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It's almost time for WWDC. While I'm busy playing Mario Kart on the Switch 2, I managed to link out to some of our coverage prior to the event. Excited to dive into everything next week. www.hilli.tech/apples-week-...

It's almost time for WWDC. While I'm busy playing Mario Kart on the Switch 2, I managed to link out to some of our coverage prior to the event. Excited to dive into everything next week. www.hilli.tech/apples-week-...

I go in depth on my feelings about the current Apple developer relations situation as we enter WWDC 2025.

It's not hard to understand. ICE wants to operate with the same anonymity they get when posting racist memes on X.

There should be a menu in Mario Kart like in Smash Bros where you can toggle off some items. We'd all be turning off the blue shell.

My yard killed this robot mower, but maybe it'll work for you.

I remember Runescape

This looks cool. If you've got an Apple Vision Pro and want to see what these guys are putting together for WWDC, check it out. There are demo videos in the app, and a WWDC stream next week.

Switch 2 acquired. At least 200 people in line at our little GameStop

I'm aware that this is small potatoes considering all of the implications of this travel ban, but I wonder if this impacts anyone trying to attend WWDC. Seriously, I don't want to be writing stories next week of devs being disappeared to a slave prison.

When I get to write about anything gaming related, I get carried away. Hope we see more gaming at WWDC, Vision Pro and beyond.

Time for a whole new monetization strategy for the App Store. Funny enough, I think Apple is in a good spot to completely upend the industry in a way that's good for Apple and devs. Apple needs a win here, and they've got the cash and headroom to provide it. Just have to get past the nonsense.

being intimidated by bluesky is so funny. yeah i keep getting my ass kicked every time i go to bath and body works

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles is an enhanced version of the classic strategy RPG coming to PS5 and PS4 later this year. First details: play.st/43NBMPB

Holy shit, Final Fantasy Tactics! Yesssss

Ahhhh! This Digimon game looks good?! Hell yeah.

Managed to snag a Switch 2 from my local GameStop today. Picking up at midnight!

WWDC Wallpaper - iPhone

Everything Tim Sweeney says or does is about lining his pockets. Not only is this an incredibly stupid thing to say, it misunderstands how the technology works on a fundamental level. Wish they'd fire this guy already.

When I wrote about my visionOS 3 wish list (visionOS 26?) I got into spatial skeumorphism. I think visionOS as a whole represents a new era of reactive UI design and I'm excited by what that might mean across every operating system. appleinsider.com/articles/25/...

A relatively minor leak. I hope the Notes export to Markdown is a sign of bigger updates for the app. Animation in the Lock Screen Music widget is nice. And the iMessage Polls feature is a no-brainer. I'm excited for WWDC25. Ignore the claims that it's a small one, they're always wrong.

fine i will write the headlines from now on

I understand the point this post is trying to convey, but I'll never understand the defensiveness. We need cows and crops. We don't need large-scale IP theft so a rando can make Darth Vader say "fuck." Aim for less servers, on-device AI, more sustainable power sources, better cooling. Not this.

It's because most of these people have never actually watched Ghibli, but seen Totoro on a mug once in a Hot Topic and said "I'm a fan of Ghibli now."

We're only a few days away from seeing the real thing, but I love these concepts and his thoughts on the matter.

The Art of Fauna just *WON* an Apple Design Award in the Inclusivity category. 🤯 But it is also a finalist for Social Impact. 💚 Two nominations, one win. I still can't believe this. What a year 🥹 #indiedev #WWDC #WWDC25 #TheArtOfFauna

Resisting the urge to upend my entire technology stack with new apps and workflows one week before WWDC.

Can't wait for the incredibly stupid leaks that occur as a result of this chat.

My weekly summary includes thoughts about Apple and gaming, AI nonsense from CEOs, and the number 26. www.hilli.tech/apples-week-...

My weekly summary includes thoughts about Apple and gaming, AI nonsense from CEOs, and the number 26. www.hilli.tech/apples-week-...

Another good episode this week, though I'm pretty sure my brain was fried for a part of this. I couldn't remember terms like Photonic Engine and Deep Fusion.

Excellent as always. I'll be wearing mine for WWDC (at home)

Dang, Apple told @gruber.foo no when he invited them to send guests to The Talk Show Live for WWDC. First time since 2015. Can't help but think there's a reason, and something tells me it's something rotten. Apple has been that petty before, so I wouldn't put it past them.

I am so tired of having everything Trump does affect tech. I dream of the day I never have to write his name again.

Discussed this as one of the possibilities on the podcast coming out tomorrow. Could lead to serious problems if Trump finds a way to weaken the courts.

Starting at $3,000

Link's Awakening is my favorite Zelda game and the remake is perfect. It and Ocarina of Time defined a significant portion of my childhood in gaming.