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584: Musical Deck Chairs

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Jan 1, 2026
The hosts dish out the annual Japeries awards, hilariously critiquing tech industry antics. They debate whether satellite SOS should remain free and poke fun at Apple’s Formula One ties. As they recap their woeful predictions, laughter ensues over the three-way tie in accuracy. Looking to 2026, they predict new app releases, touchscreen MacBook Pros, and improvements for Siri. The conversation wraps up with Tim Cook's potential succession plans, setting the stage for an intriguing future in tech.
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INSIGHT

Monetizing Satellite SOS Is Tricky

  • Apple still struggles to decide how to monetize satellite SOS while maintaining its life-saving intent.
  • Hosts argued the emergency SOS should remain free for device lifetime while value-added satellite features could be charged.
INSIGHT

AI Team Turnover Signals Instability

  • Apple's AI team saw frequent leadership and staffing churn, likened to musical chairs.
  • The hosts flagged instability in AI hiring and departures as a worrying pattern.
ANECDOTE

Pickies Predictions Flopped Together

  • The hosts recap their annual Pickies predictions and rules, admitting many 2025 picks missed.
  • They joked about tied zero scores and treated the shared failure as a collective win.
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