Jean-Louis Gassée unfolds a fascinating tale of a scandal still unfolding, one that touches him personally. I found it to be a riveting read.
Incredible Halloween masks you make yourself
It’s truly hard to express how wonderful these masks are. And if you have kids, working with them to produce a mask they can wear proudly is just awesome.
The bizarrely inspired Computer Show, and an old favorite from Adult Swim
Two equally bizarre experiences, one from Daring Fireball, one from the past, via Adult Swim.
Find alternate versions of songs on the iTunes Store
Have a song you love and want to find other version of it? Kirk McElhearn walks you through the process. Solid tip.
Direct from the “Steve Jobs” set, where 2015 was like 1984
More from Scott Knaster, who was in the room at the original rollout and then on the set providing background for the Steve Jobs movie. Great read, great fun and, most importantly, great pictures.
The Apple Watch could soon predict seizures
EpiWatch is one of a wave of new studies made possible by ResearchKit. Fantastic!
Oh, Microsoft
An inauspicious beginning to Microsoft’s Windows 10 launch. Yikes!
iPhone 6s Films and a new ad
Apple posted a new ad yesterday, a worthy sequel to their first iPhone 6s ad. The video is embedded below. You’ll also find it on Apple’s official iPhone 6s Films page.
Interactive Advertising Bureau on rise of ad blocking: “We messed up”
The IAB put out a statement apologizing for bloated ads and is responding to ad blocking software with a new program designed to force ads to be leaner.
Apple’s biggest fan has died
You can argue about the “biggest fan” title, but he definitely fit that mold. Sad.
Tim Cook Memo: Apple launches RSU shares program for all employees to retain talent
This is an astute business move, and an incredibly generous gesture.
Background data and battery usage of Facebook’s iOS app
Facebook. Grrr.
An iOS 9 Safari content blocker study
Carlos Oliveira pulled together a pretty thorough study, comparing a variety of Safari content blockers, 16 in all.
Some readymade Live Photo Apple Watch faces
A fun little experiment for folks who like to customize their Apple Watch. Live Photos is really showing some traction.
How to manually remove System Preferences panes from your Mac
Short, interesting read.
It’s time for gamers to pay attention to Apple’s hardware again
If you are at all interested in Mac gaming, this is a fascinating read.
The personal assistant that will help Facebook eat the internet
Facebook’s M is a human/AI blend, their approach to a Siri-like system that is fascinating and well worth a look.
CBS CEO Les Moonves interview and an offhand Apple TV comment
Watch the interview, I’ve posted the comments Moonves made about the Apple TV, but the interview is so much more than that.
Paramount opens their vaults, puts huge movie collection on YouTube channel
Watch the trailer embedded in the post for a taste of Paramount’s new YouTube channel.
Taptronome Pro, a perfect Apple Watch app
A few months ago, I reviewed Taptronome and Taptronome Pro, well made and easy to use metronome apps.. Now there’s an Apple Watch app, and it is terrific.
All the TCP/UDP ports used by Apple software
Bookmark and pass along, especially to any IT friends.
M.G. Siegler: Thoughts on the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus
Some key facts about the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.
[VIDEO] Woz offers his take on the myths and reality in the Steve Jobs movie
Solid interview with Woz on the myths and realities associated with Sorkin’s new movie. Watch the video.
Apple loses chip patent lawsuit to University of Wisconsin, faces hefty damages
Moving on to damages phase. Could be up to US$862 million.
A list of all the other things iCloud syncs
Check out David Chartier’s list of things iCloud syncs between devices. Be sure to let him know if you notice anything missing from the list.
6 reasons I couldn’t live without 3D Touch ever again
Allyson Kazmucha, writing for The App Factor, lays out six specific uses for 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s that make a world of difference.
Battery life, load times, and actually giving a shit about your customers
Matt Galligan, writing for Medium, on Facebook being the primary point of battery drain on his brand new iPhone 6s Plus.
Sharing Live Photos with pretty much everyone
Some helpful tips on sharing Live Photos on iOS 9 devices and on social media.
The email that created the IMG tag
An interesting bit of internet history, this email from Marc Andreessen proposes the creation of a core element of HTML, the IMG tag.
Turning down Steve Jobs
This video came out last year, around the 3rd anniversary of Steve’s death. I came across it a few days ago, thought it was appropriate timing and and interesting anecdote. Not sure what the lesson is here, but definitely feels like a parable.