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🔗 + I don't think everyone is just going to code their own apps https://birchtree.me/blog/i-dont-think-everyone-is-just-going-to-code-their-own-apps/
+ I don't think everyone is just going to code their own apps
Tech, Apple, and the vast grey area that is AI
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Parakeet is just outrageously fast in Quick Subtitles ❤️

82 minute podcast transcribed in 26 seconds. 26!!!!

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February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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🔗 Micro app 10: MastoThreads https://birchtree.me/blog/micro-app-10-mastothreads/
Micro app 10: MastoThreads
For years, I have been posting long-running threads on social media for the movies that I watch each year. I start a thread on January 1st with my first movie, and I keep it going through the end of the year. The process for this is pretty manual. After I've
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February 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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🔗 2026 is going to be a very painful year in tech https://birchtree.me/blog/2026-is-going-to-be-a-very-painful-year-in-tech/
2026 is going to be a very painful year in tech
As of writing, the Steam Deck is completely unavailable to purchase from Valve in the US with this note at the bottom of the page: Steam Deck OLED may be out-of-stock intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages. Steam Deck LCD 256GB is no longer in production,
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February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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🔗 Freedom is the government asking for the physical location of those critical of that government on social media https://birchtree.me/blog/freedom-is-the-government-asking-for-the-physical-location-of-those-critical-of-that-government-on-social-media/
Freedom is the government asking for the physical location of those critical of that government on social media
Mariella Moon: Homeland Security has reportedly sent out hundreds of subpoenas to identify ICE critics online DHS has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Discord and Meta over the past few months. Homeland Security asked the companies for names, email addresses, telephone numbers and any other identifying detail
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February 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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🔗 Tahoe brings 80% charging caps to the Mac https://birchtree.me/blog/tahoe-brings-80-charging-caps-to-the-mac/
Tahoe brings 80% charging caps to the Mac
Juli Clover: Apple Brings iPhone-Style Battery Charge Limits to the Mac in macOS Tahoe 26.4 The macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta that Apple released today includes a Charge Limit feature for the Mac. There is a new slider bar that lets Mac users select a charge level from 80
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February 16, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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🔗 A passionate defense of the M Pro series of chips https://birchtree.me/blog/a-passionate-defense-of-the-m-pro-series-of-chips/
A passionate defense of the M Pro series of chips
On the latest episode of ATP, a show I should mention that I really love, they discussed the possibility of Apple discontinuing the Pro series in their M lineup of Apple silicon chips. One of the main arguments, which I think Marco leaned into the most, was that the performance
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February 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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🔗 The data has changed https://birchtree.me/blog/the-data-has-changed/
February 16, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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🔗 Optimizing for 3 users https://birchtree.me/blog/optimizing-for-3-users/
Optimizing for 3 users
Anil Dash: Launch it 3 times I’ve seen so many teams trying to figure out how to optimize the engagement of the three users on their app, or the five people who come to their site, while forgetting about the other eight billion people who have no idea they
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February 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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🔗 + How does Birchtree Productions make money? https://birchtree.me/blog/how-does-birchtree-productions-make-money/
+ How does Birchtree Productions make money?
Tech, Apple, and the vast grey area that is AI
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February 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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That moment when the first Quick Subtitles 2.0 beta user tried the new model 👌

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February 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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🔗 Two small tips for Apple devs starting agentic coding https://birchtree.me/blog/two-small-tips-for-apple-devs-starting-agentic-coding/
Two small tips for Apple devs starting agentic coding
I've noticed increased chatter in my feed lately about Apple-centric developers experimenting with agentic coding, and I have two recommendations for those diving in. First, I strongly suggest trying Claude Code over Xcode's new agentic tool. Further, you really should use Opus during your initial tests and exploration to ensure
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February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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🔗 The Vision Pro turns 2 https://birchtree.me/blog/the-vision-pro-turns-2/
The Vision Pro turns 2
Did you know the Apple Vision Pro celebrated its second birthday a bit over a week ago? I didn’t. I’m sure there were a couple posts on some Apple news sites noting the occasion, but I wouldn’t exactly say there were widespread celebrations for how much more
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February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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🔗 I’m going to say something nice about a Musk product… https://birchtree.me/blog/im-going-to-say-something-nice-about-a-musk-product/
I’m going to say something nice about a Musk product…
From the Southwest newsroom: Southwest Airlines Brings Starlink Ultra-Fast WiFi Onboard Southwest® plans to rapidly integrate Starlink into its fleet. The first Starlink-equipped aircraft enters service this summer, and it will be available on more than 300 aircraft by the end of 2026. This is a major step in the
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February 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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🔗 Nice things https://birchtree.me/blog/nice-things/
Nice things
I know it's not totally rational, but I sometimes like to get really nice random tools I use everyday. I've used shitty scissors my whole life, and I decided to get Craighill's Chroma Scissors, and my god, it's so nice. I use scissors a few times every day, and it’
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February 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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🔗 Thank god we shot down that party balloon https://birchtree.me/blog/thank-god-we-shot-down-that-party-balloon/
Thank god we shot down that party balloon
Karoun Demirjian, Eric Schmitt, Kate Kelly, Hamed Aleaziz, and Luke Broadwater (phew!): Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser Top administration officials quickly claimed that the closure was in response to a sudden incursion of drones from Mexican drug cartels that required a
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February 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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🔗 + Is "something big happening"? https://birchtree.me/blog/is-something-big-happening/
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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I can’t properly explain to non-Chicago people why there is no warmer day than a 50 degree day in February. There are hotter days, but nothing else feels this warm.
February 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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ChapterPod has an update out now with a few nice upgrades!

1. Bring your own SRT for editing chapters
2. Audit page when exporting
3. Nice new icon
February 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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🔗 ChapterPod 1.3 is out now https://birchtree.me/blog/chapterpod-1-3-is-out-now/
ChapterPod 1.3 is out now
A new update to ChapterPod is out now, and it includes a couple of nice little features. The first is the ability to import your own subtitle files, if you've already generated them. If you didn't know, ChapterPod can generate subtitles for you, and after it's done, it gives you
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February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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I'm thrilled to announce the Quick Subtitles 2 is out out, and it sports:

1. Multi-document workflows
2. Transcript clean up
3. Up to 2x performance with a new model

More in the 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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🔗 Quick Subtitles 2.0 transcribes a one-hour podcast in 30 seconds on an iPhone. This is magic (and it's out now) https://birchtree.me/blog/quick-subtitles-2-0-transcribes-a-one-hour-podcast-in-30-seconds-on-an-iphone-this-is-magic-and-its-out-now/
Quick Subtitles 2.0 transcribes a one-hour podcast in 30 seconds on an iPhone. This is magic (and it's out now)
I'm thrilled to announce that Quick Subtitles 2.0 is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This update focuses on three key improvements, all of which make the app better than ever, and I believe the best (and most cost effective) way to generate subtitles for your audio and
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February 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Meta sold 7 million pairs of smart glasses in 2025, exponential growth over the previous year.

www.theverge.com/tech/878184...
Meta sold 7 million smart glasses in 2025 — that’s triple 2023 and 2024 combined.
Remember when EssilorLuxottica said it sold 2 million and would hit 10 million a year by 2027? 10M seems well within reach. “In 2025, we sold more than 7 million units of AI glasses, posting exponential growth,” said CEO Francesco Milleri. Prices may stay high in the short term, though, they hinted on the earnings call.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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🔗 I don't want to answer whether the President partied with young girls https://birchtree.me/blog/i-dont-want-to-answer-whether-the-president-partied-with-young-girls/
I don't want to answer whether the President partied with young girls
Ted Lieu: Here's a video. Like former Prince Andrew, Donald Trump attended various parties with Jeffrey Epstein. I want to know: were there any underage girls at that party or at any party that Trump attended with Jeffrey Epstein. Long pause Pam Bondi: This is so ridiculous. And that they
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February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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🔗 The Future is an Empty Room https://birchtree.me/blog/the-future-is-an-empty-room/
The Future is an Empty Room
God damn, Jacob Geller is the best of us. He's an astounding essayist, and his work is consistently amazing.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:55 AM