Primary Technology Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features, AI Generated Dead Actors is Too Far
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Mar 19, 2026 They debate a possible MacBook giveaway and Apple’s smart moves like acquiring MotionVFX and shipping AirPods Max 2 with the H2 chip. They run through iOS 26.4 highlights and Apple Podcasts moving toward video. They wrestle with the ethics of AI resurrecting deceased actors. HomeKit doorbells, Overcast on-device transcripts, NVIDIA GTC takeaways, and Samsung hardware flops also come up.
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Delay Upgrades Until AirPods Max 2 For H2 Benefits
- Consider waiting for the AirPods Max 2 if you want the H2 features like conversation awareness and improved noise cancelling.
- The new Max 2 uses the H2 chip, one-and-a-half times better noise canceling, and keeps a $549 price point.
iOS 26.4 Brings Apple Intelligence And Video Podcasts
- iOS 26.4 adds Apple Intelligence features to Music and offline Shazam, plus video podcast HLS support, hinting Apple is leaning into AI-driven media experiences.
- The update also promises typing improvements and new emojis, and the release candidate suggests imminent public rollout.
Test Apple Podcasts Video Before Switching Your Workflow
- If you publish podcasts, test Apple Podcasts HLS video before committing because enabling video can force tradeoffs like losing chapter artwork for audio-first listeners.
- Stephen will decide per-episode whether to publish video or keep the edited audio chapters for members.
