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On that note, here were a few of our favorites this week.

Drifting Apart . For the last 25 years, Apple has been in a position where its computers were not only thought of as the best choice for everyday consumers, but also the most useful tools for technologists and hackers. However, I think those paths are diverging: in Apple and a Hacker’s Future I explain why I feel myself growing increasingly frustrated with Apple in the age of AI; that means that Apple partnering with LG to dramatically expand its home offering is not for me, which paradoxically means it’s a great idea.…