Clockwise 645: A Fan of the Fan
Feb 25, 2026
Jeremy Burge, tech and transport writer who tracks transit payment systems. Paul Kafasis, CEO of Rogue Amoeba and audio/consumer tech aficionado. They discuss which upcoming Apple products matter, practical weather tech and gear, ways people remember things with apps and habits, and contactless transit options like tap-to-pay and Express Mode.
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Watch Apple's Low Cost Colorful MacBook Move
- Consider a low-cost colorful MacBook as a strategic play by Apple to capture entry-level buyers.
- Dan notes it may use an A-series chip and trade-offs will determine whether the cheaper, colored laptop is worth buying.
Snoopy Screensaver Motives an Apple TV Upgrade
- Paul wants a new Apple TV because his current one lacks the Snoopy screensaver he loves.
- He has one TV with the Snoopy screensaver and another without, which motivates replacing the older unit.
Apple Studio Display Value Is Ecosystem Integration
- The Apple Studio Display's value lies in built-in speakers, ports, and ecosystem integration rather than just panel manufacture.
- Micah has the original display at work and wants HDR and improved webcam quality to justify a Studio Display 2.