Ep. 443: WWDC Preview, Apple Design Awards + Other Tech News, Tips, & Picks

There is less than a week before Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference in California. The rumors are flying, but what should we actually expect Apple to announce? They will also announce their app Design Award winners, and once again, there are a lot of great nominees. Plus, we have all the other tech news, including a rousing Just the Headlines segment. Our goal is to help you keep up with tech, so you can get out there and tech better!

Main Topic: WWDC Preview (06:30)
- MacRumors WWDC Roundup
- For the first time since 2021, there won’t be any new hardware at WWDC this year
- Apple Music official 2024 WWDC playlist
- 2024 Apple Design Award finalists

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Lock camera lens (21:05)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:00)
- From Sandy: Common dietary supplement [fish oil] found to reduce aggression by 30%
- Dr Pepper ties Pepsi as America’s #2 soda
- Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
- Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why
- Rules that cut air pollution from shipping may be adding to global warming
- Eventbrite promoted illegal opioid sales to people searching for addiction recovery help
- Ticketmaster hacked. Breach affects more than half a billion users

TAKES:
- MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing (30:50)
- LEGO Apple Store up for vote on Ideas site (33:25)
- YouTube launches Playables mobile games for iOS (35:20)
- YouTube app no longer hijacks Apple TV screen saver after complaints (38:05)
- ICQ, one of the oldest instant messengers shutting down June 26th (39:55)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Trees eating things Instagram - Reddit (40:50)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: The Spatial App for Meta Quest (43:30)

Nate: AUGO Magnetic Screen Door - Self Sealing, Heavy Duty, Hands Free Mesh Partition Keeps Bugs Out - Pet and Kid Friendly - Patent Pending Keep Open Feature - 38 Inch x 83 Inch (48:30)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:35)

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