We finally have the winner of our iPhone 16 Pro international giveaway! Congratulations to Oliver T., and a huge thank you to everyone who participated.
What the Chance of Rain in Weather Really Means
Ever wonder why the chance of rain is forecast as 100%, but you don’t see a drop? Well, it all comes down to what that number really means. Jeff Butts explains what meteorologists are really saying in your local forecast.
CarPlay Evolution, AirPods Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-10-11
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the possibility of CarPlay controlling more than music, and the latest AirPods firmware update.
AirPods Pro Conversation Boost Finally Arrives
We first saw the voice isolation feature for AirPods Pro at WWDC 2021. Now, Conversation Boost is available through a firmware update.
iOS 15.0.2 Fixes a Zero-Day Bug That May Have Been Exploited
Along with bug fixes, iOS 15.0.2 released on Monday patches a zero-day exploit that Apple believes may have been actively used.
Bring Dark Mode to all Websites With 'Noir' Safari Extension
Noir is an iOS | iPadOS 15 extension that generates a custom dark style for each website you visit, based on the colors that are used on a page. You won’t even notice this happening in the background – that’s how fast it is – but you’ll certainly appreciate the end result: a beautiful dark mode tailored for each website, where contrast is preserved and highlights still pop. Noir works with any website you visit in Safari, automatically. By default, Noir is linked to your device’s Dark Mode, so websites will only go dark when you want them to. But you can easily customize this to your liking, even per website.
Apple Seeks Deeper Automobile Integration with CarPlay
A new secret project at Apple has been leaked, looking to provide CarPlay deeper automobile integration, including climate controls and more.
Apple Releases watchOS 8.0.1 to Fix Bugs for Apple Watch Series 3
Along with iOS 15.0.2 Apple has released watchOS 8.0.1 on Monday, which fixes bugs for Apple Watch Series 3 owners.
Facebook Adds Audio Tab to its App for Podcasts and More
The company also says its Clubhouse rival, Live Audio Rooms, are rolling out to public figures and creators outside of the U.S.
Apple Releases iOS 15.0.2 With Bug Fixes for AirTag and iPhone Wallet
Apple has released iOS 15.0.2 which includes a host of fixes for bugs that users have been experiencing with Messages, MagSafe, and more.
Facebook Perma-Bans Developer of 'Unfollow Everything' Tool
The developer behind a browser extension called Unfollow Everything says he was permanently banned from Facebook.
Explaining The Design of A-COLD-WALL Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones
Apple recently partnered with A-COLD-WALL for a new take on Beats headphones. In a video released Monday, designerr Samuel Ross takes viewers behind the scenes of the design process.
Sneak Peek of Features Coming With Cryptomator 1.6.0 Update
Although we don’t have a definite release date, the developers of Cryptomator shared some features users will see in the upcoming 1.6.0 update.
A feature already wished in its earliest days will be present: Auto Lock – the automatic locking of a vault. For every vault you can set up an idle timer after which the vault is automatically locked. If any write or read happens during the time span, the timer is reset.
‘The Morning Show’ Season Two, Episode Four Review: Collision Course
Season two of The Morning Show is really starting to shape, and a number of issues are ready to collide in episode four.
Eject Your Clone Disk to Improve Spotlight Results
Here’s a Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 892 for improving your Spotlight search results. The AppleScript referenced in the video is:
delay 15
try do shell script “diskutil unmount /Volumes/DriveName-Clone/” (replace with your actual Volume name)
end try
The iPhone 13 Candy Catapult Case
I’ve been thinking about getting a 3D printer for quite some time, and now I may have the perfect excuse. While waiting for his iPhone 13 Pro Max to be delivered, Matty Benedetto designed and produced his own custom case. Benedetto, over the past two years, has “designed and fully prototyped over 280 new inventions that solve problems that don’t exist”. I think Benedetto has cited the problem of the boring phone case with this one, though. This case actually stores pieces of candy, which it dispenses through old-school pinball mechanics. If designing and crafting something like this isn’t a good enough excuse to buy a 3D printer, I don’t know what is.
Monterey On The Horizon — Mac Geek Gab 894
Your macOS Monterey questions are starting to trickle in, and your two favorite geeks have your answers. That’s not all, though! This episode’s got Quick Tips about webpage screenshots, Safari 15 tabs, Internet Recovery, and making your music sound better for YOUR ears. Plus, John and Dave answer your questions about all kinds of things…and they share your recommendations for new keyboards, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things.
Create A Bootable Installer For Intel With M1 Mac
You can make a bootable installer for intel with your M1 Mac
Apple’s Support Article has the details, and you can watch Mac Geek Gab 893 For more information.
iOS 15 Focus: Custom Pages For Different Workflows
Make Custom Pages with Focus in iOS 15 for different workflows!
Learn more in Mac Geek Gab 893
How to Turn Off iMessage Apps and Stickers on Your iPhone
You can easily turn off iMessage apps and stickers if you don’t use them and want to declutter the interface.
Ireland Joins Plan to Increase Corporate Tax Rate to 15 Percent
The Republic of Ireland is joining plans to increase the tax rate for corporations like Apple, Google, and others.
A 5-Minute Charging Guide For Your Apple Tech
Mac Geek Gab reviews some of their new favorite chargers in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 892.
Products Reviewed:
- Infinity Lab US Chargers $69.95/$49.95
- Baseus Charger $49.99
- Anker Nano Pro $19.99
Running Into The Woods Will No Longer Save You From Drones
Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed [PDF] an AI system that can help drones fly through complex environments at up to 40kmph.
An algorithm first piloted a computer-generated drone through a simulated environment that contained complex obstacles. This data was used to train the drone’s neural network to predict a flight path based on information from onboard sensors. The system was then tested in various real-world environments, such as forests, collapsed buildings, and derailed trains.
Secure Your Stuff Friday: Twitch and Licenses – TMO Daily Observations 2021-10-08
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont talk about the latest Security Friday headlines including Twitch and a new standard for ID on phones.
Dutch Regulator Demands Apple Makes Changes to In-app Purchases
Regulators in the Netherlands have found that Apple’s rules around its in-app payment system are anti-competitive. It has ordered the company to make changes, Reuters reported.
The Dutch investigation into whether Apple’s practices amounted to an abuse of a dominant market position was launched in 2019 but later reduced in scope to focus primarily on dating market apps. They included a complaint from Match Group, owner of the popular dating service Tinder, which said Apple’s rules were hindering it from direct communications with its customers about payments. The Netherlands’ Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) last month informed the U.S. technology giant of its decision, making it the first antitrust regulator to make a finding the company has abused market power in the app store, though Apple is facing challenges in multiple countries. ACM has not levied a fine against Apple, but demanded changes to the in-app payment system, the people said.