Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
AppStories
This week, Federico and John dig into some of their favorite apps that have adopted Apple’s Liquid Glass design language.
On AppStories+, it’s John’s 10th anniversary at MacStories, so he and Federico look back at the last decade.
NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, the Retroid G2 and Anbernic DS look like duds, the Xbox full-screen experience for PCs is out to more users, and John flirts with the idea of a mini PC for SteamOS.
On NPC XL, Federico rearranges his living room and plans a SteamOS-ready living room gaming setup.
AppStories, Episode 463, ‘Designing for Liquid Glass: Outstanding Indie Apps’ Show Notes
Liquid Glass Apps
Denim
Locally AI
Longplay
Matter
Gentler Streak
Unread
Todoist
Also Mentioned: Manus AI
AppStories+ Post-Show
John’s 10th Anniversary at MacStories
A Comprehensive Guide to the iTunes Affiliate Program – MacStories
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NPC, Episode 59, ‘Anbernic Stumbles and SteamOS Dreams’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Retroid Pocket G2 – Who’s it for?
Anbernic DS Performance Issues
Full screen experience expands to more Windows 11 PC form factors for Windows Insiders
Topics
Building a Strix Halo Mini PC for SteamOS
mini PCs
GMKtec AI Mini PC Ryzen Al Max+ 395
MINISFORUM MS-S1 Max
Beelink GTR9 Pro
Framework Desktop
Displays
Samsung 32” Smart Monitor M9 M90SF
ASUS ROG Swift 32” 4K OLED Gaming Monitor
Other
YOMT Mobile TV Cart Rolling TV Stand
Ergotron LX Pro Premium Monitor Arm
NPC XL
LG 77-Inch OLED evo AI 4K G5 TV
Subscribe to NPC XL
NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. You can subscribe here.
MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.
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