Why Apple Maps Getting Ads is Bad, Humans Win +1 Over AI Video, Apple’s 50th Anniversary
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Apple launched new business tools including ads in Apple Maps, and it’s bad for small businesses, plus new details about Gemini and Apple Intelligence, OpenAI shutting down Sora app, jury finds Instagram and YouTube are addictive, Wi-Fi router ban, and we reminisce for Apple’s 50th anniversary! Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the promo will be automatically applied) Ad-Free + Bonus Episodes Show Notes via Email Creative Effort - Jason's Podcast Watch on YouTube! Join the Community Email Us: [email protected] @stephenrobles on Threads @jasonaten on Threads ------------------------------ Sponsors: Claude AI - Ready to tackle bigger problems? Sign up for Claude todayat: claude.ai/primary Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/primary ------------------------------ Links from the show The Copper Kettle - St. Pete Beach • Instagram eSuite Sheet Music App Apple Maps Is Getting Ads. It’s Apple’s Riskiest Bet Yet - inc.com iOS 26.4 Video with 15+ New Features A California Jury Just Said What People Already Thought About Instagram and YouTube - inc.com Sony Is Finally Killing the EV No One Ever Thought They’d Actually Ship - inc.com Peter Cushing is dead. Rogue One’s resurrection is a digital indignity - The Guardian iOS 26.4 users can try the new Apple Podcasts video experience with these shows - 9to5Mac LGA New York Airport Dashboard — Flighty Introducing Apple Business — a new all-in-one platform for businesses of all sizes - Apple Born and Bread Bakehouse (@bornandbreadfl) • Instagram photos and videos Sora App Discontinued - wsj.com OpenAI Shutting Down Sora Video App OpenAI Desktop Super App - wsj.com Apple is testing a standalone app for its overhauled Siri | The Verge New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Gemini changes: report - 9to5Mac Apple Overhauls App Store Connect - MacStories YouTube Creator Partnerships The United States router ban, explained | The Verge Madonna, Michael Keaton, Julia Garner Seen In Venice For 'The Studio' Apple's 50th Anniversary Events Continue in UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, and Beyond - MacRumors ComfyUI
(00:00) - Introduction
(04:33) - AI Generated Actors
(07:34) - eSuite Sheet Music App
(08:27) - iOS 26.4 and Video Podcasts
(13:56) - Flighty Airport Update
(17:10) - Apple Maps Ads Are Bad
(33:41) - Sora App is Dead
(37:37) - Sponsor: Claude
(40:08) - Sponsor: Quo
(41:51) - OpenAI Super App
(42:36) - Gemini X Apple Intelligence Deal
(46:07) - App Store Metrics
(50:01) - YouTube Brand Connector
(52:54) - Claude Dispatch and Computer
(57:41) - U.S. Bans Router Imports
(01:00:41) - Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Addictive
(01:11:50) - Apple Celebrates 50 Years
(01:20:38) - How to Become a Creator
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