Welcome to the WWDC23 edition of Kolidescope! I’ll be the first to say it: WWDC23 wasn't the most revolutionary for IT and security teams. While there were some genuinely cool moments, most of the attention went to marginal UI improvements, the return of widgets, and, of course, the face computer.
Still, the post-keynote sessions had some gems for people concerned with managing Macs at work. Here are the can't-miss session for IT and security pros:
And who knows—maybe the Vision Pro really will catch on, and by this time next year you'll be reading this newsletter from inside a 3D wonderland. (But probably not.)
Until next time,
Kenny
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AI-powered browser extensions are everywhere. But those harmless little tools people use to punch up their emails have some scary (and potentially unsolvable) risks.
Malicious, legit, or in between: We'd argue that no AI-powered browser extension is truly safe.
To get ahead of these alarming security risks, companies need to work with their employees and create policies on how to safely use (or not use) these tools.
The Humans Behind Kolide: Chris Born
When you have a house full of pets, chickens, and kids, writing code should be a cakewalk.
Lucky for us at Kolide, Chris makes it seem that way.
Read how our Lead Engineer enters his "nesting season," what his day-to-day looks like, and discover just how amusing it can be when naming chickens.
Take of the Week
The best "makes you think" moment from this week's discourse.
“When [Apple] releases a product in a new category, it’s reasonable to wonder if that thing represents some version of the future—how we interact with each other and how we relate to ourselves. And if Apple’s Vision Pro is indeed a significant part of that future, then I won’t be surprised if it feels a little bit lonelier.”
Connect with the latest stories on social media we're reading and talking about.
It’s not every day that Apple unveils new hardware, especially of the magnitude of the Vision Pro. However, what’s arguably more interesting than the device itself is the people and the work that went behind it.
