Making some great progress on the Lego Batwing set!
Finally sitting down and tackling this awesome Lego build I picked up last year!
Still pretty shocked at the on-device foundation models’ performance of the new OSs from Apple. Sure, they don’t have live internet connections to pull recent data, but for historic knowledge base questions and content generation, it is pretty good so far!
Nothing is more frustrating than the new splash screen animation for the Amazon app to promote Prime Day. I miss the days when apps focused more on launch speed than promoting a sale. Although, I doubt Amazon ever cared a ton about app launch speed.
Spent the whole day working with Google’s Cloud Run platform. Have to admit, Google’s API documentation and sample code are solid! Still can’t believe how easy it was to follow and get my Docker container up and running.
Visited the first McDonald’s location yesterday. Had a really fun little museum of all the toys and McDonald’s merchandise!
The surprisingly helpful makeshift standing desk at my hotel. Non-adjustable, but it works!
Really loving iPad OS 26 on the iPad mini. The multitasking works great even on the smaller screen!
First time using the CreateML app built into Apple’s developer tools for some experimenting. Surprisingly easy to use and test out training data sets!
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!