Episode 806: An unfolding story
Summary
Hosts Tim Danton, John Honeyball, and Darren Grundsmith analyze Apple’s latest hardware, including the new folding iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro series. They debate the high pricing, hinge durability, and the critical need for third-party app adaptation to the new wider screen format. The discussion also covers the ethical implications of companies incentivizing AI usage for employee bonuses and the controversy surrounding OpenAI’s recent mathematical breakthrough. Finally, the hosts address Google’s claims that EU regulations are degrading search quality, alongside a brief look at a new soc…
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome to PC Pro
Apple iPhone Duo: Design, specs, and pricing
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch details
Apple Watch, AirPods, and event recap
AI in the workplace and OpenAI research ethics
Google Search changes and EU DMA compliance
New Twitter trademark dispute
Privacy concerns in smart TVs
Windows 11 update patch count
Hot Hardware: TP-Link Wi-Fi 8 router review
Final verdict and sign-off
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