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  • Drunk Roomba? iRobot May Not Have a Fix For Weeks

    A software update that made people’s Roombas act like they’re drunk may not be fixed for several more weeks.

    After updating to firmware 3.12.8, customers started reportingtheir Roombas behaving strangely. Some were wandering around like they were drunk, bumping into furniture, taking much longer than they should to clean an area, recharging several times more than necessary, not being able to go back to their charger and getting stuck in the middle of a room.

    iRobot reached out to The Verge and said some i7 and i9 robots were impacted, with a software update being responsible. The company is working on a new software patch that should fix the issue, but it’s only expected to roll out “over the next several weeks.”

    In the meantime, it looks like Roomba users will have to break out the old Hoover.

  • iPhone and iPad Users Should Run Software Update immediately

    iPhone and iPad Users Should Run Software Update immediately

    iPhone and iPad user should run Software Update immediately and install the latest operating system (OS) version, according to Apple.

    Apple released iOS and iPadOS 14.4 on Tuesday, and the update addressed security issues that may have been actively exploited. The release notes don’t go into detail about the specifics of the security issues, saying that “Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available.”

    Apple does say the OS update address an issue with the kernel, as well as with WebKit. In the case of the kernel fix, Apple says “a malicious application may be able to elevate privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”

    Similarly, in regard to the WebKit issue, Apple says “a remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”

    As a result, all iPhone and iPad users should update to version 14.4 immediately.

  • 19 Devices Will Stop Working on T-Mobile’s Network

    19 Devices Will Stop Working on T-Mobile’s Network

    T-Mobile has confirmed that 19 devices will stop working on its network at the end of the month.

    Wireless carriers routinely push out software and network updates to connected devices. In the case of some older devices, however, they are not always compatible with these updates.

    The carrier has a planned update on January 29, 2021 that will render 19 such devices obsolete.

    As a result of the network update going into place on 1/29/2021, we identified a small number of older devices that are not able to receive a manufacturer software update and as a result, these devices will be unable to establish a network connection.

    While most of the devices in question are at least five years old, the company is trying to minimize disruptions, and is touting new offers that will help those impacted.

    T-Mobile has some exciting new offers that will be available for some impacted customers. To see what offers are available, reach out to your Team of Experts.

    Check out the list of impacted devices here.

  • Kindle Fire Gets New Software Update

    Amazon has just announced a new update for its Kindle Fire tablet, with some key new security features regarding parental control.

    With the new update, version 6.3.1, password protection can be applied to purchases, to the Silk web browser, and can limit access to certain libraries stored in the device. The update can be downloaded and installed manually, or users can wait for it to be automatically pushed to the device whenever a wifi signal is established.

    Other features of the update include:

    Sharing: Easily share favorite passages and notes from books directly from Kindle Fire. Simply highlight a passage and select “Share,” add a note, and choose which social network youd like to post to.
    Book Extras: Powered by Shelfari, Amazon’s community of book lovers, Book Extras make it easy to see supplemental material about the book you are reading, without leaving the book. View descriptions of characters, a glossary of common terms used in the book, information on the authors and common locations referenced in the book, and more. To view Book Extras within your book, tap the bottom of the screen to bring up the options bar, tap the menu icon and select “Book Extras.”
    Archive of Personal Documents: Your personal documents are stored in the Amazon Cloud and available for redownload at any time from the Docs content library on your Kindle Fire. Just as with Kindle books, Whispersync automatically syncs notes, highlights and furthest page read for personal documents.
    Print Replica Textbooks: Students can buy thousands of print replica textbooks to read on their Kindle Fire and save up to 60% off the list price of the print textbook. Print replica textbooks maintain the rich formatting, color and layout of the print editions, with features including notes and highlights, zoom and pan, linked table of contents, real page numbers, and Whispersync of notes, highlights and furthest page read.
    Reading View for Amazon Silk: With Reading View on Silk, the content that you’re interested in is elevated above the clutter in a reading-optimized, single screen view (even for multi-page articles). The full page is still available in the background, allowing you to easily toggle back to a traditional view to see other interesting features on the page.
    Movie Rentals: The rental period for movie rentals downloaded to Kindle Fire now starts when you starts watching the movie, rather than at download.
    Additional Enhancements: Faster re-connect of Wi-Fi after your Kindle Fire has been asleep, and general performance enhancements.

    In related news, it was just reported that big box retailer Target will stop carrying Kindle tablets on May 13th, likely due to competition, with the tablets being a sort of merchant in itself, making the browsing and purchase of all things Amazon very simple.