Eric Stone
@blowncapacitor.bsky.social
A simple man trying to live a simple life in a complicated world.
My favorite picture from yesterday’s stroll.
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
My favorite picture from yesterday’s stroll.
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A recent scam trying to steal Apple Account data uses a genuine but inauthentic request for support, real Apple alerts, and precise timing to make a fraudulent attack look like official help. Here's what it looks like, and how to protect yourself.
An ingenious Apple Service hoax is convincing users their account is under attack
A scam trying to steal Apple Account data uses a genuine but inauthentic request for support, real Apple alerts, and precise timing to make a fraudulent attack look like official help. Here's what it looks like, and how to protect yourself.
appleinsider.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A recent scam trying to steal Apple Account data uses a genuine but inauthentic request for support, real Apple alerts, and precise timing to make a fraudulent attack look like official help. Here's what it looks like, and how to protect yourself.
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Mac mini Design History
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Mac mini Design History
From my walk around old downtown St Augustine Fl last night, at the Bridge of Lions.
September 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
From my walk around old downtown St Augustine Fl last night, at the Bridge of Lions.
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A lot going on but if you haven't read up on the UK's alarming push to weaken Apple's iCloud security, please do, starting with @joemenn.bsky.social's original story and @matthewdgreen.bsky.social's explainer.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2025/02/12/u...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2025/02/12/u...
February 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A lot going on but if you haven't read up on the UK's alarming push to weaken Apple's iCloud security, please do, starting with @joemenn.bsky.social's original story and @matthewdgreen.bsky.social's explainer.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2025/02/12/u...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
blog.cryptographyengineering.com/2025/02/12/u...
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The satellite internet technology has been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are concerned about crowded skies and potential climate consequences.
The Triumphs and Troubles of the 7,000 Starlink Satellites Crowding Our Night Skies
The satellite internet technology has been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are concerned about crowded skies and potential climate consequences.
www.cnet.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The satellite internet technology has been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are concerned about crowded skies and potential climate consequences.
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While Google Maps is shifting to the dumb name, Apple Maps is still the best implementation I've seen: show Gulf of Mexico by default, but show Gulf of America if you directly search for the term.
Easy.
appleinsider.com/articles/25/...
Easy.
appleinsider.com/articles/25/...
Apple Maps shows users the Gulf of Mexico when searching for 'Gulf of America'
Apple Maps has seemingly taken a half step in addressing the United States Gulf of Mexico renaming, but it isn't clear if this is the permanent solution or a placeholder.
appleinsider.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
While Google Maps is shifting to the dumb name, Apple Maps is still the best implementation I've seen: show Gulf of Mexico by default, but show Gulf of America if you directly search for the term.
Easy.
appleinsider.com/articles/25/...
Easy.
appleinsider.com/articles/25/...
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Apple plans to phase out the technology that currently powers its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections in favor of an in-house chip, further reducing its dependency on third-party providers.
Apple Reportedly Working on In-House Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Chip
The new chip is expected to debut on iPhones and smart home devices in 2025.
www.cnet.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Apple plans to phase out the technology that currently powers its Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections in favor of an in-house chip, further reducing its dependency on third-party providers.
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Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.
Apple's iOS 18.2 & macOS Sequoia updates with Genmoji, Image Playground are due today
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.
appleinsider.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.
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📺 iOS 18.2 is officially out TODAY and I cover all the new features right here, both Apple Intelligence and more. Plus, I do a deep-dive on Visual Intelligence you haven't seen anywhere else: youtu.be/wTuKyCT4lt0
iOS 18.2 is OUT with 15+ BIG New Features! Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT, Image Playgrounds
YouTube video by Stephen Robles
youtu.be
December 11, 2024 at 2:03 PM
📺 iOS 18.2 is officially out TODAY and I cover all the new features right here, both Apple Intelligence and more. Plus, I do a deep-dive on Visual Intelligence you haven't seen anywhere else: youtu.be/wTuKyCT4lt0
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Transparent Macintosh Prototype
image credit: DongleBookPro on X
image credit: DongleBookPro on X
December 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Transparent Macintosh Prototype
image credit: DongleBookPro on X
image credit: DongleBookPro on X
