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Black Ink 2.4.2 is now available and fixes image rendering issues in clues from version 2.4.1, particularly for New York Times puzzles. Improvements include better layout, handling of inline images, accessibility features, and bug fixes. Users are encouraged to review the app on the Mac App Store.
https://redsweater.com/blog/4208/black-ink-2-4-2-inline-clue-images
Apple Watch celebrates 10 years, generating over $100 billion in revenue. It’s popular among younger, wealthier users, with significant usability, helping track health metrics and contributing to perceived happiness and satisfaction. However, its growth has plateaued, utilization remains high, but many users upgrade infrequently. The Watch's shortcomings include Siri's limited capabilities. Overall, while it enhances the Apple ecosystem, it hasn’t revolutionized tech as initially hoped.
https://newconsumer.com/2025/05/a-decade-with-the-apple-watch/
New Reeder updates: Reeder 2025.5 offers improved filters, new themes, and item deletion. Reeder Classic 5.5.1 aims to fix blank article viewer/browser issue. Check App Store for details.
Inoreader's new feature allows file uploads (PDF, DOC/DOCX, RTF, TXT, XLS/X) to enhance content organization, transforming documents into searchable articles. Files can be tagged, annotated, shared, and are private by default, with public link options. Available to Pro users; start a free 14-day trial.
Moom 4.2 adds a feature to launch apps in saved layouts, but lacks support for multiple windows. macOS can restore windows if “Close windows when quitting” is disabled. Combining both features allows easy layout restoration with one click. Improvements in window title matching enhance restoration accuracy, especially for browsers. A new combined license file simplifies moving Moom to new computers. Moom 4.2 is available via updates or download without losing settings.
