The Lab Report for January 23, 2026

In this week’s episode: A few quick Apple updates, AirTag is a great addition to your luggage, some headlines from the rumor mill (iPhone and MacBook Pro stuff), and I share my handy Apple Mail “Send From” Labs video. Plus, a Joshua Redman track to take you into the weekend.
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File Renaming with Claude Cowork

Anthropic has recently released a Claude update that lets it do actual work for you in the background. In this example I have it take a folder full of scans and rename them with the internal date and document description based on Claude’s review of the file content.
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Left – A Clever Time Left Widget

I recently discovered this clever little widget app that lets you create classy looking time left widgets on your devices. [Left](https://left-time.app) is a well-made app with a lot of potential use cases.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.

MacSparky’s 2026 Home Screen and Automation

I’ve simplified my Home Screen setup and automation. In this video, I walk you through the changes I’ve made.
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Easy Tool Storage with ToolTrace.ai (and my Bambu 3D printer)

Indulge me with this one as I share a brilliant little tool to make custom tool storage using AI, CAD software, and a 3D Printer.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.

The Lab Report for January 16, 2026

In this week’s episode: Apple deepens its AI partnership with Google through an expanded Gemini deal, the Creator Studio subscription is coming soon, and Pixelmator Pro is coming to iPad. I also cover rumors about a potential high-end MacBook Pro launch, Apple’s upcoming AI server chips, and progress toward blood sugar monitoring on the Apple Watch.
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2026 Q1 Planning Session

Here’s the Audio from our Q1 Planning Session.
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BusyCal’s Linear Calendar Feature

I made a video last year about constructing a linear calendar using Freeform. Now the feature is built straight into BusyCal. You get to see how it looks in this short video.
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The Lab Report for January 9, 2026

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Testing Apple’s Digital Car Key

My car recently got Apple’s new Digital Car Key support for Apple Wallet. In this video I explain its advantages and my early testing.… This is a post for the MacSparky Labs Pathfinder and Insider members. Care to join? If you’re already a member, you can log in here.