As first reported by the YML Daily and later confirmed by 9to5Mac, Apple inaugurated the opening of it’s Apple Park Campus with a “rainbow” stage and performance. The stage and adjacent area will continue to be used as a space for all hands meetings, parties, and WWDC Beer Bashes.
Why every cyclist needs a pool noodle
Yeah, it may look silly and isn’t 100% effective but anything that increases the margin of safety is a good thing. Plus, it helps when you go jump in a lake.
Building bridges: six sets of reaching arms clasp hands over a Venice waterway
I’d seen the original all over Instagram and this new version is even more spectacular.
Photographer Rachael Short explores the beauty of simplicity with iPhone
This is a sad but ultimately empowering profile of a person who has persevered.
The Big Bang Theory’s long reign, explained
I enjoyed The Big Bang Theory immensely for what it was – a silly little comedy. While I’d never call it a “great” show, I looked forward to watching it each week and I’m sorry its run has come to an end.
Should you leave your Mac running all the time?
This is a question as old as computers. For what it’s worth, my computer only gets shut down when it’s required by a software update.
Adobe warning of legal problems if subscribers keep using old versions of Creative Cloud apps
I got my “cease and desist” letter. Adobe continues to make decisions that hurt average customers. It’s unlikely individuals would “face potential “infringement claims” from Dolby and Adobe is just using the wording as a scare tactic.
Apple employees are receiving their Apple credit cards
You’ll be able to get yours — if you want one — later this summer.
Postal address insanity: Why I switched from Spotify to Apple Music
As Centers said on Twitter, “I don’t just love Apple Music, but after trying everything else, I’m convinced that it’s the least-awful streaming service.” Damning with faint praise.
The sound of millions of Monarch butterflies
I’ve always wanted to visit this Monarch sanctuary in Michoacán, Mexico.
Selfies don’t kill people
I love this take on these “selfie death” stories.
Mom skips her own FSU graduation to attend her son’s CMU graduation
Central Michigan University: To attend her son Stephan’s commencement ceremony, Sharonda Wilson was unable to attend her own from Ferris State University. Learning this, @cmichprez contacted FSU President Eisler and was able to confer her degree on behalf of FSU's … Continued
Apple shares first official photos of Carnegie Library store in DC
I wish I still lived in the area. Even from Nashville or Connecticut, I’d ride to see the re-opening of this gorgeous building.
What to expect from Marzipan
Really interesting look at what the future holds after WWDC 2019.
Apple CEO Tim Cook pays surprise visit to Orlando teen computer whiz
This had to be insanely exciting for this 16-year-old and what a great thing for Cook to do.
StopTheNews forces Apple News links to open in Safari
This comes in very handy but it feels like something Apple might not approve of. But I’ll use it regardless.
The price of plenty: how beef changed America
When I lived on a farm, I was involved in a very minor aspect of the beef industry and even at that level, it was pretty brutal. I can’t imagine it on an industrial scale.
The pros and cons of noise-canceling headphones
I was an early user of the original Bose noise-canceling headphones and, while I liked them well enough, I’ve switched to noise attenuating earphones and on the motorcycle, simple earplugs that do a great job of reducing decibel levels.
Real-time satellite imagery on your desktop with Downlink
Dave posted about dynamic wallpapers on Monday and I thought this would be a nice addition to that story.
Microsoft teases its Edge browser for macOS
I’m looking forward to testing this out. The “perfect” browser hasn’t been made yet and it’s not likely this will be it either but competition is good.
Warren Buffett’s Paper Wizard
This is a wonderful silly game reminiscent of the “paper route” games of years ago but that music has to go.
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks protecting customers’ private data, limiting screen time: ‘You are not our product’
I’m glad to see this issue seems to finally be coming up on Cook’s radar. Parents are hungry for options to help them manage the screen time and content on their children’s’ devices.
The push to break up Big Tech, explained
None of the efforts to break up these companies will actually come to fruition – as the article points out, US anti-trust laws are mostly about high prices – but it may bring about additional regulation of the companies, something that must be worrisome to the companies involved.
Drag Race: 2019 BMW S1000RR vs McLaren 720S vs Ariel Atom 4
I love these videos and, while the car usually wins, the results here were actually surprising.
How to land on the moon
Unsurprisingly, it ain’t easy.
This goofy Apple Computer video from 1987 has futuristic gadgets that we’re still waiting for
If you were around Apple in 1987, you can be forgiven for believing this was a viable future for the company in ten years. The reality was much less rosy though.
Beautiful footage of humpback whales making a bubble net
Spectacular.
Yes, buying alcohol is still illegal in parts of the U.S.
This is such a weird and wonderful quirk of US liquor laws. I still remember my first visit to the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg and saying, “let’s go to the pub afterward!” and being incredibly disappointed by the response.
Buffett says Berkshire is sticking with Apple and he’s pleased with latest earnings report
Good news for Apple in general. Warren Buffett is seen as a bellwether for stable, sane stock market analysis that doesn’t chase trends.
Powerbeats Pro now available to pre-order in U.S. and Canada
Will you be getting a pair?