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There's strong demand for the MacBook Neo as Apple ramps up production on the budget-friendly laptop. A fake crypto wallet app was recently removed from Apple's App Store. And Apple is testing AI glasses that could come out sometime next year. Apple ramps up MacBook Neo production to 10 million units amid strong demand. Apple removes fake crypto wallet app that stole $9.5 million from Mac users. Why you can't trust Privacy & Security. Apple AI glasses will rival Meta's with several styles, oval cameras. How the "AI Loser" may end up winning. Blackmagic's camera for Apple Vision Pro content is now available for $30K. The space between by C&S app. Amazon to acquire Globalstar and expand Amazon Leo satellite network. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: PureMac Christina's Picks: DaVinci Resolve Photo & Glider Andy's Pick: Google AI Edge Eloquent Jason's Pick: Strawpoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: mill.com/MBW zocdoc.com/macbreak

Introducing Parenting Expert Emily Oster: The #1 Parenting Mistake That Causes Unnecessary Stress (Use THIS Data-Backed Framework to Debunk the Biggest Parenting Myths!) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Parenting today feels like navigating endless advice while quietly wondering if you’re doing any of it right. Jay sits down with bestselling author and economist Emily Oster to unpack one of the most overwhelming journeys many people will ever face: becoming a parent. In a world filled with endless advice, social media pressure, and conflicting research, parenting can start to feel like a test you’re constantly failing. Emily offers a refreshing, data-driven perspective that helps parents cut through the noise, separating real evidence from the myths that fuel unnecessary anxiety. From pregnancy and fertility to sleep training and screen time, this conversation reveals what truly matters and what parents can finally let go of. Together, Jay and Emily challenge many of the parenting beliefs we’ve accepted without question. They explore why modern parents feel so overwhelmed by information and expectations, when the data actually shows there are many “right” ways to raise a child. Emily breaks down how correlation is often mistaken for causation in parenting advice and how that misunderstanding quietly drives guilt, fear, and comparison. Whether it’s breastfeeding versus formula, screen time, sleep training, or developmental milestones, Emily encourages parents to move away from perfection and toward confident, thoughtful decision-making. In this episode you'll learn: How to Stop Overthinking Parenting Decisions How to Decide What Parenting Advice to Ignore How to Choose the Sleep Strategy That Works for Your Family How to Raise Kids with a Growth Mindset How to Plan Parenting Decisions Before Problems Arise How to Let Go of the Pressure to Parent Perfectly Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially in a world filled with endless advice, opinions, and expectations. The truth is, raising a child isn’t about getting every small decision perfectly right, it’s about showing up with love, care, and intention, day after day. Emily’s book, Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know, offers guidance through pregnancy and motherhood. Grab a copy now. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Why Does Parenting Feel Harder Today? 04:06 What the Data Really Says About Parenting 05:24 Don’t Trust This Fertility Advice! 07:56 What Affects Sperm Health 09:51 Lifestyle Habits That Affect Fertility 12:26 Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy? 15:02 Which Pregnancy Rules Actually Matter (And Which Don’t) 18:25 When Is the Best Age to Have Kids? 21:56 Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked 31:19 How Dads Can Support After Birth 34:09 What’s Actually Best for the Baby? 36:51 More Parenting and Pregnancy Myths 44:20 How to Deal With Mom Guilt 47:55 How to Raise Confident Kids 54:28 Parenting Decisions That Cause Stress 56:27 The Truth About Sleep Training 01:02:03 Does Crying It Out Harm Attachment? 01:04:12 How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? 01:09:40 The Truth About Childhood Vaccines 01:12:02 Are Kids Being Overmedicated? 01:14:35 The Many Paths to Parenthood 01:16:49 This or That: Parenting Edition 01:24:31 Emily on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://parentdata.org/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emily.oster.509/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/parentdata  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@profemilyoster  X | https://x.com/ProfEmilyOster  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding. Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order. NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently. Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never. AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration. Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible. New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades. Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns. Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store. The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter. Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes. Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app. How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple. AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel. Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn Andy's Pick: Heynote Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

Apple announces June 8th - June 12th for WWDC 2026. Tim Cook announces that the Mac had its best launch week for first-time Mac customers. And a dispute is brewing between the two Halide co-founders as one of them files suit against the other! WWDC Announced. "Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers. We love seeing the enthusiasm!" Stephen Hackett MacBook Neo report. Apple's 'Nice Guy' Heir Apparent. Apple acquisition talks, fraud accusations: Behind one app startup's nasty split. Apple Stores 'running low' on Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini inventory. iPhone Air is demonstrably not a failure for Apple. Picks of the Week Stephen's Pick: Terminal command to hide Tahoe menu icons. Christina's Pick: Dropzone 5 Jason's Pick: Prompt 3.5 Andy's Pick: The lost episode of MST3K - KTMA K03 Star Force Hosts: Jason Snell, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Stephen Hackett Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Someone is appearing on Jeopardy this week... Apple announces the AirPods Max 2. The MacBook Neo is its most repairable MacBook in 14 years. And are new colors coming to the next-gen iMacs later this year? I'll take 'beach reading' for $1000, Ken. Apple introduces AirPods Max 2. 2026 Apple Studio Display review: The smallest of upgrades. MacBook Neo is the most repairable MacBook in 14 years. Apple paying a premium to move iPhone production outside China as it hits milestone. Should keycaps use text or glyphs for delete, return, tab, caps lock, and shift? macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta 4, iOS 26.4 beta 4, and iPadOS 26.4 beta 4 distributions highlight nine upcoming emoji characters. Rumor: Apple to debut "new colors" for next-gen iMacs this year. Apple's Liquid Glass interface isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Gone (Almost) Phishin'. Mac on-screen camera indicator light. How to survive the loss of Rosetta. First footage shows X-Plane 12 on Vision Pro, including an ARKit trick in action. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'F1: the Movie' is now an Oscar-winning hit. Severance season 3 gets timing update, new characters teased. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Lil Finder 5K Wallpapers Christina's Pick: 3D Print Lil' Finder Guy Andy's Pick: Stickies for Mac Jason's Pick: Delcom USB HID Handheld Programmable Button Switch Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit zocdoc.com/macbreak hipebl.ai

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, the company's foray into a low-cost laptop. The iPhone Fold's supposed design has leaked through 3D CAD rendering files. And a toolkit for hacking iPhones has leaked. 18 years later, Apple ships a $599 computer. Apple's TikTok ads for the MacBook Neo are the right kind of weird. Apple creates adorable little Finder guy to promote its adorable little Mac. The new Apple begins to emerge. Apple 'Ultra' products expansion is up next after MacBook Neo launch. iPhone Fold design leaks in purported 3D CAD rendering files. Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker. Apple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage. Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings. Apple geoblocking downloads of ByteDance-owned apps in the US. A toolkit for hacking iPhones, possibly created for the U.S. Government, has leaked. F1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystem. 'Apple' Review: Reinvention Incorporated. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: What's Your JND Game Andy's Pick: Kids, Wait Till You Hear This Jason's Pick: Cloth Pro Max Leo's Pick: Art Bits from HyperCard Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai helixsleep.com/macbreak

New iPhone 17e! M5 Pro M5 Max chips are here! The New M5 MacBook Air! And the budget MacBook's name may have been accidentally revealed ahead of its expected announcement Wednesday! Apple introduces iPhone 17e. Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4. Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows. Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5. Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have Dynamic Island, new interface. Apple accidentally leaks 'MacBook Neo'. Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR. Apple's new Studio Display boxes designed to fit in your recycling bin. Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage. Picks of the Week Shelly's Pick: The Criterion Closet Picks Andy's Pick: Self Bag Christina's Pick: Spank Mikah's Pick: Spigen Classic LS Collection Hosts: Mikah Sargent, Andy Ihnatko, and Christina Warren Guest: Shelly Brisbin Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit hipebl.ai

Welcome, Christina Warren, to the MacBreak Weekly panel! Looking back at Steve Jobs and what would have been his 71st birthday. Jason Snell unveils the Six Colors report card. And Apple plans to manufacture Mac Minis in Houston. Remembering Steve Jobs on his 71st birthday. Steve Jobs Archive releases "Letters to a Young Creator" featuring Tim Cook, Jony Ive, and more. David Pogue shares first look at upcoming "Apple: The First 50 Years" book. Apple's next big thing is a push into visual artificial intelligence. The Six Colors report card. The evil LeapFrog tablet in Toy Story 5 appears to be running the macOS window manager. Disneyland's "MuppetVision 3D" will be released on the Apple Vision Pro. Here's why Brian Henson is okay with it. Apple plans to manufacture Mac Mini in Houston. iPhone satellite features helped Lake Tahoe avalanche survivors get rescued. Apple and Google employees customized their own Tudor watches. Now they're up for sale. PageMaker pioneer Paul Brainerd, 1947-2026: Aldus founder devoted his second chapter to the planet. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Updatest Andy's Pick: Acme Weather Jason's Pick: macOS 26 Tahoe Leo's Pick: Thaw Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: hipebl.ai cachefly.com/twit

Apple has announced a special experience event occurring in New York, London, and Shanghai. Apple Podcasts is launching new video features. iOS 26.3 is out now. And Apple acquires the rights to the show, Severance, for $70 million! Apple's doing something on March 4th. Apple wins long-running court battle against Optis over 4G patents in the US. Apple makes four promises to developers about fairer treatment. Apple Podcasts is launching new video features, looking to keep pace with YouTube and Spotify. Apple updates its own iOS version figures. Tesla CarPlay held back by need for wider adoption of Apple's iOS 26. Find My outage & iCloud issues hit users once again Tuesday evening. Apple Creator Studio AI usage limits seem dramatically lower than promised. iPhone 18 Pro's new C2 chip will bring three advantages over iPhone 17. Apple testing, but still undecided about clamshell folding iPhone. iOS 27 'Rave' update to clean up code, could boost battery life. Resizing windows on macOS Tahoe – the saga continues. iOS 26.3 adds unique new privacy feature, and it's Apple at its best. Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices. iOS 26.3 and macOS 26.3 Fix Dozens of Vulnerabilities, Including Zero-Day. Apple patches decade-old iOS zero-day, possibly exploited by commercial spyware. A code snippet in iOS 26.4 shows Apple TV is coming to CarPlay. macOS Tahoe 26.4 adds a charge limit slider to preserve your MacBook battery. iOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by default. macOS Tahoe 26.4 warns if your apps won't work when Rosetta 2 dies. It took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision Pro. visionOS 26.4 unlocks new 'foveated streaming' feature for apps and games. The new F1 channel has appeared in the Apple TV app ahead of first race. Severance' acquired by Apple for $70 million, expect a 4-season run and spinoffs. Apple TV is adding MLS for free starting this week, here's the new promo. Picks of the Week Dave's Pick: Neo Network Utility 2.0 Leo's Pick: NetNewsWire and freeflow Andy's Pick: Wordgrinder Jason's Pick: Indigo Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dave Hamilton Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: bitwarden.com/twit

Apple is scaling back its plans for its AI-based health coach service. Could Apple's next AirPods Pro come with cameras in them? The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life out of a plethora of other smartphones! And Apple's Lockdown Mode helped prevent the FBI from accessing a WaPo reporter's iPhone. Apple is scaling back plans for new AI-based health coach service. Apple's next AirPods Pro will come with cameras, says leaker. Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip. NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon. Google & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership. New Alexa's issues are already making some users return to old Siri. New Apple-backed AI model can generate sound and speech from silent videos. iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of 35 smartphones tested. Last week on my Mac: Why E cores make Apple silicon fast. FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because it had Lockdown Mode enabled. Oura's FDA lobbying benefits Apple Watch, if everyone's smart about the risks. Apple Music Replay 2026 now live, here's how to find it. Ferrari's new Jony Ive–designed EV is swathed in glass and aluminum. Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge -- but hurry. Apple Arcade's 'Civilization VII' is good, but falls short of greatness Picks of the Week Dan's Pick: Ponies on Peacock Leo's Pick: Moody Andy's Pick: Hourly Comic Day 2026 Jason's Pick: Curling Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Guest: Dan Moren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: zocdoc.com/macbreak