This post is only the surface of the article which also includes helpful photos and videos. https://www.whathifi.com/us/amp/advice/23-apple-homepod-tips-tricks-and-features 24 Apple HomePod/HomePod Mini tips, tricks and features By Kashfia Kabir First Published 5 months ago "Hey Siri, what can I get HomePod and HomePod Mini to do?" The much-vaunted Apple HomePod – the company's first smart speaker and its first purely … Continue reading Apple HomePod tricks, tricks & features
Stephen King’s favorite story is on Apple TV+ June 4th
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/27/stephen-king-reveals-how-liseys-story-on-apple-tv-is-his-favorite-tale Stephen King reveals why 'Lisey's Story' on Apple TV+ is his favorite tale By William Gallagher | May 27, 2021 Writer Stephen King talks about making the "very scary" Apple TV plus series, "Lisey's Story." King's eight-part series, based on his novel, debuts on June 4, 2021. "It's a very scary story in a lot of ways," says King. … Continue reading Stephen King’s favorite story is on Apple TV+ June 4th
Can robotic cats help the lonely?
Altho this article is aimed at the elderly lonely, I can see these robot cats being a comfort for almost anyone who is socially isolated. What Robots Can—and Can’t—Do for the Old and Lonely For elderly Americans, social isolation is especially perilous. Will machine companions fill the void? By Katie Engelhart May 24, 2021 Many states … Continue reading Can robotic cats help the lonely?
Olivia Rodrigo — latest musician singing about heartbreak written about by the “Serious Press”
Have two articles for you about the hottest artist of the moment. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/06/07/how-olivia-rodrigo-became-pops-brightest-new-star? June 7, 2021 Issue How Olivia Rodrigo Became Pop’s Brightest New Star On “Sour,” Rodrigo delivers eleven semisweet songs, almost all of them about love gone wrong. By Kelefa Sanneh May 31, 2021 Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” is a beautifully crafted howl of romantic … Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo — latest musician singing about heartbreak written about by the “Serious Press”
Heading out into the big bad world from college — apps to help
Many critical decisions need to be made almost immediately after obtaining the first job after your degree -- and almost no guidance has been given about these practicalities. Here are some apps that can help. https://www.wsj.com/articles/hey-2021-grads-these-apps-can-prepare-you-for-adulting-11622289600? Hey, 2021 Grads, These Apps Can Prepare You for Adulting Life after college is full of decisions about 401(k)s, … Continue reading Heading out into the big bad world from college — apps to help
5 apps already on your iPhone
bgr.com/tech/iphone-apps-hidden-code-scanner-magnifier-back-tap-feature-5928425/tech ti[ 5 awesome apps are hiding on your iPhone right now, and you had no idea May 31st, 2021 at 9:00 AM By Yoni Heisler Lurking behind the scenes on the iPhone are a handful of hidden apps that you probably had no idea existed. And while you might be inclined to believe that any … Continue reading 5 apps already on your iPhone
Love books? Discovered BookTubing yet?
Before reading this article I was totally ignorant about even the concept of BookTube. That may be generational given the apparent ages of the participants featured in this article. As an avid reader myself, I'm thrilled to see any approach that encourages people not to stop reading anything but periodicals after they leave school. Now … Continue reading Love books? Discovered BookTubing yet?
Apple Watch sees 50% increase in demand in one year
http://www.appleworld.today/2021/05/27/apple-watch-sees-50-year-over-year-increase-in-demand-in-quarter-one/ APPLE WATCH SEES 50% YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE IN DEMAND IN QUARTER ONE NewsWatchDennis SellersMay 27, 2021posted on May. 27, 2021 at 6:44 am Global smartwatch shipments in quarter one of 2021 grew 35% year-over-year, according to Counterpoint Research’s recently published Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. The research group says that Apple maintained its leadership position, catalyzing the overall … Continue reading Apple Watch sees 50% increase in demand in one year
Google makes it very difficult to maintain your privacy
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/30/google-made-it-hard-for-users-to-keep-location-data-private? Google made it hard for users to keep location data private By Malcolm Owen | May 30, 2021 14 CommentsFacebook Twitter Reddit The aggressive collection of location data by Google and the difficulty for users to manage their privacy settings was known as problems by Google employees, lawsuit documents read, with employees declaring "Apple is eating our lunch." Arizona … Continue reading Google makes it very difficult to maintain your privacy
Netflix treats to finish your weekend
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/05/10493622/what-to-watch-netflix-may-28-lucifer-kominsky-method-bo-burnham? You Have 10 New Netflix Treats To Stream This Weekend. Here’s What’s Worth Watching ARIANA ROMEROLAST UPDATED MAY 28, 2021, 7:00 AM PHOTO: COURTESY OF NETFLIX.After the last 14 months, time may feel like it has no meaning, but — summer 2021 is officially here. For proof, take a look at a calendar: this Friday, May … Continue reading Netflix treats to finish your weekend
Jane Austen would be right at home writing about getting into the “right” college
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/05/marriage-college-status-meritocracy/618795/ How College Became a Ruthless Competition Divorced From Learning It is a truth universally acknowledged that elite parents, in possession of excellent jobs, want to get their kids into college. MAY 6, 2021 Daniel Markovits Professor at Yale Law School and the author of The Meritocracy Trap It is a truth universally acknowledged,” Jane Austen begins Pride … Continue reading Jane Austen would be right at home writing about getting into the “right” college
All the sad, lonely post-pandemic pets
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/05/pandemic-puppies-will-be-alone-first-time/619024/ All the Sad, Lonely Pandemic Puppies How are dogs that have never been apart from their owners going to deal with post-pandemic life? SARAH ZHANG MAY 27, 2021 GETTY / THE ATLANTIC Bowen the goldendoodle is never home alone. When he first came home as a puppy, last June, his parents were working remotely … Continue reading All the sad, lonely post-pandemic pets
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