This week MacSparky is sponsored by Daylite. My calendar is great at telling me where I need to be. It’s terrible at telling me why. The appointment says “Call with client,” and everything I need for that call lives somewhere else. Daylite just fixed…
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Rogue Amoeba Turns 24 (and 24% Off)
Rogue Amoeba opened its doors on September 30, 2002, and they’re celebrating 24 years with a birthday sale: 24% off anything in their store with the code 24YEARS. The discount runs through October 4. I use Rogue Amoeba apps every day. Audio Hijack, Fission,…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 868: Tyler Stalman Reviews iPhone 18 Pro Camera
I thought variable aperture meant more of that creamy background blur. Tyler Stalman joins Stephen and me to explain what the iPhone 18 Pro’s cameras actually give us, including better ways to work with Apple Log and ProRAW. We also compare pocket video cameras…
Listen & read notes →Don’t Ask the Robot What to Do
There is a world of difference between asking a robot, “Help me do this,” and asking, “What should I do?” AI can be remarkably good at the first question but lead you astray with the second. New users often learn that distinction the expensive…
Continue reading →From Apple Watch to AI Assistant with Whisper Memos
Whisper Memos just added an MCP server, and I am already digging it. I’ve written before about how much I like Wispr Flow. I use it frequently on my Mac. But there is another transcription tool on my belt. Whisper Memos is my choice…
Continue reading →Intentional AI 9: Dissecting the Extinction Headlines
OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident shows how powerful robots can cause real harm without malicious intent. Chris and I separate today’s risks from Skynet headlines, ask who should write the rules, and draw a line between robot drudgery and human judgment.
Listen & read notes →Fantastical, Siri AI, and Keeping Every Calendar Honest (Sponsor)
This post is sponsored by Fantastical. Most calendar problems start when you have more than one calendar. Your work account knows about the client call, but your personal calendar thinks the hour is free. That is how you agree to lunch while you are…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 867: Deep Dive on macOS 27 and Siri AI
This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I compare notes after spending the summer with iOS 27 and macOS 27. We cover the features that stuck, from Safari extensions and the rebuilt Spotlight to Siri AI, plus what Intel Mac owners should know…
Listen & read notes →600,000 People Watched Me Make a Decision
You may have noticed (or not) that I’ve been doing a bit more publicly on YouTube recently. I’m familiar with the video-making process. I’ve made over a thousand of them for all the Field Guides combined, and I’m approaching 400 videos in the MacSparky…
Continue reading →Tyler Stalman Reviews the iPhone 18 Pro Camera
Tyler Stalman is one of my favorite authorities on Apple camera gear. His explanation of exactly what the new variable aperture system means for photographers was instructional for me. There’s a lot more to learn in his full review of the iPhone 18 Pro…
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