Ultra Labels, Backups, and iOS 27

There are a few themes running through this one: Apple keeps trying to simplify while making things more complicated, AI keeps promising convenience while creating fresh messes, and backups still somehow feel more fragile than they should in 2026. Also, somewhere in the middle of all that, people are using Home Assistant to watch for the International Space Station, which honestly feels healthy.Apple and the meaning of UltraChips, shortages, and supplier pressureBackup reality checkTime Machine frustrationsApple AI, lawsuits, and tool-callingAI bug reports and real-world messinessWhat iOS 27 might feel likeGoogle's Gemini laptop and AI interfacesUseful apps and nicer workflowsDeveloper tools and old habitsMoney, culture, and small joysThis podcast was created with Podkey. Make your own at https://podkey.fm