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★ Touch and Glow
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 06/11/2026, 19:50:46 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 20:24:21 UTC
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Briefings
The author reflects on Los Angeles as a place they prefer to avoid due to its vastness and lack of bad weather, contrasting it with the San Francisco Bay Area. They note Apple's history of holding keynotes in San Francisco, specifically mentioning the Steve Jobs Theater and the 2013 Yerba Buena Theater event where sunlight was added to the hands-on area. The author recalls a 2013 column questioning Apple's event repetition, which they found more interesting than the current format, and express enjoyment of the new 'Pro and Tell' event at CBS Columbia Square in 2026.
Key points
- The author prefers the San Francisco Bay Area over Los Angeles due to better weather and walkability, despite LA's friendly and good-looking population.
- Apple held keynotes in San Francisco, including the Steve Jobs Theater and the 2013 Yerba Buena Theater event where sunlight was added to the hands-on area.
Context
The article contrasts the author's preference for the San Francisco Bay Area with their dislike of Los Angeles, noting LA's vastness and lack of bad weather. It details Apple's history of San Francisco events, specifically the Steve Jobs Theater and the 2013 Yerba Buena Theater event where sunlight was added to the hands-on area. The author recalls a 2013 column questioning Apple's event repetition and expresses enjoyment of the new 'Pro and Tell' event at CBS Columbia Square in 2026.
Limitations
The article is a personal column from November 2026, with limited coverage of the author's specific experiences and opinions. The author's personal beliefs about weather and the specific details of the 2013 Yerba Buena Theater event are subjective and not verified by external sources.
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