Episode 524: It’s a Box in a Box

This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.

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Runner-up Titles

• Infinite Workday.
• No more Eudora
• Revealed productivity.
• I threw up a tarp over my desk.
• We agreed to not talk about it
• It’s a box in a box
• alias docker=containerization
• When does systemd get an MCP server?
• All the AIs are above-average
• We’re not going to do anything and Apple’s going to make our podcast better
• I should go read it again, but I won’t
• Don’t make the Linux Foundation clean up your mess
• The Internet Foundation
• Option (Alt) + Shift + 2 == €

Rundown

• Breaking down the infinite workday
• WWDC Enterprise Recap
  • Containerization
  • Mac containers
  • Meet Containerization - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer
  • Apple updates Spotlight to take actions on your Mac
  • Apple Supercharges Spotlight in macOS Tahoe With Quick Keys and More
  • Foundation Models
  • Foundation Models adapter training
  • Apple brings ChatGPT and other AI models to Xcode
  • Apple services deliver powerful features and intelligent updates to users this fall
  • tvOS 26 Introduces Automatic Sign-In Feature for Apple TV Apps
  • Welcome to WWDC25
  • One Year Left: Apple’s Long Goodbye For Intel Macs
  • Apple is shipping through it
• WordPress must play FAIR
  • Linux Foundation Announces the FAIR Package Manager Project for Open Source Content Management System Stability
  • WordPress veterans launch FAIR project to tackle security and control concerns
  • FAIR Package Manager project

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