Tech design agency Mutual Mobile put together a solid infographic laying out the process of designing for the Apple Watch as well as an interesting set of pro tips.
Yahoo rolling out on-demand passwords, texted to your phone
This is Yahoo’s latest twist on two factor authentication. You log in to your Yahoo account and enable on-demand passwords. You get a verification code via text, enter it, and you are signed up – On-demand passwords are enabled and your device is verified.
Now, the next time you login, you’ll have the option of having a temporary password texted to your verified device.
An Apple Watch use case
Rob Richman, writing for Opinion8td, on his long hospital stay and the value of having a smart watch on his wrist.
Fifteen Apple TV remote button combos you should know
Rene Ritchie, Editor-in-Chief of iMore, takes a walk through the Apple TV remote’s interface, lays out all the button combos that are, if not secret, certainly non-obvious.
The rarest Pi Day of them all
Happy Pi Day. Huzzah! Please do commence with the celebrating and the carousing.
So why is this Pi Day special? Read on.
Transcript of Tim Cook’s surprise Mad Money call
Serenity Caldwell pulls another rabbit out of her hat, listening and typing, sometimes typing and listening. All for our benefit. A great call, thanks for the transcript.
Another Apple Watch sizing guide
If you are wondering about the relative sizes of the different case and strap sizes, give this sizing guide a try.
Robert Downey Jr. delivers a real bionic arm
I thought this was just fantastic. Robert Downey Jr plays Tony Stark, delivering a bionic arm built by Limbitless founder Albert Manero to a kid in need.
Excerpts from “Becoming Steve Jobs”
Some excerpts from the upcoming biography, Becoming Steve Jobs
ResearchKit added to Apple’s open source page
The description and video from Apple’s ResearchKit page. This is an incredibly important contribution for the medical community.
Find my Apple Watch
Just a thought: Will there be some form of “Find my iPhone” for your Apple Watch? What’s the risk if your Apple Watch is stolen?
The significance of Apple’s China-focused rollout
Good insight into the obvious value Apple sees in growing their Chinese presence. Very interesting.
The new MacBook USB-C connection options
Here’s the details on connecting the new, single port, MacBook Pro to a variety of peripherals.
This is the Apple Watch I will wear
Genius.
Vintage internet ads
Remember CompuServe? Excite? Prodigy? Kind of an ugly nostalgia.
The new MacBook is almost all battery
Check out the picture. The MacBook is mostly battery. An ingenious approach to maximizing battery size.
Collected reactions to the Apple Watch
Jay Yarow at Business Insider pulled together a variety of reactions to some hands-on time with the Apple Watch. These are snap reactions, given without the opportunity to live with the technology, without the benefit of true immersion.
In a nutshell, the reaction feels like one of confusion with the Apple Watch interface.
Why Apple Watch shows 10:09 in all its ads
Every Apple Watch you see in an ad shows a time of 10:09. Some people think its Apple being cheeky. I think it’s more just thoughtful design and attention to detail.
The Apple Watch app, delivered automatically with the iOS 8.2 update
One little goodie that came along for the ride with the brand new iOS 8.2 update is the brand new Apple Watch app. Read on for more info.
Printable Apple Watch, actual size, so you can try it on your own wrist
Kirk McElhearn put together a PDF mockup of both Apple Watch case sizes so you can try them on your wrists while you wait for the real deal.
On Apple Watch pricing (redux)
The long wait is over. The prices have been established. Here are the details.
Don’t have time to watch the entire Apple Watch event video? Watch this instead
This is a nice cut-up of the two hour event video, focusing on the highlights. Unfortunately, it’s in flash, so you’ll need to watch it on your computer. Update: I’ve now added in an embed of an Apple Insider video as well.
The new Apple Watch ad
This is the best kind of ad. Just show off the product, show what it can do. Simple. Perfect.
Here’s what Tim Cook says about Apple Watch
This is a fascinating collection of quotes, more so if you can get Tim Cook’s voice in your head as you read them.
On today’s Apple Watch event
Link to the live feed, plus a few other ramblings.
What HBO Now means to Apple and to Big Cable
Why HBO Now is so critical to Apple and the future of Apple TV
Pebble founder Migicovsky shares insights on smart watch market, Apple Watch, and Android Wear
Interesting interview with Pebble founder Migicovsky. With his $16 million in kickstarter money, I think he has Pebble right where it needs to be, a real sweet spot in the market.
Here’s Ford’s plane
Some pithy words about Harrison Ford, plus a picture of his plane after the crash.
The Apple Watch bet
The terms of the bet? Kirk wins if the price of the highest end Apple Watch Edition is US$2500 or less. One penny more than that and I win.
Mary Poppins death metal
With apologies to Jim. Can not stop watching this.