The tech streets are talking. But are we picking up what they’re putting down?

The Lowdown

Apple launches AirTag 2

Apple Cash is making instant transfers more expensive soon

Rumor Has It Quick Hits

• Apple to ‘unveil’ results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: report

• Apple’s rumored ‘HomePad’ device gets encouraging launch update

• Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin: report

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US-ification of TikTok is Complete

For The Culture

Is social media a drug?

The Hookup

Don’t reply ‘STOP’ to spam text messages

Note: Misidentified Craig Federighi for John Ternus in this segment. Corrected later in the show.

Apple is on top of the smartphone market. What can they do to stay there?

The Lowdown

Apple edges Samsung for the #1 smartphone maker spot

What will make iPhone Fold “work”

Apple urges users to update Home app or lose access

Why you should Reboot your iPhone

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Ads ARE coming to ChatGPT

For The Culture

Kevin Stefanski comes to the ATL…

The Hookup

Why you should block instead of unsubscribe from emails

Even still, you have to know what you’re doing...

The Lowdown

JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple Card

Apple Creator Studio suite is launching to take on Adobe

Apple chooses Google’s Gemini to power next-gen Siri

2nd String

Anthropic launches Claude Cowork

For The Culture

That’s Ludacris!

The Hookup

Smart Lists for the Win

We made some bold predictions last year…and made even more this year.

The Lowdown

We review our 2025 Apple predictions to see how we did versus what Apple actually did

We also make new 2026 Apple predictions to forecast what Apple will (or won’t) do this year

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In CES news…

Roku introduces new streaming service

Samsung unveils true foldable display

New “chores” robot on the scene

For The Culture

Suprise…Diddy can’t pay his people while in prison

The Hookup

If you haven’t turned on iOS 26 ‘Call Screening’ feature…

Apple dropped 24 security patches alongside shiny new features, but the boring stuff is honestly why you should update.

The Lowdown

26.2 dropped for all products

Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces

Apple will supply senior managers to advise feds on new US Tech Force

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YouTube to stream the Oscar Awards

For The Culture

“We told you so” Crisean Rock removes face tattoo of ex-boyfriend

The Hookup

How to sign and save your signature on Mac

Apple Music, TV and games are down. How will we entertain ourselves?

The Lowdown

30% off Mattel when using Apple Pay

Apple Music & TV outage

Tim Cook goes to Washington over Apple Age verification

Apple warns users on using Google Chrome

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Androids can now share live video with 911

For The Culture

Diddy Doc recap

The Hookup

How to customize macOS folders

A decision has to be made.

The Lowdown

Make Your Own Mac Pro

Apple Security Bounties Take a Hit

Leadership Shift with Apple Intelligence

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Netflix Bans Streaming From Your Phone to Your TV

For The Culture

“New” Media

The Hookup

Get your piece of the data breach pie

If you’re gonna spend money this holiday season, do it the safe way.

The Lowdown

Apple Black Friday Deals

Life without “Hey Siri”

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From Mac to PC?

For The Culture

Bel Air [Final] Season 4

The Hookup

Holiday Shopping Security Tips