ImageFlow: The Native, Node-Based Image Editor for macOS.

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ImageFlow is a native, open-source, node-based image editor designed exclusively for macOS 14 Sonoma or newer, offering a one-time purchase with full feature access. It enables users to create and adjust images by combining over 200 nodes—such as effects, filters, and procedural generation—in a flexible, non-layered workflow with real-time GPU-accelerated previews. Integrated with macOS features like Photos and the native document workflow, ImageFlow provides a performant, seamless editing experience tailored for the Mac ecosystem.

https://imageflowapp.com/

How I’m Using AI Agents

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AI agents differ from traditional chatbots by proactively managing tasks like researching, booking, summarizing emails, and organizing files without waiting for prompts, effectively acting as personal or business assistants. Tested agents such as Thine, Dots, Slashy, and Hark show promise in saving time, preventing errors, and improving productivity through integrations with calendars, emails, and documents, though they may involve subscription costs, setup challenges, and security considerations. As this technology evolves, users are encouraged to try free trials and select agents that align with their specific needs, particularly for managing email overload and daily planning.

https://wondertools.substack.com/p/how-i-use-ai-agents

After 32,000 Folds, iPhone Duo’s Hinge Serves up a Big Surprise

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Tech journalist Joanna Stern and hardware designer Aron Cohen created a custom machine called Hingey to test the iPhone Duo’s hinge durability by folding it over 32,000 times automatically. The test aimed to evaluate if the hinge would loosen or degrade through repeated use, addressing common folding phone concerns such as screen creases and hinge wear. Despite aggressive stress testing, the iPhone Duo’s hinge maintained its performance, demonstrating Apple’s complex engineering with over 100 components to ensure smooth opening and closing.

https://www.cultofmac.com/news/hingey-iphone-duo-hinge-fold-test

No More Icons In Every Menu By Default

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Apple has reversed its prior macOS design choice of placing icons in every menu item by default, removing this feature in macOS Golden Gate after trying it for a year in macOS Tahoe. The new Human Interface Guidelines now cite the earlier approach as a design mistake, highlighting a shift based on real user experience and a recognition that uniformly icon-free menus offer a clearer, more consistent interface.

https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2026/icons-in-every-menu/

Privacy Badger

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Privacy Badger is a free browser extension developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) that automatically detects and blocks third-party trackers that follow users across multiple websites without consent. Unlike traditional ad blockers, it uses algorithmic methods to identify tracking behavior, sends Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track signals to opt users out of data sharing, and selectively blocks only trackers rather than all ads. Privacy Badger supports multiple browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and aims to enhance online privacy while encouraging better advertising practices.

https://privacybadger.org/

What the Heck Is /pkg?

In macOS 27.0, Apple introduced a new root-level directory called /pkg that is added to the system PATH via a file in /etc/paths.d. The directory contains subfolders like env, etc, inv, and var, but its purpose remains unclear, sparking speculation it may relate to a future first-party package management system. Despite changes to the boot volume structure including this directory since macOS 26.4, Apple has not provided official explanations for this addition.

https://anderegg.ca/2026/10/18/what-the-heck-is-pkg

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