So, deep voices make things look bigger? There’s definitely a dirty joke in there somewhere. And I have quite a deep voice.
Seasonal timelapse from a drone
Very clever and inventive use of a drone.
Clips app: The ultimate guide
Apparently, this is everything you could ever want to know about Clips.
Evan Nagao at the European Yoyo Championships
I can barely get a yo-yo to go down and back up. This guy is doing stunts that would have me strangled by my own string. And his choice of music is inspired.
The curious story of Magic Girl, the would-be greatest pinball machine of all time
I had no idea the world of pinball game creation could be so full of intrigue and drama.
Siri is dying. Long live Susan Bennett
I’m not sure where the “Siri is dying” part of the story comes from and the web site’s layout is annoying as hell but it’s an interesting article nonetheless.
Wouldn’t it be nice if Mac error messages actually told us what’s wrong?
This has been an eternal frustration for Mac users, more so for those of us who used the OS before OS X when these error messages seemed even more frequent. They’ve always been frustratingly opaque.
Apple has an official permit to test self-driving cars in California, DMV confirms
As usual, the media jumps to conclusions. Apple might be testing autonomous cars but I believe it’s more likely testing autonomous car systems for inclusion into other manufacturer’s vehicles.
Apple shares three special Shot on iPhone ads to celebrate Children’s Day in Turkey
I love seeing these ads Apple creates for other countries. I can’t wait to see the ones they produce for my native Canadian language.
NHL adding iPads on benches for playoffs
NHL coaches have been given more technology on the bench in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
“Cassini’s Grand Finale”
I bet you’ve never felt this wistful about a space probe before.
Nubrella is a hands-free umbrella that can keep your camera dry
As a much of a gadget geek as anyone but this is utterly ridiculous. It may not flip inside out until 41mph but, among other things, you just put a sail over your head, jerking you around like a rag doll. Not conducive to steady shooting.
Mac-themed Apple Watch charger: $10 on Amazon
If you buy only one Apple Watch charging stand, make it this one.
20 of the world’s most stunning theaters
There’s something about these kinds of theaters that make the event you are watching so much better. Definitely take the time to scroll through these images.
Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name” on toy instruments
Rage Against The Machine is one of my all time favorite bands and this bonkers renditon is so good.
Stream your favorite animated classics for $5 a month
I bet this will be a no-brainer if you have kids.
Hover Camera Passport Drone at the Apple store
Tempted. Luckily, I’m poor.
Does Google’s AutoDraw AI grasp modern art better than you?
Ignoring the headline, AutoDraw can be very helpful for people like me who can’t draw a straight line with a ruler.
Undercover in an iPhone factory
Factory work is never easy. It’s often mindless, tedious work.
How to do 12 different accents
She doesn’t actually “teach” you how to do it but it’s interesting to hear and see the differences in the accents.
An illustrated history of iOS
This is amazingly well done.
Code unlocks secret on the Bank of Canada’s new $10 bill website
I can’t tell – is this nerdy, cool, or Nerdy Cool?
Apple Pay to rule over Samsung, Android rivals, study says
Take these studies with a grain of salt but (having never used the alternatives) I’ve found Apple Pay on my phone, even for internet transactions, frighteningly easy and compelling to use.
Qualcomm hits back at Apple in legal battle
The other shoe has dropped.
Send Starbucks gifts with iMessage
Do something nice for a Starbucks fan in your life.
What if ‘The Matrix’ starred Will Smith?
I didn’t know Smith had turned down The Matrix. But to turn it down to do the awful “Wild Wild West”? That’s gotta hurt.
Grandparents roll the dice, play elves in ‘D&D AARPG’
These are really fun videos to watch. They bring me back to my D&D playing days in high school and college.
FCC nixes proposal that would’ve allowed cellphone calls on planes
I am unreasonably happy over this decision.
What is your favorite macOS menubar app?
I try to keep my menu bar items to a bare minimum but there are some great suggestions here.
How not to create traffic jams, pollution and urban sprawl
Parking isn’t one of those things you think about until you can’t find a space. But is surprising how it can affect the livability of an area.