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Wes Davis

Wes Davis

Former Weekend Editor

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    We can’t wait for you to try the Mac Pro Mini.

    Jerrod Hofferth’s 3D printed miniaturized Mac Pro-style enclosure for the new Mac Mini is just adorable — and practical, for those who can’t abide the Mini’s power button placement and want to do something about it.

    As a bonus, the wheels don’t cost $700.

    Wes Davis
    Wes Davis
    Google avoids a gift card fraud lawsuit.

    The proposed class action suit alleged Google had illegally profited by not refunding commissions it collected from Google Play gift card scams, according to Reuters.

    ... U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman said the plaintiff Judy May lost money because scammers induced her to buy gift cards, and failed to show that Google caused her losses or knew it was receiving stolen funds.

    Notably, Apple settled a similar lawsuit in January.

    Wes Davis
    Wes Davis
    Curbside charging is coming to Michigan.

    AT&T and curbside EV charging startup Voltpost announced a partnership to convert street lights “across Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area” into internet-connected EV charging posts. That connectivity means it’s easier to monitor and fix malfunctioning posts, as InsideEVs writes.

    Curbside charging is very rare in the US. Voltpoint’s plans also include charging posts in New York City and Chicago, though, and Massachusetts has been testing utility pole-mounted ones since 2022.

    Wes Davis
    Wes Davis
    iOS 18.2 puts Safari download progress right on your iPhone’s lockscreen.

    The feature, which was spotted by MacRumors in the second iOS 18.2 developer beta, uses Live Activities, so you’ll also see Safari download progress in the Dynamic Island (if you have an iPhone 14 Pro or later). Now give me this but for App Store downloads!

    The iOS 18.2 update is expected to come in December.

    Screenshot showing Safari download progress on an iPhone lockscreen.
    I never asked for this, but I love it all the same.
    Image: MacRumors