iOS 14 Sleep Mode is a feature that replaces Bedtime introduced with iOS 12. You’ll be opening a different app to set a sleep schedule.
Physics Professor and Jazz Musician Dr. Stephon Alexander - BGM Interview
Dr. Stephon Alexander is a theoretical physicist specializing in cosmology, particle physics and quantum gravity (String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity). He received his BSc from Haverford College and Ph.D. from Brown University. He also explores interconnections between music, physics, mathematics and technology though recordings, performance, teaching and public lectures.
Stephon tells his story about growing up in the Bronx amidst a very diverse group of students. Encouraged by his parents and teachers, he showed great curiosity and intelligence. Still, as person of color, he faced many challenges as he worked towards his Ph.D. We chatted about the mind of the physicist, physics intuition, music, the role of mathematics, String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity as well as events before the Big Bang. If you are a young student, dreaming of becoming a physicist, this show is a must – full of inspiration and insights.
Electronic Frontier Foundation Unveils ‘Atlas of Surveillance’
The EFF unveiled the Atlas of Surveillance today. It’s a database of surveillance tech used by law enforcement across the country. Anyone can use it to see what spying technology their state’s LE uses. You can download datasets, too.
We specifically focused on the most pervasive technologies, including drones, body-worn cameras, face recognition, cell-site simulators, automated license plate readers, predictive policing, camera registries, and gunshot detection. Although we have amassed more than 5,000 datapoints in 3,000 jurisdictions, our research only reveals the tip of the iceberg and underlines the need for journalists and members of the public to continue demanding transparency from criminal justice agencies.
‘Uyghurs for Sale’ Report Claims Apple Uses Forced Labor
A report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute claims that Apple is among 83 companies to use forced labor from Uyghur Muslims.
4-Panel Foldable Solar Phone Charger and 10,000mAh Power Bank: $34.99
We have a deal on a portable power bank that comes with a 4-panel, foldable solar charger. The portable battery has a 10,000mAh capacity and smart charging. It can also be charged through a micro USB port, and it features two USB charging ports for charging your devices. It’s $34.99 through our deal.
Media Monday! Greyhound, Idris Elba, and TV+ – TMO Daily Observations 2020-07-13
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont for Media Monday! Topics include the debut of Tom Hanks’ Greyhound, and the state of TV+.
Apple Warns Not to Close Your Laptop Lid With a Webcam Cover
In a new support document, Apple says not to close your MacBook’s lid while using a webcam cover, as doing so can damage the screen.
Apple Tackles The Whole Working From Home Thing
In a new video, Apple tackles our current work from home environment. Of course, Apple products are essential to navigating the situation, helping users work creatively and productively.
SiriusXM Buying Stitcher in $325 Million
Satellite radio platform SiriusXM is continuing its push into podcasts buying Stitcher. The deal is worth $325 million, according to The Verge.
Stitcher is not only a popular podcasting app with a premium, ad-free subscription service, but it’s also a network that, combined with its other entity Earwolf, produces shows like Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. Scripps also combined Stitcher with Midroll Media, a podcast ad company that sells ads for other shows like The Dream and Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness that it acquired in 2015 for $50 million. The Sirius deal will give it ownership of all these companies, which, in some cases, could be redundant with what it already owns and operates. For one, Sirius owns Pandora, which it acquired in 2018 for $3 billion. Pandora, of course, is a popular place to listen to music and podcasts and also has its own exclusive content deals, like one with Marvel that was signed last year. It also owns AdsWizz, a podcast ad technology company that places ads in shows.
AAPL FY20 Q3 Earnings Call To Take Place July 30
Apple has announced that its earnings call for the third quarter of its 2020 financial year will take place on July 30.
Apple Customers Affected by ‘Batterygate’ Can File to Receive a Settlement
Apple agreed earlier this year to settle a class action lawsuit over the Batterygate scandal. Affected customers can now file a claim to receive approximately US$25.
Idris Elba Signs Apple TV+ Deal
Idris Elba’s Green Door production firm has signed a ‘first-look’ deal with Apple TV+ under which it will produce series and features.
iOS 14: How to Use a Private MAC Address on iPhone and iPad
Apple lets you use a private MAC address in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7. Here’s what that means and where to find the setting.
Apple Allocating $400 Million to California Affordable Housing and Homelessness Projects in 2020
Apple will allocate over $400 million toward affordable housing projects and homeowner assistance programs in California during 2020.
Tim Cook Was Second-Highest Paid U.S. CEO in 2019
Tim Cook was the second-highest-paid CEO of an American firm in 2019, according to the latest data, netting a package worth $134 million.
ICE, ICE, Maybe? — Mac Geek Gab 824
Is your mail forwarder secure? Are you sure? How about your Internet? These are just two of your dozen-or-so questions that John and Dave tackle this week. It’s not just questions, of course. There are Quick Tips, regular tips, Cool Stuff Found, and even some router fun. Press play and enjoy listening to your favorite geeks while learning at least five new things!
Apple AR Lens Development Reaches Key Stage
Apple’s AR attempts are reportedly at a crucial milestone, with prototypes of semitransparent lenses moving beyond into trial production.
Ming-Chi Kuo Predicts First Apple Silicon Macs
The first wave of Apple Silicon Macs are set to include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Those will be released this year, With 14.1-inch and 16-inch, MacBook Pro Models coming in 2021. That’s according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in a note reported on by MacRumors.
In a research note with TF International Securities today, seen by MacRumors, Kuo said he expects the Apple Silicon 13.3-inch MacBook Pro to go into mass production in the fourth quarter of this year, but he also now predicts we will see an Arm-based MacBook Air either in the same quarter or in the first quarter of next year. Kuo still believes that Apple intends to launch a mini-LED 16-inch MacBook Pro and a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro, also with a mini-LED display, but these will likely arrive in the second or third quarter of 2021, and intriguingly, both will have an “all-new form factor design.” Previous rumors suggested an updated 16-inch MacBook Pro could arrive this year in October or November.
Security Friday, App Store Turns Twelve – TMO Daily Observations 2020-07-10
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news items and tips, and the twelfth birthday of the App Store.
Setapp (the Netflix of Mac Apps) Just Keeps Getting Better
Dr. Mac has been a fan of Setapp (the Netflix of Mac apps) since it was introduced and thinks it’s a fantastic value, allowing you to use any or all of its 180+ high-quality apps for just $9.99 a month.
Kinkoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner: $59.99
We have a deal on the Kinkoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner that cools, humidifies, and cleans the dust particles from the air. Fill the viewable water tank, and the device uses evaporation to cool you down—the company says it works best in a hot and dry climate. It’s $59.99 through our deal.
Happy 12th Birthday iOS App Store
The iOS App Store has turned 12-years-old. It first went live on 10 July 2008 and has since created a whole economy.
Apple EU Tax Case Appeal Ruling Due Next Week
The result of Apple and Ireland’s appeal against an EU tax ruling is expected next week but is likely to be appealed further.
'Little Voice' on Apple TV+ Aims to Improve Autism Representation
Little Voice arrived on Apple TV+ on Friday. It features an autistic character Louie King, who was played by an actor who is on the autism spectrum, Kevin Valdez. The actor joined the show’s co-creator, Jessie Nelson, to explain why this was so important.
“He’s really similar to me,” Valdez says. “It’s almost like this role was made with me in mind”… Apple’s service has a show, See, that features a large cast of actors who are blind or low vision. “I was so pleased with how far we’ve come that Apple was so supportive of finding an autistic actor to play this role,” Nelson says. “This is a very different moment in history.” Increasingly, autistic actors are playing characters on the autism spectrum. And those characters are moving beyond the male autistic savant stereotype, says Arianna Esposito, director of lifespan services at Autism Speaks. Having a person with autism playing a role like Louie “really brings an authenticity to the character,” Esposito says.