MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

The MacBreak Weekly crew celebrates the 25th anniversary of Mac OS X, discusses Apple's $95 million settlement over Siri privacy concerns, and shares their thoughts on new gaming capabilities coming to the Vision Pro headset. The hosts also debate the future of Google search in light of the US government's antitrust case and touch on the possibility of non-invasive glucose monitoring coming to the Apple Watch. • Release of iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1 with important bug fixes and security updates • 25th anniversary of Mac OS X and its importance in providing a modern, Unix-based foundation that became the basis for Apple's other operating systems • Apple's $95 million settlement over Siri privacy concerns related to accidental recordings, while maintaining that user data was never sold or used for marketing • Speculation on why Apple is unlikely to create its own search engine, particularly due to its lucrative deal with Google and the economic risks involved • Concerns over Apple's AI-generated news summaries sometimes being wildly inaccurate, prompting calls for the company to suspend the feature until it can be improved • Expansion of Apple Fitness+ with new workouts and integration with the Strava workout tracking platform • The gang discusses the ethical implications of Apple potentially securing exclusive rights to non-invasive blood glucose monitoring on the Apple Watch • Nvidia announcing upcoming support for its GeForce Now game streaming service on the Vision Pro headset, plus the ability to use the device for capturing movement to train AI for robotics • 'Wicked' director Jon M. Chu used Apple Vision Pro during the film's post-production process Picks of the Week: • Leo: Ghostty - a macOS terminal with metal integration • Jason: Govee Christmas Lights 2, programmable LED lights for festive decoration • Alex: iPhone Cinematic mode, which allows for impressive video capture and post-production focus adjustments • Andy: Anker's new 140W 4-port charger, offering fast charging capabilities for multiple devices simultaneously Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Join us as we take a look back at some of MacBreak Weekly's best moments from 2024: The Vision Pro finally arrives, but someone on the panel is less than enthuastic about it. The Apple Car is suddenly no more! Department of Justice files an Antitrust Lawsuit against Apple. Apple announces the M4 chip. Apple's finally makes its foray into AI with Apple Intelligence. The Vision Pro Jingle is born. People finally started receiving their settlement payments over the butterfly keyboard lawsuit. Plus, the last recording of MacBreak Weekly in the Eastside Studio and the retirement of Jammer B. Why is Apple waiting to release Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1. Apple announces the new M4 Mac mini with a much smaller form factor. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Blackmagic debuts a new 3D camera to capture video for the Vision Pro, which gets Alex Lindsay very giddy. King Charles III visits Apple's headquarters in the U.K. What does the panel think of iOS 18.2? And is Apple working on a new, folding iPad? Blackmagic debuts $30K 3D camera for capturing video for Vision Pro. His Majesty King Charles III visits Apple's U.K. headquarters. Tim Cook dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Tim Cook impressed King Charles with this specific iOS 18.2 feature. iOS 18.2/macOS 15.2 Review: Picture not so perfect? BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline. Keynote, Pages, and Numbers get Apple Intelligence features. Apple's new vision for computing is a giant foldable iPad. Picks of the Week: Jason's Pick: Mic Drop Alex's Pick: Shokz OpenSwim Andy's Pick: 'Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas" Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak

Is Apple working on its own modem for cellular connection? Reports suggest that Apple is working with Sony on the development of hand controllers for the Vision Pro. And Apple snagged several Golden Globes nominations, with 'Slow Horses' and 'Disclaimer' leading the way. Apple prepares three-year modem rollout in bid to outdo Qualcomm. Apple explores Macs, headsets with built-in cellular data. Brazilian court overturns injunction imposed on Apple's App Store. Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026? Seems fishy per Andy. Tim Cook wants Apple to literally save your life. Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro. Stevie Wonder demoed the Apple Vision Pro, according to CEO Tim Cook: "It's always great to get feedback from Stevie". Transforming Porsche media events with spatial computing. Jason bought an M4 Max MacBook Pro. 'Slow Horses' and 'Disclaimer' lead Apple's Golden Globes nominations. How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free in 2024. MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer. Apple wraps 'F1' filming with Cook in Abu Dhabi. Tinkerer brings this retro-futuristic Mac concept to life. Affordable third-party Mac Studio storage upgrades coming in 2025. M4 Mac mini was almost even smaller, but design compromises were made. Apple Pay's first competitor on the iPhone has arrived in Norway. Apple sued by two victims for failing to curtail child sexual abuse material on iCloud. Impersonators are claiming laptops at Apple stores before real owners can pick them up. FBI warns iPhone and Android users—stop sending texts. Picks of the Week: Alex's Pick: Programming with ChatGPT Andy's Pick: Patrick Stewart's "A Christmas Carol" one-man show Jason's Pick: Festivitas Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit