The closer we get to self-driving cars, the more inevitable (unfortunately) this will become.
Monday is the tenth anniversary of the iPhone launch
This video shows the announcement at the 2007 Macworld Expo. I was in the room and it was an amazing experience but, ten years ago, none of us could have predicted how the iPhone would literally change the world.
The 50 best iOS games of 2016
I’m not a big gamer but everyone should be able to find one or two games on this list they’d like to play.
Made in CNY
In honour of Chinese New Year, Apple has posted these absolutely gorgeous wallpapers for you to download.
Tim Cook and other Apple execs miss out on bonus pay after disappointing 2016
Don’t shed a tear. All of them make more in one year, “disappointing” or otherwise, than most of us will see in our lifetimes.
These stunning shadow maps show where sunlight does not fall
If you know someone who is a map lover (like me!), check out these digital maps on Etsy. I’m especially fond of the ones showing the difference between Roads of the USA vs the Roads of Canada map. Spoiler alert: for a country of our size, we don’t have many roads. Thanks to the_pc_doc for the li
Apple pulled the New York Times app in China, showing just how much power that country has over tech firms
Ignoring Recode’s breathless “showing just how much power that country has over tech firms” (that’s been obvious for a very long time), it does shows who is more important to Apple.
Free 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Canada is celebrating its 150th Birthday in 2017 and this free pass is a great way to visit some of the most beautiful national parks in the world.
The Dog Factory: inside the sickening world of puppy mills
I hope there’s a special place in hell for people who abuse animals and another for those who willingly buy animals from such places. I’ve had several dogs and cats in my life (I got my latest one a few weeks ago, a 5-year-old cat named Wallace who is “The World’s Clumsiest Cat”) and every one of them has come from the local version of the SPCA. WARNING: The story includes some disturbing and heartbreaking images of abused animals.
AirBar first look: The Mac finally gets a touch screen
No…just….no….
In 2017, cars are at the frontier of technology
“Cars at the frontier of technology” is both a good thing and a bad thing. At least for those of us in North America, cars are still an important part of life and not just a way to get from point A to point B. But the increasing reliance on technology, to drive sales if nothing else, may be outstripping both a driver’s and our government’s ability to comprehend the direction we are heading.
The evolution of Disney animation
I love Disney movies but I bet most of you are like me and look fondly upon even the animation styles of the early films, crude as they seem to be by today’s standards.
Sierra PDF problems get worse in 10.12.2
I don’t use PDFs enough or in this way for this to be an issue but in reading the article, you can see how this will affect many developers.
Mac malware of 2016
This is a long and complicated post but might be of interest to those of you who deal with these issues.
The truth about the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit
I find the extreme smugness of the Adam character to be so annoying as to be almost unwatchable but this video in particular is interesting if only for the myth busting.
Apple’s 2016 in review
I don’t agree with everything Chuq says but he’s a guy who has been in the trenches at Apple so what he writes is at the very least interesting and worthy of discussion.
The scientific reason you should be watching Planet Earth
I don’t think you need a scientific reason. Watch it just because it’s good TV.
Best alternatives to Apple TV
I don’t use my Apple TV enough to bother to look for alternatives but I’m curious if any of you use alternatives or additions to the Apple TV and why.
What could have entered the Public Domain on January 1, 2017?
It’s such a shame corporate interests have negated public interests on this issue.
A billion dollar gift for Twitter
Hard to argue with this list but having Dorsey respond with, “Yeah – we really need to add editing” isn’t encouraging.
The weirdest German New Year’s Eve habit you’ve never heard of
I love hearing and reading about other cultures’ traditions, superstitions, and customs.
Apple’s AirPods may be the best Bluetooth earbuds for Android
Interesting review of the AirPods from “the other side of the fence” but sad that this line had to be included: “if Apple’s name wasn’t on the box it would be a must-buy for many Android users.”
Evolving iPad desktop usage
I’m always interested in how others manage to use their iPad full-time. I love my iPad and use it every day but there is no way I can make it my full-time machine.
This 76-year-old has spent his entire life repairing cameras
Warning: There’s quite a bit of camera porn in this video.
What it’s like to stand at the threshold to space
Just from the excerpt, I want to read this book.
4K HDR Blu Ray – Is it worth it?
With CES coming in a few days, there will be a tsunami of news and PR about 4K HDR Blu Ray being the “next big thing”. But, unless you are a serious cinephile (and have serious money to burn), you can probably ignore the vast majority of 4K HDR news out of the 2017 CES.
Trent Reznor talks about the iPod, vinyl records, and his role at Apple Music
Reznor fascinates me and I’ve always enjoyed his thoughts on just about any subject.
HandBrake 1.0.0 Released
Back in the day, Handbrake was an indispensable tool for ripping CDs. Now, I use it regularly to re-encode videos for the Apple TV.
For fact-checking website Snopes, a bigger role brings more attacks
Snopes is my go to site for debunking general fake news.
Apple to hold New Year’s Sale in Japan starting January 2
What a great way to spend your Christmas money.