Show Notes
This week: Apple’s got an "event" coming up in the first week of March! We’ll get into what we think it is. Also: Apple’s fast-tracking three wearable AI products and one of them is already a known bust, some big changes in iOS 26.4, a truly genius MacBook Air setup, and our hands-on with a great iPhone game controller for the rest of us. Watch this episode on YouTube Send us a text with comments, questions, feedback or a video to play on the show: [email protected] Sponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com. Links: Apple just announced its March event — here’s what could be comingGet ready for the Apple March event! We're looking forward to new MacBooks, iPads, an iPhone and possibly more announcements.
3 game-changing AI wearables Apple is rushing to launchApple is putting the pedal to the metal as it rushes to produce new types of AI-powered wearable devices — smart glasses, upgraded AirPods and an AirTag-size pendant.
iOS 26.4 beta 1: All the new features and changesApple has kicked off testing for iOS 26.4, with the update bringing more than just minor fixes. Here’s what’s new in iOS 26.4 beta 1.
Top 10 MacBook Air setupsOur collection of the top 10 MacBook Air setups really shows why the sleek machine is the world's best-selling laptop. ‘Headless’ MacBook Air runs alongside retro Macs
Listener QuestionWhy do we censor swearing?
Upgrade iPhone gaming for cheap with GameSir X5s controllerThe GameSir X5s is a great and affordable way to upgrade mobile gaming. Your phone slides in and gives you console-quality physical controls.
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