It's a total AI podcast this week with topics ranging from Dave's ficticous AI simulator and a store owned and run by AI to Met's AI Mark Zuckerberg and Apple's AI glasses. Lots to talk about this week!
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Shares in Allbirds surge after maker of wool sneakers announces pivot to AI
Why did Microsoft raise prices or, more importantly, why did Apple NOT raise prices?
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Apple's MacBook Neo is selling much better than the company thought, which has caused a delimena it must now work through. IT would seem from the rumors that the foldable iPhone is a thing, but what should Apple name such a product? The Apple Stores are not the experience they used to be and Apple is closing a few of the retail stores.
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Dave and I are back and this week we talk about Future Sonics Ear Monitors, how they sound, where they came from and why they are so important for your hearing. We also talk about Apple's 50th birthday. Such an incredible story of a company that changed the world, with so many different products.
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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 8
Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary with special animated homepage
Paul McCartney Blazes Through Career-Spanning Set at Apple Park for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
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Apple has finally updated the AirPods Pro Max, but the update didn't bring a lot of new features, it basically brought the headphones on pair with the AirPods Pro. Dave and I talk about AI and whether Apple chose to stay out of the spending spree or if it was caught unprepared for one of the biggest tech changes in a long time. Do you know what could be in the figs you love to eat? Me neither, but Dave tells us.
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There will be no show next week.
Apple Adds ‘Genius Browse’ Movie and TV Recommendations to Apple TV in tvOS 26.4
Apple’s Platform Security Guide Adds a Brief Note on the MacBook Neo’s On-Screen Camera Indicator
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Is the MacBook Neo really that good? After a week of thinking and reading about the Neo, Dave and I give our thoughts on Apple's newest product. We look at all of the reviews and the use cases for the Neo and compare it to how we use our current systems.
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Rising laptop prices likely to further boost MacBook Neo sales
The MacBook Neo doesn’t officially support fast charging, but a beefier charger helps
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This show is all about the hardware Apple released this week and what a week it was. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display, iPad Air, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. A crazy week for Apple's hardware team.
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Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing with Mac mini production
Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR
New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don’t Work With Intel Macs
With the latest chips, the MacBook Pro now maxes out at $7,349
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Apple has reportedly ramped up production of the Mac mini in the U.S. The powerful Mac mini has become a favorite among many users over the years, including for use in AI in recent years. Another Mac in the news is the MacBook. Besides having a rumored touchscreen display, new MacBooks could also feature a 5G modem, allowing users to connect to the internet without having to to share a connection on their iPhone. Dave and I talk a little about Steve Jobs' birthday and the celebration that was done on the Steve Jobs Archive.
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There have been rumors of Apple announcing some new products in the first part of 2026 and it looks like the time has come. The company announced an event for March 4 to unveil some updated products. One of the products Apple is rumored to be released this year is a low-cost MacBook and according to Mark Gurman they will come in a variety of "fun colors." We all know that Apple is working on its AI software, but they are also working on three AI wearable products.
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Gurman: Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in ‘fun colors,’ launch next month
Apple Working on Three AI Wearables: Smart Glasses, AI Pin, and AirPods With Cameras
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Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would.
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Rumors continue about Apple coming out with some sort of a foldable iPhone that will be released this year and the follow up designs that will follow. The company released its quarterly results with revenue boosted by incredible iPhone sales. The way you buy a Mac online has changed. Apple has a new visually pleasing way of presenting the options and the Mac you are buying, while making your choices very clear.
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We all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple's plans to run their AI efforts using Google's Gemini.
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Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27
Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability
Apple’s ‘Creator Studio’ App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month
Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features
Should you update to the new Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform on Mac?
Apple turning to Intel for future iPhone chips, analyst reaffirms
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There is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple's new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer.
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Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27
Inside Enchanté, Apple’s AI chatbot for employee productivity
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Dave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he's learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was.
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If you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It's time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple.
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Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9
This tiny SSD adds up to 8TB of storage and is trackable with Apple Find My
Anker debuts tiny new 45W iPhone Nano charger with Smart Display, 180-degree foldable prong
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Have you heard about the Facebook settlement where you can get money back from a lawsuit? Neither had we until Dave got an email. If you want to look ahead and see all of the products that Apple has planned for 2026, there is a good look at everything to kick off the year. The newest macOS has a cool new feature called Edge Light that puts a light on your screen to frame a video call giving you better light—now you don't have to buy a separate light for your camera.
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