Letter of Recommendation – Monologue for Mac and iOS
March 10
Monologue for Mac and iOS has quickly become my favorite way to input text into my computer – I’ve dictated over 85K words in the last 30 days.
New shortcut: Activate Claude Code (Subscribers Only)
March 10
If you’re using Claude Code, here’s a shortcut to set up your environment immediately from your preset list of directories.
New shortcut: Send Quick Notes to Cursor (Subscribers Only)
March 9
If you’re using Cursor, getting your Quick Notes into the app is too manual – this shortcut automates your on-the-go notes when you’re back at your Mac.
Apple’s Smart Home Display Now Coming This Fall: Here’s How to Get Ready Now »
March 9
Mark Gurman has reported Apple’s smart home display won’t ship until the fall to debut alongside the new Siri features – here’s the developer session you can watch now to get prepared.
Tasks adds robust suite of Shortcuts actions
March 18
Tasks, the todo list and kanban app, has added a huge volume of Shortcuts actions, making the deeply-customizable app part of the Apple automation ecosystem.
CNBC: New Siri is “still on track to launch 2026” »
February 12
After reports that the new Siri won’t be coming in iOS 26.4, Apple has confirmed a 2026 release to soothe investor worries.
Tip: Create ~/Developer in Your Mac User Folder for AI Projects
February 5
If you’re building with a Terminal chatbot, make yourself a Developer directory to store all your projects.
Pro-Tip: Close Your Shortcuts To Make Them Run Faster
February 4
If you’re fatigued by the animation in long-running shortcuts, my tip for you is: run it without opening it first.
PSA: AI Terminal bots can query macOS Spotlight using mdfind
February 4
For anyone using Claude Code or OpenClaw, try querying Spotlight with Apple’s own Terminal tool `mdfind.`
Amazon Alexa+ AI assistant now available free for Prime members »
February 4
Amazon has rolled out Alexa+ (free if you already have Prime) and shared details like how usage is up 2x.
Apple is Hiring a Shortcuts Tech Lead Manager
February 4
Apple is hiring a new Tech Lead Manager for the Shortcuts team – an intriguing role (located in the San Francisco Bay Area).
Casey Liss created a Status Board for his smart home »
February 3
Casey Liss has shared a unique Status Board setup he’s created using a now-discontinued switch and Home Assistant – clever.
Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding »
February 3
New from Apple: Developers can leverage coding agents, including Anthropic’s Claude Agent and OpenAI’s Codex, directly in Xcode to tackle complex tasks autonomously, helping them develop apps faster than ever.
Guest spot — HomeKit Insider: Integrating Apple Home & Siri Shortcuts
February 3
I had the pleasure of joining Andrew O’Hara on the HomeKit Insider podcast to break down the differences between Home Automations, Personal Automations, and Shortcuts.
Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter – Worth It?
February 2
I am now the proud owner of a “Hiboy S2 Pro Daily Commuting Electric Scooter” thanks to this video and Facebook Marketplace.
A New Chapter for Mac Power Users (for Stephen Robles!)
February 1
Stephen Hackett is stepping away… and Stephen Robles is stepping in! Congrats to Stephen(s) and David Sparks for continuing the legacy of this show.
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Within Reach’ helps you track your weight loss journey »
February 1
Developer Matt Corey has released Within Reach, a weight-loss app targeted at people taking GLP-1 medications – and it includes Shortcuts support.
Final Cut Pro 12 Deep Dive (Ripple Training on YouTube) »
January 28
Mark and Steve from Ripple Training have a great walkthrough of everything new in Final Cut added alongside Apple Creator Studio – I learned so much from these guys.
Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability »
January 26
Apple’s handy “item finder” just got a spec bump across the board – a solid update for the device.
New ‘HomePad’ launch in spring corroborated by The Information »
January 23
According to a new report, the long-rumored “HomePad” is finally coming this spring – and I think it runs on Interactive Snippets.