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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 5h

Some notes on using @anthropic.com's new Haiku 4.5 – a smaller, but much faster model with Sonnet 4-level performance, but twice as fast.

Possibly my new favorite for working with MCPs and apps: www.macstories.net/notes/anthro...

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 th...

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MacStories @macstories.net · 12h

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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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d

Nice, Claude for iOS has been updated with Liquid Glass.

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d

LLMs As Conduits for Data Portability Between Apps www.macstories.net/notes/llms-f...

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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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 1d

It's time for a new episode of @npc.macstories.net! This week:

🎮 AYN Thor early units are going out
🎯 Lenovo Legion Go 2 thoughts
💻 Mini PCs with Strix Halo
👋 @bb.wavelengths.online bails on Bazzite

📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8s...

Handheld of the Year Contender? | NPC: Next Portable Console | Episode 52

YouTube video by NPC: Next Portable Console

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 2d

🍎 This week on @appstories.macstories.net: what else do we want from Apple in 2025?

🤖 In the post-show: I tested Cerebras for super-fast inference.

🎧 Listen: appstories.net/episodes/456

📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8YE...

What Else Do We Want from Apple in 2025?

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 3d

What's going on with ChatGPT connectors?

- In the EU (no VPN) and can see more connectors
- Two Notion entries
- The web app can work with the connector
- The iOS app says it can't

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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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Jason Tate @jasontate.bsky.social · 5d

Well, here it is: On moving forward when you worry your best is behind you. On late-career albums and how we relate to music as we age. And more than anything just a giant round of flowers for Yellowcard and our music scene.

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Yellowcard – Better Days

This blank screen terrifies me. The cursor blinks. I search for the words. And in the back of my mind, there’s a cold little voice telling me it’s pointless. That I’ve said everything meaningful I’ll ...

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 5d

You know when you read a story so good, it makes you jealous you didn't write it? In a good way?

This story by @jasontate.bsky.social is one of those.

It's about a Yellowcard album, but it's also so much more. Hits close to home.

Just read it.

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Yellowcard – Better Days

This blank screen terrifies me. The cursor blinks. I search for the words. And in the back of my mind, there’s a cold little voice telling me it’s pointless. That I’ve said everything meaningful I’ll ...

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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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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 5d

It's here – my deep dive into the 'Use Model' action in Shortcuts and how you can take advantage of Apple Intelligence and GPT-5 to add all kinds of new features to your favorite apps.

Enjoy: club.macstories.net/posts/automa...

Automation Academy: Apple Intelligence, GPT-5, and the ‘Use Model’ Action in Shortcuts

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 5d

This week for the @macstories.net Weekly newsletter, I wrote about testing the new Spotify integration in ChatGPT. It was…buggy.

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Gentler Streak @gentler.app · 5d

Got a lovely mention on @macstories.net in their OS 26 app
roundup - alongside a dear friend @strasser.bsky.social and his beautiful Art of Fauna! 🧡

Thank you, @johnvoorhees.macstories.net and @viticci.macstories.net 🙏

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Mike O. @mickobizzle.bsky.social · 7d

THIS is the pod I’ve been waiting for for almost a year. Everything you need to know about MCP, right now.

Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 9d

🔌 This week on @appstories.macstories.net: we cover Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its fragmented ecosystem.

🤖 In the post-show: AI vs RSS and the news.

🎧 Listen: appstories.net/episodes/455
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZIV...

Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 7d

We took our time to evaluate different third-party iOS apps with Liquid Glass.

Here's our first roundup with 15 excellent iOS 26 apps that have implemented the new design well:

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Jump Into the Liquid Glass Pool: A MacStories OS 26 App Roundup

Liquid Glass is the sort of change that takes some getting used to from the perspective of both users and developers. The design language shifted a lot over the course of the summer beta season, which...

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MacStories @macstories.net · 7d

Reports of Slide Over’s Death Were Greatly Exaggerated https://www.macstories.net/linked/reports-of-slide-overs-death-were-greatly-exaggerated/

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 8d

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MacStories Deals @macstoriesdeals.macstories.net · 8d

We’ve compiled a list of 14 bonus Amazon Deal Days picks that you'll find here: www.amazon.com/shop/macstor...

You'll find everything from a gaming PC that @viticci.macstories.net has been eyeing to HomeKit gadgets @johnvoorhees.macstories.net is using, Apple gear, and more.

MacStories's Amazon Page - Deal Days Bonus Picks

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MacStories @macstories.net · 8d

Apps in ChatGPT https://www.macstories.net/linked/apps-in-chatgpt/

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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 9d

🔌 This week on @appstories.macstories.net: we cover Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its fragmented ecosystem.

🤖 In the post-show: AI vs RSS and the news.

🎧 Listen: appstories.net/episodes/455
📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZIV...

Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 12d

Today on MacStories Unwind, @viticci.macstories.net reworks his post review unwind plans I watch some TV, listen to music and enjoy some pie. All in one episode of Unwind.

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Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

Podcast Episode · MacStories Unwind · 10/03/2025 · 21m

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 14d

It’s a roundup of what’s coming this month from Apple TV+ with:

- 🗒️ details about the shows, movies, and documentaries debuting in October,
- 🎥 trailers, and
- 📆 handy links to add the premieres to your calendar.

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John Voorhees @johnvoorhees.macstories.net · 14d

I’ve got something new for you on @macstories.net today:

📺 Coming Soon: What’s New in October on Apple TV+ www.macstories.net/news/coming-...

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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Federico Viticci @viticci.macstories.net · 14d

So far, Perplexity has the best task scheduling interface (can choose different models, can use external connectors) for tasks that run entirely in the background, cloud-based.

However, unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity doesn't have a browser agent to schedule tasks with a virtual browser.

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