Bryan and Jeff talk about the AirTag refresh, and Apple buying the AI startup Q.ai. They also discuss Jeff’s recent audiology checkup and resources for people with hearing loss and tinnitus.

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• Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded connectivity range and improved findability
• Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai
• AirPods Pro 3 health features
• Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
• Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
• Mason Truman on Threads

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Apple reportedly has a big AI chatbot upgrade in the works for Siri, and is developing a wearable pin device, too. Bryan and Jeff explore the likelihood and potential value (or not) in both.

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• Apple plans to integrate an AI chatbot into its operating systems
• Apple said to be working on wearable pin
• HP plans to acquire Humane assets, but not its AI pin
• Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
• Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
• Mason Truman on Threads

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Apple announced its Creator Studio app bundle subscription, and MacPaw is shuttering its alternative iOS app store in the EU. That gives Bryan and Jeff plenty to talk about, plus they discover what’s interesting about the number 697.

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• Apple introduces Apple Creator Studio
• Setapp Mobile shutting down
• About The Number 697
• Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
• Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
• Mason Truman on Threads

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