… but if I did this thing sure is cute.
Continue reading →In Praise of Pencils
I very much have an analog side. Sometimes I find slowing down and writing things down helps me process thoughts a little better. That doesn’t mean the things I write with paper and pencil necessarily stay that way forever, but quite often, it’s an…
Continue reading →Apple’s AI Team Continues to Jump Ship for Meta
Bloomberg reports that Apple has lost a fourth person from their foundation models group to Meta. Apple is giving raises to the existing team members but they likely pale in comparison to Zuck’s poaching offers (some reportedly in the hundred million range). Apple is not in the…
Continue reading →The Lab Report for August 1 , 2025
In this week’s episode: Rest in peace, Chuck Mangione, Skechers put AirTag in kids’ shoes, and I hope my next iPhone is ORANGE!
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July in the MacSparky Labs
July was a busy month in the MacSparky Labs, with members diving deep into productivity workflows and Apple’s latest features. We spent considerable time exploring Apple Reminders, including a dedicated deep dive session and hands-on videos covering the new quick capture features in iOS…
Continue reading →Sparky’s New Luggage
A while back I ordered the new Peak Design Roller Pro carry-on luggage. I received it about a week ago, and I’m in love 🧡…
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Focused 235: Practical Wisdom for Mindful Living, with John Chandler
Freelance WordPress developer and spiritual director John Chandler joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about the pursuit of practical wisdom and being intentional about being intentional. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with…
Listen & read notes →Quip, Your Clipboard, Supercharged (Sponsor)
We’ve all been there: you copy something important—a password, a snippet of code, that perfect turn of phrase—and then accidentally copy something else. Poof. Gone forever. It’s one of those small, daily frustrations that adds up over time. That’s exactly why Quip caught my…
Continue reading →Testing the Comet Browser
I’ve got my hands on Perplexity’s new Comet browser and its AI feature is pretty impressive. In this example I send it off to the Internet to do some shopping for me and it largely gets the job the done.… 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.
Mac Power Users 807: A Sign of Maturity, with Federico Viticci
Federico Viticci joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about his Apple gear, iPadOS 26, running MacStories, and how AI is changing automation tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm:…
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