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Apple reported record June quarter revenues of US$81.4 billion on Tuesday, a 35% gain year-over-year and blowing past Wall Street consensus estimates of $73.3 billion. Apple also reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30, which was also well above Wall Street’s consensus of $1.01 EPS. [Updated with additional details.]
Apple and Cars and New Shows – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-27
Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a new interview with Phil Schiller, and some TV+ shows (one new, one returning).
Oil Producer ‘Wesco’ Uses Excess Natural Gas to Mine Bitcoin
Utah-based oil company Wesco Operating Co. is using excess gas (natural, not Ethereum) to power a Bitcoin mining operation.
Rather than being “flared,” or burned, to eliminate it, the natural gas is burned to run electrical generators, which in turn power two mobile data centers that process Bitcoin transactions, Wesco representative Steve Degenfelder explained.
The company has connected with a Chicago-based firm, EZ Blockchain, to acquire the two Bitcoin “miners,” portable data processors tied to the Internet.
Apple Seed macOS Monterey Beta 4
Apple seeded the fourth developer beta of macOS Monterey giving those enrolled in the developer program the chance to look at new features.
macOS: Here’s How to Reset an M1 Mac SMC
The System Management Controller manages many low-level functions on your Mac. Here’s how to reset an M1 Mac SMC for troubleshooting.
Apple News Offers Exclusive 2020 Olympics Content With NBCUniversal
Apple is partnering with NBCUniversal to offer exclusive Olympics content in Apple News with daily recaps, audio briefings, event schedules, and more.
'Ted Lasso' Season Two Special — Media+
Ted Lasso and the team are back, and so are Tom Merritt and Jeff Gamet. They discuss the season two opener, and what might be ahead, with host Charlotte Henry.
Samsung Reveals Mini-LED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Dubbed ‘Odyssey Neo G9’
Samsung has unveiled what it says is the world’s first Mini-LED gaming monitor. It’s a curved, ultrawide display available for preorder on July 29.
‘Unseen Empire’ is a Game Based on a Real-Life Wildlife Study
Based on the biggest wildlife camera trap study ever, Unseen Empire takes you through the research process.
In playing the game, users can re-enact the research process as they place camera traps across eight countries and collected and identify hundreds of never-before-seen photos of rare animal species.
Best VPNs For MacBooks
Listener Jerry asked for the best free VPNs in Mac Geek Gab 879. We went through a few, including Free VPNs: Proton and ListVPN, and Paid VPNs: NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
Eleven Reasons Apple Thinks Your Business Should Use Mac
Apple has a new website promoting Macs to businesss and lists 11 (well 10, really,) reasons why professionals should use them.
Learn iPhone Filmmaking Techniques
Apple shared a new video on Monday that showed how various filmmaking techniques can be achieved on the iPhone. They use the Ultra Wide Lens, create a DIY crane shot, and spooky blue light effect with relatively few resources. It’s a fascinating insight into what can be achieved with a handheld device.
Apple Releases Updates for Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Apple has released updates on Monday with macOS 11.5.1 and iPhone 14.7.1 with bug fixes and security updates.
Apple Museum in Poland Will House World’s Biggest Collection of Products
This fall a museum dedicated to Apple products will open in Poland in the Norblin Factory complex with 1,500 exhibits.
Apple and Live Events – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-26
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s return to the NAB show, and what shape this year’s iPhone event might take.
Phil Schiller Talks Tech Innovation in New Interview
In an interview with Automobili Lamborghini, Apple Fellow Phil Schiller talks about technology, innovation, and cars in a recent interview.
September iPhone Event Unlikely to be in Person
Apple’s expected September iPhone event may again be a pre-recorded affair following its decision to delay a return to the office.
Paramount+ and Showtime Apple TV Bundle Seems to be Ending
Users are reporting that they are seeing billing issues when trying to pay for their Paramount+ and Showtime Apple TV+ bundle, according to AppleInsider. The suggests that the deal is coming to an end. U.S. users can though get Paramount+ free for a month on Apple TV.
Users on Reddit have reported billing errors, where the usual $9.99 fee for the bundle failed to renew. A check of the subscription in their account shows the bundle as “expired,” and non-accessible. In one case, a customer contacted Apple support and was informed their card was declined. However, on checking with their bank, it seems the payment was sent through, then Apple refunded it. Another Reddit user was informed by a senior supervisor of Apple’s support that it was a “special offer for 1 year” rather than a permanent bundle.
Fixing A Corrupted Spotlight App Launcher
Check out this potential fix for a crashing Spotlight on Your Apple Device from Mac Geek Gab 880.
DIY Automation, CarPlay, RAID, and More! — Mac Geek Gab 882
Sometimes the easy way isn’t the fun way, and this week we’ve got lots of do-it-yourself solutions to share from all of you. Listen as John and Dave share your ideas about automation, launch agents, CarPlay, drive arrays and much more. Of course, it wouldn’t be MGG without your two favorite geeks sharing Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and their answers to all your other questions, would it? Listen, learn five new things, and don’t get caught!
Apple Set to Attend NAB Show This Coming October After Staying Away For a Decade
Apple is set to make a return to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show for the first time in a decade.
SteerMouse: Mouse and Trackpad Functionality
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T-Mobile Test Drive
Have You Heard Of T-Mobile’s Test Drive? Through the Network Test Drive app on iOS, you can test the T-Mobile network for free for up to 30 days or 30GB of LTE data, whichever comes first. You won’t leave your current carrier and you won’t lose your existing phone number. Listen to the video below and learn more here
The Speck Presidio Perfect Clear iPhone Case: Should You Be Protecting Your iPhone Lens?
Protect Your iPhone and its camera with the Speck Presidio Perfect Clear iPhone Case. This and more from Mac Geek Gab 879.