What my AI agent does for me, hidden subscriptions & Apple's $2,000 foldable (196, Oct. 17, 2026)
Summary
Rich DeMuro discusses Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo and HomeView, while exploring the capabilities of AI agents like Meta Muse and ChatGPT Dots. He shares personal examples of using these tools for daily tasks and addresses listener questions about Roku accessibility settings, senior-friendly phones, and the differences between postpaid and MVNO wireless plans.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show introduction
Apple Vision Pro pricing and developer outlook
Meta Muse AI agent capabilities and demos
Listener call: Roku audio description issue
Apple HomePod and listener call intro
Phone recommendations for elderly user
Fixing touch sensitivity on Facebook app
Mint Mobile $10 deal and MVNO overview
Sponsorships and Hotels.com segment
MVNOs vs major carriers and Visible history
Customer service chatbots and loyalty myths
ChatGPT browser extension features
Roku and antenna compatibility question
Managing subscriptions with AI tools
Interview: Philip Shoemaker on SIM swaps
Proton Mail and file sharing for large videos
Sponsorships and Clinique segment
Audio description glitch and AI vs Assistants
Amazon Bee Frontier and privacy concerns
Interview: Christopher Much on voice control
Listener feedback and final sponsorships
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