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snobOS

By Nica Montford and Terrance GainesNewsTech News
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snobOS episodes

  • Return of the Mac[Book]

    Word on the street is Apple is bringing back the entry-level laptop soon

    The Lowdown

    Apple brings back the MacBook?

    Apple’s March 4th “Experience”

    Apple brings age verification to UK users

    Apple fined (again) by Brazil over lack of charger

    2nd String

    Anthropic to dial back AI safety measures…If other companies do it first

    For The Culture

    Tech-ing While Black: Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson

    Google apologizes for uncensored N-word news alert

    The Hookup

    Anker 3-n-1 travel charger: $50 off


    58 min
  • Ring, Ring…

    We’re here to help find your dog only, we promise that’s “all” we’ll do…


    The Lowdown

    OS 26.3 dropped today across Apple devices

    Old versions of iOS, macOS, and iPadOS get updates too

    Jony Ive Ferrari interior might be a glimpse of the Apple Car that never was

    2nd String

    Super Bowl ad for Ring's dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy

    For The Culture

    Did the Super Bowl Halftime Show deliver?

    The Hookup

    Add a poll in Messages for quicker group decisions


    45 min
  • iTunes Is Alive and Kicking

    Everybody isn’t streaming music as much as we think…


    The Lowdown

    Beware: ApplePay email phishing scam

    Why you should use an SSD with Final Cut Pro for iPad

    Who’s keeping iTunes alive?

    2nd String

    “Eco-anxious” women aren’t adopting AI as fast as men

    Who’s really doing the work when AI replaces jobs

    Are you using MoltBot AI on your machine?

    For The Culture

    Tech-ing While Black: Clarice Phelps - Chemist

    The Hookup

    How to use Apple Intelligence as a Chatbot

    1 hr 1 min
  • Rumor Has It

    The tech streets are talking. But are we picking up what they’re putting down?

    The Lowdown

    Apple launches AirTag 2

    Apple Cash is making instant transfers more expensive soon

    Rumor Has It Quick Hits

    • Apple to ‘unveil’ results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: report

    • Apple’s rumored ‘HomePad’ device gets encouraging launch update

    • Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin: report 

    2nd String

    US-ification of TikTok is Complete

    For The Culture

    Is social media a drug?

    The Hookup

    Don’t reply ‘STOP’ to spam text messages


    Note: Misidentified Craig Federighi for John Ternus in this segment. Corrected later in the show.

    1 hr 12 min
  • The Number One Spot

    Apple is on top of the smartphone market. What can they do to stay there?


    The Lowdown

    Apple edges Samsung for the #1 smartphone maker spot

    What will make iPhone Fold “work”

    Apple urges users to update Home app or lose access

    Why you should Reboot your iPhone

    2nd String

    Ads ARE coming to ChatGPT

    For The Culture

    Kevin Stefanski comes to the ATL…

    The Hookup

    Why you should block instead of unsubscribe from emails

    44 min
  • For Regular People

    Even still, you have to know what you’re doing...


    The Lowdown

    JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple Card

    Apple Creator Studio suite is launching to take on Adobe

    Apple chooses Google’s Gemini to power next-gen Siri


    2nd String

    Anthropic launches Claude Cowork


    For The Culture

    That’s Ludacris!


    The Hookup

    Smart Lists for the Win


    1 hr 5 min
  • 2026 Apple Predictions Show (Full)

    We made some bold predictions last year…and made even more this year.


    The Lowdown

    We review our 2025 Apple predictions to see how we did versus what Apple actually did

    We also make new 2026 Apple predictions to forecast what Apple will (or won’t) do this year

    2nd String

    In CES news…

    Roku introduces new streaming service

    Samsung unveils true foldable display

    New “chores” robot on the scene

    For The Culture

    Suprise…Diddy can’t pay his people while in prison

    The Hookup

    If you haven’t turned on iOS 26 ‘Call Screening’ feature…

    52 min
  • Everything, Everywhere: Apple's 26.2 Drop

    Apple dropped 24 security patches alongside shiny new features, but the boring stuff is honestly why you should update.


    The Lowdown

    26.2 dropped for all products

    Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces

    Apple will supply senior managers to advise feds on new US Tech Force

    2nd String

    YouTube to stream the Oscar Awards

    For The Culture

    “We told you so” Crisean Rock removes face tattoo of ex-boyfriend

    The Hookup

    How to sign and save your signature on Mac


    1 hr 10 min
  • No [Apple Entertainment] for you!

    Apple Music, TV and games are down. How will we entertain ourselves?


    The Lowdown

    30% off Mattel when using Apple Pay

    Apple Music & TV outage

    Tim Cook goes to Washington over Apple Age verification

    Apple warns users on using Google Chrome

    2nd String

    Androids can now share live video with 911

    For The Culture

    Diddy Doc recap

    The Hookup

    How to customize macOS folders


    49 min
  • An Inconvenient Truth

    A decision has to be made.


    The Lowdown

    Make Your Own Mac Pro

    Apple Security Bounties Take a Hit

    Leadership Shift with Apple Intelligence

    2nd String

    Netflix Bans Streaming From Your Phone to Your TV

    For The Culture

    “New” Media

    The Hookup

    Get your piece of the data breach pie


    46 min

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Nica Montford and Terrance Gaines give you the lowdown on technology news, culture, tips & tricks from an Apple fan perspective