You Can Finally Power on a Mac Remotely

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With macOS 26.5, Apple has introduced the ability to power on certain newer Macs remotely by configuring them to always boot when power is applied, a feature previously unavailable despite decades of Wake on LAN support for waking from sleep. This functionality is currently supported on Mac mini (2024+), Mac Studio (2025+), and iMac (2024+), enabling better remote management in labs or portable setups, though it requires smart power control and has some caveats like needing an initial SSH login to unlock FileVault after boot. Notably, a bug prevents remote boot after shutting down from the login window without logging in first.

https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/power-on-your-mac-remotely/

GitHub – Mysk-Research/loupe: a Privacy-Focused iOS App That Raises Awareness About What Native Apps Can See

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Loupe is a privacy-focused iOS and iPadOS app that reveals the types of device information accessible to native apps through public iOS APIs, demonstrating how this data collectively creates a device fingerprint for tracking. It categorizes data access into passive (no prompt), permission-based, and advanced side-channel signals, showing users exactly what their device exposes without sending any data off-device. The app is open source, built mainly using AI coding tools, and aims to raise awareness about app tracking practices on Apple devices.

https://github.com/mysk-research/loupe

Enjoy the World Cup With SoundSource and VuvuGone

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As the 23rd World Cup begins, Rogue Amoeba offers a free audio plugin called VuvuGone, designed to reduce the annoying droning noise of vuvuzelas during matches. Using their SoundSource app, Mac users can apply this effect to improve their viewing experience, and the company is also providing a $10 discount on SoundSource purchases with the code WORLDCUP2026 through July 19.

https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/11/enjoy-the-world-cup-with-soundsource-and-vuvugone/

WWDC26 — The Small Things

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The article highlights numerous subtle yet meaningful software and system improvements announced at WWDC26 across Apple's ecosystem, including enhancements to Photos, Messages, Mail, Safari, Health, and many other apps and services. These refinements focus on smoothing workflows, fixing longstanding issues, boosting performance, expanding language support, and improving accessibility, reflecting Apple's attention to detail and commitment to user experience. Many updates also target better integration and efficiency across macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS, underlining enhancements in productivity and ecosystem cohesion.

https://blog.oneberri.com/posts/wwdc26-the-small-things

macOS RC — Orion RC 1.0.8.147.3 ✴︎ June 10, 2026

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The update introduces colored window borders for Orion+ users and addresses numerous improvements and bug fixes, including enhancements to sync reliability, extension functionality, tab management, and UI issues across macOS versions. Notable fixes cover bookmark handling, tab group synchronization, content blocking, and performance optimizations, enhancing overall browser stability and user experience.

https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-rc-release-notes.html#macos-orion-1-0-8-147-3

Initial Notes on MacOS 27 (Golden Gate)

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Apple has announced MacOS 27 (Golden Gate), the next major update scheduled for release this fall, and Rogue Amoeba is working to ensure their products fully support it. They advise users to avoid beta versions of MacOS and stick with the current official release, MacOS 26 (Tahoe), while noting that their current apps run on Golden Gate but may still encounter issues. Updates and test releases will be provided gradually, with more information available on their status page and social media channels.

https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/06/08/initial-notes-on-macos-27-golden-gate/

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