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!?
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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.
How modern tech has powered our favorite superheroes through the years
What a great Saturday morning read. I bet many people didn’t know Superman couldn’t fly in the original comic books.
What you need to know about the Australia bushfires
I have friends and family in Australia, specifically in New South Wales who are affected by these devastating fires.
In 2020, Apple is poised to push HomeKit forward
Apple still has an opportunity to be a player in the home automation market but “slow and steady” (or “dragging their feet,” depending on your POV) is going to make that a lot more difficult. Luckily, Amazon and Google have the usual privacy and data security issues that slow adoption but Apple needs to move a lot quicker. I had many people asking me about various home automation solutions over the holidays and it was hard to wholeheartedly recommend anything HomeKit-based.
Apple shares top $300 amid optimism about holiday sales
I don’t usually post about the vagaries of Apple’s ups and downs in the stock market but the $300/share threshold is a big deal, especially for those of us who remember when the stock was at $7/share.
Apple responds to report on iOS 13’s frequent location tracking reminders, emphasizes privacy
Little to no sympathy for developers, many of whom are likely abusing Location Services. As for consumer complaints, security and privacy is a PITA but better to have too much than not enough.
VW Beetle’s “The Last Mile”
I never owned one or even much liked them but there’s no denying it was an incredible vehicle that made a difference to millions of people.
Apple and Microsoft contributed the most to the market’s big year and no other stocks were close
Apple had its ups and downs but, from a stock market and share price POV, it was a spectacular year.
Jimmy Iovine knows music and tech. Here’s why he’s worried.
If Iovine is worried, Apple is worried.
The godmother of drumming plays “Down With The Sickness”
I don’t know anything about drumming so I have no idea if this is a difficult piece to play or not but I do love this song and seeing a “grandmother” rip it up is fun to watch.
6 year old Irish girl hilariously insists on going to the pub
“I’m 6 and me mudder won’t let me go to de pub!” She does make a compelling argument.
‘Here we go. The chaos is starting’: An oral history of Y2K
As we end this decade, here’s an interesting look back at the scariness and hype that was Y2K.
Boxing Day, explained
This story is a year old but I still get questions from my American friends about Boxing Day so I thought I’d pass this along. Happy Holidays!
If the holidays suck for you, head to the nicest place on the internet
Here’s hoping you all have a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. If you’re not feeling it this year, that’s OK. Lost of others are in the same boat. Check out this Twitter thread for some holiday cheer and #JoinIn yourself.
Using iPhone’s ‘Night Mode’ to shoot 40 days of darkness in Russia’s north
Some amazing images here. And I echo the writer’s two main frustrations – not being able to turn on Night Mode when I want to and the incredibly annoying “little green ghost spots” when shooting points of light at an angle.
Using the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR
I find these kinds of stories much more interesting than what some YouTuber thinks of the Mac Pro.
Why the iPad is my personal gadget of the decade
Various versions of the iPhone is my choice for “personal gadget of the decade.” What’s yours?
How we are going to the moon
I hope it happens sooner rather than later.
AirPods, Powerbeats Pro & Galaxy Buds: How water-resistant are these wireless headphones?
None of this tech is “waterproof” but a lot of it is surprisingly very water-resistant (yes – there is a difference). How important is water-resistance to you?
It’s hard to ban facial recognition tech in the iPhone era
This is what happens when those who don’t understand technology make laws about technology.
The Dalrymple Report: Gadgets and porch pirates
Dave and I talk about some of the best gadgets over the last decade, Samsung’s inflated numbers, and the scourge the earth—porch pirates.
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The 84 biggest flops, fails, and dead dreams of the decade in tech
This is a truly spectacular list. How many of these products did you buy or buy into?