Memory gold rush bonanza makes billions for Micron — Blocks and Files
Even with additional industry DRAM cleanroom space plans, with robust demand trends including new upside requests from customers, we do not have line of sight to when supply and demand will return to balance.
That’s not great news for all of us.
I wasn’t expecting this at all. Last year, I started using Screen Studio for its dynamic zooming effects. I really like those, but one thing I thought was a drawback: ScreenStudio isn’t really a native Mac app and doesn’t have the polish of CleanShot. I bought it. I made a few videos with it, then stopped using it. I used CleanShot for screenshots and a few very short clips for bug reporting. CleanShot is a game changer.
Studio Mode recording is not only a welcome addition to CleanShot but a superb implementation. Everything seems in the right place, at the right time. I see no reason to return to Screen Studio. Not only that, but I expect my ScreenFlow usage to drop quite a bit.
I have included a short clip just for fun, demonstrating a few clicks in another excellent piece of software: Birchfeed.
Video 2026-09-01 ∞Today might be one of the few times I visit Facebook1😔. I’ll do so to acknowledge those who write, “Hi JF, happy birthday, and have a great day.” 🙂 and thank them. Over the years, fewer people bother to run their automated yearly greetings; they know I’m not active on Facebook. However, many, even if they have my phone number, don’t switch to iMessage to send their wishes.😔 True friends acknowledge my stance with Meta and choose to skip Facebook, sending their best wishes the right way. 🫠 Not posting on Facebook to say “hi” is a birthday gift itself. 🎁
I still have a Facebook account but don’t use it; I use it to respond to people who don’t know anything other than Messenger. ↩
After watching this YouTube video about the upcoming Apple hardware release, I must say it got me excited for the iPhone Fold or Ultra, or whatever name they decide on. Yet, I’m in for an upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro Max… I’m a camera guy.
2026-09-04 ∞I enjoy the weekend before the fall iPhone launch because of the unpredictability of last-minute leaks. It’s especially thrilling when it’s the year you’re planning to upgrade to a new iPhone. Upgrading from the 15 Pro Max to the 18 Pro Max will certainly feel like quite a significant upgrade. Also, I’m really looking forward to John Ternus’s first keynote. Will there be a one more thing? Would it be too easy, too early, during his first keynote to present a one more thing?
The one problem: I won’t be able to watch the live feed, and I might have a family thing at night that day… 🫤
2026-09-05 ∞I’ve been posting a few things on Moments recently. It’s another experiment, and I’ve liked it so far. It’s very niche, but it’s fun. I like Snapseed, my main app for creating these images. Below is an embed using an iFrame; I’m not sure how it will render, if at all.
<iframe src="https://www.moments.im/embed/moment/t__8dfHnXVxgFUuOPbR-L?columns=2" title="Modernism as imagined in the sixties · Perfect Imperfections" loading="lazy" style="display: block; width: 100%; height: 868px; border: 0;" ></iframe> <script async src="https://www.moments.im/embed.js"></script> 2026-09-05 ∞In today’s world, it is surprisingly easy to go from a problem to a viable solution in just a few hours. The problem: I can’t query my published content hosted on Ghost beyond using the basic search capabilities1. Now, with the Ghost API endpoint, a Postgres-hosted SaaS, an n8n sync workflow, a Claude Skill, and Claude Desktop, I can.
Now, I wonder if I could reproduce this design for querying Micro.blog content. Let me ask Claude AI. Stay tuned.
Searching the article content base for research purposes is super useful. I can’t remember when I talked about a specific subject. ↩
Manton Reece amplifying a report from Gurman.
Worrisome indeed. I cannot believe Apple’s management team isn’t aware of developers’ discontent with the App Store. More than ever, it’s easy to write a bunch of simple apps, running as web apps, no store needed. Apple should pay attention.
2026-09-06 ∞Just finished watching: Widow’s Bay Season 1 📺
What a weird, unsettling ending. The table is set for season 2, I guess. Very unheaven storytelling.
Today I deleted my Flipboard account, one of the first iPad apps I used daily. I was using it to cross-post content to a Flipboard magazine, hoping it would attract more readers, but it didn’t gain much popularity. As a user, I also didn’t rely on this service for content consumption, preferring an RSS sync service with my preferred client. I like the concept of flipping cards; it was novel back then, but not anymore.
2026-09-07 ∞
Doing some digital archaeology this morning with my newly built personal digital assistant1 that can dig into my past publications. This is so fun and empowering.
Maybe I should give it a name? Numeric Citizen Assistant? Or what about my Digital Gofer? Or Numeric Citizen Gofer? ↩
I’m running out of space on my Synology NAS. I’m wondering whether deleting the individual recorded segments that make up a full YouTube video is a good idea. I could also delete ScreenFlow projects and keep only the final videos. I’m not sure it’s a good idea. Thoughts?
2026-09-07 ∞I bet the foldable iPhone won’t be called the “iPhone Duo”. Why? As I shared with Gruber, the Duo reminds me of the Macintosh PowerBook Duo system from the early nineties, where you could ‘insert’ the PowerBook into a docking station to form a ‘desktop’ setup. The Duo and the docking station were two separate subsystems that could work together to form something bigger, more useful and convenient. The iPhone Duo doesn’t convey this at all.
I bet it will be called the “iPhone Ultra” because it will be premium hardware; the ultimate tech Apple can bring to the foldable phone space.
2026-09-07 ∞ While it is true that Eddy Cue and John Ternus intend to increase revenue from services and the App Store, a new potential source of income lies in the capabilities of Apple Intelligence, especially those of Siri AI. We’re not there yet because they are just emerging from a long slump and don’t necessarily enjoy good press. But let’s let Apple regain momentum with Apple Intelligence: developers will adopt advanced features, and then, when the time comes, Apple will surely find a way to add a charge somewhere between the developer, the users, and Apple. Apple Intelligence+ will naturally emerge on its own.
2026-09-08 ∞Someone reacted to my argument about the iPhone Duo potential naming:
<script src="https://cdn.micro.blog/quoteback.js"></script>@numericcitizen @daringfireball I had a Duo 230 and loved it. The thing that made it Due was not that it was two complementary pieces of hardware. It was that it served two functions, laptop and desktop computer. This iPhone looks like it is going to serve two functions, phone and tablet. We'll know more when we see it introduced, but I think those two functions align with the Duo name.
I think he’s right, and my argument was flawed.
2026-09-08 ∞Our next step as Canadians is to reconsider our stance on honoring energy export agreements with the United States. I’m supporting Mr. Carney so far, and I would be willing to support him if he asked Canadian provinces to consider it. We need to stand up; it’s about our sovereignty, not only about economics.
Update #1: Or, another idea is to kill the F-35 contract negotiations.
2026-09-08 ∞Nobody is talking about the lack of improvements to the iPhone 18 Pro Camera Control button, probably because nobody is really using this. I’m a little bit disappointed.
2026-09-10 ∞I enjoy writing in my personal life and at work. In the latter case, it’s an important part of my responsibilities. The IT department is currently deploying and assigning Copilot Premium licenses. I’m still waiting for my turn, but from what my colleagues tell me, the experience of using Copilot with access to our documents, emails, conversations and notes is quite positive and almost magical in some situations. I look forward to trying out Copilot, especially since I write much more than most of my colleagues1 and since writing is their main fuel, I’m up for a few positive surprises. I have a feeling that I will finally benefit from my consistent efforts.
Many colleagues don’t like to document their work. I do. ↩
The bezels on the Series 12 Apple Watch are thicker than those on my Series 10. I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about it. 🤔
2026-09-11 ∞ Live Rewind and Siri Recaps are Apple Watch Series 12-only features and fall under the Audio Intelligence umbrella. We can read people arguing about how creepy or not these features can be. I’m still pondering the question myself. I have a feeling Apple postponed AirPods Pro featuring Visual Intelligence because it wants to educate users and gauge social acceptability with Audio Intelligence. Visual Intelligence will have to wait.
2026-09-11 ∞I want these multitasking gestures on the iPad!
Video 2026-09-11 ∞Alright, it’s iPhone pre-order day! I’m going for the “boring” silver color, with 512GB of storage, iPhone 18 Pro Max. The last time I had a silver iPhone was the iPhone 6, which was utterly ugly with the apparent lines for wireless connectivity. I think today’s iPhone are better looking in that respect. Also, the rounder edges really improve the look and the in-hand feel if my handling of an iPhone 17 Pro Max is any indication. Can’t wait for next Friday!
2026-09-12 ∞ This weekend, I had the opportunity to reconnect with my former university colleagues (1987-1993). For many of us, it had been 35 years since we last saw each other. We had a lot to catch up on. We all studied computer science and have all had careers in that field. For many, it’s a time of reflection and retirement. That’s not my case yet. I’ve been fascinated by several of their journeys, and I’ve noticed a shared feeling about artificial intelligence: it’s both impressive and dizzying, moving too fast, and we’re questioning what the next generation will look like.
2026-09-13 ∞Tomorrow is OS 27 day! I’m excited to catch up on and test any updated apps related to Siri AI and Apple Intelligence. So far, my experience beta testing Craft has been mixed. Siri AI seems to have limited access to Craft content, especially with nested documents (pages inside a main document container). “Play” is a great one where it can summarize YouTube videos using Private Cloud Compute.
2026-09-13 ∞Quick update on my writing in public project: I received my first comment/feedback today, which triggered some small changes. I hope to get more feedback like this. As a reminder, this project is an article I’m writing about upgrading to the just-released iPhone 18 Pro Max.
2026-09-14 ∞Such a great day outside, so I’m taking my coffee outside the house on the entrance, just in case the UPS truck shows up with my iPhone 18 Pro Max! 👀
2026-09-18 ∞It’s fun to see developers share their first screenshots as they try running their apps on the iPhone Duo simulator for the first time… it goes from great to… utterly weird.
2026-09-18 ∞Impressed. Coming from an iPhone 15 Pro Max. 😬
2026-09-18 ∞
My dictation success on the 18 Pro Max is not very good, a real regression compared to my 15 Pro Max. Dictation often stops in the middle or comes up with missing word. I don’t know how to explain this. Very disappointed. 😔
2026-09-19 ∞First photowalk today with my iPhone 18 Pro Max. The main camera produces new visual artifacts: the dot is well known, but the weird shape is new. Thankfully, Apple Intelligence can easily remove these, especially in that image. Yet… 😔 you can see the removal of these using Apple Intelligence here.
2026-09-19 ∞
Interesting fact: since iOS 27 and Siri AI, my use of non Apple AI services dropped close to zero for answering mundane questions. Integration within apps plays a major role in this change.
2026-09-20 ∞This is where I prefer to place my finger for a comfortable grip on the device. We might call this the camera plateau’s positive byproduct.
2026-09-20 ∞ Today, on a short errand walk, I came across a local computer repair shop. I don’t remember ever seeing this place, yet it appears they’ve been established for quite a while. They offer computer parts, mobile phone repair, new computers, and general IT services. The place was closed for the day, but it looked messy from the outside. I wonder how such a small business can survive these days. Maybe it’s a side hustle for something providing a more sustainable revenue source.
2026-09-21 ∞Apple Will Soon Announce an All-New Operating System:
homeOS would join iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
😱
2026-09-22 ∞I like this image of my new iPhone. Straight but true to the device’s simplicity.
2026-09-22 ∞
I decided to upgrade my Ubiquiti Dream Machine Router (acquired in 2020) and Beacon HD to a pair of Unifi Express 7. I should be getting this today. I can’t wait to set this up (hopefully I’ll restore my settings from my backup).
2026-09-23 ∞I went to the Apple Store today to see the iPhone 18 Pro in other colours. Burgundy is much darker than I expected, but not as bad as I was expecting. The light blue could have been my first choice because it’s really nice. The nuances vary depending on the lighting. It’s a great one. I’m still happy with my silver 18 Pro Max, though.
2026-09-23 ∞The upgrade from the Ubiquiti Dream Router to a pair of UniFi Express 7 units is now complete. The process is similar to upgrading to a new iPhone and uses the previous router configuration backup. Overall, two Wi-Fi 7 devices meshed together offer better house coverage and support the latest Wi-Fi standards. The Ubiquiti Network UI is also much faster to work with.
2026-09-24 ∞Watched: Dark Matter S1E3, The Box 📺
Third episode. I’m slowly getting there and understanding what is happening. Looking forward to the next episode. I prefer one version of the main character over the other. But I’ll keep it to myself for now. 🤫🤐
Took this photo last night during a short walk while I was still testing the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s photo capabilities against my previous 15 Pro Max. I’m not sure what to think about those visual artifacts. The star shape is likely from blades in the main camera, but what about the other lens flares? I was using manual aperture at f1.48. 🤔🧐
2026-09-26 ∞
Watched: Dark Matter S1E4, The Corridor 📺
One thing that bothers me in this episode is the author’s obvious confusion between time & space travel and alternate universes at a specific time. I would prefer the latter. Maybe I’m missing something here.
According to my Micro.blog timeline, it appears that Sunday is the busiest day for creative people and I love it. From vibe coding, blogging to photography, everyone seems happy creating and sharing their little digital bits to the universe. Keep it coming guys!
2026-09-27 ∞I rewatched Apple’s Surprise and Shine event today and found the iPhone Duo segment really good. In fact, the device seems to have a magical touch. Even though it doesn’t make sense, I would love to get a foldable iPad. I would love an iPad mini when folded and a large iPad when unfolded. While I wait for such a device, I would gladly use the new multitasking gesture to put two apps side by side on my current iPad Pro. Apple, I hope you get the message.
2026-09-27 ∞
Are we in “the revenge of the nerds “ movie and nobody told me? Is dot the new clipper? 🤦🏻♂️ Talk to your dot? Really? Working with a team of dots? Really? #openaidevday2026
2026-09-29 ∞Another set of thoughts about OpenAI’s recent announcements, which trigger all sorts of reactions in me.
I haven’t felt this anti-AI attitude as strongly as I do this week. I wonder why.
2026-09-30 ∞I sometimes exceed my token usage limits within a session, and I’m willing to go over 100% if I feel the remaining tasks are light and short. But when I see some AI enthusiasts paying 200$ a month for Claude, I wonder what the hell they’re doing in life if it’s not their main day job! It’s a lot of money!
2026-09-30 ∞
Bye bye Reddit RSS feeds. How long before bye bye Reddit altogether?
2026-09-30 ∞ Bye bye Reddit RSS feeds. How long before bye bye Reddit altogether?
I sometimes exceed my token usage limits within a session, and I’m willing to go over 100% if I feel the remaining tasks are light and short. But when I see some AI enthusiasts paying 200$ a month for Claude, I wonder what the hell they’re doing in life if it’s not their main day job! It’s a lot of money!
According to the latest rumors:
“The hub is about as thick as an iPhone, and its display is surrounded by a quarter-inch, black bezel reminiscent of older iPads. It has rounded corners and no sharp edges. The device lacks a battery, so it has to be plugged in at all times, and there are no volume or power buttons. The product comes in Apple’s standard gray aluminum finish and includes a USB-C port for power. The screen sits above a metal, round base with multiple rings of perforated speaker holes and connects to it through a polished metal arm. Users can manually tilt the display forward or backward. And the base has a rubberized bottom to help it stay on a table. The standard version looks reminiscent of the famous iMac G4 from 2002 that has a large display that sits on a half-dome-shaped base.”
The Intelligent Home Hub might be a good name that fits the Intelligent Personal Hub moniker John Ternus used recently when referring to the iPhone.
Another set of thoughts about OpenAI’s recent announcements, which trigger all sorts of reactions in me.
I haven’t felt this anti-AI attitude as strongly as I do this week. I wonder why.
Random thoughts after watching OpenAI’s keynote today and reading AI news in general.
Are we in “the revenge of the nerds “ movie and nobody told me? Is dot the new clipper? 🤦🏻♂️ Talk to your dot? Really? Working with a team of dots? Really? #openaidevday2026
I rewatched Apple’s Surprise and Shine event today and found the iPhone Duo segment really good. In fact, the device seems to have a magical touch. Even though it doesn’t make sense, I would love to get a foldable iPad. I would love an iPad mini when folded and a large iPad when unfolded. While I wait for such a device, I would gladly use the new multitasking gesture to put two apps side by side on my current iPad Pro. Apple, I hope you get the message.
According to my Micro.blog timeline, it appears that Sunday is the busiest day for creative people and I love it. From vibe coding, blogging to photography, everyone seems happy creating and sharing their little digital bits to the universe. Keep it coming guys!
