS 15.0.2 isn’t very long, but it does include some fixes to what were surely frustrating issues. Here’s the list that showed up on my iPhone 13 Pro Max: Photos saved to your library from Messages could be deleted after removing the associated thread or messageiPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe may not connect to Find MyAirTag might not appear in the Find My Items tabCarPlay may fail to open audio apps or disconnect during playbackDevice restore or update may fail when using Finder or iTunes for iPhone 13 models...

Known as the ContentFilterExclusionList, the list was included in MacOS 11, also known as Big Sur. The exclusion list included some of Apple’s biggest apps, like the App Store, Maps, and iCloud, and was physically located on disk at: /System/Library/Frameworks/NetworkExtension.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/Info.plist. Its presence was discovered last October by several security researchers and app makers who realized that their security tools weren’t able to filter or inspect traffic for some of Apple’s applications....

Taking the courses is done on your own time and at your own pace, free of charge. However, if you want to become certified after finishing the course you’ll need to pay $149 for the exam for each class. Apple even has digital badges you earn when you pass an example, which can then be used on your resume or job applications. The Apple Device Support course consists of 14 hours of class content, covering how to provide support for iPhone, Mac, and iPad using various tools, services, and best practices....

For Keynote, Apple added a live camera view allowing presenters to engage directly with their audience as they work through slides. The tool takes advantage of the front-facing camera on iPhones, iPads and Macs to allow presenters to stand alongside their presentations as they move through the slideshow. Apple said it was ideal for lectures, how-to videos and remote presentations through video conferencing apps. Using masks, frames, drop shadows and reflections, users can resize and stylize video objects “for a more elegant look....

Orion is now about 20,000 miles farther from Earth than the farthest the Apollo 13 spacecraft travelled during its 1970 mission. Apollo 13 was deemed a “successful failure” because NASA brought the crew safely back to Earth after aborting its lunar landing due to an explosion in the service module. Also: What is Artemis? Everything you need to know about NASA’s new moon mission On Flight Day 13, Orion made it midway through its 25....

Below, we offer an in-depth review of AT&T vs Cox, analyzing the companies’ strengths and weaknesses, available packages, and pricing so you can find the best fit for your needs. AT&T vs Cox overview *Average of different regionsData current as of 1/27/2020 Internet Type AT&T and Cox deliver internet services in several ways. Cox’s cable internet is usually faster than AT&T’s DSL. Still, you’re sharing bandwidth with neighbors who are hooked on the same cable line, which could affect your internet speed, especially if you live in a high-rise building or busy neighborhood....

During the half, the company made a AU$390 million bid for Over the Wire, and when those costs are excluded, Aussie Broadband reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of AU$9.1 million, a 7% increase on last year. In its first-quarter results, the company said it only had 3,000 customers left to switch from Telstra to the Optus network, and on Tuesday said that work was now completed....

Working with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Singapore Customs, and a handful of industry participants, including the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Australian Industry Group, ANZ Bank, DBS Bank, Standard Chartered, and Rio Tinto, the ABF said the group has concluded a blockchain trial to prove trade documents can be issued and verified digitally across two independent systems. The trial was initiated as part of the Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement to make cross-border trade simpler between the two countries....

In the government’s latest crackdown on big tech, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new inquiry would build on the proposed social media legislation to “unmask trolls” that was announced over the weekend, with an exposure draft of that legislation expected to be released sometime this week. “Big tech created these platforms, they have a responsibility to ensure their users are safe,” Morrison said. “Big tech has big questions to answer....

Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said development of the Space Strategic Update comes off the back of industry feedback that Australia needs better alignment efforts in the space sector. “Through the Space Strategic Update, we will maximise investment and efforts to deliver for all Australians,” she said. The Australian Space Agency is expected to work with industry and government over the next 18 months to deliver the Space Strategic Update....

Topping the list of scams was investment scams, ripping people off to the tune of AU$328 million. The total number of scam incidents was 444,164. The information was revealed in a report [PDF] from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Scamwatch. The AU$851 million loss figure is reduced to AU$156 million, however, when information from Australia’s top financial institutions is removed. This is still an increase of around 23% compared to the AU$143 million in losses reported in 2019....

Right now, Autel Robotics discounted two of their signature drones by $70 and $170. Whether you’re looking to step up your photography game or simply explore, these drones are perfect for your needs. We like Autel’s drones so much we even added one to our list of best photography drones. Check out the drones on sale below. If you find one that catches your eye, we recommend picking it up as soon as possible....