I use the folder method and just go through it occasionally to delete the screesnhots.
Apple offering Covid-19 testing to staff returning to offices
Slowly but surely things are getting back to a semblance of normalcy. How is it at your workspace?
How to save web articles for reading at a later time
I’ve tried them all and I still come back to and frequently use the Pocket service.
Apple TV Plus, other new streamers are looking to crash the Emmy party
It may not exactly be “slow and steady wins the race” but Apple isn’t rushing success and grabbing at everything on offer. Its Apple TV+ content seems very meticulous and measured, even if I don’t like every show.
AMC has ‘substantial doubt’ that it can survive coronavirus outbreak shutdown
With so many summer blockbusters put on hold or postponed until the fall or later, it’s not looking good for movie theaters in general. Even then, how many of us want to go into a theater even half full of strangers? I know my family and I are unlikely to go to a movie theater until next year at the earliest.
Australian hacker fined for leaking Apple employee details online
The defense tried to argue that Apple “encouraged” such actions through its bug bounty program but the judge wasn’t having it. As it is, the hacker got off fairly lightly with a fine and probation.
CES will be held in-person in Las Vegas next year
CES is smart to make an announcement and plans for next year but the situation may still be fluid by then. Even if it’s not, at the best of times CES, with its 175,000 attendees, is a Petri dish that I hated going to. I bet a lot of folks will skip at least this one.
Fix your crappy phone photos with this powerful app
Snapseed is my go-to editing app. Almost all of my “serious” iOS photos get edited through Snapseed.
Apple unveils first look at new original comedy series “Ted Lasso,” starring Jason Sudeikis
I love Sudeikis and the premise of this is utterly ridiculous which guarantees I’ll watch it. The trailers and “behind the scenes” videos on YouTube are hilarious.
The Ars verdict is in: Space Force is the best new series of 2020 (so far)
I’m sure the tech and space inconsistencies (even with my limited knowledge of both) will drive me nuts but I’m still looking forward to watching this show this weekend.
Head Pointer demo by Christopher Hills
Check it out. Head Pointer is an amazing accessibility feature of the latest version of Catalina.
An oral history of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is still, 30+ years later, a great film not just for its groundbreaking CGI but also for a great story and amazing visuals.
Bizzarrini P538: first wash in 32 years!
If you’re a fan of cars, this is mindbogglingly sad. For over thirty years, these cars have been hidden, collecting dust. I’d never even heard of a Bizzarrini but it is a beautiful car.
Which Batmobile is best? This documentary looks at all Batman’s rides
I’m old enough to remember the “original” car from the silly TV series. It’s always going to be my favourite.
What actually happens when you recycle
While it’s likely slightly different in every area, this start to finish journey is still interesting. We are “forced” to do recycling in our small community and there are fines if you don’t. But I disagree with the premise that it’s “our” job so much as corporations and governments have discovered they can put the onus on individual consumers for recycling and alleviate the responsibility of business to do more.
How to make your HomePod recognize multiple users
I don’t have or use a HomePod but this might come in handy for some of you. I wonder if we’ll ever get multi-user support for the iPad?
A boy, a bear and a close call in the mountains of Italy
That is one very calm 12 year old.
The Panama Papers documentary trailer
A documentary guaranteed to make you angry at rich people.
How to use Zoom or FaceTime with an Apple TV (or any TV)
My wife has Zoom meetings all the time and when I showed her how this was possible, she turned her nose up at it with a “…Eww…why?” So your mileage may vary.
Apple car speculation: the missing pieces
I’ll quibble with Gassee’s headline – there are no “missing pieces.” There’s only the hope, wishes and fever dreams of people who want this to happen without ever examining the question Gassee asks, “Why would Apple do this?”
Apple reissuing numerous iOS app updates, potentially related to recent ‘this app is no longer shared’ bug
That explains why I woke up to dozens of apps needing to be “updated” this AM.
Apple promotes Apple TV+ for kids
There are some cute shows here. Unfortunately, my 14-year-old is a little too old for most of them. Ironically enough, we adults love “Home Before Dark.”
The 1986 Oldsmobile Incas had the wildest dashboard you’ve never seen
What an abomination, not only of the steering wheel but also the dash and the doors. Thank God this never went into production.
These iPhone tricks on TikTok are kinda blowing my mind right now
I never thought I’d learn anything from TikTok but there are some cool tricks listed here.
Netflix will start cancelling inactive members’ subscriptions
This is a great PR move by Netflix. According to Netflix, “inactive accounts represent less than a half of one percent of its overall member base,” so it won’t affect the company’s bottom line by much but they get a nice “we’re the good guys!” bump out of it.
The painful death of BlackBerry
The story of BlackBerry’s epic fall from the top of the tech mountain is a cautionary tale for many companies, Apple included.
Top 50 sports documentaries of all time
While some of us are waiting for sports to come back, we can argue about this list.
The fabled “Snyder Cut” of Justice League will officially premiere in 2021
I guess this is how hard up we are for content. An extra-long version of a pretty bad movie.
Today’s Google doodle in honour of Nicholas Winton
Did you notice the Google doodle on Google’s home page today? Today is the birthday of the late Nicholas Winton who rescued 669 children during World War II.
Apple says it is reopening more stores
I have no compelling reason to go to an Apple Store at the best of times but I certainly wouldn’t go to one now. But it would be interesting to see how Apple pulls this off and I have every expectation they will do so.