Matthew HaugheyOct 13, 2023

the funniest thing about Apple is the last version of MacOS features "video reactions" where if your camera sees you do a thumbs up or heart symbol with your hands, stuff happens behind you like fireworks in ANY video app you are using BY DEFAULT.

A friend was in an online therapy session, describing his trauma so the therapist asked if he was alright and he did a thumbs up and then HUGE FIREWORKS BEHIND HIS HEAD.

It's so bad that online therapy sessions now start with a warning dialog!

Show threadHanno Terbuyken

@mathowie The fact Apple turned this on as default was a terrible decision. I've also run into this (much less severe, the "thumbs up" emoji showed up in a business meeting).

PSA: You can turn this off under "Reactions" in the little green camera symbol on the top of your screen, but you apparently need to do this for every app that uses your Mac's camera.

Oct 13, 2023 at 8:42pmWeb
Show threadBastian HodappOct 13, 2023
@dailybug @mathowie Also happened to me in a business meeting. It was kinda funny to us, though.