I briefly considered building my own RSS reader. Tools like Claude Code or OpenClaw make it technically feasible, and the idea of a custom-built solution is always tempting.
I decided against it.
Building software requi... https://tuckerchastain.com/2026/02/07/i-briefly-considered-building-my.html
Mountainish Inhumanity: Shakespeare’s 400-Year-Old Warning: https://tuckerchastain.com/2026/02/05/144435.html
I just discovered “A tiny Mac app that converts song links between Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more.” The app, Relinq, has one of the best icons I’ve seen in a while.
Spark’s X Button: https://tuckerchastain.com/2025/08/18/sparks-x-button.html
Ugh, please don’t start posting AI generated images
@johnvoorhees.macstories.net After listening to the latest AppStories, you can create a filter to view the parent project along with the child projects by using ##ParentProject in the filter. It should work as you mention in the podcast, but hope this helps!
In the MacStories Weekly: Issue 478, John and Federico are taking a couple weeks off to recharge before the new OS and iPhone releases are announced this fall.
"As much as we dislike pausing our regular publication schedul... https://tuckerchastain.com/2025/08/08/in-the-macstories-weekly-issue.html
Breathing: https://tuckerchastain.com/2025/07/18/breathing.html
I quickly wrote a bit about @myke.social and how he is absolutely killing it right now. The content he is creating while starting as a new father is so inspiring!
tuckerchastain.com/2025/07/17/f...
MacBook Choices: https://tuckerchastain.com/2025/07/13/macbook-choices.html
So Evan and Achol died: https://tuckerchastain.com/2025/06/07/so-evan-and-achol-died.html
Why is there no Mohawk rocker emoji?
I’ve never skipped back to try and figure out how a transition happened more than when I am watching The Studio.
The Lego 3-in-1 boxes are genius. Bought my kid one and went back to get two more because they wanted all three.
It just gets better
Had a weird conversation with ChatGPT, but wow it hit the feels with this response about my kids!
“You don’t want perfection, you don’t want control—you just want connection. You want to be the dad they want to talk to, even when they’re grown, even when life gets messy.”
All I want for iOS 19 is Reminders syncing inside Notes. If Apple gives me that, they can make the icons any shape they want.
My kid overheard the game and came and asked me why they keep saying nipple. 🤣
I keep panicking thinking it’s not Wednesday because Connected isn’t in my podcast feed.
I need a Little Debbie double stuffed Oatmeal Creme Pie.
No, not the double decker, like a double stuffed Oreo but Oatmeal Creme Pie.
@appstories.macstories.net I love how you cover gaming tech! Broad takes on what each console can and can’t do without diving too deep. I don’t need more details, just your insights! You’re crushing it with the podcasts. Fantastic episode!
When is your app gonna be on TestFlight and when can I get an invite? 🤪
I just discovered Bend today and I feel like a new man on day one.
I love when I open Wirecutter and the top recommendation is what I already use.
I think The Browser Co. saw what was happening and pivoted to be acquired but all the major AI companies can easily spin up what they had started.
Hate it for Arc and the team.
Organic Megapickles
Gotta be the best shirt from Relay.
They should make clean versions of songs that only blank out the n word or change it to neighbors so that I as a white man can rap along.
This is a great feature, especially if it isn’t added to my listening history or effect my recommendations.
iOS 18.4 beta adds Ambient Music to Control Center via Apple Music
Apple unveils iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly addition to the lineup: https://tucker.micro.blog/2025/02/19/apple-unveils-iphone-e-a.html
