706: No One Is Getting a Good Deal Tonight
Summary
The hosts discuss Marco’s 3D-printed solutions for window screens and macOS 27 UI tweaks, including redesigned window controls and the removal of Siri suggestions. They analyze the new M6 chip, noting its dual neural engines, three core types, and transition from AMX to SME instructions. The episode also covers iCloud storage changes for shared albums, the upcoming September 9 Apple event, and feedback on previous topics like iPhone usability and LLM determinism.
Topics discussed
3D printed window screen clips and TPU filament
iOS 26 Liquid Glass UI and Siri blob changes
Floating point arithmetic and iCloud storage limits
Tailscale VPN and iPhone usage follow-up
Apple September event and new Mac announcements
M6 chip architecture and core naming confusion
M6 and M5 Ultra performance benchmarks and scaling
Mac Mini and Studio configurations and pricing
John's Mac Studio purchase and upgrade strategy
Waiting for future chips and external storage solutions
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and numeric keypad
macOS vs Linux file system performance benchmarks
Vibe coding a new app to replace SwitchGlass
Developing Jetty with private APIs and unsandboxed features
App naming, icon design, and vibe coding benefits
Apple's use of AI in OS development
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