Retina MacBook Air Can Exhibit Anti-Reflective Coating Issues

If you own a Retina MacBook Air and you’re starting to notice some weird issues with your display, you might not be alone. This is because according to a report from MacRumors, they have obtained an internal memo that was shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers that suggested that Apple is aware of the problem.

For those who are unaware, basically the memo reveals that Apple is acknowledging that there could be some anti-reflective coating issues with the Retina MacBook Air’s display. This is not the first time that Apple has encountered issues with the coating, but the company had previously only covered devices like the MacBook Pro and the 12-inch MacBook models.

Now with this acknowledgement, it seems that Apple’s new Retina MacBook Air models could be affected as well. The company has yet to officially mention whether or not these MacBook Air models will be eligible for free repairs, which is what they did with the MacBook Pro and 12-inch MacBook, but presumably they should.

As it stands it is not officially part of the free repair program, so if you were to send it in (once Apple’s stores reopen), you might still need to pay for it. Either way, if you are experiencing issues with the coating, know that you’re not alone and that there is a chance you could eventually get a free repair for it.

Retina MacBook Air Can Exhibit Anti-Reflective Coating Issues

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Malware-Laden Fake Best Buy USB Drives Are Being Sent Out In The Mail

If you happen to receive a letter from Best Buy that comes with a free USB drive inside of it, don’t rejoice just yet. This is because according to a report from Trustwave, it seems that these USB drives are filled with malware that could hijack your computer if you were to insert it into your PC.

According to the report, the letter contains a message from Best Buy thanking the person for being a regular customer. It also includes a $50 gift card and a USB drive, which according to the message contains a list of products that customers will be able to use with gift card with, which is how the attackers trick people into inserting it into their computers.

To check what the USB drive does, the researchers plugged it into an air-gapped computer and sure enough, it contained malicious code. As the researchers note, due to the computers inherently trusting keyboards by default, it did not seem to raise any red flags when the drive was plugged in (the drive was designed to emulate a keyboard), thus allowing the code on the drive to be executed.

It is unclear how widespread this scam is, but if you do receive one of these letters in the mail, it’s probably not a good idea to plug that drive into your computer. Alternatively, if you want to be extra sure, you could always give Best Buy a call to double check.

Malware-Laden Fake Best Buy USB Drives Are Being Sent Out In The Mail

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Sportier, More Affordable Huawei Watch GT 2e Smartwatch Launched

Back in 2019, Huawei launched the Huawei Watch GT 2. The watch was clearly designed to be more of a fashion piece where it came across looking like a bit of a dress watch. However, if you wanted a watch that was more sporty and could be used for your workouts, you’ll be pleased to learn that Huawei is back with the Huawei Watch GT 2e.

As you can see in the photo, the GT 2e has clearly been designed to be more of a sporty offering compared to the GT 2. The sports a TPU wristband that has been perforated which will help with breathability, especially if you sweat a lot or plan to wear the watch for an extended period of time.

The body of the watch itself is built from stainless steel, and Huawei is boasting 5 ATM water resistance, so taking it for a swim should not be a problem. Other specs include a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454×454 resolution, a Kirin A1 chipset powering the device, and according to Huawei, the watch will offer up to two weeks of battery life.

There is GPS tracking available as well, but using this will bring your watch’s battery life down to about 30 hours. There will also be a built-in SpO2 sensor that calculates your VO2Max. In terms of price, the GT 2e will also be cheaper than the GT 2. It is priced at €200, making it €50 cheaper than its predecessor.

Sportier, More Affordable Huawei Watch GT 2e Smartwatch Launched

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