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Award-winning podcast covering tech news that matters for everyone to understand. Our hosts break down the most important stories from consumer tech and gadgets, to AI and beyond. Stephen Robles is a content creator with over 450K followers across platforms, and Jason Aten is a technology columnist at Inc.com having written in the past for Business Insider and The Chicago Tribune. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.
- 164 - iPhone Duo Reviews, Touchscreen MacBook Pro, How Walmart May Beat Amazon
Apple teases its “Pro and Tell” event with rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and more, reviews of the iPhone Duo are out with mixed reception, and Walmart is embracing AI agent shopping, unlike Amazon.
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy was in-person at Apple’s Welcome Home event and got hands-on time with HomeView. We get into the details about using the device, plus Apple Home Collection, and why HomeView vs iPad for the smart home.
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Apple made its foray back in the smart home with the new HomeView device, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and Home Collection devices. We debate who will benefit from the HomeView, have a theory about Siri AI and Apple TV, plus try to make sure we all understand Claude isn’t alive.
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Apple may be partnering with LG for new smart home accessories, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra reveal with “MagSafe” USB-C port, Muse AI in real use cases, OpenAI may be going too far with its models, and Stephen finally tries Tailscale.
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Apple's smart home hub may arrive October 13 with an iMac G4-inspired design, tech leaders outline AI self-policing under new accords, OpenAI introduces its new Dots AI agents, plus an mini app-recommendation lightning round!
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We review both the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini along with our week review of iPhone 18 Pro, Jason discovers Meta's Muse AI was reading his texts without permission, Siri AI with apps is a mixed bag, and more.
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Special guest Ryan Wesley, maker and founder of Foodnoms the excellent food tracking app, explains what’s really happening when you ask Siri AI to interact with third-party apps on your devices. He explains the limitations, the bugs, and what the ideal integration could look like.
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iOS 27 and Siri AI are out (sorry EU) and there’s a big asterisk on HomeKit cameras, plus iPhone 18 Pro reviews, Apple Watch Series 12, Meta launches insane subscriptions, and is AI gonna kill us all or what?
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Apple officially announced its first foldable iPhone, creating all new paradigms of interaction with iOS, Apple Watch’s new Audio Intelligence feature might be problematic in the real world, iPhone 18 Pro has variable aperture, and LG TVs are spying on you.
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Stephen's iPhone Duo Event RecapTim Cook's Brief Appearance at the iPhone Duo Event Was Apple Stagecraft at Its BestI Said Apple Would Never Ship a Foldable. Then I Saw the iPhone DuoJason Was Right About AI on Apple WatchApple unveils iPhone Duo - AppleTikTok post from AppleX post from Adam HlaváčiPhone Duo - First Look & Hands-On! - YouTubeiPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple Finally Made a Foldable - YouTubeiPhone Duo First Look: The $2,000 Foldable iPhone! - YouTubeApple Event September 9 2026: Introducing iPhone Duo and more - YouTubeiPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand - AppleIntroducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System - AppleAbout Audio Intelligence features on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 - Apple SupportAudio Intelligence Privacy Overview, September 2026 (PDF) - AppleApple Adds AppleCare One Family Plan for Up to Six People - MacRumorsAppleCare - AppleApple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max - AppleiPhone 18 Pro hands-on - YouTubeApple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation - AppleApple Plans to Squeeze More Revenue From the App Store, Report Says - MacRumorsOpenAI claims it solved elusive math problem with a $1 million prize - The Washington PostMeta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it? | TechCrunchLG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby | The Verge216,000,000 Spy TVs | The LG Smart TV Problem - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (02:08) - iPhone Duo (38:48) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (40:39) - Apple Watch Series 12 (01:08:11) - AppleCare One Family (01:12:18) - iPhone 18 Pro (01:17:07) - AirPods 5 (01:19:44) - Lightning Round (01:25:44) - LG TVs Are Spying ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 155 - iPhone 18 Event Preview, John Ternus is CEO, Local AI Smart Home
Apple's new CEO John Ternus joins X, we preview what to expect at iPhone 18 event, Anker debuts MindBase AI smart home video with Matter 1.5, Trump Admin sides with OpenAI vs NYT, and beware scam apps.
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ChatGPT Conversation ShortcutDyson CameraJet™ electric toothbrush This is the future of Apple Vision Pro - YouTubeRed Sox, Yankees get first Apple Vision Pro broadcastApple’s Phil Schiller Steps Down from Running App Store and Product Events - BloombergNew Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account - 9to5Mac (11:39)X profile for John TernusThreads, Meta’s X Competitor, Hits 500 Million Monthly Users - ForbesShortcuts Share Image - Threads post from Stephen RoblesApple response to OpenAI | DocumentCloudPhilips Hue adds more affordable options for syncing smart lights with your TV | The VergeHands-on with Philips Hue’s new Liane 360° Rope Lights | The VergeAnker Unveils MindBase With Matter 1.5 and HomeKit Secure Video Support - Homekit News and ReviewsAqara Debuts Five Matter Smart Lights With Apple Home Support - MacRumorsBelkin introduces its first longer-lasting semi-solid-state power banks | The VergeI tried Sonos Ace Ultra, and it does something your Bluetooth headphones can’t | Tom's GuideSonos is ready to steal back the soundbar crown with the new Beam Ultra | Tom's GuideHow to Use Sonos Portable Speakers as Surround Sound for Home Theater - Sonos BlogNvidia is buying Hugging Face for almost $13 billion | The VergeAnthropic upgrades Claude with new Fable 5.1 model, details here - 9to5MacTrump Administration Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit | WIREDResearchers fear safety disaster ahead of OpenAI’s Astra release | The VergeiPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could kick off slightly later than usual - 9to5MacThreads post from @caffeineandcab about the sketchy app Valid (00:00) - Intro (05:30) - Dyson Smart Toothbrush (08:37) - MLB In Immersive (11:37) - Ternus is CEO (23:12) - OpenAI vs Apple (24:55) - Smart Home at IFA (38:05) - Not Really Sponsors (44:25) - New Sonos Gear (49:01) - NVIDIA Buys Hugging Face (50:51) - Fable 5.1 (54:38) - OpenAI and "Fair Use" (01:06:23) - iPhone Event Preview (01:15:57) - Scammy Apps ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 154 - iPhone Ultra Imminent, M6 Mac mini, Instagram’s New Teen Restrictions
Apple teases their next event, “Surprise and shine” where we’ll likely see iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra, plus upgraded Mac Studio and M6 Mac mini released. Meta accepts sweeping teen restrictions in major lawsuit settlement, the OpenAI breach is scarier than we thought, and we debate what makes an app “whimsical.”
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Jason's Article on Element Photo App (04:35)Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine' - 9to5MacApple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra - AppleApple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro - AppleApple Maps Ads post from Stephen RoblesApple Maps Ads post from Joe RosensteelApple Won't Allow These Ad Categories in the Maps App - MacRumorsAds on Apple Maps – Apple AdsMeta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement | The VergeOur Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting TeensAn Open Letter to TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting TeensOpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach | TechCrunchA turbulent AI era and critical choices to make - Gates NotesNetflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers | The Verge"Sandra Bullock" - SmartLess (01:09:00)Sandra Bullock (@sandrabullock) • InstagramMac Power Users #863: 20 Years of Things with Werner Jainek - Relay (01:14:40) (00:00) - Intro (04:25) - Our Apps (10:04) - iPhone Ultra Event (16:04) - M5 Mac Studio (25:11) - M6 Mac mini (40:15) - Sponsor: Framer (42:13) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (43:51) - Apple Maps Ads (56:49) - Instagram's Teen Restrictions (01:03:53) - OpenAI Breach Report (01:07:26) - Netflix Open to Other Streamers (01:08:56) - Celebrity Identities on Social (01:14:28) - What Makes a Whimsical App ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 153 - AirPods with Camera: Bad Idea? Claude Watermarking Explained, AI Slop Fight Intensifies
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods are seen in leaked footage, are they a bad idea? Anthropic reveals how Claude watermarks text (it’s not great), Robin Williams' children return to Instagram to fight AI Slop, the college tech load out, and Jason revives Aperture.
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The HÅG Capisco Is A Great Chair For People Who Sit Weird - AftermathmacOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls - 9to5MacApple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Confirmed: See Them in Action - MacRumorsCamera-equipped AirPods reportedly won’t launch in 2026, despite demo video leak - 9to5MacApple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update - MacRumorsApple Maps opens ad booking for businesses, promotional offer available - 9to5MacHow Claude's text watermarking works - AnthropicDaring Fireball: Anthropic’s ‘Watermark’ Text Adulteration in Claude Is a Perversion of WritingMastodon post from Stephen Robles: "Hey Claude, never say 'opine' again, thx"Back to School Tech Deals 2026declaude: rewrite AI-flavored text as plain proseOpenAI lays out new security changes after its AI hacked Hugging Face | The VergeApple announces changes for apps in the European Union - AppleDisney’s ABC Sues FCC Over Challenge to Its Broadcast Licenses - WSJComcast is putting motion sensing into millions of homes — using its existing Wi-Fi routers | The VergeRobin Williams' Kids Revive Instagram to Combat 'AI Abuse' of His Image - TheWrapAn update to how we count public views across YouTube - YouTube CommunityNomad 65W USB-C AC AdapterGoogle Pixelsnap Charger with Stand - Qi2 Wireless ChargerEF ECOFLOW Rapid Pro Power Bank, 4-Port with 300W Max OutputAnker Power Bank (10K, Fusion, Built-In Cable) - Anker USMainstays 3 Drawer Fabric Nightstand with USB, Arctic White Boucle - Walmart.com (00:00) - Intro (02:57) - macOS 27 Buttons (03:55) - AirPods with Camera (16:04) - Apple Maps Ads (16:37) - Sponsor: Claude (19:26) - Claude Watermarking (37:18) - OpenAI Puts on Brakes (38:21) - Apple X EU (41:07) - Disney Sues FCC (44:57) - Comcast Wi-Fi Motion (46:42) - Robin Williams AI Slop (01:06:18) - YouTube Views (01:10:50) - Zuck is Syndrome (01:11:43) - College Tech Load Out (01:17:40) - Element Photo App ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 152 - Pixel 11 Has Some Good Ideas, Zuck's AI Fever Dream, Spotify's Worst Idea Yet
Google unveils the Pixel 11 lineup and takes on Wispr Flow dictation and computational photography, Zuck writes an AI manifesto about wanting to be with the cool kids, Claude explains how it plans to label AI-generated text, and Spotify tries to end podcasting again.
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Apple Announces 3D MLB Games Coming to Vision Pro - MacRumorsThe 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch | The VergeMade by Google '26 - YouTubeGoogle's Magic Camera - Instagram ReelGoogle aims for influencers with the Pixel 11 Creator Suite | The VergeGoogle is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse | The VergeGoogle Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag - MacRumorsThe Future is for EveryoneHow to spot AI writingHow Claude marks AI-generated content | Claude Help CenterSpotify threatens industry with ad-skipping toolSpotify will label 'AI Persona' profiles and exclude their music from recommendations | TechCrunchOpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful | The VergeYouTube now requires creators to have twice as many watch hours to start earning money | TechCrunchI made the PC I couldn’t buy - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (08:25) - MLB in Immersive (12:13) - Pixel 11 Event (15:07) - Rambler Dictation (20:17) - Switching to Pixel (24:02) - Creator Suite and Camera (35:01) - Sponsor: Decagon (37:17) - Zuck's AI Fever Dream (55:48) - Claude to Watermark Text (01:06:48) - Spotify Tries to Kill Podcasting (01:14:03) - YouTube Makes Monetization Harder (01:21:44) - Kanightmare (Kan Do App) ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 13 Aug 2026 - 151 - September iPhone Event, Why Bending Spoons Ruins Everything, AI Slop Google Maps
Apple gears up for its September iPhone event, Google Earth's AI imagery enabled fabricated scenes of bombings, Claude’s models broke containment and even tried to trick real people, and why Bending Spoons ruins everything it touches.
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Kan Do - Stephen's New Task App! (01:00)Apple News Ad - Mastodon post from John GruberMasterCraft brings CarPlay and Android Auto to its pontoon boats (05:28)Apple Starts Preparing for September iPhone Event - MacRumorsQ3 results: 3D pricing, EGOT timing, and underestimating demand – Six ColorsOne Reason Apple’s Computers Are Mostly Made In China: A Tiny Screw | Texas StandardThe US government just banned Roombas (13:42)X post from Brendan CarrFriend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price | The VergeX post from Avi SchiffmannApple is getting this wrong | OpenAIX post from Sam AltmanYour Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health | The VergeGoogle just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership | The VergeSee how Google Earth let people make fake scenes of bombings, riots and destruction (43:12)Anthropic says Claude accidentally hacked real companies too | The VergeRogue AI agents created fake online identities in another hacking attempt | The VergeIncident Report: unsanctioned agent behaviour during cyber testing | AISI WorkBending Spoons to buy Airtable for $1.28B | TechCrunchAfter $18B IPO, Bending Spoons founder says success comes from minimizing luck | TechCrunchEvernote cuts back on free plans, pushing users to upgrade | TechRadarWeTransfer owner snaps up apps, then sacks workers and raises prices - Follow the MoneyEurope’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect | The VergeReddit comment from r/nerdfighters (00:00) - Intro (03:19) - Apple News Ads Are Bad (05:27) - CarPlay in Boats (07:54) - September iPhone Event (11:03) - Instagram's Terrible Browser (13:41) - FCC Bans Robot Vacuums (21:28) - Friend AI Pendent 2 (25:30) - OpenAI's Bizarre Response (37:25) - Sponsor: Framer (39:19) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (40:55) - Google AI Shake Up (43:10) - Google Maps AI Slop (48:08) - Claude Broke Containment (51:36) - Why Bending Spoons is Bad (01:07:24) - Mac Window Habits ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 06 Aug 2026 - 150 - Is Apple Leasing a Good Deal? AI is Jurassic Park, Streamers Try Everything but Make Good Content
Apple’s new device upgrade program is here and you can lease everything from an Apple Watch to a Mac Studio, Sam Altman says AI has hit the singularity but really it’s more like Jurassic Park, and Stephen made an app.
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Siri Isn't a Joke Anymore - YouTubeReal or AI? - Instagram ReelApple Upgrade - Lease iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch - AppleApple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product - 9to5Mac (14:08)Apple won’t turn on any ‘restricted mode’ for missed lease payments | The VergeApple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report - 9to5MacFerrari Luce First Drive - Can it Overcome the Looks? - YouTubeAI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI | The VergeAnatomy of a Frontier Lab Agent Intrusion: A Technical Timeline of the July 2026 IncidentAltman: AI Power Must Be Diffused to Prevent Hacks Like Hugging Face - Business InsiderSam Altman says we're in the singularity after AI hackApple and OpenAI Are the Best of Frenemies (55:56)NBCUniversal, YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platformHBO Max Shorts being tested on iPhone users in latest vertical video offensiveApple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report - 9to5MacApple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform - Apple (00:00) - Intro (04:03) - Real or AI? (06:15) - Siri AI Roadtrip (14:04) - Apple Upgrade Program (34:21) - Apple Home Devices (35:10) - Ferrari Luce Test Drive (36:59) - Sponsor: Decagon (38:51) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (40:22) - AI is Jurassic Park (01:02:20) - Peacock X YouTube (01:04:42) - HBO Shorts (01:05:39) - Apple Glasses (01:07:56) - Apple Maps in Ford (01:09:07) - Stephen Built an App ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 30 Jul 2026 - 149 - AI Broke Containment, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup, Best Fitness Trackers with Lexy Savvides
Samsung launches its Galaxy Z Fold 8, passport-style foldable that foreshadows Apple’s iPhone Fold, OpenAI had a model break containment, Apple’s rumored leasing program, and the most accurate fitness trackers with special guest Lexy Savvides!
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My First Week With Galaxy Watch Ultra 2! - Lexy's YouTubeThe future of creativity on the internet in a world with AI - YouTubeThe Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical ReproductionSamsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8: I almost forgot it was a foldable | The VergeSamsung Galaxy Fold8 Hands-On: First Look From A Real Fold7 User - YouTubeSamsung’s first ‘Ultra’ foldable is here | The VergeOPPO Find N6 - Ultra Flat, Flexible and Powerful | OPPO GlobalSamsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a fun new shape for foldables | The VergeSamsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought! - YouTubeGemini task automation expands to 40+ apps, moreWSJ’s Fitness Tracker Testing (44:26)Trackables – Health Tracker App - App Store (50:12)Here’s what Samsung’s smart glasses actually look like | The VergeOpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation | OpenAIMatt Stockton of Hugging Face on XChina delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance | The VergeApple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report - 9to5MacApple prepares to kill off iPhone Upgrade ProgramShop Oura Ring 5 (00:00) - Special Guest Lexy Savvides (01:28) - Mailbag (08:00) - Galaxy Unpacked (08:54) - Z Flip 8 (15:18) - Z Fold 8 Ultra (21:02) - Z Fold 8 (28:01) - Gemini AI (33:59) - Galaxy Ultra 2 (34:37) - Sponsor: Claude (36:56) - Sponsor: NordLayer (38:39) - Galaxy Ultra 2 Cont'd (50:41) - Samsung Smart Glasses (54:49) - OpenAI Containment Breach (01:06:45) - Apple Leasing Program (01:11:49) - Personal Tech ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 23 Jul 2026 - 148 - Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets, Siri AI is Impressive, ChatGPT HomePod?
Apple bans specific businesses from Maps ads, Siri AI does more than you think, Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret claims, and the ChatGPT app got real bad.
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Siri AI can do WAY more than you think (YouTube)The Tech Stack Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Facebook Marketplace Food Reviews – Gabriel Rivera (Instagram)OpenAI Just Declared ChatGPT as You Know It Dead (Apple News) (42:50)Apple Just Went Public in Its Fight With OpenAI to Protect Its Most Valuable Secrets (Apple News)Primary Tech pin arrives in Gothenburg – Oskar Brodin (Threads)Pocket Casts iOS: HLS Project issues (GitHub)Apple bans home services from its upcoming Maps ads (TechCrunch)"'We have no interest in other companies' secrets' while hiring Jony Ive to make you a device rings pretty hollow." – Stephen Robles (X)The wildest allegations in Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI (TechCrunch)Apple Inc. v. Chang Liu et al. – lawsuit PDF (Daring Fireball)OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple's trade secret theft claims (9to5Mac)Apple Intelligence AI service registered with China's cyberspace regulator (Reuters)OpenAI may announce a ChatGPT smart speaker this year (The Verge)Netflix among many companies showing interest in acquiring Letterboxd (9to5Mac)Good Mythical Morning with Rhett & Link coming to Netflix in big deal (The Hollywood Reporter)Decagon – The AI concierge for every customerMeta glasses changed my mind (YouTube) (00:00) - Intro (02:33) - Mail Bag (14:07) - Siri AI Experience (25:12) - Apple Maps Ads (37:56) - Sponsor: Decagon (39:43) - Sponsor: Framer (41:15) - Sponsor: NordLayer (42:47) - ChatGPT App Is Bad Now (53:05) - Apple Sues OpenAI (01:15:00) - Lightning Round (01:17:58) - Personal Tech (01:30:41) - Meta Glasses Review ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - 147 - Microsoft’s XBOX Problem, iOS 27 Beta 3, Meta Glasses Are…Good?
Siri appears to gain third‑party app powers in iOS 27 beta 3, Microsoft lays off almost 5,000 people, many in the XBOX devision, physical media may be dead, and maybe I don’t hate Meta glasses.
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Jason's Appearance on Apple TV (at 15:21)The Official Website of Billie Jean KingSiri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta - 9to5MacNew Reminders IconI'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home appMicrosoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales | TechCrunchPlayStation finally breaks silence amid physical disc furySony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy - Ars TechnicaApple Responds To Disappearing iTunes Movie Purchases IssueSamsung finally confirms Galaxy Unpacked for July 22 | MashableGoogle announces Pixel 11 launch event in August | The VergeNetflix dabbles in shorter video content with its new set of publisher deals with Variety, others | TechCrunchApple to increase spend with Broadcom to produce billions more U.S. chips - AppleApple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier - 9to5MacPocket Casts update brings three new features, including CarPlay chapter artwork - 9to5MacAnthropic is launching Claude Cowork on mobile and web | The VergeOpenAI releases new voice models for more natural live conversations | TechCrunchMeta Ray-Ban glasses brick the camera if you mess with recording light | MashableMeta is reportedly working on smart glasses that would be recording all the time | The VergeSchlage Sense Pro Review: Fastest Apple Home Lock? - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (03:12) - Jason on Apple TV (08:04) - iOS 27 Beta 3 (25:47) - Microsoft's XBOX Problem (30:21) - PlayStation Drops Physical Discs (45:20) - Sponsor: Framer (47:09) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (48:48) - Sponsor: NordLayer (50:31) - Samsung Unpacked (52:02) - Pixel 11 Event (53:09) - Netflix Shorts (54:53) - Apple Chips and RAM (59:20) - Pocket Casts Update (01:04:09) - Claude Cowork on Mobile (01:08:55) - OpenAI Voices (01:10:25) - Meta Glasses Review (01:35:16) - 3 iPads on a Plane ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 09 Jul 2026 - 146 - Is AI Actually Making Products We Love Better?
Creator Studio gets new tricks, Gemini Spark on macOS, Meta glasses come with a catch, more Apple Pricing details, and is AI making apps we love better…or worse?
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Joe Lion on Mastodon: "Memory is a commodity"Labor unveils new powers, penalties to strengthen social media ban for under-16sMeta contractors posed as teens to prompt rival chatbots about suicide, sex, and drugsArtem on X: Looks like the next Apple Watch might have camerasThere has never been a better time to buy an iPhoneApple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connectedMeta is adding 'rate limits' and a soft paywall to its smart glassesGemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automationUse the 1Password MCP Server to manage your 1Password Environments (beta)Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 5 as a cheaper way to run agentsClaude Fable 5 cleared to return as US lifts Anthropic's export control restrictionNadav Keyson on X: Introducing Riverside 2.0Dropbox Fax (formerly HelloFax): Send and receive fax online securelyOpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 amid US AI regulatory dramaOpenAI teases Codex-branded hardware collaboration, here's what to expectWhatsApp now lets you reserve usernamesSupreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independenceSouth Korean tech giants commit over $550B to ease 'RAMageddon'Daring Fireball: The Supreme Court rules law enforcement's use of a 'geofence warrant' was a 'search'Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal in Epic Games App Store fightParker OrtolaniFormula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2026 (00:00) - Intro (13:07) - Apple Pricing Updates (22:28) - New Final Cut Features (26:26) - Meta Glasses Subscription (28:14) - Gemini Spark on Mac (32:58) - Sponsor: Keeper (34:59) - Sponsor: Framer (37:09) - Sponsor: NordLayer (38:57) - Riverside 2.0 and AI Creep (01:01:07) - Lightning Round (01:11:46) - Toy Story 5 ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 02 Jul 2026 - 145 - Apple’s Price Increase is Here, $25K Slate Truck EV, Has Zuck Had an Original Idea?
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, a $25,000 modular truck EV, Meta launches more smart glasses, and follow-up on the UK social ban.
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Stephen's Affiliate Prime Day DealsApple's Price Increase is Here - Jason's ArticleApple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more - 9to5MacGTA VI finally gets a price tag | The VergeThe Blank Slate Truck Slate Truck First Look: The $25,000 Modular EV! - YouTubeWe’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta GlassesSteam Machine Review: Is Valve’s $1,049 Console/PC Hybrid Worth It?Is the Steam Machine worth the… - The Vergecast - Apple PodcastsTim Cook says prices of Apple devices will jump amid memory chip shortage - ABC NewsOpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom | TechCrunchSocial Reckoning Trailer: Jeremy Strong Is Facebook's Mark ZuckerbergtvOS 27 beta leaks clues that Siri AI is coming to future Apple TVs and HomePods | MacworldGoogle is finally opening the Play Store to outside payments | The VergeIntroducing Lettera: A Native Markdown Editor for Mac, Now in BetaZuckerberg reportedly wants a Polymarket clone — but without real money | The VergeInstagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app | TechCrunchOpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide (00:00) - Intro (05:33) - Apple Price Hike (16:54) - GTA VI (19:16) - Slate EV Truck (24:03) - Meta Glasses (32:34) - Steam Console (39:20) - OpenAI Made a Chip (41:40) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (43:05) - Sponsor: Framer (44:44) - Sponsor: NordLayer (49:29) - tvOS 27 Updates (59:18) - Google Play App Fees (01:07:50) - Meta Polymarket (01:11:01) - UK Social Ban (01:27:47) - Prime Day ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 25 Jun 2026 - 144 - Did Siri Just Win the AI Race? Snap’s $2,200 AR Glasses, UK Social Ban for Teens
SPECS AR glasses announced, more discoveries from WWDC26, Google’s new Gemini speaker, Fox buying Roku, UK is banning social media for teens and kids, plus how Americans really feel about AI.
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Allbirds Is Now Smartbird.Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 \ AnthropicSPECS AR GlassesThe Google Home Speaker, with GeminiWWDC26: Design immersive environments for visionOS apps and the spatial web | Apple - YouTubeWWDC26: Rev up your CarPlay app | Apple - YouTubeSafari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 - YouTubeFox agrees to buy Roku. Here's what investors are missingSpaceX IPO closes up 19% and delivers the world's first trillionaire | TechCrunchSpaceX to acquire the AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billionSchlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month | The VergeMatter 1.6 Announced With NFC Setup, Cross-Ecosystem Device Sharing, and Smarter Thermostats - MacRumorsBritain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube : NPRHow Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on | Social media bans | The GuardianOnly 16 percent of Americans think AI will have a positive impact on society, a new study shows | TechCrunch (00:00) - Intro (02:12) - Smartbird (06:31) - Claude Fable (09:14) - Snap Specs (12:48) - Gemini Speaker (19:51) - Immersive Behind-the-Scenes (22:52) - iOS 27 CarPlay (28:28) - Fox Buying Roku (31:03) - SpaceX IPO (34:52) - Smart Home News (36:26) - Sponsor: Anthropic (39:09) - Sponsor: Shopify (40:40) - Sponsor: NordLayer (41:52) - UK Social Media Ban (58:22) - Did Siri AI Just Win? ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 18 Jun 2026 - 143 - WWDC 2026 LIVE from Apple Park: iOS 27 Siri AI Hands-On
We go hands-on with Siri AI, iOS 27’s vibe-code and agent style features, new child safety tools, and more!
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WWDC 2026 in 13 Minutes - YouTube Shortcuts in iOS 27 - YouTubeApple Just Showed Off New Siri. The Smartest Part Was Letting You Watch It WaitmacOS Wall of Text - Basic Apple GuyApple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant - AppleApple previews new child safety features - AppleDue to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 - Apple (00:00) - Intro (05:09) - Apple is Vibe Coding (11:34) - Snow Leopard Year (17:06) - Foldable Hints (19:55) - Hidden Agents (27:30) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (29:20) - Sponsor: Keeper (31:21) - Sponsor: NordLayer (32:52) - Siri AI (47:00) - Screen Time Updates (57:56) - Travel Router ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 142 - WWDC Hopes and Dreams, How Good Will Siri Get? NVIDIA Takes on Apple Silicon
NVIDIA is aiming to compete with Apple Silicon, Shift offers free cleaning in exchange for video of your home, then we dive into all the rumors around iOS and macOS 27 including revamped Siri, new AI-powered features, redesigned Photos and Camera apps, and share our hopes and dreams for WWDC.
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Jason's Hopes for WWDC - Apple NewsShift X VideoNvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumorsKelsey Peterson at OpenAI - XNvidia Challenges Apple Silicon With New RTX Spark PC Chip - MacRumorsApple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - BloombergiOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report - 9to5MacMore Apple Intelligence features detailed as iOS 27 leaks continue | MacworldiOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone - MacRumorsiOS 27 has new features coming for two of iPhone’s most popular apps - 9to5MaciOS 27 to feature upgraded Camera interface and Photos app: Here's what's rumored - 9to5MacApple reportedly scales back plans for AI-powered health coach - 9to5MaciOS 27 Features: Apple Plans to Let Users Build Their Own Passes in Wallet App - BloombergmacOS 27: Five new Mac features being announced next month - 9to5MaciPadOS 27 | Siri chatbot, Multitasking, StabilitymacOS 27: Two More Changes Leaked Ahead of WWDC Next Month - MacRumorsIntroducing RemCTL: The Power-User Reminders CLI for macOS and AI Agents - MacStoriesWWDC 2026 Wishlist: Three Things I Want From AppleApple Glasses: Late 2027 Release, Watch Comparison; iOS 28; Apple TV, HomePod - BloombergBitrig | The best way to build native Swift apps with AIVacbird Rechargeable Pump Travel Storage Bags SetLuggage Bags and Travel Suitcases | JulyDELSEY PARIS Helium Aero Hardside Expandable Luggage (00:00) - Intro (03:16) - Shift Cleaning + Robots (05:45) - NVIDIA's New Chips (08:07) - iOS 27 Rumors Roundup (38:06) - Sponsor: NordLayer (40:09) - Our WWDC Hopes and Dreams (01:10:59) - Claude Does It Again ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 04 Jun 2026 - 141 - iOS 27 Siri Leak, Jony Ive’s Ferrari, AI Slop Crash Out
Leaked images of iOS 27’s revamped Siri from journalist Mark Gurman, first look at the Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce, summer travel tech gear, and Stephen has a major crash out over AI slop.
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Podcasts in AntarcticaAmazing LEGO Collectionchoclift - the sweeter way to work with MacApple iOS 27 Photos, Screenshots: Revamped Siri, Pro Camera App, New AI Features - BloombergR2 Launches June 9 by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle AdventuresLeaf Pro Max MemeFerrari Luce is the Most Controversial Ferrari Ever - YouTubeMeta launches Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions, with more to come, including AI plans | TechCrunchThe new Halide camera app launches with film looks and an upgraded photo editor | The VergeFitbit Air: Invisible Fitness Tracking For Everyone? (Full Review!) - YouTubeHere’s how Google is responding to Fitbit users who don’t like the new Health app | The VergeThe Truth About the "Whoop Killer" - YouTubeAmazon to Acquire Apple's Globalstar Stake in Satellite Deal - MacRumors American Airlines to install Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky Apple has a new MacBook Pro coming soon, here's what we know - 9to5MacYouTube is putting AI labels where you’ll actually see them | The VergeSpotify now lets users save or share podcast clips - 9to5MacRobinhood will let your AI agent trade stocks and make (or lose) lots of money | The VergeHow to clean your Apple products - Apple SupportUGREEN Nexode Air 65WAnker Nano Portable Charger, 45WKU XIU Qi2.2 25W 3-in-1Baseus Picogo Qi2.2 25W Magsafe Battery65W - Slim Design - Carbide | NOMAD® Anker 25,000mAh Portable ChargerSony 1000X THE COLLEXIONStephen's Reminders Video - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (04:05) - Podcast in Antarctica (07:32) - F1 Race (10:08) - Beta Season (16:27) - iOS 27 Siri Leak (20:58) - R2 Launch Date (25:17) - Ferrari Luce (32:51) - Sponsor: Keeper (34:26) - Sponsor: Scribe (36:37) - Sponsor: NordLayer (38:08) - Meta Subscriptions (45:43) - Lightning Round (52:21) - AI Slop Crash Out (01:03:08) - Spotify Podcast Features (01:04:39) - Travel Tech Gear ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 28 May 2026 - 140 - Google Put AI in Everything and Everywhere, iOS 27 Siri Features, WWDC Invites
Google I/O 2026 was packed with AI, wild AGI predictions, Gemini Agents, and 1,000 product names, plus WWDC invites, Apple’s iOS 27 accessibility features may hint at the new Siri, growing AI backlash, and Stephen tries to convince Jason to use Plex.
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iOS 26.5 is out with RCS encryption and…Apple Maps Ads, a *suprising* reaction to AI at a commencement, Android 17 bringing Gemini Intelligence and new features, and possibly the dumbest Magic Mouse accessory ever.
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Apple’s record Q2 earnings, Mac Studio RAM options are dropped amid shortage, iPhone owners may get up to $95 from a Siri settlement, Anthropic to use massive SpaxeXAI data center, Utah protesting its data center, and we’re both making apps.
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Microsoft and OpenAI ammend their arrangement leaving out AGI, rumors of an OpenAI phone, NSA using Anthropic despite it being a “supply chain risk,” Apple’s 12-month App Store subscription commitment is a bad idea, and Jason’s app update!
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Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple’s CEO on Sept 1st and John Ternus is taking the reigns. We discuss Cook’s Legacy, the last CEO transition from Jobs to Cook, and what we expect from a Ternus-led Apple. Plus, OpenAI’s new image generator is actually good, and Jason is building a wild notes app.
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The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTubeI Tested 12 Podcast Apps - YouTubeTim Cook’s Farewell Letter Just Revealed His Most Important Leadership Habit - IncTim Cook Is Stepping Down as Apple’s CEO. He’s Keeping the Most Important Job—for NowOptimising Vibe-Coded Next.js Applications for Performance, Crawlability and Search Success — Will KennardTim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO - ApplePhoto from Apple’s Town HallTim Cook tells employees why he chose to step down now, what's next for him - 9to5MacCommunity Letter from Tim - AppleJohny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - AppleDaring Fireball: Another Day Has ComeOpenAI’s updated image generator can now pull information from the web | The VergeChatGPT Image Post on BlueskyOpenAI updates ChatGPT with Codex-powered 'workspace agents' for teams - 9to5MacGoogle teases Gemini-powered Siri upgrade during Cloud Next keynote - 9to5MacAmazon invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic part of AI infrastructureSpaceX lands deal to likely purchase Cursor, a Claude Code and OpenAI Codex competitor - 9to5MacThreads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement | TechCrunch (00:00) - Intro (07:31) - Tim Cook's Legacy (18:03) - John Ternus Era (39:20) - Sponsor: Framer (41:06) - Sponsor: Granola (42:23) - Sponsor: Claude (43:54) - Cook's Wins and Failures (53:58) - ChatGPT 2.0 Images (59:57) - Lightning Round (01:03:18) - Jason's Notes App ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 23 Apr 2026 - 135 - How Real is Sam Altman? Gemini Mac App, $10K Apple Pay Hack
Gemini launches a Mac app, Adobe Firefly brings more AI tools, Anthropic upgrades Claude Code with routines, Apple is sending Siri engineers to AI boot camp, Jason vibe coded some pretty great apps, and how genuine is Sam Altman?
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ChaptersThu, 16 Apr 2026 - 134 - OpenAI is Flailing, Anthropic’s Mythos AI is Too Powerful, Are Vertical Tabs Good?
OpenAI acquires TBPN podcast, Anthropic’s mysterious Mythos AI it won’t release to the public, Google’s new deepfake tools, and why is NASA still using Flickr?
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01:04:25 Claude Strikes AgainThu, 09 Apr 2026 - 133 - Apple’s Legacy and Future After 50 Years, Mac Pro is Dead, Claude Code Leak
Apple hits 50, Tim Cook gives a *rousing* interview, we debate the most Apple-y product, the Mac Pro is officially dead, Claude Code leak, and Stephen saw the Artemis II launch.
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Apple launched new business tools including ads in Apple Maps, and it’s bad for small businesses, plus new details about Gemini and Apple Intelligence, OpenAI shutting down Sora app, jury finds Instagram and YouTube are addictive, Wi-Fi router ban, and we reminisce for Apple’s 50th anniversary!
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Apple may have a “Creator Access Program," AirPods Max 2 with H2 announced, iOS 26.4 coming soon, AI Val Kilmer to star in a movie posthumously, new HomeKit Video Doorbell, and Stephen’s home theater saga.
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Our MacBook Neo review, an existential crises on Stephen’s Studio Display XDR, Sonos launches new speakers, Anthropic continues to fight the Depatment of Defense, Meta’s new scam safeguards, Grammarly’s AI mess, Ticketmaster is the mafia, and Stephen has an existential crises over an OLED TV.
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Jason's MacBook Neo Reviwewi tried editing 4K video on the $599 MacBook Neo - YouTubeStephen's XDR Unboxing and Set Up - YouTubeJason on Grammarly DebacleRAM® MountsMacBook Neo Review - YouTubeM5 Max MacBook Pro + XDR Display: Worth the upgrade? - YouTubeWhy the iPhone 17e is Genius. - YouTubeMKBHD's Galaxy S26 Review - YouTubeAnthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain-Risk Designation | WIREDGrammarly is turning off the expert review AI feature that stole our identities | The VergeSonos just launched Play, a new $299 portable speaker | The VergeMeta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-like network for AI agents | The VergeMeta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunchGoogle’s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides | The VergeLive Nation settles government antitrust suit — and dodges a breakup | The VergeTicketmaster Call from The Verge - InstagramTaylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster after Eras Tour ticket sales: NPRBluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down | WIREDApple's Smart Home Hub Won't Launch Until September as Siri Remains Unfinished - MacRumors2025 LG 77" G5 4K OLED evo TV unboxing and wall mounting - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (03:28) - Podcasts We Listen To (10:21) - MacBook Neo Review (25:58) - Studio Display XDR (34:24) - M5 Max MBP Reviews (35:15) - iPhone 17e (40:16) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (42:02) - Sponsor: Framer (43:42) - Galaxy S26 Ultra (49:41) - Anthropic vs The DoD (51:42) - Grammarly's AI Mess (56:36) - New Sonos Speakers (58:14) - Lightning Round (01:12:54) - Stephen Gets an OLED ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 129 - Who MacBook Neo is For, Studio Display XDR, Anthropic, Nothing, and More!
Everything Apple announced this week including the new M5 lineup, Studio Displays, compare the MacBook Neo vs Air, answer if Apple really did raise prices, plus Anthropic’s tense Pentagon negotiations, Netflix is out of the Warner Bros. deal, and Jason finally tries Claude.
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Everything Apple Released This Week: M5 Lineup, Displays, iPad Air - YouTubeApple gives in to temptation and renames its CPU cores - Six ColorsDisplays - AppleBenQ Computer Monitor 27"MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Every Difference Explained - YouTubeThe MacBook Neo May Be Apple’s Most Consequential New Product in a Decade - Inc.comEveryone Expected Apple to Raise Prices on Its New Macs. What It Did Instead Was Much Smarter - Inc.comNothing is finally covering up with the slim, metal Phone 4A Pro | The VergeNothing Headphone A review: something worth considering | The VergeHeadphone (a) | NothingAnthropic makes last-ditch effort to salvage deal with Pentagon after blowup | The VergeOpenAI releases GPT-5.3 Instant update to make ChatGPT less 'cringe' - 9to5MacHBO Max-Paramount+ to Combine Streaming ServicesWatch Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars - Apple TVAI-generated art can’t be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule | The VergeTim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032 | The VergeStephen Robles: Gemini is like the eager assistant - Mastodon (00:00) - Intro (04:38) - iPhone 17e (06:06) - M4 iPad Air (10:39) - M5 MacBook Air (13:28) - M5 Pro and Max MBP (20:16) - Studio Displays (34:24) - Sponsor: Quo (36:38) - Sponsor: Anthropic (38:36) - MacBook Neo (56:21) - Did Apple Raise Prices? (01:03:26) - Nothing Announcements (01:05:42) - Lightning Round (01:15:45) - Jason Tries Claude ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 05 Mar 2026 - 128 - Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac Backup Strategy
Samsung Galaxy S26 event with new Privacy Display features on the Ultra, will AI finally be able to order DoorDash, Anthropic's Pentagon negotiations, Perplexity Computer announces, Sonos trying to fix its app, and our MAc backup “strategies.”
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Toyota Customer ServiceApple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws | TechCrunchSamsung Galaxy S26/Ultra Impressions: 1 Crazy Display Feature! - YouTubeGoogle Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you with new agentic AI features | The VergeAcme WeatherInside Anthropic’s existential negotiations with the Pentagon | The VergeWhen Perplexity's Comet AI browser will come to iPhonePerplexity may have built a better OpenClaw | The Deep View Apple Can’t Ignore This Anymore - YouTubeYouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play | TechCrunch1Password is going up in price | The VergeDJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports | The VergeSonos plans to fix its biggest iOS hurdle with a new Live Activities feature - 9to5MacParachute Backup– Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos (00:00) - Intro (03:05) - EVs in Apple Maps (04:46) - Video in Apple Podcasts (08:52) - iOS 26.4 Age Verification (09:38) - Galaxy S26 Ultra (13:38) - Android AI Features (22:40) - Acme Weather App (25:44) - Sponsor: Shopify (27:20) - Sponsor: 1Password (28:47) - Anthropic vs U.S. Gov't (42:04) - Perplexity Computer (48:28) - Lightning Round (01:00:46) - Mac Backup Strategies ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 26 Feb 2026 - 127 - Making the Best iPhone Camera App with Ben Sandofsky from Halide
Get an exclusive look at the new Halide Mark III app with developer Ben Sandofsky from Lux.camera! Plus, we discuss AI in photography, C2PA, and the camera used on the moon.
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Inside Looks: A Mark III PreviewJason’s Article About this InterviewReality is losing the deepfake war | The VergeWhat is HDR, anyway?Most memorable images from D-DayJacques Carelman's Impossible Objects bought to life in all their irrational gloryNomad Photo ExpeditionsLeica Content Credentials in the M11-P | Leica Camera US ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showMon, 23 Feb 2026 - 126 - Apple Podcasts Video is Complicated, iOS 26.4 Big Changes, Ring is Manifesting Minority Report
New Apple hardware coming at March 4 “experience,” Apple Podcasts adding video in iOS 26.4 is more complicated then you think, Google I/O announced, RAM is becoming a real problem, and Amazon Ring may track more than just lost dogs.
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Stephen's Video on Apple Podcasts iOS 26.4 VideoApple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect - MacRumorsApple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone - 9to5MaciOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini - MacRumorstvOS 26.4 adds new 'Continuous Audio Connection' on Apple TV - 9to5MacApple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone | The VergeApple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts - AppleHow to publish video on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsPodcast hosting providers - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsGoogle I/O 2026 set for May 19-20Google’s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10A Impressions: (Never) Seen This Before - YouTubeExclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram’s Celebrity Whisperer | Vanity FairOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI | The VergeThe RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about | The VergeRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage - Ars TechnicaRing’s AI-powered Search Party won’t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows | The VergeWarner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final OfferUniFi Travel Router - Ubiquiti Store Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview | The VergeAirport Codes: The Accidental System - YouTubeRep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature - YouTube (00:00) - Intro (04:42) - EV Charging in Apple Maps (08:53) - March 4 Apple "Experience" (13:37) - iOS 26.4 Features (15:58) - CarPlay Updates (23:46) - More iOS 26.4 Changes (28:59) - Sponsor: Transistor.fm (31:18) - Apple Podcasts Video (01:03:07) - Sponsor: Framer (01:04:51) - Sponsor: 1Password (01:06:31) - Lightning Round (01:16:40) - Ring Becoming Minority Report (01:22:03) - Warner Bros X Netflix (01:24:41) - Travel Routers ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 19 Feb 2026 - 125 - How Long is Siri Delayed?? AI Ads Are Out of Control, Jony Ive Designed a Ferrari
Super Bowl AI ads are probably why RAM is so expensive, ChatGPT ads are here, Apple’s Siri update with Gemini is delayed “again,” Ferrari’s first EV with Jony Ive-designed interior, and a wild Vision Pro experiment.
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Stephen's Vision Pro Experiment - YouTubeAn app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The VergeBen Affleck & Jennifer Aniston Star In 'Good Will Dunkin’ Super Bowl Ad - YouTubeJurassic Park... Works | Big Game Commercial 2026 | Xfinity - YouTubeArtlist’s Official Big Game Commercial 2026 - YouTubeYouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles - MacRumorsChatGPT’s cheapest options now show you ads | The VergeHere are the brands bringing ads to ChatGPT | The VergeiOS 26.3 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here - 9to5MacApple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - BloombergDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearBlastDoor for Messages and IDS - Apple SupportApple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start and Season 4 (Exclusive)Ferrari’s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive | The VergeGoogle Photos brings 'Create with AI' templates to iPhoneOpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027 - MacRumorsAirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones - MacRumorsMeta launches AI algorithm personalization feature for ThreadsTikTok launches an opt-in Local Feed in the US leveraging users' precise location | TechCrunchCoinbase rolls out AI tool to 'give any agent a wallet' | The Block (00:00) - Intro (06:57) - iPhone Air (10:21) - Camo Sues Apple (11:44) - AI Super Bowl Ads (21:03) - YouTube TV Gets Cheaper (22:07) - Vision Pro Gets YouTube (25:51) - ChatGPT Ads Are Here (27:11) - Sponsor: Claude (29:42) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (31:09) - iOS 26.3 is Out (31:41) - Siri with Gemini Delayed (44:50) - Apple Aquires Severance (47:43) - Jony Ive Ferrari (50:51) - Lightning Round (55:18) - Vision Pro Experiment ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 12 Feb 2026 - 124 - OpenClaw’s Dangerous Promise, Apple Teases “New” Innovations, Social Network for AI Agents
Apple shatters revenue records, Tim Cook teases new innovations coming this year, Walmart hits $1T market cap, everyone’s still pouring money into AI, and OpenClaw’s “skills” have serious security concerns.
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Mac Power Users - RelayApple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales – Six ColorsWhile Everyone Else Tries to Replace the iPhone, Apple Just Had Its Best Quarter EverNew Mac configurator may point to separate CPU and GPU options - 9to5MacTim Cook hints at ‘never been seen’ innovations coming this year - 9to5MacMeta (META) Q4 2025 earnings185 Billion Reasons Google Isn’t Worried AI Will Kill SearchGoogle's subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue | TechCrunchIt Took 64 Years to Build Walmart. It Took 3 Years to Turn It Into a $1 Trillion Tech CompanyXcode moves into agentic coding with deeper OpenAI and Anthropic integrations | TechCrunchOpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare | The VergeHumans are infiltrating the social network for AI bots | The VergeAnthropic's 'Dishonest' Ads Clearly Struck a Nerve With Sam AltmanExpect more upsells and subscription bundles from Apple, Creator Studio was just the start - 9to5MacNow anyone can tap Ring doorbells to search for lost dogs | The VergeAirTag 2 Has Wild Range! #tech #airtag - YouTubeGoogle announces Pixel 10a with completely flat cameraAlexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US | The VergeApple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and more - 9to5MacThe SpaceX-xAI Merger Isn't About Data Centers in Space. It's About Bailing Out Musk's Biggest GambleShortcuts Team Lead HiringGemini Mac App Tweet (00:00) - Intro (03:20) - Stephen Joins MPU (12:31) - Apple's Record Earnings (15:03) - New Mac Configurator (21:47) - Meta, Google, Walmart Earnings (35:36) - Xcode 26.3 Agents (37:02) - Sponsor: Quo (38:50) - Sponsor: Shopify (40:51) - OpenClaw (51:09) - Moltbook Social (52:26) - OpenAI vs Anthropic Ads (55:36) - Creator Studio Ads (01:01:42) - Ring Pet Finder (01:03:58) - Pixel 10a (01:04:18) - Alexa Plus is Out (01:05:19) - Golf in Apple Sports (01:07:30) - SpaceX X xAI (01:09:43) - Shortcuts Team Hiring (01:10:30) - Chrome Agent ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 05 Feb 2026 - 123 - Apple Creator Studio Review, Is TikTok Dying? Gemini Keeps Winning
Creator Studio is out and the rollout was rough. We review it, plus AirTag 2 launch, Tesla ends production of Model S and X, Gemini keeps beating ChatGPT, Sonos finally released new hardware, Apple Invites might be bad, and is TikTok dying?
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I Tested Apple’s New Creator Studio for 2 Weeks - YouTubeApple’s Rumored AI Pin Forces a Simple Question: What Do People Actually Want?Apple’s Creator Studio Isn’t an Adobe Killer. It’s Something Else EntirelyApple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability - AppleA brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference - 9to5MacSebastiaan de With on Bluesky@stroughtonsmith - MastodonTesla Finally Announced the End of an EraI Bought an 11-Year-Old Tesla in 2024 — Worth It? - YouTubeApple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows - MacRumorsGoogle adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome | The VergeMoltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStoriesSonos unveils its first new hardware product in over a year - 9to5MacOpenAI is working out how much to charge for ChatGPT ads | The VergeTikTok Faces Outage and Censorship Concerns Days After U.S. Ownership Deal Closes - MacRumorsDisgruntled TikTok Users Turn To UpScrolled—Which Outranks TikTok On App Store (00:00) - Intro (05:02) - AirTag 2 is Out (10:47) - Apple Design Good News (12:20) - Creator Studio Review (39:13) - Sponsor: Framer (41:05) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (42:52) - Tesla Discontinues S and X (48:04) - More Fantasy on TV (50:06) - Chrome Gets Gemini (54:04) - Moltbot is Clawdbot (58:39) - New Sonos Hardware (59:21) - ChatGPT Ads (01:01:18) - Is TikTok Dying? (01:10:58) - Gemini Keeps Winning (01:19:23) - Apple Invites ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 29 Jan 2026 - 122 - iOS 27 Siri Chatbot, Will Apple Make an AI Pin, YouTube Shorts Are Getting Worse
Apple is rumored to overhaul Siri with a chatbot in iOS 27, and they’re working on an AI Pin, OpenAI said a hardware unveiling should happen this year, YouTubers will be able to create Shorts using AI-generated versions of themselves, and Stephen finally figured out Claude Code.
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Links from the showThu, 22 Jan 2026 - 121 - Is Apple Creator Studio a Good Deal? Gemini to Power Siri, ChatGPT Health Launches
Google’s Gemini will officially power Apple Intelligence features, Apple Creator Studio adds new subscription pricing for Apple’s Pro Apps and iWork suite, ChatGPT integrating with Apple Health, and Digg is back!
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Creative Effort - Podcast - Apple PodcastsApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearWith Its Google Gemini Deal, Apple Just Made Its Most Intelligent Move YetApple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declinedWhat Will Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Be? Our Roundup of Best Guesses - Business InsiderGemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it | ZDNETApple Health integration launches in new ‘ChatGPT Health’ feature - 9to5MacChatGPT TranslateIntroducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - AppleSome Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive Every New Feature Without a Subscription - MacRumorsVerizon outage: With service restored, here's everything that's happened so far | TechRadar2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O. - The New York TimesVerizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule - Ars TechnicaX claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn’t | The VergeTSMC extends record quarter, profit jumps 35% on robust AI chip demandAlphabet hits $4 trillion market capitalization Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunchShortcuts Community | Digg | DiggNetflix’s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | The VergeNissan is among the first to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US | The VergeCARROT Weather for iOS and AndroidApple: You (Still) Don’t Understand the Vision Pro – Stratechery by Ben Thompson (00:00) - Intro (04:21) - AirPods as Mics (08:36) - Gemini to Power Siri (22:10) - ChatGPT Health (26:29) - Apple Creator Studio (40:54) - Sponsor: Antigravity A1 (42:26) - Sponsor: 1Password (44:01) - Verizon Outage (45:48) - FCC Unlocked Phones (49:40) - Grok Explicit Imagery (54:28) - Matthew McConaughey TM (56:02) - Digg is Back (01:00:06) - Nissan Adding MagSafe (01:00:51) - Weather Apps (01:07:03) - Picks of the Week ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 120 - CES 2026 Highlights: LEGO Smart Brick, Humanoid Robots, What is AI Doing?
In-person recording from MGM Grand, we share the highlights from CES including LEGO Smart bricks, multiple humanoid robots, the latest smart home gear, and what exactly is AI doing in everything?
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LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor! - YouTubeCES 2026 Day 1: Smart LEGO Bricks, AI Robots, and Smart Home - YouTubeThe State of Smart Home at CES - YouTubeLEGO Just Announced Its Biggest Innovation Since the MinifigThe Most Revealing Thing About Nvidia’s New Chip Comes Down to the Name (00:00) - Intro (01:36) - Las Vegas (06:44) - Stephen's First CES (15:32) - Humanoid Robots (21:44) - AI Everywhere (24:46) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (26:13) - Sponsor: Antigravity A1 (27:40) - LEGO Smart Bricks (32:08) - Smart Home at CES (40:03) - AR Glasses (41:22) - CES TVs (44:40) - Tech We Brought ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 119 - LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor!
We're finally LIVE from the CES show floor in this special bonus episode! Regular weekly show coming tomorrow.
★ Support this podcast ★Wed, 07 Jan 2026 - 118 - Apple in 2026, Launching New Projects, Listener Q&A
The Apple products we’re most excited for in 2026, special announcements from both our hosts, and we answer listener questions!
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We look back at the biggest tech news of 2025, plus the U.S. halts new DJI drone imports, our ChatGPT “Wrapped” results, and our tech picks of the year!
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Jason on Movies on the Side PodcastNelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label PrinterAnker Nano Charging Station, 7-in-1 USB-CThe Task Knife | Grovemade® Elgato Stream Deck +US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI | CNN BusinessChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped | TechCrunchApple warns employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays - 9to5MacInstagram long-form videos and full control of your feed may happenApple Intelligence summaries might get warning labels. That’s not enough. – Six ColorsTikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist | Reuters How Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O’Brien Interview! - YouTubeDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactApple Invites - YouTubeAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeMy Teen Switched to iPhone 16e – Does He Regret It? - YouTubeIn an Email to Customers, Humane Just Delivered a Brutal Lesson in FailureWith Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on NoticeOpenAI expands Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT usersHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored - MacRumorsApple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of CupertinoSonos has canceled its streaming video player | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more | The VergeAmazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S. - The New York TimesLeaked iPhone 17 Pro Cases Show Huge Cutout for New Camera Bump - MacRumorsReport: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul - 9to5MacOpenAI is building a social network | The VergeiPhone 17 Air's Extreme Thinness Demoed in New Video - MacRumorsA judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store | The VergeAirbnb Just Radically Changed Travel Again. Here’s How.At I/O, Google Just Shipped Apple’s AI PromisesA letter from Sam and Jony | OpenAIWed, 24 Dec 2025 - 116 - YouTube Gets The Oscars, ChatGPT is Now a Platform, AI vs Human Creators
Oscars ditch traditional TV for YouTube, ChatGPT’s image upgrades are significant, 5.2 launches with an entire app store, Merriam-Webster crowns “slop” as 2025’s word of the year, and who are the players in the battle for your TV.
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Apple Silicon’s Johny Srouji says he’s staying, Australia enforces a sweeping social media ban for kids, Netflix makes a massive $72 billion gamble against YouTube, ChatGPT can use Photoshop for you, and Meta gives you some control over its algorithm.
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Apple design chief Alan Dye exits for Meta, OpenAI sounds a “code red” as Google surges in AI, Sony A7V is out, Bending Spoons may be the tech world’s Thanos, and we rank Apple’s products, but correctly.
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Android Quick Share’s new AirDrop ability, OpenAI’s secretive hardware prototype, ChatGPT and Perplexity want to take over your online shopping, our tech gift guide, and we have a theory about Apple Intelligence…
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Gemini 3 is released and already performs better than ChatGPT-5, big features coming to iOS 26.2 including Split View on iPad, inside the Cloudflare outage, and Tim Cook’s legacy with Apple.
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An Interview With Oracle Red Bull Racing's Laurent MekiesWhy LEGO Just Announced It Will Sponsor an F1 Academy Team for the 2026 SeasonApple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 - AppleApple saved the best features for 26.2 - YouTubeGoogle is launching Gemini 3, its ‘most intelligent’ AI model yet | The VergeExplore new ways to plan and book travel with AI in SearchCloudflare CEO explains exactly what caused global outage | MashableTim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year’ - 9to5MacAmazon's Prime Video Launches AI-Generated Video RecapsPerplexity announces free product to streamline online shoppingTikTok Adds Toggle to Limit AI Content in For You Feed - MacRumorsAnalogue 3D review: the perfect console for N64 collectors | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (07:38) - Jason at F1 Race (09:43) - Apple Top Podcasts 2025 (10:35) - Split View iPadOS 26.2 (13:01) - Gemini 3 Launch (21:56) - Google AI Travel Plans (25:43) - Cloudflare Outage (37:25) - Sponsor: Framer (39:01) - Sponsor: Claude AI (40:56) - Sponsor: 1Password (42:20) - Tim Cook Succession (01:02:57) - Disney X YouTube TV (01:03:30) - Prime AI Recaps (01:04:23) - Perplexity Shopping Tool (01:06:08) - TikTok AI Slider (01:09:04) - Analogue 3D (01:09:59) - Pluribus and Apple TV ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 20 Nov 2025 - 111 - GPT-5.1 Will Be Your Friend Again, Apple’s iPhone Thneed, Literal Quantum Computing
ChatGPT-5.1 launches with “friendlier” tone and personality options, Apple’s new Digital ID for U.S. passports, iPhone Pocket accessory announced, Jason reports from Web Summit, and we literally discuss quantum computing.
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iOS 26.2 brings big changes to Apple Podcasts, but there’s a catch, Apple’s plan to supercharge Siri with Google’s Gemini AI, OpenAI’s Sora app comes to Android, OpenAI and Amazon strike a deal, Adobe’s push into AI, and our favorite Apple Watch bands.
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1x Neo made a humanoid robot to load your dishwasher, OpenAI acquires Sky, including the team behind the original Workflow app that became Shortcuts, Microsoft X OpenAI deal for future IPO and AGI, Nvidia hits a $5 trillion milestone.
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Apple’s new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro updates, NBA in Apple Immersive, Spotify and Instagram parental tools, Walmart’s ChatGPT shopping partnership, ChatGPT may allow “erotica,” and why you shouldn’t your Smart TV to the internet.
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Austin Mann shares his iPhone 17 Pro camera review in the Dolomites, in-depth explanation of Photographic Styles, benefits of 4x 48MP Telephoto, and how you can take better photos with iPhone.
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iPadOS 26.1 Beta NEW Features - Slide Over, Mic Input Gain, More! - YouTubeOpenAI will let developers build apps that work inside ChatGPT | The VergeOpenAI Sneezes, and Software Firms Catch a Cold | WIREDOpenAI ramps up developer push with more powerful models in its API | TechCrunchGoogle Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: finally, a more durable foldable | The VergeGoogle Pixel Pro Fold Review: Not Compatible! - YouTubePixel Watch 4 Review: It's a Beast! - YouTubeGive me a single reason why Sora2 should exist. - YouTubeSORA: the all Ai TikTok Clone. will slop end creativity? - YouTubeAI Slop Is Destroying The Internet - YouTubeOpenAI and Jony Ive’s secret device won’t be ‘your weird AI girlfriend’ | The VergereMarkable Paper Pro | reMarkable (00:00) - Intro (04:57) - iPad Slide Over is Back (12:12) - OpenAI DevDay (25:28) - Sponsor: Claude (27:58) - Sponsor: Gusto (29:33) - Pixel 10 Pro Fold (41:05) - AI Slop is Killing the Web (01:10:35) - Sponsor: Open Case (01:12:55) - Jony Ive X OpenAI Device (01:15:31) - Remarkable Paper Pro Move ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 09 Oct 2025 - 100 - Sora iPhone Video App is Terrifying, iPhone 17 Selfie Cam, Amazon and Google AI Smart Home
Amazon unveils major 2025 hardware updates, Google introduces Gemini for Home with a revamped Home app, iPhone 17’s front-facing camera is a huge win, and OpenAI’s Sora app hits iPhone and it may be the beginning of the end.
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Let’s check in with HP employee Imran Chaudhri. | The VergeAmazon’s 2025 hardware event: the 8 biggest announcements | The VergeThis is Gemini for Home and the redesigned Home appThe new Google Home Speaker is built for Gemini | The VergeThe New iPhone 17 Selfie Cam Is Totally Unnecessary and the Perfect Example of Apple at Its Very BestBecca Farsace iPhone 17 Pro Camera ReviewiPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of ThreeInstagram tests opening right onto Reels | The VergeAdam Mosseri’s ‘we’re totally not spying on you’ video is raising a lot of questions | The VergeSora launches on App Store for iPhone video creation from ChatGPT maker - 9to5MacSora SoarsYou Need to Be Bored. Here's Why. - YouTubeAnthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy | The VergeMicrosoft Promotes Sales Chief Althoff to Help Free Up Nadella - BloombergLeaked unboxing video reveals unannounced M5 iPad Pro in full - 9to5MacAdobe Premiere for iPhone now available – free with catches - 9to5MacThu, 02 Oct 2025 - 99 - iPhone Air Review: Delightfully Compromised, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3
We’re hands-on with iPhone Air, its incredible design, but has drawbacks like speaker, cameras, and battery life. Plus, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3 reviews, Disney+ price hike, Instagram hits 3 billion users, and the TikTok deal may finally be going through.
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The iPhone Air Is Apple’s Most Delightful New Product in a Long Time. Is It Enough?Want to know if you can live with 1x camera on iPhone Air? AirPods Pro 3 Review - YouTubeEverything New in iOS 26.1 Beta 1 - MacRumorsAfter a Week of Controversy, Disney Just Announced a Price Increase on Its Streaming ServicesTrump expected to sign a TikTok deal ThursdayInstagram Hits 3 Billion Users With Focus on Video, Messaging - BloombergApple cancels release of new Apple TV+ show previously set to air this Friday - 9to5MacJessica Chastain says she and Apple are ‘not aligned’ on decision to halt The Savant | The VergeApple Has a Blunt Message for Users: The DMA Is Making Your iPhone Worse (00:00) - Introduction (03:09) - Liquid Glass (06:59) - iPhone Air Review (38:27) - Sponsor: Gusto (40:45) - Sponsor: Insta360 (42:38) - iPhone 17 Pro Max (53:10) - AirPods Pro 3 (58:54) - Apple Watch Ultra 3 (01:02:48) - iOS 26.1 Features (01:04:38) - TikTok Deal (01:05:56) - Instagram Hits 3B Users (01:07:38) - Apple Cancels Savant (01:10:11) - Apple vs DMA ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 98 - iOS 26 is Rough, Meta’s New AR Glasses, is iPhone Air the new MacBook Air?
Meta releases AI Ray-Ban glasses with built-in display giving us true augmented reality, iOS 26 Liquid Glass may be more cumbersome than its worth, AirPods Pro 3 are the stand out upgrade, and we debate Apple's trade-offs with the ultra-thin iPhone Air.
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Brother-in-law STILL rocking iPhone X…battery health is wildHere's everything I announced at Connect today ⬇️New Meta Ray-Ban AI-Powered Display Glasses and Neural Band | Meta StoreMeta Ray-Ban Display hands-on: the best smart glasses I’ve ever tried | The VergeiOS 26 Review: Form vs FunctionAirPods Pro 3 Review: I Understand It Now! - YouTubeAirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing | The VergeiPhone Air review: The thinnest iPhone ever, but at what cost? - 9to5MaciPhone Air Review: I Can't Put This Down! - YouTubeThe iPhone Air makes a strong statement | The VergeThere's Only 1 iPhone 17 Model You Should Even Think About Buying and It's Not What You ThinkiPhone 17: A Photographer's Review - YouTubeiPhone 17 Pro review: How pro can you go? - 9to5MaciPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max Review - Apple Made It Even MOAR Pro! - YouTubeReview: Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers off-grid connectivity as Series 11 extends battery - 9to5MacApple Watch Series 11 review: stuck in the middle | The VergeYouTube to use AI to help podcasters promote themselves with clips and Shorts | TechCrunchOpenAI Ramps Up Robotics Work in Race Toward AGI | WIREDHere’s what we learned from OpenAI’s big report on how people use ChatGPT | The VergeAmazon is creating more tools to fill its site with AI ads | The VergeThu, 18 Sep 2025 - 97 - Chance Miller of 9to5Mac on iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and More
Special guest Chance Miller, Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Mac was in-person at the event and offers impressions of iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, plus we cover Spotify's rollout of lossless audio, Vimeo aquired by Bending Spoons, and what iPhone we’re pre-ordering.
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Tiltify - Made for FundraisersCast feedback to Primary TechnologyThe new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 - 9to5MacAirPods Pro 3 - AppleSeven iPhone Air details you might've missed - 9to5MaciPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro - AppleiPhone 17 - AppleHands-on: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air - 9to5MacTim Cook and talks iPhone Air’s design vision in new WSJ interview - 9to5MacExclusive | Oracle, OpenAI Sign $300 Billion Cloud Deal - WSJBending Spoons to Buy Vimeo in $1.38 Billion All-Cash Deal - BloombergBending Spoons | ProductsSpotify Lossless 'rolling out gradually' four years after Apple Music upgraded entire library - 9to5MacDJI’s Chinese Drones Face U.S. Ban - The New York TimesGoogle admits the open web is in ‘rapid decline’ | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (00:44) - Guest Chance Miller (02:25) - Star Wars 17 Pro (04:23) - AirPods Pro 3 (07:21) - iPhone Air Impressions (12:56) - iPhone 17 (15:17) - iPhone Air Accessories (20:09) - iPhone 17 Pro Colors (29:04) - Sponsor...Thu, 11 Sep 2025 - 96 - iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 Live Translation, Apple Watch, iPhone 17 Lineup LIVE Recap!
Recorded LIVE we break down all the details from Apple’s iPhone 17 event, including AirPods Pro 3 with live translation, Apple Watch Series 11 with hypertension warnings, Apple Watch Ultra 3 satellite connectivity, iPhone 17 gets big display upgrades, incredibly thin iPhone Air, and tri-48MP camera iPhone 17 Pro!
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Everything You Need to Know - iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch UItra 3, iPhone 17 Pro - YouTubeLive Translation on AirPods Pro 3 Is the Breakthrough Apple Intelligence Has Been Waiting ForiPhone Air MagSafe Battery - AppleIntroducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience - AppleApple introduces Apple Watch SE 3 - AppleApple debuts Apple Watch Series 11, featuring groundbreaking health insights - AppleIntroducing Apple Watch Ultra 3 - AppleApple debuts iPhone 17 - AppleIntroducing iPhone Air, a powerful new iPhone with a breakthrough design - AppleApple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Apple (00:00) - Intro (00:46) - iPhone Air Battery (02:01) - AirPods Pro 3 (09:10) - Apple Watch Series 11 (13:41) - Apple Watch SE 3 (17:29) - Apple Watch Ultra 3 (24:51) - iPhone 17 (35:29) - iPhone Air (44:42) - New Accessories (52:49) - Future Air Models (55:09) - iPhone 17 Pro ★ Support this podcast ★Tue, 09 Sep 2025 - 95 - Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes
iPad finally got an Instagram app, and it’s terrible, Pixel 10 Pro 100x camera, Apple's AI plans for Siri may be powered by Gemini, AI search and ChatGPT saved Google from selling Chrome, and we play listener voicemail with expectations for the iPhone 17 event!
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Instagram Finally Gave Us an iPad App. It's Not What Anyone Asked ForAI Couldn’t Build My iPhone Podcast AppAnthropic is now valued at $183 billion | The VergeBuy Insta360 GO Ultra - New Tiny Hands-Free 4K Pocket CameraReMarkable Paper Pro Move Review: A Small Yet Mighty Digital Notebook | WIREDApple’s rumored AI search tool for Siri could rely on Google | The VergeGoogle stock jumps as judge rules it can keep Chrome in antitrust caseChatGPT Just Saved Google From Having to Sell ChromePerplexity's $34.5 Billion Dream of Buying Chrome Is Never Going to Happen. It's Also Kind of BrilliantWhy Google Is Really Warning 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Stop Using Their PasswordsAmazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home | The VergeElon Musk Thinks X Ads Will Be So Good You’ll Look Forward to Them (00:00) - Intro (02:48) - Still Excited for Apple Events? (07:52) - Apple vs Google Maps (09:48) - iOS 26 Glass Thoughts (15:20) - Pixel 10 Pro Impressions (20:37) - Instagram iPad App Sucks (29:09) - Juggling AI Apps (33:24) - My Second Failed iPhone App (41:51) - Sponsor: Insta360 (43:55) - ReMarkable Move (45:43) - Apple Ai Gemini Search (48:24) - ChatGPT Saved Chrome (54:03) - Jason Corrects the Internet (58:49) - Amazon Ends Family Sharing (01:01:50) - YOUR Hopes for iPhone 17 ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 04 Sep 2025 - 94 - What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver
iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what’s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.
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Apple Invites adds a helpful new iPhone feature - 9to5MacUK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The VergeApple Events - AppleApple Event Announced for September 9: 'Awe Dropping' - MacRumorsiPhone 17 Pro is coming, here’s every rumored new feature - 9to5MacMacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPadNothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples | The VergeOpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death | The VergeElon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple | The VergeApple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature - 9to5MaciOS 26 Unlocks FAST MagSafe Charging – But There’s a Catch - YouTubeGitryin 12-in-1 Desktop Charging Station with 4 Retractable Type-C Wall Chargers, 40W USB-C Power Strip with Flat Plug, Extension Cord with 1020J Surge Protection for Home Office : Cell Phones & Accessories (00:00) - Intro (02:42) - Relay for St. Jude (05:36) - Deleting iMessages (10:01) - UK Drops Backdoor Request (12:16) - iPhone 17 Event (14:09) - Influencer vs. Journalist (25:34) - Apple Event What to Expect (30:48) - HomePod mini or TV (38:10) - Nothing Fake Photo Debacle (40:03) - OpenAI Lawsuits (46:09) - iOS 26 on Main Device (54:41) - 25W MagSafe Charging ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 28 Aug 2025 - 93 - Pixel 10 Gets ‘MagSafe,’ Google’s AI Camera Went Too Far, is iPadOS 26 Actually Good?
Google launches the Pixel 10 lineup, now compatible with MagSafe devices, tons of AI features, Gemini AI coming to smart homes, Notion brings offline features, iPadOS 26 isn’t perfect, and FineWoven making a comeback.
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Masimo Sues Customs Over Apple Watch’s Restored Oxygen Tool (1)Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear | The VergeEverything Google announced at the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 eventThe best new features of the Pixel 10 lineup | The VergeThe Pixel 10 Pro puts generative AI right inside the camera | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10/Pro/Fold Impressions: Magnets! - YouTubeGoogle announces Gemini for Home | The VergeThe Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first fully dust-resistant foldable | The VergeOpenAI CFO: Computing power demand is biggest challengeWorking offline in Notion—Everything you need to knowiPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessory - 9to5MacApple Finally Answers the Question: 'What If the iPad Were More Like the Mac?'Apple Unveils All New iBook - AppleApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color - Apple (00:00) - Intro (00:49) - Gaylord Texan (02:07) - Watch Blood Oxygen (07:44) - Stephen's Nemesis (09:42) - Pixel 10 Lineup (16:05) - Google's AI Camera (27:12) - Gemini Smart Home (32:52) - Pixel 10 Pro Fold (34:54) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac (37:18) - Sponsor: Insta360 (39:16) - OpenAI $1B Month (41:57) - Notion Offline (44:34) - FineWoven Comeback (47:44) - Is iPadOS 26 Good? (56:24) - Cable Preferences (58:49) - Notebook vs Laptop ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 21 Aug 2025 - 92 - ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots
The launch of ChatGPT-5 and deprecation of 4o caused blowback among users, Stephen built an entire iPhone app with ChatGPT-5, Perplexity wants to buy Chrome, live translation feature coming to AirPods, Apple planning an AI powered robot, and which tech CEOs would be in the Avengers?
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Sam Altman on ChatGPT 5 vs 4oOpenAI Just Announced GPT-5, Its Best Model Yet, and People Are Very MadI Built an iPhone App Entirely with ChatGPT 5 - YouTubeAn update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S. - AppleSam Altman’s new startup wants to merge machines and humans | The VergeElon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings - MacRumorsElon Musk Complaining About App StoreApple Denies Musk's ChatGPT Favoritism Claims, Says App Store Has No Bias - MacRumorsAI Startup Perplexity Makes $34.5B Bid for Google’s Chrome Browser - BloombergPerplexity's $34.5 Billion Dream of Buying Chrome Is Never Going to Happen. It's Also Kind of BrilliantPerplexity's Valuation Jumps to $20 Billion in Latest Fundraise - Business InsiderLive Translation Coming to AirPods - MacRumorsiOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here - 9to5MacApple’s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home | The VergeThreads is no longer just chasing X. It’s catching up - Fast CompanyMicrosoft Is Trying to Poach Meta AI Talent, Documents Show - Business InsiderAfter 34 Years, AOL Is Finally Hanging Up on the Internet's Most Iconic Sound. It's Truly the End of an EraCassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone’s camera roll - 9to5MacWHOOP Membership Options | Compare Plans and Features (00:00) - Intro (03:27) - ChatGPT 5 Blowback (11:31) - iPhone App Made By GPT 5 (23:30) - Elon Mad at App Store (28:16) - Perplexity Stunt to Buy Chrome (31:00) - iOS 26 Beta Features (35:49) - Apple 2027 AI Plan (39:23) - Threads 400M Actives (42:06) - Microsoft Poaching AI Talent (45:40) - Tech CEO Avengers (49:56) - AOL Dial-Up (50:48) - Cassette iPhone App (52:38) - Whoop Fitness Band (01:01:25) - Shared Calendars ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 14 Aug 2025 - 91 - Apple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5 Launch, iPhone Home Screen Roasting
Apple’s record Q3 earnings and commitment to invest heavily in AI, upcoming launch of OpenAI GPT-5, Ghost 6.0 launches with fediverse support, and we roast each other’s iPhone Home Screens!
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Stephen and Jason's Home ScreensPerplexity Comet Changed How I Use My Mac - YouTubeWith Just 4 Words, Tim Cook Reset Apple’s AI Narrative and Reminded Everyone Why You Shouldn’t Count Them OutApple Q3 2025 results and charts: $95B revenue – Six ColorsTim Cook: Apple just sold its three-billionth iPhone - 9to5MacCEO Tim Cook says Apple ready to open its wallet to catch up in AI | ReutersApple CEO Tim Cook Tells Staff AI Is ‘Ours to Grab’ in Pep Talk - BloombergTim Cook says Apple ‘must’ figure out AI and ‘will make the investment to do it’ | The VergeApple exec says Siri will get ‘much bigger upgrade than we envisioned’ - 9to5MacGoogle dunks on Apple Intelligence in new Pixel 10 ad | The VergeSam Altman Teases OpenAI DeviceApple increases U.S. commitment to $600 billion, announces ambitious program - AppleApple, Corning to manufacture all iPhone, Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky - AppleOpenAI teases GPT-5 launch event this Thursday | The VergeHow to set up and run OpenAI's 'gpt-oss-20b' open weight model locally on your Mac - 9to5MacInstagram adds two familiar social media features to its app - 9to5MacPerplexity is using stealth, undeclared crawlers to evade website no-crawl directivesAgents or Bots? Making Sense of AI on the Open WebOne of the biggest newsletter platforms now syndicates to Bluesky and Mastodon | The VergeHulu App to Be Phased Out; 'Fully Integrating' Into Disney+OpenAI in Talks for Share Sale at $500 Billion Valuation - BloombergOpenAI’s ChatGPT to hit 700 million weekly users, up 4x from last year (00:00) - Intro (03:31) - Apple Q3 Earnings (07:37) - Apple's Secret AI All-Hands (12:41) - Samsung vs iPhone Camera (19:53) - Tim Cook on Apple AI (30:38) - Apple's AI Strategy (36:30) - Sponsor: 1Password (38:40) - Apple's U.S. Manufacturing (40:07) - ChatGPT-5 Launch (43:55) ...
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Google is rolling out AI age verification along with the rest of the internet, Tea data breach reveals sensitive info but it’s still a top downloaded app, Zuckerberg's superintelligence memo, and where is Apple on AI?
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AI Bunnies on Trampoline Causing Crisis of Confidence on TikTokReady or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet | The VergeGoogle is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts | The VergeA Second Tea Breach Reveals Users’ DMs About Abortions and CheatingDaring Fireball: Tea, the Women’s Dating Gossip App Riddled With Security Vulnerabilities, Remains #3 on the US iPhone App StoreiPhone 17 Pro in the WildThese Shoes Let You Track Your Child's Location With Apple's AirTag - MacRumorsTikTok videos are about to get crowdsourced fact checks on them | The VergePersonal SuperintelligenceDecoding Zuck’s Superintelligence Memo – On my OmSteve Jobs - Apple Is Software - YouTubeMeta (META) Q2 earnings report 2025Microsoft market cap tops $4 trillion after earnings beatAstronomer’s Response to Its CEO’s Viral Scandal Is The Most Brilliant Thing I’ve Seen Yet (00:00) - Intro (05:36) - I Was Fooled... (10:16) - Google AI Age Verification (17:07) - Tea App Data Breach (19:49) - iPhone 17 Pro Leak (22:33) - Skechers AirTag Shoes (27:46) - Find My All the Things (34:09) - TikTok Fact Checking (35:21) - Zuck's Superintelligence Manifesto (46:01) - Apple's Out of the AI Loop (01:08:50) - Microsoft Hits $4T (01:10:17) - Astronomer's Genius Move ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 31 Jul 2025 - 89 - Apple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are Actually Useful, AppleCare One Bundle
iOS 26 Beta 4 update brings back glass effects, AppleCare One live signup and walkthrough, OpenAI ChatGPT Agent and why AI browsers can be incredibly useful, Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks, and more!
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Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 4 - MacRumorsiOS 26 beta 4 re-enables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news apps - 9to5MaciOS 26 beta 4 brings Silence Unknown Callers to Call Screening - 9to5MacApple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - AppleSonos Names Tom Conrad Permanent CEO as He Pursues Comeback - BloombergOpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you | The VergeApple Sues Jon Prosser Over iOS 26 Leaks - MacRumorsTrump unveils AI Action Plan | The VergePerplexity Comet (00:00) - Intro (01:41) - iOS 26 Glass is Back (07:57) - AppleCare One Subscription (16:07) - Sonos Appoints CEO (22:37) - ChatGPT Agent (24:57) - Apple Sues Jon Prosser (44:39) - Trump on AI Innovation (48:34) - AI Video and Trust (53:49) - AI Browsers!! ★ Support this podcast ★
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Tim Cook may be CEO of Apple for years to come, but is the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' hurting Apple’s progress? Does Apple need a “product” focused CEO, and what does that even mean? Plus Qi2.2 devices announced, Pixel 10 event scheduled, iPhone 17 colors leaks, Belkin is out of the smart home business, and our food tracking app of choice.
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Apple News+ introduces Emoji Game - AppleThe deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here | The Verge(Re)Classic Power Bank | MagneticActive Power Bank | MagneticOpenAI Livestream EventX CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down after two years | The VergeGrok's new porn companion is rated for kids 12+ in the App StoreJeff Williams, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Is Retiring After 27 Years - The New York TimesTim Cook’s run as Apple CEO could be much longer than you think - 9to5MacApple CEO Tim Cook on what it takes to run the world's largest company | Dua Lipa: At Your Service - YouTubeSamsung Z Fold/Flip 7 Impressions: Major Upgrades! - YouTubeWhy the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' Is Preventing Apple From Winning at AIMeta Hires Jason Wei, Hyung Won Chung From OpenAI to Boost Superintelligence ResearchApple lands record-breaking 81 Emmy Award nominations with Severance leading - AppleiOS 26 public beta rumored to launch next week - 9to5MacMade by Google 2025: Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 event on Aug 20Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices | The VergeReport: Apple's all-new smart home hub is no longer likely to launch this year - 9to5MacAll 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumorsZelda’s new live-action stars could be around for a long time | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (02:49) - Apple Emoji Game (03:08) - Qi2.2 Announced (09:14) - OpenAI Live Stream (14:22) - X CEO Resigns (18:00) - Jeff Williams to Resign (22:26) - Tim Cook Holding Apple Back (35:38) - What is a Product CEO? (45:11) - Sponsor: Bzigo (47:22) - The Tim Cook Doctrine (57:38) - Meta Superintelligence (57:57) - Apple's 81 Emmy Noms (58:36) - iOS 26 Public Betas (59:22) - Pixel 10 Event (01:00:47) - Wemo is Done (01:04:13) - HomePod Hub (01:05:09) - iPhone 17 Colors (01:06:02) - Live Action Zelda (01:06:33) - NotebookLM (01:07:34) - Food Tracking Apps ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 17 Jul 2025 - 87 - Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models Exec
Special guest Sara Dietschy joins the show to discuss AI tools, iOS 26 toning down the Liquid Glass, Meta poaches Apple’s head of Foundation Models, Bluesky is trying really hard to be Twitter, and…does Sara keep battery percentage on?
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Sara Dietschy - YouTubeJohn Hill - YouTube'F1' Overtakes 'Napoleon' as Apple's Highest-Grossing FilmMeta Hires Apple Top AI Models Executive - BloombergLiquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 3 less dramatic as Apple optimizes redesign for usability - 9to5MaciOS 26 Beta 3 Released - What's New? - YouTubeBluesky adds Twitter-like push notifications for specific accounts | The VergeMastodon is improving profiles and getting ready for quote posts | The VergeNew hands-on iPhone 17 Air video reveals dummy in sleek black finish - 9to5MacThese Apps Made My Mac Actually Useful - YouTubev0 by VercelRealtime Colors------------------------------
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(00:00) - Intro (05:37) - Domain Hoarding (09:39) - F1 is Good? (15:28) - Meta Poaches Apple LLM Lead (17:06) - Future of AI Content (24:28) - Liquid Less Glassy (33:12) - Shortcuts Adoption (36:24) - Sponsor: 1Password (38:11) - Sponsor: Agntcy (39:04) - Bluesky Trying to be X (45:06) - iPhone 17 Air Model (47:59) - Sara's AI Tools ★ Support this podcast ★Wed, 09 Jul 2025 - 86 - Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) + Phone (3), Grammarly AI Work Suite
Grammarly acquires Superhuman looking to build an AI productivity suite, Nothing launches its first flagship Phone (3) and over-the-ear headphones, Meta’s Superintelligence initiative, 12-inch MacBook may return, and Apple looking to power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic rather than it’s internal AI.
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AI Slop: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTubeGrammarly to acquire email startup Superhuman in AI platform push | ReutersSuperhuman is being acquired by Grammarly to build the future of workSuperhuman | The most productive email app ever madeNothing Headphone 1 review: a bold design with some odd omissions | The VergeNothing’s ‘first true flagship’ phone plays it a little safe | The VergeMark Zuckerberg Announces Meta ‘Superintelligence’ Effort, More Hires - BloombergHere’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent | WIREDMicrosoft is laying off as many as 9,000 employees | The VergeThis 139-Year-Old, Iconic American Brand Just Made a Mistake No Company Should MakeApple Music celebrates 10 years with the launch of a new global hub for artists - AppleApple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp - 9to5MacNew MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Spotted in Apple Code - MacRumorsApple Unveils All-New MacBook - AppleFigma Files Registration Statement for Proposed IPO | Figma BlogParamount agrees to pay Trump $16 million, clearing way for merger deal | The VergeABC will give $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit | AP News (00:00) - Intro (08:14) - AI Slop on John Oliver (11:11) - Grammarly Aquires Superhuman (22:49) - Nothing Headphone (1) (26:30) - Nothing Phone (3) (29:15) - Meta's AI Superintelligence (41:00) - Big Microsoft Layoffs (44:51) - Apple Music 10 Years (49:12) - Apple Ditching Internal AI Siri (53:30) - 12-inch MacBook Return (59:12) - Figma Files IPO (01:02:24) - Paramount Pays Trump $16M (01:06:54) - Spotify with Ads ★ Support this podcast ★
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A controversial Apple push-notification, we dive into iPadOS 26 features and second beta, Meta's AI copyright victory and what it means for content creators, macOS FinderGate, and a poignant personal tech story about ChatGPT.
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I Asked ChatGPT a Simple Question. It Literally May Have Saved My LifeiPadOS 26 First Look - Top 10 HUGE Features - YouTubeAI is ruining houseplant communities online | The VergeCombo Touch for iPad ProFlip Folio fpr iPadApple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon - 9to5MacWith a Push-Notification About 'F1: The Movie', Apple Did What No Company Should Ever DoApple Just Responded to Intense Criticism Over the ‘Liquid Glass’ Finder Icon In the Most Apple WaymacOS 26 FinderGate continues as designer shows how it should be doneMeta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch | WIREDSam Altman takes his ‘io’ trademark battle public | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (03:32) - Reddit Fighting AI Content (06:59) - 20 Years of Podcasts (12:17) - iPadOS 26 Features (17:56) - iPad Keyboard Cases (22:44) - Apple Sports App (25:59) - Apple's F1 Notification (32:58) - macOS Finder Icon (36:55) - Sponsor: Bzigo (39:03) - Sponsor: Surfshark (41:16) - Meta Wins LLM Training Case (49:00) - AI vs YouTube Content (01:03:13) - Jason's ChatGPT Health Story ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 26 Jun 2025 - 84 - Is iPad a Spork? iOS 26 Liquid Glass Criticism, OpenAI $200M Defense Deal
iPad is more Mac-like than ever, but should it run full macOS? Recent criticism of Liquid Glass design, more features revealed in iOS 26 beta, OpenAI’s $200 million defense contract, and concerns about the rise of quantity and quality of AI generated video.
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Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City | The VergeApple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online - AppleHands-On: How Apple's New Speech APIs Outpace Whisper for Lightning-Fast Transcription - MacStoriesJohn Gruber Reacts to Apple Declining His Interview After His Criticism - MacRumorsInterview: Craig Federighi Opens Up About iPadOS, Its Multitasking Journey, and the iPad's Essence - MacStoriesApple’s Wallet app has key new feature for saved credit cards in iOS 26 - 9to5MacApple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26 - 9to5MaciOS 26 is terrible. - YouTubeInside the Launch of Liquid Glass, Apple’s Biggest iOS Update in Over a Decade | GQHow Apple Designed Liquid Glass: Alan Dye Interview - YouTubeThreads adds dedicated fediverse feed and profile search - 9to5MacOpenAI awarded $200 million US defense contract | The VergeWhatsApp is officially getting ads | The VergeInstagram AI Video (00:00) - Intro (03:15) - Waymo vs. FSD (07:49) - iOS Parental Controls (13:23) - macOS Tahoe Transcription (16:40) - Gruber on Apple Interviews (20:21) - iPad as Spork (35:16) - Sponsor: 1Password (37:24) - Sponsor: AGNTCY (38:18) - Apple Wallet Feature (41:11) - 2FA Autofill (42:35) - Liquid Glass Criticism (56:10) - Threadiverse (58:03) - OpenAI $200M Defense Deal (01:01:49) - WhatsApp Ads (01:03:19) - Ai Video Media Literacy ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 19 Jun 2025 - 83 - Apple’s AI Strategy at WWDC, Apple Park Impressions, Hidden iOS 26 Features
Deeper analysis of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple’s AI strategy at WWDC, Apple execs picking interviews, and Stephen’s experience with self-driving taxis.
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WWDC25 Recap: iOS 26, Liquid Glass, BIG Shortcuts Update! - YouTubeiOS 26 Shortcuts + Apple Intelligence is POWERFUL 🔥 - YouTubeThreads is finally getting DMs | The VergeJoanna Stern Interviews Craig and JoziOS 26 Wallet App Will Let You Track All Your Packages - MacRumorsiOS 26 Tweaks Back Gesture to Make Navigation Easier on Bigger iPhones - MacRumorsApple TV 4K gets the screen saver feature I’ve always wanted in tvOS 26 - 9to5MacI Took a 250-Mile Roadtrip to Chicago With Tesla’s Full Self-DrivingWaymo - Self-Driving Cars - Autonomous Vehicles - Ride-Hail (00:00) - Intro (02:47) - Threads Getting DMs (06:09) - WWDC25 Impressions (14:40) - iOS 26 Naming (16:49) - Briefings at Apple Park (26:59) - Sponsor: Surfshark (29:01) - Apple Exec Interviews (33:41) - Is Apple Really Behind? (42:14) - iOS 26 Hidden Features (47:50) - My Ride in a Waymo ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 12 Jun 2025 - 82 - WWDC25: iOS 26, Liquid Glass Design, BIG iPad Updates, Shortcuts!
Highlights from all the announcements at WWDC25, including iOS 26 Liquid Glass Redesign, major Shortcuts updates, and iPad's biggest leap forward, plus macOS Spotlight, and more.
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John Gruber announced for the first time in 10 years, there will be no Apple executives at his Talk Show LIVE at WWDC, rumors point to Shortcuts being features at WWDC, and our big feature wishlists for iOS 26, iPad, macOS Tahoe, and more!
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Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs admit to 'dark' side of techJony Ive’s OpenAI device gets the Laurene Powell Jobs nod of approval | The VergeHere's what an AI revamp for Apple Shortcuts could mean - 9to5MacWWDC 2025 Likely 'Smaller-Scale' Than Past Two WWDCs, Here's Why - MacRumorsGurman: this WWDC probably won’t be Apple's AI comeback - 9to5MacApple's ChatGPT Rival Moves Forward, But Siri's Future Still Uncertain - MacRumorsmacOS Tahoe Name Leaked Ahead of Apple's WWDC Event Next Week - MacRumorsApple teases iOS 26 redesign at WWDC: 'Sleek peek' - 9to5Mac (00:00) - Intro (03:17) - Apple Execs at The Talk Show (07:52) - Laurene Powell Jobs on OpenAI Hardware (13:49) - Shortcuts at WWDC (16:59) - No Hardware at WWDC (20:17) - macOS Tahoe (23:45) - Sponsor: Agntcy (24:47) - WWDC Wishlist (25:07) - iPadOS (32:17) - iOS 26 (46:28) - macOS (48:55) - tvOS + homeOS (53:15) - visionOS (56:32) - watchOS (59:07) - Jason Moves to Fastmail ★ Support this podcast ★Wed, 04 Jun 2025 - 80 - iOS ’26 Rebrand, Sky AI App on Mac, What Apple Intelligence Could’ve Been
Apple may be rebranding iOS ‘26 and all operating systems to match the year, Sky AI app on Mac shows what Apple Intelligence could’ve been, the notifications we allow through, and do we need AI browsers?
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iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, iPadOS 26: Apple to Rebrand Device Software - BloombergFrom the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac - MacStoriesHi, Sky - YouTubeWhatsApp launches official iPad app, now available on App Store - 9to5MacApple acquires videogame studio behind hit Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch - 9to5MacApple Working on Studio Display 2: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say - MacRumorsThe App Store prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions - AppleApple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply - 9to5MacTrump Tariffs Blocked by U.S. Court of International Trade - The New York TimesNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings joins Anthropic’s board of directors | The VergeDia from The Browser CompanyApple’s DIY repair program now covers iPads | The VergeNvidia (NVDA) earnings report Q1 2026 (00:00) - Intro (01:11) - OpenAI Hardware Prediction (13:05) - iOS 19 vs iOS '26 (19:45) - Sky AI App for Mac (25:37) - WhatsApp iPad App (27:56) - Apple X Sneaky Sasquatch Team (30:15) - Studio Display 2 (31:50) - App Store Fighting Fraud (36:57) - Tariff Flip-Flopping (39:28) - Netflix Co-Founder to Anthropic (42:14) - Future of AI Browsers (44:20) - Apple's Missed AI Moment (48:15) - Self-Service iPad Repair (54:52) - Nvidia Printing Money (56:23) - The Notifications We Allow ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 29 May 2025 - 79 - OpenAI and Jony Ive Join Forces, Google I/O Highlights, Hands-On with Android XR Smart Glasses
Jony Ive to oversee software and hardware design at OpenAI with possible hardware in 2026, Google I/O highlights including personal context Gemini, Veo video generation, and Jason goes hands-on with Android XR glasses. Plus, CarPlay Ultra and exciting WWDC news.
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Sam and Jony introduce io | OpenAILoveFrom, Serif: created by Jony Ive's LoveFrom | WallpaperThe 15 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2025 | The VergeAt I/O, Google Just Shipped Apple’s AI PromisesGoogle I/O '25 Keynote - YouTubeMicrosoft CTO Kevin Scott on the birth of the agentic web | The VergeGoogle Shows Off Android XR Smart Glasses With In-Lens Display - MacRumorsFortnite returns to the US App Store for iPhone and iPad - 9to5MacCarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today - AppleApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 9 - Apple (00:00) - Intro (03:07) - OpenAI ❤️ Jony Ive (11:00) - Google I/O Highlights (17:08) - Gemini + Search (25:08) - Veo and Flow (29:41) - Sponsor: Agntcy (30:52) - Android XR Hand's On (43:29) - Fortnite Returns to iPhone (44:49) - CarPlay Ultra (48:39) - WWDC Invites (51:28) - Mac App Shenanigans ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 22 May 2025 - 78 - You Can Now Airbnb More than Travel, Galaxy S25 Edge, M4 Max Mac Studio Review
Airbnb held a live event showing off a new app with experiences and social features, Jason was there live, iOS 18.5 shows Apple hasn’t forgot about Screen Time, Android 16's Material Three redesign, Samsung Starts the thin phone wars, and Stephen reviews his new M4 Max Mac Studio!
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Airbnb’s new app has all of your vacation extras in one place | The VergeAirbnb Just Radically Changed Travel Again. Here’s How.Things to Do in Miami | 5-Star Authentic Experiences5 NEW iOS 18.5 Features - HUGE for Parents - YouTubeApple brings insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources to Apple Maps - AppleGoogle updating its ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 yearsFile:Apple first logo.png - WikipediaAndroid 16 Material Three Expressive UI coming in beta this month | The VergeWear OS 6 puts Google Gemini on your wrist | The VergeSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge - YouTubeApple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year - AppleUniversal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy - ApplevisionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report - 9to5MacGoogle’s Annoying Plan to Get You to Quit Safari Is a Lesson in How Not to Treat Your UsersWarner Bros. Discovery Just Undid 1 of The Worst Brand Mistakes I’ve Ever Seen (00:00) - Intro (05:08) - Big Airbnb Event (18:05) - Apple and Live Events (26:25) - iOS 18.5 Features (30:11) - Apple Maps Upgrade (35:04) - Sponsor: Insta360 X5 (37:09) - Sponsor: 1Password (39:19) - Google "Rebrand" (43:23) - Android 16 Redesign (48:53) - Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50:47) - iOS 19 Accessibility Features (57:41) - Apple Rumor Inflation (01:00:07) - Google Search Hostility (01:05:27) - HBO NOW PLUS MAX PRO (01:07:44) - M4 Max Mac Studio Review ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 15 May 2025 - 77 - John Gruber on AI Replacing iPhone in 10 Years, Google vs AI Search in Safari, and Siri at WWDC
Special guest John Gruber joins us to break down Eddy Cue’s statements on AI replacing the iPhone in 10 years, using AI search in Safari, Apple’s continued fight for App Store control, and what we’ll hear about Siri and Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2025.
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John Gruber at Daring FireballApple's Eddy Cue: AI Could Replace iPhone in 10 Years - MacRumorsApple is looking at adding Perplexity and other AI search engines to Safari | The VergeApple Q2 2025 results and charts: $95.4B revenue – Six ColorsApple Asks Court to Pause Order that Would Upend Its US App Store Business - BloombergAmazon now has a ‘Get book’ button in its iOS Kindle app | The VergeSpotify Updates iPhone App With Out-of-App Payment Options in U.S. - MacRumorsPatreon will update its iPhone app to sidestep Apple’s payment system | The VergePerplexity Made the Siri Apple Promised - YouTubeMan killed in Valley road rage shooting provides own impact statement through AIHow Tech Can Bring Our Loved Ones to Life After They Die | WSJ - YouTubeLego Built 10 Life-Size F1 Cars. Then Drivers Took Them for a Lap at the Miami Grand Prix (00:00) - Intro (02:02) - Quark Throwback (03:18) - Eddy Cue at Google Trial (09:01) - AI Search in Safari (15:35) - Siri as Apple's Search Engine (26:54) - Apple Losing App Store Control (41:03) - Apple Intelligence at WWDC (01:00:53) - 3rd Party AI Assistants (01:04:17) - AI in the Courtroom (01:22:12) - Jason Went to an F1 Race ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 08 May 2025 - 76 - Apple Broke the Law, I Was Deepfaked, and Even the Beach Has Ads
Epic Games got a huge win against Apple, what it means for the App Store and Tim Cook’s leadership, Meta's new Llama 4 AI chat app for iOS, Take It Down Act tries to tackle deepfakes, and Amazon refurb iPhones may be a scam.
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A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store | The VergeTim Sweeny’s Victory LapEpic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple's 30% cut - 9to5MacYvonne Gonzalez Rogers - Practicalities of Modern Patent Litigation Conference Practicalities of Modern Patent Litigation ConferenceDaring Fireball: Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Rules, in Excoriating Decision, That Apple Violated Her 2021 Court Order Regarding App Store Anti-Steering ProvisionsChatGPT is getting better for shopping | The VergeOpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’ | The VergeMeta launches standalone AI chat app based on Llama 4 for iPhone and iPad - 9to5MacMark Zuckerberg is planning a premium tier and ads for Meta’s AI app | The VergeSnapshot on AppleAmazon Considered Displaying Tariff Charges on Its Ultracheap ‘Haul’ Site - WSJCongress passes Take It Down Act to fight deepfake nudes, revenge porn - The Washington PostRaycast for iOSWhy the lettering on Pope Francis's tomb looks so bad - Fast CompanyAccessibility - Apple (00:00) - Intro (03:16) - Apple Broke the Law (05:44) - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers (09:04) - Epic v Apple Trial (13:38) - Cook Chose Poorly (15:45) - Apple VP LIED Under Oath (20:26) - Phil Schiller Voice of Reason (31:27) - What It Means for Apple (37:31) - ChatGPT Shopping (40:08) - Meta’s AI App (41:50) - Even the Beach Has Ads (44:46) - Apple Snapshot (47:56) - Amazon Tariff Pricing (50:46) - I Was Deepfaked (58:31) - Raycast iPhone App (01:00:00) - The Pope's Kerning (01:02:07) - Stephen Bought a Thing... (01:05:04) - Amazon Refurb Scam (01:08:29) - Apple Accessibility is Really Good ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 01 May 2025 - 75 - Apple’s Siri Just Lost to Perplexity, iPhone 17 Air Looks Real, Apple Watch 10th Birthday
Perplexity voice assistant can now interact with your iPhone, and it’s better than Siri, iPhone 17 Air models reveal an ultra-slim design, Google loses two trials and what it means for Chrome, Search and OpenAI, plus Apple Watch celebrates 10 years since launch.
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Nintendo Switch 2 preorders: everything you need to know to nab one | The VergeOpenPin HubPerplexity Voice AIPerplexity Plagiarized Our Story About How Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine | WIREDApple’s New Siri Chief Mike Rockwell Overhauls Management to Start Turnaround - BloombergApple Intelligence | Clean Up Photos: Flex | iPhone 16 - YouTubeLow Glare | Mac does that | Apple - YouTubeiPhone 17 Air's Extreme Thinness Demoed in New Video - MacRumorsApple Sports scores another win with new Game Card Sharing featureAds are rolling out more broadly on Threads today, and our goal is still for them to enhance your overall experience. We’re closely monitoring and will continue listening to your feedback as we scale.Instagram Launches 'Edits' App to Replace CapCut - MacRumorsGoogle’s antitrust trial begins with a fight over Chrome, money, and AI | The VergeSam Altman Just Trolled Everyone, and It’s The Smartest Idea I’ve Seen YetApple fined 500 million euros by EU under the Digital Markets Act, forced to make changes to App Store policies - 9to5MacDid Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know | The VergeBluesky launches blue check verification | TechCrunchReview: Apple Watch is beautiful, but rough around the edges | AppleInsiderApple Watch Series 7 review: Bigger than you think | AppleInsider (00:00) - Intro (02:54) - Switch 2 Pre-Order Chaos (11:25) - Membership Poll! (13:49) - Humane Ai Pin LIVES (15:55) - Perplexity Just Beat Siri (21:07) - Plagiarism and Perplexity (26:21) - Shifts in Apple's Siri Team (31:00) - Weird Apple Intelligence Ads (34:10) - Sponsor: Insta360 (36:40) - Sponsor: Notion (38:30) - iPhone 17 Air (44:18) - Apple Sports App (49:35) - Threads Got Ads (50:42) - Instagram Edits App (53:16) - Google Lost in Court, Now What? (01:01:21) - EU Fines Apple $500M (01:04:30) - Tim Cook Jukes Tariffs (01:05:53) - Bluesky Blue Checks (01:12:24) - Watch Turns 10 ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 24 Apr 2025 - 74 - OpenAI Social Network, iPadOS 19 to FINALLY Transform iPad, Apple Ads Are Getting Weird
What could an OpenAI social network look like, ChatGPT 4.1 launched, iPadOS 19 is supposedly going to be more Mac-like (is that even a good thing?), Apple Ads are getting wild, and Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta against the FTC.
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OpenAI is building a social network | The VergeOpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model | The VergeChatGPT can now remember and reference all your previous chats - Ars TechnicaAnthropic is reportedly launching a voice AI you can speak to | The VergeGoogle rolls out its AI video generator to Gemini Advanced subscribers | The VergeI Tested AirPods Max Lossless Audio Blindfolded - Is it Actually Better? - YouTubeLow Glare | Mac does that | Apple - YouTubeApple rebrands Search Ads business as 'Apple Ads' - 9to5MacExtended Access Management – Product | 1PasswordReport: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul - 9to5MacReport Reveals Internal Chaos Behind Apple's Siri Failure - MacRumorsSmartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs | CNN BusinessMeta’s Antitrust Trial Begins as FTC Argues Company Built Social Media Monopoly - The New York TimesFTC presses Zuckerberg to admit he wanted to "neutralize" Instagram app - The Washington PostMeta’s antitrust trial slide redactions aren’t actually hiding anything | The VergeMark Zuckerberg tells court that Meta made WhatsApp, Instagram better | The VergeZoom’s Response to Its Major Outage Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever DoNotion Mail (00:00) - Intro (03:55) - Current Phone Case (06:41) - OpenAI Social Network (15:55) - ChatGPT 4.1 Launch (18:06) - Claude Voice AI (19:00) - Gemini Video Generator (20:45) - AirPods Max Lossless (23:07) - Apple Ads Getting Weird (33:19) - Sponsor: 1Password (35:10) - iPadOS 19 Like Mac? (47:39) - Apple Intelligence + Siri Fiasco (57:32) - Tariffs, Blackout, Giant Squid (01:01:10) - Meta vs FTC (01:09:23) - Notion Mail (01:12:02) - ChatGPT IRL (01:15:45) - Find My Undefeated ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 17 Apr 2025 - 73 - iPhone 17 Pro Leak, 15 Years of iPad, Shopify Requiring Staff to Use AI, How Tariffs Will Affect Apple Pricing
A leaked iPhone 17 Pro case reveals a massive camera bump, Shopify's AI-focused hiring strategy, How tariffs will affect Apple’s pricing, and we get nostalgic looking back at 50 years of Microsoft.
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Scary Numbers Severance Inspired Merch - Basic Apple GuyEmergency SOS on Apple Watch | Rick’s Rescue | Apple - YouTubeLeaked iPhone 17 Pro Cases Show Huge Cutout for New Camera Bump - MacRumorsInstagram’s Mosseri Positions App for TikTok Turmoil — The InformationShopify Says No New Hires Unless AI Can’t Do the Job - WSJMeta gets caught gaming AI benchmarks with Llama 4 | The VergeAnthropic steps up OpenAI competition with Max subscription for ClaudeNintendo delays Switch 2 preorders over tariff concerns | The VergeReport: Apple Airlifted Premium Devices to US to Beat Tariff Deadline - MacRumorsApple iPhone Shipment MathTrump extends TikTok deadline for the second timeApple Customers Dash to Stores to Buy iPhones Ahead of Tariffs - BloombergApple reports record revenue for Q1 2025 (with charts) - Six ColorsThe 50 best things Microsoft has ever made | The VergeDell Venue Pro out does HTC, gets updated to 7.8 | Windows CentralWindows Phone 7 Launch Event - YouTubeI Have 20 Years of Digital Files. What Do I Do With Them? - WSJ (00:00) - Intro (03:34) - Old Tech (06:13) - Watch Survivor Story (07:19) - TV+ The Studio (09:49) - iPhone 17 Pro Case Leak (11:47) - Instagram iPad App (13:26) - iPad Turns 15 (17:17) - Shopify Requiring AI Use (26:30) - Meta Gaming AI Results (29:34) - Stephen's Instagram Debacle (34:57) - Anthropic's $200 Plan (39:58) - Tariff Time (42:52) - Apple's Tariff Strategy (54:44) - 50 Years of Microsoft ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 10 Apr 2025 - 72 - Nintendo Switch 2 Specs and Pre-Order, iOS 18.4 Features, Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok
Nintendo Switch 2 details plus the elaborate pre-order process, iOS 18.4 is out with new features, new podcast app, tariffs and tech, Amazon bids to aquire TikTok, and Stephen takes issues with Jason’s travel tech recommendations.
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Review: I Expected the Sigma BF Camera to Be Ridiculous. It Is Surprisingly GoodSofa Podcast Player - Sofa15 NEW iOS 18.4 FeaturesWith iOS 18.4, Apple Quietly Introduced 1 of Its Best Features YetThe Annoying Bug Making Apple Users Very AngryNintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 Accessories 4 Leadership Lessons from the Book Mark Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want You to ReadDonald Trump announces tariffs that could raise the price of almost everything you buy | The VergeAmazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S. - The New York TimesChatGPT is turning everything into Studio Ghibli art | The Verge11 Travel Tech Gear Essentials and AccessoriesThe Better Anker MagSafe Battery (00:00) - Intro (06:45) - Sigma BF Camera (09:37) - Sofa App Adds Podcasts (11:09) - iOS 18.4 Features (13:56) - Mac Setup from iPhone (18:16) - The WORST Bug (21:43) - Nintendo Switch 2 (26:03) - 4 Lessons from Meta (26:38) - Sponsor: Notion (28:29) - Tariffs and Tech (34:43) - Amazin Bids for TikTok (41:09) - xAI Acquires X (45:58) - Jason's Travel Tech ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 03 Apr 2025 - 71 - WWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group Chat
Apple is shifting its exec team to hopefully fix Siri and Apple Intelligence failings, OpenAI's major funding news and new image generator, iOS 19 to bring visionOS-like redesign to iPhone, Meta’s tell-all book, and a brief history of our websites.
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Behind the Mac: Editing Severance | Apple - YouTubeMac - Lumon Terminal Pro - AppleApple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 - AppleApple Vision Pro Chief Mike Rockwell Named Siri Head; Giannandrea Keeps AI Role - BloombergLossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max - AppleiOS 18.4 Release Candidate comes bundled with over 50 new changes and features [Video] - 9to5MacOpenAI Image Generation with 4oOpenAI Close to Finalizing $40 Billion SoftBank-Led Funding - BloombergMeta scrambled to silence a tell-all book. Now it’s a bestseller. - The Washington PostHere Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal - The AtlanticSignal, WhatsApp, and iMessage: Which Messaging App Is Most Secure?Introducing iOS 19 | Exclusive First Look - YouTubeGurman: Jon Prosser's iOS 19 Mockups 'Aren't Representative' of Redesign - MacRumors8K video recording on the iPhone 17 backed by leaker - 9to5MacApple (AAPL) Explores Turning Watches Into Wearable AI Devices with Cameras - BloombergWhy 23andMe failed to innovate in drugs and health care despite a DNA trove - The Washington PostWelcome to iWebThe Best Website Builder for Mac - RapidWeaver ClassicJason's WebsiteStephen's Website (00:00) - Intro (02:51) - Severance BTS Video (06:52) - WWDC 2025 (07:45) - Siri Team Shakeup (13:56) - AirPods Max Update (17:12) - iOS 18.4 Features (20:03) - ChatGPT 4o Images (22:06) - OpenAI's $40B Funding (24:58) - Meta Tell-All Book (30:10) - Don't Use Signal For War Planning (41:32) - iOS 19 Design Rumors (48:17) - Thunderbolt Round (51:25) - Our Personal Site History ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 27 Mar 2025 - 70 - Alexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera Bump
We compare the new M4 MacBook Air to the current M4 Pro MacBook Pro, Google announces Pixel 9a that reverses the camera bump trend, Pebble announces new smart watches, and are your devices really listening to you all the time?
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M4 MacBook Air vs M3 Pro MacBook Pro – Worth the Trade? - YouTubeApple 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro - B&H PhotoM4 MacBook Air [Affiliate Link]Pixel 9a: The latest A-series phone with Google AI smarts at an unbeatable valueGoogle Pixel 9A Impressions: One Great Spec! - YouTubeApple’s C1 outperforms iPhone 16 with Qualcomm in most benchmarks - 9to5MacGet your new PebbleOS watchApple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhonesEurope is trying to get non-Apple smartwatches to work better with iPhones | The VergeAmazon Is Killing Its Most Important Privacy Option. It All Starts This MonthApple Burns Down Its Benefit of the DoubtFirst look at iPhone 17 Air case shows large camera bar cutout - 9to5MaciPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors Allegedly Refer to 'iPhone 17 Ultra' Model - MacRumorsApple will launch new ‘homeOS’ this year, here’s what’s coming - 9to5MacImportant 2025 Plex Updates | Plex (00:00) - Intro (06:31) - Old Tech: iPhone Collection (07:56) - M4 MacBook Air (11:29) - M4 Pro MacBook vs M4 Air (17:03) - Pixel 9a Announced (19:37) - Apple's C1 Chip (20:25) - Pebble Watch Announced (25:22) - Apple and Smart Watches (29:44) - Sponsor: 1Password (31:24) - Migration vs Fresh Start Mac (37:01) - Alexa Recordings Sent To Amazon (42:20) - Are Devices Listening All The Time? (52:36) - Apple and Trust (59:07) - iPhone 17 Rumors (59:53) - HomeOS Coming (01:00:52) - Plex Raising Prices (01:02:46) - macOS App Dots (01:04:54) - iPhone Backs vs Cases (01:07:00) - Stephen's Problem ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 20 Mar 2025 - 69 - Apple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 Redesign
We have M4 MacBook Airs in-hand, we review and compare to MacBook Pro, Mac Studio M3 Ultra reviews are out, iOS 19 may bring a massive redesign across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus, Apple Intelligence Siri features are officially delayed - did Apple break it’s promise?
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M3 Ultra Mac Studio Review | Tests, Comparisons - YouTubeM3 Ultra Mac Studio: Tested for Creative Pros - YouTubeApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra) first look: a weekend with an $8,000 powerhouse | The VergeThe M3 iPad Air Is Unsurprisingly GoodHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It’s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored - MacRumorsSonos has canceled its streaming video player | The VergeDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of CupertinoThe 1 Thing Apple Needs to Get Right in 2025 Has Nothing to Do with the Next iPhonePocket Casts web, Mac, and Windows apps are now free to accessJust opened the Files app and saw this harrowing message.Tim Chaten - Mastodon (00:00) - Intro (03:08) - Old Tech (06:00) - M3 Ultra Mac Studio (07:31) - M3 iPad Air (10:46) - M4 MacBook Air Review (30:35) - iOS 19 Redesign (36:40) - Sonos Streaming Box (38:39) - Sponsor: Green Chef (42:22) - Apple Intelligence Siri Delay (50:42) - Apple's Credibility and Promises (01:03:01) - Does Apple Intelligence Matter? (01:14:43) - iCloud Storage Dilemma ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 68 - New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?
Apple announced a new M3 iPad Air, base model iPad which may be the best deal of the week, except for the new M4 MacBook Air, and we compare the M3 Ultra vs M4 Max! Also, is Safari browser acting a little weird for you too?
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Tim Cook announces iPad Air on XApple introduces iPad Air with powerful M3 chip and new Magic KeyboardApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color - Apple5 Things You Should Know About Apple’s New M4 MacBook Air and Mac StudioApple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever - AppleApple announces M3 Ultra—and says not every generation will see an “Ultra” chip - Ars TechnicaDisney’s Apology for Cutting Off the Oscars Before the Biggest Awards Missed the Most Important PointBest Buy and Target CEOs say prices are about to go up because of tariffs | The VergeAfter 21 Years, Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype. It’s Truly the End of an EraApple reportedly challenges the UK’s secretive encryption crackdown | The Verge (00:00) - Intro (03:20) - Old Tech (05:41) - Why No Apple Event? (11:35) - M3 iPad Air (13:38) - Base Model iPad (17:54) - M4 MacBook Air (30:13) - Sponsor: 1Password (32:13) - 2025 Mac Studio (43:02) - M3 Ultra vs M4 Max (45:11) - Is Mac Pro Dead? (52:04) - WWDC and Apple Displays (01:01:04) - Skype In Memorium (01:03:47) - Apple vs UK Privacy Battle (01:05:47) - Safari Is Being Weird ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 06 Mar 2025 - 67 - Amazon's Alexa+ vs Siri, iPhone 16e Reviews, ChatGPT Deep Research is Actually Great
Amazon announced Alexa+ its AI-powered voice assistant that will likely be way better than Siri, iPhone 16e reviews are out at the strangest embargo time, U.S. joins Apple in opposing the U.K.’s push to create a backdoor to iCloud data encryption, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Deep Research is very good.
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Meet the new AlexaWith Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on NoticeiPhone 16e Review: Who Are You? - YouTubeAdobe launches a Photoshop iPhone app | TechCrunchApple introduces News+ Food - AppleTop 5 iOS 18.4 Beta Features - Ambient Music, Recipes, and Shortcuts Actions! - YouTubeApple Intelligence comes to Apple Vision Pro in April - AppleApple Original Films announces new documentary event “Bono: Stories of Surrender” - Apple TV+ Press ChatGPT Can Be Used as Default Safari Search Engine With New Extension - MacRumorsApple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection in the United Kingdom to new users - Apple SupportDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement in secretly asking Apple to build iCloud backdoor - 9to5MacFive Eyes Intelligence Oversight and Review Council (FIORC)Apple will spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years - AppleMacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPadOpenAI expands Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT users (00:00) - Intro (06:26) - Alexa+ Amazon Event (21:24) - iPhone 16e Reviews (24:27) - Photoshop iPhone App (26:01) - iOS 18.4 News+ Food (31:45) - visionOS 2.4 Features (38:29) - ChatGPT Default Search Safari (43:20) - Apple and US vs UK iCloud Data Protection (51:17) - Apple's $500B US Investment (53:36) - Macrumors Turns 25 (56:10) - Buccee's Supercharger (59:51) - ChatGPT Deep Research (01:09:14) - Sports + Vision Pro ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 27 Feb 2025 - 66 - iPhone 16e Launched: Here’s What's Missing, Humane Ai Pin is Dead, Apple’s New C1 is a Big Deal
Apple officially launched their new “budget” iPhone 16e with a first-party C1 cellular modem. We go through all the details and what it’s missing compared to other models, Humane Ai Pin is officially dead and is bricking all its devices, and we explore Netflix X Apple TV bug that was actually a feature.
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'Severance' Becomes Apple TV+'s #1 Series With Season 2 LaunchiPhone 16e - AppleIntroducing iPhone 16e - February 19 - YouTubeiPhone 12 & AT&T 5G+ TESTED! What Speeds Can You Get?! - YouTubeApple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone FeaturesQualcomm and Apple agree to drop all litigation - AppleHP $116 Million Deal for Humane Includes IP But No Ai Pin Device - BloombergIn an Email to Customers, Humane Just Delivered a Brutal Lesson in FailureNetflix confirms it didn't mean to support that Apple TV feature everyone has wanted for years - 9to5MacAnalog Premium Starter Kit (Maple) - UgmonkNotebooks - LEUCHTTURM1917 (00:00) - Intro (02:47) - Old PowerBook (03:32) - Old Mac, iPhones (05:45) - Severance Overtakes Ted Lasso (08:53) - iPhone 16e Feature Rundown (19:10) - iPhone 16e vs Other Models (23:07) - Apple's C1 Modem (33:21) - Sponsor: Bento|Craft (36:53) - Humane Ai Pin is Dead (50:09) - Netflix + Apple TV "Glitch" (58:07) - The Analog System ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 20 Feb 2025 - 65 - Apple’s Privacy Battle with UK, TV+ App on Android, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Beyond
Apple launches a native TV+ app on Android and why they should bring more first party apps to the platform, OpenAI’s plans for GPT-5 and future models, Apple's privacy battles in the UK, and what’s on our desktops?
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Fox's Most Divisive Super Bowl Decision Made Everyone MadJason Snell: "This is a good scorebug, I think. Ultra clear. Ye…" - The IncomparableDaring Fireball: Fox’s New Scorebug Graphic Design, and Our Innate Resistance to ChangeSuper Bowl Style: Tom Brady's $740,000 Watch, Travis Kelce's SuitNBA App on Vision ProInside OpenAI’s $14 million Super Bowl debut | The VergeOpenAI Just Pulled Off the Biggest Super Bowl Upset of AllOpenAI lays out plans for GPT-5 | The VergeIntroducing deep research | OpenAIScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeThe Apple TV app is now available on Android - AppleAndroid Apps by Apple on Google PlayJames Cridland on Apple Podcast app on AndroidAbout migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts - Apple SupportNew holistic Apple Health Study launches today in the Research app - AppleApple Research on the App StoreFive ways Powerbeats Pro 2 beat out AirPods Pro 2, plus two losses - 9to5MacApple's Commitment to Privacy Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet In the UKUS Lawmakers Urge Intelligence Chief to Fight UK iCloud Backdoor Order - MacRumorsAqara's New Matter/Thread Switches Arrive in the US (00:00) - Intro (03:58) - Old Tech (05:23) - Super Bowl Score Bug (08:53) - NBA In Vision Pro (10:50) - OpenAI Super Bowl Ad (15:39) - ChatGPT-5 and Beyond (23:11) - Scarlett Johannson Deepfake (26:01) - Apple TV App on Android (35:25) - Merging Apple Accounts (37:43) - Apple Research Health Study (40:48) - Sponsor: HelloFresh (43:23) - Powerbeats Pro 2 (45:19) - UK vs Apple Privacy Issue (01:03:48) - New Aqara Thread Switches (01:06:13) - What's On Our Desktops ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 13 Feb 2025 - 64 - ‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box
Apple released a new “Invites” app for iPhone, Sonos rumored to release a streaming box amidst layoffs, and we discuss the controversial 'Hot Tub' explicit app making waves on AltStore in the E.U.
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NEW Apple Invites App - Everything You Need to Know - YouTubeIntroducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together - AppleAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeSonos Lays Off 200 Employees After App Failure - MacRumorsGoogle Is About to Cut Employees Again, and It Just Did the 1 Thing Every Company Should DoChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for search | The VergeAltStore X Post about Hot TubApple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U] - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: ‘Hot Tub’, a Hardcore Porn App for iOS, Hits AltStore in the E.U.Apple Now Has More Than 2.35 Billion Active Devices Worldwide - MacRumorsApple’s reports record revenue for Q1 2025 (with charts) – Six ColorsApple Just Had Its 'Biggest Quarter Ever,' But There’s 1 Number It Doesn’t Want to Talk AboutTimeline apps are here: Tapestry, Reeder, and a new way to read feeds | The VergeAmazon announces February product event | The VergeExclusive | OpenAI Set to Make Super Bowl Ad Debut - WSJHow to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free: Chiefs vs. Eagles on Sunday, February 9Mac Mini M4 Stand and Hub with SSD Enclosure | Satechi - Apple and PC AccessoriesSoutien Ergonomic Office Chair C5 | Flexispot (00:00) - Intro (03:03) - Old Tech (04:29) - Apple Cinema Display (05:15) - Mac Cube (07:34) - Apple Invites App (24:11) - Sonos Stream Box (30:15) - Google Layoffs (32:38) - ChatGPT Search Opens (35:47) - Sponsor: 1Password (37:49) - Hot Tub Explicit App (50:40) - Apple's Moral Imperative (55:40) - Apple Q1 Earnings (01:01:47) - Amazon AI Event (01:02:34) - Streaming Super Bowl (01:05:43) - Mac mini M4 hub ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 06 Feb 2025 - 63 - DeepSeek Explained, AI Arms Race, iOS 18.3 Updates, Rube Goldberg Email Machine
We unravel everything you need to know about DeepSeek, the Chinese AI starup and how it’s affecting OpenAI, Meta, and more, plus new features came with iOS 18.3, iPhone SE 4 might finally do away with the home button, and we dive into the Rube Goldberg machine of how we manage email.
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How Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O’Brien Interview! - YouTubeiOS 18.3 NEW Visual Intelligence Features: Finally Good? - YouTubeApple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games - 9to5MacVision Pro now offers 2,000+ games via NVIDIA GeForce NOW support - 9to5MaciPhone SE 4 appears in new photos and video, notch and all | The VergeMeet the new Notion AIDeepSeek-R1’s bold bet on reinforcement learning: How it outpaced OpenAI at 3% of the cost | VentureBeatWhy everyone is freaking out about DeepSeek | The VergeOpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitorMark Zuckerberg tells Meta investors to not worry about DeepSeek | The VergeSam Altman’s Response to ChatGPT’s Biggest Threat Yet Is a Revealing LessonDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactZuckerberg wants to Make Facebook Great Again | The VergeMark Zuckerberg Just Got Political Again. This Time He Has a Point (00:00) - Intro (03:12) - Show Us Your Old Tech (05:37) - Apple SVP Interview (07:24) - iOS 18.3 Visual Intelligence (11:56) - Apple Sports App (15:31) - Severance (18:42) - Vision Pro Gaming (20:32) - iPhone SE 4 Rumors (25:09) - Sponsor: Notion (27:25) - DeepSeek Explained (34:13) - AI Arms Race and Privacy (42:34) - DeepSeek Profitability + Open Source (52:35) - Make Facebook Great Again (58:04) - Our Email Situations ★ Support this podcast ★Thu, 30 Jan 2025 - 62 - TikTok: There and Back Again, iOS 18.3 Apple Intelligence by Default, Galaxy S25 Edge
The TikTok ban saga is bizarre, but we tease out the details, the unexpected reprieve from Trump, and what it means going forward. Plus, iOS 18.3 temporarily removes a key feature, Apple Intelligence is on by default, and the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may usher in the era of thin phones.
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First Look at Miami’s NEW Apple Store at Worldcenter - YouTubeTikTok is banned messageTikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist | ReutersAbout availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States - Apple SupportEdits, an Instagram app on the App StoreiOS 18.3 brings two upgrades to Camera Control on your iPhone 16 - 9to5MaciOS 18.3 will temporarily remove a feature from your iPhone, but for good reason - 9to5MaciOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable - 9to5MacApple Made a Major Change to Apple Intelligence that Some People Aren’t Going to LikeSamsung's VR Headset Looks a Lot Like Apple Vision Pro - MacRumorsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: smoothing out sharp edges - The VergeThis is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge - The VergeNetflix Just Revealed It’s Doing the 1 Thing Customers Were Most Afraid OfElon Musk and Sam Altman take to social media to fight over Stargate | TechCrunch (00:00) - Intro (02:18) - Apple Miami Worldcenter (03:56) - TikTok Ban Saga (09:05) - TikTok Political Implications (19:31) - iOS 18.3 Apple Intelligence (23:12) - Notification Summaries Still Bad (28:51) - Sponsor: HelloFresh (32:15) - Samsung Unpacked Event (38:26) - Netflix Price Hikes (44:53) - Musk vs Altman: Stargate Initiative (50:19) - Personal Tech: Smart Hotels ★ Support this podcast ★
Links from the showThu, 23 Jan 2025 - 61 - Apple vs Meta: Who Actually Innovates? TikTok Ban Update, Sonos CEO is Out, iPhone 17 Thick
Apple goes all-out marketing it’s latest TV+ original content, TikTok’s impending ban, ChatGPT adds Tasks, Samsung and Apple may go with thin phones this year, and Mark Zuckerberg trash talks Apple on innovation.
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Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 Premiere With Lumon Industries Pop-Up and Visits From Actors - MacRumorsSuited ‘Silo’ character attends NBA game ahead of season 2 finale on Apple TV+ - 9to5MacTikTok ban timeline: Here's where things standSonos’ New CEO Sent an Email to Employees. 7 Words Stood Out MostOpenAI’s ChatGPT adds scheduled tasks feature in beta - The VergeLeaked Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim images show off its super-thin design - The Verge'iPhone 17 Air' Launching Later This Year With These 10 New Features - MacRumorsZuckerberg trash talks Apple in interview with Joe Rogan - The VergeMeta to Cut 5% of Staff as Mark Zuckerberg Says He Will ‘Raise the Bar’ - WSJMark Zuckerberg sports $900,000 watch as he calls time on Meta fact-checking | Mark Zuckerberg | The GuardianApple previews radically redesigned Mac Pro: 'Can't innovate anymore, my ass' - The VergeApple’s Tim Cook Plans to Join Musk, Tech CEOs at Trump Inauguration - BloombergTim Cook talks his nontraditional retirement plan, daily routine, more in new interview - 9to5Mac (00:00) - Intro (00:40) - Jason in Narnia (06:25) - Apple TV+ Marketing Stunts (09:17) - TikTok Ban Update (14:30) - Sonos CEO Is OUT (22:35) - ChatGPT Tasks (30:09) - iPhone 17 and Galaxy S25 SLIM (35:02) - Sponsor: Notion (37:07) - Zuckerberg Trash Talks Apple (45:56) - Apple Innovation Post-Jobs (59:44) - Tim Cook's Personal Tech (01:03:34) - Oldest Tech We Still Use ★ Support this podcast ★
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