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New Upgrade: Can Apple buy its way out of trouble? We discuss the promise and pitfalls of Apple acquiring an AI powerhouse... or literally anything else.

https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/569

Upgrade #569: We Need More Rock Stars - Relay

Can Apple buy its way out of trouble? We discuss the promise and pitfalls of Apple acquiring an AI powerhouse... or literally anything else.

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Jason Snell 15h 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.

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Jason Snell 16h ago

We're motorin', but what's our price for flight?
https://zeppelin.flights/@incomparable/114733429865209350

The Incomparable (@incomparable@zeppelin.flights)

Robot or Not? episode 317 just posted: AI Hype https://www.theincomparable.com/robot/317/

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Jason Snell 3d ago

viewable comparison here: https://draftable.com/compare/AbkISTFXdBKF

Jason Snell 3d ago

Whisper's large-v3-turbo is definitely quite a bit slower than Apple's new onboard transcription model in 26, though it's also noticeably better, especially at punctuation and capitalization. Comparison image attached - v3-turbo used context to get some key phrases including "beneath the surface" and "I concur, sir" Also Whisper caught some crosstalk, albeit incorrectly ("I love you"). Interesting!

Jason Snell 3d ago

Just posted on Six Colors: A few notes on iPadOS 26 audio and video capture

https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/06/a-few-notes-on-ipados-26-audio-and-video-capture/

A few notes on iPadOS 26 audio and video capture

Last week’s Six Colors podcast was recorded entirely on iPads running iPadOS 26, mine in California and Dan’s in Massachusetts. The podcast is usually just for Six Colors members, but y…

Six Colors

Jason Snell 6d ago

Just posted on Six Colors: Apple keeps checking items off my Mac wishlist

https://sixcolors.com/post/2025/06/apple-keeps-checking-items-off-my-mac-wishlist/

Apple keeps checking items off my Mac wishlist

Clipboard history in Spotlight on macOS Tahoe. A couple of years ago, I recalled that in the early days of Mac OS X, I built up an entire array of utilities that allowed me to use my Mac just how I…

Six Colors

Jason Snell 6d ago

A new episode of Downstream is live!

Zaz splits WBD, the neverending Paramount sale, listener letters, and TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Apple TV stasis, Clooney on CNN, and the Great Netflix User Migration.]

http://relay.fm/downstream/97

Downstream #97: Brand Destruction - Relay

Zaz splits WBD, the neverending Paramount sale, listener letters, and TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Apple TV stasis, Clooney on CNN, and the Great Netflix User Migration.]

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Jason Snell Jun 16

New Upgrade: The Summer of Fun begins with loads of WWDC follow-up, including some big-picture reflections on last week and a discussion of some of our favorite features in Apple's beta OS releases.

https://www.relay.fm/upgrade/568

Upgrade #568: A Persona of a Bearded Man - Relay

The Summer of Fun begins with loads of WWDC follow-up, including some big-picture reflections on last week and a discussion of some of our favorite features in Apple's beta OS releases.

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Jason Snell Jun 16

TWiT Podcasts Jun 16

🍎 Apple’s Liquid Glass design shift
🧠 Siri AI delays, DNA lawsuits, & YouTube’s $55B economic impact
@leo is joined by @jsnell, @jasonhiner & @harrymccracken
🎧 Download and subscribe here: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/1036
#TWiT #Tech

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