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

Published: Aug. 14, 2024, 12:30 a.m.

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.

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  • Apple's Mac Mini with M4 chip will be its smallest computer ever.
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  • Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; 'degrading its brand'.
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  • Apple's permissions features are out of balance.
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  • macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps.
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  • It took Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro to make me appreciate Nintendo's Virtual Boy.
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  • Apple continuing work on smart glasses.
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  • Apple prototypes and corporate secrets are for sale online\u2014if you know where to look.
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Picks of the Week:

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  • Alex's Pick: Audinate Dante to Analog
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  • Andy's Picks: RetroArch and OpenEMU
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  • Jason's Pick: Shareshot
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