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This week’s episode of Upgrade is something really special, and it would mean a lot to me if you’d take a listen and let us know what you think.

As part of our celebrations of their 50th, this is the story of the Origin of Apple.

https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/609?ref=theenthusiast.net

Jason Snell 9h ago

Really honored to be asked by The Verge to write a couple of pieces about Apple at 50. Here’s the first one, about the computer that made Apple a success long before the Mac: The Apple II.

https://www.theverge.com/tech/900677/apple-ii-personal-computer

Apple II Forever!

Apple would never have made it if it weren’t for the Apple II, the company’s first hit product and the first one to generate the amount of devotion we’ve now come to expect from fans of Apple’s products.

The Verge

Jason Snell 11h ago

New Upgrade: Jason and Myke tell the story of Apple's origin: It emerged from the unique environment of the suburbs of the '70s thanks to the particular genius of its two co-founders... and the surprising help they got along the way.

https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/609

Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Relay

Jason and Myke tell the story of Apple's origin. It emerged from the unique environment of the Santa Clara valley suburbs of the '70s thanks to the particular genius of its two co-founders and some surprising help they got along the way.

Relay

Jason Snell 15h ago

Just posted on Six Colors: Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books

https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/apple-at-50-for-further-reading/

Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books

After I wrote my Wall Street Journal review of David Pogue’s excellent Apple: The First 50 Years (Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books) my editor asked for a sidebar recommending other books about Apple…

Six Colors

Jason Snell 16h ago

Now live on Upgrade:

https://relay.fm/live

On-Air: Upgrade - Relay

Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained.

Relay

Jason Snell 2d ago

Let's go INSERT BASEBALL TEAM NAME HERE

Jason Snell 3d ago

TFW the guy who beat you on Jeopardy is now in the top 20 regular-season Jeopardy winners of all time 🙃 🎉

Jason Snell 4d ago

For All Mankind S5E1 is out! And when you’re done, please visit @dmoren and myself in the NASA/Mars Vending Machine: https://www.theincomparable.com/nvm/32/

"First Light" (S5E1) (NASA Vending Machine 32)

Get on your Mars bike and get ready to do some cool jumps! “For All Mankind” is back, and the NASA Vending Machine is restocked! But season 5 brings Domino’s and Starbucks to Mars, so who knows what else might be in store on the red planed? This episode helps us get reaquainted with the show, recaps what’s been going on in the decade since last season, and starts to put all the pieces in place for whatever story is about to be laid out before us.

The Incomparable

Jason Snell 4d ago

NBC scorebug: look, yellow for base runners. Yes. Two out dots is bad though. The weird texture on the team logos is comical. At least I can read the player names.

Jason Snell 4d ago

Exciting that both "Believe" shirts were resolved this month.

✅ Upgrade AirPods Max Believe
☠️ ATP Mac Pro Believe

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