Booted up a macOS 26 virtual machine to see how my apps look. While I’m happy by default that old apps, not compiled with the latest SDKs, still retain their look and feel, after only a few seconds the old design doesn’t feel right at all in Tahoe. Will be interesting to see how many developers really update to take advantage of the new UI.e
Pretty good WWDC even with most of it being spoiled by rumors. Although, I was pleasantly surprised that all the iPad improvements, including the new multitasking features, are also available on the 6th Generation iPad mini! I know that device was just replaced late last year with the A17 Pro model, but I’m still happy about getting backward support!
Switching back to the Kindle for my primary reading device for books and long web articles has resulted in me reading way more. I didn’t realize until recently that switching to the iPad Pro for my reading device really resulted in a dip in my reading goals. Nothing, at least for me, seems to be able to beat the e-ink and simplicity of the Kindle.
All the rumors of a revamped multitasking interface for the iPad feels like the last chance for me not to trade in my iPad Pro. While it is a great device physically with its insane thinness, I just don’t feel like I can do enough on it to justify bringing it around. Especially when the form factor of the iPad mini is so much better in my opinion and still supports the Apple Pencil, which is my favorite part of modern iPads.
All new video out! Taking a look at the usual and unusual Apple-branded merchandise from the 1990s. youtu.be/v7LsBd7sj…
Reviewing tomorrow’s video! Should be out early in the morning!
Fun little non-LEGO build! Had to modify it a little, swapping the side for the floppy drive, so it is more true to form!
I know next to nothing about Magic the Gathering, but these Lord of the Rings cards are so much fun to pick up! Some of the best LOTR artwork!
Of all the various Apple APIs, I’ve really been enjoying deep diving more into the Local Notifications system for an app I’m working on. Something feels great about a tried-and-true API to work in where most edge cases have already been solved.
New month and new project! Fingers crossed I can get it up and running in the next month or so. Been thinking and wanting this app for a very, very long time, so it feels good to start it finally.
Of all the great topics covered on the Focused podcast, the most useful topic for me has been completing monthly reviews to help stay on track and remind myself of everything good and bad that has happened. Highly recommend episode 226 for a more in-depth explanation of reviews!
Of all the parts of AI that seem scummy or just not wanted, automatically showing AI summaries on content has to be one of the worst parts of this “revolution”. I still hate that whenever I use Safari’s reader mode it has the annoying Summarize button at the top of the article. arstechnica.com/google/20…
New video out today! A chill walkthrough Apple’s 1990s Company Store thanks to QuickTimeVR! So many pieces of Apple merchandise that I had never seen before…and would love to find one day!
Finally got my Destiny 2 Christmas Reward! It was the first time I really got serious about finishing one of the Destiny Reward challenges and it was so much fun!
Going a bit further back for my next video out hopefully later this week!
My latest go-to relaxing environment, oddly enough, has been the Apple TV’s Snoopy screen saver and Bill Evans Trio at night. Something about the fun little Snoopy animations and jazz makes me feel so calm while I wind down.
A quick side note…to my surprise, Apple does actually call the Flyover/Snoopy/Other idle screen features a Screen Saver.
New video in my Cocoa Archives series! Covering one of my favorite old iPhone games, Tunnel Shoot! youtu.be/IzUDOkmi-…
The VisionPro is starting to become my go-to for working away from my desk. It’s not the most portable, and the battery situation is still a bit weird. However, nothing beats a huge Mac screen and being able to place support windows anywhere.
Really great post about AI that mimics my own thoughts on a lot of the talk about vibe coding and similar AI assistance coding topics. One section stood out the most:
“If you’re writing the same boilerplate every day like some industrial-age cog monkey, automate it yourself. Write a library. Invent a macro. Reclaim some dignity.”
Would love a 10 part documentary series covering the gas station food industry. This sausage thing is crazy!
