cover of episode MBW 934: Screws, Not Glues - M4 Mac Mini, Patreon, Virtual Boy

MBW 934: Screws, Not Glues - M4 Mac Mini, Patreon, Virtual Boy

2024/8/14
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The upcoming M4 Mac Mini is rumored to sport a new slimmer design. Apple is facing scrutiny for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions. macOS Sequoia is adding permission prompts for screenshots and recording apps. And a cool Nintendo Virtual Boy emulator is usable on the Vision Pro.

  • Apple's Mac Mini with M4 chip will be its smallest computer ever.

  • Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; 'degrading its brand'.

  • Apple's permissions features are out of balance.

  • macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps.

  • It took Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro to make me appreciate Nintendo's Virtual Boy.

  • Apple continuing work on smart glasses.

  • Apple prototypes and corporate secrets are for sale online—if you know where to look.

Picks of the Week:

  • Alex's Pick: Audinate Dante to Analog

  • Andy's Picks: RetroArch and OpenEMU

  • Jason's Pick: Shareshot

Hosts: Leo Laporte), Alex Lindsay), Andy Ihnatko), and Jason Snell)

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