What better way to celebrate World Backup Day than to have your two favorite geeks pick apart their personal backup strategies? We can’t think of one, so that means you get to listen as John and Dave spend a little time sharing and analyzing their backup strategies, and sharing some of yours, as well. Of course, it’s Mac Geek Gab, so that means there will be some tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things.
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Stories and Audio Messages are Slack’s Next Goals
Slack wants audio messsages to be its next feature and it’s currently testing them in beta. It also wants to bring Snapchat-like stories to the platform.
Butterfield said that a feature for leaving audio messages, similar to a function available in messaging apps like Telegram, was available in a beta test. He also said that Slack would soon offer a feature akin to the audio-chat app Clubhouse, which allows users to drop into rooms for conversations without requiring scheduling a meeting or initiating a call.
Epic Games vs Apple: How Economists Are Playing a Key Role in Crucial Case
Economists are playing a key role in the Apple vs Epic Games case with lawyers closely monitoring how much analysis expert witnesses submit.
We Could See a Rugged Apple Watch in the Future
A report on Friday claims that Apple is considering a rugged Apple Watch for hikers and other athletes
Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 With Webkit Security Fix
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 providing “important security updates [that] is recommended for all users.”
Google Moves to Create Android Version of Apple Digital CarKey
Apple introduced digital car keys with iOS 13.6, and it looks like Google wants to do the same for Android.
With this new SE standardization effort, Google wants to support “digital keys” for your car, home, and office; mobile driver’s licenses; national IDs; ePassports; and the usual tap-and-go payments. Google notes that this initiative isn’t just for phones and tablets; Wear OS, Android Automotive, and Android TV are also supported.
Shortcuts and Automations – TMO Daily Observations 2021-03-26
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Shortcuts app on iOS, and branch out into HomeKit Automations as well.
‘Home Before Dark’ Season 2 Releases on June 11
“Home Before Dark” season two will premiere on Apple TV+ Friday, June 11. The mystery drama was created by Dana Fox and Dara Resnik.
Civilization VI Gets New ‘Zombie Defense’ Mode With Portugal Pack
Zombies are trudging their way into Civilization VI in the new Portugal Pack DLC. It comes with a new leader and civilization.
In the final Civilization 6 Frontier DLC, Portugal Pack, players will get access to the Portuguese civilization and leader Joao III. This isn’t anything surprising, as the game series has released new leaders like this in the past. What has come as the biggest surprise is the new zombie mode being released in this DLC. Usually found in the FPS genre, zombies have occasionally made an appearance in strategy games before.
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