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(00:00) - Intro
(02:51) - iPad Team Interview
(03:51) - Apple Gets F1 Rights
(08:51) - M5 iPad Pro Review
(17:05) - Apple Polishing Cloths
(20:57) - M5 MacBook Pro DEBATE
(41:15) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac
(43:20) - Sponsor: Interconnected
(44:32) - M5 Apple Vision Pro
(53:15) - OpenAI Atlas Browser
(01:01:01) - Amazon Ai Products
(01:05:46) - Tea App Removed
(01:06:20) - WhatsApp Removes ChatGPT
(01:07:20) - iPhone Air "Demand"
(01:12:58) - iOS 26.1 Liquid Glass Toggle
(01:14:03) - AWS Outage
(01:15:53) - Listener Voicemail
(01:20:25) - Ai Customer Support

M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, Apple TV in Apple TV, Spotify Podcasts on Netflix

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:38:49 -0400

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 Reviews iPhone 17 Pro Camera - Photographic Styles, 4x Telephoto, More!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:21:38 -0400

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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(00:29) - Evolution of iPhone Cameras
(04:36) - Photographic Styles
(15:03) - iPhone 17 Pro 4x Lens
(25:02) - iPhone Air vs Pro Camera
(27:28) - Camera Control
(30:05) - iOS 26 Photos App
(38:03) - Choosing Pro vs iPhone Camera
(40:35) - Apple Vision Pro
(41:56) - Battery Percentage

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AI Slop is Killing the Internet, OpenAI DevDay, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:27 -0400

OpenAI is disrupting every industry, ChatGPT and Sora DevDay announcements, we review Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Slide Over is back in the latest iPadOS beta, and AI slop is more dangerous than you think.
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(04:57) - iPad Slide Over is Back
(12:12) - OpenAI DevDay
(25:28) - Sponsor: Claude
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(29:33) - Pixel 10 Pro Fold
(41:05) - AI Slop is Killing the Web
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Sora iPhone Video App is Terrifying, iPhone 17 Selfie Cam, Amazon and Google AI Smart Home

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:38:51 -0400

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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iPhone Air Review: Delightfully Compromised, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:35:58 -0400

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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(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

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iOS 26 is Rough, Meta’s New AR Glasses, is iPhone Air the new MacBook Air?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:01:52 -0400

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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Chance Miller of 9to5Mac on iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and More

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:40:19 -0400

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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(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
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Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:36:01 -0400

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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(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

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Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:48:41 -0400

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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(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

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What to Expect at Apple’s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:37:50 -0400

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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(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

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Pixel 10 Gets ‘MagSafe,’ Google’s AI Camera Went Too Far, is iPadOS 26 Actually Good?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:30:00 -0400

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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(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

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ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity’s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:41:37 -0400

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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(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

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Apple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5 Launch, iPhone Home Screen Roasting

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:21:09 -0400

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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(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
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Apple’s Out of the AI Loop, YouTube Verifies Age with AI, Zuck’s Superintelligence Manifesto

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:00:09 -0400

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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(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

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Apple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are Actually Useful, AppleCare One Bundle

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:58:24 -0400

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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(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!!

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Is Tim Cook Holding Apple Back? Faster MagSafe Coming, iPhone 17 Colors Leak, Google Pixel 10 Event

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:17:11 -0400

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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(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

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Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models Exec

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:30:45 -0400

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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(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

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Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) + Phone (3), Grammarly AI Work Suite

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:06:26 -0400

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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(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

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Apple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All Just LLMs?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:06:01 -0400

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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(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

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Is iPad a Spork? iOS 26 Liquid Glass Criticism, OpenAI $200M Defense Deal

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:22:58 -0400

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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(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

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Apple’s AI Strategy at WWDC, Apple Park Impressions, Hidden iOS 26 Features

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

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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(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

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WWDC25: iOS 26, Liquid Glass Design, BIG iPad Updates, Shortcuts!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:58:57 -0400

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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(00:00) - Introduction
(01:52) - iPadOS 26
(06:44) - macOS 26
(15:28) - iOS 26
(33:00) - tvOS 26
(36:56) - watchOS 26
(40:54) - visionOS
(46:05) - Keynote Survival

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WWDC Wishlist for iOS 26 and macOS, Shortcuts Rumors, No Apple Execs at Gruber’s Live Talk Show

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:11:28 -0400

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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(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

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iOS ’26 Rebrand, Sky AI App on Mac, What Apple Intelligence Could’ve Been

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 29 May 2025 11:52:20 -0400

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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(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

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OpenAI and Jony Ive Join Forces, Google I/O Highlights, Hands-On with Android XR Smart Glasses

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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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(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

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You Can Now Airbnb More than Travel, Galaxy S25 Edge, M4 Max Mac Studio Review

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:41:01 -0400

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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(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

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John Gruber on AI Replacing iPhone in 10 Years, Google vs AI Search in Safari, and Siri at WWDC

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:54:01 -0400

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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(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

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Apple Broke the Law, I Was Deepfaked, and Even the Beach Has Ads

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 01 May 2025 12:11:41 -0400

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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(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

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Apple’s Siri Just Lost to Perplexity, iPhone 17 Air Looks Real, Apple Watch 10th Birthday

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:31:51 -0400

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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(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
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(36:40) - Sponsor: Notion
(38:30) - iPhone 17 Air
(44:18) - Apple Sports App
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(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
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OpenAI Social Network, iPadOS 19 to FINALLY Transform iPad, Apple Ads Are Getting Weird

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:18:15 -0400

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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(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

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iPhone 17 Pro Leak, 15 Years of iPad, Shopify Requiring Staff to Use AI, How Tariffs Will Affect Apple Pricing

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:46:32 -0400

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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(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

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Nintendo Switch 2 Specs and Pre-Order, iOS 18.4 Features, Amazon Bids to Acquire TikTok

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:50:46 -0400

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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(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

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WWDC 2025 + iOS 19, Apple’s Siri Shakeup, OpenAI Raising $40B, and THAT Signal Group Chat

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:40:57 -0400

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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(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

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Alexa Will Send Your Recordings to Amazon, M4 MacBook Air vs M4 Pro, Pebble Smart Watches, Pixel 9a Loses Camera Bump

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:14:29 -0400

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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(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

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Apple’s BROKEN AI Promise, M4 MacBook Air Review, iOS 19 Redesign

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:52:10 -0400

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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(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

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New M4 MacBook Air, Mac Studio M4 Max vs M3 Ultra, is Mac Pro DEAD?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:03:21 -0500

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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(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

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Amazon's Alexa+ vs Siri, iPhone 16e Reviews, ChatGPT Deep Research is Actually Great

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:12:35 -0500

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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(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

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iPhone 16e Launched: Here’s What's Missing, Humane Ai Pin is Dead, Apple’s New C1 is a Big Deal

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:47 -0500

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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(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

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Apple’s Privacy Battle with UK, TV+ App on Android, OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Beyond

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:24:10 -0500

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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(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

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‘Hot Tub’ Explicit iPhone App Hits EU, Apple's New Invites App, Sonos Making a Streaming Box

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:06:35 -0500

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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(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

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DeepSeek Explained, AI Arms Race, iOS 18.3 Updates, Rube Goldberg Email Machine

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:11:37 -0500

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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(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

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TikTok: There and Back Again, iOS 18.3 Apple Intelligence by Default, Galaxy S25 Edge

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:01:30 -0500

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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(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

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Apple vs Meta: Who Actually Innovates? TikTok Ban Update, Sonos CEO is Out, iPhone 17 Thick

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:58:00 -0500

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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(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

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CES 2025, Apple Intelligence False Headlines, Siri Privacy Concerns, Meta Removes Fact-Checkers

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:35:38 -0500

Apple Intelligence summaries are re-writing news headlines with false information, concerns over Siri privacy and recordings, Meta to remove fact-checkers and widen its content policy, Delta's AI-driven approach to travel and YouTube partnership, plus, highlights from CES 2025!

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(03:44) - Apple Intelligence Summary Fails
(12:28) - Siri Privacy Concerns
(24:37) - Video Doorbell with FaceID
(32:10) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
(34:29) - Meta Content Policy Changes
(41:51) - Tech CEOs + Trump
(50:21) - Delta YouTube + AI Keynote
(55:19) - Actually Useful AI Wearable
(58:55) - Nvidia AI Supercomputer
(01:00:56) - CES 2025 Highlights
(01:16:16) - Jason's  Vision Pro Take

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2025 Tech Predictions: Will Apple Finally Make Siri Good? OpenAI Bubble, and CES Preview!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:04:58 -0500

Can Apple actually make Siri useful this year? Plus, their missed next-gen CarPlay deadline, OpenAI's financial ambitions, our CES preview, and our tech predictions for the next year.

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:58) - Magic Mouse with Siri
(08:07) - Next-Gen CarPlay Miss
(10:15) - OpenAI Investment Bubble
(14:23) - Trump Trying to Stop TikTok Ban
(18:55) - Sponsor: Notion
(21:19) - U.S. Treasury Hacked
(24:03) - Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion
(30:57) - Undersea Roundabout
(32:49) - Netflix Christmas Live Stream
(38:44) - 2025 Tech Predictions
(01:05:55) - CES 2025 Preview

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2024 Year in Review: Tech Winners and Losers

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

We recap all the big tech moments of 2024, from Apple Vision Pro to Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, OpenAI Search and Sora, WWDC with Apple Intelligence, Pixel 9 Pro and AI Photography, Meta Orion glasses, and rate each as overyhyped or underhyped! Plus, we crown a tech brand winner of the year.

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(00:00) - Intro
(06:21) - January: CES, Rabbit R1, Samsung
(11:37) - February: Apple Vision Pro
(20:12) - March: M3 MacBook Air, TikTok Ban
(24:05) - April: Humane Ai Pin
(28:28) - May: M4 iPad Pro, Copilot+ PCs
(37:17) - Sponsor: 1Password
(39:03) - June: WWDC + Apple Intelligence
(47:43) - July: TUAW And Cloudstrike Fails
(49:33) - August: Pixel 9 + AI Photography
(51:56) - September: iPhone 16 Event, Meta Orion
(56:18) - October: iPad Mini 7, M4 Mac mini, iMac, MacBook Pros
(59:49) - November: Final Cut, DOJ X Google Case
(01:00:02) - December: The Verge Paywall, OpenAI Sora
(01:01:11) - Tech Winner of 2024

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Top 5 Christmas Movies! [Movies on the Side Crossover]

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 10:29:04 -0500

In a special holiday crossover episode, Jason Aten joins Stephen and Nate for Movies on the Side! You can hear more Movies in the Side at mots.fm and catch out bonus episodes in Apple Podcasts and Patreon:

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Apple 2024 Tier List, ChatGPT Gets 1-800 Number, Foldable iPad Rumors, TikTok Ban Implications

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:19:34 -0500

You can now call ChatGPT with a 1-800 number and Jason had a 15 minute conversation with it, Apple’s rumored foldable iPad, the potential U.S. TikTok ban and what it means for creators, and we rank Apple’s 2024 devices and software!

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:21) - ChatGPT 1-800 Number
(14:43) - Immersive Video Camera
(18:38) - Foldable iPad Rumors
(23:44) - AirTag Time Capsule
(27:35) - U.S. TikTok Ban
(43:47) - Creator Perspective on Platforms
(44:53) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues
(46:34) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
(48:18) - Social Mediapocalypse
(56:41) - Apple 2024 Tier List
(01:02:45) - Personal Tech: Bandwidth

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Better Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 (sort of), OpenAI Sora Review, Google Gemini 2.0 Talks a Big Game

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:24:32 -0500

Explore iOS 18.2 features including Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration, OpenAI releases Sora publicly with mixed results, Google is taking big swings with quantum chips and Gemini 2.0, plus, a surprise about CES!

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:46) - iOS 18.2 is Out
(06:52) - Visual Intelligence
(16:35) - ChatGPT Integration
(22:45) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
(25:01) - Sponsor: 1Password
(26:52) - OpenAI Releases Sora
(39:01) - YouTube Auto Dubbing
(45:21) - Google Gemini 2.0
(49:06) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(51:31) - Microsoft vs Google AI Race
(57:30) - OpenAI X MSFT Tenous Relationship
(01:04:01) - FBI Encryption Warning
(01:06:03) - Smart Glasses
(01:11:11) - 2024 App Store Awards
(01:14:10) - What AIs We Actually Use

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OpenAI to Release Sora, The Verge Adds a Paywall, and the Future of Online Content

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:25:39 -0500

OpenAI announced 12 days of “shipmas,” likely to include Sora video generator, a new reasoning model, and more; The Verge adds a paid subscription which leads to an existential crises about the future of online content; Google DeepMind creates interactive game-like worlds from a single image; FBI ironically recommends encrypted Messaging apps; and Stephen needs help planning an EV road trip.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:32) - Podcasts Wrapped
(08:28) - Restart Device Pro Tip
(10:14) - Tim Cook on  Vision Pro
(13:40) - OpenAI 12 Days Of Shipmas
(16:55) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(19:04) - DeepMind Interactive Worlds
(26:07) - The Verge Adds a Paywall
(38:39) - Future of Online Content
(54:04) - Sponsor: Notion
(56:17) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
(58:30) - Googling is for Old People
(01:00:14) - FBI Urges Message Encryption
(01:07:48) - Walmart Acquires Vizio
(01:09:40) - Intel CEO Ousted
(01:12:28) - Planning EV Trip

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OpenAI Future Web Browser, LinkedIn is Mostly AI Posts, BIG Audience AMA!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:32 -0500

OpenAI may create it’s own browser to rival Google Chrome, a new test shows more than half of LinkedIn posts are generated by AI, and a huge audience AMA with our top non-techy everyday carries, what 3 Shortcuts would we keep, and more!

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:30) - OpenAI Building a Browser
(16:31) - Microsoft Outage Fail
(24:14) - LinkedIn Is Half AI Posts
(29:04) - Zoom AI Rebrand
(35:51) - Sponsor: 1Password
(38:05) - Stephen's Tech Gift List
(40:31) - Audience AMA!

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M4 iMac Hands-On, Plan to Break Up Google, Top 5 Holiday Tech Gift Guide!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:10:23 -0500

Netflix failed at live streaming, hands-on with M4 iMac and nano-texture, the DOJ's demand for Google to sell Chrome, and our top 5 picks for the best holiday tech gifts!

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:40) - PTS Merch!
(08:12) - Netflix Live Stream Fail
(14:57) - M4 iMac with Nano-Texture
(22:14) - M4 Mac mini Review
(27:07) - Sponsor: Notion
(30:00) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues
(31:13) - Plan to Split Up Google
(42:20) - Where We Fix The Web
(53:08) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(55:32) - Microsoft's $350 PC
(57:19) - The AI + GPU Bubble
(01:00:38) - Apple News Ads
(01:02:08) - CNET Eviscerates Apple Intelligence
(01:03:28) -  Vision Pro Mac Display
(01:06:35) - Tech Holiday Gift Guide

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Apple’s AI Home Hub, OpenAI to Launch Agents Automation, Big Updates to Final Cut Pro

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:30:28 -0500

Apple released Final Cut Pro 11 with Magnetic Mask, caption transcriptions, and more, OpenAI nearing the launch of AI agents to automate user tasks, Apple's AI Home Hub rumored to come soon, the high barrier to enter the smart home world, and Jason’s wrong about his macOS Dock.

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(00:00) - Intro
(00:58) - Jason At Web Summmit
(05:18) - Primary Tech Merch!
(08:48) - Final Cut Pro 11
(16:53) - Find My Item Sharing iOS 18.2
(22:27) - Sponsor: MoFT
(25:14) - OpenAI Operator Agent
(26:01) - SearchGPT Over Google Search
(35:51) - Bluesky Makes a Comeback
(41:24) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
(45:10) - Apple's AI Smart Home Device
(49:29) - Barriers to Smart Home
(55:11) - Sonos Still Struggling
(56:17) - Threads Ads Coming
(57:03) - macOS Dock Preferences

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Mac mini M4 Review, iOS 18.2 Updates, Apple Intelligence Fails, ChatGPT vs Google Search

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:15:24 -0500

We review the new M4 Mac mini, pros and cons of nano-texture displays on the new M4 iMac, visionOS 2.2 beta with ultra-wide Mac display mirroring, Apple Intelligence summaries needs improvement, and why ChatGPT Search is giving Google Search a run for its money.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:56) - M4 Mac mini Review
(14:59) - MacBook Pro Nano-Texture
(23:46) - Studio Display vs Pro Display XDR
(29:23) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues
(30:55) - New  Vision Pro Accessories
(37:56) - iOS 18.2 Image Creation Tools
(43:46) - Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries
(50:58) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(53:44) - ChatGPT Search
(01:03:25) - Apple Acquires Pixelmator
(01:16:25) - Jason Bought a 3-in-1 Charger

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Apple Unveils M4 Mac Mini, New iMac, M4 Max MacBook Pro, and iOS 18.2 Image Playgrounds is Terrifying

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:42:16 -0400

Apple releases the new M4 iMac, completely redesigned M4 Mac mini, and new M4 Pro + M4 Max MacBook Pros with a nano-texture display option. Plus, we explore iOS 18.2 beta with Image Playgrounds, Netflix Moments allow users to share clips of movies and shows, tech earnings driven by AI, and Stephen bricks his iPad Pro.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:51) - M4 IMac + iOS 18.1
(11:50) - M4 Mac mini
(28:31) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(31:33) - M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro
(40:00) - MacBook Air Update
(45:04) - Sponsor: Notion AI
(47:27) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogue
(49:03) - iOS 18.2 Image Playgrounds
(56:30) - Tech Earnings Powered By AI
(01:00:45) - Netflix Moments
(01:04:01) - Nintendo Music App
(01:04:58) - Stephen Bricked His iPad

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iOS 18.2 Brings Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT to iPhone, New iPad Mini Review, AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:39:37 -0400

The latest iOS 18.2 Beta provides a first look at Apple’s ChatGPT integration, Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16, we review the new iPad Mini, test our hearing with AirPods Pro 2, and wonder when Siri will actually get more intelligent.

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:49) - iOS 18.2 Beta
(08:30) - Visual Intelligence on iPhone 16
(17:24) - ChatGPT Integration
(24:57) - Why is Apple Behind on AI?
(33:05) - Sponsor: 1Password
(34:45) - iPad Mini 7 Review
(48:33) - Craig Federighi WSJ Interview
(51:52) - AirPods Pro Hearing Test
(57:37) - Vimeo Spatial Videos
(59:14) - Submerged on  Vision Pro
(01:06:16) - Anthropic Claude AI Control
(01:12:20) - Passkeys vs. Passwords

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“New” iPad Mini 7, Robotaxi, Rockets, and the Elon Problem, Apple’s Future CEO

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:13:26 -0400

Apple announced a “new” iPad mini doing literally the least, Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft announced, Robotaxi, Space X, and the problem with Elon Musk, subscriptions will be easier to cancel in the future, Apple’s next CEO, and you can pry iTunes Match from my cold dead hands.

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(00:00) - Intro
(06:53) - App: Parent Path
(07:57) - iPad mini 7
(16:46) - Kindle Colorsoft
(20:35) - Sonos Arc Ultimate
(23:28) - Sponsor: HelloFresh
(25:59) - Tesla Robotaxi
(32:32) - Space X Launch
(36:18) - The Nuance Problem
(43:58) - Click-to-Cancel Ruling
(49:01) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(51:13) - Premiere Generative AI
(56:45) - Google + Amazon + Nuclear
(59:08) - Apple Roster Shifts
(01:01:30) - Airbnb CEO Interview
(01:04:10) - Apple's Next CEO
(01:11:46) - iTunes Match
(01:15:03) - iPad Alarms

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Google’s Doomsday Clock, Apple’s Product Cycle, AI Makes Full Podcasts Now

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:51:44 -0400

The DOJ investigating whether Google should breakup, Apple's M4 MacBook Pro leaked, Notebook LM generating whole podcasts with AI, satellite messaging during hurricane season, and the “right” pocket for your iPhone.

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(00:00) - Intro
(00:45) - Hurricane Podcast Setup
(06:19) -  Vision Pro Immersive
(08:50) - Apple Product Release Cycle
(18:46) - Sponsor: Notion
(22:14) - DOJ and Google Break Up
(33:19) - Ubers Using Full Self Driving
(39:47) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(42:43) - AI Podcast Generator
(51:01) - Satellite Texting
(53:18) - Brazil Unbans X
(57:19) - Choosing the Right Pocket

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OpenAI Raises $6.6B, October Apple Event, More Sites Testing Paywalls, Jason Tries Full Self-Driving

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:05:11 -0400

OpenAI’s $6.6B funding round is the largest in history, iPadOS 18 still not release for M4 iPad Pro, what’s going on with Apple software, possible October Apple event, CNN and The Verge possible paywalls, and Jason takes Tesla’s Full Self Driving on a 250-mile road trip.

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:00) - iPhone 16 Colors
(04:47) - OpenAI Raises $6.6B
(12:10) - Apple Intelligence Rollout
(17:59) - What is Happening to Apple Software
(25:10) - M4 October Apple Event
(32:57) - Juno  Vision Pro App
(35:34) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(38:50) - Amazon Prime Adding Ads
(44:14) - CNN Testing Paywalls
(56:49) - WordPress Drama
(59:32) - Epic Suing Google
(01:00:35) - Office One-Time Purchase
(01:03:32) - Jason Tries Full Self Driving

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Meta Orion AR Glasses, MKBHD’s App Fail, iPhone 16 Pro One Week Review

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:00:47 -0400

Meta shows off its prototype AR glasses, a must-change setting on watchOS 11, Marques Brownlee's ‘Panels’ app draws all the schadenfreude, our review of iPhone 16 Pro after one week, Jony Ive teams up with OpenAI to make a gadget Stephen will surely buy, and recent departures from OpenAI.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:05) - Meta's Orion AR Glasses
(14:14) - Rabbit R1 is Dead
(17:27) - watchOS 11 Fail
(23:07) - 80% iPhone Charging
(24:47) - Apple Intelligence Commercials
(28:23) - iPhone 16 Pro Review
(36:17) - AirPods 4 ANC Review
(40:32) - Sponsor: 1Password
(42:20) - MKBHD's Wallpaper App
(56:01) - OpenAI Transitions
(01:07:36) - Jony Ive Profile
(01:10:10) - Goodbye, iMore
(01:15:25) - Apple Watch Series 10 vs Ultra 2

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iPhone 16 Reviews, AirPods 4 Hands-On, Instagram Teens Explained, ChatGPT Can Reason Now

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:26:53 -0400

Early reviews of iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are out and we highlight the big camera upgrades, we have AirPods 4 in-hand and review their noise cancelling compared to AirPods Pro 2, why Instagram's latest safety feature for teens may fall short, ChatGPT has a model that can now reason, and we roast iPhone docks from the community!

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(00:00) - Intro
(06:21) - iPhone 16 Reviews
(09:37) - iPhone 16 Pro Camera
(21:36) - Watch Series 10
(25:23) - AirPods 4
(35:13) - iOS 18 Update
(42:42) - macOS Sequoia
(45:34) - watchOS 11
(50:28) - Instagram Teen Accounts
(01:01:11) - Verizon Plan Outrage
(01:03:56) - ChatGPT Reasoning Model
(01:07:09) - Jason's 3-in-1 Charger
(01:10:08) - iPhone Dock Roasting

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iPhone 16 Pre-Orders, iOS 18.2 and Apple Intelligence, Taylor Swift Responds to AI Deepfake

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:38:51 -0400

We cover more details from the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch lineup, iOS 18.2 and Apple Intelligence coming later this year, M4 Mac mini and what we hope to see at an October event, Taylor Swift responds to AI deepfake, the legacy of James Earl Jones, and Jason’s unboxing surprise!

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:35) - Apple Needs an Editor
(10:27) - iPhone 16 Cases
(12:32) - 25W MagSafe Charging
(17:18) - AirPods 4 vs ANC
(20:15) - Watch Software Features
(25:14) - iOS 18.2 and Siri
(29:04) - AirPods Pro as Hearing Aids
(34:25) - Sponsor: 1Password
(37:38) - iPhone 16 Pre-Orders
(46:19) - October Apple Event
(54:32) - Huawei Tri-Fold Phone
(56:22) - OpenAI Funding and IPO
(01:03:00) - Taylor Swift Responds to AI Fake
(01:05:50) - James Earl Jones Passes
(01:09:43) - Jason's Unboxing Surprise

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Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4: LIVE Event Recap

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:57:54 -0400

Our LIVE broadcast recapping everything Apple announced at its Glowtime event, including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and few misses too.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:12) - Apple Watch Series 10
(15:19) - Apple Watch Ultra 2
(21:18) - AirPods 4
(25:29) - AirPods Pro
(26:05) - AirPods Max
(31:50) - iPhone 16
(37:09) - Visual Intelligence
(41:00) - iPhone 16 Pro
(51:27) - Our Pre-Orders

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Apple iPhone 16 Event Preview, Oprah's AI TV Special with MKBHD, Pixel 9 Pro Review

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:08:21 -0400

We preview everything you can expect from next week’s Glowtime Apple event, including iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple Watch X rumors, plus discuss Oprah’s controversial AI television special, Stephen reviews the Pixel 9 Pro, and EU’s browser shenanigans is getting ridiculous.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:11) - Donate To St. Jude
(06:11) - Apple Event Preview
(07:27) - iPhone 16 Feature Rumors
(11:34) - iPhone 16 Capture Button
(16:04) - 5X Camera IPhone 16 Pro
(21:00) - Faster Charging Speeds
(24:27) - iPhone Pre-Order Dates
(27:38) - Apple Intelligence on All iPhones
(33:41) - Wi-Fi 7 and MagSafe Charging
(36:21) - Bluetooth 6.0 and Find My
(38:27) - iPhone Brown Color
(42:37) - AirPods 4 Rumors
(45:12) - Apple Watch X
(49:30) - Apple Sports App
(52:51) - Nvidia Stock Drops
(56:47) - Oprah's AI TV Special
(01:06:55) - EU Browser Shenanigans
(01:12:01) - Pixel 9 Pro Review

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iPhone 16 Event Invites, iOS 18.1 Photo Clean Up, How Sentient is AI?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:29:44 -0400

Apple announces “It’s Glow Time” event for September 9 where we expect to see iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10 and more, we dive into iOS 18.1's Photo Clean Up feature, how sentient is AI right now, and Stephen is dabbling with a Pixel 9 Pro XL.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:06) - Vertu Phones
(07:31) - St. Jude
(09:49) - iPhone 16 Event
(13:42) - Apple Device Naming
(17:51) - Event Predictions
(24:47) - iOS 18.1 Photo Clean Up
(29:18) - iOS 18 Photo Redesign
(34:14) - Apple Intelligence Summaries
(39:04) - Apple Staff Transitions
(46:23) - Shot On iPhone
(51:51) - OpenAI Funding Round
(54:34) - How Sentient Is AI?
(01:02:48) - ESPN's TV Guide
(01:05:09) - Pixel 9 Pro XL

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M4 Mac Mini Rumors, OpenAI “Don’t Sue Us” Deals, What’s on Your Mac Desktop?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, we discuss rumors and the forthcoming M4 Mac Mini, Sonos CEO on reverting to the old app, Condé Nast's new partnership with OpenAI, and personal tech covers how we use our Mac Desktops!

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:51) - Charger Situations
(04:53) - Apple Podcasts on Web
(09:43) - On Apple Rumors
(14:52) - M4 Mac Mini Rumors
(22:47) - Sonos App Debacle
(29:32) - Sponsor: 1Password
(31:47) - Jason on Beta
(33:14) - OpenAI X Conde Nast
(38:41) - Anthropic Sued
(42:38) - Google Lawsuit
(44:26) - Teams for Personal Use?
(47:40) - New Waymo Car
(48:51) - Mac Desktop Preferences

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Google Pixel 9 Event, How Much AI Photos Is Too Much? Apple vs Patreon Creators

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:16:27 -0400

Google announced its Pixel 9 lineup along with numerous Gemini features built-in, Pixel’s new Magic Editor may take AI photography a bit too far, Apple’s 30% cut of Patreon subscriptions will hurt creators, Sonos may backpedal its app redesign, and Jason has *the worst* take on nightstand chargers.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:23) - Apple TV Stick
(04:37) - 30-Pin AirPlay Adapter
(06:39) - Pixel 9 Event
(10:35) - Pixel Screenshots Recall
(16:32) - AI Magic Editor
(23:54) - Pixel Add Me Feature
(27:00) - Google Calls Out Apple
(31:48) - Pixel Buds Pro 2
(33:38) - Pixel Watch 3
(40:06) - Patreon vs. Apple
(47:08) - Spotify In-App Pricing
(47:51) - iPhone NFC Opens Up
(49:41) - Sonos App Fiasco
(51:38) - DOJ Plans for Google
(54:28) - ChatGPT Responds in Cloned Voice
(55:44) - Disney Wrongful Death Lawsuit
(59:15) - Nightstand Chargers

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Google is a ‘Monopolist’ Judge Rules, Apple Search Engine Play, X is Grasping at Straws

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400

We explore Apple's record-breaking quarterly results and increasing services revenue, a judge's ruling on Google as a monopolist in US antitrust case, Apple is definitely making a search engine, X CEO Linda Yaccarino promises to sue advertisers for boycotting the platform, iOS 18 beta reveals a Thanos snap feature for ads, and Google kills yet another product.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:48) - Friend AI Interview
(09:47) - iOS 18 Thanos Ad Snap
(13:11) - iPad Comeback + Services
(17:21) - Google is Monopolist
(35:15) - X to Sue Advertisers
(47:17) - Google Kills Chromecast
(52:05) - App for Books and Movies

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What Exactly Is Friend AI? Interview with Adam Lisagor and Kailee McGee

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:01:37 -0400

After getting burned by Humane’s Ai Pin and Rabbit R1, we’ve been skeptical of AI gadgets. But a new device called Friend entered the chat, so we interviewed Adam Lisagor of Sandwich Video and “Friend” trailer director Kaylee McGee about their first hand experience with this new type of AI wearable. We get pretty philosophical too, like free will kind of stuff.

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(03:17) - What Is Friend AI?
(07:09) - Friend Trailer BTS
(13:14) - Friend AI Hardware
(18:16) - Who Is This For?
(24:45) - Free Will and AI
(31:28) - Positive Friend Experiences
(39:07) -  Vision Pro

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Apple Intelligence Deep-Dive, OpenAI’s SearchGPT, More Weird AI Gadgets Coming

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:14:30 -0400

We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia, OpenAI announces SearchGPT prototype, Epic CEO has the worst Find My take, Logitech CEO wants to sell you a subscription mouse and apparently doesn’t care about smart home, Instagram’s AI creator doppelgängers feature, and our go-to Apple Watch bands!

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:41) - Apple Intelligence In-Depth
(11:47) - Summary Features
(18:25) - AI Writing Tools
(25:19) - Call Recording
(30:48) - iOS 18 Control Center
(33:26) - Photos App Redesign
(37:11) - RCS on iPhone
(44:03) - Worst Find My Take
(46:47) - Logitech Subscription Mouse
(51:37) - OpenAI's SearchGPT
(54:14) - Instagram AI Creators
(01:00:42) - Friend AI Necklace
(01:07:03) - Earnings Lightning Round
(01:11:24) - Apple Watch Bands

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Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, Y2k Came 24 Years Late, Has Netflix Won the Streaming Wars?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:16:07 -0400

CrowdStrike takes down 8.5 million PC’s, Apple Maps now on the web, new  Vision Pro immersive experiences, Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, and is Netflix really the top streaming service?

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:08) - Big Apple Trip
(08:34) - HUGE Apple News
(10:20) - CrowdStrike Failure
(19:10) -  Vision Pro Content
(27:32) - Sponsor: 1Password
(30:46) - Apple Cuts Hollywood Spending
(38:09) - Apple Maps On Web
(43:35) - Threads For News
(49:31) - Tesla Earnings Miss
(57:10) - NBA Streaming Deal
(01:02:01) - Apple Maps vs Google Maps

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Samsung Clones AirPods + Apple Watch Ultra, Zombie Apple Blogs, Are Folding Phones a Thing?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:29:21 -0400

Samsung announced new phones, AirPo…we mean Galaxy buds, and an Apple Watch Ultra clone, TUAW Apple blog made into an AI content farm by bad actors, Apple Intelligence may not come until 2025, and why you should try an iPhone clean slate.

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(00:00) - Intro
(06:08) - Samsung Unpacked Event
(06:57) - Are Folding Phones a Thing?
(09:56) - Samsung Galaxy Ring
(12:23) - Samsung Clones Apple
(19:14) - TUAW AI Content Farm
(30:46) - Apple Off OpenAI Board
(34:36) - Humane Execs Leaving
(40:40) - Apple Intelligence In 2025
(44:01) - Epic Games vs Apple
(50:10) - Digital IDs + Wallet
(52:08) - Smart Phone Clean Slate

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Figma’s AI Debacle, Smart Home Setups, Trying to Avoid the Boox Palma

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:10:09 -0400

Apple Vision Pro launches in more countries and it seems to be reaching non-tech people, Figma's controversial AI tool, Apple's new role on OpenAI's board, Jason tries to convince Stephen not to buy a Boox Palma, and we dive into our smart home setups!

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:57) - Boox Palma
(10:14) -  Vision Pro Expands Countries
(16:04) - Figma AI Debacle
(28:27) - Watch Ultimate AI Device
(39:24) - Apple On OpenAI Board
(41:34) - Vintage Apple Products
(47:54) - Smart Home Setups

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Apple Intelligence Not Coming to EU, RCS Live in iOS 18 Beta, Official Olympic Recaps with AI Voice

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:58:39 -0400

The latest beta of iOS 18 officially brings RCS support to iPhone, Apple Intelligence won’t be coming to Europe due to the DMA, EU sues Apple and Microsoft, some nostalgia for Skype, and the AI version of Al Michaels we offer Olympic recaps on Peacock.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:36) - Final Cut Camera
(12:35) - RCS In iOS 18 Beta
(17:26) - macOS Sequoia Mirroring
(21:35) - Apple Intelligence Not Coming to EU
(28:31) - EU Sues Apple Over DMA
(38:26) - EU Sues Microsoft Over Teams
(46:48) - Try Setapp Today!
(48:30) - Meta X Apple LLM
(49:23) - Alexa AI Upgrade
(54:08) - Olympic AI Voice Summaries
(58:12) - Google Search Infinite Scroll
(01:00:18) - Personal Tech: Email Providers

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Perplexity AI is BS’ing Everyone, Which Mac is Best For Me? visionOS 2.0 is Worth the Beta

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:35:29 -0400

We explore WIRED's in-depth critique of Perplexity, from ignoring websites’ request not to scrape content and making stuff up entirely, Apple's new on-device and server foundation models were training on…everything? And a sneak peek into Apple's visionOS 2.0 and iOS 18 with new discoveries!

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:37) - Dark Panel for TV
(07:16) - Perplexity BS'ing Everyone
(22:48) - Apple Intelligence Training Data
(35:52) - Try Setapp Today!
(37:08) - Apple Pay Later Cancelled
(38:56) - Humane Ai Pin Troubles
(41:43) - Help Me Choose A Mac
(47:13) - visionOS 2.0
(55:39) - New iOS 18 Discoveries
(01:02:33) - Eddy Cue Lore
(01:11:06) - Genmoji Super Cycle
(01:13:39) - Great Mouse Debate

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Apple Intelligence Explained, Is Siri Actually Getting Better? An Ode to Magic Mouse

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:19:41 -0400

We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence, what it means for Siri on older devices, insights from The Talk Show on Apple’s training models, plus, Continuity in macOS Sequoia, and a defense of Magic Mouse!

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:14) - Apple Park Experience
(14:07) - Running Betas
(18:33) - Siri vs. Apple Intelligence
(29:48) - ChatGPT Integration
(45:02) - Semantic Index and LLM
(52:04) - Apple's Training Data
(59:18) - Apple's Reaction to DMA
(01:05:00) - macOS Sequoia Continuity
(01:07:37) - Elon Musk on Apple Intelligence
(01:09:26) - Ai Devices Are Dead
(01:14:43) - Magic Mouse Appreciation

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WWDC24 Recap: Apple Intelligence Unveiled, BIG Updates to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and More!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:53:40 -0400

We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence coming this Fall to iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple’s integration of ChatGPT, new personalization options coming to iPhone with Home Screen and Control Center updates, Apple Vision Pro getting visionOS 2.0, and all coming LIVE from Apple Podcast Studio!

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:36) - What We Didn't See
(07:13) - Apple Intelligence Explained
(26:19) - ChatGPT + Apple Intelligence
(31:16) - Apple TV+ Originals
(33:19) - visionOS 2.0 Features
(39:49) - iOS 18 Features
(48:14) - Feature Lightning Round

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iPhone Parental Control Failure, WWDC Community Wishlist, Sonos Ace Review, Apple + OpenAI Deal

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:33:59 -0400

Apple had a serious flaw in its Screen Time parental controls for years, Nvidia surpasses Apple's market value, partnership between Apple and OpenAI imminent, and our community’s WWDC wishlist!

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:18) - Pencil Tip Direction
(07:12) - Apple Screen Time Fail
(18:38) - Sonos Ace Headphones
(26:04) - Instagram Unskippable Ads
(32:35) - Apple Hid Thread in Devices
(35:44) - Humane Ai Pin Issue
(40:33) - Try Setapp Today!
(45:52) - Nvidia Overtakes Apple in Market
(53:23) - OpenAI X Apple Deal
(01:02:19) - Open Letter on AI Risks
(01:06:55) - WWDC Community Wishlist
(01:21:16) - Periods Instead of Spaces

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WWDC iOS 18 and Siri Wishlist, News Outlets Make OpenAI Deal, 1,000s of Google Search Documents Leak

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 30 May 2024 15:45:37 -0400

Apple WWDC press invites go out and we run down our wishlist for all things iOS 18, Siri, and more! Plus, new licensing deals between The Atlantic, Vox Media, and OpenAI, and Google confirms the authenticity of thousands of leaked Search API documents.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:05) - WWDC Press Invites
(06:56) - Apple "On Background"
(11:33) - OpenAI + Vox + Atlantic
(17:50) - Google Search Leaks
(26:28) - iPhone Durability Tests
(28:52) - Apple TV on Android
(36:26) - Member Thank You
(40:05) - Kino iPhone App
(42:03) - What If... for  Vision Pro
(45:59) - WWDC 2024 Wishlist

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Microsoft Reignites Mac vs PC War, Scarlett Johansson + OpenAI Controversy, iPhone Badge Hygiene

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:20:22 -0400

Microsoft announced new Copilot+PCs with AI features like Recall that keeps record of everything you see, Scarlett Johansson takes on OpenAI for an eerily similar voice to Her, Apple's potential OpenAI integration, new Sonos Ace headphones officially announced, and Stephen shares some…thoughts on Apple Podcasts.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:41) - Microsoft Copilot+ PCs
(12:50) - Mac vs PC War Reignited?
(27:30) - OpenAI Vs. Scarlett Johansson
(34:39) - Apple Partnership With OpenAI
(43:50) - Member Thank You
(45:34) - Sonos Ace Headphones
(52:15) -  Vision Pro Immersive Content
(53:42) - Apple Podcast Rant
(01:00:18) - Robles Unit of Measurement
(01:07:18) - Pencil Orientation
(01:08:37) - iPhone Badges Hygiene

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M4 iPad Pro Hands-On, ChatGPT-4o vs. Google AI Arms Race, “I Liked the Internet”

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:48:21 -0400

We go hands-on with Apple's M4 iPad Pro and why it may be the perfect iPad, OpenAI releases GPT-4o as it races against Google Gemini, Apple announces incredible new accessibility features, and Jason tries to convince Stephen he’s using Apple Pencil wrong.

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:17) - iPad Review Timeline
(08:52) - M4 iPad Pro Impressions
(22:13) - Tandem OLED + Nano-Texture
(29:21) - New Magic Keyboard
(35:31) - Member Thank You
(37:21) - ChatGPT 4o
(48:09) - Google I/O 2024
(54:19) - Future of Web Search
(01:04:44) - I Liked The Internet
(01:13:22) - iOS 18 Accessibility Features
(01:16:20) - Apple Pencil Debate

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Why Does iPad Make People Angry? Apple’s Crushing Ad, Creepy Disney + Walmart Deal

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:32:25 -0400

We dive further into discoveries about the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air, debate its value against Macs, what we bought from the event, Apple's controversial Crush! ad, Sonos Ace headphones leak, and Jason reveals a startling daily habit.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:33) - iPad Event Redux
(05:36) - Nano-Texture Display
(15:06) - Current iPad Setup
(24:50) - iPads We Bought
(29:46) - Is M4 iPad Overpowered?
(45:15) - Member Thank You
(46:39) - Community iPad Q&A
(50:50) - iPad Buying Guide
(54:58) - Apple's Crush! Ad
(01:06:41) - Sonos Headphones Leak
(01:07:18) - Jason's Startling Admission
(01:09:32) - Brilliant Smart Home Dying
(01:11:58) - Walmart + Disney Ad Deal
(01:14:54) - John Ternus as CEO

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M4 iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil Pro LIVE Event Recap!

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Tue, 07 May 2024 14:19:45 -0400

A special LIVE episode where your hosts recap everything announced at the Let Loose Apple event. New M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air alongside Apple Pencil Pro, new Magic Keyboard, and more!

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:44) - Jason's Photobomb
(04:34) - M2 iPad Air
(08:51) - New Magic Keyboard
(11:51) - M4 iPad Pro
(18:21) - M4 Chip
(21:59) - Buying Options
(25:35) - Nano Texture
(28:44) - Apple Pencil Pro
(32:25) - Magic Keyboard Redux
(33:46) - Base Model iPad
(35:09) - Final Cut Pro V2
(40:42) - Logic Pro V2

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Rabbit R1 Review (It’s Bad), M4 iPad Pros, and What Is Happening at Tesla?

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 02 May 2024 11:54:35 -0400

Stephen is still waiting for DoorDash to work on the Rabbit R1, Apple’s M4 chip could debut in iPads next week, iOS 18 could bring Ai productivity updates, and Jason explains what is happening at Tesla.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:16) - Primary Tech Community
(06:12) - Rabbit R1 Review
(20:56) - Humane Ai Usage
(22:38) - M4 iPad Pros
(29:13) - iPad Event Expectations
(48:28) - Member Thank You
(49:49) - iOS 18 Calendar + Reminders
(54:40) - iOS 17.5 Repair Mode
(55:30) - iPad Must Comply in EU
(56:47) - What Is Happening At Tesla?
(01:06:23) - Nightstand Chargers

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New iPads Imminent, TikTok Ban Bill Passes, Hands-On with Humane Ai Pin

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:11:52 -0400

Apple announces its first event of the year, “Let Loose” will feature new iPads, President Biden signs the TikTok ban into law, what it means for creators, and we go hands-on with Humane’s Ai Pin.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:55) - Primary Tech Community
(11:42) - Apple Let Loose Event
(21:52) -  Vision Pro Sales
(29:20) - Thank You Members
(31:11) - TikTok Ban
(37:02) - Creator Economy
(42:07) - 1,000 True Followers
(47:49) - Earnings: Netflix, Tesla, Meta, Spotify
(01:02:54) - Humane Ai Pin Hands-On

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The Ethics of Tech Reviews, Humane Ai Pin Backlash, Game Emulators Come to iPhone

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:19:15 -0400

We dissect MKBHD's Ai Pin review and backlash, reflect on our own tech review experiences, if Ai gadgets have a future, game emulators are now on iPhone, Jason is very sorry about his Threads takes, but also now has an Apple Vision Pro!

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:16) - Shortcuts in The Washington Post
(05:36) - Ethics of Tech Reviews
(20:02) - Personal Tech Review Experience
(31:27) - Rabbit R1 Order
(34:04) - Nothing Earbuds
(35:43) - Member Thank You
(37:18) - iPhone Game Emulators
(40:39) - New Atlas Robot
(42:22) - Microsoft Vasa AI
(43:42) - Target Killing Physical Media
(47:49) - Jason's Sorry for His Threads
(54:49) - The Verge's Undersea Cable Story
(56:04) - Jason Got  Vision Pro

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Humane Ai Pin Reviews, Apple Vision Pro Aims at Business, Microsoft’s Silicon Fantasy

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:07:46 -0400

Early reviews of the Humane AI Pin are out and it’s not looking good, Apple Vision Pro is looking to the business world for its killer app, Google is bringing most of its AI Photo features to iPhone, Microsoft thinks it can beat Apple Silicon, and the internet just got WAY faster.

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(00:00) - Intro
(01:18) - Movies Going to Streaming
(06:00) - Humane Ai Pin Reviews
(12:39) - Sonos App Update
(13:37) - iOS 17.5 Beta
(14:55) - Apple's Ferret UI
(24:34) - DOJ vs. Apple
(27:22) - Google AI Photo Features
(33:23) - YouTube's Preeminence
(36:27) - Support the Show
(38:06) - OpenAI, Meta Trained on YouTube
(45:00) - Apple Vision Pro in Business
(56:12) - Microsoft Silicone Aspirations
(58:42) - ISP Nutrition Labels
(01:02:41) - The Internet Got Faster

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Google Search is Bad, Apple Getting Into Robots, TikTokification of the Internet

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:38:33 -0400

Apple begins to experiment with home robotics, Google Podcasts is the latest casualty in Google’s history of killing products, why Google Search is less useful now, and our favorite travel gear.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:28) - Spatial Personas
(04:54) - Apple Robotics
(10:23) - iOS 17.5 Beta
(15:42) - Google Incognito Data
(22:02) - Google Podcasts Killed
(34:55) - Member Thank You
(36:02) - Google Search is Bad
(48:55) - Spotify Raising Prices
(52:44) - TikTokification of the Internet
(57:48) - VR Age Limits
(01:00:58) - Solar Eclipse
(01:03:48) - Travel Tech

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WWDC 2024 Announced, Amazon Can Read Your Palm, Apple Sues Over Leaks

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:41:31 -0400

Apple officially announces WWDC 2024 for June 10-14 with some allusions to a focus on AI, Apple sues an ex-employee for leaking info on products, DOJ sues Apple, Amazon releases a new app that can read your palm, and creepy iPhone settings, explained.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:05) - Jason's Surprise
(04:20) - WWDC 2024
(11:07) - Apple Sues Leaker
(16:59) - DOJ Sues Apple
(28:25) - Phil Schiller Profile
(32:06) - Amazon Palm Reading
(33:51) - Threads in the Fediverse
(40:05) - Member Thanks
(41:51) - Weird iPhone Privacy Settings
(47:09) - Canva Aquires Affinity
(49:53) - Disney+ and Streaming

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Apple’s AI Partnership with Google, U.S. vs Apple, Long-Term Vision Pro and M3 MacBook Air Reviews

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:47:45 -0400

Apple is in talks to integrate Google Gemini or OpenAI for iPhone AI features, Humane's AI Pin nearing launch, MrBeast's $100M Amazon deal pressures Netflix, the United States sues Apple, and our long-term reviews of Apple Vision Pro and M3 MacBook Air.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:47) - Apple's AI Partnership
(09:50) - Apple AI Use Cases
(20:22) - Our Top 3 iPhone Models
(25:37) - Humane Ai Pin Launch
(31:39) - MrBeast $100M Amazon Deal
(39:13) - Member Thank You
(40:26) - Where Are iPads?
(52:10) - U.S. Sues Apple
(56:51) - Long-Term Vision Pro Review
(01:01:32) - M3 MacBook Air Review

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Tech’s Chaotic Evil Era: TikTok “Ban”, Apple Allows Side-Loading

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:00:14 -0400

Apple to allow true app side-loading in the EU, TikTok's survival attempts may have backfired, Jason and Stephen both have strong, opposing feelings about TikTok, Rivian R2, Royal Photo fail, and FineWoven case at the Oscars.

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:46) - EU App Store Sideloading
(15:58) - Brave Browser Graph Fail
(25:57) - U.S. TikTok Ban
(32:25) - Impact of Algorithmic Platforms
(49:17) - Sponsor: YOU
(50:36) - Royal (Photoshopped) Image
(55:26) -  Vision Pro Surgery
(56:56) - AI Amazon Listings
(59:39) - Steven Spielberg's FineWoven
(01:06:06) - Rivian R2

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M3 MacBook Air Hands-On and Epic Apple Drama in the EU

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:30:22 -0500

Jason has the new M3 MacBook Air in-hand to review on the show, plus we delve into the controversy surrounding the termination of Epic Games' latest developer account, Apple’s $2 billion fine in the EU, and Apple Maps vs. Google Maps.

Google’s AI Failure, Apple Car Is Over, AI Powered Siri

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:53:36 -0500

Apple pivots by killing the Apple Car project to focus on AI innovation, Google's controversial Gemini AI image results, Apple's potential new fitness wearables, Sonos' rumored high-end headphones, and most importantly, our coffee habits.

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:58) - Apple Car Unalived
(09:36) - NotFineWoven
(14:00) - Google Gemini Fail
(26:46) - Google Culture Issues
(29:07) - Customer Service Chatbots
(34:16) - Tim Cook on AI
(41:36) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(44:19) - Apple Fitness Ring
(49:21) - Apple Antitrust Case
(54:27) - Sonos Headphones
(58:18) - Reddit IPO
(01:00:30) - Threads vs. X
(01:05:30) - iPhone Betting Apps
(01:07:41) - Cloud Gaming Apps
(01:08:38) - Car Audio Shortcut
(01:12:42) - Coffee Habits

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Apple Sports, OpenAI’s Mind-Blowing AI Video Generator, Big Changes in iOS 17.4

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:49:17 -0500

We explore the new Apple Sports app and if Apple may one day enter the sports betting market, big changes to iMessage security, Apple Podcasts, and web apps in the EU coming with iOS 17.4, Amazon Echo Hub is the smart home control panel Apple needs to make, Sora is OpenAI's incredible video AI model, and Jason and Stephen debate on the battery percentage icon!

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(00:00) - Intro
(06:07) - Apple Sports
(17:55) - iOS 17.4 Updates
(22:39) - Apple Podcasts Updates
(28:02) - Progressive Web Apps
(31:22) - Amazon Home Hub
(36:35) - Wyze Camera Breach
(40:51) - Thank You, Members
(42:14) - OpenAI's Sora
(49:56) - Nvidia Makes Bank
(53:45) - Apple Vision Sports
(56:48) - TikTok on Vision Pro
(58:26) - Waymo Pauses Expansion
(59:14) - HBO + John Oliver
(01:06:31) - Battery Percentage Debate

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Is Anyone Keeping Apple Vision Pro? OpenAI Coming for Google with AI Search, Prime Video Price Gouging

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:28:32 -0500

The return window for early adopters of Apple Vision Pro is closing, and it seems there is a wave of returns. Meta CEO says “my headset is better than theirs,” Prime Video removing features unless you pay up, and OpenAI is looking to create a search engine to compete with Google.

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:12) - Apple Vision Pro Returns
(15:06) - Zuck Reviews  Vision Pro
(26:10) - Google's Big Game Ad
(32:36) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(36:48) - Prime Video Price Gouging
(46:15) - Apple AI Image Tool
(53:12) - OpenAI Search Engine
(57:13) - Slack AI
(01:00:14) - Mail Inbox Practices

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Apple Vision Pro: Ultimate Consumption Device

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:57:02 -0500

We go in-depth on our week one experience of Apple Vision Pro, Google's transitions Bard to Gemini and inserts their LLM across its services, Disney invests $1.5 billion into Epic Games, and most importantly, mouse or trackpad?

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(00:00) - Intro
(04:53) - One Week with Apple Vision Pro
(13:41) - Spatial Computing
(22:25) - Vision Developer Strap
(29:39) - Who Is It For?
(33:06) - Vision Pro Reviews
(48:01) - Sponsor: Hello There
(50:08) - Google Gemini
(56:54) - Disney Invests $1B in Epic
(01:04:42) - Sports Streaming Conglomerate
(01:10:24) - Apple Earnings
(01:14:59) - Mouse or Trackpad

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Apple Vision Pro Reviews, iPhone Changes in the EU, Tech CEOs Get Grilled, ARC Search App

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:42:03 -0500

Unpacking early reviews of Apple Vision Pro, in-depth on Apple's DMA plans in the EU including third-party app marketplaces, Zuckerberg apologizes to families for harmful content during a Senate hearing, and maybe Arc Search is pretty good.

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(00:00) - Intro
(05:33) - Apple Vision Pro Reviews
(26:31) - Apple's EU iPhone Changes
(42:57) - Support The Show!
(43:53) - Social CEO Hearing
(52:01) - Google + MSFT Earnings
(58:25) - Arc Search App

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The Veil of Utopia: The Mac is 40, Microsoft is $3T, and iOS 17.3 Makes it Harder to Steal Your iPhone

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:04:21 -0500

We go in-depth on iOS 17.3's Stolen Device Protection, Microsoft's $3 trillion peak, Apple Vision Pro sales numbers, Netflix getting into live TV with WWE, Jason goes OFF about “full self-driving cars,” and the Mac turns 40 years old!

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:54) - Stolen Device Protection
(12:24) - Collaborative Playlists
(15:01) - Microsoft at $3T
(25:27) -  Vision Pro Sales
(30:05) -  Vision Pro Reviews
(37:17) - We Appreciate Your Support
(38:49) - Netflix + WWE Live
(47:49) - EU iPhone Sideloading
(59:30) - "Self-Driving" Cars
(01:07:48) - 40 Years of Mac

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Apple Vision Pro Pre-Orders, Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked, “I Can Hear Your Face Scan”

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:03:36 -0500

We share our Apple Vision Pro pre-order war stories, accessories too, influencer demos of Apple’s new headset, we discuss the AI-loaded Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google's new 'Circle to Search,’ and personal tech goes back iLife and iDVD.

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:10) - Apple Vision Pro Pre-Orders
(16:00) -  Vision Pro Accessories
(24:52) - Influencer Demos
(38:36) - VisionOS Launch Apps
(42:03) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
(44:45) - Galaxy S24
(55:19) - Google Circle (Lens)
(57:49) - Apple Gets Their Cut
(01:05:09) - Follow-Up: Apple Merch
(01:08:51) - iLife and First Macs

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Best of CES, Apple Vision Pro Launch, Rabbit R1 and AI Gadgets

Stephen Robles and Jason Aten — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:14:26 -0500

Apple Vision Pro launch is official for February 2nd, we cover all the details and their commercial reminiscent of the original iPhone. Jason and Stephen share their best of CES picks, and some of the most insane tech from the trade show, including the Rabbit R1 AI assistant, and our personal tech: where do you place the macOS Dock?