Dennis Sellers

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I won’t hold my breath for this to happen, but the Open Data Institute (ODI), a data advocacy group, says Apple, Google, Uber, and other tech companies should share their mapping data.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Americans have rising concerns with social media platforms and a growing majority wants big social media companies regulated, according to <a href="https://www.axios.com/america-sours-on-social-media-giants-1542234046-c48fb55b-48d6-4c96-9ea9-a36e80ab5deb.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">a new poll</a> conducted by Survey Monkey for “Axios on HBO.”</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">According to the latest report by <a href="http://www.trendforce.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TrendForce</a>, the global notebook shipments for the third quarter of 2018 are estimated to increase slightly by 3.9% quarter-over-quarter, reaching 42.68 million units. However, Apple’s Mac laptop line declined by 24.3%, according to the research group.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been pushing the Apple Watch as a health accessory for some time now. That will apparently continue as the tech giant has been granted a patent (number 10,132,680) for “UV dosimetry and exposure alert” that would allow the smartwatch to help you manage your exposure to the sun.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Total War: Warhammer II is now out on the Mac. It’s <a href="https://feralinteractive.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=27ffb222c33986fdd91dd51b2&id=1fa2a1eedb&e=590294a69b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">available to buy from the Feral Store</span></a> for $59.99.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.sfbags.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WaterField Designs</a> has announced four leather desk accessories in time for the holidays. The Leather Charging Valet, Desk Pad, Mouse Pad, and Stylus Pencil Case are artisan-crafted from full-grain leather.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple has been granted a patent (number 10,133,725) for “learning new words” with the goal of helping its iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS devices learn new words for use in Messages and Siri.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Would someone shut this patent troll down? Uniloc has sued Apple for the umpteenth time. This time, per <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/11/19/apple-sued-over-facetime-auto-expiring-voice-messages-technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>AppleInsider</em></a>, the claim is that technology used in FaceTime and iMessage, infringe on property initially developed by HP and Philips. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.satechi.net/index.php/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Satechi</span></a> has released its latest wireless charging solution: the Aluminum Type-C PD & QC Wireless Charger, which powers the newest smartphones, such as the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re looking for a no-frills iPhone case that’s reasonably priced and helps the environment, I suggest buying one from Rareform, a California-based company that takes used billboards and saves them from being sent to the dump. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have a friend with vision problems who can’t read his emails. Thankfully, Siri can do it for him. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">macOS Mojave offers a convenient — and fun — Picture in Picture (PiP) feature. You can “float” a video window from Safari or iTunes over your desktop or a full-screen app. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple Champs-Élysées opened in Paris on Nov. 18, welcoming thousands of customers along the world-famous shopping street. And Apple has shared pictures on its <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2018/11/apple-champs-elysees-now-open-in-paris/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Newsroom site.</a></p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Addigy, a provider of cloud-based Apple device management software, has highlighted a seven-point checklist for ensuring macOS/iOS enterprise readiness in the enterprise.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.bankmycell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BankMyCell</a>, a site for comparing trade-in items for tech devices, has completed a survey focused on comparing how traditional holiday values are contradicted by cell phone addiction triggers, social media habits, and work interruptions on vacation. </p>