Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.
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Looking Back At Apple's 2020 – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-30
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!
Apple's Success Despite Ignoring Elon Musk – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-29
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to chat about Apple’s success in unlikely markets after advice against it (e.g., smartphones/maps/watches).
Reuters Says Apple Car Targeted for 2024, with Possible New Battery Tech
Hot on the heels of Chinese-language Economic Daily News reporting that Apple was targeting September 2021 for release of its unannounced Apple Car, Reuters has a much more likely story saying that Apple is targeting 2024 for release of its auto entry.
Apple Car to Hit the Road in September 2021, According to Auto Supply Chain Leaks
A Chinese newspaper reported that Apple has put in orders to several Taiwanese auto parts manufacturers and plans to release its car in September of 2021.
Apple Places Supplier Wistron on Probation
Apple placed supplier Wistron on probation over the weekend following a recent outbreak of violence at one of its plants in India.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency, and CES and the Pandemic, with Jeff Butts - ACM 540
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts dig into the world of cryptocurrency, including some of the different cryptos, how Jeff got into it, the different kinds of “mining,” and where they think it’s headed now. They also talk about the CES tradeshow and the pandemic.
Apple vs Facebook, Facebook vs Privacy – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-17
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest back and forth between Apple and Facebook over user privacy.
Apple Hits Back at Facebook in Response to Social Media Giant's Newspaper Ads
Apple has hit back at Facebook and defended its stance on iOS privacy, following adverts in major newspapers from the social media giant.
Since 2011 Apple’s Employee Giving Program Logged 1.6 Million Volunteer Hours
Apple posted some statistics for its Employee Giving Program on Wednesday along with some new stories for 2020.
Apple Overhauls Privacy Policy, Makes it Easier to Read
Apple has redesigned its privacy policy page on Monday to make it a bit easier to read and it’s now separated into distinct, clickable sections.
AirPods Max, Irish Streaming Law, Replacing iPhone Camera Lenses, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 539
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Apple’s new AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. They also discuss a proposed law from Ireland that would require 30% of all streaming content to be made in Europe, something that could radically affect Apple TV+. And, Jeff Gamet explains how he broke his iPhone’s camera lens cover and how he replaced it.
Apple 'Uniquely Positioned' to Launch 360-Degree Bundle
Apple could create a “360-degree bundle” encompassing both hardware and software, according to analysis by investors.
Apple Declines to Sign up in French Big Tech Initiative... For Now
Apple and Amazon have, for the moment, not signed up to a French initiative trying to unite Big Tech behind a set of principles.
Apple Faces France Antitrust Complaint Over Privacy Controls
Apple is facing an antitrust complaint in France over its plans to restrict trackers used in mobile advertising.
Apple Invited to Showdown EU Talks
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Facebook are among the tech companies invited to partake in video talks with the EU next week, Reuters reported. It is to discuss draft rules set to be imposed on them that will be presented by Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton to Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager on December 9.
The video conference on Nov. 24 will discuss the proposed rules, which are known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA). Some companies do not think the discussion will lead to changes at this late stage, people close to the companies said on condition of anonymity. The DSA will require tech companies to explain how their algorithms work and also open up their ad archives to regulators and researchers. The DMA targets online gatekeepers with a list of dos, such as sharing data with rivals and regulators, and don’ts, such as not favouring their own services. Breton has invited chief executives from about 20 companies, which also include Microsoft, Booking.com, Expedia, Trivago, DuckDuckGo, a person familiar with the matter said. It was unclear whether CEOs would take part or send senior executives.
Hands-on with HomePod mini and Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 538
Jeff Gamet is back with Bryan Chaffin to talk about his hands-on experience with Apple’s new HomePod mini. How it sounds, how it compares with HomePod, and how it compares with Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Echo Dot. They also run over their hands-on time with macOS Big Sur.
Apple Celebrates 40 Years of its Campus in Cork, Ireland
Apple is celebrating 40-years of its campus in Cork, Ireland – the site which now serves as its European headquarters.
Apple's New Macs, the M1 Processor, and macOS Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 537
Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jeff Gamet to dive deep into Apple’s new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini, with special attention on the Apple M1 processor that powers them. They also talk about macOS Big Sur.
Apple Outlines Support For Veterans Programs
To mark Veterans Day, Apple reinforced its backing for veterans and organizations that support them in a variety of ways.
Apple is One of The Firms Discussing Purchase of Podcast-Maker Wondery
Apple is reportedly one of the firms to have held discussions about buying independent podcast-maker Wondery.
Apple to Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Tim Cook China Sales Comments
Apple will face a class-action lawsuit from a group of shareholders over comments Tim Cook made on an analyst call.
Former Apple Software Engineer David Shayer - BGM Interview
David Shayer worked as an Apple software engineer for 18 years. He worked on the Apple Watch, iPod, and Radar, Apple’s bug tracking system, among other projects. He was an independent Mac software developer for a decade, and clients included Apple, Microsoft, Symantec and the U.S. Navy.
David told about how he learned to program, some of which was on an Apple II and some on a Mac in the 1980s. He went on to tell me about how he was hired by Apple. Twice. The second time he worked on the iPod file system and database. In the process he learned how Apple products are designed, and that included some great stories about Steve Jobs, his design sense, and the iPod team’s interaction with Jobs. There were other fascinating Steve Jobs stories. We finished with his revealing article about how Apple OS software development works.
Media Monday, Apple Event Announcement – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-02
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s event announcement, and the first year of TV+.