Shortcuts Utility Apps Revisited | AppStories | Episode 427 MacStories 2026-09-19 | Shortcuts Utility Apps Revisited | AppStories | Episode 427
Andrew Fyfe | First, Last, Everything MacStories 2025-10-07 | Neutone CTO Andrew Fyfe has a different approach to training their models. #ai #music #tech #technology #podcast
Andrew Fyfe | First, Last, Everything MacStories 2025-10-06 | Andrew Fyfe is a musician originating from Scotland. After starting out gigging in bands and crossing paths with the likes of Biffy Clyro and Lewis Capaldi, Andrew started learning about artificial intelligence. Now living in Japan, Andrew is the CTO and co-founder of Neutone, a company introducing AI to the music-making process, aiming to do so in a way that respects artists and doesn’t replace creativity.First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.---- This episode’s linksOfficial Neutone website neutone.ai/.Neutone Blog neutone.ai/blog.Neutone on Instagram instagram.com/neutone_ai/.Neutone on TikTok tiktok.com/@neutone_ai.Neutone on YouTube youtube.com/@neutone_ai.’Introduction to Tone Morphing with Neutone Morpho’. youtube.com/watch?v=mOTUNL3XOqs - YouTubeAndrew on X https://x.com/AndrewFyfe.Andrew on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/andrewfyfe93/.---- Andrew’s ‘First’: The Electric Guitar on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_guitarAndrew’s ‘Last’: BEAM by Lunacy Audio https://lunacy.audio/products/beam/Andrew’s ‘Everything’: VoxAC30 handwired voxamps.com/en-gb/product/ac30-hand-wired-tube-amp-2'Something’: The JooJoo Tablet en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JooJooWired Review of the JooJoo Tablet wired.com/2010/04/pr-joojoo-tablet---- Leave Feedback for the show. https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96Follow us on Mastodon- Jonathan Reed https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed- First, Last, Everything mastodon.macstories.net/@flepodcastFollow us on Bluesky- Jonathan Reed https://bsky.app/profile/jonathan.macstories.net- First, Last, Everything https://bsky.app/profile/flepodcast.macstories.netFollow us on Instagram- Jonathan Reed instagram.com/aylwardreed---- Music: Will LaPorte peachmgzn.com/will-laporteFirst, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories macstories.net/podcasts00:00 - Andrew Fyfe02:57 - First11:21 - Musical Beginnings18:33 - Last22:57 - Neutone52:42 - Something55:34 - Everything01:03:37 - Good Vibes and Hope#ai #music #tech #technology #podcast
Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps | AppStories | Episode 455 MacStories 2025-10-06 | Links and Show Notes- Background - Model Context Protocol (MCP) anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol - MCP Documentation docs.claude.com/en/docs/mcp - MCP GitHub Repository github.com/modelcontextprotocol - Claude Desktop Extensions One-click MCP server installation for Claude Desktop anthropic.com/engineering/desktop-extensions - Getting Started with Custom Connectors Using Remote MCP support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-getting-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp - ChatGPT Developer mode platform.openai.com/docs/guides/developer-mode - Simon Willison on MCP Security simonwillison.net- Apps and Services - Smithery.ai http://smithery.ai - Zapier MCP Integration zapier.com - Shortwave Email Client shortwave.com - Notion MCP Server https://www.notion.so/- Club MacStories on MCP - HyperContext club.macstories.net/posts/hypercontext - Behind the Scenes of My iOS and iPadOS 26 Review club.macstories.net/posts/behind-the-scenes-of-my-ios-and-ipados-26-review - Why I Landed on Shortwave for Email and Stuck with It club.macstories.net/posts/why-i-landed-on-shortwave-for-email-and-stuck-with-it AppStories+ Post-Show- FeedBin RSS Service: feedbin.com- Kagi News apps.apple.com/us/app/kagi-news/id6748314243Visit AppStories.net http://appstories.plus/ to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe.Check out our Desk Setups macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico- AppStories Feedback Form https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon- AppStories mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories- Federico Viticci mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci- John Voorhees mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky- AppStories https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net- MacStories https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net- Federico Viticci https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net- John Voorhees https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - Making Sense of MCP14:10 - The MCP Backstory19:26 - A Word of Caution20:20 - MCP Adoption by Other Companies25:36 - MCP Integrations in Non-AI Company Apps34:56 - MCP's Mobile Potential
Nights, Weekends, and Holidays | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-10-03 | This week, Federico tries to recover from a rough week, John brings some Southern cooking to the show, Federico has a long backlog of videogames to attend to, and John has an Apple TV+ show and an album to share.Links and Show NotesUnplugged- Southern Cooking - Pecan Pie sallysbakingaddiction.com/my-favorite-pecan-pie-recipe - Pimento Cheese Dip allrecipes.com/recipe/189930/southern-pimento-cheese - Fried Okra spicysouthernkitchen.com/fried-okraPicks- Federico’s Pick: - Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-galaxy-plus-super-mario-galaxy-2-switch - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles store.steampowered.com/app/1004640/FINALFANTASYTACTICSTheIvaliceChronicles - Triple Click Tactics episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triple-click/id1507834679?i=1000728329457 - Hades II store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II - Donkey Kong Bananza nintendo.com/us/store/products/donkey-kong-bananza-switch-2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong hollowknightsilksong.com - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond nintendo.com/us/store/products/metroid-prime-4-beyond-switch - Pokémon Legends: Z-A nintendo.com/us/store/products/pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-switch-2 - Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart playstation.com/en-us/games/ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo nintendo.com/us/store/products/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo-switch - Despelote store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/despelote - Mika and the Witch's Mountain nintendo.com/us/store/products/mika-and-the-witchs-mountain-switch/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrob6d6gfhwDj41ZVEOxjFvbM7MRkxRyje0UmGQTAjbM8Zs7- John’s Pick: - Slow Horses nintendo.com/us/store/products/mika-and-the-witchs-mountain-switch/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrob6d6gfhwDj41ZVEOxjFvbM7MRkxRyje0UmGQTAjbM8Zs7, Season 5 on Apple TV+ apple.co/45m2DTw - Michigander apple.co/48wFh0T by MichiganderLeave Feedback for John and Federico- MacStories Unwind Feedback Form https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon- MacStories mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories- Federico Viticci mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci- John Voorhees mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky - MacStories Unwind https://bsky.app/profile/unwind.macstories.net- MacStories https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net - Federico Viticci https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net - John Voorhees https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - Nights, Weekends, and Holidays01:53 - A Southern Cooking Quiz10:30 - Federico's Videogame Backlog17:26 - Slow Horses and Michigander by Michigander
AirPods Pro 3: Extended Range & Dr. Pepper Interference MacStories 2025-10-02 | Chris tried the new AirPods Pro 3 and has some spicy takes and reviews. Check out the full episode of Comfort Zone here: youtu.be/NBG_rj4BPUU
Comfort Zone, Episode 69: Nice MacStories 2025-10-02 | Niléane gets sporty and frosty, Chris is drowning in new Apple products, and Matt oversees the battle for the nicest iPhone wallpaper (where everyone wins).How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.Main topics- Apple Sports comes to more countries apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-sports-adds-widgets-and-expands-to-eight-new-countries- FotMob fotmob.com- Frosty apps.apple.com/us/app/frosty-for-twitch/id1603987585- Everything Apple announced in SeptemberOther stuff we talked about- Tapback wallpaper set tapback.co (🚨 WARNING, downloads may not work…)- Chris's wallpaper birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/20240207-IMG2885.jpg (alt link https://theuntitled.site/images/_20240207-IMG_2885.jpeg)- Briar Rose wallpaper lmnt.me/blog/wallpapers/briar-rose.htmlFollow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net0:00 - Take 2!1:32 - A surprise quiz4:24 - Somehow The Browser Podcast returns4:57 - Ultra S25 Ultra follow-up5:35 - The iPhone draft6:41 - Apple Sports13:38 - Frosty18:13 - iPhone Air27:28 - iPhone 17 Pros34:32 - AirPods Pro 339:39 - Apple Watch Ultra 346:21 - Matt’s wallpaper48:26 - Chris’s wallpaper51:05 - Niléane’s wallpaper53:43 - The new challenge56:31 - Quiz results1:00:19 - Favorite Lego build?
The Lost Bus, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl, and The Savant’s Postponement MacStories 2025-10-01 | Sigmund is joined by 9to5Mac editor-in-chief Chance Miller to highlight Paul Greengrass’s emotional California fire triumph-over-disaster movie, Apple Music’s next Super Bowl half-time show headliner, and the indefinite postponement of The Savant. Special Guest Co-Host Chance Miller • 9to5Mac (9to5mac.com/author/chmiller44) • 9to5Mac Daily (9to5mac.com/podcasts/9to5mac-daily) • 9to5Mac Happy Hour (9to5mac.com/guides/9to5mac-happy-hour) Highlight • The Lost Bus (tv.apple.com/movie/the-lost-bus/umc.cmc.4p7gv4trt1rt0kuiwzmitibiv?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.4p7gv4trt1rt0kuiwzmitibiv&at=1001l32Zo) • Paradise by Lizzie Johnson (books.apple.com/us/book/paradise/id1540895566?itscg=30200&itsct=books_box_link&mttnsubad=1540895566&at=1001l32Zo) Apple Audio • Beats Fit Pro (beatsbydre.com/us/earbuds/powerbeats-fit) • MKBHD’s AirPods Pro 3 Review (youtube.com/watch?v=GB0b6KFZVq0) Trailer Talk • Knife Edge: Chasing Micheline Stars (tv.apple.com/show/knife-edge-chasing-michelin-stars/umc.cmc.2yhce9h11ctctdi23b29k1ek3?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.2yhce9h11ctctdi23b29k1ek3&at=1001l32Zo) • Loot S3 (tv.apple.com/show/loot/umc.cmc.5erbujil1mpazuerhr1udnk45?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.5erbujil1mpazuerhr1udnk45&at=1001l32Zo) • Down Cemetery Road (tv.apple.com/show/down-cemetery-road/umc.cmc.3i55uxosnfpzw7rw1q525iksh?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.3i55uxosnfpzw7rw1q525iksh&at=1001l32Zo) • Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost (tv.apple.com/movie/stiller--meara-nothing-is-lost/umc.cmc.1ercqbwn9nqrnbajqhf1v5kki?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.1ercqbwn9nqrnbajqhf1v5kki&at=1001l32Zo) Apple Original News • Global sensation Bad Bunny to perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show | NFL (nfl.com/news/global-sensation-bad-bunny-to-perform-at-apple-music-super-bowl-lx-halftime-show) • Schmigadoon! Is headed to Broadway | Entertainment Weekly (ew.com/schmigadoon-is-heading-to-broadway-sets-2026-opening-exclusive-11821068) • The Hunt First Look (apple.com/tv-pr/originals/the-hunt) • The Savant Postponed | Deadline (deadline.com/2025/09/the-savant-jessica-chastain-postponed-apple-1236553658/#:~:text=The%20decision%20comes%20three%20days,in%20a%20statement%20to%20Deadline.) Apple TV+ Releases • The Sisters Grimm (tv.apple.com/show/the-sisters-grimm/umc.cmc.2hc9ggvxaqddv779k4zupmrw?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.2hc9ggvxaqddv779k4zupmrw&at=1001l32Zo) • Immersive: Elevated — Maine (tv.apple.com/episode/maine/umc.cmc.ay21aysofxf2ekagr2vc6u5i?showId=umc.cmc.5klf6wzriakqz7lcarzyp5bp1&itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.ay21aysofxf2ekagr2vc6u5i&at=1001l32Zo) Apple Arcade Releases • Dominoes: Classic Tile Game+ by MobilityWare (apps.apple.com/us/app/dominoes-classic-tile-game/id6747783951?itscg=30200&itsct=arcade_box_details&app=arcade&mttnsubad=6747783951) • Piffle+ by Hipster Whale (apps.apple.com/us/app/piffle/id6742088715?itscg=30200&itsct=arcade_box_details&app=arcade&mttnsubad=6742088715) • Thomas & Friends: Let’s Roll+ by StoryToys (apps.apple.com/us/app/thomas-friends-lets-roll/id6739776352?itscg=30200&itsct=arcade_box_details&app=arcade&mttnsubad=6739776352) Extras • Chief Of War — The Olowalu Massacre | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=g1ozL6SbC-w) • Chief of War — Another Take with Temuera Morrison | Kahekili Fights Kūpule Scene | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=CK-B66J4qHA&pp=0gcJCfsJAYcqIYzv) • Chief of War — Another Take with Jason Momoa | Cliff Fight Scene | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=7rBqGGAVF9Q) • Highest 2 Lowest — Spike Lee & Denzel Washington’s Collaborative History | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=JOvUSygLPko) • Foundation — Foundation, Fact, or Fiction | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=AV8HdnTjevs) • Platonic — Season 2 Bloopers | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=RyRovANQbaI) • Pluribus — Taking Out the Trash | Apple TV+ (youtube.com/watch?v=zG4PRiyjfu0&pp=0gcJCfsJAYcqIYzv) • Slow Horses — See London the Slow Horses Way | Apple Maps (https://maps.apple/g/YZvdgyq8-d0~PZ) The Watchlist • Rabbit Trap (tv.apple.com/movie/rabbit-trap/umc.cmc.4qm3tky97yakufvhz67bksgzd?itscg=30200&itsct=tv_box_link&mttnsubad=umc.cmc.4qm3tky97yakufvhz67bksgzd&at=1001l32Zo) • Caught ...
FLE 4 Esther Huybreghts Reels Shorts MacStories 2025-10-01 | Pok Pok co-founder, Esther Huybreghts on diversity, values, and staying strong against negative – and sometimes hateful – feedback.#kids #education #learning #diversityandinclusion #lgbtq #technology #tech #apps
Esther Huybreghts | First, Last, Everything MacStories 2025-10-01 | This time, we’re joined by Esther Huybreghts. Esther is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer for Pok Pok, producers of the multi-award-winning app, PokPok Playground. Since the app launched in 2021, it’s won an App Store award, an Apple Design award, and many other commendations. Pok Pok was also recently included on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. Pok Pok is a really special app, and Esther talked about its inception, plans for the future, and staying strong against negative – and sometimes hateful – feedback.---- First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.---- This episode’s linksGet 25% off Pok Pok: my.playpokpok.com/checkout?promocode=MACSTORIES25Snowman Games builtbysnowman.comAlto’s Odyssey on the App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012?ls=1&mt=8&at=11lrPB&ct=web and Apple Arcade http://apple.co/-AltosAdventureTSMPok Pok Official Site playpokpok.comPok Pok on the App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/pok-pok-montessori-preschool/id1550204730Pok Pok — Calm Learning Videos for Kids on YouTube youtube.com/@studiopokpokPok Pok wins an Apple Design Award in 2021 developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2021/103Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2025: Pok Pok time.com/collections/time100-companies-2025/7289651/pok-pok---- - Esther’s ‘First’ pick: FUJIFILM Digital Q1 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIGITAL_Q1 - Esther’s ‘Last’ pick: Kobo uk.kobobooks.com/collections/ereaders- Esther’s‘ Everything’ pick: Apple iPad Pro on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Pro- 'Something’: Builder.ai - “How This A.I. Company Collapsed Amid Silicon Valley’s Biggest Boom” - The New York Times nytimes.com/2025/08/31/technology/builder-ai-collapse.html(Gift Article)---- Leave Feedback for the show. https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96Follow us on Mastodon- Jonathan Reed https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed- First, Last, Everything mastodon.macstories.net/@flepodcastFollow us on Bluesky- Jonathan Reed https://bsky.app/profile/jonathan.macstories.net- First, Last, Everything https://bsky.app/profile/flepodcast.macstories.netFollow us on Instagram- Jonathan Reed instagram.com/aylwardreed---- Music: Will LaPorte peachmgzn.com/will-laporteFirst, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories macstories.net/podcasts00:00 - Chapter 104:51 - First Pick13:51 - Pok Pok Beginnings31:11 - Last Pick35:31 - More Pok Pok51:43 - Something54:29 - Everything Pick58:36 - Pok Pok Ethics and the Future01:10:09 - Good Vibes and Hope
AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air, and a Cable Quest | AppStories | Episode 454 MacStories 2025-09-29 | This week, Federico and John follow up after a week with new Apple hardware and dig into watchOS and visionOS 26.On AppStories+, John is mixing up his link and data organization systems - again.This episode is sponsored by:- Claude claude.ai/appstories – Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code.--- Links and Show NotesHardware Update- AirPods Pro 3 apple.com/airpods-pro- iPhone Air apple.com/iphone-air- iPhone 17 Pro Max apple.com/iphone-17-pro - iPhone 17 Pro Max: The First Three Days - MacStories macstories.net/news/iphone-17-pro-max-the-first-three-dayswatchOS and visionOS 26- watchOS 26: The MacStories Review macstories.net/stories/watchos-26-the-macstories-review - Moving From the Apple Watch Ultra 1 to the 3 club.macstories.net/posts/moving-from-the-apple-watch-ultra-1-to-the-3- visionOS 26: The MacStories Review macstories.net/stories/visionos-26-the-macstories-review - UVSee apps.apple.com/us/app/uvsee/id6748104723 - Portal: Remote Play apps.apple.com/us/app/portal-remote-play/id6737148404AppStories+ Post-Show- John rethinks handling lots of data - GoodLinks https://goodlinks.app - Readwise Reader readwise.io/read - Building "The Daily Star" with Claude Sonnet and Opus 4.0 club.macstories.net/posts/building-the-daily-star-with-claude-sonnet-and-opus-4-0- Federico is using Notion https://www.notion.so for daily notesVisit AppStories.net http://appstories.plus to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe.Check out our Desk Setups macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico- AppStories Feedback Form https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon* AppStories mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories* Federico Viticci mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci* John Voorhees mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky - AppStories https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net- MacStories https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net - Federico Viticci https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net - John Voorhees https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - Hardware Follow-Up11:40 - Sponsor: Claude by Anthropic14:10 - watchOS 2625:20 - visionOS 26
Cozy Zone EP 4 Promo: The Great iPhone Draft #iPhone iPhone17 #iPhone17pro #iPhoneAir MacStories 2025-09-29 | The gang drafts their favorite iPhones. Surprise! Controversy! A twist! This was a fun one. Check out Cozy Zone here: macstories.net/comfort-zone
Big Mike and the Extended Shower Lifestyle | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-09-26 | This week, John visits Mike the shipping guy, Federico’s philosophy on hardware takes a turn, John declares Apple Watch charging in the shower a myth, and we share videogame and TV picks, plus a deal.Links and Show Notes:Unplugged • Big Mike’s Shipping Shoppe • Charging the Apple Watch While ShoweringPicks • Federico’s Pick: • Portal RTX – store.steampowered.com/app/2012840/Portal_with_RTX • Portal with RTX Update Adds NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 With Ray Reconstruction, RTX IO & New Content – nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/portal-with-rtx-dlss-3-5-ray-reconstruction-update • RTX Remix – nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/rtx-remix/?utm_source=chatgpt.com • John’s Pick: • Alien Earth on Hulu – hulu.com/series/alien-earth-ac314a24-c615-48ee-8e24-b26de75e64efUnwind Deal • Snowpiercer TV Series, Complete Boxed Set in TV app for $11.99 for 4 seasons/40 episodes – tv.apple.com/us/boxset/snowpiercer-the-complete-series/umc.cmr.its.se.2regsh0kcl9u21slpvr6mcz3n?showId=umc.cmc.1un15wysjxygnn49uxgfyd5dr&at=1001l3bhP&ct=msdealsLeave Feedback for John and Federico • MacStories Unwind Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • MacStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • MacStories Unwind – https://bsky.app/profile/unwind.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - A Visit with Big Mike01:32 - Exploring Software Over Hardware03:03 - Unwind Plans Gone Awry04:34 - Charging the Apple Watch While You're In the Shower06:46 - Portal RTX11:20 - Alien Earth13:42 - Unwind Deal
Comfort Zone, Episode 68: The Things That Pinch MacStories 2025-09-25 | Matt wants to wrap up conversation on Liquid Glass, Niléane has a music app that feels like it's from 2004 (and we mean that in a few good ways), and Chris judges everyone on how well they relaxed last week.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.Main topics- Liquid Glass- Swinsian swinsian.comOther stuff we talked about- Chris's iPadOS overview video youtu.be/rzqWgOAejUQ?si=8spiDTT11Rcc6MbM- Best-o-Masto apps.apple.com/us/app/best-o-masto/id6747150331?ref=comfortzone- Quick Subtitles apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-subtitles/id6747410609?ref=comfortzone- First, Last, Everything podcast macstories.net/first-last-everything- Ora browser orabrowser.com- Dia browser diabrowser.com- Google adds Gemini to Chrome https://gemini.google/overview/gemini-in-chrome/- The unbearable sameness of Liquid Glass theverge.com/apple/778197/liquid-glass-iphone-watch-ipad-mac- Doppler brushedtype.co/doppler- Borderlands 4 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderlands_4Follow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net0:00 - Matt has seen the light2:01 - The Browser Podcast6:05 - Tahoe issues10:14 - Bean update11:03 - Matt’s apps are out!13:06 - What we do with our old tech14:45 - Liquid Glass, one more time29:55 - Swinsian feels like 200443:03 - Chilling in Borderlands48:00 - Nobody expects the comfy chair52:10 - Film!59:13 - Find a wallpaper1:01:15 - How did y’all meet?
Immersive MotoGP and Adios, Acapulco MacStories 2025-09-24 | Sigmund and Devon break down CANAL+’s immersive documentary MotoGP: Tour De Force and say one last goodbye to Acapulco upon its series finale. 00:00 - Magic Rays of Light | Episode 185 00:37 - Pre-Roll | AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone Air 25:47 - Immersive Highlight | MotoGP: Tour De Force 41:08 - Apple News | 26.1 Betas, Apple Sports Live Activities 43:32 - Apple Originals | Trailer Talk, Physical Releases, In Development, Casting 52:06 - Up Next | A Packed Week of Apple TV Releases 58:03 - Series Recap | Acapulco 01:12:21 - The Watchlist | This Week’s TV App Highlights 01:16:45 - Up Next Pick | Marvel Zombies 01:18:26 - Up Next Pick | Caught Stealing 01:20:53 - Thanks for Listening | Now Watch Some Apple TV ### Pre-Roll* [iPhone 17 Pro Max Review | Links TV](youtu.be/z1NoP154fWY)### Highlight* [MotoGP: Tour De Force](tv.apple.com/us/movie/motogp-tour-de-force/umc.cmc.7anuf0yj59w24eoo74tyhmvyt?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [CANAL+ Releases Immersive Documentary MotoGP: Tour De Force](macstories.net/news/canal-releases-immersive-documentary-motogp-tour-de-force)### Trailer Talk* [The Last Frontier](youtube.com/watch?v=Y_O7puXja-E)* [The Lost Bus](youtube.com/watch?v=kQFiO88d_gk)### Apple Original News* [F1: The Movie 4K Blu-ray](blu-ray.com/news/?id=37123)* [Ted Lasso: The Richmond Way 4K Blu-ray](blu-ray.com/news/?id=37127)### Releases* [Apple Music Live: Fuerza Regida](tv.apple.com/us/movie/apple-music-live-fuerza-regida/umc.cmc.6ollciohmn923bo6621ehjey6?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Slow Horses](tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [All of You](tv.apple.com/us/movie/all-of-you/umc.cmc.3hac5oqhh3gxiu35spyu8fanf?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Extras* [Chief of War — Inside the Episode 109: "The Black Desert"](youtube.com/watch?v=X3HIUntU7jo)* [Chief of War — The Weapons of Hawaiʻi with Jason Momoa & Cast](youtube.com/watch?v=-c7BNOmtA8I)* [Slow Horses — Jackson Lamb Shares "Words of Encouragement"](youtube.com/watch?v=4dDoW7RG91A)### Recap* [Acapulco](tv.apple.com/us/show/acapulco/umc.cmc.8xrkg9zywke7g6a9ahmvpr3l?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### The Watchlist* [Sneaker Wars: Adidas vs. Puma](hulu.com/series/sneaker-wars-adidas-vs-puma-2c4a3358-2535-4abf-aa57-50744b6e1abe?dl=false)* [Tulsa King](tv.apple.com/us/show/tulsa-king/umc.cmc.21009qwtuxt275lk04ai0okhl?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Floor](tv.apple.com/us/show/the-floor/umc.cmc.4hr9rckd67ygq52166e5za46s?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Golden Bachelor](tv.apple.com/us/show/the-golden-bachelor/umc.cmc.20x073g1oumu4z9o670o46a5f?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Fantastic Four: First Steps](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-fantastic-four-first-steps/umc.cmc.i8en6ccbtt7tcb61g7psc3zz?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [English Teacher](tv.apple.com/us/show/english-teacher/umc.cmc.459knzftbzgdjj4s5gyoxfsmj?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Splitsville](tv.apple.com/us/movie/splitsville/umc.cmc.65e1vqv9v6e2jymsju6tf7w9x?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Up Next* [Marvel Zombies](disneyplus.com/browse/entity-d274138a-7c29-4ddf-9ea2-2f9d3c1a24a0)* [Caught Stealing](tv.apple.com/us/movie/caught-stealing/umc.cmc.2nmctya7jq3p8od9sawxdpr8b?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)We want to hear from you! Contact us via our [feedback form](https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9).Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to [magic@macstories.net](mailto:magic@macstories.net).Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on [YouTube](youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHtlXmGzb9wPRmghjP8FQSBm) and follow us on [Mastodon](mastodon.macstories.net/@MagicRaysOfLight) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/magicraysoflight.macstories.net).Sigmund Judge | Follow Sigmund on [Mastodon](mastodon.screentimes.net/@sigmund) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/sigjudge.bsky.social)Devon Dundee | Follow Devon on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@devondundee) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/devondundee.com)![]()
David X. Cohen | First, Last, Everything MacStories 2025-09-23 | David X. Cohen, former Simpsons writer and co-creator of Futurama on approaching technology in Futurama.#futurama #thesimpsons #simpsons #podcast #tech #technology
David X. Cohen | First, Last, Everything | Episode 3 MacStories 2025-09-23 | This time, it’s the Emmy-award-winning writer David X Cohen. David started writing on Beavis and Butthead in the early 90s before joining The Simpsons, where he was responsible for many well-known episodes like Lisa the Vegetarian, The Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie Show, and Homer3. Then, in 1999, with Simpsons creator Matt Groening, David co-developed Futurama, which recently dropped its 13th season on Hulu and Disney+.But David’s history is not just in television. He worked in the robotics lab while attending Harvard, studied theoretical computer science, and has a deep history with technology all the way back to the early days of home computers. As you can expect there was a lot for us to talk about.---- First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.---- This episode’s linksDavid on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DavidX.Cohen- Alan Yuille on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Yuille- Ken Keeler on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Keeler- Homer3 on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=-cyf4RnjzTY- George Meyer on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MeyerFuturama opening on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=ei9xrCykk_I&pp=ygUQZnV0dXJhbWEgb3BlbmluZw%3D%3D'Futurama - Welcome to the World of Tomorrow’ BTS on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=pmkYYJboTPM&pp=ygUZZnV0dXJhbWEgYmVoaW5kIHRoZSBzY2VuZQ%3D%3DFuturama References on The Infosphere- The Speed of Light theinfosphere.org/Speedoflight- The Prisoner of Benda theinfosphere.org/ThePrisonerofBenda and its theorem theinfosphere.org/Futuramatheorem- The Impossible Stream theinfosphere.org/TheImpossibleStream- eyePhone theinfosphere.org/EyePhone- Hedonismbot theinfosphere.org/Hedonismbot- Roberto theinfosphere.org/Roberto- Enema-bot theinfosphere.org/Enema-bot- Acting Unit 0.8 theinfosphere.org/ActingUnit0.8- Head Jars theinfosphere.org/Head_jarsShut Up and Take My Money on Know Your Meme knowyourmeme.com/memes/shut-up-and-take-my-moneyVictor Wembanyama on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Wembanyama‘How Hollywood writers triumphed over AI – and why it matters’ - The Guardian theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/01/hollywood-writers-strike-artificial-intelligence---- - David’s ‘First’ pick: Arcade Games: Berzerk youtube.com/watch?v=DFSQ0Pl4KDk, Space Guerrilla youtube.com/watch?v=rni0X2G_yEA, Battle Zone youtube.com/watch?v=ymrYkbEbnEQ, Qix youtube.com/watch?v=R8t1DpLFThQ, Gorf youtube.com/watch?v=ssMtp46afcE.- David’s ‘Last’ pick: Waymo waymo.com- David’s ‘Everything’ pick: Apple II on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_II - Apple II Reference Manual PDF http://cini.classiccmp.org/pdf/Apple/Apple%20II%20Reference%20Manual%20-%20Woz.pdf- 'Something’: TwitterPeek on Museum of Failure museumoffailure.com/exhibition/twitter-peek---- Leave Feedback for the show. https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96Follow us on Mastodon- Jonathan Reed https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed- First, Last, Everything mastodon.macstories.net/@flepodcastFollow us on Bluesky- Jonathan Reed https://bsky.app/profile/jonathan.macstories.net- First, Last, Everything https://bsky.app/profile/flepodcast.macstories.netFollow us on Instagram- Jonathan Reed instagram.com/aylwardreed---- Music: Will LaPorte peachmgzn.com/will-laporteFirst, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories macstories.net/podcasts/.00:00 - David X Cohen06:04 - FIrst08:49 - Early Tech Experiences15:35 - The Simpsons20:35 - Futurama Beginnings41:01 - Last47:53 - AI in Hollywood56:26 - Futurama Favourites and Message01:04:49 - Something01:07:53 - Everything01:15:44 - Good Vibes and Hope#futurama #thesimpsons #simpsons #apple #appleii #waymo #arcade #ai #tech #technology
Fall Hardware: First Impressions | AppStories | Episode 453 MacStories 2025-09-22 | This week, Federico and John shared their first impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3.On AppStories+, Federico asks John about his plans to unwind now that his macOS review is out.Also available on YouTube here – youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHvrG8-MlfOsRXFd4N2V7otLThis episode is sponsored by: • Things – A fresh new look for OS 26 – apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id904237743?pt=13942&ct=Podcast_AppStories&mt=8⸻Links and Show NotesHardware First Impressions • iPhone 17 Pro Max – apple.com/iphone-17-pro • iPhone Air – apple.com/iphone-air • Apple Watch Ultra 3 – apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-3 • AirPods Pro 3 – apple.com/airpods-proAppStories+ Post-Show • John’s Unwind list • Videogames • Hollow Knight: Silksong – hollowknightsilksong.com • Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo – store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/Pipistrello_and_the_Cursed_Yoyo • Donkey Kong Banaza – nintendo.com/us/store/products/donkey-kong-bananza-switch-2/?srsltid=AfmBOor9NcOniL2N6DY5Tg3o7EDcALqD5qV_5bMEmWk3WQ-ZcfMrLWnU • TV • Alien Earth – apple.co/4mqqIiA • Severance – apple.co/4ms6uoC • Foundation – apple.co/4muzY5j • Also mentioned: Sequel media tracker – https://www.getsequel.app • Music • Alt Ctrl – apple.co/3IvHqz4 • All Indie – apple.co/4nFHIlM • Superbloom – apple.co/42I0oJAVisit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plusCheck out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico • AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy⸻Timestamps:00:00 - Apple Hardware First Impressions01:09 - What We Got04:22 - iPhone 17 Pro Max08:55 - Accessories09:49 - Sponsor: Things12:21 - iPhone Air18:56 - More on Accessories20:58 - The iPhone 17 Pro Max Design21:49 - Apple Watch Ultra 325:00 - AirPods Pro 3
The Aftermath of Review Season | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-09-19 | This week Federico and John reflect on the toll of the review process and the annual recovery process before Federico follows up on a TV series and John recommends a pair of albums. Plus, we have a great Marvel movie bundle deal for listeners.Links and Show Notes:The Aftermath of Review Season • iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/ios-and-ipados-26-the-macstories-review • macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/macos-26-tahoe-the-macstories-review • CarPlay in iOS 26: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/carplay-in-ios-26-the-macstories-review • visionOS 26: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/visionos-26-the-macstories-review • watchOS 26: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/watchos-26-the-macstories-reviewPicks • Federico’s Pick: • Hacks, Seasons 1-4 on HBO Max – apple.co/4g13gXr • John’s Picks: • Tunnel Vision by Beach Bunny – apple.co/41WcVsH • I Quit by HAIM – apple.co/4mkb5JzUnwind Deal🔨 Thor – 3-Movie Bundle for $19.99 – apple.co/4nemTOKLeave Feedback for John and Federico • MacStories Unwind Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • MacStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • MacStories Unwind – https://bsky.app/profile/unwind.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - The Aftermath of Publishing OS Reviews13:28 - Federico's Follow Up Pick: Hacks, Season 1-416:43 - John's Pick: Tunnel Vision by Beach Bunny and I Quit by HAIM18:37 - Unwind Deal: Thor 3-Movie Bundle
tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, The Morning Show, and Foundation MacStories 2025-09-19 | Sigmund and Devon highlight The Morning Show’s return, share their thoughts on tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, and look back on the third season of Foundation. 00:00 - Magic Rays of Light | Episode 18400:47 - Pre-Roll | Event Predictions and Purchases08:08 - Highlight | The Morning Show S419:29 - tvOS 26 | The MacStories Mini-Review42:31 - visionOS 26 | Devon’s Highlights57:10 - Apple Originals | Trailers, Renewals, In Development, Emmy Wins01:04:37 - Up Next | This Week’s Apple TV Releases01:06:48 - Recap | Foundation S301:30:36 - The Watchlist | This Week’s TV App Highlights01:34:11 - Up Next Pick | The Paper01:36:32 - Joint Pick | First, Last, Everything w/ Jonathan Reed01:38:22 - Up Next Pick | The Works of Robert Redford 01:40:03 - Thanks for Listening | Now Watch Some Apple TV ### Pre-Roll* [September 2025 Event Hub | MacStories](macstories.net/tag/september-2025-event)### Highlight* [The Morning Show](tv.apple.com/us/show/the-morning-show/umc.cmc.25tn3v8ku4b39tr6ccgb8nl6m?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### tvOS 26 and visionOS 26* [visionOS 26: The MacStories Review](macstories.net/stories/visionos-26-the-macstories-review)### Trailer Talk* [Slow Horses — Season 5](youtube.com/watch?v=A9BCtrziWtg)* [The Sisters Grimm](youtube.com/watch?v=LHsy6utio-4)### Releases* [The Lost Bus](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-lost-bus/umc.cmc.4p7gv4trt1rt0kuiwzmitibiv?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy](tv.apple.com/us/show/the-reluctant-traveler-with-eugene-levy/umc.cmc.237ur6qdup9h826huv7jg25yu?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Extras* [Emmy Celebration 2025 — Official Portrait Studio](youtube.com/watch?v=wrolB1cM0tY)* [Chief of War — Behind the Scenes Look at Building Kingdoms](youtube.com/watch?v=I-Cn4fN7G44)* [Foundation — Demerzel: Behind the Scenes with Laura Birn](youtube.com/watch?v=VPVSck6yo1M)* [Highest 2 Lowest — Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in Conversation](youtube.com/watch?v=CjH_otb9lAQ)* [Slow Horses — Seasons 1-4 Recap](youtube.com/watch?v=osgVw3T82Gc)* [Slow Horses — No Brainer Pitch from the Cast](youtube.com/watch?v=LstYxlqU9bg)* [Platonic — Seth Rogen & Rose Byrne Play the "Stuff It" Challenge](youtube.com/watch?v=QkpEJWwck_U)* [Platonic — Behind the Jeopardy Scene in Season 2](youtube.com/watch?v=1hNAP20HrMM)### Recap* [Foundation](tv.apple.com/us/show/foundation/umc.cmc.5983fipzqbicvrve6jdfep4x3?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### The Watchlist* [STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie](tv.apple.com/us/movie/still-a-michael-j-fox-movie/umc.cmc.njewt06q05vqbgp6w42pqb0l?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Causeway](tv.apple.com/us/movie/causeway/umc.cmc.30p2zn6vd14159dorn1vo68el?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me](tv.apple.com/us/movie/selena-gomez-my-mind--me/umc.cmc.39yw4dp13gshxq5bt9fsl0o5y?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Palmer](tv.apple.com/us/movie/palmer/umc.cmc.40qrv09i2yfh8iilyi4s8vfi?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Americana](tv.apple.com/us/movie/americana/umc.cmc.378ze4n7ixpv8bviajwc7nhyj?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Relay](tv.apple.com/us/movie/relay/umc.cmc.7ka0iq0odath2rpc3zv3mdwih?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Ne Zha II](tv.apple.com/us/movie/ne-zha-ii/umc.cmc.1qa5qqta6hyxycgad02e9dsi0?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Secret Mall Apartment](tv.apple.com/us/movie/secret-mall-apartment/umc.cmc.5ga4vavd9yipzs58pjaktsdxi?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Superman](tv.apple.com/us/movie/superman/umc.cmc.21bcbvncmlxz9o7gtxlxfe771?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Up Next* [The Paper](tv.apple.com/us/show/the-paper/umc.cmc.1maccnluzq1eucu5xvwr345hp?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [First, Last, Everything](podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-last-everything/id1838023918?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Works of Robert Redford](tv.apple.com/us/person/robert-redford/umc.cpc.6q9q6vi0jv3w0lr78dznki8kx?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)We want to hear from you! Contact us via our [feedback form](https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9).Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to [magic@macstories.net](mailto:magic@macstories.net).
iPadOS 26 is a Fresh Start, and What’s Next MacStories 2025-09-18 | #ipad #iPadOS #iPadOS26 #iPadPro #iPadmini #ipadair Chris talks about how iPadOS 26 is a reboot for the iPad and how he will be keeping and eye on iPadOS 27. Check out the podcast Comfort Zone here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHuQfDP4-fM8XQxLYmc90xNi
Niléane Condemns iPhone 17 Pros Cosmic Orange (And is Wrong) Comfort Zone MacStories 2025-09-18 | #iPhone #iPhone17 #iPhone17Pro #iphoneair Niléane’s very wrong take on the new Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro. Check out the full podcast Comfort Zone here: macstories.net/comfort-zone
Comfort Zone, Episode 67: All of Comfort Zone Agrees MacStories 2025-09-18 | Matt brings a new phone (but it's not what you thiiiink), Chris finally got the iPadOS update of his dreams, and Niléane oversees the PopSockets challenge, which ended up being an all-time Comfort Zone disaster.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.Main topics- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra- iPadOS 26 apple.com/os/ipadosOther stuff we talked about- Relay ST. Jude Fundraiser relay.experience.stjude.org- Canon C50 cinema camera usa.canon.com/shop/p/eos-c50Follow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net0:00 - It's not a bean1:57 - It's not the right orange5:43 - Another week, another browser9:04 - Another chapter, another browser10:42 - Cozy Zone!11:45 - ULTRA38:05 - Dreams do come true (iPadOS 26)1:01:44 - PopSockets are a bust!1:09:51 - Just relax1:12:04 - Your ideal browser
Michael Flarup | First, Last, Everything MacStories 2025-09-18 | This time we’re talking with Michael Flarup. Michael is many things: the head of a game studio, a speaker at Adobe Max, an author, and more. But most of all, Michael is a designer. #design #designer #adobe #ios #macos #icon #gaming #dinolords
Michael Flarup | First Last Everything | Episode 2 MacStories 2025-09-16 | This time we’re talking with Michael Flarup. Michael is many things: the head of a game studio, a speaker at Adobe Max, an author, and more. But most of all, Michael is a designer. He’s most well-known for his decades of work as an icon designer on some of the most beloved apps on iOS and macOS under his Pixel Resort banner. He’s released two books on the history of the art form: first around iOS, then focusing on macOS. Now he runs a game studio, Northplay, where they’re hard at work on their next game, Dinolords!First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.---- This episode’s links- Pixel Resort pixelresort.com/.- Northplay northplay.co/.- Buy https://flarup.shop/ The iOS Icon Book and The macOS Icon Book.- Sign up https://www.flarup.email/ for Michael’s newsletter.- Buy pixelresort.gumroad.com Michael’s design tools and icons.- Michael on Dribble. dribbble.com/flarup- Michael on YouTube. youtube.com/channel/UCfdvBQSfsopDb6l9rV5OjyA- Michael on Instagram. instagram.com/flarup/?hl=en- Michael on LinkedIn. linkedin.com/in/michaelflarup- Michael on X. https://x.com/flarup?lang=en- Michael on Mastodon. https://mastodon.social/@flarup- Download itunes.apple.com/us/app/conduct-this/id1151455384?ls=1&mt=8&at=1010lwVg&ct=conductthis-site Conduct This!- Dinolords website dinolords.com/.- Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/2587620/Dinolords Dinolords on Steam---- - Michael’s ‘First’ pick: Amiga 2000 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_2000 - Michael’s ‘Last’ pick: Apple Vision Pro apple.com/apple-vision-pro- Michael’s ‘Everything’ pick: Adobe Photoshop on Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Photoshop- 'Something’: ‘The First Digital Camera Was the Size of a Toaster’ spectrum.ieee.org/first-digital-camera-history - IEEE Spectrum- Interview with creator Steve Sasson: Linda Hall Library on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=tCd4i10nI14---- Leave Feedback for the show. https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96Follow us on Mastodon- Jonathan Reed https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed- First, Last, Everything mastodon.macstories.net/@flepodcastFollow us on Bluesky- Jonathan Reed https://bsky.app/profile/jonathan.macstories.net- First, Last, Everything https://bsky.app/profile/flepodcast.macstories.netFollow us on Instagram- Jonathan Reed instagram.com/aylwardreed---- Music: Will LaPorte peachmgzn.com/will-laporteFirst, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories macstories.net/podcasts/.00:00 - Michael Flarup04:20 - First Pick12:47 - Further Projects32:48 - Last Pick39:44 - Significant Milestones55:24 - Something58:14 - Everything Pick01:12:08 - Michael's Icon Books01:17:47 - Good Vibes and Hope
iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews | AppStories | Episode 452 MacStories 2025-09-15 | This week, Federico and John discuss their annual OS reviews. Federico digs into the details of iOS and iPadOS 26, while John considers what macOS 26 Tahoe means for users.On AppStories+, John updates listeners on what he bought after last week’s Apple event and why.This episode is sponsored by: • Widgetsmith – https://widgetsmith.app/macstoriesMake your phone your own with custom widgets and wallpapers. Ready for Liquid Glass in iOS 26. Use our link for a free month of Widgetsmith Premium. • Steamclock – steamclock.com/appstoriesWe make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details.⸻Links and Show NotesiOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews • iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/ios-and-ipados-26-the-macstories-review • macOS 26: The MacStories Review – macstories.net/stories/macos-26-tahoe-the-macstories-review • Review week perks for Club MacStories members – club.macstories.net • iOS and iPadOS 26 Review Extras eBooks, Drafts Actions, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, and a Special Edition of MacStories Weekly – macstories.net/news/ios-26-review-extras-club • Join Club MacStories by visiting plus.club – http://plus.clubApps mentioned • Chronicling – apps.apple.com/us/app/chronicling-track-anything/id6445992145 • CARROT Weather – apps.apple.com/us/app/carrot-weather-alerts-radar/id961390574 • Drafts – apps.apple.com/us/app/drafts/id1236254471 • Activas: Intelligent Wellness – https://mastodon.social/@activas • ScreenFloat – apps.apple.com/us/app/screenfloat-pro-screen-capture/id414528154?mt=12AppStories+ Post-Show • 512 GB iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue – apple.com/iphone-17-pro • AirPods Pro 3 – apple.com/airpods-pro • Apple Watch Ultra 3 – apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-3Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plusCheck out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico • AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy⸻Timestamps:00:00 - It's Review Week at MacStories!02:31 - Two New MacStories Podcasts04:54 - iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review06:00 - Liquid Glass18:04 - Sponsor: Widgetsmith20:00 - iPadOS 2627:26 - Sponsor: Steamclock28:51 - IOS and iPadOS 26 Apps33:43 - macOS 26 Tahoe42:30 - The Menu Bar and Control Center46:32 - Finally, Tahoe Everywhere
Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-09-12 | This week, John explains the art of the Southern storytelling with an example, reminding Federico to touch grass before sharing a classic movie deal and previewing some of the perks coming next week with his iOS and iPadOS 26 review.Links and Show Notes:Two Beady Eyes Staring At Me • Skunks – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkunkUnwind Deal- The Prestige - apple.co/462jDjq for $4.99 in Apple's TV app.Leave Feedback for John and Federico • MacStories Unwind Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • MacStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • MacStories Unwind – https://bsky.app/profile/unwind.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy
Comfort Zone, Episode 66: Bruv MacStories 2025-09-11 | Niléane goes phone shopping for someone else, Chris conducts the iPhone 16 Pro exit interview, and the whole gang gets weird with inputs.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Cozy Zone information: Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.Stuff we discussed- Relay ST. Jude Fundraiser relay.experience.stjude.org-Waluigi hat etsy.com/listing/1532870961/waluigi-embroidered-cap-mario-cap- FocusFlight apps.apple.com/us/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147- Matt's dream(?) monitor macrumors.com/2025/09/05/alogic-debuts-2000-32-inch-6k-display-with-touch-support- Nothing CMF Phone https://nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-2-pro?Couleur=Orange&Capacit%C3%A9=8+128GB&Colour=Orange&Capacity=8+128GBFollow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.netChapters00:00 - Waluigi is here01:20 - Cozy Zone04:15 - Relay ST. Jude Fundraiser05:22 - FocusFlight is awesome09:20 - 6K touch screen for Mac 👀12:07 - Not talking about the iPhone 1714:17 - Phones have gotten expensive32:07 - Last thoughts on the iPhone 16 Pro48:45 - Matt loves RGB56:15 - Niléane has deep regrets01:00:58 - Chris tosses tech to the curb01:05:07 - Get weird with a PopSocket01:06:35 - You only get 3 non-stock apps
Welcome to Cozy Zone (It’s Comfort Zone, but Cozier.) Trailer MacStories 2025-09-08 | Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone later today, and you can subscribe to keep listening!You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.
Tom Hitchins | First Last Everything | Episode 1 MacStories 2025-09-08 | In this premiere episode, YouTuber Tom Hitchins, aka Byte Review, discusses his creative life that led to the creation of one of the most aesthetically pleasing tech channels on the site. From teaching Photoshop at a college to a lifelong love of Nintendo and Japanese design and entertainment, Tom’s passion for technology touches every aspect of his life.First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.---- This episode’s linksByte Review on YouTube http://youtube.com/c/bytereview.Byte Review on Instagram http://instagram.com/bytereview.Byte Review on TikTok tiktok.com/@bytereview.First Byte Review Video - Lumia 435 Review youtu.be/gqDjO9bkbos?si=F5mC5Cs6VHAR-NrZWhy I Left Teaching During COVID-19 youtu.be/FfDmWCKgMn8?si=jTQYT4KMTRxeXtDRApple REBUILT my Desk Setup and Office with the M3 MacBook Air! youtu.be/uvQi1Se4vcA?si=rOrVs08-gclqAKGjKiroku Studio kirokustudio.co.uk/.Kiroku Studio on Instagram instagram.com/kirokustudio/.Kiroku Radio instagram.com/kirokustudio/.---- Tom’s ‘First’ pick:Game Boy Advance SP nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-History/Game-Boy-Advance-SP/Game-Boy-Advance-SP-627141.htmlTom’s ‘Last’ pick:DJI Osmo Pocket 3 dji.com/uk/osmo-pocket-3Tom’s ‘Everything’ pick:BioShock en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioShock'Something': the Buick Riviera Graphic Control CentreMotorWeek | Retro Review: 1986 Buick Century T-Type & Riviera CRT youtube.com/watch?v=Lkaazk68iGE---- Leave Feedback for the show. https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96Follow us on Mastodon- Jonathan Reed https://techhub.social/@jonathanreed- First, Last, Everything mastodon.macstories.net/@flepodcastFollow us on Bluesky- Jonathan Reed https://bsky.app/profile/jonathan.macstories.net- First, Last, Everything https://bsky.app/profile/flepodcast.macstories.netFollow us on Instagram- Jonathan Reed instagram.com/aylwardreed----Music: Will LaPorte peachmgzn.com/will-laporteFirst, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories macstories.net/podcasts/.00:00 - Tom Hitchins09:54 - First Pick15:59 - Further Projects24:12 - Last Pick29:31 - Significant Milestones36:29 - Something39:49 - Everything Pick47:01 - Good Vibes and Hope
Cozy Zone, Episode 1: Defend Your Desk (Bonus Episode) MacStories 2025-09-08 | Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone, and you can subscribe to keep listening!What is Cozy Zone: youtu.be/nE-3QSO98TMYou can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.Niléane- The desk cdn.macstories.net/img_1572-1755353988197.jpeg- Side view cdn.macstories.net/img_1574-2-1755353983128.jpeg- Window view cdn.macstories.net/img_1571-1755354340595.jpeg- Under the desk cdn.macstories.net/img_1580-1755354820829.jpegChris- Image 1 cdn.macstories.net/_img1436-1757345354800.jpeg- Image 2 cdn.macstories.net/_img_1438-1757345435587.jpg- Image 3 cdn.macstories.net/_img_1437-1757345424326.jpg- Under the Desk cdn.macstories.net/_img_1441-1757345415607.jpgMatt- The desk birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/matt-desk.jpeg- Under the desk 🤮 birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/matt-desk-wires.jpeg
Welcome to Cozy Zone (It’s Comfort Zone, but Cozier.) MacStories 2025-09-08 | Welcome to Cozy Zone! We're releasing this first episode to everyone later today, and you can subscribe to keep listening!You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138191 or $50/year macstories.memberful.com/checkout?plan=138195, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too.
Welcome to First, Last, Everything MacStories 2025-09-08 | First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes.In addition, the episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something.---- Contact the showLeave Feedback for the show. https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96Follow us on Mastodon:Jonathan Reed https://techhub.social/@jonathanreedFirst, Last, Everything mastodon.macstories.net/@flepodcastFollow us on Bluesky:Jonathan Reed https://bsky.app/profile/jonathan.macstories.netFirst, Last, Everything https://bsky.app/profile/flepodcast.macstories.netFirst, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast.Check out other podcasts from MacStories macstories.net/podcasts/.
Apple Event Vibe Check | AppStories | Episode 451 MacStories 2025-09-08 | This week, Federico and John do their annual pre-Apple event vibe check, discussing what they expect and hope to see at the upcoming September Apple event. They explore the rumored iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro 3, and debate the Apple Watch Ultra. Plus, they share thoughts on the prospect of an Apple TV with Apple Intelligence capabilities, HomePods, and updates to AirTags.On AppStories+, John and Federico explore the divisiveness surrounding the Liquid Glass update coming to macOS Tahoe.This episode is sponsored by: • Claude – claude.ai/appstories • Factor – factormeals.com/appstories50offLinks and Show Notes:An Apple Event Vibe Check: • Products Discussed • Apple Watch • AirPods Pro • iPhone 17 line • Apple TV • HomePodAppStories+ Post-Show: • One Size Does Not Fit All – furbo.org/2025/09/01/one-size-does-not-fit-allVisit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plusCheck out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico: • AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon: • AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky: • AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - Fall Review Season01:22 - MacStories Deals and Notion Follow Up05:57 - Apple Event Vibe Check06:27 - AirPods11:27 - Sponsor: Claude14:04 - Apple Watch19:51 - A Heart Rate Strap Tangent21:13 - iPhone26:52 - Sponsor: Factor29:17 - TechWoven and Apple TV34:12 - HomePod mini and AirTags35:29 - Only Ticci Has an AirTag Story Like This39:26 - Back to AirTag Features
Coyote Fall | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-09-05 | This week, the weather has begun to change, coyotes are on the loose, and John shares his running tech. Plus Federico has a TV comedy for listeners, and John has a superhero movie pick.Links and Show Notes:John’s Running Kit • Apple Watch Ultra 1 – apple.com/shop/product/FNH83LW/A/Refurbished-Apple-Watch-Ultra-GPS-Cellular-49mm-Natural-Titanium-Case-with-White-Ocean-Band • Beats Fit Pro – amzn.to/4mMzckWPicks • Federico’s Pick: • Hacks • Stream on HBO Max – hbomax.com/shows/hacks/67e940b7-aab2-46ce-a62b-c7308cde9de7 • Buy – apple.co/4g13gXr • John’s Pick: • Thunderbolts • Stream on Disney+ – disneyplus.com/browse/entity-f51dce23-7d8f-490a-9f0c-be1b5432c2a9?cid=DTCI-Synergy-Disneycom-Site-Acquisition-Library-US-Disney-Thunderbolts-EN-HomeScreenHero-Stream_on_DisneyPlus_button_Thunderbolts_movie_page-NA • Buy – apple.co/45Y5UbYLeave Feedback for John and Federico • MacStories Unwind Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • MacStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • MacStories Unwind – https://bsky.app/profile/unwind.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - A Note from John00:27 - Heading into the Fall03:58 - A Wildlife Update05:06 - John Returns to Running08:09 - Pick: Hacks on HBO Max13:30 - Pick: Thunderbolts
Matt Gives Chris Corporate PTSD MacStories 2025-09-04 | Check out Comfort Zone here: youtu.be/FgcSDzLlC9U
Comfort Zone, Episode 65: Its Just Really Nice Paper MacStories 2025-09-04 | Matt really thinks he's cracked note taking, Niléane fixes every tech paper cut in her life she can find, and the whole gang pitches their new Apple product lines.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Main Topics- Capacities capacities.io- A UserScript to fix Instagram reels on the web https://nileane.fr/@nileane/115108577582876988- Shure MV7X shure.com/en-EU/products/microphones/mv7x?variant=MV7X- Memory foam for Niléane's 🦶 https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0DP9BYPRP?th=1- Anker MagGo Qi2 stand https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0D8PN1GBP?th=1 (Photo cdn.macstories.net/img_1670-1756460701966.jpeg)- A rubber edge https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0C2JYSKLJ?th=1Other stuff- Changing lives mstdn.ca/@trystan/115086283416754109Follow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.netChapters00:00 - Can I call you “daddies”?01:40 - Niléane is changing lives03:22 - Focus Friend issue resolved04:22 - Coffee Golf and Coffee Pool05:34 - Capacities22:15 - Niléane fixes so many paper cuts40:00 - Apple TV (not that one)45:40 - Apple Pack56:19 - Apple Print01:05:45 - Change you input methods
Awe Dropping Predictions MacStories 2025-09-03 | Sigmund and Devon attempt to predict what Apple will announce at next week’s Awe Dropping event.00:00 - Magic Rays of Light | Episode 183 00:37 - Pre-Roll | Coldplay, CEDIA, and a Pre-Event Vibe Check 05:11 - Apple Event Predictions | Higher/Lower (3 Points Each) 11:38 - Apple Event Predictions | Regular Picks (2 Points Each) 35:14 - Apple Event Predictions | Out There Picks (4 Points Each) 46:44 - Apple News | Beats, Apple Music Radio, NDI 53:04 - Apple Originals | Trailer Talk, Releases, In Development, Casting 01:01:53 - Up Next | This Week’s Apple TV Releases 01:04:03 - The Watchlist | This Week’s TV App Highlights 01:07:57 - Up Next Pick | Only Murders in the Building 01:09:36 - Up Next Pick | The Naked Gun 01:11:25 - Thanks for Listening | Now Watch Some Apple TV ### Pre-Roll* [Why September Is My Favorite Time of Year](club.macstories.net/posts/why-september-is-my-favorite-time-of-year)### Apple TV News* [Powerbeats Fit Teaser](youtu.be/tBYZhv7c1M8)* [JENNIE X Beats | Special-Edition Beats Solo 4](youtu.be/LFJ7lfpIBpg)* [TuneIn](tunein.com)* [RØDE Capture](apps.apple.com/us/app/r%C3%B8de-capture/id1588683096)### Trailer Talk* [All Of You](youtube.com/watch?v=RnYEi3bDCcc)### Releases* [NFL Retro Bowl '26](apps.apple.com/us/app/nfl-retro-bowl-25/id6476767864)* [Jeopardy! Daily](apps.apple.com/us/app/jeopardy-daily/id6475484821)* [Highest 2 Lowest](tv.apple.com/us/movie/highest-2-lowest/umc.cmc.3rbg43tt2brl2cp5wwacfrmhx?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [My Talking Tom Friends+](apps.apple.com/us/app/my-talking-tom-friends/id6744641690)* [Apple Event — September 9](youtube.com/watch?v=H3KnMyojEQU)### Extras* [What's Coming in September 2025 | Highest 2 Lowest, The Morning Show & More](youtube.com/watch?v=HGpsLLyZFi0)* [Chief of War — Jason Momoa's Message to the USC Football Team](youtube.com/watch?v=jbapyPW-HK8)* [Chief of War — Jason Momoa & the Cast Share the Language of Hawaiʻi, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi](youtube.com/watch?v=Vma9o2XPYcE)* [Chief of War — Inside the Episode 106: "Ohana"](youtube.com/watch?v=sre60022NLY)### TV App Highlights* [Architecton](tv.apple.com/us/movie/architecton/umc.cmc.4kb00lxk0ne0q7vfyvtvkp6wn?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Nobody 2](tv.apple.com/us/movie/nobody-2/umc.cmc.70ynjs10thb3tk5tg78g9rnp6?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Naked Gun](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-naked-gun/umc.cmc.1xxdc6iqsngcnaihkrh9le0gw?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Lilo & Stitch](tv.apple.com/us/movie/lilo--stitch-2025/umc.cmc.3zbigg07xzhmyf3h7uvkdsaua?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Mike Judge's Beavis & Butt-Head](tv.apple.com/us/show/mike-judges-beavis--butt-head/umc.cmc.6kese5ivkz8vx9xolzfrsf1va?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Paper](peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/the-paper/4873123615239886112?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22935164115&gbraid=0AAAABBO5E1Nsut_5N2QWawAVPy0mtPmz4&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5c_FBhDJARIsAIcmHK9OO92UibVai4TaKRA8a43sYhKbKZbha4dj3hvgwvnRdu2JvksZZ0QaAiBAEALw_wcB&orig_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F)* [Friendship](tv.apple.com/us/movie/friendship/umc.cmc.2zamk6x1n48oueuib94fqkl8x?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Task](play.hbomax.com/show/86bc816f-97a7-4cd6-8d53-08d5e6337063)### Up Next* [Only Murders in the Building](tv.apple.com/us/show/only-murders-in-the-building/umc.cmc.7kd9yvyu5ecz1snkt4a35o12g?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Naked Gun](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-naked-gun/umc.cmc.1xxdc6iqsngcnaihkrh9le0gw?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)![]()We want to hear from you! Contact us via our [feedback form](https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9).Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to [magic@macstories.net](mailto:magic@macstories.net).Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on [YouTube](youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHtlXmGzb9wPRmghjP8FQSBm) and follow us on [Mastodon](mastodon.macstories.net/@MagicRaysOfLight) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/magicraysoflight.macstories.net).Sigmund Judge | Follow Sigmund on [Mastodon](mastodon.screentimes.net/@sigmund) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/sigjudge.bsky.social)Devon Dundee | Follow Devon on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@devondundee) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/devondundee.com)
Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA MacStories 2025-09-01 | This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks.On AppStories+, the importance of breaks and finding ways to unwind.This episode is sponsored by: • Steamclock – We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. – steamclock.com/appstories • Xsolla – 🚀 Launch a high-performing branded Web Shop in minutes—or build a fully custom storefront without the hassle. Xsolla’s modular solution reduces platform fees, supports 1,000+ global payment methods, and ships with built-in LiveOps and customization tools—so every purchase puts more revenue back in your studio’s pocket. – xsolla.com/mobile-web-shop?utm_source=content-syndication&utm_medium=infuencer&utm_campaign=webshop2025&utm_content=AppStoriesLinks and Show NotesOur Summer Break Projects • Federico: • Set up a Notion database for his work. – notion.com • Also mentioned: • Shortwave – shortwave.com • Claude – claude.ai • Drafts – getdrafts.com • Nautomate – https://www.nautomate.app • John: • Updated his audio setup with the MOTU M4 audio interface – amzn.to/4mRBCi8 • Got organized with the help of IKEA’s Kallax – ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-black-brown-40275846/#content and Invallning – ikea.com/us/en/p/invallning-utility-cart-for-boxes-white-10569398 • Built automations for MacStories Deals that work with Mastodon – mastodon.macstories.net/@MacStoriesDeals and Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/macstoriesdeals.macstories.netAppStories+ Post-Show • Why we take breaksVisit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plusCheck out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico • AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy⸻Timestamps:
Deals Are Back and Sports Comedies Take the Spotlight | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-08-29 | This week, John and Federico return from break to chat about how they spent their time off, the new MacStories Deals social accounts, two sports-related comedies, and a great deal on a favorite TV series.Links and Show Notes:Summer Break and MacStories Deals • MacStories Deals returns after seven years • Follow it on Mastodon or Bluesky: • Mastodon – mastodon.macstories.net/@MacStoriesDeals# • Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/macstoriesdeals.macstories.netPicks • John’s Pick: • Stick on Apple TV+ – apple.co/41Vsl0c – apple.co/45m2DTw • Federico’s Pick: • Running Point on Netflix – netflix.com/title/81483318Unwind DealFuturama, Seasons 1-10 for $24.99 – tv.apple.com/us/boxset/futurama-seasons-1-10/umc.cmr.its.se.1bcsiubwakx7yxpv551hb5mcp?showId=umc.cmc.l1gxucmkpno29c5bum47oxsp&at=1001l3bhP&ct=unwind_dealLeave Feedback for John and Federico • MacStories Unwind Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Follow us on Mastodon • MacStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@macstories • Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci • John Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorheesFollow us on Bluesky • MacStories Unwind – https://bsky.app/profile/unwind.macstories.net • MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net • Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net • John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.netAffiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - What We Did on Our Summer Vacation02:24 - The Return of MacStories Deals06:22 - Stick on Apple TV+08:44 - Running Point on Netflix13:12 - Unwind Deal: Futurama
Invasion Returns and F1 Comes Home MacStories 2025-08-28 | Sigmund and Devon highlight the return of Apple Original sci-fi series Invasion, break down the details of the PVOD release of F1 The Movie, and discuss the Apple TV+ price increase. 00:00 - Dedicated to the Memory of Verónica Echegui00:13 - Magic Rays of Light | Episode 18201:05 - Pre-Roll | An Awe Dropping Invite03:55 - Highlight | Invasion S319:33 - F1 The Movie | Behind the Wheel of Warner Bros’ VOD Release38:10 - App News | Ask AI: Chat to AI, HBO Max Takes us to Hogwarts44:14 - Trailer Talk | The Morning Show S4, The Savant51:53 - Apple TV+ Price Increase | Annual Subscriptions and Apple One Unaffected59:27 - Apple Originals | Releases, BTS, Creative Departures and MLB01:05:23 - Up Next | This Week’s Apple TV Releases01:09:20 - The Watchlist | This Week’s TV App Highlights 01:13:18 - Up Next Pick | Bachelor in Paradise 01:16:27 - Up Next Pick | Together01:18:29 - Thanks for Listening | Now Watch Some Apple TV### Pre-Roll* [Apple Announces September 9 Awe Dropping Event](macstories.net/news/apple-announces-september-9-awe-dropping-event)### Highlight* [Invasion](tv.apple.com/us/show/invasion/umc.cmc.70b7z97fv7azfzn5baqnj88p6?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### F1 on PVOD* [F1 The Movie](tv.apple.com/us/movie/f1-the-movie/umc.cmc.3t6dvnnr87zwd4wmvpdx5came?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Apple TV News* [AskAI: Chat to AI](apps.apple.com/us/app/askai-chat-to-ai/id6749651361)### Trailer Talk* [The Morning Show Season 4](youtube.com/watch?v=Klq88ERaGuM)* [The Savant](youtube.com/watch?v=UYQiGBupM8I)* [Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens? | Cosmopolitan](cosmopolitan.com/politics/a28483247/is-it-possible-to-stop-a-mass-shooting-before-it-happens)### Apple Original News* [First Look at The Sisters Grimm](apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/08/apple-tv-announces-the-sisters-grimm-an-all-new-animated-fantasy-adventure-series-premiering-globally-friday-october-3)* [On 34th x Alix Collection](macys.com/shop/brands/on-34th/on-34th-womens-clothing/on-34th-alix-collection?id=373668)### Releases* [KPOPPED](tv.apple.com/us/show/kpopped/umc.cmc.1yvpbd5uvcq8txtj1gfnw5iox?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Shape Island](tv.apple.com/us/show/shape-island/umc.cmc.40xdlw2jijoj95c3a6y2m3738?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Extras* [No Frame Missed](youtube.com/watch?v=hEalzEnT70k)* [Highest 2 Lowest — A$AP Rocky on Playing "Yung Felon"](youtube.com/watch?v=MeeCPtyvhDs)* [Shrinking — The Cast Plays "Most Likely To…"](youtube.com/watch?v=0XYMUvpKomI)* [Severance — Britt Lower's Casting Tape](youtube.com/watch?v=h61VI_62KYA)* [Severance — Mark and Helly: A Love Story](youtube.com/watch?v=ufaAnhgiERE)* [Severance — Tournament of Fripperies (Live Podcast Recording With The Cast and Creators)](youtube.com/watch?v=iH9L6bBEwgI)* [The Studio — Rewatch: "How To Transport a Body" Scene with Seth Rogen & Bryan Cranston](youtube.com/watch?v=rsdHFi2M0BA)* [The Studio — Rewatch: "How to Shoot a Oner" with Seth Rogen & Sarah Polley](youtube.com/watch?v=_bqGnmUZG9s)* [The Studio — Rewatch: "How to Give a Presentation" with Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara](youtube.com/watch?v=_VlvQWqWDoM)* [The Studio — Rewatch: "How to Throw a Burrito" with Chase Sui Wonders and Ike Barinholtz](youtube.com/watch?v=gPVdqgrBVyY)### TV App Highlights* [She Rides Shotgun](tv.apple.com/us/movie/she-rides-shotgun/umc.cmc.4wdt0sn51cnjpkkjz5zpwl0a9?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [I Know What You Did Last Summer](tv.apple.com/us/movie/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer/umc.cmc.3ziyw3tb99ff3raijhlwh1hb5?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley](tv.apple.com/us/movie/its-never-over-jeff-buckley/umc.cmc.2j0b12oqsmdsppk0pxdh7w6ap?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Thunderbolts*](tv.apple.com/us/movie/thunderbolts/umc.cmc.67bgkyn0fzr8n7ngw0v4mi2df?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Thursday Murder Club](netflix.com/title/81751137)* [Vice Is Broke](mubi.com/en/us/films/vice-is-broke)### Up Next* [Bachelor in Paradise](tv.apple.com/us/show/bachelor-in-paradise/umc.cmc.2xg0tjxqbvcejoyxntxfckxlh?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Together](tv.apple.com/us/movie/together/umc.cmc.5dn8mz4iz5wy20kf83jz4zmyc?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)
The Comfort Zone Effect MacStories 2025-08-28 | Comfort Zone is out here influencing App Stores#podcast #Tech #Apple #app #Mac #iPhone #ipad
Comfort Zone, Episode 64: #1 Klack Affiliate MacStories 2025-08-28 | Chris has moved on from Ball and now loves Bean, Matt thinks he's finally happy with email, and Niléane creates one of the most controversial home screen swaps in show history.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Main Topics- Focus Friend apps.apple.com/us/app/focus-friend-by-hank-green/id6742278016- Notion Mail for iOS apps.apple.com/us/app/notion-mail/id6504265936Other stuff- Klack on the Mac App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/klack/id6446206067- Niléane's home screen change cdn.macstories.net/nileanes-home-screen-revamped-by-partner-1755866601980.png- Matt's home screen change birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/matt-home-screens.jpg- Chris's home screen change birchtree.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/Chris%20Home%20Screen%202.jpgFollow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.netChapters00:00 - Cats opening doors02:11 - Typical Swiss mistakes07:20 - Focus Friend27:35 - Email utopia (for now)43:14 - Niléane embraces folders54:00 - Matt breaks the rules01:01:05 - Chris wants his home screen back01:10:52 - Pitch a new Apple product line01:13:36 - Change one thing about your desk
A Genius Apple TV Headphones Trick MacStories 2025-08-21 | Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European.
Behold, the Big Ball MacStories 2025-08-21 | This week, Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European.
Comfort Zone, Episode 63: Thread do be Like That MacStories 2025-08-21 | Niléane brings some "classic" headphones, Chris is in possession of The Big Ball, and everyone tries to go a little bit more European.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Main Topics- Meze 99 Classics mezeaudio.com/products/meze-99-classics-walnut-gold-wood-headphones- The Big Ball amazon.com/Eve-Flare-Technology-Resistance-Bluetooth/dp/B0C4VS6Y3L?sr=8-1Other stuff- iFi Go Link ifi-audio.com/products/go-link- Qwant qwant.com- Things 3 culturedcode.com/things- FAIRTIQ fairtiq.com/enFollow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.netChapters00:00 - French ISPs04:32 - What if Apple didn’t exist?07:00 - Kagi and Orion08:52 - More on Meta Ray-Bans15:35 - We saved iOS 2617:44 - Wooden headphones36:46 - The Big Ball: The Review47:38 - QWANT!54:54 - THINGS!01:01:26 - FAIRTIQ!01:09:11 - So long, beautiful home screen
Where There’s Smoke… MacStories 2025-08-20 | Sigmund and Devon discuss the latest Apple TV hardware rumors and recap Apple Original drama Smoke.00:00 - Magic Rays of Light | Episode 18100:53 - Pre-Roll | Hide iTunes, and your Wish Lists…05:36 - Rumour | An A17 Pro Powered Apple TV Incoming?18:36 - Wares | Verdy x Beats, Highest 2 Lowest Vinyl21:36 - Apple Originals | Releases, Acquisitions, BTS, Festivals34:46 - Up Next | This Week’s Apple TV Releases38:48 - Recap | Smoke01:09:33 - The Watchlist | This Week’s TV App Highlights 01:12:59 - Up Next Pick | Familiar Touch01:16:20 - Up Next Pick | Peacemaker S201:18:58 - Thanks for Listening | Now Watch Some Apple TV### Apple TV 4K with A17 Pro* [New Apple TV Coming Later This Year With A17 Pro Chip | MacRumors](macrumors.com/2025/08/13/new-apple-tv-coming-later-this-year-with-a17-pro-chip)### Apple TV News* [Verdy x Beats I Vear's Daily Routine | Beats Pill Speaker](youtu.be/Nch4ljePeW8)* [Highest 2 Lowest Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Vinyl](shop.a24films.com/products/highest-2-lowest-vinyl)### Trailer* [Shape Island — Season 2](youtube.com/watch?v=e6uhVZ3APn8)### Apple Original News* [Wonder Pets](tv.apple.com/us/show/wonder-pets/umc.cmc.ns4q9hpoj4b1749wbl7crwbl?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [First Look at Palm Royale Season 2](apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/08/apples-emmy-nominated-comedy-palm-royale-returns-for-season-two-on-wednesday-november-12-with-star-studded-cast-led-by-kristen-wiig-laura-dern-allison-janney-leslie-bibb-ricky-martin-josh-lucas-amber-chardae-robinson-kaia-gerber-and-carol-burnett)### Releases* [Invasion](tv.apple.com/us/show/invasion/umc.cmc.70b7z97fv7azfzn5baqnj88p6?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Extras* [Pluribus — Sorry About The Blood](youtube.com/watch?v=Ccv5AxWf-RY)* [Severance — Choreography and Merriment at Cinespia](youtube.com/watch?v=MYQMigZs-R4)* [Cycling with Kym featuring Sydney Cole Alexander](fitness.apple.com/us/workout/cycling-with-kym-feat-sydney-cole-alexander/1816262241?itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Another Take with Jason Momoa | Cliff Fight Scene](youtube.com/watch?v=S2eDbnqK2_4)* [The Studio — Rewatch: Episode 110 with Seth Rogen & Bryan Cranston](youtube.com/watch?v=_x10FlxusOU)* [The Studio — Rewatch: Episode 103 with Seth Rogan & Ron Howard](youtube.com/watch?v=Or1ZNcifsjY)* [Chief of War Tour: Hawai‘i & New Zealand](https://maps.apple/g/3XRHcXxtLAimZD)* [Jurnee Smollett on The Ebro Show](music.apple.com/us/station/jurnee-smollett/ra.1831341247)### Recap* [Smoke](tv.apple.com/us/show/smoke/umc.cmc.4lplbt076d3um4tenis7k58e3?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### TV App Highlights* [Superman](tv.apple.com/us/movie/superman/umc.cmc.21bcbvncmlxz9o7gtxlxfe771?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Bad Guys 2](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-bad-guys-2/umc.cmc.2ewfnaq853ueokr49pv4brr1d?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Elio](tv.apple.com/us/movie/elio/umc.cmc.2pwi96m6gp3ir1vvusjzyc0p4?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox](hulu.com/series/the-twisted-tale-of-amanda-knox-fec1f0e9-3df6-4da0-930f-e531326bc31e)* [Long Story Short](netflix.com/title/81686879)### Up Next* [Familiar Touch](tv.apple.com/us/movie/familiar-touch/umc.cmc.1st43qtargns8qje3f30wnbm9?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Peacemaker](tv.apple.com/us/show/peacemaker/umc.cmc.29be4iil4rn1ov8vrdxhh4375?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)We want to hear from you! Contact us via our [feedback form](https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9).Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to [magic@macstories.net](mailto:magic@macstories.net).Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on [YouTube](youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHtlXmGzb9wPRmghjP8FQSBm) and follow us on [Mastodon](mastodon.macstories.net/@MagicRaysOfLight) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/magicraysoflight.macstories.net).Sigmund Judge | Follow Sigmund on [Mastodon](mastodon.screentimes.net/@sigmund) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/sigjudge.bsky.social)Devon Dundee | Follow Devon on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@devondundee) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/devondundee.com)
Comfort Zone, Episode 62: Id Like to Sell You a Big Ball MacStories 2025-08-14 | Matt wonders why there are so many face computers, Niléane has an awesome podcast app update, and Chris figures out which of two compelling pitches he gets to buy.How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know https://forms.gle/Hizy8ygsKhGNDUz96!Main Topics- Meta Ray-Bans ray-ban.com/usa/discover-ray-ban-meta-ai-glasses/clp- Castro https://castro.fm/Other stuff- Adam's HTTP, DNS, and SMTP stickers https://social.lol/@adam/114848069266526841- Meta Reality Labs is losing tons of money cnbc.com/2025/07/30/metas-reality-labs-second-quarter-2025.html- Eve Flare…aka the big ball amazon.com/Eve-Flare-Technology-Resistance-Bluetooth/dp/B0C4VS6Y3L?sr=8-1- Nomad Slim Wallet nomadgoods.com/products/slim-wallet-horween-black- Nomadic wallet nomatic.com/products/phone-wallet?variant=51638833381746Follow the Hosts- Chris on YouTube youtube.com/@ChrisLawley- Matt on Birchtree birchtree.me- Niléane on Mastodon https://nileane.fr/@nileane- Comfort Zone on Mastodon mastodon.macstories.net/@comfortzone- Comfort Zone on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/comfortzone.macstories.net0:00 - I am good and I have stickers1:26 - Danielle iOS review when?4:04 - Freedom internet isn’t free (or even cheap!)11:39 - Why all these face computers?33:40 - Castro is *so* back!44:41 - The big ball51:55 - A really astounding wallet58:47 - Going European1:00:45 - Fav non-tech podcasts
1870 Something MacStories 2025-08-13 | Sigmund and Devon break down the variations in video and audio quality across streaming and recap the second season of The Buccaneers. ### Pre-Roll* [Wild Life: Orangutans](tv.apple.com/us/episode/orangutans/umc.cmc.65valpyigxg5b589wsjeyys2o?showId=umc.cmc.63jzn7b2c5w488vb72cabapqa)### Main Topic* [How to Unlock Detailed Streaming Statistics on the Apple TV](howtogeek.com/409201/how-to-unlock-detailed-streaming-statistics-on-the-apple-tv)### Apple Original News* [Mr. Scorsese — First Look](youtube.com/watch?v=DBlEQHcXAJY)### Apple Original Films on PVOD* [CODA](tv.apple.com/us/movie/coda/umc.cmc.3eh9r5iz32ggdm4ccvw5igiir?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Banker](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-banker/umc.cmc.2f8qhsa039voq5x0iwn1eixj1?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Emancipation](tv.apple.com/us/movie/emancipation/umc.cmc.1j6fdxookwtqml3bd8ivvcbbv?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Greyhound](tv.apple.com/us/movie/greyhound/umc.cmc.o5z5ztufuu3uv8lx7m0jcega?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [On The Rocks](tv.apple.com/us/movie/on-the-rocks/umc.cmc.1mydlea6wicrm013138speg6m?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Spirited](tv.apple.com/us/movie/spirited/umc.cmc.3lp7wqowerzdbej98tveildi3?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [The Tragedy of Macbeth](tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-tragedy-of-macbeth/umc.cmc.4wpfk1xmi22h3zyv4a10lj1tw?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Finch](tv.apple.com/us/movie/finch/umc.cmc.47dkj9f2ho3h8dwxixflz65q5?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Releases* [F1 in IMAX Discount Tickets](fandangomovietickets.com/F1IMAXOffer/?cmp=TARS~FANDANGO~F1IMAXOffer_Offers)* [Highest 2 Lowest](tv.apple.com/us/movie/highest-2-lowest/umc.cmc.3rbg43tt2brl2cp5wwacfrmhx?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Highest 2 Lowest (Original Soundtrack)](music.apple.com/us/album/highest-2-lowest-original-soundtrack/1831298730?itsct=music_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical](tv.apple.com/us/movie/a-summer-musical/umc.cmc.xesgxj0bt8yrrkrunae0wke7?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Unicorn Girl](podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unicorn-girl/id1813180252?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Extras* [Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical — "When We Were Light" Lyric Video](youtube.com/watch?v=TzA12lMndbY)* [Chief of War — Inside the Episode 103: "City of Flowers"](youtube.com/watch?v=Da4eD31wDH4)### Recap* [The Buccaneers](tv.apple.com/us/show/the-buccaneers/umc.cmc.g28hcpusm23xbs9zwvnwn9re?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### TV App Highlights* [How to Train Your Dragon](tv.apple.com/us/movie/how-to-train-your-dragon/umc.cmc.6xnfodk272f9zoyd6y7rlu4tw?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Jurassic World: Rebirth](tv.apple.com/us/movie/jurassic-world-rebirth/umc.cmc.70puysxqi6jvumt17hpngqjbb?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Fixed](netflix.com/title/82038224)* [Sausage Party: Foodtopia](tv.apple.com/us/show/sausage-party-foodtopia/umc.cmc.7bn8qn45tjyjtm4ve9hqooxpa?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Night Always Comes](netflix.com/title/81770158)* [Superman](tv.apple.com/us/movie/superman/umc.cmc.21bcbvncmlxz9o7gtxlxfe771?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)* [Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning](tv.apple.com/us/movie/mission-impossible---the-final-reckoning/umc.cmc.492oh9izvznxkfxk934zdz941?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)### Up Next* [Wednesday](netflix.com/title/81231974)* [Eddington](tv.apple.com/us/movie/eddington/umc.cmc.16hrancuhb81jh76au2988hqv?itsct=tv_box_link&itscg=30200&at=1001l32Zo)We want to hear from you! Contact us via our [feedback form](https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9).Send us a voice message all week via iMessage or email to [magic@macstories.net](mailto:magic@macstories.net).Subscribe to Magic Rays of Light on [YouTube](youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHtlXmGzb9wPRmghjP8FQSBm) and follow us on [Mastodon](mastodon.macstories.net/@MagicRaysOfLight) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/magicraysoflight.macstories.net).Sigmund Judge | Follow Sigmund on [Mastodon](mastodon.screentimes.net/@sigmund) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/sigjudge.bsky.social)Devon Dundee | Follow Devon on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@devondundee) or [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/devondundee.com)
Building a Better AI App | AppStories | Episode 449 MacStories 2025-08-11 | This week, Federico and John pick and choose their favorite AI app features to imagine a better AI app future, critiquing the leading LLM apps along the way. And, as a bonus, John explains why read-later apps should support Shortcuts and other automation schemes.On AppStories+ (audio only segment for subscribers), the critique continues with a look at how Todoist could be improved.This episode is sponsored by: • Factor – Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code appstories50off – factormeals.com/appstories50offLinks and Show Notes:Building a Better AI App • Federico and John take a close look at what works and what doesn’t with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, NotebookLM and other AI apps. • Read-later apps could learn a thing or two from GoodLinks. • Mentioned: • Folio – apps.apple.com/us/app/folio-save-now-read-later/id6746292066 • Readwise Reader – readwise.io/read • GoodLinks – https://goodlinks.appAppStories+ Post-Show • Ways to improve Todoist – app.todoist.com/appVisit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plusCheck out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setupsLeave Feedback for John and Federico • AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Timestamps:
Workout Buddies, Comedies, Videogame Podcasts, and Godzilla | MacStories Unwind MacStories 2025-08-08 | This week, John is joined by Jonathan Reed to recap the watchOS 26 public beta, and share a trio of comedies old and new, along with Brendon Bigley’s new project and a classic monster movie deal.Also available on YouTube here – youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDSpdP6G2mHtEeoFHglHN-L1YpKal24ROLinks and Show Notes:A watchOS 26 Preview: • watchOS 26 The MacStories Public Beta Preview – macstories.net/stories/watchos-26-the-macstories-public-beta-previewPicks: • Jonathan’s Picks: • The Naked Gun (original movie) – apple.co/41tA4Cp and the new version starring Liam Neeson – apple.co/4m4oYvQ • King of the Hill on Hulu/Disney+ – apple.co/4mtS1ZB • Platonic – apple.co/40W7wBv on Apple TV+ – apple.co/45m2DTw • John’s Pick: • Wavelengths • Announcement Post: Wavelengths 2.0 A Podcast and a Patreon – https://wavelengths.online/posts/wavelengths-20-a-podcast-and-a-patreonUnwind Deal: • Godzilla Minus One Minus Color ($4.99 down from $14.99) – apple.co/4lg0NJQLeave Feedback for John and Federico: • MacStories Unwind Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9Affiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policyTimestamps:00:00 - a wachOS 26 Preview08:58 - A Trio of Comedy Picks17:41 - Wavelengths20:06 - Unwind Deal: Godzilla Minus Zero Minus One
