Episode 396: MacBook Air, Apple Music, and Manufacturing
Release Date: 08/01/2025
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The big news that shook the tech world this week is Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple after over a decade at the helm of the company. Dave and I take a look at the things Tim did right and a few things he did wrong before exploring his successor, John Ternus and what he can bring to the table. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching City of Shadows, Netflix Project Hail Mary
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It's a total AI podcast this week with topics ranging from Dave's ficticous AI simulator and a store owned and run by AI to Met's AI Mark Zuckerberg and Apple's AI glasses. Lots to talk about this week! Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Dark Winds, AMC+ Saturday Night, Netflix
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Apple's MacBook Neo is selling much better than the company thought, which has caused a delimena it must now work through. IT would seem from the rumors that the foldable iPhone is a thing, but what should Apple name such a product? The Apple Stores are not the experience they used to be and Apple is closing a few of the retail stores. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Detective Hole, Netflix Untamed, Netflix
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Dave and I are back and this week we talk about Future Sonics Ear Monitors, how they sound, where they came from and why they are so important for your hearing. We also talk about Apple's 50th birthday. Such an incredible story of a company that changed the world, with so many different products. Brought to you by: : Check out to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DALRYMPLE. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Surface, Apple TV Launch of the Artemis II space craft Sinners, HBO
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Apple has finally updated the AirPods Pro Max, but the update didn't bring a lot of new features, it basically brought the headphones on pair with the AirPods Pro. Dave and I talk about AI and whether Apple chose to stay out of the spending spree or if it was caught unprepared for one of the biggest tech changes in a long time. Do you know what could be in the figs you love to eat? Me neither, but Dave tells us. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: ...
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Is the MacBook Neo really that good? After a week of thinking and reading about the Neo, Dave and I give our thoughts on Apple's newest product. We look at all of the reviews and the use cases for the Neo and compare it to how we use our current systems. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Tehran, Apple TV Survivor, Paramount + Scrubs, Hulu, same cast, just older
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This show is all about the hardware Apple released this week and what a week it was. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display, iPad Air, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. A crazy week for Apple's hardware team. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Vanished, MGM+ HBO Max and Paramount+ to merge Big Bang Theory, HBO
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Apple has reportedly ramped up production of the Mac mini in the U.S. The powerful Mac mini has become a favorite among many users over the years, including for use in AI in recent years. Another Mac in the news is the MacBook. Besides having a rumored touchscreen display, new MacBooks could also feature a 5G modem, allowing users to connect to the internet without having to to share a connection on their iPhone. Dave and I talk a little about Steve Jobs' birthday and the celebration that was done on the Steve Jobs Archive. Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching The Night...
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There have been rumors of Apple announcing some new products in the first part of 2026 and it looks like the time has come. The company announced an event for March 4 to unveil some updated products. One of the products Apple is rumored to be released this year is a low-cost MacBook and according to Mark Gurman they will come in a variety of "fun colors." We all know that Apple is working on its AI software, but they are also working on three AI wearable products. Brought to you by: : Check out for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% off...
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Ring 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. Brought to you by: : Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at Show Notes: Shows and movies we’re watching Quicksand, Netflix Shrinking, Apple TV Wonder man,...
info_outlineApple rarely has sales, but Amazon does. They are offering $200 off a new M4 MacBook Air—Dave and I look through the options of other models and see what the best deal is. Apple Music has a new feature in iOS 26 allowing users to pin items to the top of the page. Apple is starting its Manufacturing Academy in Detroit beginning in August. We look at some of the details of that initiative.
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Shows and movies we’re watching
- After The Flood, BritBox
- Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Paramount+
- Anora, Hulu