We are only halfway through January, and there is already a lot to discuss in 2026. We begin this week’s episode of the podcast discussing Apple’s immersive basketball game and why I think it provides and early look at what will be commonplace in the future when we watch a sporting event from home. Next, we discuss the joint announcement from Apple and Google that Google’s Gemini AI technology will provide the foundation for Apple’s future AI efforts. Another big announcement from Apple was the new Apple Creator Studio suite, and we discuss whether or not it might be worth becoming a subscriber. We also discuss blocking scammers from an iPhone, using Siri to find diamonds, why I will soon be just as cool as the character that Ricky Schroder played in the 1980s TV show Silver Spoons, and more.
In our In the Know segment, we recommend gadgets. Brett recommends using a Nuwave Smart Heated Coffee Mug (Amazon link). I recommend using a Dash Cam in your car (Car and Driver list of Best Dash Cams).
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