If you use the speaker on your iPhone during calls more often than not, then set that as the default! We’ll tell you how to change this setting so you won’t have to tap the darned button every time.
Core i9 MacBook Pro Thermal Issues Throttle Performance
Apple’s new top of the line Touch Bar MacBook Pro with an i9 processor upgrade looks blazing fast on paper, but may not be in real world use.
$100 iTunes Card for $85 from Ebay
As deals on iTunes cards have become rarer, this is one of the best offers out there. [Update: Link to the deal added!]
Watch as Supersonic Rocket Goes Through Cloud of Ice Crystals
Ice crystals refract light. That’s what causes a sun dog. But when a rocket goes supersonic and vibrates the ice crystals in a cirrus cloud, the effect we see is even more astounding. I’ve never seen this effect, and I think it’s pretty cool.
Silicon Valley Socialists Want Workers to Have More Power
A group of Silicon valley socialists want to take power from billionaires and give it to workers and local communities. At a protest on July 9, about 40 people chanted things like “Caging children is a crime. Salesforce, f*ck your bottom line!”
That Monday, they were protesting a Salesforce contract to supply services to human resources operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sister division within the Department of Homeland Security to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)–the unit infamous for detaining children of asylum seekers.
How to Predict When Apple Will Ship New Macs
It’s not an exact science by any means. But there are often subtle hints that Apple is ready to ship a new Mac. John has some tips.
Funny Cops Posting Online? Yabba Dabba Don't
Writing for Vice, Alex Norcia argues that cops shouldn’t be allowed to be funny online. Alex uses the example of an incident where a lost pug was found by local police, and they posted a “pugshot” onto social media.
Yes, everyone appreciates a solid laugh. And sarcasm, irony, and good cheer are generally great things. This is especially true of life online, which can be especially toxic. But the fuzz should not have this luxury. The fuzz should not be funny on social media, because the fuzz are not (and, again, should not be) funny people. Particularly in the face of Black Lives Matter and when the public’s distrust in the institution is so deservedly high. It is a serious job, and these are serious times.
I may be wrong but isn’t the word “fuzz” supposed to be derogatory? I’ll take humor over insults any day.
Apple Granted a Smart Clothing Patent Today
Apple was granted 40 patents today, which cover stretchable displays, smart clothing, gaze controls, and a whole lot more.
Apple Pulls Right-Wing Conspiracy QDrops App From App Store
Embarrassingly for Apple, at one point it was the number 10 app on the App Store.
New Walnut Creek Apple Store Opens July 28
The Walnut Creek Apple Store has a beautiful, modern design and will be opening on July 28 at 10:00 AM.




