Last minute geek

1. Apple to release iOS 12.1 on October 30 with Group FaceTime, new emoji, more
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... USB-C and a new magnetic smart connector on the back.” New Apple Pencil, Upgraded iMacs, and a new Mac mini are also predicted. From 9to5Mac: iOS 12.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will be available ...

2. Why the iPod Classic remains one of the best ways to listen to digital music
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

While it sounds like its hard drive may soon give up the ghost and it can't run for more than an hour without being plugged into power, I still use my iPod Classic around the house on a daily basis. I ...

3. Mighty returns with a redesigned offline Spotify player
(English/engadget)

When Mighty debuted last year, it delivered iPod Shuffle-like offline playback for Spotify users. In other words, it brought a tiny music player to the streaming generation. The original model mostly delivered ...

4. Half of all iOS devices are running iOS 12
(English/engadget)

More than half of all iPhones, iPads, and iPods are running iOS 12, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, just over three weeks after the OS was released. Folks are taking to iOS ...

5. Gadgeteer Team EDC 2018 updates – Kathleen Chapman
(English/the-gadgeteer)

ARTICLE – My EDC hasn’t changed much from last year. I no longer carry around my iPod Touch 6G and I have added a couple of things. Here is a list of my current EDC. The links for each item will lead you ...

6. Apple's claims about recycling and sustainability are kinda entirely nonsense
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... updates. Apple demands that the handset be destroyed. The same goes for any iPads, Mac computers or iPods handed over to third-party recycling companies that have signed on to work with Apple. Basically, ...

7. I just burnt an hour looking for an old-style iPhone/iPad/iPod cable
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

This is the iPad cable I was looking for. In the world of ever changing Apple device cables, I had finally run out of functional old-style cables for my iPad 2. I use the iPad 2 for streaming on my exercise ...

8. This clever cable is a one-stop iPhone charger shop
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

In the decade that I've been using iPhones, iPods and iPads, I've never broken a cable, but holy shit am I ever good at losing them. Hotel guests around North America, China, Japan and a good chunk of ...

9. Apple is offering free repairs for devices damaged by floods in Japan
(English/Neowin)

Apple is offering free repairs to consumers affected by the devastating floods in Japan. Eligible devices include Macs, iPhones, iPads, iPods, as well as Apple Watches. The offer ends late September. ...

10. YEVO Air Bluetooth earbuds are an alternative to Apple's terrible AirPods
(English/Betanews)

Apple knows how to make great products -- just look at the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Unfortunately, the company has produced several duds recently too, such as Apple Watch, HomePod, and AirPods. While Apple's ...

11. Tripod Pour Over Coffee Stand
(English/instructables)

Ever since I used my parents' Chemex, I've been obsessed with brewing coffee. Experimenting with different methods for making coffee has become a hobby of mine. I have a miniature french press and a hand ...

12. Apple quietly kills Modern Buckle Watch band in the US
(English/engadget)

Apple regularly kills off products in silence, simply yanking it from stores without so much as a notice. That's how its super expensive gold Edition watches and even something as big as the iPod ...

13. You can now sync Spotify podcasts on your Mighty
(English/engadget)

The iPod Shuffle-like Mighty launched last year, giving users offline access to their Spotify playlists. But missing so far has been the ability to sync the podcasts you follow on the music streaming service ...

14. Amazon brings Alexa to France
(English/Betanews)

Every once in a while, a tech device comes a long that changes everything. The iPod forever altered the music industry, while the iPhone and other smartphones made the traditional PC unnecessary for many. ...

15. Trend Micro launches Zero Browser for iOS -- a web browser that protects your privacy
(English/Betanews)

... "session replay" method. The company says that the browser was created to overcome the shortcomings of existing "incognito" browsing modes and brings an extra level of privacy to iPhone, iPad and iPod ...

16. The Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack may just be the right fit for your gear
(English/the-gadgeteer)

... lens like a 70-200mm attached, up to a 15-inch laptop, an additional 8 lenses, a tripod on the exterior … The Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack may just be the right fit for your gearRead ...

17. The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head aims to travel light
(English/the-gadgeteer)

Getting back for a moment to the news stories about travel tripods, there is a new release coming soon to join the existing bunch of existing solutions. The Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod ...

18. The Octopus.Camera OctoPad Universal Weighted Support Base with Removable Ball-Joint Head can really get down
(English/the-gadgeteer)

Recently, I have been on a search for several types of photography and videography gear, and I have been focusing on a few specific types of gear. Monopods and tripods have been a major part of that focus. ...

19. iMazing 2 lets you easily manage all of your iOS data
(English/BoingBoing ibag)

... everything or selecting the content to transfer and copy your music back and forth between iPhone, iPad, iPod, and your computer. What's more iMazing 2 lets you export media, like photos and video, without ...

20. The Velbon Ultra Stick Super 8 Monopod can stand on its own
(English/the-gadgeteer)

As I continue to chase down that perfect but elusive travel tripod, I am coming across many products with great potential. Even if they do not exactly fit my search criteria, they certainly are interesting ...

21. The Benro 75mm Hi-Hat tripod keeps your camera as low as it can go
(English/the-gadgeteer)

... I use my DSLR mounted to a full-size tripod. This can be a pain sometimes when I have … The Benro 75mm Hi-Hat tripod keeps your camera as low as it can goRead More The post The Benro 75mm Hi-Hat ...

22. The Benro Aero 2 Video Travel Angel Tripod Kit is ready for your next adventure
(English/the-gadgeteer)

For those of you that have been following my news stories, you know that I have been on a quest to research and find a travel tripod that is the perfect fit for me. The next travel tripod that I am looking ...

23. The MeFOTO GlobeTrotter Air Travel Tripod: Don’t leave home without it.
(English/the-gadgeteer)

... that every little reduction counts. One way to reduce weight and bulk is by using a compact lightweight tripod … The MeFOTO GlobeTrotter Air Travel Tripod: Don’t leave home without it.Read ...

24. Ogling Apple's Product RED iPhone 8 Plus
(English/engadget)

Continuing a tradition that began with a special edition iPod Nano in 2006, Apple is gearing up to sell Product RED versions of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in stores tomorrow. To commemorate the occasion, ...

25. These 9 Weird Apple Accessories Prove That the Tech Industry Will Try Anything Once
(English/ChipChic)

Ever since the iPod took the world by storm, Apple has been the pop culture icon of the tech world. And, when you have that kind of success, you attract some followers. Apple accessories have become one ...