May

May

Google talks about AI a lot and Android a little. Ferrari Luce fully revealed. Using Apple productivity apps. May’s top music. The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026 on The Verge [https://apple.news/AbbI90NgrR-KDLmEOk5u25g]. DuckDuckGo benefits from Google AI search driving away user [https://apple.news/A2wTEXF1UQHuv0DG_itoCnw]. Ferrari Luce is fully unveiled and was designed by Jonny Ive’s LoveFrom [https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/ferrari-luce].  Cool post about going head first into Apple Notes [https://long.sweet.pub/apple-notes-features-stay-organized-16ffd73d662f].

April

New Street Fighter trailer. New CEO announced for Apple—Cook Out. Cocaine salmon. Porsche races with six colors livery. Music we loved in April. That’s what happened Last Month Online. New Street Fighter trailer! [https://youtu.be/Xt4X4FvXk2A?si=USU14KVR2MjHdbh6] Cook Out, [https://512pixels.net/2026/04/cook-out/] ⁠New CEO at Apple this fall! [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/] Cocaine drives salmon wild! [https://apple.news/A-lmVNsgRT1yGJFabgID1CA] Porsche will race at Laguna Seca in a throwback Apple Computer livery.  [https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2026/motorsports/porsche-imsa-laguna-seca-apple-computer-design-42283.html] Nate’s top music for April 1. Fall Out Boy [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fall-out-boy/28673423] 2. Noah Kahan [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/noah-kahan/328583953] 3. Luke Combs [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/luke-combs/815635315] Mike’s top music for April 1. Nine Inch Nails [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nine-inch-nails/107917] 2. Boys Noize [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/boys-noize/60393190] 3. Joey Valance & Brae [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joey-valence-brae/1643989506]

March

Marathon game launch. MacBook Neo. iPhone 17e. BTS Arirang album drop and ARMY fandom. Formula 1 on Apple TV. WWDC announcement and speculation. Halide lawsuit. Mac Pro discontinued. No more Sora. March 2025 was a lot — here's what happened Last Month Online. Marathon game released on March 5 from the maker of Halo & Destiny. [https://marathonthegame.com/] Yikes! Two Lux Optics (Halide) founders sue each other. [https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/21/apple-wanted-to-buy-halide-to-boost-iphone-18-pro/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads] BTS drops new album, Arirang. [https://www.billboard.com/lists/bts-arirang-all-14-tracks-ranked/] Apple releases MacBook Neo and other new products. [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air-with-m4-and-more-are-now-available/] Apple announces their Worldwide Developer’s Conference for the week of June 8.  [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apples-worldwide-developers-conference-returns-the-week-of-june-8/] Formula 1’s 2026 season started! And it’s on Apple TV in North America. [https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026] Apple discontinues the Mac Pro.  [https://www.threads.com/@ngorby/post/DWXPyfsCS73?xmt=AQF01K7lDg889noZat4Wj8QMJejjK8r8RmjWI3ZA_VBs3Kqj2dQjMNHk-XzLqbr-taRRI1XM&slof=1] No more Sora. [https://www.threads.com/@9to5mac/post/DWR8peqAYNy?xmt=AQF09HnM8_23TBNQygbQR7aOXp8XMt6ecyFQwhpZfloW0BKvSf2kDsj2hV8ZZOqXp4NmPt92&slof=1] 🤝🎉

February

Jony Ive’s Ferrari designs, Apple Podcasts gets new video feature, F1 races in theaters, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display, Apple’s March announcement, Michael Jordan’s 23XI race shop, and Marathon the game. Jony Ive and company design the interior of the Ferrari Luce, their first EV. [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a70259536/ferrari-luce-interior/] Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts. [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/] Apple TV partners with IMAX to show Formula 1 races live in theaters. [https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/apple-tv-imax-formula-1-theaters/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads] Marques Brownlee shoes off Samsung's reveal of a new display with anti-shoulder-surfing privacy features that can be toggled on or off. [https://www.threads.com/@mkbhd/post/DVMKcFukQOo?xmt=AQF0wIvnSZVbWZw9v2J2Cr_PU8jU0bIYWnBLLbkDG5TWtygn5ofj51SQTn1EipWRvxkwO9M&slof=1] Apple will announce new products the first week of March. [https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/26/new-apple-product-launch-starts-monday-tim-cook-confirms/] Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin’s 23XI race shop looks really cool. [https://www.23xiracing.com/airspeed] Marathon gets a mention. [https://www.marathonthegame.com/]

January

Marvel, Apple, Avengers: Doomsday, Steve Rogers as Captain America, Thor, X-Men, Wakanda, Fantastic Four, Apple Creator Studio, Black Unity watch band, AirTags, Sebastiaan de With returns to Apple, and Apple acquires AI startup. Marvel puts up a DOOMSDAY CLOCK [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f17J3AXVK5w] Steve Rogers Will Return | Avengers: Doomsday in Theaters December 18, 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiMg566PREA] Thor Will Return | Avengers: Doomsday in Theaters December 18, 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1clWprLC5Ak] The X-Men Will Return | Avengers: Doomsday in Theaters December 18, 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH1XlwHQv9o] Avengers: Doomsday | Only in Theaters December 18, 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=399Ez7WHK5s] Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps [https://apple.news/AM-qdzy9_SX-uPUP0b_xF0A] Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band [https://apple.news/AR0Gb9CvbRWSPXLxnQCYhWA] Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability [https://apple.news/AduXSxm1ER2qQVCXb0Wrx9Q] SDW, Halide app designer, returns to Apple design team.  Sebastiaan de With (@sdw) on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@sdw/post/DUEeAwFksRt?xmt=AQF0TSowrW2wkasKqlWtsYQHPHT-1UF-t9M0Wnh-HSiYXQthZT-eHtWFNMnEAgfdj7nJAMH9&slof=1] Sebastiaan de With’s article imaging a new glass inspired UI for Apple. (Mike found it!) Physicality: the new age of UI [https://www.lux.camera/physicality-the-new-age-of-ui/] Apple acquires secretive Q․ai startup for $2 billion — 9to5Mac [https://apple.news/AcnMa4bHFTG-Jn39bid__Jg]