I’m sure no Loop readers would fall for any of these but this is a great article to pass along to those you know who may not be as technically literate.
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HBO’s “McMillions” official trailer
I read about this years ago and it pissed me off. I was an avid player of this silly game during this time (although I haven’t set foot in a MacDonald’s in decades) and I knew I had no chance of winning. Little did we know, none of us did.
Barr asks Apple to unlock iPhones of Pensacola gunman
Regardless of CEO Cook’s seemingly (even if out of necessity) chummy relationship with President Trump, Apple’s response to this will likely be the same as it was in a similar case in 2016 – Apple will tell the government to go pound sand.
Apple’s new privacy features have further rattled the location-based ad market
As always, I have little to no sympathy for companies trying to make a living off selling my data without my expressed permission.
Incredibly satisfying sphericons
I’ve never wanted a 3D printer more than after watching this video.
The iPod timeline from 1st phone call to shipping product
I saw this on Twitter and it blew my mind.
Apple TV+ takes home its first awards win, as Billy Crudup named Best Supporting Actor at the Critics Choice Awards
No argument here. Crudup was a scene-stealing delight.
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro video “Daughter”
I’M NOT CRYING! YOU’RE CRYING!
Oprah Winfrey steps away from Russell Simmons accuser doc, pulls from Apple+
This happens on a fairly regular basis in Hollywood but will nonetheless be a blow to Apple. It is the second film to be pulled from Apple’s lineup. The Banker was pulled late last year.
Apple’s announces a Smart Battery Case replacement program for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
If you have the battery case for any of these three affected phones, contact Apple about getting a replacement.
The Dalrymple Report: Volume, AppleCare, and Dio Holograms
I don’t think Dave and I have ever talked about the legendary singer Ronnie James Dio on the show before, but we fix that this week. We also discuss the various ways to adjust volume levels on iOS and Dave’s surprise check from AppleCare.
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Forget Top Gun: Maverick—let’s settle Blue Thunder vs. Airwolf once and for all
What a great trip down memory lane. I’ve studiously avoided re-watching Blue Thunder because I don’t want my childhood memories of enjoying it immensely be ruined by discovering, as an adult, that it was actually a bad movie.
Inside a Chinese iPhone battery making factory
This was a lot more interesting than I expected it to be.
Steve Jobs iPhone 2007 presentation
I was in the audience that day 13 years ago. While we “knew” it was going to be called the iPhone, we had no idea what it would actually look like. To say it blew our minds would be an understatement.
This Subaru Forester has an NSFW acronym
This is one of those stories you absolutely can’t believe is true until you see it yourself and even when you do, you think, “How the hell did that make it this far!?”
The Mandalorian as a Spaghetti Western
If you’re “of a certain age,” (read: old), this will be comedy gold for you. Personally, I’d rather watch this series than the actual Mandalorian which I found boring and tedious.
Quibi versus the world
I predict this will flame out inside two years.
Front and center
Call me an old dog who can’t learn new tricks but this might be the fastest I’ve ever spent three dollars.
For the love of God, don’t buy an 8K TV
Is there any real interest in 8K TVs or is it all manufacturer hype? Personally, I won’t even bother looking into them until the price comes down significantly.
This browser extension shows if books on Amazon are at your local library
My small local library isn’t included but if yours is (you can check here), then this extension might come in handy.
Apple privacy officer says that ‘building back doors’ to access iPhone data won’t help solve crimes
This appearance has been touted as “Apple returns to CES!” but it’s all hype. Not what Horvath said but the seeming importance so many in the tech media seemed to place on her panel showing.
Tesla wing door vs. the garage
They’ve got a six car garage so I bet they can afford the repairs. My question is, how the hell does the Tesla not warn the driver the door is open or better yet, not move if the doors are open!?
The chroniclers of Jeopardy!
I discovered the J! Archive many years ago when I was prepping to try and be on the show (never actually made it). The website is a throwback to the “old days” of Web 1.0 and is an incredible time sink you should not even look at unless you’ve got several hours to kill.
If you’re going to share a map of the Australian bushfires, please make sure it’s correct
The situation in Australia is bad enough without people passing along incorrect information. Most of the “fire maps” you’ve seen on social media in the past few days are, at the very least, misleading.
Official trailer for Apple TV+’s “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet”
The trailers for this show have me caught between thinking it will be great or epically stupid. We’ll find out starting February 7th.
Apple’s Breathe app on the Apple Watch has been confusing people for years
I don’t suffer from this confusion (I “breathe” with the app when it’s convenient but give it no further thought) but this is a good primer into what’s going on behind the scenes.
Downlink 2.0: custom views of earth
I love these “earth views”.
Apple sweeps device sales during key U.S. holiday week
I find it interesting the iPhone 11 Pro doesn’t make this list. Looks like consumers are being budget conscious or going big, with no room in the middle for the “simple” Pro.
Top 5 crashes of 2019
A little light viewing for your Monday. Considering most of these crashes occurred at upwards of 75-100 mph, it’s amazing that all the riders were OK.
Apple posts the fourth in its #ShotoniPhone experiments series: “IV: Fire & Ice”
As usual, I find the behind the scenes video even more interesting.