Big tech companies are forever making promises about the future. And you might (or might not) be surprised how often they don't come true. On this episode, Nilay and David start by discussing the good and bad of Apple's new iPads and Macs, before diving into the supposedly AI-powered, all-powerful Siri that is delayed indefinitely. Maybe this whole "AI will ... Show More
Today
Cloud gaming works — but it's not winning
Streaming all your video games seems like such a good, simple idea. All your games, everywhere, on any screen you like — it's the dream! The Verge's Sean Hollister explains how the tech works now (which might be better than you think), why it'll take a huge amount of work to make ... Show More
40m 56s
Oct 29
The touchscreen MacBook Apple said it wouldn't make
Steve Jobs once said touchscreen laptops were a terrible idea. Now Apple is shipping one. The Verge's Antonio Di Benedetto tells us all about the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, how MacOS is changing for touch, why a laptop user might want a touchscreen, and whether MacBook and ... Show More
40m 54s
Mar 2025
Apple's Siri-ous Problem + How Starlink Took Over the World + Is AI Making Us Dumb?
<p>This week, as the long-promised new Siri faces increasing delays, we explore why Apple seems to be falling even further behind in artificial intelligence. Then, the New York Times reporter Adam Satariano joins us to explain how Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2024
Apple Vision Pro exasperations and new iPhone anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast
<p>Even Apple Vision Pro fans are getting frustrated by its lack of progress now, but perhaps Apple has its mind on the new iPhones coming soon, or the bigger, better, and possibly bendier iPhones yet to come.</p><p><strong>Contact your hosts</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https:// ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 2025
546: Headline Snob
Bonnets off to the BBC, the trouble with headlines, Socrates on mountain skis, some slight existential dread about Mac software, irrational love of old computers, Apple's smart home strategy for 2025, and the long wait for some AI features.
1h 35m
Oct 2023
Nothing New Under the Sun—So What’s New in Tech?
Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are busily announcing their latest products, and Dennis and Tom are a little underwhelmed. But, rather than ignoring the new stuff altogether, the guys lean into their tech-infused ennui and ponder the reasons behind their “meh” responses. The ... Show More
47m 52s