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If you haven’t heard, GM is fully phasing out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their future EVs. They have a lot of excuses, but it all boils down to having the ability to track (and possibly sell) user data and offer extra subscriptions. It’s garbage. I’m on my 4th GM car and never had a reason to look elsewhere until this.

The most immediate inconvenience is renting cars when traveling. Being able to plug in your own device to use your preferred navigation app is a huge deal, and GM doesn’t seem to care. I’m still hoping they’ll come to their senses eventually, but it’s something to be aware of over the next few years. Thankfully, other automakers are listening to customers.

Ford CEO Commits To Keeping Apple CarPlay And Android Auto — Jalopnik Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is committed to keeping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its cars, which is in direct opposition to General Motors’ recent decision to drop the popular features. GM is reeling from its announcement to eliminate the option for Apple and Android integration, a...

It’s a classic case of protecting people from themselves. In iOS 16.2, AirDrop’s “Everyone” option will now automatically turn off after 10 minutes. If you truly enjoyed receiving random obscene photos on subways and airplanes…sorry.

Passkeys are coming to 1Password next year. Not familiar with Passkeys? They basically make it possible to log into your accounts using built-in biometrics like FaceID or TouchID rather than typing a username and password. There's a great explainer video on this page. If you don't already use 1Password, now is as good a time as any to get started!

Passkeys: the future of authentication in 1Password How 1Password is working to make passwordless sign-ins secure, accessible, and freely interoperable.

The Mac Studio is a great machine, but is it the right choice for audio production? Probably not...

What’s the best Mac for audio production? — Cameo Pro Consulting The more I’ve thought about the current state of Mac desktops, the more glaring the lack of an M1 Pro option has become. Most of the tech pundits I follow focus on the video capabilities of Macs, so they’ve all been blown away by the Mac Studio with its M1 Max and M1 Ultra options…and rightly ...