MBW Picks

Hardware & software:

• BlurScreen at https://www.blurscreen.app for $19 (starting price) from Andy Ihnatko.
• DJI Mini 3 Pro at https://store.dji.com/ for $759 from Rene Ritchie.
• DJI Mini 2 – Ultralight and Foldable Drone Quadcopter, 3-Axis Gimbal with 4K Camera, 12MP Photo, 31 Mins Flight Time, OcuSync 2.0 10km HD Video Transmission for $449 (on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie (if you can’t wait until August for the Mini 3).

Hardware & software:

• Penbook at https://apps.apple.com for free (with in-app purchase) from Andy Ihnatko.
• iJustine Fitness+ Studio Tour at https://www.youtube.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Twelve South HoverBar Duo for iPad / iPad Pro/Tablets | Adjustable Arm with Weighted Base and Surface Clamp Attachments for Mounting iPad for $67.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Twelve South Compass Pro for iPad | Portable Display Stand with 3 Viewing/Typing Angles iPad and iPad Pro for $49.60 (on Amazon) from Andy Ihnatko.

Hardware & software:

• Postman at https://www.postman.com for free and up from Andy Ihnatko.
• MKBHD for MotionVFX at https://mkbhd.com for $99 from Rene Ritchie.
• Cinema 4D at https://www.maxon.net for $59.91/month from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• ToothFairy at https://apps.apple.com for $5.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• BBEdit 14 at https://www.barebones.com for $49.99 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Why The Batman is So Beautiful at https://www.youtube.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Blackmagic Cloud Pod at https://www.blackmagicdesign.com for $395 from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Reeder 5 at https://www.reederapp.com for $4.99 (iOS) and $9.99 (Mac) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Inoreader at https://www.inoreader.com for free (and up) from Andy Ihnatko.
• RealityScan at https://www.capturingreality.com for free (filled) from Alex Lindsay.
• Sketchfab at https://sketchfab.com for free (and up) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Audio Hijack at https://www.rogueamoeba.com for $64 from Andy Ihnatko.
• Canon EOS R5C at https://www.bhphotovideo.com for $4499 from Rene Ritchie.
• Picard Season 3 Trailer at https://www.youtube.com for free from Rene Ritchie.
• Rogue Amoeba Bundle at https://www.rogueamoeba.com for $180 from Leo Laporte.
• Elgato Wave XLR – Audio Mixer and 75 db Preamp for XLR Mic to USB-C, Control Interface with 48V Phantom Power, Tap-to-Mute, Digital Mixing Software for Streaming, Recording, Podcasting on Mac and PC for $159.99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• Loopback at https://www.rogueamoeba.com for $99 from Alex Lindsay.
• Micro:bit Starter Kit | Electronic microbit Starter Kit for Micro:bit with 31 Projects for $62.99 (Starter Kit on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Overcast for iOS at https://overcast.fm for free (with in app purchase options) from Andy Ihnatko.
• SmallRig gear for iPhones & iPads for various $ (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Ryan George YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com for free from Rene Ritchie.

Hardware & software:

• Scapple at https://www.literatureandlatte.com for $18 from Andy Ihnatko.
• iPhone SE (2022) for $429 (starting price on Amazon) from Rene Ritchie.
• Zoom F3 Field Recorder for $349.99 (on Amazon) from Leo Laporte.
• Dante Virtual Soundcard (now available for the M1) at https://www.audinate.com for $49.99 from Alex Lindsay.

Hardware & software:

• Tip: Know Your Local Consumer Rights Laws from Andy Ihnatko.
• Model 205 Announcer’s Console at https://studio-tech.com for $800ish from Alex Lindsay.
• Apple Sub-Reddit at https://www.reddit.com for free from Leo Laporte.
• Power On Newsletter at https://www.bloomberg.com for free from Mark Gurman.

Editor’s Note: There was a lot of talk about troubleshooting Universal Control today. I also had trouble after updating this morning. I have an old, 1st gen 12.9 iPad Pro with an M1 MBA & an external display. I had to reset “Location & Privacy” on the iPad, then plug it in to the Mac and “re-trust” the Mac on the iPad. After that, everything showed up and worked. Hope it helps (or maybe just one more thing to try).

Hardware & software:

• The Shield – Complete Series for $39.99 (on Amazon & streaming on Hulu) from Andy Ihnatko.
• GAN 11 M Pro, 3×3 Magnetic Speed Cube, Magic Puzzle Cube Toy Stickerless Cube Frosted Surface for $64.99 (on Amazon) from Alex Lindsay.
• Mac Studio at https://www.apple.com/mac-studio/ for $1999 (starting) from Leo Laporte.