A new singalong video from Apple TV+ musical Schmigadoon! has been released. It is for the track ‘Enjoy The Ride’, a play on the classic duet and a highlight from episode two. It is performed by Cecily Strong and Aaron Tveit who play Melissa and Danny. Episode three is out now.
watchOS 8 Developer Beta 4 is Out
Apple seeded the fourth developer beta of watchOS 8 alongside new dev versions of iOS and iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey.
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Dev Beta 4 Out Now
Apple seeded the fourth developer beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 which introduces a new Safari tab interface for iPad.
Mark Ronson Discusses 'Tech-y And Geeky' New Apple TV+ Show
Mark Ronson has given some insight into how his forthcoming “tech-y and geeky” Apple TV+ show ‘Watch the Sound’ came about.
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Apple Posts Record June Quarterly Revenues, Blowing Past Wall Street Expectations [Update]
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!