Jonathan Reed
@jonathan.macstories.net
Former baby.
I’m a contributor and the Community Manager over at MacStories.net.
Check out my write up of this year’s watchOS 11 release:
https://www.macstories.net/stories/watchos-11-the-macstories-review/
I’m a contributor and the Community Manager over at MacStories.net.
Check out my write up of this year’s watchOS 11 release:
https://www.macstories.net/stories/watchos-11-the-macstories-review/
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Introducing First, Last, Everything and Cozy Zone
Tomorrow is Apple’s big day, but today is ours. We’re pleased to introduce you to a brand new podcast, and more of one of your favorite shows. First, Last, Everything First, Last, Everything is a brand new MacStories podcast that explores people’s relationships with the technology that has shaped their lives. Each week, Jonathan Reed
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I'm thrilled to launch 'First, Last, Everything' @flepodcast.macstories.net, my podcast exploring people's relationships with technology. Each episode, I get to know a guest through 3 pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, & the one that meant everything
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Well this has double standards written all over it. (For the record, I'm for a lot of the EU legislation they've been pushing against big tech over the last few years)
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Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom
Draft proposals obtained by POLITICO show EU is breaking sacred privacy regime to placate industry.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Well this has double standards written all over it. (For the record, I'm for a lot of the EU legislation they've been pushing against big tech over the last few years)
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In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm organising my Granola AI meeting notes in Notion.
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Integrating and Organizing Granola Meeting Notes in Notion
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November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm organising my Granola AI meeting notes in Notion.
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AI in a water tracking app? Of course there is! (WaterMinder)
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
AI in a water tracking app? Of course there is! (WaterMinder)
I still think Apple's Sleep Score feature is a bit underwhelming but it's good to see these changes.
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watchOS 26.2 makes a big change to Sleep Score, here’s what’s different - 9to5Mac
One of the headlining features of watchOS 26 is Sleep Score, which provides a nightly score and classification of your...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I still think Apple's Sleep Score feature is a bit underwhelming but it's good to see these changes.
9to5mac.com/2025/11/04/watcho...
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Finally!!
I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
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I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
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Introducing WhatsApp for Apple Watch
Today, we’re launching a new WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, so you can stay on top of your WhatsApp chats without pulling out your iPhone.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Finally!!
I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
about.fb.com/news/2025/11/int...
I so tired of seeing half messages and ultra lowers images on my watch notifications.
about.fb.com/news/2025/11/int...
Is there anything else on TV quite like The Chair Company? So brilliantly weird and funny.
November 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Is there anything else on TV quite like The Chair Company? So brilliantly weird and funny.
November 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As seen on Have I Got News for You tonight. A real employee name. Love this.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
As seen on Have I Got News for You tonight. A real employee name. Love this.
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm using AI-based dictation apps like Wispr in short bursts to speed up conversations with other humans and chatbots.
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Using Dictation Apps to Speed Up Conversations on the Mac
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October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I wrote about how I'm using AI-based dictation apps like Wispr in short bursts to speed up conversations with other humans and chatbots.
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What a way to end the first season! @bb.wavelengths.online is so fun to chat to and this flew by. Brendon talks about how he got his start and how he manages to play so many games, plus so much more! Let's go!
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October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What a way to end the first season! @bb.wavelengths.online is so fun to chat to and this flew by. Brendon talks about how he got his start and how he manages to play so many games, plus so much more! Let's go!
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Oh wow, this video from Kyle Mooney is great. The turn at the end kills me.
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Kyle M - Digital Society (Official Music Video)
put down your phones 📵
buy the real me: https://sthrow.com/therealme
#kylem #digitalsociety #therealme #stonesthrow
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October 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Oh wow, this video from Kyle Mooney is great. The turn at the end kills me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoB91...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoB91...
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I shared the shortcuts I created to jump straight to the search results page of certain apps, skipping all the distractions.
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My Shortcuts for Distraction-Free App Search
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October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, I shared the shortcuts I created to jump straight to the search results page of certain apps, skipping all the distractions.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This week it's the wonderful Joe Rosensteel! I love Joe's often amusing viewpoint on tech, and his ‘Everything’ pick is a totally different approach than everyone else’s.
Let's go!
Let's go!
It’s episode 6! On this episode, it's Joe Rosensteel, a VFX artist who’s worked on Hollywood productions as well as smaller commercial projects. He’s a writer on his own blog and for @sixcolors.com and has a podcast called Defocused.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This week it's the wonderful Joe Rosensteel! I love Joe's often amusing viewpoint on tech, and his ‘Everything’ pick is a totally different approach than everyone else’s.
Let's go!
Let's go!
Austin Johnson definitely based this voice on Craig Federighi!
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Weekend Update: Biohacker Chuck Spyro - SNL
In this Cut for Time sketch, biohacker Chuck Spyro (James Austin Johnson) stops by Weekend Update to share his health habits.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Austin Johnson definitely based this voice on Craig Federighi!
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TRON: Ares (2025)
Honestly, some of the cheesiest dialogue I've heard in a long time. Thank god for Greta Lee.
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Honestly, some of the cheesiest dialogue I've heard in a long time. Thank god for Greta Lee.
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October 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
TRON: Ares (2025)
Honestly, some of the cheesiest dialogue I've heard in a long time. Thank god for Greta Lee.
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Honestly, some of the cheesiest dialogue I've heard in a long time. Thank god for Greta Lee.
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October 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, come for the diva model shots, stay for my thoughts on living the crossbody strap life (for a week).
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I Lived the Crossbody Strap Life… For a Week
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October 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In this week's Club @macstories.net Weekly column, come for the diva model shots, stay for my thoughts on living the crossbody strap life (for a week).
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I learnt a lot with this one. Accessibility is a crucial part of app development that often doesn't receive the attention it deserves. This week's guest, @robinkanatzar.bsky.social knows all about it!
Episode 6 is out with @robinkanatzar.bsky.social. Robin has been developing apps since 2016, focusing on accessibility. She also gives talks on the subject, educating devs on how to make their apps more accessible.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I learnt a lot with this one. Accessibility is a crucial part of app development that often doesn't receive the attention it deserves. This week's guest, @robinkanatzar.bsky.social knows all about it!
Here's some news you already knew. The 8x zoom on the Pro is incredible. 1x vs 8x on the Southbank, London facing the MI5 building.
For those keeping track, I've sent back the Air and got the Pro. Mainly for something I wasn't expecting: it's too long and wide. Not so easy in the hand as a result.
For those keeping track, I've sent back the Air and got the Pro. Mainly for something I wasn't expecting: it's too long and wide. Not so easy in the hand as a result.
October 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Here's some news you already knew. The 8x zoom on the Pro is incredible. 1x vs 8x on the Southbank, London facing the MI5 building.
For those keeping track, I've sent back the Air and got the Pro. Mainly for something I wasn't expecting: it's too long and wide. Not so easy in the hand as a result.
For those keeping track, I've sent back the Air and got the Pro. Mainly for something I wasn't expecting: it's too long and wide. Not so easy in the hand as a result.
October 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
KPop Demon Hunters have taken over my Apple Music Replay for the month and I am totally fine with that.
October 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
KPop Demon Hunters have taken over my Apple Music Replay for the month and I am totally fine with that.
Those Tron: Ares reviews are not exactly hyping me for seeing it. Although maybe the visuals on IMAX will be worth the trip.
The Chair Company however… can't. Fricking. Wait!
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The Chair Company however… can't. Fricking. Wait!
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The Chair Company | Official Trailer | HBO Max
Ron witnessed a problem. It was a big problem.
Tim Robinson stars in new HBO comedy series #TheChairCompany, premiering October 12 on HBO Max.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Those Tron: Ares reviews are not exactly hyping me for seeing it. Although maybe the visuals on IMAX will be worth the trip.
The Chair Company however… can't. Fricking. Wait!
youtu.be/b0lDMHAGDnU?si=6I7uZ...
The Chair Company however… can't. Fricking. Wait!
youtu.be/b0lDMHAGDnU?si=6I7uZ...