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Jan 22, 2026 Hosts discuss a looming snowstorm and tease a dog documentary. They dive into Appleâs potential partnership with Google for cloud AI services and examine clipboard quirks. The history of MainStage and the Pro Apps bundle for education are also highlighted. As CES approaches, they caution about monitor compatibility issues and color accuracy. A lively debate unfolds over menu icon design in Tahoe, pondering design leadership shifts as Alan Dye exits. They wrap up by reflecting on favorite macOS visual eras and future touch MacBook prospects.
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Apple Likely Outsources Huge Model Hosting
- Apple will likely host large foundation models on Google's TPU-backed cloud rather than building massive server hardware themselves.
- Apple is more likely to focus on on-device models while relying on partners for large-model scale and serving.
Enable 120Hz Page Rendering In Safari
- Disable Safari's 'Prefer Page Rendering Updates Near 60 Frames Per Second' flag to let page content render at 120Hz on ProMotion devices.
- Test the result with testufo.com to confirm smoother rendering.
Menu Icons Need Standards And Care
- Icons next to menu items can speed recognition but only if a consistent, limited icon set is used and icons are large enough.
- Tahoe failed mainly through inconsistent guidance, tiny icons, and poor execution, producing a net-negative UX.