This is a long-running thread (see the date of each question) on early days at Apple and Woz. Here's how it opens: My obsession with computers began in 1973 at the age of 13. Since there were no "personal computers" for sale, I wanted to make m…
Lees meerHere's the tweet: https://twitter.com/samhenrigold/status/1412122843949715459 The full video was taken down from Vimeo this morning. I had the chance to watch it before it was removed. Some real cringeworthy moments there. No surprise any plans to…
Lees meerTaylor Hall, 9to5Mac: tvOS 15 includes a new look for the built-in video player interface on Apple TV. The new design features more readable titles and discoverable controls. Follow the headline link, scan through the images. I really love the…
Lees meerTim Hardwick, MacRumors: Popular open-source audio editing software Audacity is facing "spyware" allegations from users for recent privacy policy changes that suggest the desktop app is collecting user data and sharing it with third parties, inc…
Lees meerPatience Haggin, Wall Street Journal: After the tracking change took effect in April, many users of Apple’s iOS operating system have received a high volume of prompts from apps asking permission to track them—requests that most have declined. L…
Lees meerMy thanks to Unite for sponsoring The Loop this week. Unite 4 lets you turn websites into customizable, native apps on your Mac. Unite 4 includes dozens of new features, including support for native notifications, new customization options, M1 suppo…
Lees meerApple isn't backing down on its work model and require employees to be in the office at least part of the time, which is upsetting some people. Dave tells us about his trip to New York, and Heineken has a new cooler that will follow you around. Fo…
Lees meerAC/DC on TV, way back in the day. The energy is both funny and quirky, with a brilliant bit of bagpiping thrown in. Delightful way to start your day.
Lees meerMonica Chin, The Verge: Have you ever been using a recently updated Mac computer and thought, “Man, I would love to use this operating system with a really tiny keyboard and a really tiny screen?” Okay, me neither, but I certainly would love the…
Lees meerThis is a glorious immersion in the iOS and iPadOS 15 betas, willed with detail and thoughtful opinion. It's a bit of a long read, but easy to get through. It just flows. Too much content to highlight, but here's one great example: I set up a …
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Lees meerChance Miller, 9to5Mac: The 12-inch Retina MacBook was first introduced during Apple’s March Event in 2015, with Apple touting it as the thinnest MacBook to date. It ushered in a new era for the MacBook lineup with a USB-C port and butterfly key…
Lees meerZoe Schiffer, The Verge: [A month ago] Tim Cook sent out an email telling employees the company was rolling out a new work model that would require them to return to in-office work on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays starting in the fall. Then…
Lees meerParker Ortolani, 9to5Mac: It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 14 years since Apple shipped the first iPhones. On this day in 2007, Apple Stores across the United States hosted the “iPhone World Premiere,” and life was never the same. Looking bac…
Lees meerMark Gurman is one of the OG Apple reporters, surfacing info on coming products, detailing subtle changes to the Apple ecosystem, in hardware, software, and policy. Mark cut his teeth at 9to5Mac, then made his way to Bloomberg, where he regularly r…
Lees meerBen Evans, AmericaSpace: In the early hours of 30 June 1971, the Soviet Union prepared to welcome its three latest cosmonaut heroes back to Earth after a record-breaking mission. Not only had the Soyuz 11 team—Georgi Dobrovolski, Vladislav Volko…
Lees meerMichael Simon, Macworld: Despite few negatives and a 4-star score in this review, I wouldn’t actually recommend the 12.9-inch iPad Pro to anyone who wasn’t already dead set on buying one. The screen is nice but not noticeably better than last ye…
Lees meerAPI analog consoles are at the heart of some of the best‑sounding albums ever recorded. From Fleetwood Mac's Rumours to Radiohead's In Rainbows, API desks add character, color, and punch to everything that passes through them. The API Vision…
Lees meerApple today was honored with an additional 19 Daytime Emmy Award nominations in the Children’s & Animation and Lifestyle categories, in addition to the previously announced six nominations in craft categories, bringing the tally to 25 total nomin…
Lees meerThe International Collection Sport Loop comes in 22 colorful designs representing nations across the globe, each with a downloadable matching watch face. Soft, breathable, and lightweight, it features a hook-and-loop fastener for quick and easy a…
Lees meerNothing says summer quite like a cooler full of beer, but it wouldn’t be 2021 without a modern twist on the concept. Meet the Beer Outdoor Transporter or BOT from Heineken. It can hold up to 12 cans of beer, will follow you almost anywhere and ha…
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