Macworld On May 23, the Warner Bros. Discovery mega-media company pulled the trigger on its big streaming app upgrade–well, downgrade, really. Yesterday was the launch of the new “Max” app and service, where the company put all its streaming content together in one place. Practically speaking, this means adding Discovery content to HBO Max. For the Apple TV, the experience is a huge step backward. There’s a new app, technical glitches, missing features, and worse pricing–and there’s no good reason for any of it. It’s a comedy of errors that smells of executive meddling against the better advice of real product designers who know what people actually want. Look for the Max app Fire up the HBO Max app and…

Just because you’re a marketer doesn’t mean you must also be a writer. The hard part comes in knowing what to say to a prospective audience. As for how to say it? You can leave that up to Write Bot, an AI writing tool with a surprisingly lifelike voice and a no-nonsense interface that can save content creators hours of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Just because you’re a marketer doesn’t mean you must also be a writer. The hard part comes in knowing what to say to a prospective audience. As for how to say it? You can leave that up to Write Bot, an AI writing tool with a surprisingly lifelike voice and a no-nonsense interface that can save content creators hours of […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Macworld Why you need your own website If small-business owners didn’t understand the value of an online presence before lockdown, they certainly do now. Being online is key to growing your business. Whether you’re a writer, an artist, a photographer or an entrepreneur, a dedicated website showcasing your achievements is a brilliant way to reach clients and establish your reputation. With social media afflicted by issues of trolling and impersonation, particularly as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter move to a subscription model for verification, the only way to be sure of your online identity is to run your own domain. Building a website can be a hassle The problem is that, unless you’re an experienced coder, building a website is an…

Macworld Think your job interviews are stressful? Imagine having to interview for an employer whose face you can’t see, asking questions you don’t understand. That’s what it’s like submitting your resume to the applicant tracking software most big companies use to look for workers with a particular skill set. Resoume is a resume writing tool that lets AI pitch your skills directly to those ATS bots, saving you time and giving you a better shot at a real interview. With Resoume, you simply fill out your job skills, education, and other highlights or import them from LinkedIn. From there, the software gives you an ATS-optimized, professionally written resume that you can add to your website along with a range of…

Macworld If you’ve ever written something — a novel, an essay, or even a legal document — then you know how challenging the job can be. Wish there was an economically priced tool to help you streamline everything? Then do yourself a favor and check out Scrivener 3, on sale right now for $29 off the regular price. Scrivener 3 is an app for organizing ideas, notes, and research so that everything is stored in one place. It lets you compose text right in the app, the platform is distraction-free so it increases productivity, and it simplifies the process of formatting and exporting your work. Simply put, Scrivener 3 gives the writer a glimpse at the big picture, even when…