Tag: apple
Coast Clear 2.1: Follow the Beaches You Care About
Design · Tech
Coast Clear 2.1 makes it easier to keep up with the beaches you care about. Follow your favorite beaches, explore dedicated Beach Pages with recent reported shark activity,…
Coast Clear 2.0: Rebuilt for What’s Ahead
Design · Life Hacks · Tech
Coast Clear 2.0 has been rebuilt from the ground up with a new UI/UX, Dark Mode, faster sighting reports, an Activity Legend, improved safety guidance, and a stronger…
Knicks One Win Away: New Finals Wallpapers for iPhone & Apple Watch
Design · Sports · Tech
After the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, the Knicks are now one win away from a championship. To celebrate, I’ve created two new iPhone wallpapers and a…
Building Coast Clear in Two Days with AI
Design · Tech · Technology
I built and submitted a mobile app to the App Store in about two days using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Here’s what worked, what didn’t,…
Testing Apple’s “Vehicle Motion Cues” on the Ferry from St. Croix to St. Thomas
Life Hacks · Tech · Technology · Travel
Apple recently introduced Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness when using your phone in a moving vehicle. While waiting to board the QE…
Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review
Tech · Technology
I recently purchased the Apple Vision Pro (M5) and spent several days testing it across the things I do every day—email, Slack, documentation, spreadsheets, WordPress, browsing, and even…
Twelve South TimePorter
Life Hacks · Tech · Technology
The Twelve South TimePorter transforms your Apple Watch bands from drawer clutter into a stylish wall display. It’s practical, modular, and makes swapping bands easier than ever.
Share Wi-Fi with Other Devices Using Your MacBook
Life Hacks · Tech · Travel
On a recent trip, I discovered that my MacBook could share a single hotel Wi-Fi connection with my iPhone and iPad. It saved me from paying extra fees…
What a Box of Crayons Taught Me About UX Design
Design
The macOS crayon color picker may look playful, but behind its simplicity lies a deep understanding of user behavior. Here’s why it’s one of the smartest UX decisions…
How to Use Emergency SOS via Satellite on Your iPhone
Life Hacks · Tech · Technology
Emergency SOS via Satellite is a powerful safety feature on your iPhone, allowing you to reach emergency services even without cellular coverage. Whether you’re hiking off-grid or caught…