Apple released Final Cut Pro X 10.4.9 on Tuesday with improvements to improve remote workflows and speed up editing.
Apple Online Store in India Opening Imminently
Apple is set to open an online store in India for the first time in September, with plans afoot for a second physical store too.
Richard Hoeg’s YouTube Playlist Covers the Epic v. Apple Case
Lawyer Richard Hoeg made a YouTube playlist that covers the Epic v. Apple case. Each video explains the case for viewers and offers his perspective on it. It’s a great playlist to check out for commentary, especially if you want something more than the boring legal PDFs I’ve been sharing at The Mac Observer.
Safari Web Share API Bug Lets Local Files be Stolen
Security firm REDTEAM.PL found a bug within Safari’s Web Share API that let them steal local files and Safari browsing history.
Epic v. Apple: Judge Rules Apple Can’t Restrict Unreal Engine
Judge Rogers ruled that Apple can’t restrict Unreal Engine on its platforms, but doesn’t have to bring Fortnite back to the App Store.
Sales of MacBook Range up 20 Percent
Sales of various devices in the MacBook range, including those in MacBook Pro and MacBook lineups, are reportedly up 20 percent.
New Level Touch Lock Lets You Unlock With Your Finger and Voice
Level introduced a new lock on Tuesday called Level Touch that lets you unlock it with your finger, voice, or programmable keycard. It also has an app that works with HomeKit and Siri. Features include auto-lock, auto-unlock, sharing access, recent activity, passes, and audio confirmation. With HomeKit you get features like remote connectivity, voice control, automations, and notifications. You can order one today for US$329.
Tim Cook in Line for $279 Million AAPL Stock Payout
Based on recent AAPL stock prices, Tim Cook’s upcoming payout will be worth around $279 million – he plans to give much of his fortune away.
Astronomy Professor Dr. Emily Levesque - BGM Interview
Dr. Emily Levesque is a professor in the University of Washington’s astronomy department. Her research program is focused on improving our overall understanding of how massive stars evolve and die. She received her bachelors in physics from MIT and a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Hawaii.
Emily knew she wanted to be an astronomer from the moment she saw Halley’s comet in the night sky as a child. As an undergraduate at MIT, she was already developing a technical interest in massive stars, the focus of her career. And so we explored massive stars in some detail: formation, evolution and the final fate for many: supernova. Is Betelgeuse, in our own stellar backyard, about to go supernova? Emily weighs in. We finished with a discussion of her new book The Last Stargazers.. It shares the tales and experiences of astronomical observing. And, finally, spiders and lasers.
Where's The Internet? — Mac Geek Gab 830
Sometimes you think you’re connected to the internet … but you’re not. It happens to John and Dave, too, and they talk through exactly what they’ve found to help solve it… and why! That’s not all, of course… your questions answered, your quick tips, and more. Press play and enjoy learning five new things!