ChatGPT-5.1 launches with “friendlier” tone and personality options, Apple’s new Digital ID for U.S. passports, iPhone Pocket accessory announced, Jason reports from Web Summit, and we literally discuss quantum computing.

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Links from the show

• Apple Almost Fixed the Worst Thing About the Podcasts App. There’s Just 1 Big Problem
• Apple’s Losing Its Podcast Legacy — Why It Matters, and How to Save It
• Touching Grass
• macOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light’ feature for better video calls - 9to5Mac
• GPT-5.1: A smarter, more conversational ChatGPT | OpenAI
• Apple rolls out Digital ID in Apple Wallet for U.S. passport
• Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - Apple
• How are you styling the Issey Miyake x Apple iPhone Pocket?
• Hannah Fry on Quantum Computing - YouTube
• Disney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout | The Verge
• Gemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today | The Verge
• Threads targets podcasters
• Netflix might make its own video podcasts 
• Valve enters the console wars | The Verge
• ElevenLabs AI Voice Deals

• (00:00) - Intro