Andrew shows you how to turn on the emoji keyboard and start using it in apps. Apple adds new emojis just about every year.
Backblaze S3 Compatible APIs are Here for B2 Cloud Storage
Today Backblaze announced it supports S3 compatible APIs for its B2 cloud storage service. This means that developers and software companies can use Backblaze storage without having to rewrite code or change their workflows.
Official Launch Partners: Cinnafilm, IBM Aspera, Igneous, LucidLink, Marquis, Masstech, Primestream, Quantum, Scale Logic, Storage Made Easy, Studio Network Solutions, Veeam, Venera, Vidispine, Xendata. These companies join a list of more than 100 other software, hardware, and cloud companies already offering Backblaze B2 to support their customers’ cloud storage needs.
MacBook Pro 13-inch Tech Specs - The Butterfly Keyboard is Dead
The release of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro means the butterfly keyboard is finally dead. Very few people will mourn its passing.
New 13-Inch MacBook Pro Released With Magic Keyboard and More Storage
Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro today and it comes with the new Magic Keyboard, 10th-generation Intel processors, and more storage.
The Making of 'Defending Jacob' on Apple TV+
Apple has given viewers some more insight into the making of the latest big Apple TV+ series Defending Jacob in a new video. The clip features behind-the-scenes footage, along with interviews with the show’s stars Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery, and director Morten Tydlum.
New Stuff, Old Macs? Old Stuff, New Macs! – Mac Geek Gab 813
Need to run Mojave on your Catalina Mac? Need to really manage your printers? Want to add multiple monitors to your MacBook Pro? No problem. John and Dave have you covered. Listen as your two favorite geeks answer your questions about all this and more. It’s deliciously informative. And… it’s entertaining! Press play and watch, too!
Senators Introduce COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act
Today a group of Republican senators announced plans to introduce the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act.
The legislation would provide all Americans with more transparency, choice, and control over the collection and use of their personal health, geolocation, and proximity data. The bill would also hold businesses accountable to consumers if they use personal data to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
A good move, I think. We need thoughtful legislation passed to preempt the contact tracing train.
SteamVR Drops Support for Mac Customers
Steam announced today that SteamVR is dropping support for macOS so the team can focus on Windows and Linux.
We recommend that macOS users continue to opt into the SteamVR [macos]branches for access to legacy builds.
Users can opt into a branch by right-clicking on SteamVR in Steam, and selecting Properties… -> Betas.
SteamVR first came to the Mac in 2017 when Apple added support for external GPUs. They’re most likely reacting to a lack of interest on the part of users and a lack of commitment on Apple’s part.
The Start-to-Finish Guide to Launching a Successful Podcast Bundle: $44.99
We have a deal on another training bundle for your #stayhome time, the Start-to-Finish Guide to Launching a Successful Podcast Bundle. It features 9 different  courses on creating, producing, and distributing a podcast, including how to conduct an interview, marketing, and more. It has more than 500 lessons and 39 hours of video content. The whole bundle is $44.99 through our deal.
Apple Card Deferred Payments Extended Through May
Continuing its actions from March and April, Apple and Goldman Sachs are allowing Apple Card deferred payments to be extended through May.