MBW Picks

Picks from MBW 687: Alex as a Service

Hardware & software:

Kingdom Rush (iOS) at https://www.kingdomrush.com for from Alex Lindsay.
Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control for Smart Home and Entertainment Devices, Hub & App, Works With Alexa for $99.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
FoodNoms (iOS) at https://foodnoms.com for free from Mikah Sergent.
AirFly Pro at https://www.twelvesouth.com for $54.99 from Lori Gil.

Hardware & software:

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K with EF Lens Mount for $2,494.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
Tip: Apple supports iPhones for a long time at https://www.statista.com from Andy Ihnatko.
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography package at https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud for $9.99/month from Andy Ihnatko.
Mujjo Touchscreen Gloves for Winter with 3M Thinsulate | Windproof, Thermal, Insulated Texting Gloves | Touch Screen Gloves for $49.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain MYQ-G0301 – Wireless & Wi-Fi enabled Garage Hub with Smartphone Control for $29.88 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Mikah Sargent.

Hardware & software:

SoundDevices MixPre 3 Portable Audio Recorder for $841.59 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
To get your MacBook Pro screen fixed for free, return it soon because it’s covered for four years within the date of purchase – staingate (tip) from Andy Ihnatko.
Awair Air Quality Monitor for $174.61 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Mikah Sargent.
The Lighthouse (movie – trailer below) from Lori Gil.

Hardware & software:

Beats Solo Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones for $299 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
USPS Informed Delivery at https://informeddelivery.usps.com for free from Andy Ihnatko.
Waterfield Muzetto Leather Bag at https://www.sfbags.com for $269 (starting price) from Mikah Sargent.
iMore has Dark Mode at https://www.imore.com for free from Lori Gil.
Filson Field Bag for $249 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

New Pokémon Go! Event at https://pokemongolive.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
Notion at https://www.notion.so for free (and up) from Andy Ihnatko.
Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure for $79.96 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.
Twelve South BookArc Mod for MacBook | Space-Saaving Modern Vertical Stand for 13″/15″ USB-C MacBook, 13/15″ Retinap Pro and 11″/13″ Air for $29.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Lori Gil.

Here’s a video I think Rene tweeted in the recent weeks that goes over some of the ins and outs of Notion:

Hardware & software:

Spring Apple Watch Sport Loop Bands at https://www.apple.com/shop/watch/bands/sport-loop for $49 from Rene Ritchie.
BBEdit 13 at http://www.barebones.com for $49.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
Halloween VHS Throw Blanket at https://www.creepycompany.com for $34.99 from Lori Gil.

Hardware & software:

NeuralCam (iOS) at for $2.99 from Rene Ritchie.
TWIT.community at https://www.twit.community for free from Leo Laporte.
Untitled Goose Game at https://goose.game for $14.99 (on sale) from Andy Ihnatko.
Friday The 13th: The Ultimate Collection for $16.98 (DVDs on Amazon) from Lori Gil.

Hardware & software:

Crobot for various $ (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Jim Dalrymple.
Documents by Readdle (iOS) at https://readdle.com/documents for from Andy Ihnatko.
MacUpdater (Mac OS) at https://www.corecode.io/macupdater/ for free from Dave Hamilton.
Reality Composer* (iOS) for free from Leo Laporte.

*Note – Not sure if this is the correct pick. I was asleep at the switch when this one came up. Will update when the download is available.

Hardware & software:

IPhone Battery Cases for various $ (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
Spectre Camera (iOS) at https://spectre.cam for $2.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
TextMate 2.0 at https://macromates.com for free from Leo Laporte.
MyNoise (iOS) for free from Lori Gil.