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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 14h

@bb.wavelengths.online You look tired. Clearly you need a new pillow.

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 15h

This week on NPC: Next Portable Console

“This thing is basically a PS5 but half the size…”

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MacStories @macstories.net · 22h

🚨Reminder🚨

Loot Season 3 premieres on Apple TV today - buff.ly/XJbFnVC

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MacStories @macstories.net · 18h

Anthropic Releases Haiku 4.5: Sonnet 4 Performance, Twice as Fast https://www.macstories.net/notes/anthropic-releases-haiku-4-5-sonnet-4-performance-twice-as-fast/

Anthropic Releases Haiku 4.5: Sonnet 4 Performance, Twice as Fast

Earlier today, Anthropic released Haiku 4.5, a new version of their ???small and fast??? model that matches Sonnet 4 performance from five months ago at a fraction of the cost and twice the speed. From their announcement: What was recently at the frontier is now cheaper and faster. Five months ago, Claude Sonnet 4 was

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 1d

With the iPhone 17 Pro, we got a taste of the performance Apple's new GPU architecture and Neural Accelerators can deliver. www.macstories.net/linked/digit...

So, it's exciting to see that coming to the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.

I suspect the real-world impact will be greater on the Mac side.

Digital Foundry Documents the iPhone 17 Pro’s Major Gaming Gains

Yesterday, Digital Foundry published their review of the iPhone 17 Pro, which as you’d expect, focuses on the Pro model’s gaming capabilities. Tested against iPhone 13 and 15 Pros and using a series o...

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MacStories @macstories.net · 1d

Apple Reveals the M5 Apple Vision Pro https://www.macstories.net/news/apple-reveals-the-m5-apple-vision-pro/

Apple Reveals the M5 Apple Vision Pro

Today, Apple announced the first revision to the Vision Pro, the company???s mixed reality headset. The updated device sports an M5 chip and the new Dual Knit Band for improved comfort. The M5 chip is making its debut in the Vision Pro alongside the new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro. It features a 10-core CPU,

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We're just normal men @wejustinnocentmen.bsky.social · 2d

We’re just normal men

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 1d

It depends on what you're doing, but also, for the type of automation and productivity uses Federico is writing about, I think Claude is better as a service, even if its app is arguably not as good.

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d

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LLMs As Conduits for Data Portability Between Apps

One of the unsung benefits of modern LLMs – especially those with MCP support or proprietary app integrations – is their inherent ability to facilitate data transfer between apps and services that use...

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MacStories @macstories.net · 1d

Podcast Rewind: What We’d Like to See from Apple the Rest of the Year, the AYN Thor, and an Interview with Robin Kanatzar https://www.macstories.net/news/podcast-rewind-what-wed-like-to-see-from-apple-the-rest-of-the-year-the-ayn-thor-and-an-interview-with-robin-kanatzar/

Podcast Rewind: What We???d Like to See from Apple the Rest of the Year, the AYN Thor, and an Interview with Robin Kanatzar

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories??? family of podcasts: AppStories https://youtu.be/U8YEn_ykCTE This week, with rumors of more products in the pipeline, Federico and John share what they want most from Apple before the end of the year. On AppStories+, Federico experiments with lightning fast inference and iteration using Cerebras for scripting. NPC: Next Portable Console

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 2d

NPC is back with a big episode covering the AYN Thor, the Legion Go 2, mini PC advances, iPhone Pro gaming, @bb.wavelengths.online bails on Bazzite, and more.

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Does the AYN Thor Have Handheld of the Year Potential?

Podcast Episode · NPC: Next Portable Console · 10/14/2025 · 45m

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NPC: Next Portable Console @npc.macstories.net · 2d

Plus for Patreon subscribers on NPC XL, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net tests the iPhone 17 Pro's thermals and @viticci.macstories.net is revisits Sunshine and Moonlight streaming.

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It Always Comes Down to Cooling | Next Portable Console

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 2d

The Music app has been a source of frustration on the Mac for a long time.

Daft Music is shaping up to be a great alternative with a great design and thoughtful set of core Apple Music features.

More on @macstories.net:

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A Fresh Spin on Apple Music: Exploring Daft Music’s Liquid Glass Design

Daft Music asks a question that’s been on my mind for a long while: what if Apple Music started over with a new Mac app? As a service, I love Apple Music. I’ve been a subscriber since day one. But I’m...

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 3d

On AppStories this week, @viticci.macstories.net and I share the hardware and software we'd like to see from Apple for the remainder of 2025.

And, for AppStories+ subscribers, Federico explains how Cerebras has changed how he automates with AI.

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What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025?

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MacStories @macstories.net · 5d

Podcast Rewind: A Podcast Within a Podcast and a Visit to Florence https://www.macstories.net/news/podcast-rewind-a-podcast-within-a-podcast-and-a-visit-to-florence/

Podcast Rewind: A Podcast Within a Podcast and a Visit to Florence

Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories??? family of podcasts: Comfort Zone https://youtu.be/NK9LHyF_8YE Chris tries to sell us some new Logitech gear, Matt tries to sell some old challenges, and both of them try to sell Nil??ane on something from IKEA. In the Cozy Zone, the gang review their charging habits. And let???s just say, one

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 5d

It's the weekend, which means it's time to unwind with @unwind.macstories.net.

This week, I stumble upon an Italian navy restaurant, @viticci.macstories.net gets some gaming time, plus a movie pick.

Also, a timely double feature deal in the show notes.

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Unwinding Delayed But Not Denied

Podcast Episode · MacStories Unwind · 10/10/2025 · 14m

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MacStories @macstories.net · 5d

🚨Reminder🚨

The Last Frontier premieres on Apple TV+ today - apple.co/474deo0

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Coming Soon: What’s New in October on Apple TV+

There’s a lot coming to Apple TV+ this month, and this is your handy guide to all of it, including trailers, and calendar links you can use to be sure you don’t miss their premieres. Let’s dig in. The...

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 5d

Today for Club members, I shared tips on using Spotlight in macOS Tahoe and a grab bag of gadgets.

Plus, @viticci.macstories.net and I shared an update on changes to macstories.net.

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Apple news, app reviews, and stories by Federico Viticci and friends.

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Remedy Entertainment @remedygames.com · 6d

Apple takes CONTROL!

You will soon be able to enter the Oldest House on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro alongside Mac. Play with a game controller, or tap into the action with touch controls.

Discover a world unknown when Control arrives on these platforms in early 2026.

#ControlRemedy #RMD30

Control Ultimate Edition key art. Jesse Faden fighting Hiss.

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Switch Weekly 🗓️🎮 @switchweekly.bsky.social · 7d

Here's a quick look at Mario & Wario now it's on Switch, complete with mouse mode:

Mario & Wario JUST dropped on Switch with Mouse Mode!

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 7d

You and me both pal 😜

Running MacStories Deals has been expensive for me too

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 7d

Good news for Mac users who were upset about Synology's move to require branded hard drives.

They've reversed course. More on @macstories.net:

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Synology Drops Branded Drive Requirement

Brad Linder, writing for Liliputing: Earlier this year Synology announced that you’d need to use Synology-branded hard drives in its 2025 line of “Plus” branded network-attached storage devices if you...

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 7d

When the Switch 2 launched, microSD Express cards were hard to come by, especially in larger storage sizes.

Now, Amazon has 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB Lexar microSD Express cards on sale.

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 7d

The tomtoc case I use for my Switch 2 is on sale on Amazon. If you want something slim and budget friendly, this is a great pick.

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tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 Model 2025, Odorless Felt Protective Hard Shell with 12 Game Card Slots, Portable Travel Storage Case with Original Patent and Military Grade Protection

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