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Apple is kicking off an "exciting week" with a massive hardware drop, but major security flaws and console hacks are stealing the spotlight! This week, Adam and Kwesi break down the brand-new OLED iPad Mini, the truth behind those iPhone Duo cracking reports, and why your Smart TV might be spying on you.

Here is everything we cover this week:

• 📱 New OLED iPad Mini: Apple announces the 8.5-inch iPad Mini featuring the powerful A20 Pro chip and a gorgeous OLED display!

• 💥 iPhone Duo Cracks: We discuss Apple's official response to the concerning iPhone Duo display cracking reports.

• 👀 More Apple Drops Coming: Apple teases an "Exciting Week" ahead following the iPad Mini announcement—what else is on the way?

• 🎵 tvOS 27.2 is Here: Bring the theater home with the brand-new update featuring HomePod Surround Sound support.

• 🛡️ Massive Apple Security Patch: Update your devices NOW! Apple just addressed at least 329 unique security vulnerabilities across today’s system updates.

• 📺 Smart TV Spying: Yes, your smart TV collects a surprising amount of your data—here is exactly how to stop it.

• 🎮 Switch 2 Hacked: The console isn't even fully out in the wild yet, but hackers have already broken the Nintendo Switch 2 security and started dumping games!

• 🚨 PHP Security Flaw: We break down the 5 things you absolutely need to know about the massive PHP security flaw currently breaking the internet.

📦 Product of the Week:

• Adam: https://link.amazon/B09R8kWbL

• Kwesi: https://link.amazon/B0cWwY7CV

📱 App of the Week:

• Adam: Coffee Golf - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coffee-golf/id6449750555

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1109008423

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🎙️$ 5,000 iPhone Duo Madness, Apple’s "Pro and Tell" Event & Massive PS6 Leaks! 🍎🎮

📝 Apple is dropping new gear next week, iPhone Duo scalpers have officially lost their minds, and the PlayStation 6 might break your bank before it even launches! 💸🤯 Tune in to Season 2, Episode 29 as Adam and Kwesi break down every single wild tech and gaming story of the week.

🔥 All 8 Topics Covered in This Episode:

• ⚖️ Taction’s $5.7B Verdict Against Apple: Following a massive $5.7B patent verdict, Taction is now demanding an ongoing cut of every iPhone and Apple Watch sold through 2035!

• 🍎 Apple’s "Pro and Tell" Event: Apple is officially announcing brand-new products next week under the "Pro and Tell" banner—what’s dropping?

• 🖥️ Apple’s 'HomeView Max' Leak: Rumors reveal Apple is planning a wild smart home hub featuring a 9-inch, 360-degree rotating screen.

• 🩹 Apple’s $79 Adhesive Case: The official $79 iPhone Duo case literally sticks onto the device using adhesive—genius design or sticky disaster?

• 💸 $5,000 iPhone Duo on eBay: After immediately selling out, scalpers are already flipping the iPhone Duo on eBay for a jaw-dropping $5,000!

• 🎮 $680 PlayStation 6 Parts: According to a major leak, the PS6’s RAM and storage alone could cost $680. How expensive will the full console be?!

• 🚨 Plex2Shell Hacker Alert: Hackers are actively exploiting critical Plex2Shell flaws to silently install crypto miners and Linux proxy backdoors.

• ⚔️ Star Wars Battlefront 3 at Bungie?: Lucasfilm is reportedly weighing Halo and Destiny studio Bungie against EA DICE to finally make Star Wars Battlefront 3!

📦 Product of the Week:

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4siQslE

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4zCHPog

📲 App of the Week:

• Adam (Muse from Meta): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/muse-from-meta/id6760173601

• Kwesi (Geekbench 6): https://apps.apple.com/app/id1565728895

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Apple is completely reinventing the smart home this week! 🚀 In Episode 28, we break down Apple's massive new hardware drop, including the rumored 'HomeView' hub, an entire ecosystem of Apple Home cameras and locks, and a supercharged HomePod Mini 2. Plus, we’ve got the inside scoop on Apple's upcoming two-day Mac event, an iPad supply chain disaster, and major industry shifts from Epic Games and Microsoft's newest rival.

Here’s everything we’re talking about this week:

• 📺 New Apple TV 4K: A19 chip, updated Siri Remote, and blazing speed.

• 🏠 Apple ‘HomeView’ Smart Hub: The command center for your entire house.

• 🔒 Apple Home Collection: First-party cameras, smart locks, and thermostats are finally here.

• 🔊 HomePod Mini 2: $149 gets you Siri AI, 'Sound Glow', and true 4-speaker surround sound.

• 🖥️ The 2-Day Mac Event: What to expect from the trio of new Macs and the iPad Mini.

• 💥 OLED iPad Crisis: How BOE’s cracking glass problem is threatening Apple's supply plans.

• 🤖 Epic Games Pivot: The Fortnite maker confirms a massive shift toward AI.

• 📝 Free Office Killer? The team behind the famous Adobe software dupes just dropped free versions of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel!

🛒 Products of the Week:

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4hFkMmI

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/3VLGYmD

📱 Apps of the Week:

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/no-mans-sky/id1615755735

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6745120053

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(Keywords: Apple Smart Home, HomeView Hub, HomePod Mini 2, New Apple TV 4K A19, Apple Mac Event 2026, iPad Mini, Epic Games AI, Tech Podcast, Free Microsoft Office Alternative, Tech News, OLED iPad)

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Welcome back to another packed episode of the podcast! We’re diving into the biggest tech headlines, from Apple and AT&T's unexplained iPhone mystery to Windows 11's latest security concerns and gaming updates. 🎧🔥

🔗 Topics We Covered

• Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue: Apple and AT&T remain tight-lipped, leaving users and experts in the dark about what triggered the recent hardware or network glitch on the brand-new iPhone 18 Pro Max.

• Apple's New CEO John Ternus is Making Product Design a 'Major Priority': Stepping into his new leadership role, Apple CEO John Ternus is shifting the company's core focus heavily back toward breakthrough hardware and product design aesthetics.

• New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades: Get ready for the official release of the next-generation Apple TV 4K next week, packed with two highly anticipated performance and hardware upgrades.

• Amazon Launches Prime Day Discounts on AirPods, iPad, MacBook Air, and More: Early Prime Day price drops have arrived, offering massive savings across Apple's lineup including AirPods, iPads, and MacBook Air models.

• Windows 11 to add an AI agent that runs in background with access to personal folders, warns of security risk: Microsoft is introducing a continuous background AI agent for Windows 11 with direct access to local files, raising significant privacy and security red flags.

• Google says some Googlebooks have better Android app support than others, and here's why: Google breaks down the hardware and software complexities explaining why certain Chromebooks handle Android applications vastly better than others.

• Another Major PS5 Game Will Be Delisted in October 2026: PlayStation gamers face another disappointment this month as yet another major PS5 title is scheduled to be completely pulled from digital storefronts.

• Windows 11's latest update has a game-breaking bug — and there's no fix yet: Microsoft's newest OS patch has introduced a severe system bug impacting software stability, and users are currently stuck waiting for an official hotfix.

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• Adam: https://amzn.to/4AUyBW4

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/3U9Oo2w

📱 App of the Week

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bloons-blitz/id6741921686

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6759412341

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Tech and gaming worlds are moving fast this week! Apple is facing a staggering $5.7 billion patent verdict over the Taptic Engine while secretly prototyping lighter Vision Pro form factors. Plus, a massive leak just revealed an A20 Pro iPad mini, fresh HomePod mini colors, and a new Apple TV 4K!

We also break down how to create custom Apple Wallet passes, Disney+ and Hulu's latest steep price hikes, Sony responding to PS5 disc drive feedback, Minecraft's history-making new dimension (The Sift), and Bungie un-vaulting classic Destiny 2 content alongside big Marathon reworks! 🚀🎮

⏱️ In This Episode:

• 🥽 Vision Pro Update: Apple explores lighter designs & new form factors
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• ⚖️ $5.7B Verdict: Apple hit with massive Taptic Engine patent infringement fine

• 📦 Major Leaks: A20 Pro iPad mini, new HomePod mini colors & Apple TV 4K

• 💳 Quick Tip: How to build custom passes in the iPhone Wallet app

• 💸 Streaming Squeeze: Disney+ & Hulu ad-free plans jump to $21.49

• 💿 Physical Media Debate: NIS America boss weighs in on PS5 disc feedback

• ⛏️ Minecraft History: "The Sift" brings the game's first new dimension in 14 years

• 🌌 Bungie Revival: Vaulted Destiny 2 content returns & major Marathon overhauls

🛍️ Products of the Week:

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4AzjMI2

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4rAwIcP

📲 Apps of the Week:

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kingdom-rush-6-genesis-td/id6759664029

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id510461758

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Keywords: Apple, Vision Pro, Taptic Engine, iPad mini A20 Pro, Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, Apple Wallet, Disney Plus, Hulu, PS5 Disc Drive, Minecraft The Sift, Bungie, Destiny 2, Marathon, Kingdom Rush 6, Tech News, Gaming Podcast

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Apple may be building a whole new operating system for its rumored smart home hub, while its AI pendant project has reportedly been put on hold. Adam and Kwesi dig into what those moves could mean for Apple’s next wave of devices. Then it’s over to Xbox, where another round of layoffs and a major studio reshuffle raise big questions about Halo’s future. 9to5Mac

This week on One More Thing:

• 🏠 Apple’s rumored new operating system—and the smart home device it could power
• 📿 Why Apple reportedly postponed its AI pendant, even as it explores a screenless fitness band
• ⌚ A new App Switcher gesture in watchOS 27.2 beta 2
• 📦 Seven Apple products that could be on the way in October
• 📱 Reports of Face ID issues on the iPhone 18 Pro and unexpected reboots on the latest Apple Watches
• 🎮 Xbox’s latest layoffs, Obsidian’s move into Bethesda, and Activision’s new role in Halo

Products of the week 🛍️ Adam: https://amzn.to/3TGLUse Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4yRU3Jf

Apps of the week 📱 Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aniimo/id6759098797 Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id375380948

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🎧 Thanks for listening—and remember, there’s always one more thing.

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Big tech is wild this week! 🤯 iOS 27 lands today with 8 big features, we celebrate 19 years of the iPod Touch, and Gurman reveals Apple's roadmap for an iPhone Duo Max. We also preview Apple’s massive 7+ October hardware launch, compare the iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and break down Craig Federighi addressing the iPad overlap. Plus, Apple-designed Beats gaming controllers, furious backlash to Sony's PlayStation disc phaseout, and a mysterious leaked Microsoft OS! 🎧✨

Episode Topics:

• 🚀 iOS 27 Available Today: 8 brand-new features rolling out now

• ⏪ iPod Touch Anniversary: Celebrating 19 years since the iconic device launched

• 📐 Gurman on iPhone Duo Max: Apple roadmap points to a bigger foldable display

• 🍁 Apple's October Launch: 7+ new hardware products expected next month

• 📱 Foldable Face-Off: How the iPhone Duo compares to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8

• 🗣️ Craig Federighi Addresses Duo & iPad: Clarifying the line between foldable and tablet

• 🎮 Apple Game Controllers: In-house iPhone gamepad accessories (possibly Beats branded)

• 💿 PlayStation Disc Phaseout Backlash: Sony threatens legal action and support cutoffs amid physical media controversy

• 💾 Microsoft's Leaked OS: A buried new operating system that isn't Windows

Product & App of the Week:

🛍️ Product of the Week:

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4rcRYF9

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4AkCgw3

📲 App of the Week:

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spilled/id6752525411

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6745190566

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New CEO John Ternus officially took the keynote stage for Apple’s "Surprise and Shine" fall showcase, completely rewriting the Apple playbook. Here is your quick, fun recap of every single drop in the exact order it happened! 🍏🔥

What We Cover 🎧👇

👔 John Ternus Takes the Reins & iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max 📸🚀

Tim passes the torch, and John comes out swinging with hardware! The 18 Pro drops a crazy mechanical variable aperture lens for real optical bokeh 🎯, a 3-app Dynamic Island 🏝️, the 2nm A20 Pro chip ⚡, and a gorgeous new Burgundy finish 🍷. Heads up: prices jump $100 across the board 💸!

🎧 AirPods 5 Get Brains & ANC 🎶🤫

Now split into two models: base and Active Noise Cancellation! They pack 50% punchier bass 🔊 and real-time Live Translation powered directly by Apple Intelligence in your ears 🗣️✨.

⌚ Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Go Off-Grid 🏔️🛰️

Series 12 brings back the stunning Ceramic casing 🤍 with the snappy new S11 chip ⚡. Ultra 4 takes it to the wild with satellite photo messaging 📡📸 and an epic 50-hour adventure battery life 🔋🏃.

📖 "One More Thing" — The iPhone Duo Is Real! 🤯📱

The rumor mill was right: Apple made a foldable! A pocket-sized 5.4" cover display opens into a massive 7.6" crease-free canvas 📐. It features split-screen multitasking 💻, side Touch ID 👆, and an ultra-thin 9mm profile... but pack your wallet, because it starts at $1,999+ 🤑🏷️.

Important Dates 🗓️

📦 Pre-orders: Friday, September 12

🛍️ In stores: Friday, September 18

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Product of the week:

Adam: https://amzn.to/4gHIiiv

Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4gIvXdR

Chase: https://amzn.to/4gFYHny

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App of the week:

Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/last-asylum-plague/id6756989323?ppid=3f713bc7-57db-43c7-bcc7-f20fdd8b1fc8

Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id426826309

Chase: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6472233094

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Massive tech and gaming news this week! 🍏🎮 Tim Cook pens his final memo as Apple CEO, Phil Schiller steps down, and Valve suffers a wild 12TB leak. We also cover GTA 6 launch details, Xbox’s Project Helix tease, foldables, and more!

🔥 Topics Covered:

• 🍎 Apple Leadership Shakeup: Tim Cook’s farewell memo & Phil Schiller stepping down

• ✏️ iPhone Ultra: The Apple Pencil accessory that almost was

• 📱 Foldable Lessons: 4 things Apple needs to learn from the Galaxy Z Fold 8

• 📂 Valve 12TB Leak: A decade of Steam game files exposed

• 🚗 GTA 6 Day One: No microtransactions or Gen-AI at launch

• 🎮 Xbox Project Helix: A new device family teased

• 🍫 Haunted Chocolatier: Fresh update from the Stardew Valley dev

🛍️ Product of the Week:

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4x3hY7l

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4x4IwoO

📱 App of the Week:

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/uno/id1344700142

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1234806557

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Keywords: Apple CEO, Tim Cook Memo, Phil Schiller, iPhone Ultra, Valve Leak, Steam, GTA 6, Xbox Project Helix, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Haunted Chocolatier

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In this jam-packed episode, we dive into a massive week in tech, gaming, and entertainment! 🚀 From the end of an era with Tim Cook reflecting on his Apple CEO legacy to Epic Games Store finally heading to Linux & Steam Deck, we’ve got you covered.

Plus, we explore iOS 27's major messaging update for Android texts, Apple’s new off-App Store commission plan, and Ted Lasso Season 4 smashing Apple TV+ records. On the gaming front, Mattel launches its own game studio, and a former Square Enix exec claims killing physical discs will lower game prices. Oh, and did we mention there’s a $1,000 laser defense system that zaps mosquitoes? 🦟💥

Grab your headphones—let’s jump in!

⏱️ Key Topics & Stories Covered

• 🎮 Epic Games Store on Linux: Steam Deck owners rejoice as native support nears!

• 🍏 End of an Era: Tim Cook reflects on his legacy in his final weeks as Apple CEO.

• 💳 App Store Shakeup: Apple proposes up to 15% commissions for off-store purchases.

• 💬 Messaging Peace: iOS 27 finally fixes replying directly to Android texts.

• ⚽ Believe: Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere becomes Apple TV’s biggest launch in history.

• 🏎️ Barbie Meets Gaming: Mattel officially launches Mattel Game Studios.

• 🦟 Pew Pew: A futuristic $1,000 personal laser air defense system for bugs.

• 💿 Physical vs. Digital: Will ending physical game discs actually make gaming cheaper?

🛍️ Products of the Week

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4cq2ItC

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4zlb0Nf

📱 Apps of the Week

• Adam (Notability): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notability-ai-notes-planner/id360593530

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1329018000

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Keywords / Tags: Apple, Tim Cook, Steam Deck, Epic Games Store, Linux Gaming, iOS 27, Android Texts, Ted Lasso Season 4, Apple TV Plus, Mattel Game Studios, Digital Games, Tech News, Gadgets, Gaming Podcast, Productivity Apps

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n this jam-packed episode, we dive into a massive week in tech, gaming, and entertainment! 🚀 From the end of an era with Tim Cook reflecting on his Apple CEO legacy to Epic Games Store finally heading to Linux & Steam Deck, we’ve got you covered.

Plus, we explore iOS 27's major messaging update for Android texts, Apple’s new off-App Store commission plan, and Ted Lasso Season 4 smashing Apple TV+ records. On the gaming front, Mattel launches its own game studio, and a former Square Enix exec claims killing physical discs will lower game prices. Oh, and did we mention there’s a $1,000 laser defense system that zaps mosquitoes? 🦟💥

Grab your headphones—let’s jump in!

⏱️ Key Topics & Stories Covered

• 🎮 Epic Games Store on Linux: Steam Deck owners rejoice as native support nears!

• 🍏 End of an Era: Tim Cook reflects on his legacy in his final weeks as Apple CEO.

• 💳 App Store Shakeup: Apple proposes up to 15% commissions for off-store purchases.

• 💬 Messaging Peace: iOS 27 finally fixes replying directly to Android texts.

• ⚽ Believe: Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere becomes Apple TV’s biggest launch in history.

• 🏎️ Barbie Meets Gaming: Mattel officially launches Mattel Game Studios.

• 🦟 Pew Pew: A futuristic $1,000 personal laser air defense system for bugs.

• 💿 Physical vs. Digital: Will ending physical game discs actually make gaming cheaper?

🛍️ Products of the Week

• Adam: https://amzn.to/4cq2ItC

• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4zlb0Nf

📱 Apps of the Week

• Adam (Notability): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notability-ai-notes-planner/id360593530

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1329018000

💬 Join our awesome Discord community to chat with us, share feedback, and connect with fellow OMT listeners! 👥✨ 👉 https://discord.gg/JcMgcuyg63

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Keywords / Tags: Apple, Tim Cook, Steam Deck, Epic Games Store, Linux Gaming, iOS 27, Android Texts, Ted Lasso Season 4, Apple TV Plus, Mattel Game Studios, Digital Games, Tech News, Gadgets, Gaming Podcast, Productivity Apps

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📝Get ready for a massive tech breakdown! 🚨 In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest stories shaking up the tech world:

• Apple Hardware Shipment Cuts: Facing severe memory shortages, Apple scales back upcoming hardware targets.

• iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Leak: Early leaks reveal what to expect from the upcoming flagship's power capacity.

• Canceled 20th Anniversary iPhone: Reports confirm Apple has scrapped its highly anticipated all-glass milestone device.

• Vision Pro Live MLB Immersive Video: Apple brings jaw-dropping live baseball action to spatial computing.

• iPhone 18 Pro Build Cost Surge: TrendForce estimates a dramatic 38% rise in production costs for Apple's pro models.

• Screenless Apple Watch Rumors: Future wearables might completely ditch the screen as we know it.

• Madden 27 Franchise Mode: The latest football sim turns players into true news junkies with dynamic storylines.

• Rival App Stores in Google Play: Following major antitrust losses, Google begins hosting competing app storefronts.

Don't forget to check out our favorite product and app picks below, and join our community! 👇

✨Products of the Week:

• Adam's Pick: https://amzn.to/4wi0iUU

• Kwesi's Pick: https://amzn.to/4xuZHjP

Apps of the Week:

• Adam's Pick: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grand-prix-story/id456976375

• Kwesi's Pick: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marvel-unlimited/id607205403

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📝 Get ready for an action-packed episode! We break down the latest tech headlines, industry shifts, and gaming news:

• MacBook Air Experiencing 'Major' Shortage Despite $200 Price Increase: Discover why units are running scarce even after the notable price jump.

• How Apple Changed Under Tim Cook: 15 Years in Numbers: A look back at a decade and a half of massive growth and transformation under Cook's leadership.

• iPhone Air 2 Expected to Launch Early Next Year With Five New Features: Rumors point to exciting new upgrades coming to Apple's lineup soon.

• DuckDuckGo anti-AI glasses offer zero cameras and notifications: A privacy-focused alternative designed to keep you disconnected from intrusive tech.

• Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected, given Cook’s comment:Breaking down the potential hidden price tags behind advanced on-device AI features.

• Apple’s rumored AirPods with cameras could potentially debut as soon as next month: Visual intelligence might be landing on your ears sooner than you think.

• Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs: How the digital-only console stacks up against custom PC builds.

• The Steam Frame Might End Up More Expensive Than the Steam Machine: An analysis of pricing structures and what it means for PC gaming hardware fans.

🛍️ Product of the Week:

• 👨‍💻 Adam's Pick: https://amzn.to/4yWrivO

• 👨‍💻 Kwesi's Pick: https://amzn.to/4fSQGKa

📱 App of the Week:

• 🎮 Adam's Pick: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/game-dev-tycoon/id1162580001

• 🦸 Kwesi's Pick: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marvel-future-fight/id955705796

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Get ready for a massive tech deep-dive! In this action-packed episode, we break down all the biggest stories you need to know:

• Apple's First Water-Resistant iPad: Everything you need to know about the upcoming splash-proof tablet launching later this year 💧

• iPhone 20 Design Expectations: A first look at what the futuristic milestone device is expected to look like 📱

• Apple Smart Glasses at WWDC 2027: New reports on Apple's upcoming privacy-focused augmented reality eyewear 👓

• 'Apple Upgrade' Program Launch: What to expect as the brand-new upgrade initiative kicks off this Tuesday 🚀

• App Store Bitcoin Wallet Lawsuit: Customers take legal action against Apple after losing a combined $1.8 million to a fake crypto app 📉

• 'MacBook Ultra' Features: Rumors point to a high-end powerhouse coming soon loaded with 12 new features 💻

• iOS 27 iCloud Upgrades: A complete guide to all the brand-new cloud features coming with the next major software release ☁️

• Trump Targets EU Fines: Political vows to reverse steep EU fines against Apple and tech giants backed by tariff threats 🇺🇸🇪🇺

• Apple Park Fire Scare: Details surrounding the recent fire reported near Apple's corporate campus 🔥

• The Future of Game Discs: Why former Rockstar writer Dan Houser believes companies should keep selling physical discs if players want them 🎮

🛠️ Product of the Week:

• Adam’s Pick: https://amzn.to/4h19glK

• Kwesi’s Pick: https://amzn.to/4fyVTXp

📱 App of the Week:

• Adam’s Pick: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tiny-bookshop/id6766267906

• Kwesi’s Pick: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chord-tracker-us/id992502589

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🔑 Keywords: Apple News, Water-Resistant iPad, iPhone 20, MacBook Ultra, Apple Smart Glasses, WWDC 2027, Apple Upgrade Program, App Store Lawsuit, iOS 27 iCloud, Trump EU Fines, Apple Park Fire, Dan Houser Game Discs, Tech Podcast, OMT Podcast

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Apple almost built a wild new Intel Mac Pro? 🖥️ Plus, why Jony Ive was kept out of the OpenAI drama, a massive chip upgrade coming to the OLED iPad Mini, and why iPhone loyalty is skyrocketing to an incredible 87% while Android switching slows! 📱

On the gaming and tech side: ONEXPLAYER drops a staggering $2,499 Ryzen AI Max+ 388 handheld, Google’s new Android backup policy eats into your cloud storage, and why some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass. 🎮 Plus, Valve warns that rising component prices might push Steam Machine costs higher! 📈

🔗 Mentioned in this Episode:

• Apple’s scrapped Intel Mac Pro plans: https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/19/apples-scrapped-mac-pro-plans-reportedly-included-an-intel-model/

• Apple likely left Jony Ive out of OpenAI lawsuit: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/apple-left-jony-ive-out-of-openai-lawsuit/

• New iPad Mini with OLED display chip upgrade: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/20/next-ipad-mini-major-chip-upgrade/

• iPhone loyalty rate climbs to 87%: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/17/iphone-loyalty-rate-climbs-to-87/

• ONEXPLAYER Ryzen AI Max+ 388 handheld: https://videocardz.com/newz/onexplayer-charges-2499-for-the-first-ryzen-ai-max-388-handheld

• Android backup data Google Account storage update: https://9to5google.com/2026/07/18/android-backup-data-update/

• Xbox studio leads on Game Pass: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/some-xbox-studio-leads-reportedly-detest-game-pass-so-why-did-xbox-push-ahead-with-it-it-felt-like-a-race-to-zero

• Valve Steam Machine component price increase: https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-machine-valve-component-price-increase

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📱 App of the week:

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bejeweled-classic/id479536744
• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id886445756

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Big tech is at a breaking point! 🚀 In this week’s episode, we break down the most explosive stories in the industry. From high-stakes courtroom battles to the future of your favorite gadgets, here is everything you need to know:

The 9 Big Tech Stories:

• ⚖️ Apple vs. OpenAI Lawsuit: A massive legal battle reveals a talent exodus and how Apple is fighting to protect trade secrets from OpenAI’s hardware ambitions.

• 🚫 iPhone Rival Plans: How Apple’s legal action is actively stalling OpenAI’s secret roadmap for new hardware devices.

• ⚡ M7 Ultra Power: Massive performance leap ahead—the M7 Ultra is rumored to support a staggering 1.5TB of unified memory.

• ✏️ Apple Pencil Overhaul: New models are arriving next year with a potential game-changer: replaceable batteries.

• 🥽 Meta Integration: Apple is developing an API to bring AirPods-like seamless pairing to Meta’s Quest headsets and smart glasses.

• 📉 Meta’s AI Blunder: Meta quickly pulls its new Instagram AI image feature following intense privacy and consent backlash.

• ✨ Foldable Perfection: Leaked footage of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shows off a nearly invisible screen crease.

• 🎮 Gaming Expansion: Lenovo announces the new C700, a cloud-gaming-focused handheld launching next month.

• ⚠️ Privacy Ultimatum: Samsung Health is forcing users to choose: consent to AI data training or lose your health data sync.

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App of the Week

• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossy-road/id924373886
• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6449972752

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📌 Keywords

#Apple #OpenAI #Samsung #Meta #Lenovo #TechNews #Podcast #S2E15 #M7Ultra #GalaxyZFold8 #CloudGaming #Privacy #AI #ApplePencil #TechTrends #OMT

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The tech world is shifting—are you ready? 📉 This week on OMT, we’re breaking down the biggest industry shakeups of the year. From the death of physical gaming to massive workforce reductions, we cover the headlines you need to hear.

This Week’s Tech Rundown:

• 🎮 Sony’s Digital Future: PlayStation confirms the end of physical disc production for new games starting January 2028.
• 📉 Xbox Restructuring: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announces a massive 3,200-person layoff and the transfer of four major studios to new management.
• 💬 Samsung Messages Sunset: Samsung Messages has officially shut down; we walk you through the forced migration to Google Messages.
• ⌚ Galaxy Watch Leaks: New app design leaks suggest a major pivot toward "Pixel Watch" vibes and features.
• 📱 iPhone Ultra Scarcity: Reports warn that the upcoming foldable iPhone Ultra will face extreme supply shortages and potential launch delays.
• 🎧 The Headphone Jack Lives: Motorola surprises us by including a 3.5mm jack on the new Moto G77 Power.
• ⏳ Time Capsule Tech: We discuss the bizarre decision to seal an iPhone 17 Pro Max in a 250-year time capsule meant for 2276.
• 🕹️ YouTube Gaming: Yes, you can actually "play" a Mario Kart-style experiment directly inside a YouTube interactive video!
• Plus, we share our favorite Products and Apps of the Week to keep your tech game strong. Don't miss this packed episode!
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🚀 Keywords

#TechNews #GamingNews #PlayStation #XboxLayoffs #Sony #SamsungMessages #iPhoneUltra #GalaxyWatch #MotoG77Power #MarioKart #TechPodcast #OMT #FutureOfGaming #MobileTech #PodcastLife #ConsumerTech

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• Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4vIxFAW

• Apps of the Week:
• Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ea-sports-fc-soccer-mobile-26/id1094930513

• Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stats-fm-for-spotify-music-app/id1526912392

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Is tech becoming a luxury good? In this episode, we’re breaking down the shocking new $10,000 MacBook Pro price tag and why your gadgets are getting more expensive by the day. From AI data center costs to T-Mobile’s massive customer migration, we cover the 10 stories shaping your wallet and your tech life. Plus, we dive into the latest gaming hardware drama and the

"SteamOS" PC that beat Valve to market! 🚀

🕒 What’s Inside:

• The 5-Figure MacBook: Why a maxed-out 16-inch MacBook Pro now carries a staggering price tag. 💻
• The AI Price Tax: How the massive demand for AI data centers is driving up memory and storage costs for your Macs and iPads. 💸
• Apple’s RAM Struggle: Why Apple is lobbying for clearance to use Chinese memory chips amid global shortages. 🇨🇳
• The Big Defection: Apple loses another key executive to OpenAI. 🤖
• OLED MacBook Roadmap: The latest on the upcoming "MacBook Ultra" and why it’s sticking with M5 Pro/Max chips. 🖥️
• T-Mobile’s Forced Migration: The controversial move to automatically shift 8 million customers to more expensive plans. 📱
• Samsung Z Fold 8 News: What the latest display rumors tell us ahead of the upcoming release. 📱
• Xbox Console Hikes: Why Microsoft is raising prices due to soaring component costs. 🎮
• The $1,000 PS6: Leaks suggest the PlayStation 6 could cost $1,000 just to manufacture, pointing to a massive retail price. 🕹️
• SteamOS Takes the Lead: How the "Steamroller" PC became the first pre-built desktop to ship with SteamOS before Valve. 🕹️

🏆 Recommendations of the Week:

Adam's Picks:

• Product: https://amzn.to/4xWp3YT
• App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idle-kingdom-defense/id1589164531

• Kwesi's Picks:
• Product: https://amzn.to/4eUUH0h
• App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6746049430

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Apple reportedly decides on a release date for its smart glasses

https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-decides-release-date-for-its-smart-glasses_id181271

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Apple Explains Why watchOS 27 Drops Support for So Many Models

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/19/apple-explains-why-watchos-27-drops-support/

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Valve confirms Steam Machine price and release details

https://www.polygon.com/valve-steam-machine-price-pre-order/

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Rockstar confirms when GTA 6 preorders officially go live

https://www.polygon.com/gta-6-preorder-date-cover-art-price/

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Product of the week:

Adam: https://amzn.to/3SeOo03

Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4f12Ro7

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App of the week:

Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossy-road/id924373886 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-dream-it-build-it/id479516143)

Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/app/id406719683

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Everything you need to know about the tech world, caught up in one sitting. 🚀

In this episode, we’re breaking down the seismic shift in the streaming world—Fox is acquiring Roku for $22 Billion! Is this the new TV powerhouse? 📺💸

Plus, we cover the biggest stories of the week:

🦊 Fox-Roku Merger: A $22B deal shakes up the streaming landscape.

🚫 No iPhone 18 This Year? Supply chain leaks point to a major strategy shift for Apple.

🛑 Apple’s "End of Life" List: Is your device among the 16 losing software support this fall?

⚡ Older iPhone Boost: How iOS 27 is making your aging device feel brand new.

👔 The CEO Succession: Why John Ternus didn’t take the stage at WWDC 2026.

🤖 Siri’s AI Overhaul: Everything you need to know about the new "Siri AI."

🛡️ Chrome’s Ad-Block Apocalypse: The final lifeline for uBlock Origin is disappearing.

⚠️ Government AI Ban: The U.S. orders Anthropic to pull the plug on Claude Fable 5 & Mythos 5.

Our signature picks:

🛠 Product of the Week:

Adam: https://amzn.to/3Sopr23

Kwesi: https://amzn.to/4vSit3X

📱 App of the Week:

Adam: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retro-bowl-college/id1632904520

Kwesi: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myfico-credit-score-tracking/id714626557

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🔑 Keywords

#TechNews #Apple #FoxRoku #iPhone18 #iOS27 #SiriAI #Anthropic #uBlockOrigin #Podcast #TechUpdate #StreamingWars #WWDC2026 #SmartTech