Getting ready to leave for a week-end in New York (or close to)!

1. Yesterday, I upgraded my M1 Mac mini to macOS Sequoia. Now everything that I own is running the latest OS release or the next iteration, like iOS 18.1 on my iPhone. My Mac mini is used mainly for the job and I wanted to wait a bit for all my main apps to receive compatibility-related updates before proceeding with that one. Today, I'll see if it was a good idea. I'm rather optimistic. 🤞🏻
2. Enough of those videos about the RODECaster Video switching and production device. I must be reasonable here and wait for Apple to announce the redesigned Mac mini. Then, I'll make a decision. 😌
3. I've been testing ChatGPT advanced voice interaction and boy this is really impressive. The speed of improvements in generative AI is mind-blowing, and I'm starting to see that Apple has a lot of work to do just to barely keep up.
4. Speaking of barely keeping up, I have a hard time working on my different writing projects as I'm busy working my freelancing project and my home improvement project. I don't see how I'm going to improve the dynamic on this front. 
5. Have a great weekend. 👋🏻

1. I'm curious about Google Chromebooks. I'm late to the party but I'm willing to invest some of my money to test one from Lenovo when with comes outsoon. The newest edition comes with full Gemini AI support. 
2. I'm dying to get my hands on RealMac software Elements to build a website. I'm still waiting for the beta invite, though. I already started the work on content and structure design. To be hosted on CloudFlare Pages and GitHub. 
3. I'm also dying to get may hands on the RODECaster Video device to upgrade my YouTube video production game. That one isn't cheap, but it seems so fun and attainable for me.
4. I almost forgot about these new Oura rings 4 that are coming out very soon. I'm heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem and already have an Apple Watch, but I must admit that I like this tiny device too. It's a great smart ring with a great look. Again, that's not cheap and it comes with a subscription. Ouch. 
5. Have a great day! 👍🏻

1. I'm currently testing and exploring the new Inoreader beta and god I'm liking what I'm seeing! It's probably the biggest update in years to this venerable RSS reader. I'm so glad to be a subscriber to this service. 😮
2. I'm excited and looking forward to getting a RODECaster Video when it comes out. It's not cheap, but this thing got nearly unanimous rave reviews on YouTube. It will be a game changer for my YouTube video recording. Can't wait for that one. 👀
3. I'm also excited for RealMac Software's Elements, a brand-new website editor for the Mac, rebuilt from the ground up. I'm watching each video sharing details about each beta release. It should be out later this year. 👀
4. Have a great day! 👋🏻

1. I'm currently dissecting Medium in preparation for a Medium review. Yes, I know, I'm late, but this review will act as a reminder of Medium good, bad and ugly things. There is a lot to write about, trust me. 
2. Getting ready to put my writing on pause for the next few days, thanks to a business trip to Las Vegas. Time to be serious. 🛫
3. I'm liking my Apple Watch Series 10 so far. It was time for me to upgrade because my Series 8 couldn't last more than half a day. In a way, I got a battery replacement with a new case. 😂
4. My iPad Pro will come with me because this is the perfect device for business trips. I like it a lot. I'll also be using Microsoft Remote Desktop app to connect to my Cloud Pc instance on Windows 365 if needed, which is also very cool. 
5. Have a great week! 👋🏻

Today's recurring thought: I prefer to write for my blogs than write for my company's blog., simply because I prefer to own my words and thoughts.

• My wife updated her Apple devices and didn't notice anything new. This Apple these days. I can't blame her. She's a typical user. Eventually she will come back to me with "is this new?" while showing my her screen. 😂
• Spent some time on Bluesky to start building a list of account that will become my new curated timeline, like I did a while ago for Twitter in the good old days. By the way, I'm user \#36688.
• My next "60 minutes with" video will be about using Omnivore. I can't wait to do that one this weekend. The previous one was with Pixelfed, last year. I must be fully acquainted with an app or service before feeling at ease doing those videos.
• Have great day! 👋🏻

1. Today is the day when I'll convince my wife to update her iPhone and iPad to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 so that I can use the latest iMessage features with her. 👉🏻 🕐 EST
2. I wonder when iOS 18.1 beta 4 will come out since Apple made a build for the iPhone 16, I would think beta4 will come out only when people start getting and using their shiny iPhone 16, which mean next week at the earliest. 🤔
3. Some posts goes here on Scribbles.page instead of Micro.blog simply because I prefer the text editing experience here over Micro.blog's. There are no fancy rules that I follow to help me decide where I post my ramblings. 😜
4. I'm going to Las Vegas next week, for work, and I'll be much less active here. 🛩️
5. Have a great day! 👋🏻

I'm currently testing Scribbles' latest feature: live preview. So far so good; works as expected. I like this service a lot.

• Today is pre-order time for Apple'a latest products. Judging by the numerous timelines (Micro.blog, Mastodon, etc.), I feel a lot of enthusiasm... might be anecdotal, though. Many high-end iPhone pre-orders as well as a few... wait for it.. AirPods Max! Who knew. 
• I'll get a new Apple Watch Series 10 but only after a visit to the Apple Store so that I can decide between Jet Black or Silver finish. 
• Weird timing, weird messaging too in Apple's latest ads about Apple Intelligence. I'm not sure that I like those three ads.
• I love Fridays, especially on the eve of a great weather for the whole weekend!