iPhone 18 Event Preview, John Ternus is CEO, Local AI Smart Home
Summary
Hosts Steven Roble and Jason discuss Apple’s leadership shift with John Turnus as CEO, the upcoming iPhone event, and the lawsuit against OpenAI. They review Dyson’s $500 smart toothbrush and Apple’s immersive MLB broadcasts on Vision Pro. The episode also covers IFA announcements, including Philips Hue lights, Aqara’s local AI hub, and Anker’s fast-charging MagSafe battery.
Topics discussed
Intro: Apple CEO rumors, CES, and Dyson toothbrush
Listener mail: Reviews, photos, and social media
App Store Spotlight and favorite productivity apps
Dyson $500 smart toothbrush review and safety concerns
Apple Vision Pro immersive sports and social features
John Turnus as Apple CEO and his X account strategy
Shortcuts app sharing card design update
Apple vs OpenAI evidence and Sonos new products
CES news: Hue lights, Anchor Home LLM, and privacy
Anchor MagGo 2 Pro battery and charging wattage display
Sponsor reads: Contextly, Element, Photo, and Can Do
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar
Nvidia buys Hugging Face and Fable 5.1 AI updates
AI fair use debate and OpenAI's Astra model
Apple Event predictions: iPhone 18, Fold, and Air
Scammy apps, vibe coding risks, and contact privacy
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