I’ve made a new video about where I draw the line with AI. I’m happy to give it the donkey work. Getting a finished post into WordPress or checking customer records against each other frees up time for the work I want to do.…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 871: AI Can’t Fake Taste with Emmy-Winning Composer Michael Whalen
Emmy-winning composer Michael Whalen returns to talk about his Mac Studio, Logic Pro, and the move from making music to directing AI-assisted films. David and Stephen also discuss Apple's new home devices and the apps Michael uses every day. Episode Links Michael WhalenApple HomeView…
Listen & read notes →Apple’s Second Chance in the Home
This week, Apple announced some new products specifically aimed at the home. These include HomeView, a shared display for home controls, FaceTime, and Siri AI, along with a new Apple TV 4K and a second-generation HomePod mini. There’s also the Apple Home Collection, with…
Continue reading →This Week in the Labs — October 16, 2026
Below you’ll find the week’s new videos and podcasts, a few of the conversations happening in the member community, and what’s coming next week. Most of those links lead straight into the Labs community on Circle, so they’ll only open if you’re a member.…
Continue reading →UniFi Takes Its Travel Router Long-Range
For years, a recurring topic on Mac Power Users has been the travel router product category. Folks want to bring their own router with them when they go on a trip, and there have always been a lot of good reasons for it, but…
Continue reading →Drafts Adds a Chat Console and Better Dictation
This post is sponsored by Drafts for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Drafts is where text starts for me, and has been for years. Get the words down, then decide where they belong. Version 54 adds a Chat Console for working with that text and…
Continue reading →Apple’s New Home Lineup
Apple announced three new home products this morning: HomeView, a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. They're available to preorder today, with the speaker arriving first and the other two following in November. Apple HomeView Apple's new HomeView is the most interesting,…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 870: The Full Sparky
David and Stephen revisit app launchers, capture tools, and Siri AI, then explore the new Shortcuts actions in iOS 27. David also shares his latest experiments with remote KVM hardware and a foldable keyboard. Episode Links Raycast 2 Sent Me Back to Spotlight adil…
Listen & read notes →Siri’s Everyday Superpower
Last night I had an interesting experience. I was watching a baseball game with my wife, and she looked at me and said, “Didn’t that guy pitch last night?” I told her no. She looked at me the way wives sometimes look at husbands,…
Continue reading →This Week in the Labs — October 9, 2026
It was a busy week in the MacSparky Labs. Below you’ll find the week’s new videos and podcasts, a few of the conversations happening in the member community, and what’s coming next week. Most of those links lead straight into the Labs community on…
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