I sincerely hope that Apple never intended to close their directory from third parties and what we’re seeing now is simply a misunderstanding or a bug that will be fixed quickly. This change would absolutely not be Apple’s interests, because someone else (e.g. Google or Spotify) would step up and claim ownership of the universal podcast directory. That would clearly not be good for Apple, because being in control of such a directory has inherently a lot of value.
Read MoreOf a republic's best state and of the new island Utopia
I don’t think Thomas More was 100% serious when he wrote his book about Utopia. In fact, he describes the book as “a truly golden little book, no less beneficial than entertaining”. And entertaining it is indeed. It’s funny that we’re still today using his word to describe a system we think is ideal, or even too good to be true. When reading More’s description with 21st century eyes, one might think that he’s actually describing a dystopia rather than a paradise.
Read MoreA deeper look at the new iMac
I’m still impressed by the new iMac and it’s a big improvement to the previous generation. The new form factor is fabulous, despite the slightly oversized chin, and after a long break we got some color alternatives again! Much of the improvement is thanks to the small but powerful M1 chip and this new iMac proves that Apple is making good progress on their 2-year transition to Apple Silicon. The main drawback is the size of the display and I would have loved to hear that they’re planning to release a larger model later this year.
Read MoreWe got AirTags but the completely revamped iMac stole the show
The “Spring Loaded” Apple event delivered a solid package of relevant updates and we even got a completely new product – the Airtag – which of course is a rare treat. I’m also very excited to see how the new updates to Apple Podcasts will impact the entire podcasting ecosystem. The new iMac with its stunning new sleek design stole the show and the iPad Pro, especially the larger 12.9” version with the Liquid Retina XDR display, continues to be an impressive device.
Read MoreIf it takes less than two minutes, just do it
The power of the 2-minute rule is evident, because it really drives you to get things done. The rule also appears simple and straightforward, but turns out to be surprisingly hard to follow rigorously.
Read MoreThose AirTags might be handy after all
It will be interesting to see if Apple can once again do its magic, i.e. enter a market not as the first player, but as the one who actually delivers a winning product. This is a product that clearly needs to be launched at an event because Apple wants to tell its own story about how it’s different from the competition and how it deals with potential privacy and security issues.
Read MoreThe Power of an Inbox
Based on Allen’s GTD methodology, I’ve developed my own productivity system, which has served me well for the past 5 years. It contains elements from all five steps mentioned above, but I’ve found that getting the first step right, i.e. capturing everything that pops up in your mind systematically and placing them into a centralized “inbox”, is key to everything.
Read MoreThe joy of mindful walking
To me, mindful walking simply means walking while being aware of each step and the breath. Some say it can be practiced anywhere, whether you are alone in nature or with others in a crowded city. Mindful walking works best when there’s no rush and no place to get to. You just move forward completely aware of the present moment, calmly taking one slow step after the other. If done correctly, without overdoing it, mindful walking can bring tranquility and clarity into your mind and body.
Read MoreThe risks are high when you strike nuclear facilities
Whatever the motivation for the Natanz attack was, and however compelling the risk/reward calculation looked, it’s undeniably true that there’s a high risk of disastrous consequences when nuclear facilities are involved.
Read MoreIf showing charts is your #1 AR use-case, think again!
Don’t get me wrong, charts are great, but if you want to get the early adopters excited, you might instead want to emphasize with examples what AR can do for your workouts, your in-store shopping experiences, or your business conferences. And don’t forget about gaming and entertainment! I, for one, am hoping that using the AR glasses will be as much fun as useful.
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