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Mixed Feelings on Apple’s MR Headset – TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-27

Mixed Feelings on Apple's MR Headset - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-27

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EDT, Mar 27th, 2023 · Add Comment

Both the New York Times and Bloomberg say there are certain misgivings around Apple’s mixed reality headset inside Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk over the latest chatter. Plus China, the Steve Jobs audio chatbot, and soccer pour out of the mailbag.

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How to Use ChatGPT on Apple Watch
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How to Use ChatGPT on Apple Watch

Mahit Huigol · 5:01 PM EDT, Mar 24th, 2023 · Add Comment

ChatGPT is now available on your Apple Watch. Download Petey app from app store to use ChatGPT on your Apple Watch.

How to Fix ‘Messages in iCloud Not Available’ Error
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How to Fix 'Messages in iCloud Not Available' Error

Arnold Zafra · 3:35 PM EDT, Mar 24th, 2023 · Add Comment

Here are troubleshooting tips that you can follow to resolve the error message, “Messages in iCloud not available.”

‘Seriously, Come Back to the Office’
The Observation Deck

'Seriously, Come Back to the Office'

Ken_Ray · 9:39 AM EDT, Mar 24th, 2023 · Add Comment

Apple may be getting serious on the back to work thing, another Epic rant from Tim Sweeney, and Apple may be sinking big bucks into cinema.

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Spring OS Updates Without a Product Event? – TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-24

Spring OS Updates Without a Product Event? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-03-24

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EDT, Mar 24th, 2023 · Add Comment

Word is Apple is getting serious about having people back in the office three days a week. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken puzzle over the report. Plus – Jeff thinks Apple will release its next OS updates next week. So, no spring product thing then?

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Mac Alternatives to Rufus for Creating Bootable USB Drives
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Mac Alternatives to Rufus for Creating Bootable USB Drives

Nick deCourville · 7:06 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · 2 Comments

For those looking for a Mac Alternative to Rufus for Windows, here’s some apps that can help you make your own bootable USB.

How to AirPlay to Your HomePod Without an Internet Connection
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How to AirPlay to Your HomePod Without an Internet Connection

Jeff Butts · 6:21 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

If you’ve ever wondered how you might be able to AirPlay to your HomePod without internet, read along and learn how to do it.

How to Lock Messages on iPhone to Protect Your Privacy
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How to Lock Messages on iPhone to Protect Your Privacy

Arnold Zafra · 5:26 PM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

Text messages that you send or receive could be read by other people. Find out how to lock Messages on iPhone using Screen Time and more.

Privacy, Security, and Baseball
The Observation Deck

Privacy, Security, and Baseball

Ken_Ray · 11:00 AM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · Add Comment

User privacy versus national security, Free Friday Night Baseball is a thing of the past, and a glitch in the Apple Music matrix.

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How to Use ChatGPT in the Opera Browser on Mac
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How to Use ChatGPT in the Opera Browser on Mac

Arnold Zafra · 4:47 AM EDT, Mar 23rd, 2023 · 1 Comment

Opera has rolled out AI Prompts, which brings ChatGPT to its browser. Let’s learn how to use ChatGPT in the Opera browser for Mac.

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