by Orbit | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog, Rapid Reactions
Every time Apple launches a product, the internet reacts like it’s reviewing a Formula One car. Benchmarks are dissected. RAM is scrutinized. Ports are counted like calories. But every once in a while, the conversation misses the point. Enter the MacBook Neo. Within...
by Orbit | Jun 19, 2025 | Blog, Design, Rapid Reactions
Design innovation is supposed to move us forward. But sometimes it just circles the runway in a shinier jet. This week, Apple unveiled its shiny new “Liquid Glass” interface — a translucent, frosted design language that will soon coat iOS and macOS in soft...
by Orbit | Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Orbit30
Orbit30 is a monthly series that celebrates Orbit’s 30-year journey and the people who shaped it. It’s been on my desk for nearly 30 years. A white ceramic Apple mug with the old rainbow logo—gifted to me at Christmas in 1995 by my first manager, Phil Marinucci. I’ve...
by Orbit | May 18, 2025 | Blog, Design, Rapid Reactions
Sometimes design details are like paper cuts: small, frequent, and surprisingly painful. So, the fine folks at Engadget published a wishlist for Apple’s upcoming 2025 redesign. A lot of big asks: UI refinement, new AI features, better integration. All reasonable. But...
