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Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features, AI Generated Dead Actors is Too Far
Apple may have a ?Creator Access Program," AirPods Max 2 with H2 announced, iOS 26.4 coming soon, AI Val Kilmer to star in a movie posthumously, new HomeKit Video Doorbell, and Stephen?s home theater saga.
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MacBook Neo Review, Studio Display XDR Hands-On, Ticketmaster is the Worst
Our MacBook Neo review, an existential crises on Stephen?s Studio Display XDR, Sonos launches new speakers, Anthropic continues to fight the Depatment of Defense, Meta?s new scam safeguards, Grammarly?s AI mess, Ticketmaster is the mafia, and Stephen has an existential crises over an OLED TV.
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Jason's MacBook Neo Reviwewi tried editing 4K video on the $599 MacBook Neo - YouTubeStephen's XDR Unboxing and Set Up - YouTubeJason on Grammarly DebacleRAM® MountsMacBook Neo Review - YouTubeM5 Max MacBook Pro + XDR Display: Worth the upgrade? - YouTubeWhy the iPhone 17e is Genius. - YouTubeMKBHD's Galaxy S26 Review - YouTubeAnthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain-Risk Designation | WIREDGrammarly is turning off the expert review AI feature that stole our identities | The VergeSonos just launched Play, a new $299 portable speaker | The VergeMeta acquires Moltbook, the Reddit-like network for AI agents | The VergeMeta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunchGoogle?s Gemini AI is getting a bigger role across Docs, Sheets, and Slides | The VergeLive Nation settles government antitrust suit ? and dodges a breakup | The VergeTicketmaster Call from The Verge - InstagramTaylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster after Eras Tour ticket sales: NPRBluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down | WIREDApple's Smart Home Hub Won't Launch Until September as Siri Remains Unfinished - MacRumors2025 LG 77" G5 4K OLED evo TV unboxing and wall mounting - YouTube ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Who MacBook Neo is For, Studio Display XDR, Anthropic, Nothing, and More!
Everything Apple announced this week including the new M5 lineup, Studio Displays, compare the MacBook Neo vs Air, answer if Apple really did raise prices, plus Anthropic?s tense Pentagon negotiations, Netflix is out of the Warner Bros. deal, and Jason finally tries Claude.
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Anthropic vs the Pentagon, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Mac Backup Strategy
Samsung Galaxy S26 event with new Privacy Display features on the Ultra, will AI finally be able to order DoorDash, Anthropic's Pentagon negotiations, Perplexity Computer announces, Sonos trying to fix its app, and our MAc backup ?strategies.?
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Making the Best iPhone Camera App with Ben Sandofsky from Halide
Get an exclusive look at the new Halide Mark III app with developer Ben Sandofsky from Lux.camera! Plus, we discuss AI in photography, C2PA, and the camera used on the moon.
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Apple Podcasts Video is Complicated, iOS 26.4 Big Changes, Ring is Manifesting Minority Report
New Apple hardware coming at March 4 ?experience,? Apple Podcasts adding video in iOS 26.4 is more complicated then you think, Google I/O announced, RAM is becoming a real problem, and Amazon Ring may track more than just lost dogs.
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Stephen's Video on Apple Podcasts iOS 26.4 VideoApple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect - MacRumorsApple Music in iOS 26.4: Five new features coming to iPhone - 9to5MaciOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini - MacRumorstvOS 26.4 adds new 'Continuous Audio Connection' on Apple TV - 9to5MacApple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone | The VergeApple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts - AppleHow to publish video on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsPodcast hosting providers - Apple Podcasts for CreatorsGoogle I/O 2026 set for May 19-20Google?s AI music maker is coming to the Gemini app | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10A Impressions: (Never) Seen This Before - YouTubeExclusive: OpenAI Has Poached Instagram?s Celebrity Whisperer | Vanity FairOpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI | The VergeThe RAM shortage is coming for everything you care about | The VergeRing cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage - Ars TechnicaRing?s AI-powered Search Party won?t stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows | The VergeWarner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final OfferUniFi Travel Router - Ubiquiti Store Stephen Colbert says CBS banned him from airing this James Talarico interview | The VergeAirport Codes: The Accidental System - YouTubeRep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature - YouTube ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
How Long is Siri Delayed?? AI Ads Are Out of Control, Jony Ive Designed a Ferrari
Super Bowl AI ads are probably why RAM is so expensive, ChatGPT ads are here, Apple?s Siri update with Gemini is delayed ?again,? Ferrari?s first EV with Jony Ive-designed interior, and a wild ? Vision Pro experiment.
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Stephen's Vision Pro Experiment - YouTubeAn app developer is suing Apple for Sherlocking it with Continuity Camera | The VergeBen Affleck & Jennifer Aniston Star In 'Good Will Dunkin? Super Bowl Ad - YouTubeJurassic Park... Works | Big Game Commercial 2026 | Xfinity - YouTubeArtlist?s Official Big Game Commercial 2026 - YouTubeYouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles - MacRumorsChatGPT?s cheapest options now show you ads | The VergeHere are the brands bringing ads to ChatGPT | The VergeiOS 26.3 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here - 9to5MacApple?s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27 - BloombergDaring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ?More Personalized Siri? Apple Intelligence FeaturesApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearBlastDoor for Messages and IDS - Apple SupportApple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start and Season 4 (Exclusive)Ferrari?s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive | The VergeGoogle Photos brings 'Create with AI' templates to iPhoneOpenAI's Jony Ive-Designed Device Delayed to 2027 - MacRumorsAirDrop-Quick Share Interoperability Expanding to More Android Phones - MacRumorsMeta launches AI algorithm personalization feature for ThreadsTikTok launches an opt-in Local Feed in the US leveraging users' precise location | TechCrunchCoinbase rolls out AI tool to 'give any agent a wallet' | The Block ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
OpenClaw?s Dangerous Promise, Apple Teases ?New? Innovations, Social Network for AI Agents
Apple shatters revenue records, Tim Cook teases new innovations coming this year, Walmart hits $1T market cap, everyone?s still pouring money into AI, and OpenClaw?s ?skills? have serious security concerns.
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Apple Creator Studio Review, Is TikTok Dying? Gemini Keeps Winning
Creator Studio is out and the rollout was rough. We review it, plus AirTag 2 launch, Tesla ends production of Model S and X, Gemini keeps beating ChatGPT, Sonos finally released new hardware, Apple Invites might be bad, and is TikTok dying?
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iOS 27 Siri Chatbot, Will Apple Make an AI Pin, YouTube Shorts Are Getting Worse
Apple is rumored to overhaul Siri with a chatbot in iOS 27, and they?re working on an AI Pin, OpenAI said a hardware unveiling should happen this year, YouTubers will be able to create Shorts using AI-generated versions of themselves, and Stephen finally figured out Claude Code.
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Is Apple Creator Studio a Good Deal? Gemini to Power Siri, ChatGPT Health Launches
Google?s Gemini will officially power Apple Intelligence features, Apple Creator Studio adds new subscription pricing for Apple?s Pro Apps and iWork suite, ChatGPT integrating with Apple Health, and Digg is back!
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Creative Effort - Podcast - Apple PodcastsApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this yearWith Its Google Gemini Deal, Apple Just Made Its Most Intelligent Move YetApple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declinedWhat Will Jony Ive's OpenAI Device Be? Our Roundup of Best Guesses - Business InsiderGemini's new Personal Intelligence will look through your emails and photos - if you let it | ZDNETApple Health integration launches in new ?ChatGPT Health? feature - 9to5MacChatGPT TranslateIntroducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - AppleSome Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive Every New Feature Without a Subscription - MacRumorsVerizon outage: With service restored, here's everything that's happened so far | TechRadar2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O. - The New York TimesVerizon to stop automatic unlocking of phones as FCC ends 60-day unlock rule - Ars TechnicaX claims it has stopped Grok from undressing people, but of course it hasn?t | The VergeTSMC extends record quarter, profit jumps 35% on robust AI chip demandAlphabet hits $4 trillion market capitalization Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public | TechCrunchShortcuts Community | Digg | DiggNetflix?s first original podcasts star Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin | The VergeNissan is among the first to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US | The VergeCARROT Weather for iOS and AndroidApple: You (Still) Don?t Understand the Vision Pro ? Stratechery by Ben Thompson ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
CES 2026 Highlights: LEGO Smart Brick, Humanoid Robots, What is AI Doing?
In-person recording from MGM Grand, we share the highlights from CES including LEGO Smart bricks, multiple humanoid robots, the latest smart home gear, and what exactly is AI doing in everything?
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LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor! - YouTubeCES 2026 Day 1: Smart LEGO Bricks, AI Robots, and Smart Home - YouTubeThe State of Smart Home at CES - YouTubeLEGO Just Announced Its Biggest Innovation Since the MinifigThe Most Revealing Thing About Nvidia?s New Chip Comes Down to the Name ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
LIVE from the CES 2026 Show Floor!
We're finally LIVE from the CES show floor in this special bonus episode! Regular weekly show coming tomorrow.
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Apple in 2026, Launching New Projects, Listener Q&A
The Apple products we?re most excited for in 2026, special announcements from both our hosts, and we answer listener questions!
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Biggest Tech News of 2025, Our ChatGPT Wrapped, Favorite Tech of the Year
We look back at the biggest tech news of 2025, plus the U.S. halts new DJI drone imports, our ChatGPT ?Wrapped? results, and our tech picks of the year!
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Jason on Movies on the Side PodcastNelko Bluetooth Thermal Shipping Label PrinterAnker Nano Charging Station, 7-in-1 USB-CThe Task Knife | Grovemade® Elgato Stream Deck +US bans new foreign drone models in a blow to Chinese giant DJI | CNN BusinessChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped | TechCrunchApple warns employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays - 9to5MacInstagram long-form videos and full control of your feed may happenApple Intelligence summaries might get warning labels. That?s not enough. ? Six ColorsTikTok gets reprieve with Trump order but with twist | Reuters How Apple Builds Iconic Stores: SVP Deirdre O?Brien Interview! - YouTubeDeepSeek privacy under investigation in US and Europe; App Store impactApple Invites - YouTubeAfter a bruising year, Sonos readies its next big thing: a streaming box | The VergeScarlett Johansson calls for anti deepfake laws after AI video goes viral | The VergeMy Teen Switched to iPhone 16e ? Does He Regret It? - YouTubeIn an Email to Customers, Humane Just Delivered a Brutal Lesson in FailureWith Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on NoticeOpenAI expands Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT usersHands on With the M4 MacBook Air: It?s DelightfuliOS 19 Redesign Now Widely Rumored - MacRumorsApple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features - 9to5MacDaring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of CupertinoSonos has canceled its streaming video player | The VergeNintendo Switch 2 specs: 1080p 120Hz display, 4K dock, mouse mode, and more | The VergeAmazon Said to Make a Bid to Buy TikTok in the U.S. - The New York TimesLeaked iPhone 17 Pro Cases Show Huge Cutout for New Camera Bump - MacRumorsReport: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul - 9to5MacOpenAI is building a social network | The VergeiPhone 17 Air's Extreme Thinness Demoed in New Video - MacRumorsA judge just blew up Apple?s control of the App Store | The VergeAirbnb Just Radically Changed Travel Again. Here?s How.At I/O, Google Just Shipped Apple?s AI PromisesA letter from Sam and Jony | OpenAILink to episode
YouTube Gets The Oscars, ChatGPT is Now a Platform, AI vs Human Creators
Oscars ditch traditional TV for YouTube, ChatGPT?s image upgrades are significant, 5.2 launches with an entire app store, Merriam-Webster crowns ?slop? as 2025?s word of the year, and who are the players in the battle for your TV.
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Shop Rock Paper Pencil ? iPad Paper Screen Protector + Apple Pencil Tips - Astropad?Capture App - App StoreiOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone - 9to5MacOscars Bolts from ABC to YouTube Starting in 2029My Favorite Murder and The Breakfast Club podcasts are ditching YouTube for Netflix | The VergeThe Walt Disney Company and OpenAI reach landmark agreementReThinking: Margaret Atwood on? - Worklife with Adam Grant - Apple Podcasts (00:43:29)Introducing GPT-5.2 | OpenAIOpenAI?s ChatGPT Updated to Make Images Better and Faster - BloombergDevelopers can now submit apps to ChatGPT | OpenAIAI Thumbnail Comparison @stephenrobles.com on BlueskyGoogle announces Gemini 3 Flash, rolling out to Gemini appInstagram is putting Reels on your TV | The VergeMerriam-Webster?s 2025 word of the year is ?slop? | The VergeNew M5 iMac model aimed at pro users might be coming, per leak - 9to5Mac ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Is Apple?s Exodus Over? Australia Bans Social Media for Kids, Netflix to Buy Warner Bros.
Apple Silicon?s Johny Srouji says he?s staying, Australia enforces a sweeping social media ban for kids, Netflix makes a massive $72 billion gamble against YouTube, ChatGPT can use Photoshop for you, and Meta gives you some control over its algorithm.
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Is Apple Cooked? - YouTubeStephen Lemay Bio - Cult of MacApple Rocked by Executive Departures, With Johny Srouji at Risk of Leaving Next - BloombergApple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now - 9to5MacMillions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia?s world-first social media ban begins | Social media ban | The GuardianTim Cook meets lawmakers in effort to shift App Store age proposal - 9to5MacNetflix Just Made a $72 Billion Bet Against YouTubeNetflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion | The VergeParamount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York TimesGoogle Project Aura hands-on: Android XR?s biggest strength is in the apps | The VergeGoogle details Gemini in Chrome?s agentic browsing securityInstagram gives you more control over your Reels algorithm | The VergeInspired by all of you who started "dear threads algo" requests, we're going to test a new feature where if you post "dear algo" it will actually put more of that content in your feed!Sam Altman?s Sprint to Correct OpenAI?s Direction and Fend Off Google - WSJHere are iPhone?s most downloaded apps and games of 2025 - 9to5MacOpenAI hires Slack?s CEO as its chief revenue officer | The VergeYou can buy your Instacart groceries without leaving ChatGPT | TechCrunchChatGPT can now use Adobe apps to edit your photos and PDFs for free | The VergeTrump could introduce ?mandatory? social media reviews for travelers | The VergeSpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion - BloombergTIME Person of the Year 2025: How We Chose | TIMEWhat Amazon?s New Flagship Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Gets Write ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Apple Products Ranked Correctly, Liquid Glass Creator Leaves Apple, OpenAI Code Red
Apple design chief Alan Dye exits for Meta, OpenAI sounds a ?code red? as Google surges in AI, Sony A7V is out, Bending Spoons may be the tech world?s Thanos, and we rank Apple?s products, but correctly.
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This Shortcut Will Give You the Year-End Recap that Apple Won?tScreen Time 2025 Shortcut (00:06:04)YouTube 'Recap' is a video version of Spotify WrappedApple AI Chief John Giannandrea Retiring After Siri Delays - MacRumorsApple design boss Alan Dye departing for Meta - 9to5Macto commemorate alan dye moving from apple to meta, here's one of his best quotesToday we're establishing a new creative studio in Reality Labs led by Alan Dye, who has spent nearly 20 years leading design at Apple.Bending Spoons to acquire Eventbrite in $500M all-cash deal - Tech.euOpenAI declares ?code red? as Google catches up in AI race | The VergeChatGPT ads are on the way, but iPhone users can avoid them - 9to5MacHands-on: Sony?s A7 V uses a partially stacked sensor for silent shooting | The VergeSony a7 V Review: The End Game - YouTubeSara Dietschy?s Sony Grid - Instagram Sara on Primary Tech (00:33:30)Runway says its new text-to-video AI generator has ?unprecedented? accuracy | The VergeOnly Good Use of AI - InstagramApple unveils the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards - AppleThe best Apple gadgets, ranked | The VergeThe iPad's Software Problem Is Permanent - YouTube ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
AirDrop on Android, Tech Gift Guide, Apple Intelligence Conspiracy Theory
Android Quick Share?s new AirDrop ability, OpenAI?s secretive hardware prototype, ChatGPT and Perplexity want to take over your online shopping, our tech gift guide, and we have a theory about Apple Intelligence?
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Will Tim Cook Resign Next Year? Google Gemini 3 Might be Winning, Split View Returns to iPad
Gemini 3 is released and already performs better than ChatGPT-5, big features coming to iOS 26.2 including Split View on iPad, inside the Cloudflare outage, and Tim Cook?s legacy with Apple.
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An Interview With Oracle Red Bull Racing's Laurent MekiesWhy LEGO Just Announced It Will Sponsor an F1 Academy Team for the 2026 SeasonApple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 - AppleApple saved the best features for 26.2 - YouTubeGoogle is launching Gemini 3, its ?most intelligent? AI model yet | The VergeExplore new ways to plan and book travel with AI in SearchCloudflare CEO explains exactly what caused global outage | MashableTim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ?as soon as next year? - 9to5MacAmazon's Prime Video Launches AI-Generated Video RecapsPerplexity announces free product to streamline online shoppingTikTok Adds Toggle to Limit AI Content in For You Feed - MacRumorsAnalogue 3D review: the perfect console for N64 collectors | The Verge ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
GPT-5.1 Will Be Your Friend Again, Apple?s iPhone Thneed, Literal Quantum Computing
ChatGPT-5.1 launches with ?friendlier? tone and personality options, Apple?s new Digital ID for U.S. passports, iPhone Pocket accessory announced, Jason reports from Web Summit, and we literally discuss quantum computing.
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Apple Almost Fixed the Worst Thing About the Podcasts App. There?s Just 1 Big ProblemApple?s Losing Its Podcast Legacy ? Why It Matters, and How to Save ItTouching GrassmacOS 26.2 adds new ?Edge Light? feature for better video calls - 9to5MacGPT-5.1: A smarter, more conversational ChatGPT | OpenAIApple rolls out Digital ID in Apple Wallet for U.S. passportIntroducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - AppleHow are you styling the Issey Miyake x Apple iPhone Pocket?Hannah Fry on Quantum Computing - YouTubeDisney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout | The VergeGemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today | The VergeThreads targets podcastersNetflix might make its own video podcasts Valve enters the console wars | The VergeElevenLabs AI Voice Deals ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Apple ALMOST Fixed the Podcast App, Can Gemini Make Siri Better, More AI Slop Coming
iOS 26.2 brings big changes to Apple Podcasts, but there?s a catch, Apple?s plan to supercharge Siri with Google?s Gemini AI, OpenAI?s Sora app comes to Android, OpenAI and Amazon strike a deal, Adobe?s push into AI, and our favorite Apple Watch bands.
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Everything new in iOS 26.2 beta 1 - 9to5MacChapters on Apple PodcastsTimed links - Apple PodcastsApple Plans to Use 1.2 Trillion Parameter Google Gemini Model to Power New Siri - BloombergESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV | The VergeSpotify now has half a million video podcastsNintendo Store appOpenAI launches its Sora app on Android | The VergeTikTok announces its first awards show in the US | TechCrunchiJustine's first blog entry in 2025 ? iJustineAdobe Max 2025ATP MODERN Wooden Watch Band OrganizerTimePorter Apple Watch Band Wall Mount | Twelve South9to5Mac Happy Hour (00:05:45) ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Humanoid Robots Are Real, OpenAI Aquires Team Behind Shortcuts, Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion
1x Neo made a humanoid robot to load your dishwasher, OpenAI acquires Sky, including the team behind the original Workflow app that became Shortcuts, Microsoft X OpenAI deal for future IPO and AGI, Nvidia hits a $5 trillion milestone.
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Stephen on the Vergecast - YouTubeThe Vergecast Episode on Apple Podcasts (00:03:28)I Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird. | WSJ - YouTubeSky Acquired by OpenAI - MacStoriesFrom the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac - MacStoriesAltman touts trillion-dollar AI vision as OpenAI restructures to chase scale | ReutersExclusive | OpenAI?s Promise to Stay in California Helped Clear the Path for Its IPO - WSJOpenAI has an AGI problem ? and Microsoft just made it worse | The VergeApple in China (01:01:00)Amazon Just Announced 14,000 Layoffs. CEO Andy Jassy Meant It When He Said AI Would Replace Jobsmensjournal.comThe State of the AI Industry is Freaking Me Out - YouTubeWarren Buffett: I Look In The Mirror For Advice - YouTubeBecoming Superhuman ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
The Great M5 MacBook Pro DEBATE, OpenAI Atlas Browser, M5 iPad Pro Review
In-depth review of M5 iPad Pro, we debate who should get M5 MacBook Pro, OpenAI finally released it?s AI browser Atlas but falls short in areas, iPhone Air demand is scant, and Ai customer support is the worst.
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M5 iPad Pro, M5 MacBook Pro, Apple TV in Apple TV, Spotify Podcasts on Netflix
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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M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Vision Pro - Everything You Need to Know in 5 Min - YouTubeApple introduces the powerful new iPad Pro with the M5 chip - AppleWith the M5 MacBook Pro, Apple Is Giving the EU Exactly What It Wants?and People Are MadApple Vision Pro upgraded with the M5 chip and Dual Knit Band - AppleApple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band - AppleApple doesn?t offer trade-in option for M5 Vision Pro upgrades - 9to5MacSpectrum brings NBA games in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro - AppleTigers-Red Sox broadcast on Apple TV+ to use iPhone for live actionApple Quietly Just Put Every Streaming Service on NoticeEddy Cue Explains Why Apple TV+ is Now Apple TV - MacRumorsSpotify managed accounts are coming to protect parents from kidsApple?s Head of ChatGPT-Like AI Search Effort to Leave for Meta - BloombergInstagram says it's making the app more 'PG-13' for teens Spotify managed accounts are coming to protect parents from kidsSpotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal | TechCrunchWalmart Partners With OpenAI to Offer Shopping on ChatGPT - BloombergBringing new Veo 3.1 updates into Flow to edit AI videoThese are the Office icons Microsoft rejected | The Verge...Link to episode
Austin Mann Reviews iPhone 17 Pro Camera - Photographic Styles, 4x Telephoto, More!
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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AI Slop is Killing the Internet, OpenAI DevDay, Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review
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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Sora iPhone Video App is Terrifying, iPhone 17 Selfie Cam, Amazon and Google AI Smart Home
Amazon unveils major 2025 hardware updates, Google introduces Gemini for Home with a revamped Home app, iPhone 17?s front-facing camera is a huge win, and OpenAI?s Sora app hits iPhone and it may be the beginning of the end.
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Let?s check in with HP employee Imran Chaudhri. | The VergeAmazon?s 2025 hardware event: the 8 biggest announcements | The VergeThis is Gemini for Home and the redesigned Home appThe new Google Home Speaker is built for Gemini | The VergeThe New iPhone 17 Selfie Cam Is Totally Unnecessary and the Perfect Example of Apple at Its Very BestBecca Farsace iPhone 17 Pro Camera ReviewiPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of ThreeInstagram tests opening right onto Reels | The VergeAdam Mosseri?s ?we?re totally not spying on you? video is raising a lot of questions | The VergeSora launches on App Store for iPhone video creation from ChatGPT maker - 9to5MacSora SoarsYou Need to Be Bored. Here's Why. - YouTubeAnthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 in latest bid for AI agents and coding supremacy | The VergeMicrosoft Promotes Sales Chief Althoff to Help Free Up Nadella - BloombergLeaked unboxing video reveals unannounced M5 iPad Pro in full - 9to5MacAdobe Premiere for iPhone now available ? free with catches - 9to5MacLink to episode
iPhone Air Review: Delightfully Compromised, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3
We?re hands-on with iPhone Air, its incredible design, but has drawbacks like speaker, cameras, and battery life. Plus, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3 reviews, Disney+ price hike, Instagram hits 3 billion users, and the TikTok deal may finally be going through.
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The iPhone Air Is Apple?s Most Delightful New Product in a Long Time. Is It Enough?Want to know if you can live with 1x camera on iPhone Air? AirPods Pro 3 Review - YouTubeEverything New in iOS 26.1 Beta 1 - MacRumorsAfter a Week of Controversy, Disney Just Announced a Price Increase on Its Streaming ServicesTrump expected to sign a TikTok deal ThursdayInstagram Hits 3 Billion Users With Focus on Video, Messaging - BloombergApple cancels release of new Apple TV+ show previously set to air this Friday - 9to5MacJessica Chastain says she and Apple are ?not aligned? on decision to halt The Savant | The VergeApple Has a Blunt Message for Users: The DMA Is Making Your iPhone Worse ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
iOS 26 is Rough, Meta?s New AR Glasses, is iPhone Air the new MacBook Air?
Meta releases AI Ray-Ban glasses with built-in display giving us true augmented reality, iOS 26 Liquid Glass may be more cumbersome than its worth, AirPods Pro 3 are the stand out upgrade, and we debate Apple's trade-offs with the ultra-thin iPhone Air.
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Chance Miller of 9to5Mac on iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and More
Special guest Chance Miller, Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Mac was in-person at the event and offers impressions of iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, plus we cover Spotify's rollout of lossless audio, Vimeo aquired by Bending Spoons, and what iPhone we?re pre-ordering.
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iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 Live Translation, Apple Watch, iPhone 17 Lineup LIVE Recap!
Recorded LIVE we break down all the details from Apple?s iPhone 17 event, including AirPods Pro 3 with live translation, Apple Watch Series 11 with hypertension warnings, Apple Watch Ultra 3 satellite connectivity, iPhone 17 gets big display upgrades, incredibly thin iPhone Air, and tri-48MP camera iPhone 17 Pro!
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Everything You Need to Know - iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch UItra 3, iPhone 17 Pro - YouTubeLive Translation on AirPods Pro 3 Is the Breakthrough Apple Intelligence Has Been Waiting ForiPhone Air MagSafe Battery - AppleIntroducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience - AppleApple introduces Apple Watch SE 3 - AppleApple debuts Apple Watch Series 11, featuring groundbreaking health insights - AppleIntroducing Apple Watch Ultra 3 - AppleApple debuts iPhone 17 - AppleIntroducing iPhone Air, a powerful new iPhone with a breakthrough design - AppleApple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Apple ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Instagram?s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes
iPad finally got an Instagram app, and it?s terrible, Pixel 10 Pro 100x camera, Apple's AI plans for Siri may be powered by Gemini, AI search and ChatGPT saved Google from selling Chrome, and we play listener voicemail with expectations for the iPhone 17 event!
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Instagram Finally Gave Us an iPad App. It's Not What Anyone Asked ForAI Couldn?t Build My iPhone Podcast AppAnthropic is now valued at $183 billion | The VergeBuy Insta360 GO Ultra - New Tiny Hands-Free 4K Pocket CameraReMarkable Paper Pro Move Review: A Small Yet Mighty Digital Notebook | WIREDApple?s rumored AI search tool for Siri could rely on Google | The VergeGoogle stock jumps as judge rules it can keep Chrome in antitrust caseChatGPT Just Saved Google From Having to Sell ChromePerplexity's $34.5 Billion Dream of Buying Chrome Is Never Going to Happen. It's Also Kind of BrilliantWhy Google Is Really Warning 2.5 Billion Gmail Users to Stop Using Their PasswordsAmazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home | The VergeElon Musk Thinks X Ads Will Be So Good You?ll Look Forward to Them ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
What to Expect at Apple?s iPhone 17 Event, Tech Influencers vs Journalists, iOS 26 on Daily Driver
iPhone 17 event is on Sept 9 and we break down everything to expect, from iPhone 17 Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and more, what?s the breakdown of influencers vs journalists invited in-person, Stephen is running iOS 26 on his main iPhone, and MagSafe charging got faster, but at a cost.
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Apple Invites adds a helpful new iPhone feature - 9to5MacUK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption | The VergeApple Events - AppleApple Event Announced for September 9: 'Awe Dropping' - MacRumorsiPhone 17 Pro is coming, here?s every rumored new feature - 9to5MacMacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPadNothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples | The VergeOpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen?s death | The VergeElon Musk?s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple | The VergeApple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature - 9to5MaciOS 26 Unlocks FAST MagSafe Charging ? But There?s a Catch - YouTubeGitryin 12-in-1 Desktop Charging Station with 4 Retractable Type-C Wall Chargers, 40W USB-C Power Strip with Flat Plug, Extension Cord with 1020J Surge Protection for Home Office : Cell Phones & Accessories ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Pixel 10 Gets ?MagSafe,? Google?s AI Camera Went Too Far, is iPadOS 26 Actually Good?
Google launches the Pixel 10 lineup, now compatible with MagSafe devices, tons of AI features, Gemini AI coming to smart homes, Notion brings offline features, iPadOS 26 isn?t perfect, and FineWoven making a comeback.
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Masimo Sues Customs Over Apple Watch?s Restored Oxygen Tool (1)Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear | The VergeEverything Google announced at the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 eventThe best new features of the Pixel 10 lineup | The VergeThe Pixel 10 Pro puts generative AI right inside the camera | The VergeGoogle Pixel 10/Pro/Fold Impressions: Magnets! - YouTubeGoogle announces Gemini for Home | The VergeThe Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first fully dust-resistant foldable | The VergeOpenAI CFO: Computing power demand is biggest challengeWorking offline in Notion?Everything you need to knowiPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessory - 9to5MacApple Finally Answers the Question: 'What If the iPad Were More Like the Mac?'Apple Unveils All New iBook - AppleApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color - Apple ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
ChatGPT-5 Builds iPhone Apps, Perplexity?s Stunt to Buy Chrome, Apple Making AI Robots
The launch of ChatGPT-5 and deprecation of 4o caused blowback among users, Stephen built an entire iPhone app with ChatGPT-5, Perplexity wants to buy Chrome, live translation feature coming to AirPods, Apple planning an AI powered robot, and which tech CEOs would be in the Avengers?
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Sam Altman on ChatGPT 5 vs 4oOpenAI Just Announced GPT-5, Its Best Model Yet, and People Are Very MadI Built an iPhone App Entirely with ChatGPT 5 - YouTubeAn update on Blood Oxygen for Apple Watch in the U.S. - AppleSam Altman?s new startup wants to merge machines and humans | The VergeElon Musk Threatens to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings - MacRumorsElon Musk Complaining About App StoreApple Denies Musk's ChatGPT Favoritism Claims, Says App Store Has No Bias - MacRumorsAI Startup Perplexity Makes $34.5B Bid for Google?s Chrome Browser - BloombergPerplexity's $34.5 Billion Dream of Buying Chrome Is Never Going to Happen. It's Also Kind of BrilliantPerplexity's Valuation Jumps to $20 Billion in Latest Fundraise - Business InsiderLive Translation Coming to AirPods - MacRumorsiOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here - 9to5MacApple?s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home | The VergeThreads is no longer just chasing X. It?s catching up - Fast CompanyMicrosoft Is Trying to Poach Meta AI Talent, Documents Show - Business InsiderAfter 34 Years, AOL Is Finally Hanging Up on the Internet's Most Iconic Sound. It's Truly the End of an EraCassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone?s camera roll - 9to5MacWHOOP Membership Options | Compare Plans and Features ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Apple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5 Launch, iPhone Home Screen Roasting
Apple?s record Q3 earnings and commitment to invest heavily in AI, upcoming launch of OpenAI GPT-5, Ghost 6.0 launches with fediverse support, and we roast each other?s iPhone Home Screens!
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Apple?s Out of the AI Loop, YouTube Verifies Age with AI, Zuck?s Superintelligence Manifesto
Google is rolling out AI age verification along with the rest of the internet, Tea data breach reveals sensitive info but it?s still a top downloaded app, Zuckerberg's superintelligence memo, and where is Apple on AI?
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AI Bunnies on Trampoline Causing Crisis of Confidence on TikTokReady or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet | The VergeGoogle is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts | The VergeA Second Tea Breach Reveals Users? DMs About Abortions and CheatingDaring Fireball: Tea, the Women?s Dating Gossip App Riddled With Security Vulnerabilities, Remains #3 on the US iPhone App StoreiPhone 17 Pro in the WildThese Shoes Let You Track Your Child's Location With Apple's AirTag - MacRumorsTikTok videos are about to get crowdsourced fact checks on them | The VergePersonal SuperintelligenceDecoding Zuck?s Superintelligence Memo ? On my OmSteve Jobs - Apple Is Software - YouTubeMeta (META) Q2 earnings report 2025Microsoft market cap tops $4 trillion after earnings beatAstronomer?s Response to Its CEO?s Viral Scandal Is The Most Brilliant Thing I?ve Seen Yet ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Apple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are Actually Useful, AppleCare One Bundle
iOS 26 Beta 4 update brings back glass effects, AppleCare One live signup and walkthrough, OpenAI ChatGPT Agent and why AI browsers can be incredibly useful, Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks, and more!
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Is Tim Cook Holding Apple Back? Faster MagSafe Coming, iPhone 17 Colors Leak, Google Pixel 10 Event
Tim Cook may be CEO of Apple for years to come, but is the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' hurting Apple?s progress? Does Apple need a ?product? focused CEO, and what does that even mean? Plus Qi2.2 devices announced, Pixel 10 event scheduled, iPhone 17 colors leaks, Belkin is out of the smart home business, and our food tracking app of choice.
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Apple News+ introduces Emoji Game - AppleThe deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here | The Verge(Re)Classic Power Bank | MagneticActive Power Bank | MagneticOpenAI Livestream EventX CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down after two years | The VergeGrok's new porn companion is rated for kids 12+ in the App StoreJeff Williams, Apple?s Chief Operating Officer, Is Retiring After 27 Years - The New York TimesTim Cook?s run as Apple CEO could be much longer than you think - 9to5MacApple CEO Tim Cook on what it takes to run the world's largest company | Dua Lipa: At Your Service - YouTubeSamsung Z Fold/Flip 7 Impressions: Major Upgrades! - YouTubeWhy the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' Is Preventing Apple From Winning at AIMeta Hires Jason Wei, Hyung Won Chung From OpenAI to Boost Superintelligence ResearchApple lands record-breaking 81 Emmy Award nominations with Severance leading - AppleiOS 26 public beta rumored to launch next week - 9to5MacMade by Google 2025: Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 event on Aug 20Belkin is ending support for nearly all its Wemo smart home devices | The VergeReport: Apple's all-new smart home hub is no longer likely to launch this year - 9to5MacAll 15 New iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Colors Revealed in Latest Leak - MacRumorsZelda?s new live-action stars could be around for a long time | The Verge ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models Exec
Special guest Sara Dietschy joins the show to discuss AI tools, iOS 26 toning down the Liquid Glass, Meta poaches Apple?s head of Foundation Models, Bluesky is trying really hard to be Twitter, and?does Sara keep battery percentage on?
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Apple May Ditch Siri AI, Nothing Headphone (1) + Phone (3), Grammarly AI Work Suite
Grammarly acquires Superhuman looking to build an AI productivity suite, Nothing launches its first flagship Phone (3) and over-the-ear headphones, Meta?s Superintelligence initiative, 12-inch MacBook may return, and Apple looking to power Siri with OpenAI or Anthropic rather than it?s internal AI.
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Apple Took F1 Too Far, iPadOS 26 Features, Are We All Just LLMs?
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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Is iPad a Spork? iOS 26 Liquid Glass Criticism, OpenAI $200M Defense Deal
iPad is more Mac-like than ever, but should it run full macOS? Recent criticism of Liquid Glass design, more features revealed in iOS 26 beta, OpenAI?s $200 million defense contract, and concerns about the rise of quantity and quality of AI generated video.
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Apple?s AI Strategy at WWDC, Apple Park Impressions, Hidden iOS 26 Features
Deeper analysis of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple?s AI strategy at WWDC, Apple execs picking interviews, and Stephen?s experience with self-driving taxis.
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WWDC25: iOS 26, Liquid Glass Design, BIG iPad Updates, Shortcuts!
Highlights from all the announcements at WWDC25, including iOS 26 Liquid Glass Redesign, major Shortcuts updates, and iPad's biggest leap forward, plus macOS Spotlight, and more.
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WWDC Wishlist for iOS 26 and macOS, Shortcuts Rumors, No Apple Execs at Gruber?s Live Talk Show
John Gruber announced for the first time in 10 years, there will be no Apple executives at his Talk Show LIVE at WWDC, rumors point to Shortcuts being features at WWDC, and our big feature wishlists for iOS 26, iPad, macOS Tahoe, and more!
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Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs admit to 'dark' side of techJony Ive?s OpenAI device gets the Laurene Powell Jobs nod of approval | The VergeHere's what an AI revamp for Apple Shortcuts could mean - 9to5MacWWDC 2025 Likely 'Smaller-Scale' Than Past Two WWDCs, Here's Why - MacRumorsGurman: this WWDC probably won?t be Apple's AI comeback - 9to5MacApple's ChatGPT Rival Moves Forward, But Siri's Future Still Uncertain - MacRumorsmacOS Tahoe Name Leaked Ahead of Apple's WWDC Event Next Week - MacRumorsApple teases iOS 26 redesign at WWDC: 'Sleek peek' - 9to5Mac ? Support this podcast ?Link to episode
iOS ?26 Rebrand, Sky AI App on Mac, What Apple Intelligence Could?ve Been
Apple may be rebranding iOS ?26 and all operating systems to match the year, Sky AI app on Mac shows what Apple Intelligence could?ve been, the notifications we allow through, and do we need AI browsers?
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OpenAI and Jony Ive Join Forces, Google I/O Highlights, Hands-On with Android XR Smart Glasses
Jony Ive to oversee software and hardware design at OpenAI with possible hardware in 2026, Google I/O highlights including personal context Gemini, Veo video generation, and Jason goes hands-on with Android XR glasses. Plus, CarPlay Ultra and exciting WWDC news.
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You Can Now Airbnb More than Travel, Galaxy S25 Edge, M4 Max Mac Studio Review
Airbnb held a live event showing off a new app with experiences and social features, Jason was there live, iOS 18.5 shows Apple hasn?t forgot about Screen Time, Android 16's Material Three redesign, Samsung Starts the thin phone wars, and Stephen reviews his new M4 Max Mac Studio!
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