Apple’s Price Increase is Here, $25K Slate Truck EV, Has Zuck Had an Original Idea?
Summary
Hosts Steven Robles and Jason Aiton discuss Apple’s sudden price hikes across Macs and iPads, driven by rising component costs. They cover the pre-orders for the affordable Slate EV truck, Meta’s new smart glasses, and the expensive Steam Deck handheld. The episode also touches on GTA 6’s release, iOS 18 updates, and a follow-up on the UK social media ban.
Topics discussed
Intro, listener pins, and Joanna Stern story
Apple raises prices on Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro
GTA 6 release date and physical media debate
Slate EV truck pre-orders and features
Meta Orion glasses and prescription lenses
Steam Deck handheld console announcement
Apple's pricing strategy and AI hardware needs
Sponsors: Co-Pilot Money, Framer, NordLayer
The Social Network sequel rumors
iOS 27 Beta 2: Siri AI and Shortcuts updates
Google Play Store fee changes for small devs
Note-taking apps: Bear, Ulysses, and Context
Zuckerberg's prediction market idea
Instagram on TV and horizontal video
Social media age verification and liability
Prime Day deals and iPad Mini eSIM issues
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