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    Nightwatch Mac app alerts stargazers to clear night skies●Show HN: Nightwatch – a Mac menu-bar app that tells you when tonight is clearYhnLifeFashion885 min ago

    A developer has released Nightwatch, a free Mac menu-bar application that notifies users when tonight's sky conditions will be clear for stargazing. The tool sits quietly in the menu bar and checks forecast data so amateur astronomers and skywatchers know when to bring out their telescopes. The project's code is publicly available on GitHub, drawing attention from the astronomy and developer communities.

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    Singapore Airlines has refreshed its in-flight dining options across every cabin class. The update was reported by TTG Asia, a travel trade publication, and is drawing attention in Australia and among frequent flyers. Passengers and travel watchers are weighing in on whether the changes raise the bar for premium airline catering, a field where the carrier has long been considered a leader.

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    A new lawsuit against Starbucks alleges that some of the chain's sugar-free drinks contain as much sugar as a Kit Kat bar, contradicting how the beverages are marketed. The claim, reported by NBC News, has drawn attention to labeling and marketing practices around the company's low-sugar menu options, with customers questioning what else may be misleading on coffee shop menus.

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    Nightwatch app alerts Mac users to clear night skies●Nightwatch – a Mac menu-bar app that tells you when tonight is clear https:// github.com/rsutcliffe/nightwat ch CommentsMmastodonEnvironmentWeather33 d ago

    A developer has released Nightwatch, a Mac menu-bar application that tells users when conditions are clear enough for stargazing tonight. The tool lives in the menu bar and is available via the code-hosting platform. Early discussion among tech and astronomy enthusiasts is focused on how useful a simple sky-condition alert can be for planning observation sessions.

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    Fitts's Law: Why the Menu Bar Sits at the Top●Fitts's law: why the menu bar is at the topYhnHealthFitness12just now

    A new blog post explains Fitts's law, the human-computer interaction principle that predicts how quickly users can point at targets, and uses it to explain why the menu bar is placed at the top of the screen. Edges and corners act as infinitely wide targets, making them faster to hit.

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    Melbourne pub The Lincoln asking customers for tips sparks debate●got hit up for a tip at the lincoln the other day for anyone who doesn't know this pub's located up the road from rmit iMmastodonBusinessLabor195 d ago

    A drinker says they were asked for a tip at The Lincoln, a pub near RMIT in Carlton, Melbourne. The bar was known as a low-key spot with a quality rear bistro menu, Guinness on tap and reasonably priced local wines. The request has prompted discussion about tipping culture creeping into Australian hospitality, where service charges are not customary.

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    Fitts's law explains why the menu bar sits at the top●Fitts's law: why the menu bar is at the top https://milos.fyi/blog/fitts-law-why-the-menu-bar-is-at-the-top # HackerNewsMmastodonTechnology322 h ago

    A new blog post argues that Fitts's law, a foundational principle of human-computer interaction, explains why the menu bar is positioned at the top of the screen. The piece revisits a classic design rationale and is circulating among developers and UX enthusiasts on Hacker News.

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    FitnessSyncer Releases App Update With Rebuilt Leaderboardsβ—πŸ† New FitnessSyncer app release. Leaderboards rebuilt: clearer Standings, team and points boards, and accept/decline/leaMmastodonTechnologyMobile23 d ago

    FitnessSyncer has shipped a new version of its fitness tracking app, centered on rebuilt leaderboards. The update brings clearer Standings views, plus team and points boards, and lets users accept, decline, or leave leaderboard invitations directly in the app. It also adds proper tablet layouts, including side-by-side Settings, dual windows, an iPad menu bar, and syncing from the home screen or Shortcuts.

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    Review: Black N' Blue Burger at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanesβ–ΌREVIEW: Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes’ Black N’ Blue Burger is as good as it is uniqueβœ‰newsSportSports2 d ago

    A review published in The Sunflower praises the Black N' Blue Burger at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes, calling it as good as it is unique. The piece highlights the burger as a standout menu item at the sports bar and bowling alley, which serves the Wichita area near Wichita State University.

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    Galaxy Store update moves Menu to floating bottom bar●Latest Galaxy Store update makes a key element easier to access The Menu option is now accessible from the floating bottMmastodonBusinessStartups27 d ago

    Samsung has rolled out an update to the Galaxy Store that relocates the Menu option into a floating bottom bar, making it easier for users to reach from any screen. The redesign is being covered by technology outlets, with early reactions noting the app is becoming more convenient to navigate.

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