It’s an interesting show as we look at a few strange topics, including how AI is shutting down some refrigerators. We also talked about Muse, Meta’s AI tool that we really haven’t talked about before. It’s coming onto the scene very fast, and Meta may have some products that could change things significantly. Dave fills us in on Apple’s “prepare to ship” feature for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Follow t
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One of the amazing things about the new iPhone 18 Pro is that they have a little bit of water in them. That helps cool the A20 chip when it gets hot. The iPhone Duo is an amazing device and it will be very popular on preorder day. However, there are certain things the Duo’s cameras can’t do that the Pros can. Dave and I take a look at those to see if any of them are deal breakers. We continue our
18 Sep 2026Apple just had its fall event introducing several new products including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Dave and I ran through our thoughts on each product with a good amount of our time looking at the iPhone Duo. Follow this podcast Show Notes: Add my driver’s license to my Apple Walle Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pr
11 Sep 2026One of the great Apple executives announced he is stepping back from his roles at Apple. Phil Schiller will focus on his role as an Apple Fellow moving forward. Apple has announced price increases for its Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions. This is the second time in a year that Apple TV prices have increased. Bloomberg has an article focusing on some of the executives at Apple that may be retir
4 Sep 2026It was a sad day for the music world as one of the greats passed away this week. Dolly Parton was celebrated around the world when news of her passing reached the public, and every bit of it was deserved. Apple’s first event featuring its new CEO, John Ternus, has been announced for September 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. It is expected that John will introduce a bunch of new products, including the Foldabl
28 Aug 2026Sometimes we like to share things going on in our lives, this week is my turn. I just got back from a trip to Winnepeg, spending some time with friends we met last year. Besides being the nicest people I’ve ever met (that’s coming from a Canadian), they also showed us a really good time in Canadian cottage country. Dave and I also talk about some difficulties setting alarms in iOS 27 and a misstep
21 Aug 2026Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would. Follow this podcast Broug
13 Feb 2026Rumors continue about Apple coming out with some sort of a foldable iPhone that will be released this year and the follow up designs that will follow. The company released its quarterly results with revenue boosted by incredible iPhone sales. The way you buy a Mac online has changed. Apple has a new visually pleasing way of presenting the options and the Mac you are buying, while making your choic
6 Feb 2026We all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple’s plans to run their AI efforts using Google’s Gemini. Follow this podcast Brought to you by : Copilot Money : For a limited-time, when you sign up at
30 Jan 2026There is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple’s new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer. Follow this podcast Brought to you by : Copi
23 Jan 2026Dave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he’s learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was. Follow this podcast Brought to you by : CleanMyMac
16 Jan 2026If you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It’s time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple. Follow this podcast Brought to you by : Squarespace : Check o
9 Jan 2026Have you heard about the Facebook settlement where you can get money back from a lawsuit? Neither had we until Dave got an email. If you want to look ahead and see all of the products that Apple has planned for 2026, there is a good look at everything to kick off the year. The newest macOS has a cool new feature called Edge Light that puts a light on your screen to frame a video call giving you be
2 Jan 2026It’s holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple’s holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in Japan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no appar
19 Dec 2025With the holidays coming up, Dave and I talk about buying refurbished Apple products and whether or not we would do it. There has been a shake up at Apple with a couple of executives choosing to retire early next year. We have talked before about how great Apple hardware is, but 3D printing Apple Watches and the process they use takes everything to the next level. Follow this podcast Brought to yo
12 Dec 2025Thanksgiving is over and Dave and I are back at it! We have a great conversation about sharing some time with family over the holidays, a router failure and then dive into some big Apple topics. Apple’s VP of AI is retiring (finally) and Apple is revamping the entire team. Another Apple executive is leaving the company for Meta—Alan Dye who was responsible for UI is leaving, although some are not
5 Dec 2025There are rumors that Tim Cook is getting ready to retire from Apple as early as next year. Many think the leak was intentional to test the market to see what it thinks before making anything official. In Japan, users can replace Siri on their iPhones, something people in most countries would love to do. Apple’s newest product, the iPhone Pocket seems to be a success. Follow this podcast Brought t
21 Nov 2025Apple last week reported its fiscal fourth quarter, so Dave and I take a quick look at numbers and see where the revenue is coming from. We also talk about the reasons GM is ending support for CarPlay and Android Auto for future cars and reports that the next version of Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini. Follow this podcast Brought to you by : CleanMyMac : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and
7 Nov 2025Apple’s services divsion, which includes things like iCloud analytics Apple Music is now bigger than Walt Disney or Tesla. Dave and I look at tvOS and some of the things that have changed in that OS. We also talk about Joanna Stern’s experience with a home robot, which seemed a little weird. Unfortunately, it seems Apple is moving ahead with plans to have ads in Apple Maps. Follow this podcast Bro
31 Oct 2025My wife got me a pair of Meta Ray Ban sunglasses this week. I haven’t had a lot of time to work with them , but I talk about my first impressions. Amazon Web Services went down this week and it took some of the biggest tech companies along with it. So much money and expertise all taken out because of one simple mistake. Apple’s recently released products are availble for pickup now and there doesn
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