4 Nov 2026 05:15
Ep. 569: Not live election coverage, just tech goodness!
As "the most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet," it is our duty to give you a distraction from endless election-day coverage. Apple and Amazon both had more products to announce. The biggest crypto hack ever. Plus, so much more from the world of tech.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: More Apple and Amazon Products (03:45)
Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch for the first time on Mac
Mac Studio with M5 Ultra now available with 512GB RAM for $22,299
Apple Creator Studio is getting even better, with new AI tools and a big Final Cut Pro upgrade
Amazon's 5 new smart home devices: Everything you need to know
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tap and hold the spacebar to move the cursor, THEN tap the keyboard to highlight text. (23:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00)
Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion bet on AI connectivity
French lawmakers back per-gigabyte internet traffic tax
Claude designed protein binders against scorpion neurotoxins
Alphabet tanks nearly 13% for worst day ever, losing $500 billion in value
Astronomers may have just discovered our solar system's sixth dwarf planet
Bank of America kindly asks that you don't share your banking password with your AI assistant
Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' Captain and 'X-Men' Superhero, Dies at 86
WITHIN REACH! (30:40)
Dave is leading 15-13,
Round 32,
Dave goes first
TAKES:
Affinity for iPad all-in-one design app now available, free for individuals (38:25)
Cryptowatch: Binance withdrawals resume following $6 billion hack (41:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Spelunker TV Guide (44:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: 22.5W Fast Charging Portable Charger, 10000mAh Power Bank for Apple Watch (48:50)
