We discuss Apple's multiple announcements related to child safety, including what prompted Apple's actions, the different ways any technological tool can be used, where Apple has chosen to intervene, and the dangers of sliding down a slippery slope. In lighter news, we also talk about Apple's rediscovery of its online store and various attempts for streaming services to build new franchises. Also, alert Broadway and the West End: we may have invented a new segment.

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Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - Apple

Mac Pro gets a graphics update – Six Colors

ATP 442: Bob’s Barbecue — Accidental Tech Podcast

‘Argylle’: Apple Lands Matthew Vaughn Spy Movie In $200 Million Deal – Deadline

Musical 'Come From Away' is a new Apple TV+ film coming September 10 - 9to5Mac

Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Sold for $900 Million - Variety

Comcast Announces Peacock Coming to Sky

ViacomCBS Partners With Sky to Launch Paramount Plus in Europe - Variety

Netflix The Gray Man Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans Joe & Anthony Russo – Deadline

Child Safety - Apple

Alex Stamos' Twitter Thread

Apple’s Mistake – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

FAQ about Apple's Expanded Protections for Children - TidBITS

Daring Fireball: Apple’s New ‘Child Safety’ Initiatives, and the Slippery Slope

Expanded Protections for Children – FAQ – Apple

Apple’s iCloud partner in China will store user data on servers of state-run telecom - The Verge

James Thomson's Multiplayer Dice

Dice by PCalc

Anker USB C Charger, 65W PIQ 3.0&GaN Type-C Charge – Amazon