HomePod smart display delay and AI hopes

Myke has MacBook Neo FOMO and we have reviews of both Studio Display models. Also: Apple starts celebrating 50; App Store fees are lowered in China; Somehow, AirPods Max returned; Apple's AI crisistunity; and Jason in Jeopardy!?

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I’ll take ‘beach reading’ for $1000, Ken – Six Colors

Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewership - 9to5Mac

Apple’s acclaimed feature “F1” scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awards - Apple TV Press

50 Years of Thinking Different - Apple

helloapple – Instagram

Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world - Apple

apple (@apple) | TikTok

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Apple Delays Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New Siri AI Features - Bloomberg

Amazon Charges $2.99 for Personal Photos on Echo Show - Yahoo News UK

MacBook Neo 2 Might Not Feature Touchscreen After All - MacRumors

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