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.
Accessibility and WWDC Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-05-24
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to talk about new Accessibility features coming to mobile devices, and lay out the WWDC schedule.
Setapp 1-Year Subscription (New Users): $69
We have a great deal today! It’s for Setapp, MacPaw’s app subscription service that gives you access to more than 210 solid Mac apps. I’m a Setapp subscriber, and I love it. The video below gives you a good overview of the service. The deal is for a 1-year subscription for $69, 42% off the regular price. It’s for new users only, and if you aren’t already a Setapp subscriber, you should check it out.
Steve Wozniak Sued Over Alleged Theft of Intellectual Property
Business professor Ralph Reilly is suing Steve Wozniak, claiming the Apple co-founder stole his idea for a Woz-branded educational platform.
WWDC 2021 Timetable Revealed
Apple announced the timetable for the all-online WWDC 2021 with the keynote taking place at 10 am P.D.T on June 7.
HomePod and HomePod mini Will Get Lossless Audio, Apple Music Radio Will Not
HomePod and Homepod mini users will be able to play lossless audio, but it will not available on Apple Music radio stations.
Users Find Inconsistent Behavior From New Siri Remote for Apple TV
There was much excitement when Apple announced a new Siri Remote with the updated Apple TV 4K. However, AppleInsider confirmed reports of issues with various gestures.
The update to the Apple TV introduced a new design of Siri Remote that uses a circular trackpad, as well as a new gesture that turns the trackpad into a large scroll wheel. By using a circular motion around the edge of the trackpad, users can scrub forward and back through content. However, posts to Twitter and Reddit show users trying out the gesture but getting unexpected results. Even using the tap and hold method, waiting for the proper user interface affirmation of the gesture, one complete circuit of the trackpad scrubs through a video timeline in one direction, then returns it back to where it was previously.
Inside 'The Mosquito Coast' Episode 'Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola'
The latest ‘Inside the Episode’ video for The Mosquito Coast is now available. It dissects episode five of the drama series – ‘Elvis, Jesus, Coca-Cola’. In particular, Neil Cross reveals how COVID-19 hit production, with the cast and crew shooting that episode in Mexico City as the pandemic took hold.
Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, Quick Tips, and More – Mac Geek Gab 872
As Apple users, we have lots of technology needs which extend beyond that which are made by the fruit company. Listen as your two favorite geeks share their thoughts and answers to your questions about Offsite Backups, Blocking Scammers, DVRing today’s video content, and much more. Press play and learn at least five new things along with Dave and John.
Apple’s new Webpage Lists Reasons to Buy a Mac
Titled “Why Mac” the webpage gives multiple reasons why you should choose a Mac as your next computer, whether it’s a MacBook or iMac.
iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. iPhone 12 mini (Part 1)
Dr. Mac wants a new iPhone—either an iPhone 12 Pro Max or an iPhone 12 mini… Which will he choose and why?
Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work Cryptocurrencies, with Dave Hamilton - ACM 547
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton dive into the differences between Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of Work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, and what that means in terms of energy consumption.
Scrivener 3 for Mac: $29.99 (Last Chance)
Our friends at Stack Commerce let us know that our deal for Scrivener 3 for Mac is coming to an end. Scrivener 3 is Latte & Literature’s excellent writing software, software I have personally used to complete a novel, write short stories, write and organize query letters, synopsis keep research notes and character details. I’ve also used it to output samples and manuscripts to ebook formats, Word docs, and a whole lot more. I love Scrivener. I mean, I totally adore this software and recommend it to anyone who is serious about writing. Scrivener 3 for Mac is just $29.99 through our deal. Snap it up while it lasts.
Livestream Recording: Ending Child Surveillance
On Thursday I joined a livestream from Fight for the Future. Parents and experts talked about the dangers of social media and how many of these companies spy on kids the same way they spy on adults. For kids it also happens in schools with tools like proctor software. With the launch of EndChildSurveillance.com, parents and privacy advocates alike want to fight back. You can watch the livestream recording below.
John and Kelly on "Technical Gluttony" – TMO Daily Observations 2021-05-21
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss “technical gluttony” and, as usual, a couple of TV recommendations make it into the mix.
Survivor Reveals New Rugged Cases for iPad 10.2-Inch
Survivor has recently released new rugged cases for the iPad 10.2-inch (7th, 8th gen) that comply with MIL-STD-810G.
AdGuard’s Shortcut Can Help Block YouTube Ads
AdGuard, creator of a popular adblocker of the same name, started getting complaints from users that YouTube ads were slipping through. It turns out Google deployed a new algorithm for showing ads to logged in users (Read more here). AdGuard was able to create a shortcut that can block these new ads while they build similar functionality to block them with the AdGuard app. You don’t need to have the AdGuard app installed to run the shortcut. Download Shortcut
Apple TV 4K and New Siri Remote Available to Buy
The new Apple TV 4K is Available to buy alongside an updated Siri remote, which can also be purchased separately.
New M1 iPad Pro Available to Buy
The new M1 iPad Pro is available to buy in-store and online – the 11-inch model starts at US$799, the 12.9-inch model starts at US$1,099.
New iMac in Seven Colors Available to Buy
Customers can now buy the new 24-inch M1 iMac, with the redesigned device starting at US$1,299 and available in seven different colors.
Apple Unveils Podcast Subscriptions Affiliate Program
Apple has announced an affiliate program for Podcasts in which participants can earn commission subscriptions they drive.
Snap Launching Standalone iOS Video Editing App
Snap, the firm behind Snapchat, announced a new iOS app called Story Studio that will launch later this year. It will provide editing tools, including AR Lenses that are designed specifically for mobile editing and vertical videos.
The app will pull data from Snapchat and its new Spotlight feature, more familiarly recognized as its TikTok competitor, to help people figure out how and what to make. They can look through Snapchat insights, like what’s trending on the app across sounds, hashtags, and lenses. Lenses will be built directly into Story Studio, as well as Snapchat Sounds and stickers, so editors can add those. Of course, like most other video editing apps, users can trim their videos and edit frame by frame. They can then share directly to Snapchat through a built-in button, or download their work to publish in other apps. Notably, content made in Story Studio won’t include a watermark, meaning if it’s published on other platforms, like Instagram’s Reels, it won’t be demoted by the algorithm.
Apple Fitness+ Getting Closed Captioning Coming And Other Accessibility Features
Apple Fitness+ is being updated with new accessibility features and Apple is marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day across its products.
Using an M1 iPad Pro for Photography
Photographer Austin Mann recently published a review of the M1 iPad Pro, specifically in how it can be used in photography.
As any photographer knows, one of the most time-consuming parts of the photo creation process is culling through thousands of images, making selects, and editing the images. Thanks to the M1 chip, faster internal storage, and a few other improvements, the new iPad Pro with M1 is the fastest image sorting tool I’ve ever used.
Treasury Department Wants Mandatory Reporting for Crypto Transfers Over $10K
The U.S. Treasury Department wants new rules [PDF] to make it easier to track how cryptocurrency moves around. Businesses would also be required to report cryptocurrency transactions above US$10,000 to the IRS.
According to the report, the IRS collects 99 percent of taxes due on wages, but that number is estimated to be as low as 45 percent on non-labor income, a discrepancy that hugely benefits high earners with “less visible” income sources. The Treasury calls virtual currency, which has some reporting requirements but still operates mostly out of sight in regulatory grey areas, a particular challenge.
Ultimately, I think this is good for cryptocurrency because it gains legitimacy with moves like this.