Checking in with "The Sims," whether hardware colors sway our buying choices, Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, and whether the Studio Display XDR is a bad deal.
645: A Fan of the Fan
The imminent Apple products we're most interested in, our weather tech suggestions, how we remember things, and our cities' transit payment options.
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David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week.
1982's coolest gadget was the Sony Watchman portable TV. Decades before everyone was glued to YouTube on their smartphones, the Watchman popularized the concept of video on the go. In the early days of the personal-tech revolution, you’d find the Watchman antennas up everywhere f ...Show more
Apple set a date for its next big event to unveil the iPhone 16 models. California might approve a controversial AI Safety Bill. ESPN launches a Where to Watch tool. Fubo has a similar Gamefinder tool for sports. Jason in Texas says the battery in his 2019 MacBook won’t charge an ...Show more