2025-07-12 00:00:23
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2025-07-10 02:54:26
Apple’s beta season commences, Jack Dorsey’s new chat app, how we wake up in the morning, and whether we have security cameras.
2025-07-09 20:00:29
Twenty years ago, Mac OS X Tiger introduced us to a search feature that would stand the test of time: Spotlight. And while at the time I found myself ambivalent about its many quirks, some of which were maddening, with the benefit of hindsight, it’s hard not to be impressed by how far Spotlight has come.
Almost every year, Apple has made Spotlight a little better, and macOS Tahoe is its biggest and most impressive upgrade ever. So let’s celebrate Spotlight for what it was, what it is, and what it’s about to become.
2025-07-09 10:58:09
Join me on a journey through the first twenty years of Mac’s control panels.
Just an amazing walk through history with a designer’s eye and a remarkable collection of interface demos powered by the also-amazing Infinite Mac, which is now embeddable in websites.
2025-07-09 05:41:17
Lex gives us his travel tips, Liquid Glass turns it down a notch and please stand by because your call is important to us.
2025-07-09 05:40:09
Stephen Hackett celebrated the 10th anniversary of quitting his job and going out on his own:
Merri and I had little kids when I went out on my own; our youngest son was born a month after Relay launched…. Today, we’ve got two teenagers and a 5th grader. I’ve been able to attend more school programs, go to more doctor appointments, and be present for more everyday moments than would have been possible had I stayed in a traditional job. Those things add up to something special. To be clear, I have prioritized work over family life way too many times over the last decade, just like other parents, but I like to think that when my kids reflect on their upbringing, memories of Merri and me both being present will be at the forefront of their minds.
If you’re just a fan of Relay, you may not realize that Stephen has made some very serious changes to his “one job” over the years—most independent creators don’t have a single job that brings in enough income, so we end up working five or six different ones instead—most notably becoming the co-host of Mac Power Users and working with David Smith on his stable of apps.
Back in my days at IDG, your tenth anniversary got a dinner with the Chairman and a fancy pen set. Being an indie gets you moments of reflection about your life, some congratulations from friends (Congratulations, Stephen!), and a hearty pat on the back—if you’re flexible enough to reach.
