I anticipated Monday’s beta release as I assumed beta 3 would likely be the first to have a chance to update the Liquid Glass material after the initial feedback from developers. Disappointment would be an understatement – the light mode glass material is so incredibly frosted in some places it looks more like older materials than Liquid Glass. I run my phone in dark mode all the time, and luckily the glass updates there are a far better compromise. It almost feels like a bug how much they pulled back on the light glass material. Keen to see how the redesign settles down by the public release and over the coming years.
The big bill of bullshit has many far worse policies, but one of them will impact the football world in a roundabout way. I discussed the changes coming to gambling taxation with Ken and how it will likely impact the future NFL salary caps and potentially the use of void years. I would be curious to know how much NFL revenue comes from sports books.
My good friend Derek launched a podcast and I was his first guest. I really enjoyed the conversation and look forward to more episodes. Derek is a super talented person, genuinely funny, and I think he’s found a great format already. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or watch on YouTube.
Starting a podcast in 2025
The world doesn’t have enough podcasts, we know this lol. Anyways, once upon a time I had collection of posts about how to start a podcast. It referenced Skype – that’s how you know it’s outdated.
These days, I recommend just using a web based tool like Riverside. It handles the local recording for guests so you don’t have to worry about teaching them how to record, manage file transfers, etc. Also the provided editor does a really nice job that doesn’t require learning a new expertise or hiring someone like me.
I hear microphones are hard to get a hold of because of tariffs, fun! I still recommend something like the trusty Audio-Technica ATR2100. Learn proper mic technique. Have fun.
I’m so back?
Over the past month, I’ve been thinking about how I haven’t had a creative outlet for most of the year and how much I’ve missed it. With the social media landscape so splintered, I found myself not posting or even interacting with my feeds. I don’t see this as a bad thing, just a thing.
I think I am going to start to blog again and see where it goes. I’ll admit I was inspired by Myke Hurley’s wonderful new blog The Enthusiast. I expect to share what I’ve enjoyed recently and any online appearances I’ve made. I am really excited for my friend’s new podcast of which I was on the first episode. Word on the street is it’ll launch this week and I’ll share it when it does.
My previous post here was in anticipation for Apple’s spacial computing platform which we now know as Vision Pro. I remember how excited I was that day. A lot has changed since then.
Anyways, time to rip off the awkward bandaid of said comeback. Here’s some cool things I’ve enjoyed this week.
I think about how mobile computing, high speed internet, and competent cameras in a pocketable rectangle has reshaped how we consume and create news. It is a shame that algorithmic feeds are how many get the news these days. I think the intentionality of seeking a source or going to a website / RSS feed is something folks should consider practicing.
This is just neat.
Lastly, I went to see F1 in IMAX. It was the first movie I have seen in theaters since Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. It was fun and I look forward to watching it again when it is available to stream on Apple TV+.
Good Morning! It’s a great day to introduce a new computing platform, Apple. What a special birthday this might be.
Porcupine Tree’s CLOSURE / CONTINUATION is finally out and I’m enjoying it massively. Steven Wilson composing much of the album playing bass guitar shows.
Devastating news. RIP Taylor Hawkins 😢
My wife accidentally bought single ply toilet paper and now I feel like I’m at M&T Bank Stadium whenever I need some. 💩
I can barely tolerate watching vertical video at all so you can imagine my reaction to hearing TikToks can now go 10 minutes.