Apple today announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watches. Here are a few initial thoughts. The Event John Ternus looked comfortable during his first product event as Apple CEO. And he got to introduce “one more thing” straight…
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Intentional AI 8: Whisper to Write
On this episode of Intentional AI, Chris and I look at how dictation went from a nine-thousand-dollar tool that needed hours of training to something you can whisper into your watch. We compare cloud and local options, including Wispr Flow, MacWhisper, Superwhisper, and Whisper…
Listen & read notes →Focused 264: The Accountability Shaped Hole
On this episode of Focused, Mike and I work through practical questions about capacity, chronotypes, delegation, accountability, and what to do when a careful plan collapses. We also talk about task overload and the difference between getting human help and handing work to a…
Listen & read notes →A 7″ Reading Device
Joe Moyer explains how his iPad mini became his go-to reading device. I’ve got an old iPad mini serving the same purpose. Wouldn’t it be nice, however, if I could fit it in my pocket? Totally unrelated, I’m looking forward to the iPhone event…
Continue reading →Record Any Audio on Your Mac, with Audio Hijack
This post is sponsored by Rogue Amoeba. This week, my friends at Rogue Amoeba are back to sponsor MacSparky. On September 30, they’ll be marking 24 years of making great audio tools for the Mac. To celebrate, MacSparky readers can save 24% off anything…
Continue reading →Help Relay Reach $5 Million for St. Jude
The Relay for St. Jude 2026 fundraiser is underway. Hooray! Since 2019, the Relay community has raised more than $4.8 million for St. Jude. This year, we’re within reach of the $5 million mark. The case is simple. You give money and they use…
Continue reading →Hazel Turns 20
Hazel turns twenty this weekend. I’m a fan. People ask if I’m still using Hazel in the age of AI, and the answer is absolutely yes. Hazel still does a lot of great file management on your device without burning tokens or sacrificing your…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 865: Harvard Professor Teddy Svoronos on AI in the Classroom
Teddy Svoronos returns to the Mac Power Users. Teddy explains how he uses tech to teach at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the challenges of teaching in the age of A.I. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live…
Listen & read notes →The Approaching Star Trek moment
Growing up and watching Star Trek, one thing that made it feel futuristic to me was the interaction with the “computer.” You didn’t see Captain Picard updating software or managing user interfaces. Instead, he just said something out into the air, and then the…
Continue reading →For Those of Us Particular About the Things on Our Desks…
Last week Apple updated the Magic Keyboard, replacing text key labels with glyphs, which is kind of nice. I have a similar keyboard on my laptop, and I like it. However, I was hoping they would fix a different injustice that’s been around for…
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