Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA
This week, AppStories returns with details on the projects Federico and John worked on during their breaks.
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AppStories Episode 450 — Back From Break: Automation, AI, and IKEA
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Links and Show Notes
Our Summer Break Projects
- Federico:
- Set up a Notion database for his work.
- Also mentioned:
- John:
- Updated his audio setup with the MOTU M4 audio interface
- Got organized with the help of IKEA’s Kallax and Invallning, and
- Built automations for MacStories Deals that work with Mastodon and Bluesky