In case you missed Mac Geek Gab 881, here’s a cool new accessory to check out: Ultimate Ear’s FITS. These are do-it-at-home, custom earbuds.
Earthworks ICON Pro Microphone
The Earthworks ICON Pro is a great microphone for gaming, broadcasting, and podcasting! Check out more in this video from Mac Geek Gab 881.
Security Friday: Prototypes, VPNs, and Social Engineering – TMO Daily Observations 2021-07-30
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and dig into social engineering hacks, with tips on how to avoid them.
What To Know About YouTube TV
Watch This Segment From Cutting The Coax — Mac Geek Gab 881 To See What John and Dave Think About Youtube TV. Then let us know in the comments what you think!
The Top Products Apple Inexplicably Killed, with Jeff Gamet and John Kheit - ACM 552
Bryan Chaffin, Jeff Gamet, and John Kheit pick up part three of their series on Apple’s best features and products with a look back at the products Apple killed, including the best products that were inexplicably canceled.
YouTube Regrets: Mozilla Studies the Tech Giant’s Video Algorithm
The Mozilla Foundation has released a report on YouTube’s video recommendation algorithm affects its users by collecting stories in 2019.
YouTuber Explains How the Apple 1 Computer Works
The Apple 1 computer is a rare, expensive computer (now). Released in 1976 it was designed by Steve Wozniak. It was Apple’s first product, and The 8-Bit Guy shows us how it works by building a replica able to run the Apple 1 software.
Luxembourg Fines Amazon $886 Million Over Data Practices
Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection has fined Amazon US$886.6 million over its data processing practices.
‘Detonation Racing’ Thrilling New Game on Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade’s newest offering is called Detonation Racing and it’s an action-packed thriller. You drive a race car through a series of exploding tracks with a career mode filled with challenges. There are six tracks and nine cars to choose from as you play with others across iOS, tvOS, and macOS.
Elon Musk Asked to Be Apple CEO. F— you,” Replied Tim Cook
Elon Musk wanted to become Apple CEO, but the idea was not met kindly by Tim Cook, according to a review of a new book about Tesla.
Elon Musk Backs Epic, Google App Store Fees 'de Facto Global Tax on The Internet'
Elon Musk has backed Epic Games in its battle against Apple, tweeting his support for the Fortnite maker and condemning App Store Fees.
Podcasts App Update Fixes Automatic Download Issues
'Ted Lasso' Season Two Review: Episode 2- Guess Who's Back?
After a flat premiere episode, Ted Lasso season two is starting to really kick-off as tension builds with the return of a familiar figure.
Apple Book Sale: ‘How to Disappear’ is Only a Dollar
This one caught my eye as I was browsing for sales on BookBub (seriously, use BookBub). How to Disappear is the authoritative and comprehensive quide for people who seek to protect their privacy as well as for anyone who’s ever entertained the fantasy of disappearing-whether actually dropping out of sight or by eliminating the traceable evidence of their existence. The author, Frank Ahearn, was a skip tracer, people who specialize in locating others.
REGEX 101
Want to know more about REGEX? Check out this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 881 on REGEX101 to build, test, and debug your regex.
iOS 15: How to Create Smart Folders in Apple Notes
Like Smart Lists in Reminders there is a similar feature in Apple Notes called Smart Folders that use the new tagging tool.
Airbnb Adds New Wi-Fi Speed Test Feature to App
On Thursday Airbnb announced it added a Wi-Fi speed test tool to its app to let Hosts easily advertise their speeds.
While Hosts have been able to manually add wifi speeds to their listing pages for some time, we’re now providing an easy and efficient in-app solution to allow them to measure the wifi speed in their listing using the Airbnb app.
Hosts can test their listing’s connection speed right within the Airbnb app, and easily have their wifi speed information posted on their listing page, making their listings more appealing to guests looking for connected stays.
Innovation: The Interplay of Consistency and Change
Dr. Brooks argues that tangible imperatives, whether threat or aspiration, drive humanity to ‘think outside the box’ and to innovate.
watchOS 7.6.1 Out Now With Important Security Update For Apple Watch
Apple has released watchOS 7.6.1, which contains a key security fix, for all those with an Apple Watch Series 3 or later.
'Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson' Out on Apple TV+
Music technology docuseries Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson is out now on Apple TV+. All six episodes, each exploring a specific technology and topic, are available for subscribers to stream. Over teh course of the series, various stars join the superproducer, including Dave Grohl, Charli XCX, and Sir Paul McCartney. There are also associated tools in GarageBand to help viewers practice the concepts discussed.
