• Good Morning, News: Riot Cops to Get Pay Bump, Feds Sue Apple, and NIMBYs Choose Property Values Over Humanity

    by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Expect a mish-mash of sun and showers today with a respectable high of 62,—but dig your umbrella out of the entryway closet for a...

  • How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music

    A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it. Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs. ...

  • How to use Apple's services on enterprise networks

    Apple services use a variety of ports and connections that may not be immediately accessible when used on a corporate network. Here's how to access them on enterprise networks. 16-inch MacBook Pro Security is a big issue when using devices to connect to Apple Services - especially for enterprise networks. In enterprise, security is a top concern due to the fact that companies and organizations are constantly under external pressure from hackers, ransomware, denial of service (DoS),...

  • Hands-on: How to use SharePlay in CarPlay with Apple Music

    One of the big changes in iOS 17 for CarPlay users is the addition of SharePlay support for Apple Music. This feature allows anyone in the car to control and contribute to what’s playing via Apple Music, rather than just one person. I took SharePlay for Apple Music in iOS 17 for a recent drive. My takeaway? This is a very, very fun feature. more

  • Using Your Apple TV Should Be Easy—This Remote Helps

    This remote control comes designed with a more standard button panel.

  • How news organisations decide whether a photo is ‘too edited’

    In the era of artificial intelligence and accessible photo editing, you can’t believe everything you see online. One exception, of course, is (usually) if it’s published by a reputable news source. The foundation of photojournalism lies in its ability to present reality in an authentic and unaltered manner. Digital manipulation poses a significant threat to this core principle, undermining the credibility and trustworthiness of the images distributed by photo agencies. The controversy around...

  • Parts pairing used by Apple has been outlawed by Oregon [U]

    The practice of parts pairing – which can prevent third-party repair shops from cannibalising broken devices for parts – has been outlawed by Oregon, taking effect for any product made after January 1, 2025. The legislature just passed the toughest right to repair law seen to date, and it now requires only the governor’s signature to pass into law. Update: Governor Tina Kotek has now signed, and the bill is now law. more

  • What in the Actual F— Is Wrong With These People? (NBC News Edition)

    We regret to inform you that America's journalists are in the midst of another temper tantrum. This one is in response to NBC News's decision to hire former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor. The network's own employees are in open revolt, incensed at the prospect of having to share screen time with a Republican who hasn't completely disavowed Donald Trump.

  • In a First, Genetically Edited Pig Kidney Is Transplanted Into Human

    Surgeons transplant the pig kidney. “It was truly the most beautiful kidney

  • Gene-edited pig kidney transplanted in human successfully

    NEW YORK >> Doctors in Boston have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient, the latest experiment in the quest to use animal organs in humans.

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    Apple doesn't use exclamation points on its website. Ever wonder why?

    Let's talk reality distortion.Reality distortion is quite a popular topic these days, what with our reality being bent into all shorts of shapes by the likes of the Apple Vision Pro. Also: The Apple products you shouldn't buy this monthBut reality distortion has a much longer history, especially when it comes to tech and the way it's marketed.Why, in 1981 it was Apple's then-vice president of software, Bud Tribble, who used the phrase to describe Steve Jobs's charisma.Since that time, so many...

  • Jimmy Kimmel Loves Using Fake News Against His Foes

    Jimmy Kimmel got blindsided by football great Aaron Rodgers earlier this year. The 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' host hit back, and hard. Could you blame him? Rodgers insinuated Kimmel had something to fear from files tied to the late financier, Jeffrey Epstein, on 'The Pat McAfee Show.' So Kimmel fired back from his ABC pulpit, with an adoring press at his back. It wasn't the first time Kimmel and Rodgers clashed, but when the Jets quarterback stepped over the line it got personal. Now, Kimmel is...