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We explore WIRED's in-depth critique of Perplexity, from ignoring websites’ request not to scrape content and making stuff up entirely, Apple's new on-device and server foundation models were training on…everything? And a sneak peek into Apple's visionOS 2.0 and iOS 18 with new discoveries!
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‎DarkPanel on the App StoreApple Just Killed the Emoji and It's a Stroke of Genius | IncI tried every Apple Home Key Lock, here’s the best - YouTubePerplexity Is a BS Machine | WIREDIntroducing Apple’s On-Device and Server Foundation Models - Apple Machine Learning ResearchApple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall - 9to5MacKen Kocienda's TwitterWhich Mac is best for me? - ApplevisionOS 2 Preview - AppleBuild compelling spatial photo and video experiences - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple DeveloperApple Reportedly Suspends Work on Vision Pro 2 - MacRumorsApple Suspends Work on Next Vision Pro, Focused on Releasing Cheaper Model in Late 2025 — The InformationApple’s new hands-free unlocking feature won’t work with existing smart locks - The VergeApple to ‘Pay’ OpenAI for ChatGPT Through Distribution, Not Cash - BloombergApple to ‘pay’ OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash - The Japan Times Blog - Private Cloud Compute: A new frontier for AI privacy in the cloud - Apple Security ResearchAn Exclusive Look Inside the Lego Group's Super Secret Lab Dreaming Up the Future of Play | IncMagic Mouse Poll | Primary Technology CommunityThe Light Phone iii
(00:00) - Intro
(04:37) - Dark Panel for TV
(07:16) - Perplexity BS'ing Everyone
(22:48) - Apple Intelligence Training Data
(35:52) - Try Setapp Today!
(37:08) - Apple Pay Later Cancelled
(38:56) - Humane Ai Pin Troubles
(41:43) - Help Me Choose A Mac
(47:13) - visionOS 2.0
(55:39) - New iOS 18 Discoveries
(01:02:33) - Eddy Cue Lore
(01:11:06) - Genmoji Super Cycle
(01:13:39) - Great Mouse Debate


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Stephen is obsessed with useless gadgets, the latest being a new device called the Light Phone III, while Jason explains his system for what devices his kids receive at what ages.
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We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence, what it means for Siri on older devices, insights from The Talk Show on Apple’s training models, plus, Continuity in macOS Sequoia, and a defense of Magic Mouse!
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Links from the show
15 Overlooked Features for iOS 18 + macOS Sequoia - YouTubeApple Intelligence Steals the Show! iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and WWDC24 Recap - YouTubeApple Intelligence Preview - AppleThe Smartest Thing Apple Announced at WWDC Has Nothing to Do With AI | IncThe 5 Things Apple Just Announced at WWDC I'm Most Excited About | IncElon Musk's Angry Reaction to Apple's Partnership With OpenAI Reveals Why It's a Stroke of Genius | Inc@stephenrobles • Everybody’s dunking on Magic Mouse, meanwhile I’ve tried all the MX’s and MSFT mice, and al... • ThreadsMKBHD's Interview with Tim CookThe Verge's Robot TXT File
(00:00) - Intro
(05:14) - Apple Park Experience
(14:07) - Running Betas
(18:33) - Siri vs. Apple Intelligence
(29:48) - ChatGPT Integration
(45:02) - Semantic Index and LLM
(52:04) - Apple's Training Data
(59:18) - Apple's Reaction to DMA
(01:05:00) - macOS Sequoia Continuity
(01:07:37) - Elon Musk on Apple Intelligence
(01:09:26) - Ai Devices Are Dead
(01:14:43) - Magic Mouse Appreciation


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Jason and Stephen trade-off on their preferred bags for travel and working around town, plus a few more insights from Apple Park and WWDC.

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We go in-depth on Apple Intelligence coming this Fall to iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple’s integration of ChatGPT, new personalization options coming to iPhone with Home Screen and Control Center updates, Apple Vision Pro getting visionOS 2.0, and all coming LIVE from Apple Podcast Studio!
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Apple Intelligence Steals the Show! iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and WWDC24 Recap - YouTubeIntroducing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - ApplevisionOS 2 brings new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro - AppleiOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever - ApplewatchOS 11 brings powerful health and fitness insights - ApplemacOS Sequoia takes productivity and intelligence on Mac to new heights - AppleiPadOS 18 introduces powerful intelligence features and apps for Apple Pencil - AppleUpdates to the Home experience elevate entertainment and bring more convenience - Apple
(00:00) - Intro
(01:36) - What We Didn't See
(07:13) - Apple Intelligence Explained
(26:19) - ChatGPT + Apple Intelligence
(31:16) - Apple TV+ Originals
(33:19) - visionOS 2.0 Features
(39:49) - iOS 18 Features
(48:14) - Feature Lightning Round


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Apple had a serious flaw in its Screen Time parental controls for years, Nvidia surpasses Apple's market value, partnership between Apple and OpenAI imminent, and our community’s WWDC wishlist!
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Links from the show
@ayfondo Pencil Photos from Japan Apple Store • ThreadsHow Broken Are Apple’s Parental Controls? It Took 3 Years to Fix an X-Rated Loophole. - WSJThis Is the 1 Feature Apple Has to Fix in 2024 (It Has Nothing to Do With Green Bubbles) | IncSonos Ace Headphones: The Vibes Are Off - YouTubeInstagram confirms test of 'unskippable' ads | TechCrunchApple put a Thread smart home radio into its newest Macs and iPads - The VergeHumane Ai Pin Battery Warning - TwitterHumane warns AI Pin owners to ‘immediately’ stop using its charging case - The VergeNvidia is now more valuable than Apple at $3.01 trillion - The VergeNvidia reveals H100 GPU for AI and teases ‘world’s fastest AI supercomputer’ - The VergeH100 Tensor Core GPU | NVIDIAWhy Is Apple (AAPL) Teaming Up With OpenAI? Both Companies Need Each Other - BloombergNow you can keep talking to ChatGPT while multitasking on iPhone - 9to5MacA Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial IntelligenceAn Electric New Era for Atlas | Boston DynamicsWWDC 2024 Wishlist [Official] | Primary Technology@stephenrobles • The most relatable • Threads
(00:00) - Intro
(04:18) - Pencil Tip Direction
(07:12) - Apple Screen Time Fail
(18:38) - Sonos Ace Headphones
(26:04) - Instagram Unskippable Ads
(32:35) - Apple Hid Thread in Devices
(35:44) - Humane Ai Pin Issue
(40:33) - Try Setapp Today!
(45:52) - Nvidia Overtakes Apple in Market
(53:23) - OpenAI X Apple Deal
(01:02:19) - Open Letter on AI Risks
(01:06:55) - WWDC Community Wishlist
(01:21:16) - Periods Instead of Spaces


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