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This week on MacStories Unwind, John takes an inside look at OpenAI's DevDay developer conference and how it compares to WWDC.Also available on YouTube here.Links and Show NotesJohn Attended OpenAI's DevDayOpenAI DevDay 2026OpenAI DevDay 2026OpenAI’s Dots: A First LookConference Swag and HardwareModRetro ChromaticChromatic Gets OpenAI Codex Support for Creating Game Boy Color GamesMedia MentionedZelda: Soccerina of Time Mod Turns Hyrule Into a Football League With Clubs Like Kokiri FCTed LassoLeave Feedback for John and FedericoMacStories Unwind Feedback FormFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

This week on MacStories Unwind, John and Federico have new Apple Watches, John wonders where Shortcuts is heading, Federico has a prediction, and they both share an update on the TV and games they're enjoying.Also available on YouTube here.Links and Show NotesAgents Replacing AutomationCodex (OpenAI)Hermes Agent (Nous Research)Hermes Agent (GitHub)Grok Bot (SpaceXAI)Meta debuts Muse, its long-planned personal AI agent (Axios)Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it? (TechCrunch)Siri AI and ShortcutsApple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant (Apple Newsroom)iOS 27 Makes the Shortcuts App Much Less Intimidating (MacRumors)Codex Skills and Icon WorkflowiTunes Search APIApple Design ResourcesApple WatchThe latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide (Apple Newsroom)Games and TVTed Lasso (Apple TV)PicksFederico’s Pick:Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo Switch 2)John’s Pick:Slow Horses season six (Apple TV Press)Leave Feedback for John and FedericoMacStories Unwind Feedback FormFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

This week on MacStories Unwind, a very tired Federico and John debate the merits of review crunch week and preview what's coming for readers next week. Plus, John recommends The Invite, a newly rentable movie starring Seth Rogan, Olivia Wilde, Ed Norton, and Penelope Cruz.Also available on YouTube here.Links and Show NotesReview Crunch TimeA preview of Federico and John's annual OS reviewsPicksJohn’s Pick:The InviteUnwind DealThe Good Place: The Complete Series is just $19.99 in the TV app.Leave Feedback for John and FedericoMacStories Unwind Feedback FormFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

This week on MacStories Unwind, John is paid an unexpected visit, Federico tries a new show on Netflix, and John shares an album of the year contender.Also available on YouTube here.Links and Show Notes:A Man with a GunJohn is paid an unexpected visit about a school bus.PicksFederico’s Pick:Dead to Me on NetflixJohn’s Pick:Lost Weekend by Phoebe BridgersUnwind DealMelrose Place, the Complete series for $14.99Leave Feedback for John and FedericoMacStories Unwind Feedback FormFollow us on Social MediaFederico is @viticci everywhereJohn is @johnvoorhees`everywhereAffiliate Linking Policy

This week on MacStories Unwind, John returns from the beach with tales of cargo ships, beaches, and gravy, while Federico encourages a return to Wilmington for a One Tree Hill event and badly messes up Google Chrome. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Beaches and Gravy Southport, NC Oak Island Beaches White Sausage Gravy Wilmington, NC One Tree Hill Event The Things John Puts Up With Federico and Google Chrome's experimental GPU flag Leave Feedback for John and Federico MacStories Unwind Feedback Form Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Affiliate Linking Policy