Follow Up
Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone is apparently still coming, but it’ll be uglier and more expensive
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/875190/trump-phone-t1-first-look-design-interview-eric-thomas-don-hendrickson
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/trump-mobiles-t1-phone-is-apparently-still-coming-but-itll-be-uglier-and-more-expensive-190626835.html?src=rss
Would you let ChatGPT wire a plug?
https://nomenloony.com/@nomenloony/116019280517956996
A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report
https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/05/a-deeply-distraught-tim-cook-pledges-to-lobby-washington-on-immigration-report/
Apple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/apple-sports-for-iphone-updated-with-pga-lpga-and-more/
Getting off US tech: a guide
https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/
News
Penisgate erupts at Olympics; scandal exposes risks of bulking your bulge
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/penisgate-erupts-at-olympics-scandal-exposes-risks-of-bulking-your-budge/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Google execs suggest Gemini-powered Siri will, in fact, run on Google’s own servers
https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/google-execs-suggest-gemini-powered-siri-will-in-fact-run-on-googles-own-servers/
Latest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new M5 MacBook Pros are imminent
https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/latest-macos-26-3-beta-adds-to-signs-that-new-m5-macbook-pros-are-imminent/
AI’s lust for memory drags down the smartphone industry, and Qualcomm with it
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/05/qualcomm_q1_2026/
Commission trials European open source communications software
https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-trials-european-open-source-communications-software/
Apple’s Xcode adds OpenAI and Anthropic’s coding agents
https://www.theverge.com/news/873300/apple-xcode-openai-anthropic-ai-agentic-coding
Car Corner
Tesla slipped behind VW in European EV sales last year
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slipped-behind-vw-in-european-ev-sales-last-year/
China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs
https://www.theverge.com/transportation/873039/china-ban-hidden-tesla-door-handles-january-2027
Apple will reportedly allow third-party AI assistants in CarPlay
https://www.engadget.com/transportation/apple-will-reportedly-allow-third-party-ai-assistants-in-carplay-213432646.html?src=rss
Media
The World is Not Enough
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/world_is_not_enough
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms
Modern Family
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/modern_family
Games
Scratch that, the Steam Machine is delayed after all – and Valve confirm RAM shortages will affect pricing
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/scratch-that-the-steam-machine-is-delayed-after-all-and-valve-confirm-ram-shortages-will-affect-pricing
The Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure Orbitals launches this summer
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-switch-2-exclusive-co-op-adventure-orbitals-launches-this-summer-180657892.html?src=rss
Main Show
Has modern tech gone too far?
Amazon Next Day?
AI Bots taking over the world?
Celebrity Connectivity
Instant gratification
Less surprises (children's awareness of future releases)
Cinema trips not a thing > quick releases to home streaming
Tracking location of family members
Will the next generation say the same in 20 years?
Volvo Exit Interview
App of the Week
Claude.ai
https://claude.ai
Thing of the Week
Harmon / Kardon Sound sticks 5
https://www.harmankardon.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/SOUNDSTICKS-5.html
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