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Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co ---- Apple may have stumbled into one of the most defensible positions in AI. This was not on my radar – just two months ago, I was describing a credibility crisis at the company; they appeared wrong-footed on the most important technology of our times and an acquisition was their only plausible way out.  In this episode I work through what I and many other commentators missed – and what road lies ahead for Apple. I cover: (01:16) Why I was wrong about Apple (02:40) What's behind the Mac Mini shortage (04:07) China goes OpenClaw crazy (06:28) Perplexity builds on a Mac Mini (07:12) The edge case for Apple (09:05) Apple Moat 1: hardware (11:31) Apple Moat 2: privacy (15:47) The K problem: when good enough beats genius (18:08) Privacy, sovereignty & the diary problem Read my old position on Apple at Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/p/ev-515 For a practical guide  my OpenClaw stack, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCG3dFRF3ek ---- Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeem/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Production by EPIIPLUS1.  Production and research: Baba Films, Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The MacVoices panel continues their analysis of the MacBook Neo, pushing back against reviewers focused only on benchmarks rather than real-world usability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the machine's intended audience, its value as an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, and its potential impact in education and retail markets. The conversation also examines Apple's decision to remove a high-end Mac Studio configuration and what it might signal about supply constraints and product strategy.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 MacBook Neo analysis and Mac Studio configuration loss 00:11 Introduction and newsletter mention 00:28 Performance claims about the MacBook Neo 02:36 Real-world expectations versus benchmark tests 03:57 Reviewer reactions and performance discussion 05:41 Why Apple emphasizes price over specs 08:02 Entry point into the Apple ecosystem 09:52 Comparing the Neo to Chromebooks and iPads 12:52 Retail and education market potential 14:10 Market positioning and intended audience 17:54 Finding use cases for the MacBook Neo 20:43 Apple Silicon and broader market implications 23:56 Future impact on Apple's PC market share 25:41 Mac Studio configuration disappears 27:04 Possible RAM supply constraints 28:58 Predictions for Mac Studio's return Links: The MacBook Neo Outperforms These M-Series MacBooks https://lifehacker.com/tech/the-macbook-neos-binned-iphone-chip-vs-other-macbooks MacBook Neo designer Molly Anderson is among the new faces added to Apple's leadership page https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/09/apples-updated-leadership-page-reveals-renewed-focus-on-design MacBook Neo will warn you if you plug a display into the wrong USB-C port https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-will-warn-you-if-you-plug-a-display-into-the-wrong-usb-c-port/ Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apples-512gb-mac-studio-vanishes-a-quiet-acknowledgement-of-the-ram-shortage/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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The MacVoices panel continues their analysis of the MacBook Neo, pushing back against reviewers focused only on benchmarks rather than real-world usability. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden discuss the machine's intended audience, its value as an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, and its potential impact in education and retail markets. The conversation also examines Apple's decision to remove a high-end Mac Studio configuration and what it might signal about supply constraints and product strategy.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 MacBook Neo analysis and Mac Studio configuration loss00:11 Introduction and newsletter mention00:28 Performance claims about the MacBook Neo02:36 Real-world expectations versus benchmark tests03:57 Reviewer reactions and performance discussion05:41 Why Apple emphasizes price over specs08:02 Entry point into the Apple ecosystem09:52 Comparing the Neo to Chromebooks and iPads12:52 Retail and education market potential14:10 Market positioning and intended audience17:54 Finding use cases for the MacBook Neo20:43 Apple Silicon and broader market implications23:56 Future impact on Apple's PC market share25:41 Mac Studio configuration disappears27:04 Possible RAM supply constraints28:58 Predictions for Mac Studio's return Links: The MacBook Neo Outperforms These M-Series MacBookshttps://lifehacker.com/tech/the-macbook-neos-binned-iphone-chip-vs-other-macbooks MacBook Neo designer Molly Anderson is among the new faces added to Apple's leadership pagehttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/09/apples-updated-leadership-page-reveals-renewed-focus-on-design MacBook Neo will warn you if you plug a display into the wrong USB-C porthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-will-warn-you-if-you-plug-a-display-into-the-wrong-usb-c-port/ Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortagehttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/03/apples-512gb-mac-studio-vanishes-a-quiet-acknowledgement-of-the-ram-shortage/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Discover why the MacBook Neo is shaking up the PC market and how Be My Eyes is transforming accessibility in 2025. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share hands-on impressions, voiceover performance insights, and major updates from Be My Eyes CEO Mike Buckley. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven unveils his new MacBook Neo and gives an in-depth look at its build quality, speaker performance, and VoiceOver responsiveness—proving that Apple's most affordable Mac can compete with far pricier laptops. The hosts discuss how the Neo disrupts the PC and Chromebook market with premium aluminium build, long-lasting value, and seamless Apple Silicon performance. Later, Mike Buckley joins to reveal three huge Be My Eyes announcements: Crossing 1 million blind and low-vision users and 10 million volunteers. Expanding integration with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, including private group calls and hands-free corporate support. Launching the Be My Eyes Foundation to ensure free, high-quality AI accessibility tools worldwide. From accessibility tech to AI and community-driven innovation, this episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about inclusive technology. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Double Tap for more tech insights for the blind community. Share your thoughts in the comments or email feedback@doubletaponair.com. Relevant Links Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En el episodio de hoy analizamos las novedades de software con iOS 26.3.1 y la nueva beta de iOS 26.4, además de desgranar la hoja de ruta de hardware de Apple para 2026: desde el iPad 12 hasta el esperado iPhone plegable y la nueva estrategia "Ultra". Cerramos con un análisis profundo sobre la seguridad en macOS y la convergencia de los chips Apple Silicon. ¡No te lo pierdas! TEMAS DEL EPISODIO - Intro y Actualidad iOS - Lanzamiento de iOS 26.3.1: Correcciones clave y soporte de hardware.  Leer más   - iOS 26.4 Beta 4: Nuevos emojis y mejoras en el protocolo RCS.  Leer más   - Rumores y Futuros Lanzamientos (2026) - Calendario de lanzamientos: iPad 12, HomePod mini y Apple TV.  Leer más   - Retraso del Apple Smart Home Hub hasta septiembre de 2026.  Leer más   - Impresión 3D en chasis de aluminio para iPhone y Apple Watch.  Leer más   - Primeros renders realistas del iPhone plegable.  Leer más   - La nueva estrategia de Apple: Tres dispositivos "Ultra" para 2026.  Leer más   - Sección de Análisis -  ¿Necesita el Mac un antivirus? Realidad vs. Marketing.  Leer análisis - Estrategia de Silicio: La convergencia total entre dispositivos.  Leer análisis   - La App de la Semana: Picmal - El conversor y compresor definitivo para macOS (imágenes, vídeo y audio). Ligero, rápido y 100% privado. Descarga aquí. Además de las noticias y la opinión acerca de las novedades de la semana, también responderemos a las preguntas de nuestros oyentes. Tendremos durante toda la semana activo en Twitter el hashtag #podcastapple para que nos preguntéis lo que queráis, nos hagáis sugerencias o lo que se os pase por la cabeza. Dudas, tutoriales, opinión y review de aplicaciones, cualquier cosa tiene cabida en esta sección que ocupará la parte final de nuestro podcast y que queremos que nos ayudéis a hacer todas las semanas. Os recordamos que que si queréis formar parte de una de las comunidades más grandes de Apple en español, entréis a nuestra comunidad de Telegram (enlace) donde podréis opinar, preguntar dudas, comentar las noticias, etc. Y aquí no cobramos por entrar, ni te tratamos mejor si pagas. Os recomendamos que os suscribáis en iTunes en iVoox o en Spotify para que los episodios se descarguen de forma automática en cuanto estén disponibles. También puedes escucharlo en Cuonda, tú eliges.

Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a big week of Apple news. The panel discusses visionOS 26.4 beta updates, iOS 26.4 beta, the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and refreshed MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5 chips. The biggest debate centers around Apple's brand-new MacBook Neo, a $599 MacBook designed to compete with Chromebooks in education. Is it a smart gateway device for new users or an underpowered compromise? The panel shares strong opinions while also discussing Apple's strategy for expanding the Mac ecosystem. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In episode 411 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, and Eric Bolden to break down a week packed with Apple news, software updates, and new hardware announcements. The discussion begins with updates across Apple's platforms, including visionOS 26.4 beta 3, which appears to focus mainly on bug fixes and stability improvements as Apple prepares the platform for a future release. The panel shares their early impressions of the update process and discusses how developers are continuing to explore new possibilities around XR streaming and immersive experiences on Vision Pro. The group then moves into Apple's latest software updates, including iOS 26.3.1 and iOS 26.4 beta 3, along with updates for iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. While many of the updates are minor, Apple continues refining features such as Apple Music's Playlist Playground and preparing Apple Podcasts for native video podcast support. The panel also notes Apple's continued improvements to system security and stability while reminding listeners that beta software should still be used cautiously on primary devices. A major part of the episode focuses on Apple's latest hardware announcements. The panel begins with the iPhone 17e, Apple's new entry-level iPhone that includes the A19 chip, improved portrait photography, MagSafe support, and a 256GB base storage configuration while maintaining a competitive $599 starting price. The group discusses how this model could become the ideal recommendation for many users who want a reliable iPhone without paying for a higher-end Pro model. They also explore how the device could work well as a travel phone, a secondary phone, or a practical upgrade for family members who want simplicity and value. Next, the panel examines the newly refreshed iPad Air with the M4 chip, which now includes 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's N1 wireless networking chip. The panel largely agrees that the iPad Air continues to be the "sweet spot" in Apple's tablet lineup, offering powerful performance without the premium cost of an iPad Pro. They discuss how the Air remains the most common recommendation for everyday users who want a capable iPad for productivity, media consumption, and general use. The conversation then shifts to the Mac side of Apple's announcements. Apple updated the Studio Display with Thunderbolt 5 support and upgraded internals, though the panel debates whether the premium pricing makes sense compared to other high-quality displays on the market. The discussion continues with Apple's updates to the MacBook Air with the M5 chip and the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which bring major performance gains, increased base storage, and improved graphics capabilities. Dave shares that he plans to upgrade his own MacBook Pro to an M5 Pro model, while the panel reflects on how dramatically Apple Silicon has improved Mac performance since the M1 era. The biggest debate of the episode centers around Apple's surprising announcement of the MacBook Neo, a brand-new entry-level MacBook starting at $599 and powered by an A18 Pro chip. Designed to compete directly with Chromebooks in education markets, the Neo introduces a new tier in Apple's laptop lineup. The panel dives into a lively discussion about whether the Neo represents a smart strategy to expand Apple's reach or a compromise that may struggle with longevity due to its limited memory and ports. Mike Potter delivers a passionate critique, arguing that the device feels like a disposable computer aimed primarily at schools, while other panelists see it as a secure, well-built, and affordable entry point for students, travelers, and users who need a simple Mac for basic tasks. The conversation also explores how the Neo might introduce a new generation of users to macOS while potentially competing with low-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Some panelists see it as a gateway device that could lead users to upgrade to more powerful Macs later, while others question whether a refurbished MacBook Air might be a better long-term option. To close the show, Mike Potter shares updates on MacStock 10, including expanded programming, the addition of Ecamm's Creator Camp, and a new Saturday evening event that will be announced soon. The panel reflects on how MacStock continues to grow each year as an important gathering for Apple enthusiasts and creators. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  BETA 26.4 beta 3 - 9.5 GB update but runs fast Mostly bug fixes and stability improvements Developers testing NVIDIA CloudXR support for streaming high-resolution XR content Focus on refining features added earlier in the 26.4 cycle rather than big UI changes.  Beta this week. iOS 26.4 Beta 3 was released this week Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 With Bug Fixes and Studio Display Support Apple Seeds Revised Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers, New Public Betas Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers  Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 Betas  Product Announcements This Week Apple's Biggest Week of 2026: Details on Every New Product Announced Apple Unveiled These Seven New Products This Week iPhone 17e Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More iPhone 17e Now Features 256GB Base Storage IPhone 16e vs. iPhone 17e Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared  iPad Air M4 Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More First M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Surface M3 vs. M4 iPad Air Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared - MacRumors Studio Display Apple's Two New Studio Display Models Feature Different A19 Chips New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple discontinues the Pro Display XDR Apple Discontinues Pro Display XDR and $999 Stand New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don't Work With Intel Macs These Macs Can't Run the Studio Display XDR at 120Hz In Touch With Mac this week Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Third macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers Apple Removes 512GB Storage Option From M5 MacBook Pro, Drops SSD Upgrade Prices Macbook Neo macOS Will Alert You to MacBook Neo's USB-C Port Limitation MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports 20+ MacBook Neo Compromises: What You Give Up for Apple's Cheapest Mac MacBook Neo Can Only Drive One External Display at 4K 60Hz MacBook Neo Starts at Just $499 for Students MacBook Neo Has Just 8GB RAM With No Upgrade Option Walmart will continue selling Macs after proving market for MacBook Neo Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary! With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

En este episodio del iSenaCode Live, celebramos el episodio 400 hablando de una auténtica avalancha de novedades de Apple. Analizamos el nuevo MacBook Neo, un portátil que podría redefinir la gama de entrada del Mac y abrir una nueva puerta dentro del ecosistema Apple. Comentamos qué significa este movimiento, a quién está dirigido y cómo encaja frente a los MacBook Air y los modelos Pro.También repasamos la llegada de los nuevos MacBook Air con chip M5, y el salto de potencia que prometen los M5 Pro y M5 Max para los usuarios más exigentes. Hablamos de rendimiento, del futuro de Apple Silicon y de cómo Apple sigue ampliando su ventaja en eficiencia y potencia.Además, comentamos otras novedades recientes como el iPhone 17e, los nuevos Studio Display y el iPad Air con chip M4, y lo que todo esto nos dice sobre la estrategia de Apple para los próximos años.Y por supuesto, compartimos nuestras impresiones del Mobile World Congress 2026, donde hemos visto hacia dónde se dirige la industria: inteligencia artificial en todas partes, nuevos dispositivos móviles, hardware cada vez más potente y un ecosistema tecnológico que no deja de evolucionar.Un episodio cargado de análisis, debate y opinión sobre lo último de Apple y las tendencias que están marcando el futuro de la tecnología.

Apple vuelve a sorprender con una nueva computadora portátil: la MacBook Neo.Una laptop que no es Air, no es Pro… pero que podría convertirse en la nueva Mac para la mayoría de los usuarios.En este episodio de BairesMac, analizamos todo sobre este lanzamiento: su diseño, el nuevo chip Apple Silicon, el almacenamiento SSD, la batería y por qué Apple podría estar redefiniendo otra vez su línea de Mac.Además reflexionamos sobre algo más grande:cómo las computadoras están evolucionando hacia una nueva era impulsada por inteligencia artificial, Apple Intelligence y el futuro del trabajo digital.¿Estamos frente a la nueva Mac más popular de Apple?

MacBook Neo cuesta 599 dólares y usa chip A18 Pro en apuesta educativa masivaPor Félix Riaño @LocutorCoApple presentó el MacBook Neo como su portátil más económico. Parte desde 599 dólares y 499 dólares para estudiantes. Usa el chip A18 Pro del iPhone y promete hasta 16 horas de batería. Llega con 8 GB de memoria y 256 GB de almacenamiento. La pregunta es: ¿es una ganga real o un anzuelo para entrar al ecosistema?Apple decidió entrar de frente al terreno de los portátiles de 599 dólares. Lo hizo con el nuevo MacBook Neo. Es un equipo de 13 pulgadas, con pantalla Liquid Retina de 2.408 por 1.506 píxeles y brillo de 500 nits. Pesa 1,2 kilogramos y mide 1,27 centímetros de grosor. Tiene dos puertos USB-C, con una diferencia incómoda: uno es USB 3 de hasta 10 gigabits por segundo y el otro es USB 2 de 480 megabits por segundo.El procesador es el A18 Pro, el mismo que usa el iPhone 16 Pro. Viene con 8 GB de memoria unificada y 256 GB de almacenamiento en su versión base. La batería promete hasta 16 horas de reproducción de video y 11 horas de navegación web. El precio oficial es 599 dólares, y con descuento educativo baja a 499 dólares.Apple afirma que es hasta 50 por ciento más rápido en tareas cotidianas que el portátil más vendido con Intel Core Ultra 5, según pruebas con el benchmark Speedometer. Pero aquí viene la pregunta: ¿estamos ante un nuevo estándar de valor o ante un Mac recortado con buen marketing?Un Mac accesible… con recortesApple no solía competir en esta franja. El MacBook Air más reciente con chip M5 parte desde 1.099 dólares. El salto hasta 599 dólares es grande. La diferencia son 500 dólares. Eso cambia el público. Ahora hablamos de estudiantes, familias y personas que antes miraban un Chromebook o un portátil con Windows.El MacBook Neo mantiene el chasis de aluminio. Se siente como un Mac. Viene en colores como Citrus, Blush, Indigo y plata. Esa decisión recuerda al iBook G3 de principios de los años 2000. Apple está enviando un mensaje: este es el Mac juvenil.La pantalla conserva buena resolución y brillo. Tiene cámara de 1080p. Tiene altavoces con Dolby Atmos. Pero empiezan los ajustes: el teclado no tiene retroiluminación. El trackpad es mecánico, no háptico. Solo admite un monitor externo en 4K a 60 hercios. No tiene puerto MagSafe. Y el Touch ID solo aparece en el modelo de 512 GB que cuesta 699 dólares.Apple no está escondiendo que hubo concesiones. Está diciendo que el precio lo justifica. ¿Te parece suficiente?Aquí está el punto delicado. El MacBook Neo usa un chip de iPhone, no un chip de la serie M. Eso rompe la lógica que Apple venía construyendo desde 2020, cuando migró todos sus Mac a Apple Silicon con arquitectura pensada para computadores.El A18 Pro tiene seis núcleos de CPU. Dos de alto rendimiento y cuatro de eficiencia. Tiene cinco núcleos de GPU y soporte para trazado de rayos. En tareas ligeras como navegar, escribir y ver video, va a rendir bien. Pero en edición de video 4K, en modelado 3D o en grandes proyectos de programación, puede quedarse corto frente a un MacBook Air con chip M.Además, los 8 GB de memoria son el límite. No hay opción de 16 GB. En 2026, muchos usuarios ya consideran 8 GB como el mínimo justo. Si abres muchas pestañas, videollamadas y apps al mismo tiempo, vas a notar presión en el sistema.Otro detalle: solo uno de los puertos USB-C es USB 3. El otro es USB 2. Eso significa que puedes conectar un monitor o tener transferencia rápida, pero no todo a la vez con la misma velocidad. Para un equipo pensado para estudiantes, puede ser suficiente. Para alguien que quiere crecer con el equipo, puede sentirse limitado.Entonces surge la duda real: ¿es una puerta de entrada inteligente o una forma de segmentar más el mercado para empujar después al usuario hacia modelos más caros?Apple no improvisó este movimiento. El mercado de portátiles económicos estaba dominado por Chromebook y por equipos Windows de menos de 700 dólares. Muchos de ellos ofrecen buena batería y rendimiento aceptable. Lo que Apple aporta aquí es construcción premium, integración con iPhone y acceso completo a macOS Tahoe.El MacBook Neo permite copiar y pegar entre iPhone y Mac. Permite usar apps del ecosistema. Está preparado para Apple Intelligence. Eso significa que Apple quiere que el usuario joven entre al ecosistema temprano y luego, cuando necesite más potencia, suba a un Air o a un Pro.Desde el punto de vista estratégico, tiene lógica. Desde el punto de vista técnico, hay límites claros. Si eres estudiante que escribe, navega y hace trabajos en la nube, este equipo puede ser suficiente durante varios años. Si eres creador de contenido, diseñador o desarrollador exigente, probablemente vas a necesitar un modelo con chip M y más memoria.El precio de 599 dólares lo convierte en el Mac más accesible de la historia en lanzamiento oficial. Eso cambia la conversación. Pero también redefine qué entendemos por “Mac completo”.La decisión final no es emocional. Es práctica. ¿Qué vas a hacer con él todos los días?El lanzamiento ocurrió junto a otros anuncios como el iPhone 17e y los nuevos MacBook Pro con chip M5 Pro y M5 Max. El contraste es fuerte. Mientras el Neo baja a 599 dólares, el MacBook Pro de 16 pulgadas puede superar los 7.000 dólares en configuraciones altas.El Neo pesa 1,2 kilogramos. Es el mismo peso que el MacBook Air. Su batería es de 36,5 vatios hora. Apple afirma hasta 16 horas de video. Esa cifra suele medirse en condiciones controladas, con brillo moderado y aplicaciones optimizadas. En uso real puede variar.En Reino Unido y la Unión Europea, el cargador no viene incluido en la caja. Solo el cable USB-C. En Estados Unidos sí incluye adaptador de 20 vatios. Ese detalle reduce costos logísticos y ambientales, pero también puede generar molestias.El descuento educativo baja el precio a 499 dólares. Eso lo pone en territorio de iPad Air. Apple está compitiendo contra su propio catálogo. Si alguien duda entre un iPad con teclado y un MacBook Neo, ahora la diferencia es menor.Y algo más: solo soporta un monitor externo. Para quien usa dos pantallas, esto es un límite concreto. No es un detalle menor.Todo esto configura un producto atractivo, pero muy medido. Apple calculó cada concesión.El MacBook Neo abre la puerta de entrada al ecosistema Mac desde 599 dólares. Ofrece buen diseño y rendimiento suficiente para tareas básicas. Tiene límites claros en memoria y puertos. Antes de comprar, revisa qué uso real le vas a dar.Cuéntame qué opinas y sígueme en Flash Diario.Resumen para TikTok (20 palabras)MacBook Neo cuesta 599 dólares, usa chip de iPhone y apunta a estudiantes. Buen precio, pero con límites claros.BibliografíaWallpaperWiredThe TelegraphTechRadarMacRumorsPCMagMacworldCreative BloqConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flash-diario-de-el-siglo-21-es-hoy--5835407/support.Apoya el Flash Diario y escúchalo sin publicidad en el Club de Supporters. 

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

Apple lo ha vuelto a hacer. Pero esta vez no ha sido un "más de lo mismo con mejor nota". El 3 de marzo de 2026 presentó los chips M5 Pro y M5 Max integrados en los nuevos MacBook Pro, y lo que hay dentro es el cambio de arquitectura más importante desde que llegó el M1. No hablamos de más núcleos ni de un proceso de fabricación más fino. Hablamos de repensar desde cero cómo se construye un chip. En este episodio desmontamos la Fusion Architecture pieza a pieza: qué es un die, por qué dividirlo en dos cambia las reglas del juego, qué implica para la disipación térmica, para la fabricación y para el futuro de Apple Silicon. Hablamos de los Neural Accelerators integrados en cada núcleo GPU, del aumento del ancho de banda del Neural Engine, de los 614 GB/s de memoria del M5 Max y de por qué eso importa más que los GHz cuando hablamos de inteligencia artificial en local. Y hacemos la comparativa con NVIDIA que todo el mundo hace pero casi nadie hace bien: CUDA vs MLX, H100 vs M5 Max, datacenter vs mochila. Sin banderas. Con números reales.

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

This MacVoices Live! discussion centers on Apple's planned removal of Rosetta support in macOS 26.4 and the implications for Intel-based applications still running under Apple Silicon. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore how many apps may still quietly depend on Rosetta, tools for identifying them, and why Apple is phasing out x86 components. The conversation shifts to legal questions surrounding pressure on Apple to remove an ICE-monitoring app from the App Store from a surprising source. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, a benefit exclusively for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and join the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Rosetta Deprecation Announcement 00:27 Why Rosetta Is Going Away 01:20 Preparing for Legacy App Loss 05:04 Steam and Gaming Concerns 06:24 Checking Apps for Intel Dependencies 11:03 Utilities and Migration Surprises 13:25 Tools to Identify Rosetta Apps 15:11 Government Pressure on App Store Decisions 16:38 Legal and Free Speech Implications 20:59 App Store Policy Double Standards Links: macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/macos-tahoe-26-4-rosetta-2-warnings/ Trump officials sued for pressuring Apple to remove an ICE monitoring app from the App Store https://appleworld.today/2026/02/trump-officials-sued-for-pressuring-apple-to-remove-an-ice-monitoring-app-from-the-app-store/ Guests:   Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web:      http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This MacVoices Live! discussion centers on Apple's planned removal of Rosetta support in macOS 26.4 and the implications for Intel-based applications still running under Apple Silicon. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, and Jeff Gamet explore how many apps may still quietly depend on Rosetta, tools for identifying them, and why Apple is phasing out x86 components. The conversation shifts to legal questions surrounding pressure on Apple to remove an ICE-monitoring app from the App Store from a surprising source.  MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices Discord, a benefit exclusively for MacVoices Patrons. Sign up, get access, and join the conversations at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Rosetta Deprecation Announcement 00:27 Why Rosetta Is Going Away 01:20 Preparing for Legacy App Loss 05:04 Steam and Gaming Concerns 06:24 Checking Apps for Intel Dependencies 11:03 Utilities and Migration Surprises 13:25 Tools to Identify Rosetta Apps 15:11 Government Pressure on App Store Decisions 16:38 Legal and Free Speech Implications 20:59 App Store Policy Double Standards Links: macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/16/macos-tahoe-26-4-rosetta-2-warnings/ Trump officials sued for pressuring Apple to remove an ICE monitoring app from the App Store https://appleworld.today/2026/02/trump-officials-sued-for-pressuring-apple-to-remove-an-ice-monitoring-app-from-the-app-store/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. Apple teases a mysterious March 4 event as rumors swirl about colorful MacBooks and M5 updates. We break down VisionOS 26.4 beta, iOS 26.4 AI features, CarPlay updates, Rosetta 2 warnings, and Apple's expanding sports lineup — including MLS now free on Apple TV+. Plus, Emergency SOS via satellite saves skiers in Lake Tahoe. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In episode 409 of In Touch With iOS, Dave and the panel dive into Apple's newly announced "special experience" event scheduled for March 4 in New York, London, and Shanghai. With no official details revealed, speculation runs high. Could we see colorful, lower-cost MacBooks powered by A-series chips? M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros? Updated iPads? The panel debates whether Apple may stage a staggered release week or unveil everything in a single coordinated announcement. The discussion shifts to Vision Pro, where rumors suggest Apple could demonstrate immersive Formula 1 experiences just days before the 2026 F1 season begins. With Apple's expanding sports footprint, including IMAX screenings of F1 races, the possibility of spatial sports broadcasting feels closer than ever. The panel also reviews VisionOS 26.4 beta updates, including refined UI elements, reorganized settings, early foveated streaming support for developers, and expanded 8K playback capabilities on newer hardware. iOS 26.4 beta brings one of the busiest update cycles in recent memory. Highlights include AI-powered playlist creation in Apple Music, enhanced podcast video playback directly inside the Apple Podcasts app, CarPlay integration with third-party AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, improved hotspot usage visibility, battery charge limit automation through Shortcuts, and Stolen Device Protection becoming enabled by default. The panel weighs in on whether security features should be opt-in or automatically enforced. On the Mac side, Rosetta 2 warnings now alert users when launching Intel-based apps, signaling Apple's continued push toward full Apple Silicon adoption. The conversation explores legacy software challenges and developer responsibility during platform transitions. Additional stories include Toyota adding Apple Wallet car key support, Tesla's rumored CarPlay integration delays, and a powerful real-world example of Emergency SOS via satellite saving skiers in a Lake Tahoe avalanche. Finally, Apple's sports strategy takes center stage as MLS Season Pass becomes free for Apple TV+ subscribers, joining F1 and Friday Night Baseball in Apple's expanding live sports ecosystem. Breaking News Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect Upcoming Low-Cost MacBook May Come in Yellow, Green, Blue, and Pink F1 races to screen live in IMAX theatres in 2026 as Apple TV unveils new US viewing experience Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Could Apple Demo Immersive F1 on Vision Pro at Its March 4 Event? visionOS 26.4 Beta Release Notes visionOS 26.4 unlocks new 'foveated streaming' feature for apps and games Beta this week. iOS 26.4 Beta 1 was released this week.  Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 1 iOS 26.4 Adds Average Bedtime Metric and Restores Blood Oxygen to Health App Vitals Graph Apple Removes iTunes Movies and TV Shows Apps in tvOS 26.4 iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini In Touch With Mac this week First macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers Apple Releases First watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas  macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends Other Topics Android-to-iPhone AirDrop Transfers Now Supported on Pixel 9 Tesla's CarPlay Plans Delayed by Apple Maps Compatibility Issue  Jeff met with Omni Group and reviews their 2026 road plan for OmniGraffle and OmniFocus for iPad and iPhone.  Omni Links News Toyota Rolling Out Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone  iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Helped Rescue Skiers Caught in Lake Tahoe Avalanche Apple TV Sports Content Including F1, MLS, and Friday Night Baseball Coming to Bars and Restaurants MLS 2026 Season Begins February 21 on Apple TV With Free Access for Subscribers Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary! With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Comenzamos el episodio analizando el inminente evento de Apple previsto para el 4 de marzo, el cual parece que se planteará más como una "experiencia" presencial en ciudades como Nueva York, Londres y Shanghái que como una keynote tradicional. Discutimos las expectativas sobre el hardware que se presentará, destacando la muy probable llegada del iPhone 17e, la renovación de la gama iPad y, especialmente, el rumoreado MacBook económico con chip A18 Pro, un dispositivo que podría tener un precio muy agresivo para competir en el sector educativo. Profundizamos también en las novedades de la beta de iOS 26.4, donde expresamos nuestra decepción por la ausencia de la nueva Siri, aunque valoramos la llegada de listas de reproducción con IA en Apple Music. Sin embargo, el punto central del análisis de software es el cambio técnico en Apple Podcasts, que ahora soportará vídeo mediante streaming HLS; explicamos cómo Apple busca competir con YouTube y Spotify en el videopodcast sin alojar los archivos, pero controlando la monetización de la publicidad dinámica. Además, comentamos el aviso del fin del soporte para Rosetta 2, lo que marcaría el final definitivo de la transición de Intel a Apple Silicon. Por último, repasamos otras noticias de actualidad como la activación por defecto de la protección contra dispositivos robados y las quejas sobre la interfaz al redimensionar ventanas en las versiones recientes del sistema. También abordamos la próxima reunión de accionistas, donde el impacto y la devolución de los aranceles serán temas clave, y cerramos con las novedades de Apple TV+, incluyendo la trágica noticia sobre la productora de Tehran, el limbo de la serie The Savant y la llegada de la Fórmula 1 a la plataforma con proyecciones en salas IMAX. Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 - MacRumors Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 1 - MacRumors New in iOS 26.4 beta 1: Videos in Podcasts, encrypted RCS texts Israeli producer, Dana Eden, of spy thriller 'Tehran' found dead in Athens hotel: cops Video in Apple Podcasts - all the details iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone features - 9to5Mac Google just confirmed what Android fans have been praying to hear about AirDrop sharing - Android Authority New Siri Runs Into Problems, Features Could Be Pushed to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27 - MacRumors tahoe rounded corners news ycombinator - Buscar con Google Aaron en X: "Apple has confirmed macOS 28 https://t.co/y1V6ebTbZV" / X Resizing windows on macOS Tahoe – the saga continues – no.heger

Aufreger der Woche: KI-Tech-Apokalypse (Bloomberg, paywalled) ++ Podcast-Tipp zum Thema KI: c't 4004 Neues aus Cupertino: Apple Event Experience am 4. März ++ iOS 26.4: Apple testet RCS E2E ++ iOS 26.4: Apple Music mit KI-Playlisten und Konzert-Hinweisen ++ Wird alles besser mit iOS 27? ++ visionOS 26.4: Foveated Streaming, bald auch in ALVR? ++ macOS 26.4 bringt Akku-Ladelimit, Alternative mit mehr Möglichkeiten: BatFi Hardware: Philips-Hue-Bridge-Migration, fast perfekt ++ Frohes chinesisches Neujahr: Wir verlosen zwei exklusive Neujahrs-Geschenksets von DJI mit Überraschungsinhalt. Schreibt bis zum 3. März 2026 eine Mail an: stefan.molz@maclife.de Apps: Nach Jmail kommt Jwiki ++ Profilbild-Nervigkeit in Signal ++ Mit Netbird zum schnellen VPN ++ Hollywood hat Angst vor Seedance 2.0 von ByteDance Streaming & Gaming: Unreal Tournament 2004 jetzt für Apple Silicon (und gratis!) ++ Stefan wird zur verrückten Katzenlady: Mewgenics angespielt ++ Update: Stefans Türkei-Trick funktioniert noch ++ LTTP: Vera - Ein ganz spezieller Fall, für den Brit-Krimi-Marathon (u.a. Prime Video) – Bonustipp: „Für alle Fitz“ (u.a. im TV Store auf dem Apple TV) ++ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ist leider Schrott (Paramount) ++ Girl Taken (Paramount) Danke fürs Zuhören. Abonniert „Schleifenquadrat“ gerne im Podcatcher eurer Wahl, hinterlasst uns ein paar Sterne und kommentiert die Folge bei Apple Podcasts!

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

This week, we discuss Moltbot (née Clawdbot) taking over, Apple's new AirTags, and finding Enterprise AI ROI. Plus, the tragic demise of the TV dinner. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 557 Runner-up Titles The Podcasters' Choice I was biding my time I just want to sell something I believe in What if you didn't get chard Chard as a Service Let's be cool The Human League Spinning tapes talking to each other Artisanal tape dispensers Buying into the Panopticon Why should only Facebook know where I am? Root access to your life The AirTag Family Circus comic Jar of Airtags Hold my beer open source The Value of AI is intuitively obvious OK, we're done. Talk to you guys next week. Rundown Clawdbot Rebrands to Moltbot After Trademark Request From Anthropic - Laravel News Clawdbot users are snapping up the Mac Mini — and it's under $500 at Amazon Enterprise AI ROI is still elusive. What IT can do to fix it. It's not "culture." Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability MFi Program Cords, Cyborgs & Cold Cases: Grandpa Dancy's Operating System for Life Anthropic launches interactive Claude apps, including Slack and other workplace tools AMD Quietly Funded A Drop-In CUDA Implementation Built On ROCm: It's Now Open-Source Relevant to your Interests On Running a Startup of Claude Code Agents: What You Get For a Billion Tokens a Month Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking Guiding the future of Chainguard OS: Announcing the FUD Committee Andy Jassy on Healthcare Betting on Prediction Markets Is Their Job. They Make Millions. How Intel Came Crashing Back to Earth After Its Trump Bump Intel Shares Slide as Costs Pile Up in Bid to Meet AI Demand Querying and Ingest issues in EU The A.I. Start-Up Soap Opera Riveting Silicon Valley Listener Feedback Aaron Delp is hiring for a Technical Marketing Engineer in the EU. ,more in Slack Conferences cfgmgmtcamp 2026, February 2nd to 4th, Ghent, BE. Coté speaking, live SDI recording with Andrew Clay Shafer. DevOpsDayLA at SCALE23x, March 6th, Pasadena, CA Use code: DEVOP for 50% off. Devnexus 2026, March 4th to 6th, Atlanta, GA. Use this 30% off discount code from your pals at Tanzu: DN26VMWARE30. I was going to moderate this panel, but now I'm not. Also, this one. They'll be super-cool! KubeCon EU, March 23rd to 26th, 2026 - Coté will be there on a media pass. VMware User Groups (VMUGs): Amsterdam (March 17-19, 2026) - Coté speaking. Minneapolis (April 7-9, 2026) Toronto (May 12-14, 2026) Dallas (June 9-11, 2026) Orlando (October 20-22, 2026) SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show Recommendations Brandon: The Cloudpod Grizzlies Owner Robert Pera Linked to Russia's "Crimes Against Humanity" Matt: Oxide & Friends 2026 Predictions - “Deep Blue” Coté: CNCF Annual Survey for 2025, I finally read it closely-ish.

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De retour à cinq dans l'épisode, les cast codeurs démarrent cette année avec un gros épisode pleins de news et d'articles de fond. IA bien sûr, son impact sur les pratiques, Mockito qui tourne un page, du CSS (et oui), sur le (non) mapping d'APIs REST en MCP et d'une palanquée d'outils pour vous. Enregistré le 9 janvier 2026 Téléchargement de l'épisode LesCastCodeurs-Episode-335.mp3 ou en vidéo sur YouTube. News Langages 2026 sera-t'elle l'année de Java dans le terminal ? (j'ai ouïe dire que ça se pourrait bien…) https://xam.dk/blog/lets-make-2026-the-year-of-java-in-the-terminal/ 2026: Année de Java dans le terminal, pour rattraper son retard sur Python, Rust, Go et Node.js. Java est sous-estimé pour les applications CLI et les TUIs (interfaces utilisateur terminales) malgré ses capacités. Les anciennes excuses (démarrage lent, outillage lourd, verbosité, distribution complexe) sont obsolètes grâce aux avancées récentes : GraalVM Native Image pour un démarrage en millisecondes. JBang pour l'exécution simplifiée de scripts Java (fichiers uniques, dépendances) et de JARs. JReleaser pour l'automatisation de la distribution multi-plateforme (Homebrew, SDKMAN, Docker, images natives). Project Loom pour la concurrence facile avec les threads virtuels. PicoCLI pour la gestion des arguments. Le potentiel va au-delà des scripts : création de TUIs complètes et esthétiques (ex: dashboards, gestionnaires de fichiers, assistants IA). Excuses caduques : démarrage rapide (GraalVM), légèreté (JBang), distribution simple (JReleaser), concurrence (Loom). Potentiel : créer des applications TUI riches et esthétiques. Sortie de Ruby 4.0.0 https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2025/12/25/ruby-4-0-0-released/ Ruby Box (expérimental) : Une nouvelle fonctionnalité permettant d'isoler les définitions (classes, modules, monkey patches) dans des boîtes séparées pour éviter les conflits globaux. ZJIT : Un nouveau compilateur JIT de nouvelle génération développé en Rust, visant à surpasser YJIT à terme (actuellement en phase expérimentale). Améliorations de Ractor : Introduction de Ractor::Port pour une meilleure communication entre Ractors et optimisation des structures internes pour réduire les contentions de verrou global. Changements syntaxiques : Les opérateurs logiques (||, &&, and, or) en début de ligne permettent désormais de continuer la ligne précédente, facilitant le style "fluent". Classes Core : Set et Pathname deviennent des classes intégrées (Core) au lieu d'être dans la bibliothèque standard. Diagnostics améliorés : Les erreurs d'arguments (ArgumentError) affichent désormais des extraits de code pour l'appelant ET la définition de la méthode. Performances : Optimisation de Class#new, accès plus rapide aux variables d'instance et améliorations significatives du ramasse-miettes (GC). Nettoyage : Suppression de comportements obsolètes (comme la création de processus via IO.open avec |) et mise à jour vers Unicode 17.0. Librairies Introduction pour créer une appli multi-tenant avec Quarkus et http://nip.io|nip.io https://www.the-main-thread.com/p/quarkus-multi-tenant-api-nipio-tutorial Construction d'une API REST multi-tenant en Quarkus avec isolation par sous-domaine Utilisation de http://nip.io|nip.io pour la résolution DNS automatique sans configuration locale Extraction du tenant depuis l'en-tête HTTP Host via un filtre JAX-RS Contexte tenant géré avec CDI en scope Request pour l'isolation des données Service applicatif gérant des données spécifiques par tenant avec Map concurrent Interface web HTML/JS pour visualiser et ajouter des données par tenant Configuration CORS nécessaire pour le développement local Pattern acme.127-0-0-1.nip.io résolu automatiquement vers localhost Code complet disponible sur GitHub avec exemples curl et tests navigateur Base idéale pour prototypage SaaS, tests multi-tenants Hibernate 7.2 avec quelques améliorations intéressantes https://docs.hibernate.org/orm/7.2/whats-new/%7Bhtml-meta-canonical-link%7D read only replica (experimental), crée deux session factories et swap au niveau jdbc si le driver le supporte et custom sinon. On ouvre une session en read only child statelesssession (partage le contexte transactionnel) hibernate vector module ajouter binary, float16 and sparse vectors Le SchemaManager peut resynchroniser les séquences par rapport aux données des tables Regexp dans HQL avec like Nouvelle version de Hibernate with Panache pour Quarkus https://quarkus.io/blog/hibernate-panache-next/ Nouvelle extension expérimentale qui unifie Hibernate ORM with Panache et Hibernate Reactive with Panache Les entités peuvent désormais fonctionner en mode bloquant ou réactif sans changer de type de base Support des sessions sans état (StatelessSession) en plus des entités gérées traditionnelles Intégration de Jakarta Data pour des requêtes type-safe vérifiées à la compilation Les opérations sont définies dans des repositories imbriqués plutôt que des méthodes statiques Possibilité de définir plusieurs repositories pour différents modes d'opération sur une même entité Accès aux différents modes (bloquant/réactif, géré/sans état) via des méthodes de supertype Support des annotations @Find et @HQL pour générer des requêtes type-safe Accès au repository via injection ou via le métamodèle généré Extension disponible dans la branche main, feedback demandé sur Zulip ou GitHub Spring Shell 4.0.0 GA publié - https://spring.io/blog/2025/12/30/spring-shell-4-0-0-ga-released Sortie de la version finale de Spring Shell 4.0.0 disponible sur Maven Central Compatible avec les dernières versions de Spring Framework et Spring Boot Modèle de commandes revu pour simplifier la création d'applications CLI interactives Intégration de jSpecify pour améliorer la sécurité contre les NullPointerException Architecture plus modulaire permettant meilleure personnalisation et extension Documentation et exemples entièrement mis à jour pour faciliter la prise en main Guide de migration vers la v4 disponible sur le wiki du projet Corrections de bugs pour améliorer la stabilité et la fiabilité Permet de créer des applications Java autonomes exécutables avec java -jar ou GraalVM native Approche opinionnée du développement CLI tout en restant flexible pour les besoins spécifiques Une nouvelle version de la librairie qui implémenter des gatherers supplémentaires à ceux du JDK https://github.com/tginsberg/gatherers4j/releases/tag/v0.13.0 gatherers4j v0.13.0. Nouveaux gatherers : uniquelyOccurringBy(), moving/runningMedian(), moving/runningMax/Min(). Changement : les gatherers "moving" incluent désormais par défaut les valeurs partielles (utiliser excludePartialValues() pour désactiver). LangChain4j 1.10.0 https://github.com/langchain4j/langchain4j/releases/tag/1.10.0 Introduction d'un catalogue de modèles pour Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI et Mistral. Ajout de capacités d'observabilité et de monitoring pour les agents. Support des sorties structurées, des outils avancés et de l'analyse de PDF via URL pour Anthropic. Support des services de transcription pour OpenAI. Possibilité de passer des paramètres de configuration de chat en argument des méthodes. Nouveau garde-fou de modération pour les messages entrants. Support du contenu de raisonnement pour les modèles. Introduction de la recherche hybride. Améliorations du client MCP. Départ du lead de mockito après 10 ans https://github.com/mockito/mockito/issues/3777 Tim van der Lippe, mainteneur majeur de Mockito, annonce son départ pour mars 2026, marquant une décennie de contribution au projet. L'une des raisons principales est l'épuisement lié aux changements récents dans la JVM (JVM 22+) concernant les agents, imposant des contraintes techniques lourdes sans alternative simple proposée par les mainteneurs du JDK. Il pointe du doigt le manque de soutien et la pression exercée sur les bénévoles de l'open source lors de ces transitions technologiques majeures. La complexité croissante pour supporter Kotlin, qui utilise la JVM de manière spécifique, rend la base de code de Mockito plus difficile à maintenir et moins agréable à faire évoluer selon lui. Il exprime une perte de plaisir et préfère désormais consacrer son temps libre à d'autres projets comme Servo, un moteur web écrit en Rust. Une période de transition est prévue jusqu'en mars pour assurer la passation de la maintenance à de nouveaux contributeurs. Infrastructure Le premier intérêt de Kubernetes n'est pas le scaling - https://mcorbin.fr/posts/2025-12-29-kubernetes-scale/ Avant Kubernetes, gérer des applications en production nécessitait de multiples outils complexes (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) avec beaucoup de configuration manuelle Le load balancing se faisait avec HAProxy et Keepalived en actif/passif, nécessitant des mises à jour manuelles de configuration à chaque changement d'instance Le service discovery et les rollouts étaient orchestrés manuellement, instance par instance, sans automatisation de la réconciliation Chaque stack (Java, Python, Ruby) avait sa propre méthode de déploiement, sans standardisation (rpm, deb, tar.gz, jar) La gestion des ressources était manuelle avec souvent une application par machine, créant du gaspillage et complexifiant la maintenance Kubernetes standardise tout en quelques ressources YAML (Deployment, Service, Ingress, ConfigMap, Secret) avec un format déclaratif simple Toutes les fonctionnalités critiques sont intégrées : service discovery, load balancing, scaling, stockage, firewalling, logging, tolérance aux pannes La complexité des centaines de scripts shell et playbooks Ansible maintenus avant était supérieure à celle de Kubernetes Kubernetes devient pertinent dès qu'on commence à reconstruire manuellement ces fonctionnalités, ce qui arrive très rapidement La technologie est flexible et peut gérer aussi bien des applications modernes que des monolithes legacy avec des contraintes spécifiques Mole https://github.com/tw93/Mole Un outil en ligne de commande (CLI) tout-en-un pour nettoyer et optimiser macOS. Combine les fonctionnalités de logiciels populaires comme CleanMyMac, AppCleaner, DaisyDisk et iStat Menus. Analyse et supprime en profondeur les caches, les fichiers logs et les résidus de navigateurs. Désinstallateur intelligent qui retire proprement les applications et leurs fichiers cachés (Launch Agents, préférences). Analyseur d'espace disque interactif pour visualiser l'occupation des fichiers et gérer les documents volumineux. Tableau de bord temps réel (mo status) pour surveiller le CPU, le GPU, la mémoire et le réseau. Fonction de purge spécifique pour les développeurs permettant de supprimer les artefacts de build (node_modules, target, etc.). Intégration possible avec Raycast ou Alfred pour un lancement rapide des commandes. Installation simple via Homebrew ou un script curl. Des images Docker sécurisées pour chaque développeur https://www.docker.com/blog/docker-hardened-images-for-every-developer/ Docker rend ses "Hardened Images" (DHI) gratuites et open source (licence Apache 2.0) pour tous les développeurs. Ces images sont conçues pour être minimales, prêtes pour la production et sécurisées dès le départ afin de lutter contre l'explosion des attaques sur la chaîne logistique logicielle. Elles s'appuient sur des bases familières comme Alpine et Debian, garantissant une compatibilité élevée et une migration facile. Chaque image inclut un SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) complet et vérifiable, ainsi qu'une provenance SLSA de niveau 3 pour une transparence totale. L'utilisation de ces images permet de réduire considérablement le nombre de vulnérabilités (CVE) et la taille des images (jusqu'à 95 % plus petites). Docker étend cette approche sécurisée aux graphiques Helm et aux serveurs MCP (Mongo, Grafana, GitHub, etc.). Des offres commerciales (DHI Enterprise) restent disponibles pour des besoins spécifiques : correctifs critiques sous 7 jours, support FIPS/FedRAMP ou support à cycle de vie étendu (ELS). Un assistant IA expérimental de Docker peut analyser les conteneurs existants pour recommander l'adoption des versions sécurisées correspondantes. L'initiative est soutenue par des partenaires majeurs tels que Google, MongoDB, Snyk et la CNCF. Web La maçonnerie ("masonry") arrive dans la spécification des CSS et commence à être implémentée par les navigateurs https://webkit.org/blog/17660/introducing-css-grid-lanes/ Permet de mettre en colonne des éléments HTML les uns à la suite des autres. D'abord sur la première ligne, et quand la première ligne est remplie, le prochain élément se trouvera dans la colonne où il pourra être le plus haut possible, et ainsi de suite. après la plomberie du middleware, la maçonnerie du front :laughing: Data et Intelligence Artificielle On ne devrait pas faire un mapping 1:1 entre API REST et MCP https://nordicapis.com/why-mcp-shouldnt-wrap-an-api-one-to-one/ Problématique : Envelopper une API telle quelle dans le protocole MCP (Model Context Protocol) est un anti-pattern. Objectif du MCP : Conçu pour les agents d'IA, il doit servir d'interface d'intention, non de miroir d'API. Les agents comprennent les tâches, pas la logique complexe des API (authentification, pagination, orchestration). Conséquences du mappage un-à-un : Confusion des agents, erreurs, hallucinations. Difficulté à gérer les orchestrations complexes (plusieurs appels pour une seule action). Exposition des faiblesses de l'API (schéma lourd, endpoints obsolètes). Maintenance accrue lors des changements d'API. Meilleure approche : Construire des outils MCP comme des SDK pour agents, encapsulant la logique nécessaire pour accomplir une tâche spécifique. Pratiques recommandées : Concevoir autour des intentions/actions utilisateur (ex. : "créer un projet", "résumer un document"). Regrouper les appels en workflows ou actions uniques. Utiliser un langage naturel pour les définitions et les noms. Limiter la surface d'exposition de l'API pour la sécurité et la clarté. Appliquer des schémas d'entrée/sortie stricts pour guider l'agent et réduire l'ambiguïté. Des agents en production avec AWS - https://blog.ippon.fr/2025/12/22/des-agents-en-production-avec-aws/ AWS re:Invent 2025 a massivement mis en avant l'IA générative et les agents IA Un agent IA combine un LLM, une boucle d'appel et des outils invocables Strands Agents SDK facilite le prototypage avec boucles ReAct intégrées et gestion de la mémoire Managed MLflow permet de tracer les expérimentations et définir des métriques de performance Nova Forge optimise les modèles par réentraînement sur données spécifiques pour réduire coûts et latence Bedrock Agent Core industrialise le déploiement avec runtime serverless et auto-scaling Agent Core propose neuf piliers dont observabilité, authentification, code interpreter et browser managé Le protocole MCP d'Anthropic standardise la fourniture d'outils aux agents SageMaker AI et Bedrock centralisent l'accès aux modèles closed source et open source via API unique AWS mise sur l'évolution des chatbots vers des systèmes agentiques optimisés avec modèles plus frugaux Debezium 3.4 amène plusieurs améliorations intéressantes https://debezium.io/blog/2025/12/16/debezium-3-4-final-released/ Correction du problème de calcul du low watermark Oracle qui causait des pertes de performance Correction de l'émission des événements heartbeat dans le connecteur Oracle avec les requêtes CTE Amélioration des logs pour comprendre les transactions actives dans le connecteur Oracle Memory guards pour protéger contre les schémas de base de données de grande taille Support de la transformation des coordonnées géométriques pour une meilleure gestion des données spatiales Extension Quarkus DevServices permettant de démarrer automatiquement une base de données et Debezium en dev Intégration OpenLineage pour tracer la lignée des données et suivre leur flux à travers les pipelines Compatibilité testée avec Kafka Connect 4.1 et Kafka brokers 4.1 Infinispan 16.0.4 et .5 https://infinispan.org/blog/2025/12/17/infinispan-16-0-4 Spring Boot 4 et Spring 7 supportés Evolution dans les metriques Deux bugs de serialisation Construire un agent de recherche en Java avec l'API Interactions https://glaforge.dev/posts/2026/01/03/building-a-research-assistant-with-the-interactions-api-in-java/ Assistant de recherche IA Java (API Interactions Gemini), test du SDK implémenté par Guillaume. Workflow en 4 phases : Planification : Gemini Flash + Google Search. Recherche : Modèle "Deep Research" (tâche de fond). Synthèse : Gemini Pro (rapport exécutif). Infographie : Nano Banana Pro (à partir de la synthèse). API Interactions : gestion d'état serveur, tâches en arrière-plan, réponses multimodales (images). Appréciation : gestion d'état de l'API (vs LLM sans état). Validation : efficacité du SDK Java pour cas complexes. Stephan Janssen (le papa de Devoxx) a créé un serveur MCP (Model Context Protocol) basé sur LSP (Language Server Protocol) pour que les assistants de code analysent le code en le comprenant vraiment plutôt qu'en faisant des grep https://github.com/stephanj/LSP4J-MCP Le problème identifié : Les assistants IA utilisent souvent la recherche textuelle (type grep) pour naviguer dans le code, ce qui manque de contexte sémantique, génère du bruit (faux positifs) et consomme énormément de tokens inutilement. La solution LSP4J-MCP : Une approche "standalone" (autonome) qui encapsule le serveur de langage Eclipse (JDTLS) via le protocole MCP (Model Context Protocol). Avantage principal : Offre une compréhension sémantique profonde du code Java (types, hiérarchies, références) sans nécessiter l'ouverture d'un IDE lourd comme IntelliJ. Comparaison des méthodes : AST : Trop léger (pas de compréhension inter-fichiers). IntelliJ MCP : Puissant mais exige que l'IDE soit ouvert (gourmand en ressources). LSP4J-MCP : Le meilleur des deux mondes pour les workflows en terminal, à distance (SSH) ou CI/CD. Fonctionnalités clés : Expose 5 outils pour l'IA (find_symbols, find_references, find_definition, document_symbols, find_interfaces_with_method). Résultats : Une réduction de 100x des tokens utilisés pour la navigation et une précision accrue (distinction des surcharges, des scopes, etc.). Disponibilité : Le projet est open source et disponible sur GitHub pour intégration immédiate (ex: avec Claude Code, Gemini CLI, etc). A noter l'ajout dans claude code 2.0.74 d'un tool pour supporter LSP ( https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#2074 ) Awesome (GitHub) Copilot https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot Une collection communautaire d'instructions, de prompts et de configurations pour optimiser l'utilisation de GitHub Copilot. Propose des "Agents" spécialisés qui s'intègrent aux serveurs MCP pour améliorer les flux de travail spécifiques. Inclut des prompts ciblés pour la génération de code, la documentation et la résolution de problèmes complexes. Fournit des instructions détaillées sur les standards de codage et les meilleures pratiques applicables à divers frameworks. Propose des "Skills" (compétences) sous forme de dossiers contenant des ressources pour des tâches techniques spécialisées. (les skills sont dispo dans copilot depuis un mois : https://github.blog/changelog/2025-12-18-github-copilot-now-supports-agent-skills/ ) Permet une installation facile via un serveur MCP dédié, compatible avec VS Code et Visual Studio. Encourage la contribution communautaire pour enrichir les bibliothèques de prompts et d'agents. Aide à augmenter la productivité en offrant des solutions pré-configurées pour de nombreux langages et domaines. Garanti par une licence MIT et maintenu activement par des contributeurs du monde entier. IA et productivité : bilan de l'année 2025 (Laura Tacho - DX)) https://newsletter.getdx.com/p/ai-and-productivity-year-in-review?aid=recNfypKAanQrKszT En 2025, l'ingénierie assistée par l'IA est devenue la norme : environ 90 % des développeurs utilisent des outils d'IA mensuellement, et plus de 40 % quotidiennement. Les chercheurs (Microsoft, Google, GitHub) soulignent que le nombre de lignes de code (LOC) reste un mauvais indicateur d'impact, car l'IA génère beaucoup de code sans forcément garantir une valeur métier supérieure. Si l'IA améliore l'efficacité individuelle, elle pourrait nuire à la collaboration à long terme, car les développeurs passent plus de temps à "parler" à l'IA qu'à leurs collègues. L'identité du développeur évolue : il passe de "producteur de code" à un rôle de "metteur en scène" qui délègue, valide et exerce son jugement stratégique. L'IA pourrait accélérer la montée en compétences des développeurs juniors en les forçant à gérer des projets et à déléguer plus tôt, agissant comme un "accélérateur" plutôt que de les rendre obsolètes. L'accent est mis sur la créativité plutôt que sur la simple automatisation, afin de réimaginer la manière de travailler et d'obtenir des résultats plus impactants. Le succès en 2026 dépendra de la capacité des entreprises à cibler les goulots d'étranglement réels (dette technique, documentation, conformité) plutôt que de tester simplement chaque nouveau modèle d'IA. La newsletter avertit que les titres de presse simplifient souvent à l'excès les recherches sur l'IA, masquant parfois les nuances cruciales des études réelles. Un développeur décrit dans un article sur Twitter son utilisation avancée de Claude Code pour le développement, avec des sous-agents, des slash-commands, comment optimiser le contexte, etc. https://x.com/AureaLibe/status/2008958120878330329?s=20 Outillage IntelliJ IDEA, thread dumps et project Loom (virtual threads) - https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2025/12/thread-dumps-and-project-loom-virtual-threads/ Les virtual threads Java améliorent l'utilisation du matériel pour les opérations I/O parallèles avec peu de changements de code Un serveur peut maintenant gérer des millions de threads au lieu de quelques centaines Les outils existants peinent à afficher et analyser des millions de threads simultanément Le débogage asynchrone est complexe car le scheduler et le worker s'exécutent dans des threads différents Les thread dumps restent essentiels pour diagnostiquer deadlocks, UI bloquées et fuites de threads Netflix a découvert un deadlock lié aux virtual threads en analysant un heap dump, bug corrigé dans Java 25. Mais c'était de la haute voltige IntelliJ IDEA supporte nativement les virtual threads dès leur sortie avec affichage des locks acquis IntelliJ IDEA peut ouvrir des thread dumps générés par d'autres outils comme jcmd Le support s'étend aussi aux coroutines Kotlin en plus des virtual threads Quelques infos sur IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3 https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2025/12/intellij-idea-2025-3/ Distribution unifiée regroupant davantage de fonctionnalités gratuites Amélioration de la complétion des commandes dans l'IDE Nouvelles fonctionnalités pour le débogueur Spring Thème Islands devient le thème par défaut Support complet de Spring Boot 4 et Spring Framework 7 Compatibilité avec Java 25 Prise en charge de Spring Data JDBC et Vitest 4 Support natif de Junie et Claude Agent pour l'IA Quota d'IA transparent et option Bring Your Own Key à venir Corrections de stabilité, performance et expérience utilisateur Plein de petits outils en ligne pour le développeur https://blgardner.github.io/prism.tools/ génération de mot de passe, de gradient CSS, de QR code encodage décodage de Base64, JWT formattage de JSON, etc. resumectl - Votre CV en tant que code https://juhnny5.github.io/resumectl/ Un outil en ligne de commande (CLI) écrit en Go pour générer un CV à partir d'un fichier YAML. Permet l'exportation vers plusieurs formats : PDF, HTML, ou un affichage direct dans le terminal. Propose 5 thèmes intégrés (Modern, Classic, Minimal, Elegant, Tech) personnalisables avec des couleurs spécifiques. Fonctionnalité d'initialisation (resumectl init) permettant d'importer automatiquement des données depuis LinkedIn et GitHub (projets les plus étoilés). Supporte l'ajout de photos avec des options de filtre noir et blanc ou de forme (rond/carré). Inclut un mode "serveur" (resumectl serve) pour prévisualiser les modifications en temps réel via un navigateur local. Fonctionne comme un binaire unique sans dépendances externes complexes pour les modèles. mactop - Un moniteur "top" pour Apple Silicon https://github.com/metaspartan/mactop Un outil de surveillance en ligne de commande (TUI) conçu spécifiquement pour les puces Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5). Permet de suivre en temps réel l'utilisation du CPU (E-cores et P-cores), du GPU et de l'ANE (Neural Engine). Affiche la consommation électrique (wattage) du système, du CPU, du GPU et de la DRAM. Fournit des données sur les températures du SoC, les fréquences du GPU et l'état thermique global. Surveille l'utilisation de la mémoire vive, de la swap, ainsi que l'activité réseau et disque (E/S). Propose 10 mises en page (layouts) différentes et plusieurs thèmes de couleurs personnalisables. Ne nécessite pas l'utilisation de sudo car il s'appuie sur les API natives d'Apple (SMC, IOReport, IOKit). Inclut une liste de processus détaillée (similaire à htop) avec la possibilité de tuer des processus directement depuis l'interface. Offre un mode "headless" pour exporter les métriques au format JSON et un serveur optionnel pour Prometheus. Développé en Go avec des composants en CGO et Objective-C. Adieu direnv, Bonjour misehttps://codeka.io/2025/12/19/adieu-direnv-bonjour-mise/ L'auteur remplace ses outils habituels (direnv, asdf, task, just) par un seul outil polyvalent écrit en Rust : mise. mise propose trois fonctions principales : gestionnaire de paquets (langages et outils), gestionnaire de variables d'environnement et exécuteur de tâches. Contrairement à direnv, il permet de gérer des alias et utilise un fichier de configuration structuré (mise.toml) plutôt que du scripting shell. La configuration est hiérarchique, permettant de surcharger les paramètres selon les répertoires, avec un système de "trust" pour la sécurité. Une "killer-feature" soulignée est la gestion des secrets : mise s'intègre avec age pour chiffrer des secrets (via clés SSH) directement dans le fichier de configuration. L'outil supporte une vaste liste de langages et d'outils via un registre interne et des plugins (compatibilité avec l'écosystème asdf). Il simplifie le workflow de développement en regroupant l'installation des outils et l'automatisation des tâches au sein d'un même fichier. L'auteur conclut sur la puissance, la flexibilité et les excellentes performances de l'outil après quelques heures de test. Claude Code v2.1.0 https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#210 Rechargement à chaud des "skills" : Les modifications apportées aux compétences dans ~/.claude/skills sont désormais appliquées instantanément sans redémarrer la session. Sous-agents et forks : Support de l'exécution de compétences et de commandes slash dans un contexte de sous-agent forké via context: fork. Réglages linguistiques : Ajout d'un paramètre language pour configurer la langue de réponse par défaut (ex: language: "french"). Améliorations du terminal : Shift+Enter fonctionne désormais nativement dans plusieurs terminaux (iTerm2, WezTerm, Ghostty, Kitty) sans configuration manuelle. Sécurité et correction de bugs : Correction d'une faille où des données sensibles (clés API, tokens OAuth) pouvaient apparaître dans les logs de débogage. Nouvelles commandes slash : Ajout de /teleport et /remote-env pour les abonnés claude.ai afin de gérer des sessions distantes. Mode Plan : Le raccourci /plan permet d'activer le mode plan directement depuis le prompt, et la demande de permission à l'entrée de ce mode a été supprimée. Vim et navigation : Ajout de nombreux mouvements Vim (text objects, répétitions de mouvements f/F/t/T, indentations, etc.). Performance : Optimisation du temps de démarrage et du rendu terminal pour les caractères Unicode/Emoji. Gestion du gitignore : Support du réglage respectGitignore dans settings.json pour contrôler le comportement du sélecteur de fichiers @-mention. Méthodologies 200 déploiements en production par jour, même le vendredi : retours d'expérience https://mcorbin.fr/posts/2025-03-21-deploy-200/ Le déploiement fréquent, y compris le vendredi, est un indicateur de maturité technique et augmente la productivité globale. L'excellence technique est un atout stratégique indispensable pour livrer rapidement des produits de qualité. Une architecture pragmatique orientée services (SOA) facilite les déploiements indépendants et réduit la charge cognitive. L'isolation des services est cruciale : un développeur doit pouvoir tester son service localement sans dépendre de toute l'infrastructure. L'automatisation via Kubernetes et l'approche GitOps avec ArgoCD permettent des déploiements continus et sécurisés. Les feature flags et un système de permissions solide permettent de découpler le déploiement technique de l'activation fonctionnelle pour les utilisateurs. L'autonomie des développeurs est renforcée par des outils en self-service (CLI maison) pour gérer l'infrastructure et diagnostiquer les incidents sans goulot d'étranglement. Une culture d'observabilité intégrée dès la conception permet de détecter et de réagir rapidement aux anomalies en production. Accepter l'échec comme inévitable permet de concevoir des systèmes plus résilients capables de se rétablir automatiquement. "Vibe Coding" vs "Prompt Engineering" : l'IA et le futur du développement logiciel https://www.romenrg.com/blog/2025/12/25/vibe-coding-vs-prompt-engineering-ai-and-the-future-of-software-development/ L'IA est passée du statut d'expérimentation à celui d'infrastructure essentielle pour le développement de logiciels en 2025. L'IA ne remplace pas les ingénieurs, mais agit comme un amplificateur de leurs compétences, de leur jugement et de la qualité de leur réflexion. Distinction entre le "Vibe Coding" (rapide, intuitif, idéal pour les prototypes) et le "Prompt Engineering" (délibéré, contraint, nécessaire pour les systèmes maintenables). L'importance cruciale du contexte ("Context Engineering") : l'IA devient réellement puissante lorsqu'elle est connectée aux systèmes réels (GitHub, Jira, etc.) via des protocoles comme le MCP. Utilisation d'agents spécialisés (écriture de RFC, revue de code, architecture) plutôt que de modèles génériques pour obtenir de meilleurs résultats. Émergence de l'ingénieur "Technical Product Manager" capable d'abattre seul le travail d'une petite équipe grâce à l'IA, à condition de maîtriser les fondamentaux techniques. Le risque majeur : l'IA permet d'aller très vite dans la mauvaise direction si le jugement humain et l'expérience font défaut. Le niveau d'exigence global augmente : les bases techniques solides deviennent plus importantes que jamais pour éviter l'accumulation de dette technique rapide. Une revue de code en solo (Kent Beck) ! https://tidyfirst.substack.com/p/party-of-one-for-code-review?r=64ov3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true La revue de code traditionnelle, héritée des inspections formelles d'IBM, s'essouffle car elle est devenue trop lente et asynchrone par rapport au rythme du développement moderne. Avec l'arrivée de l'IA ("le génie"), la vitesse de production du code dépasse la capacité de relecture humaine, créant un goulot d'étranglement majeur. La revue de code doit évoluer vers deux nouveaux objectifs prioritaires : un "sanity check" pour vérifier que l'IA a bien fait ce qu'on lui demandait, et le contrôle de la dérive structurelle de la base de code. Maintenir une structure saine est crucial non seulement pour les futurs développeurs humains, mais aussi pour que l'IA puisse continuer à comprendre et modifier le code efficacement sans perdre le contexte. Kent Beck expérimente des outils automatisés (comme CodeRabbit) pour obtenir des résumés et des schémas d'architecture afin de garder une conscience globale des changements rapides. Même si les outils automatisés sont utiles, le "Pair Programming" reste irremplaçable pour la richesse des échanges et la pression sociale bénéfique qu'il impose à la réflexion. La revue de code solo n'est pas une fin en soi, mais une adaptation nécessaire lorsque l'on travaille seul avec des outils de génération de code augmentés. Loi, société et organisation Lego lance les Lego Smart Play, avec des Brique, des Smart Tags et des Smart Figurines pour faire de nouvelles constructions interactives avec des Legos https://www.lego.com/fr-fr/smart-play LEGO SMART Play : technologie réactive au jeu des enfants. Trois éléments clés : SMART Brique : Brique LEGO 2x4 "cerveau". Accéléromètre, lumières réactives, détecteur de couleurs, synthétiseur sonore. Réagit aux mouvements (tenir, tourner, taper). SMART Tags : Petites pièces intelligentes. Indiquent à la SMART Brique son rôle (ex: hélicoptère, voiture) et les sons à produire. Activent sons, mini-jeux, missions secrètes. SMART Minifigurines : Activées près d'une SMART Brique. Révèlent des personnalités uniques (sons, humeurs, réactions) via la SMART Brique. Encouragent l'imagination. Fonctionnement : SMART Brique détecte SMART Tags et SMART Minifigurines. Réagit aux mouvements avec lumières et sons dynamiques. Compatibilité : S'assemble avec les briques LEGO classiques. Objectif : Créer des expériences de jeu interactives, uniques et illimitées. 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On January 12, 2026, Apple officially announced a multi-year partnership with Google to integrate Gemini models into the next generation of Siri and Apple Intelligence. This decision marks a significant pivot in the AI landscape, as Apple bypasses OpenAI for its default system integration.In this deep dive, we analyze the strategic reasoning behind this deal, the technical implications for iOS 26.4, and the data-driven factors—including declining ChatGPT usage trends—that influenced this shift. What does this mean for the future of OpenAI, and who are the true winners in the AI infrastructure race?TIMESTAMPS0:00 – The Strategic Shift: Apple Partners with Google0:39 – Deal Structure: $1B/Year & Technical Integration1:26 – The OpenAI Challenge: Usage Declines & "Code Red"2:12 – Winners & Losers: Google, Apple, Microsoft, & Anthropic2:46 – Investment Implications: The Infrastructure Play11:00 – Conclusion: The Maturation of Enterprise AIKEY ANALYSIS✅ The Deal: Apple selected Google Gemini due to proven infrastructure reliability and scaling experience (Galaxy AI), rejecting OpenAI despite early testing.✅ OpenAI's Position: The loss of default Siri integration comes amidst a ~6% weekly decline in ChatGPT daily active users, signaling a need for a B2B pivot✅ Technical Integration: Gemini will process queries via a hybrid of Apple Silicon and Google Private Cloud Compute, preserving privacy while enhancing Siri's reasoning capabilities.✅ Market Impact: This solidifies Google Cloud's position in the mobile ecosystem while challenging the "startup model" of AI deployment in favor of established enterprise infrastructure.SOURCES & DATA- Apple/Google Partnership Announcement (Jan 2026)- SimilarWeb/Analytics Usage Data (ChatGPT Trends)- Industry Reports on AI Infrastructure & Cloud ComputingLINKSPrashant Choubey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - https://vc10x.beehiiv.comSubscribe on YouTube - https://youtube.com/@VC10X Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQVC10X website - https://vc10x.comFor sponsorship queries reach out to prashantchoubey3@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE FOR MOREVC10X breaks down the most important stories in finance, tech, and markets every week. Subscribe for actionable insights.#AppleIntelligence #GoogleGemini #OpenAI #Siri #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #StockMarket #MacroEconomics #GOOG #AAPL

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave Ginsburg. He is joined by Patrice Brend'amour, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius.  A year-end discussion covering Apple's biggest stories of 2025. The panel dives into the Vision Pro M5 update, iOS 26.3 beta changes, iPhone 17 improvements, iPad's role as a laptop replacement, Apple's transition away from Intel Macs, security concerns, and reflections on AI tools like ChatGPT as the year comes to a close. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it!   Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios   Website: In Touch With iOS   YouTube Channel   In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard   Facebook Page   BlueSky   Mastodon   X   Instagram   Threads   Summary   In this end-of-year episode of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg welcomes a full panel to reflect on Apple's hardware, software, and platform shifts throughout 2025. The discussion begins with a deep dive into Apple Vision Pro, focusing on whether the new M5 model is a worthwhile upgrade, who it's really for, and whether Vision Pro should be viewed as a finished product, an emerging platform, or a preview of Apple's long-term spatial computing vision. The panel explores developer adoption, enterprise use cases, and why meaningful spatial productivity apps may take years to fully materialize.   The conversation then shifts to software, including impressions of the iOS 26.3 beta, particularly changes driven by EU regulations and continued refinements across Apple's platforms. Attention turns to the iPhone 17 lineup, where incremental updates, battery life improvements, camera enhancements, USB-C workflows, and vapor cooling spark debate about whether upgrading is worth it year over year.   From there, the panel revisits the ongoing question of whether the iPad can truly replace a laptop, acknowledging its powerful hardware while noting ongoing limitations in iPadOS. The discussion continues with Apple's Mac lineup, highlighting macOS Tahoe as the final release to support Intel Macs and reflecting on how Apple Silicon has reshaped performance, battery life, and upgrade cycles.   Security also enters the spotlight with a discussion on a recent malware case that bypassed macOS Gatekeeper, reinforcing the importance of user awareness despite Apple's protections. The episode wraps with a lighter but thoughtful look at ChatGPT's new year-end summary feature, comparing it to services like Spotify Wrapped and reflecting on how AI tools are becoming increasingly personal in daily workflows.   The episode closes with final thoughts on Apple's 2025 trajectory, community engagement, and what lies ahead as the calendar turns toward 2026.   Topics and Links As 2025 comes to a close we review what happened this year with Apple and technology.  In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Lets review Vision Pro in 2025 M5 version was released and dual knit head band was this a big upgrade?  Big Picture At the end of 2025, is Vision Pro a product, a platform, or a preview of what's next? Beta This week iOS 26.3 Beta 1 continues  iPhone, iPad year in Review  iPhone iPhone in 2025 focused on refinement over reinvention iPhone 17 Camera improvements emphasized computational photography and video USB-C accessories expanded across storage, audio, and capture workflows Battery efficiency improved through optimization rather than capacity Control Center and privacy tools became more powerful and flexible iPad iPad hardware remained ahead of most real-world use cases iPadOS delivered incremental multitasking and external display improvements Ongoing tension between iPad as a laptop replacement vs companion device Overall theme: quieter updates, smarter systems, and platform stability In Touch With Mac this week Apple officially ended the Intel era with macOS Tahoe, locking in Apple Silicon as the future. We saw M5-powered Macs push performance and battery life even further, while the Mac Studio continued to blur the line with the Mac Pro. It marks the end of official support for Intel-based Macs, meaning future macOS versions after Tahoe will be exclusive to Apple Silicon Macs. We've Finally Reached the End of the Road for Intel Macs Macbook releases this year. MacBook Air 13" M4 March 2025  MacBook Air 15" M4 March 2025  MacBook Pro 14" M5 October 2025  Do we expect Macbook Pro M5 Pros?   Review: M4 and M4 Pro Mac minis are probably Apple's best Mac minis ever   Other Topics   AirDrop codes allow temporary persistent contact   News   Apple Discontinued These 25 Products This Year   Malware bypassed macOS Gatekeeper by abusing Apple's notarization process   ChatGPT Now Has a 2025 Year-End Summary Feature Like Spotify Wrapped   Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they're ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? 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You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet   Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. 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Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week's episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There's also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more.  And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo talk about Netflix's attempt to acquire Warner Bros, and why Apple would never interested in a deal like this. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/design and use code HAPPYHOUR for a free month. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Take the first step to better security for your team by securing credentials and protecting every application at 1password.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Meta Partners with iHeartMedia to Bring Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour to Meta Horizon Apple announces departure of two more top executives Report: Johny Srouji contemplating leaving Apple, considering career elsewhere Apple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now New Apple Studio Display rumored to upgrade three key features Apple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included Apple announces biggest Fitness+ expansion ever with help from AI Apple and Google team up to make iPhone and Android switching easier EU says easier iPhone-Android switching is proof the DMA is working Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report Future iPhone chips might be produced by Intel, per report Netflix is buying HBO Max, Warner Bros. in blockbuster $83 billion deal Netflix plans to keep selling Warner shows to Apple TV, like Ted Lasso

Apple Silicon's Johny Srouji says he's staying, Australia enforces a sweeping social media ban for kids, Netflix makes a massive $72 billion gamble against YouTube, ChatGPT can use Photoshop for you, and Meta gives you some control over its algorithm.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsMusic by Breakmaster Cylinder------------------------------Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnology1Password - Secure your small business with 1Password. Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showIs Apple Cooked? - YouTubeStephen Lemay Bio - Cult of MacApple Rocked by Executive Departures, With Johny Srouji at Risk of Leaving Next - BloombergApple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now - 9to5MacMillions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia's world-first social media ban begins | Social media ban | The GuardianTim Cook meets lawmakers in effort to shift App Store age proposal - 9to5MacNetflix Just Made a $72 Billion Bet Against YouTubeNetflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion | The VergeParamount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York TimesGoogle Project Aura hands-on: Android XR's biggest strength is in the apps | The VergeGoogle details Gemini in Chrome's agentic browsing securityInstagram gives you more control over your Reels algorithm | The VergeInspired by all of you who started "dear threads algo" requests, we're going to test a new feature where if you post "dear algo" it will actually put more of that content in your feed!Sam Altman's Sprint to Correct OpenAI's Direction and Fend Off Google - WSJHere are iPhone's most downloaded apps and games of 2025 - 9to5MacOpenAI hires Slack's CEO as its chief revenue officer | The VergeYou can buy your Instacart groceries without leaving ChatGPT | TechCrunchChatGPT can now use Adobe apps to edit your photos and PDFs for free | The VergeTrump could introduce ‘mandatory' social media reviews for travelers | The VergeSpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion - BloombergTIME Person of the Year 2025: How We Chose | TIMEWhat Amazon's New Flagship Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Gets Write ★ Support this podcast ★

Rejoignez la communauté iWeek et soutenez-nous sur patreon.com/iweek !Voici l'épisode 258 d'iWeek (la semaine Apple).Johny Srouji : le génie des puces Apple Silicon reste… pour l'instant.Enregistré en streaming, mardi 9 décembre 2025 à 17h30, enregistrement accessible en direct pour nos soutiens Patreon. Désormais, eux seuls peuvent suivre le streaming de chaque épisode grâce à un lien que nous leur envoyons chaque semaine. Faites comme eux et profitez du chat, intervenez en visio en cliquant sur le bouton sous le lecteur vidéo. Quant au replay vidéo, sans le bonus, il continue d'être disponible pour tous sur YouTube.Présentation : Benjamin Vincent, journaliste, producteur et présentateur de Les Voix de la Tech avec la participation de Fabrice Neuman(consultant tech pour les PME et contributeur à "Comment ça marche").Invité : Frédéric Crassat, spécialiste en processeurs et composants.Au sommaire de cet épisode 258 : le départ de John Giannandrea abordé la semaine dernièren'était donc qu'un apéritif. Le départ de la semaine, c'est celui d'Alan Dye, vice-président en charge du design et des interfaces dont... Liquid Glass. Dans la foulée, nous avons appris deux autres départs dans le cercle rapproché de Tim Cook.... où personne n'est (heureusement) irremplaçable. Mais quand Mark Gurman évoque un départ de Johny Srouji, Senior vice-président chargé de la technologie matérielle et notamment... des processeurs Apple : là, on ne plaisante plus. Finalement, juste avant notre enregistrement, Johny Srouji aurait rassuré son équipe en interne... mais notre inquiétude à court et moyen terme demeure. Nous avons donc appelé Frédéric Crassat à la rescousse pour y voir clair. Clair, son sentiment l'est, justement. Et il va nous dire quel avenir il voit pour Johny Srouji... chez Apple ou ailleurs (Intel ?).L'info de la semaine, c'est une drôle de croisade lancée par Apple contre... Google Chrome. Apple n'y va pas par quatre chemins et recommande vivement de désinstaller le navigateur de Google sur iPhone. Pourquoi ? Et pourquoi cette communication négative alors que, parallèlement, Apple et Google collaborent sur plusieurs sujets ? Et puis, ne manquez pas le JT de la semaine !Pas de bonus hebdo exclusif, cette semaine, faute de temps : on espère le proposer à nos soutiens Patreon dès la semaine prochaine !Rendez-vous mardi 16 décembre 2025 à partir de 18h30 en direct pour l'épisode 259, le dernier avant la pause pour les Fêtes de fin d'année. Désormais, seuls, nos soutiens Patreon peuvent suivre le streaming de l'enregistrement de chaque épisode via le lien que nous leur envoyons chaque semaine. Ils peuvent ainsi profiter du chat et intervenir en visio en cliquant sur le bouton sous le lecteur vidéo.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Queridos amigos… hoy en APPLEaks vivimos uno de los episodios más tensos del año. Lo que está pasando en Apple no tiene precedentes: ejecutivos clave abandonan la empresa, hay conflictos con Intel, tensiones con TSMC, crisis con la IA… y ahora, lo impensado: también peligra el departamento de Silicon, el corazón de los procesadores Apple.Mientras gobiernos como India y el Reino Unido empujan medidas absurdas que ponen en jaque a toda la industria, Sam Altman declara código rojo porque Google lo está pasando por arriba, OpenAI está perdiendo suscriptores y ahora todas las empresas quieren ocupar el botón de tu iPhone, un terreno que Apple dejó desierto.Pero lo más grave es esto:

En este episodio del iSenaCode Live, analizamos a fondo cómo será el esperado iPhone Fold según las últimas filtraciones: un diseño sin pliegue visible, una bisagra rediseñada y tres funciones clave que podrían convertirlo en el dispositivo más ambicioso de Apple desde el primer iPhone.También comentamos una de las noticias más potentes de la semana: la integración de Apple Health con ChatGPT, un movimiento que puede transformar la salud digital y abrir la puerta a un asistente realmente personal.Además, repasamos la llegada del nuevo sistema AirDrop entre iPhone y Android que por fin resuelve la eterna barrera entre ecosistemas.Minchu nos trae la Apple Collection con curiosidades irresistibles, Oscar reflexiona sobre alternativas profesionales de Apple y Albert nos guía por la evolución de los chips de Apple hasta hoy. Cerramos con la clásica sección de Gamba o Chuletón, con una historia que conecta Pluribus con Breaking Bad.Un episodio redondo, lleno de análisis, humor y pura pasión por la tecnología.“Mucho de lo que damos por sentado hoy, ayer era ciencia ficción.” Mantente siempre un paso adelante.

While everyone obsesses over which AI model is smartest, a quiet revolution is happening in the infrastructure layer underneath. Modular just raised $250M at a $1.6B valuation to solve a problem most people don't know exists: AI is locked into expensive, vendor-specific hardware ecosystems. Tim Davis, Co-Founder & President of Modular, joins us to explain why his company is building the "hypervisor for AI"—making it possible to write code once and run it on any GPU, from NVIDIA to AMD to Apple Silicon. We dive into why this matters for businesses, what the Android analogy really means, how companies are seeing 70-80% cost reductions, and whether we're even on the right path to superintelligence.Subscribe to The Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.aiTry Modular: https://modular.comGetting Started Guide: https://modular.com/get-started

(00:00:00) Il turno di Ternus (00:00:20) La guida di Apple in discussione (00:03:00) La figura di Tim Cook (00:05:09) L'era di Steve Jobs (00:08:25) Innovazione e prodotti iconici (00:12:10) Prodotti recenti e l'evoluzione (00:15:12) Servizi sotto Tim Cook (00:18:59) Crescita economica di Apple (00:20:53) Verso un cambio di direzione? (00:22:37) Il futuro di Apple e John Ternus (00:27:12) L'eredità di Tim Cook (00:33:15) Fine della regular season In questa puntata provo a capire se Apple abbia davvero bisogno di un cambio di guida. Ripercorro l'era Jobs, quella di Tim Cook e tutto ciò che è successo in mezzo, con qualche dubbio, molte certezze e l'idea che il 2026 potrebbe essere l'inizio di una nuova stagione. Nessun dramma, solo un po' di sano realismo.Visita Digiteee e scopri tutte le notizie sulla tecnologiaSegui Digiteee su TikTokDimmi la tua su Twitter, su Threads, su Telegram, su Mastodon, su BlueSky o su Instagram.Mail jacoporeale@yahoo.it Scopri dove ascoltare il podcast e lascia una recensione su Apple Podcast o Spotify.Ascolta An iPad guy su YouTube Podcast.Supporta il podcast

In 1991, three once-fierce enemies - Apple, IBM, and Motorola - formed an alliance. At the press conference, IBM president Jack Kuehler proclaimed that their partnership would launch a "renaissance in technological innovation". Apple CEO John Sculley added that it would be "the bridge over the great divide to a new object frontier". Whatever that means. The most visible product of this threesome was PowerPC. A super-fast chip architecture made to take on Intel's solidifying monopoly. In today's video, a story about hitting monopolies head-on, the original Apple Silicon: PowerPC.

In 1991, three once-fierce enemies - Apple, IBM, and Motorola - formed an alliance. At the press conference, IBM president Jack Kuehler proclaimed that their partnership would launch a "renaissance in technological innovation". Apple CEO John Sculley added that it would be "the bridge over the great divide to a new object frontier". Whatever that means. The most visible product of this threesome was PowerPC. A super-fast chip architecture made to take on Intel's solidifying monopoly. In today's video, a story about hitting monopolies head-on, the original Apple Silicon: PowerPC.

Kurzzusammenfassung: In dieser Folge sprechen Michi, Joey und Technikexperte Matthias Krauß ausführlich über Apples neuen M5-Chip. Fünf Jahre nach dem ersten Apple Silicon werfen sie einen Blick zurück auf die Entwicklung seit dem M1 und analysieren, was die neuesten Generationen wie der M5 wirklich leisten. Es geht um Leistungssteigerungen, Optimierungspotenziale, Technik-Philosophie und Apples Strategie. Dabei wird klar: Der M5 ist ein evolutionärer, nicht revolutionärer Schritt – aber einer mit Wirkung. Besonders spannend wird's, wenn es um Benchmarks, Unified Memory, KI-Funktionen und Energieeffizienz geht. Zudem fragen sie sich: Muss überhaupt noch geupgradet werden, oder ist Apple Silicon heute schon „zu gut“?

Let's talk ChatGPT Atlas and the broader AI browser space. We also look into the new Vision Pro with a M5 processor! Time to upgrade? Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/merge-conflict/id1133064277?mt=2&ls=1) ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm

The new launch of Apple's M5 chip has brought a shocking amount of performance upgrades- lets unpack the rapid pace at which Apple is advancing their silicon

An airhacks.fm conversation with Paul Sandoz (@paulsandoz) about: Devoxx conference experiences and Java's evolution over the past decade, energy efficiency studies comparing Java to C/Rust/Ada from 2017, Java performance improvements from Java 8 to Java 25, Code Reflection as manipulation of method bodies versus traditional reflection, tornadovm optimizations for GPU inference achieving 6-10x speedup over CPU, using pointers to keep data on GPUs avoiding transfer overhead, Metal support development for Apple Silicon, relationship between Project Babylon and TornadoVM, HAT project collaboration opportunities, Python's GPU performance through optimized NVIDIA libraries, enterprise challenges with Python in production versus Java's packaging simplicity, BLISS library for NumPy-like operations in Java, DJL.ai for tensor manipulation and Deep Learning, JTaccuino for Jupyter-style notebooks with JavaFX, MCP protocol implementation challenges with poor specification quality, minimal JSON API design philosophy for OpenJDK, cognitive overhead reduction in API design, pattern matching with JSON values, assertion-style API for fail-fast programming, JSON-P versus JSON-B trade-offs in enterprise applications, versioning challenges with data binding approaches, embedded HTTP server use cases for testing and development, JSON-java library as reference implementation, zero-dependency approach becoming more popular, Java 25 instance main methods with automatic java.base imports, zb zero-dependency builder project, marshalling and serialization rethinking in OpenJDK, trusted builds and dependency management in enterprise Java, comparison of Maven/Gradle complexity for simple projects, GPL licensing for OpenJDK code, the java.util.json experiment Paul Sandoz on twitter: @paulsandoz

⏱️ LÍNEA DE TIEMPO / TIMELINE: 0:00 Introducción y bienvenida 5:00 El lanzamiento del Macintosh en 1985: Una revolución tecnológica 15:00 La evolución de las computadoras Apple a través de los años 25:00 La transición de Intel a Apple Silicon: Un cambio histórico 35:00 Apple M1, M2 y M3: Potencia y eficiencia redefinidas 50:00 Debate tecnológico: ¿Quién lidera la innovación en 2025? 1:05:00 Apple e Inteligencia Artificial: El papel de los procesadores 1:15:00 Optimización y rendimiento del ecosistema Apple 1:25:00 Conclusiones y reflexiones finales --- En este apasionante episodio, viajamos desde la revolución tecnológica que supuso el lanzamiento del Macintosh en 1985 hasta la llegada del actual Apple Silicon, un salto histórico en potencia y eficiencia que ha redefinido el ecosistema de Apple. En nuestro grupo de Telegram, se desató un intenso debate: ¿Quién está realmente liderando la innovación tecnológica en 2025, especialmente en inteligencia artificial? Aunque Apple no recibe tanta relevancia mediática en este campo, sus procesadores Apple Silicon están marcando un antes y un después en rendimiento y optimización. Únete a esta conversación y descubre cómo Apple ha pasado de cambiar la informática personal a empujar los límites de la IA y el diseño de hardware, y por qué deberías prestar más atención a todo su ecosistema. #Apple #Macintosh #AppleSilicon #IA #InteligenciaArtificial #Tecnología #Innovación #Mac #HistoriaApple #Apple2025 #AppleM1 #AppleM2 #AppleM3 #ProcesadoresApple #EcosistemaApple #DebateTecnológico #PodcastTecnología #AppleLianos #SteveJobs #ComputadorasApple #AppleIA PATROCINADO POR SEOXAN Optimización SEO profesional para tu negocio https://seoxan.es https://uptime.urtix.es PARTICIPA EN DIRECTO Deja tu opinión en los comentarios, haz preguntas y sé parte de la charla más importante sobre el futuro del ecosistema Apple. ¡Tu voz cuenta! ¿TE GUSTÓ EL EPISODIO? ✨ Dale LIKE SUSCRÍBETE y activa la campanita para no perderte nada COMENTA COMPARTE con tus amigos applelianos SÍGUENOS EN TODAS NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS: YouTube: Applelianos Podcast Telegram: https://t.me/+Jm8IE4n3xtI2Zjdk X (Twitter): @ApplelianosPod Facebook: facebook.com/applelianos Apple Podcasts: Applelianos Podcast

Today, we're joined by Prince Canuma, an ML engineer and open-source developer focused on optimizing AI inference on Apple Silicon devices. Prince shares his journey to becoming one of the most prolific contributors to Apple's MLX ecosystem, having published over 1,000 models and libraries that make open, multimodal AI accessible and performant on Apple devices. We explore his workflow for adapting new models in MLX, the trade-offs between the GPU and Neural Engine, and how optimization methods like pruning and quantization enhance performance. We also cover his work on "Fusion," a weight-space method for combining model behaviors without retraining, and his popular packages—MLX-Audio, MLX-Embeddings, and MLX-VLM—which streamline the use of MLX across different modalities. Finally, Prince introduces Marvis, a real-time speech-to-speech voice agent, and shares his vision for the future of AI, emphasizing the move towards "media models" that can handle multiple modalities, and more. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/744.