Nightwatch is a macOS menu-bar application that informs users when the night sky is clear enough for astrophotography and observation. It offers forecasts, target planning, and event alerts, supporting astronomers in scheduling their sessions effectively. The app displays detailed information including constellations, dark sky sites, horizon obstructions, and upcoming celestial events.
github.com
· 2026-10-04
A solo developer released Hush, a lightweight macOS menu bar application that generates brown noise and a speech-blocking sound in real time, replacing the need for browser tabs or streaming apps. Users can start or stop playback with a right-click, adjust volume and tweak the low-pass cutoff via a simple controls panel, all while working fully offline. The app is Apple notarized, free to download on a pay-what-you-want basis, and its source code is available on GitHub under an MIT license.
oldmanrahul.com
· 2026-09-16
FnScribe is a new open-source macOS menu-bar app that transcribes speech locally on the device and inserts text directly into whatever app is focused. Users trigger it with a push-to-talk shortcut (the fn/Globe key) or a hands-free mode, and it includes smart cleanup features like filler-word removal, punctuation commands, list formatting, and voice-based correction phrases like 'scratch that.'
github.com
· 2026-08-28