Jarrod Blundy
I just released version 2.3 of the ‘De-News’ shortcut:
Due to a bug with the ‘Share’ action hanging and then silently failing, I added a new menu at the end to choose to either copy the article’s web URL or share it with the share sheet. I recommend ‘Copy’ option until Apple fixes the ‘Share’ action. (Thanks @rdelrossi@opalstack.social!)
Get it here from the HeyDingus Shortcuts Library.
Aw hell yeah! Can’t wait!
In addition to playing videos in-app, the macOS app will also get the ability to play in a new separate window.
Play 2.0 is going to be great!
Taylor Tomlinson to Host New CBS Late-Night Show after ‘Colbert’ - The New York Times
In a shake-up of the late-night television landscape, the stand-up comic Taylor Tomlinson, 29, will take over the time slot after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS. The move makes her not just the only woman in the job on a late-night show on network television now, but also the youngest by two decades.
Very cool! I love seeing people my age killing it out there. What a start; she’s got a long, long runway of a career ahead of her.
Welp, I can tell you that setting up a replacement iPhone from scratch, downloading all the necessary apps, logging in, and rearranging my home screens takes about four hours. 😴 That’s about three hours longer than I expected, but at least I’m up and running and won’t need to skip a beat tomorrow.
Over a million children in schools where guns have been confiscated? Good god, that’s terrifying. They’ve gotta go.
Modern landfill technology – Mike Crittenden
That 👆 whole post is about how there’s a pretty good chance that any recycled plastic will end up in the ocean, and throwing plastic in the trash is usually more sustainable than recycling it.
🫣 Oh no, don’t tell me that! It feels like ‘gotchas’ all the way down these days. Here’s the linked post that Critter is referring to.
‼️📚 A new Kingkiller Chronicle! It’s not the ever-elusive Book 3, but it’s sure to whet the appetite. The Narrow Road Between Desires:
From dawn to midnight over the course of a single day, follow the Kingkiller Chronicle’s most charming fae as he schemes and sneaks, dancing into trouble and back out again with uncanny grace.
The Narrow Road Between Desires is Bast’s story. In it he traces the old ways of making and breaking, following his heart even when doing so goes against his better judgement.
After all, what good is caution if it keeps him from danger and delight?
For an Internet-first bank, SoFi’s iOS app user experience is pretty garbage. It’s slower than my old regional bank’s, dark mode is inconsistently implemented, it takes many taps to get around, and it’s full of ad-like feature promos. The actual banking is good so I’m sticking around, but my word.
If a year had 13 months – Mike Crittenden
Every year has 13 months and every month has exactly 28 days The extra month is called “Sol” and it comes between June and July Every month begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday That means that “the 17th” for example is always a Tuesday, regardless of month or year.
The Type-A personality in me wants this so very badly.
I still think that POSSE has it right
I want to make it easy for me to write— so I write in one place. I want to make it easy for people to read— so I let my feed syndicate as widely as is feasible.
I’ve seen lots of folks with takes I just don’t get when it comes to syndicating posts. Mostly around some idea of implied reciprocity or presence, as though the idea of “bots” or “websites” versus “people” accounts haven’t been around for a long time. I don’t really get it myself.
I think @jsonbecker has it right.
Netflix’s ad-supported plan will reward binge watchers with ad-free episodes - The Verge
Netflix will soon start cutting down on commercials if you’re on a binge-watching kick. Starting at the beginning of next year, the streamer will toss in an ad-free episode after you’ve watched three episodes in a row.
This is kinda gross, but also a savvy idea. Will it affect usage patterns? I’m inclined to say yes. Netflix wouldn’t offer this if it didn’t help juice their numbers.
Trying continues to be the best show on Apple TV+. Yup, better than Severance. Better than Ted Lasso. It’s great, and if you haven’t watched it yet, you’re in for a (3 season!) treat. I started a rewatch, and I laughed just as much as the first time. It’s incredibly solid, heartwarming, and funny.
It’s pretty cool to see this credit card design used on the website of the bank launching with Tap to Pay on iPhone in Ukraine. Looks like an Apple-commissioned photo to me. (Via MacRumors)
With the M3 Ultra Mac Pro out the door and the final Intel version no longer for sale, Apple had no qualms in taking off the gloves and calling out Intel by name in their comparisons left and right.
🆕📝 Thoughts On (And Reactions To) Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Event
Here’s my (rapidly becoming traditional) roundup of reactions to the Apple Event, and more cohesive thoughts on what they presented. Turns out I had a lot to say about a short event!
Sorry about the lack of USB-C on Apple’s peripherals, guys. They really wanted me to have a reason to try out this wireless charging base/grip for the Magic Mouse. Ordered! ✅
I wonder if my Apple One plan will renew at $32.95 or $37.95 tomorrow. I haven’t received a notice about the price increase, which I believe would be a clear violation of their own rules.
A couple updates to my Apple wish/prediction list:
Touch Bar Fully Discontinued on New MacBooks After Seven Years - MacRumors
Just over seven years after it was introduced, the Touch Bar has now been fully discontinued on all new MacBooks sold by Apple, marking the end of an era for a hardware feature that was loved by some users and derided by others.
I only played with the Touch Bar in stores. I thought it was a neat concept, but imperfectly implemented and then left without iteration for years. Honestly, I think there’s still a spot for it today. Half-height function row keys PLUS the Touch Bar above it could have been a winning combination.
😓 I didn’t do so well on those predictions:
✅ M3 iMac
✅ M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros
❌ Accessories get USB-C and at least one surprising new feature
❌ Gaming focus (callout to Japanese viewers)
❌ At least one costume is seen
✅ Everything is filmed at night
Season 2 of Our Flag Means Death isn’t really doing it for me. There’s still time, though, and I did love the first season. 📺
