Manuel Moreale said it better than I did: The Browser Company, creator of the now almost dead Arc browser, pivoting to AI isn’t any more interesting than every other company that tacks on AI to their product.
On Thursday I’m going to be chatting with Binary Digit about streaming, Discord, and community around Twitch and things. Starting at noon Eastern time (if I have my timezones right 😆) on my Twitch channel.
Which came first: Motion or Notion? I know Motion, the Apple video app, came way before both. But now in 2025 there’s a productivity app called Motion as well. I feel like they should be sued by Apple AND Notion for infringing on naming their software too close, but I’m not a lawyer.
New blog post: Bono on Jimmy Kimmel
The $200 I paid for Logic Pro 15 years ago continues to be one of the best business expenses I’ve made: Apple updates Logic Pro.
Possible controversial hot take: I think Andor is a pretty great series, possibly even if you don’t know Star Wars.
I binged S2 e7-9 last night and only stopped e10 when I realized there was 12 episodes, not 10.
New blog post: Goodbye Arc
Why is Apple Intelligence’s default response to my kid asking if (a) he can get Facebook, and (b) asking to dropship things nothing but enthusiasm for the idea? 😆
This is further proof that Apple developers have only a theoretical idea of what it means to have kids.
AI slop out here asking the question nobody asked: Would you subscribe to ShopTalk Show if Dave and Chris were pandas instead of humans?
You know it’s going to be a good Monday when your dog* says hello by jumping on your crotch instead of the couch.
(*60lbs beast)
Seriously Notion - cool it with the AI garbage. This notification keeps popping up once an hour or so?
If you’re looking for something new in the wake of Pocket shutting down, I’d recommend checking out Readwise Reader as a save it to read later… maybe? Be warned that they charge money, which I hope is a sign that they’ll be around longer. 🙏
A video I posted about Twitter being down became a troubleshooting forum overnight.
How did only 36% of the people watch the whole video? It’s only 7.5 seconds long. 😂
Don’t worry Canada. I emailed Tim Sweeney to find out when Fortnite will be available in the App Store up here. I’m sure he just forgot to click the “eh” version. 😜
(nodding head emoji) via Paul Robert Lloyd
