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  Google Wallet is evolving into a digital wallet that can store various physical documents like government IDs, event tickets, and boarding passes, making it a convenient replacement for carrying around physical cards or paper. Recent updates to Google Wallet have expanded support for government IDs to new states, added features like easier tap-to-pay and pass sharing, and now allow users to add their employee ID cards to the app. The ability to digitize workplace ID cards could eliminate the need for lanyards and make it easier for employees to access certain facilities or areas of the office, while still maintaining privacy and data security for the enterprise. Google Wallet is evolving into a convenient replacement for your actual wallet, transforming your smartphone into a receptacle for digital IDs, currency, bank cards, tickets, and other passes. The app’s developers have been on a streak, with new features or news of their expanding availability streaming in regularly. Now, t

  Apple could release multiple new iMacs in 2024 with a focus on new Apple Silicon processors and improved integrated technologies. One of these releases may be an iMac Pro revival with Pro Display XDR-like features. However, the 27-inch iMac line has been discontinued, so it may be some time before a refresh occurs. Rumors surrounding a larger, new iMac were sparked when the 24-inch iMac launched in 2021. Initially, reports pointed to a similar redesign for a 27-inch or bigger iMac with multiple color options and an Apple Silicon processor The early rumors never panned out, and Apple hasn't refreshed the 24-inch iMac either. Now, it seems the M3 could herald multiple new iMac models. Conflicting rumors and reports are nothing new for unannounced Apple products. Some expected an iMac Pro revival with Apple Silicon, but since the Mac Pro is now running M2 Ultra, it's less likely. It isn't clear what Apple's plans are for the larger iMacs. The 27-inch iMac was discontinue

  Apple's emergency call service via satellite is now also available in Switzerland. You need an iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 with iOS 17. From today you can also use Apple's satellite emergency call in Switzerland and Spain. The company announced this in a press release on Friday morning. The feature allows emergency services to be alerted in areas without cellular reception. It works with all iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models and is built directly into the iOS operating system. The service will be free for two years, after which it is unclear how much it will cost. How it works When you dial 911 and have no reception, the iPhone automatically switches to satellite mode. It only works outdoors and you need as clear a view of the sky as possible. Clouds are no problem, but large buildings can be an obstacle. Important to know: To use the service in Switzerland, you need iOS 17. Since the bandwidth via satellite is not sufficient for a voice call, a text message is transmitted instead. I

  We now have an official release date for macOS 14 Sonoma, Apple’s next major software update for Mac users. After “Wonderlust” Apple Event, the company posted that macOS Sonoma will be released to the general public on September 26. Unfortunately, Sonoma coming this month suggests that we won’t see a Mac/iPad event in October. Apple confirms macOS Sonoma release date Sonoma was first unveiled at WWDC earlier this year as the next iteration of Apple’s desktop operating system. It touts a bunch of new features, from interactive widgets and dynamic screen savers to big upgrades to Safari. Once September 26 comes around, you can find the update on your Mac under Settings -> General -> Software Update. These are the devices compatible with Sonoma, per Apple: iMac 2019 and later iMac Pro 2017 Mac Pro 2019 and later Mac Studio 2022 and later MacBook Air 2018 and later MacBook Pro 2018 and later Mac mini 2018 and later Notable Sonoma features In the meantime, here are some of our favor

  Apple's new tvOS 17 has dropped — here are many of the new features contained within. It's a well-documented fact that tvOS doesn't get the same robust yearly updates as iOS or macOS — but this year has changed that. Apple has overhauled significant parts of the Apple TV's operating system with tvOS 17, adding a breadth of new features to the set-top box. FaceTime, Continuity Camera, Reactions With the advent of tvOS 17, those running a second-generation Apple TV 4K or newer updated to tvOS 17 will be able to use FaceTime. This is done via Continuity Camera, which allows users to use an iPhone or an iPad as a dedicated webcam for the Apple TV. With this update, Apple has brought full Continuity Camera API support to the Apple TV, enabling video integration into apps. Popular video conferencing platforms Cisco WebEx and Zoom have promised to hit the set-top box by year's end. Apple TV now includes a new feature called Reactions. These are video effects that can be

  IOPS (input/output operations per second) is the standard unit of measurement for the maximum number of reads and writes to non-contiguous storage locations. IOPS is pronounced EYE-OPS. IOPS is frequently referenced by storage vendors to characterize performance in solid-state drives (SSD), hard disk drives (HDD) and storage area networks. However, an IOPS number is not an actual benchmark, and numbers promoted by vendors may not correspond to real-world performance. Along with transfer rate, which measures how fast data can be transferred from contiguous storage locations, IOPS can be used to measure storage performance. While transfer rate is measured in bytes, IOPS is measured as an integer. As a measurement, IOPS can be compared to revolutions per minute (rpm) of a car engine. If a vehicle is in neutral, stating that the engine is capable of spinning at 10,000 rpms in that moment is meaningless. Without taking into account the data block size (or I/O size), read/write activity or

Netflix announced that it is expanding its campaign to crack down on password sharing, expanding it to four new countries, including Canada, New Zealand, Spain, and Portugal. In those countries, Netflix subscribers who are sharing an account with viewers not living with them will need to pay a nominal fee for the “extra member.” Prices are as follows: Canada – $7.99 CAD New Zealand – $7.99 NZD Portugal – 3.99 euros Spain – 5.99 euros Prices are per person, with up to two additional people able to be added to an existing Netflix Standard or Premium plan. The extra price will provide each person with a profile, personalized recommendations, login, and password. "We value our members and recognize that they have many entertainment choices. A Netflix account is intended for one household and members can choose from a range of plans with different features (see chart below). As always, we’ll refine these new features based on member feedback so that we continue to improve Netflix in th

  On February 6, 2023, Synology released a new DSM version called DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 4. Below I will guide you step by step through the process of installing the new DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 4. This mini Update 4 proposes only one fix to the issue where drives added to a RAID Group in a Synology High Availability cluster were not allocated correctly between RAID arrays. The full changelog can be seen below. The following drives will be updated automatically to the latest firmware version to fix an unexpected issue that may occur during repair or other read/write operations: HAT5300-4T (firmware version 1401 and 1402), HAT5300-16T (firmware version 1401), HAT5310-8T (firmware version 1401), and HAS5300-16T (firmware version 1401). Added support for E10G22-T1-Mini with an alternative source of hardware components. Fixed an issue where drives added to a RAID Group in a Synology High Availability cluster were not allocated correctly between RAID arrays. FULL DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 4 CHAN

Tech experts warn that users ignoring the clever new iPhone feature could risk personal data falling into the wrong hands. A new iPhone update could be the vital difference to helping Apple users keep their private images and texts safe. The clever iPhone feature has only just been added to Apple as part of the iOS 16.3 update which began rolling out across the world this week. The Advanced Data Protection feature helps protect users iCloud back ups. Most iPhone users opt to back up their iCloud content automatically, in an effort to ensure their personal data is not lost. However, tech experts in the past have warned this data could fall into the wrong hands if not protected. The normal iCloud backup system is called the Standard Data Protection and works through using encryption. This means your data is unreadable unless you have the exact correct ‘key’. “The encryption keys from your trusted devices are secured in Apple data centres,” Apple explains on their website. “So Apple can d