Accidental Tech Podcast

* Pre-Show: Casey’s french-fry problem * Follow-up: * D. Griffin Jones takes one for the team [https://tech.lgbt/@dgriffinjones/114899530288769654] * Casey’s struggles with iperf3 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperf] * Tutorial [https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/12/14/how-to-use-iperf3-in-multi-thread-mode/] * iperf3 -t 60 -c {ip} -P 4 -i 10 -R * John’s new toaster and E01 (via J-P Teti [https://mastodon.social/@jpteti/114899134405709992] & John F.) * Chemical vs. physical sunscreen (via Prodan Statev) * Research paper [https://doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.251] * Apple security for unreleased devices * Low-cost Apple laptop (via Jason Anthony Guy [https://mastodon.social/@JasonAnthonyGuy/114813509309754465]) * Ed: Please don’t give Apple ideas like this. 🫣 * Getting customer support from Apple (via Patch) * Apple support app [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044] → Chat * Any retail store on Apple Maps → ... → Message * CloudFlare & AI crawlers * Thoughts from Thomas Schoffelen * Thoughts from Aaron Zinck * Thoughts from Anonymous * JA3/JA4 fingerprint [https://developers.cloudflare.com/bots/additional-configurations/ja3-ja4-fingerprint/] * The 𝓍26 public betas are out [https://beta.apple.com/] * Under the Radar #323: The Tidal Wave [https://www.relay.fm/radar/323] * Tahoe beta 4 * Contrast will decrease until morale improves * Startup disk selection (cropped) [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250723-tahoe-beta-4-statup-disk-cropped.png] * Startup disk selection (full) [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250723-tahoe-beta-4-statup-disk.png] * News summaries are back, baby! [https://arstechnica.com/apple/2025/07/apple-intelligence-news-summaries-are-back-with-a-big-red-disclaimer/] 😬 * Apple and interfaces * Tog in Interface (1992) * Amazon [https://amzn.to/4kKvRAY] * NNG [https://www.nngroup.com/books/tog-on-interface/] * Tog on Software Design (1995) * Amazon [https://amzn.to/3IQRaUg] * NNG [https://www.nngroup.com/books/tog-on-software-design/] * Apple’s Aqua introduction, Macworld San Francisco, 2000 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHrVGk0WwYM] * AppleCare One [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-introduces-applecare-one-streamlining-coverage-into-a-single-plan/] * Dan Moren’s take [https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/07/apple-announces-applecare-one-a-device-coverage-bundle-program/] * The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/tech/712429/applecare-one-warranty-play-cost-versus-plus-plan-analysis] * Fees & deductibles [https://www.apple.com/legal/applecare/fees-deductibles/] * FAQ [https://www.apple.com/applecare/] (scroll way down) * Post-show: John has an addendum to his earlier topic * Members-only [https://atp.fm/join] ATP Overtime: Frame of preference [https://aresluna.org/frame-of-preference/], an incredible exploration of the Mac’s settings by Marcin Wichary [https://mastodon.online/@mwichary] in concert with Mihai Parparita [https://hachyderm.io/@mihaip] of the Infinite Mac Project [https://infinitemac.org/] * Marcin’s announcement [https://mastodon.online/@mwichary/114820239407493679] * Mihai’s associated announcement [https://hachyderm.io/@mihaip/114824020886425642] * Embed Infinite Mac [https://infinitemac.org/embed] * Infinite Mac Construction Set [https://blog.persistent.info/2025/07/infinite-mac-embedding.html] Sponsored by: * Members like you! Become a member [https://atp.fm/join] for ad-free episodes, member specials, and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

* Pre-Show: Casey did Marco’s favorite thing * CalDigit TS5+ [https://amzn.to/4lFrEQo] (affiliate link) * CalDigit TS5+ [https://us.caldigit.com/products/ts5-plus] (product page) * iperf3 [https://github.com/esnet/iperf] * Follow-up: * F1 [https://www.formula1.com/] (the sport, not the movie [https://callsheetapp.com/movie/911430]) * Apple expected to win 🇺🇸 rights [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/14/apple-expected-to-win-rights-to-f1/] * F1 TV [https://f1tv.formula1.com/] * Vroom [https://www.reddit.com/r/VisionPro/comments/1ba25mg/vroom_app_is_stunning/] * John’s video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phZfIA9fAUM] != Casey’s immersive ride-along [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/f1-the-movie/umc.cmc.3t6dvnnr87zwd4wmvpdx5came] * To see the immersive ride-along, you need to be wearing a Vision Pro; scroll down on that link * John’s toaster [https://amzn.to/32LACEw] update * AirPods & AppleCare+ * Keratoconus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratoconus] * Water resistance [https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/specs/#footnote-9] * IP54 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_code#First_digit:_Solid_particle_protection] * AirPods Express Replacement Service [https://support.apple.com/airpods/repair/express-replacement] * B&H [https://www.bhphotovideo.com] * Reverting to “normal” tabs in Tahoe (via ST-S [https://mastodon.social/@stroughtonsmith/114801845578310948]) * defaults write -g NSSolariumWindowTabs -bool NO * Low-cost Apple laptop with A18 Pro [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A18] * mandonam [https://mastodon.social/@mandonam/114814470396317318] * Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets [https://www.theverge.com/news/709550/apple-jon-prosser-lawsuit-michael-ramacciotti-ios-26-trade-secrets] * 99% Invisible #626: Emoji Law [https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/626-emoji-law/] * Gruber’s theorized redactions [https://mastodon.social/@gruber/114887950390338430] * Gruber’s predictions [https://mastodon.social/@gruber/114888153566706933] * Cloudflare Declares Content Independence Day [https://blog.cloudflare.com/content-independence-day-no-ai-crawl-without-compensation/] * Press release [https://www.cloudflare.com/press-releases/2025/cloudflare-just-changed-how-ai-crawlers-scrape-the-internet-at-large/] * ChangeDetection.io [https://changedetection.io] * Stratechery [https://stratechery.com/2025/cloudflares-content-independence-day-googles-advantage-monetizing-ai/] (paywalled) * Post-show: Marco solved sunscreen * John’s hat that he likes [https://amzn.to/40taa1f] * John’s hat that is cheaper but that he likes less [https://amzn.to/3GMf4jl] * 🇯🇵 Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Gel (eBay [https://www.ebay.com/itm/387900523394]) * 🇪🇺 La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid, Non-Perfumed (eBay [https://www.ebay.com/itm/221195090660]) * Australian sunscreen video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JckfmlbU5C8] * Members-only [https://atp.fm/join] ATP Overtime: Is copying Apple hardware a good idea? * Kuycon G32P 6K 32” IPS monitor [https://clickclack.io/collections/kuycon-monitor/products/in-stock-kuycon-g32p-6k-32-inch-ips-black-monitor] * Video review by Oliur / UltraLinx [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y30aZsxhJy8] * ASUS 32” 6K ProArt display [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/18/asus-6k-proart-display-august/] * Previously on ATP overtime [https://atp.fm/618] * D. Griffin Jones’ review of the 5K [https://www.cultofmac.com/reviews/5k-desktop-monitor-asus-proart-5k-pa27jcv-review] * Studio Display Mark II coming in early 2026? [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-16/apple-iphone-17-air-foldable-iphone-details-ai-crisis-to-haunt-top-100-event-m8bl3a9c] Sponsored by: * Squarespace [https://squarespace.com/atp]: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code atp. * DeleteMe [https://joindeleteme.com/ATP]: Making it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online. Become a member [https://atp.fm/join] for ATP Overtime, ad-free episodes, member specials, and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

* Pre-Show: Live music & failed air conditioners * 🗣️ New ATP Members [https://atp.fm/join] Special: Tier List: Pizza Toppings [https://atp.fm/atp-tier-list-pizza-toppings] * Follow-up: * Meta Hires Top Apple AI Models Executive [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-07/apple-loses-its-top-ai-models-executive-to-meta-s-hiring-spree] * SFSymbols 🤝🏻 Tahoe Folders [https://hachyderm.io/@samhenrigold/114825314949468202] * Standard SFSymbol: xattr -w 'com.apple.icon.folder#S' '{"sym":"camera.viewfinder"}' folder * Private SFSymbol: xattr-w 'com.apple.icon.folder#S' '{"sym":"solar.system"}' folder * Random string: xattr -w 'com.apple.icon.folder#S' '{"emoji": "HIMOM"}' folder * FB18022272: “summary” symbol missing in SF Symbols 7 developer beta * Toolbars * Safari * Beta 1 image [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250618-tahoe-ugly-safari.png] * Beta 3 image [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250709-tahoe-safari-beta-3.png] * The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/us] (good example for messing around with the toolbar) * Terminal * Beta 1 image [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250618-tahoe-terminal-tabs.png] * Beta 3 image [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250709-tahoe-terminal-tabs-beta-3.png] * iOS 26 Beta 3 [https://zeppelin.flights/@dmoren/114823628029143288] * Direct video link [https://cdn.masto.host/zeppelinflights/media_attachments/files/114/823/627/727/051/962/original/ddf3c64fbbc6b222.mp4] * _David Smith’s beta 2 (?) video [https://mastodon.social/@_Davidsmith/114812727145242814] * Stephen Hackett’s beta 3 video [https://eworld.social/@ismh86/114813270236732611] * Matt Birchler: Liquid glass, now with frosted tips [https://birchtree.me/blog/liquid-glass-now-with-frosted-tips/] * Steve Troughton-Smith pours water on the fire [https://mastodon.social/@stroughtonsmith/114822332624827501] * YouTube’s new player UI [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250716-youtube-player-ui.png] * “Clear” iPhone mock-up was by Gavin Nelson in April 2025 [https://x.com/gavmn/status/1911937564044673234] * HDR controls in iOS 26 (via Gui Rambo) * Demo project [https://github.com/insidegui/CustomHDR] * ✌️ out, Jeff Williams [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/07/apple-announces-chief-operating-officer-transition/] * Gruber [https://daringfireball.net/linked/2025/07/09/gurman-jeff-williams] * Gurman [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-07-13/is-apple-going-to-replace-ceo-tim-cook-who-is-the-next-ceo-of-apple-ternus-md1mhrj4] * Casey ponders the purpose of AppleCare * Casey in Dongletown [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250716-img-0343.jpeg] * Post-show: John & Casey review F1 [https://callsheetapp.com/movie/911430] * Plumber Problem [https://hypercritical.co/2023/08/18/the-plumber-problem] * Guenther Steiner [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guenther_Steiner] * Brad Pitt drives a F1 car for the first time [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phZfIA9fAUM] * Vision Pro Brad Pitt ride-along [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/f1-the-movie/umc.cmc.3t6dvnnr87zwd4wmvpdx5came] (Vision Pro users, scroll down) * Casey’s pinball machine [https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1072] * Members-only [https://atp.fm/join] ATP Overtime: 2020 Hindsight [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/apple-explains-how-it-uses-machine-learning-across-ios-and-soon-macos/] * John Giannandrea [https://www.apple.com/leadership/john-giannandrea/] Sponsored by: * Notion [https://notion.com]: Your notes, docs, and projects in one space. * Hello Fresh [https://HelloFresh.com/atp10fm]: America’s #1 meal kit. Become a member [https://atp.fm/join] for ATP Overtime, ad-free episodes, member specials, and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

* Pre-Show: John’s almost an empty-nester 😱 * Reconcilable Differences [https://www.relay.fm/rd] * Follow-up: * FireWire now with Thunderbolt! (via Timo Hetzel [https://social.hetzel.net/@timo/114775242066209181]) * Tahoe without Xcode beta: Device Support for macOS 26 Beta * Developer downloads [https://developer.apple.com/download/] * ↳ Direct link [https://developer.apple.com/services-account/download?path=/Developer_Tools/Device_Support_for_macOS_15_beta/08259686A_MobileDevice_DeviceSupport_LuckMobileDeviceSeed1950A4.dmg] * Putting older OSes on newer hardware (via Gui Rambo) * UPS [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninterruptible_power_supply] VA [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volt-ampere] ratings (via Marshall C) * Apple’s LLM/LRM paper [https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/illusion-of-thinking] (from Overtime in ATP #643 [https://atp.fm/643]) * Training data vs. distribution (via Deon Garrett [https://hachyderm.io/@deong/114670601941515285]) * Rebuttal [https://arxiv.org/html/2506.09250v1] * Rebuttal of the rebuttal [https://victoramartinez.com/posts/why-claudes-comment-paper-is-a-poor-rebuttal/] * More from Gary Marcus [https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/seven-replies-to-the-viral-apple] * The original rebuttal was… a joke? 🤨 [https://lawsen.substack.com/p/when-your-joke-paper-goes-viral] * HDR in 𝑥26 * iPadOS 26 window limits * “Glass iPhone” demo [https://mstdn.social/@hins/114720813452054028] * ↳ Direct video link [https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/114/720/797/834/676/917/original/b2f5e040fc753ccb.mp4] * That “natural language to CLI” app is Substage [https://selkie.design/substage/] * Apple plans to launch a low-cost MacBook powered by… an iPhone CPU‽ [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/30/apple-to-launch-low-cost-macbook/] * Apple A18 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A18] * References spotted in code [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/30/new-macbook-with-a18-chip-spotted/] * Jason on A18 speed [https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/07/about-that-a16-macbook-rumor/] * Stephen on the technical limitations [https://512pixels.net/2025/07/a18-pro-macbook/] * Ask ATP: * Is adding permanent NVMe [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express] storage a bad plan? (via Neil) * CalDigit TS5+ [https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-5-dock-ts5-plus/] * What’s the best way to increase “internal” storage on a Mac? iSCSI [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISCSI]? Mounted disc images? [https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeServer/comments/t3tenh/comment/hyuilie/] (via Patrick Harms) * Atto Xtend SAN [https://www.atto.com/products/xtend-san-iscsi-initiator/] * How does a new grad land a job? * Post-show: Casey’s approach to ad-free YouTube must be dissected * YouTube Premium Lite [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/15968883?hl=en] * Members-only [https://atp.fm/join] ATP Overtime: Apple’s App Store changes for the EU [https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=awedznci] * Jason’s coverage [https://sixcolors.com/link/2025/06/apple-makes-big-app-store-changes-in-the-eu/] * Store Services tiers in the EU [https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/reference/store-services-tiers] * Gruber’s summary [https://daringfireball.net/2025/06/apple_app_store_policy_updates_dma] * Cranky man remains cranky [https://x.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1938316411647988210] * Steve Troughton-Smith’s take [https://mastodon.social/@stroughtonsmith/114751864188349651] * The Verge [https://www.theverge.com/news/693512/apple-eu-dma-app-store-concessions] Sponsored by: * DeleteMe [https://joindeleteme.com/ATP]: Making it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online. * Squarespace [https://squarespace.com/atp]: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code atp. Become a member [https://atp.fm/join] for ATP Overtime, ad-free episodes, member specials, and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

* Pre-Show: John has made an important purchase [https://amzn.to/32LACEw] * 11 June 2011 [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250630-john-toaster-wwdc-2011.jpg] * Documentation of the journey [https://www.caseyliss.com/2015/9/10/siracusa-on-toasters] (spoilers!) * John’s beloved [https://amzn.to/32LACEw] * Ninja [https://www.ninjakitchen.com/] * Anova [https://anovaculinary.com/products/anova-precision-oven] * After Dark [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After_Dark_(software)] * Follow-up: * We’re doing good work here, folks * YoLink leak sensors [https://amzn.to/4kkwrWf] * Leak sensor 4-pack with compulsory hub [https://amzn.to/4eyJfqM] * Travel insurance is more than you think it is (via Jason Poole [https://www.jasonpooletravel.com] and Levi Dalton) * Allianz concierge [https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/find-a-plan/benefits/concierge.htm] * Window widget size in Tahoe * Apple Intelligence is now allowed when booting from an external [https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOSBeta/comments/1lix0fy/b2_apple_intelligence_now_allowed_when_booting/] in Tahoe beta 2 * Floating tab bars in iOS 26 * Apple “Ducks” [https://blog.codinghorror.com/new-programming-jargon/#:~:text=5.%20A%20Duck] * The Architect’s Lions [https://medium.com/@antonyjohnston/the-architects-lions-3e20938ff2ee] * Maybe don’t yank out removable storage in Windows either [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/safely-remove-hardware-in-windows-1ee6677d-4e6c-4359-efca-fd44b9cec369] (via Adrian Mester [https://mastodon.online/@adrianm/114748590754007790]) * It’s the world that’s wrong, not me: iPhone 16 Pro case edition * “We Messed Up” [https://cdn.atp.fm/images/20250630-bullstrap-case-ad.jpg] * Bullstrap open-bottom case [https://bullstrap.co/products/magsafe-iphone-cases-black-edition] * Ads in YouTube * Why not use uBlock Origin [https://ublockorigin.com/]? (via Igor Kulman [https://hachyderm.io/@igorkulman/114636118841162411]) * …or perhaps Vinegar [https://apps.apple.com/pt/app/vinegar-tube-cleaner/id1591303229] (App Store link) (via Michael Brown [https://techhub.social/@mluisbrown/114636351078082555]) * RIP FireWire [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/19/macos-tahoe-beta-drops-firewire-support/] * Apple marketing continues to misfire [https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/21/apple-pulls-the-parent-presentation-video/] * Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/apple-weighs-replacing-siri-s-ai-llms-with-anthropic-claude-or-openai-chatgpt] * OpenAI/Meta leadership talent rivalry [https://www.wired.com/story/openai-meta-leadership-talent-rivalry/] * Ask ATP: * Is it worth buying a laptop where Tahoe is preinstalled? (via François-Olivier Leblanc [https://iosdev.space/@f_o/114762659558849634]) * How much faster will an M4 be than an M1 for Xcode Simulator launches? (via Alistair Logie [https://mastodon.social/@alistairlogie/114722622550797742]) * How do we choose a new UPS? (via David Levine) * John’s pick [https://amzn.to/4nnatVc] * Casey’s pick [https://amzn.to/4eqJt2S] * ATP #569 [https://atp.fm/569] * Eaton UPSes [https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution.html] * Post-show: Marco restaurant-tech MVPs… from his co-hosts! * Tailscale [https://tailscale.com/atp] (Tailscale is a prior sponsor) * Casey’s introductory post [https://www.caseyliss.com/2024/3/27/tailscale] * Tailscale 4via6 [https://www.caseyliss.com/2024/10/15/tailscale-example] * YoLink temperature sensors [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5GPM54S?tag=marcoorg-20] (even cheaper [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085HTZRRR?tag=marcoorg-20] with a smaller temp. range) * Thermoworks [https://www.thermoworks.com/shop/commercial/walk-ins/] * VHB Tape [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TC16SZ7?tag=marcoorg-20&th=1] * Eve Room [https://www.evehome.com/en/eve-room] * Members-only [https://atp.fm/join] ATP Overtime: Should we pay developers like athletes? * Sam Altman claims Meta has made $100M offers [https://www.theverge.com/news/688904/sam-altman-says-meta-has-offered-some-openai-employees-100-million-signing-bonuses] * Jack Altman’s podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZUG0pr5hBo] * Reuters coverage [https://www.reuters.com/business/sam-altman-says-meta-offered-100-million-bonuses-openai-employees-2025-06-18/] Sponsored by: * Quince [https://quince.com/atp]: Elevated essentials and staples that last. * 1Password [https://1password.com/atp]: Award-winning password manager trusted by millions of users. * Factor [https://factormeals.com/atp50off]: Healthy Eating, Made Easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Become a member [https://atp.fm/join] for ATP Overtime, ad-free episodes, member specials, and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!