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iOS 26.2 brings big changes to Apple Podcasts, but there’s a catch, Apple’s plan to supercharge Siri with Google’s Gemini AI, OpenAI’s Sora app comes to Android, OpenAI and Amazon strike a deal, Adobe’s push into AI, and our favorite Apple Watch bands.

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• Everything new in iOS 26.2 beta 1 - 9to5Mac
• Chapters on Apple Podcasts
• Timed links - Apple Podcasts
• Apple Plans to Use 1.2 Trillion Parameter Google Gemini Model to Power New Siri - Bloomberg
• ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV | The Verge
• Spotify now has half a million video podcasts
• Nintendo Store app
• OpenAI launches its Sora app on Android | The Verge
• TikTok announces its first awards show in the US | TechCrunch
• iJustine's first blog entry in 2025 — iJustine
• Adobe Max 2025
• ATP MODERN Wooden Watch Band Organizer
• TimePorter Apple Watch Band Wall Mount | Twelve South
• 9to5Mac Happy Hour (00:05:45)

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1x Neo made a humanoid robot to load your dishwasher, OpenAI acquires Sky, including the team behind the original Workflow app that became Shortcuts, Microsoft X OpenAI deal for future IPO and AGI, Nvidia hits a $5 trillion milestone.

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• Stephen on the Vergecast - YouTube
• The Vergecast Episode on Apple Podcasts (00:03:28)
• I Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird. | WSJ - YouTube
• Sky Acquired by OpenAI - MacStories
• From the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac - MacStories
• Altman touts trillion-dollar AI vision as OpenAI restructures to chase scale | Reuters
• Exclusive | OpenAI’s Promise to Stay in California Helped Clear the Path for Its IPO - WSJ
• OpenAI has an AGI problem — and Microsoft just made it worse | The Verge
• Apple in China (01:01:00)
• Amazon Just Announced 14,000 Layoffs. CEO Andy Jassy Meant It When He Said AI Would Replace Jobs
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• The State of the AI Industry is Freaking Me Out - YouTube
• Warren Buffett: I Look In The Mirror For Advice - YouTube
• Becoming Superhuman

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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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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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• NEW iOS 17.3 Features! One you should turn on ASAP - YouTube
• 40 Years Ago, Apple Gave the World Its Most Beloved Product. Why It Still Matters | Inc.com
• iOS 17.3: What Stolen Device Protection Is and How to Enable It - MacRumors
• Microsoft briefly crosses $3 trillion in market cap
• Buy Surface Laptop Studio 2 Microsoft Store
• Apple sold an estimated 160K to 180K Vision Pro units
• Apple Watch: the definitive review
• Netflix, WWE Strike Deal to Move 'Monday Night Raw' to Streamer
• Apple Sideloading in the EU - Wall Street Journal
• Apple's Federighi rails against app sideloading in single-note keynote | TechCrunch
• The Apple car apparently still exists, could debut in 2028 with reduced autonomy
• UNCUT Tesla Self-Driving Beta on The Dragon's Tail
• Waymo - Self-Driving Cars - Autonomous Vehicles - Ride-Hail

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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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• Apple Vision Pro Accessories
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• Apple Vision Pro hands-on, again, for the first time - The Verge
• A Survey of Popular Apps Currently Compatible With Apple Vision Pro - MacStories
• Everything Announced at Samsung Unpacked: S24 Phones, Galaxy AI and One Surprise Reveal - CNET
• The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a higher price and loads of AI - The Verge
• Google introduces 'Circle to Search,' a new way to search from anywhere on Android using gestures | TechCrunch
• Apple to Developers: Show Me the Money | Inc.com
• Distributing apps in the U.S. that provide an external purchase link - Support - Apple Developer

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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?

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• Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple
• Apple Ran a Vision Pro Ad With Luke Skywalker | Inc.com
• Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit for iPhone
• Integrate with motorized iPhone stands using DockKit - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer

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Humane’s AI Pin commercial, Apple Vision Pro may launch at the end of January, Jason and Stephen are both undecided on going to CES, and—an era comes to an end—we share our personal history with Apple Stores!

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• With the M3, Apple Is Finally Talking About A.I. | Inc.com
• What It's Like Using Apple Vision Pro - by Jason Aten
• I tried every Apple Home Key Lock, here’s the best - YouTube
• Here's Why Apple Killed the MagSafe Battery and MagSafe Duo - YouTube
• Apple GPT is coming...here's what it could look like - YouTube
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked Event Set for Jan. 17 | PCMag
• DHH on Hey Calendar - Tweet
• Microsoft’s new Copilot key is the first big change to Windows keyboards in 30 years - The Verge
• The New York Times sue

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Stephen and Jason continue their annual tradition of reviewing the biggest news from the previous year. We cover the best and worst from Apple, Google, AI news, streaming services, and more!

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:58) - Apple's 2023
• (19:12) - Google's 2023
• (30:21) - Social Media 2023
• (41:05) - AI in 2023
• (49:52) - Tech Mergers 2023
• (53:08) - Streaming's 2023
• (01:02:08) - Best & Worst iOS 17
• (01:10:29) - Looking to 2024

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We break down the biggest tech news of the week and why it matters. From consumer devices to AI, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and more, tune in every Thursday for new episodes. Plus, subscribe for an ad-free version of the show and bonus content every week!

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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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