Mac mini M4 Review, iOS 18.2 Updates, Apple Intelligence Fails, ChatGPT vs Google Search
Download MP3We review the new M4 Mac mini, pros and cons of nano-texture displays on the new M4 iMac, visionOS 2.2 beta with ultra-wide Mac display mirroring, Apple Intelligence summaries needs improvement, and why ChatGPT Search is giving Google Search a run for its money.
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Links from the show
- The M4 Mac mini Is Almost Perfect. There’s Just 1 Problem
- The M4 Mac Mini is Incredible! - YouTube
- Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision Pro - Apple
- visionOS 2.2 Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display - MacRumors
- Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18.2 Apple Intelligence Image Tools - YouTube
- ChatGPT Search is not OpenAI's 'Google killer' yet | TechCrunch
- Dharmesh Shah on LinkedIn
- A new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog
- Radio Station's Attempt to Replace Hosts With AI Ends in Absolute Disaster
- (00:00) - Intro
- (03:56) - M4 Mac mini Review
- (14:59) - MacBook Pro Nano-Texture
- (23:46) - Studio Display vs Pro Display XDR
- (29:23) - Sponsor: Data Citizens Dialogues
- (30:55) - New Vision Pro Accessories
- (37:56) - iOS 18.2 Image Creation Tools
- (43:46) - Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries
- (50:58) - Sponsor: Audio Hijack
- (53:44) - ChatGPT Search
- (01:03:25) - Apple Acquires Pixelmator
- (01:16:25) - Jason Bought a 3-in-1 Charger
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Jason Aten
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Stephen Robles
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