A software engineering commentary distinguishes between writing code—translating ideas into executable instructions, a task AI handles well—and building software, which involves deciding what instructions should exist, how systems interact, and which tradeoffs and constraints matter. The piece uses an example of processing incoming events to show that architectural decisions like consistency, retries, and ordering have little to do with syntax or programming language choice.
hack8s.com
· 2026-08-27
Apple broke a decade-long pattern this week by quietly releasing updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models in late August, even though they won't ship until September 22. This timing suggests Apple needed to clear these updates off its plate before the September 9 'Surprise and shine' event, which is rumored to feature five to nine or more new products.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple confirmed its September event with the English tagline 'Surprise and shine,' widely seen as hinting at a foldable iPhone reveal. A Twitter user noticed that Google Translate's rendering of the Chinese-language version of Apple's event teaser reads 'A new chapter unfolds, dazzling and brilliant,' which some fans see as an intentional nod to a folding device.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has scheduled its 'Surprise and Shine' event for September 9, streamed via its website, Apple TV, the Developer app and YouTube at 10 a.m. PT. The event is expected to introduce new iPhone hardware, including a possible foldable iPhone and updated iPhone 18 Pro models, and will mark incoming CEO John Ternus' first public appearance in the role.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has confirmed a product event for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT, themed 'Surprise and shine,' where it plans to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first-ever foldable iPhone, reportedly called iPhone Ultra. Notably absent this year is a standard iPhone model, with Apple said to be shifting that release to spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18e and Air 2.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has scheduled its next hardware event for September 9th at 1PM ET, held at the Steve Jobs Theater with a livestream option, under the tagline 'Surprise and shine.' The showcase is expected to feature updated Pro and Pro Max iPhones along with a possible first look at a long-rumored foldable iPhone, though the standard iPhone 18 won't debut until next year.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-26
Gary Vaynerchuk will deliver a keynote titled 'State of the Union on Attention' at Overcoming Impossible Live, an Entrepreneur Level Up event set for October 23 in Brooklyn. He will discuss how entrepreneurs can sharpen their messaging and stand out in a crowded market to convert attention into paying customers. The one-day event also features Robert Irvine and Megan Thee Stallion offering additional coaching on business growth obstacles.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-08-24
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