S5 E5 - Consumers Fight Back Against AI; Apple Releases; RAM Prices

In this podcast episode, Dayv and Pete discuss the consequences of the AI revolution, review some of Apple's releases in 2025 (and expected releases for 2026), and discuss the high price of RAM.PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesApple Store on AmazonUSA Store:   https://amzn.to/3rInBt9UK Store:     https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery/joinCHAPTERS0:00:00 Some terrible jokes0:00:53 Introduction0:03:56 Consumer reaction to AI McDonalds and Coca Cola commercials0:14:38 Human cost of AI (inc. surveillance pricing)0:19:20 Disney vs OpenAI settlement0:21:30 A good use of AI: Beatles - Now and Then0:23:30 AI impact on the web development industry0:27:58 Environmental cost of AI0:30:54 AI circular financing0:34:50 The cost of AI to public finances0:37:40 Why AI isn't going away0:39:20 Crazy RAM prices0:43:30 Will Apple's memory prices increase?0:46:37 Reviewing Apple's 2025 iPhone releases0:53:16 Apple M5 chip and M5 MacBook Pro0:56:15 Will Apple properly enter the AI GPU market?0:57:34 M5 computers next year, and a new Studio Display?1:00:25 M6 generation chips (chiplet designs) and OLED MacBook Pro1:04:53 Sniffing your own wee1:06:09 The possibilities with chiplet designs1:07:30 New Steam Machine1:11:12 Decline of Xbox and E.T. on the Atari 26001:13:07 Concluding thoughts#podcast #apple #ai

Has Apple got a win on its hands with the iPhone 16e? Would Erin buy one? And what do we think of Apple's latest releases: iPad 11th generation; M3 iPad Air; M4 MacBook Air, and; Mac Studio with M4 Max or M3 Ultra? PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesApple Store on AmazonUSA Store:   https://amzn.to/3rInBt9UK Store:     https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery/joinCHAPTERS0:00:00 Intro0:01:31 Erin finally watched one of Dayv's videos0:02:41 Joke0:03:56 Questions from subscribers0:09:36 Motorbike banter0:12:49 iPhone 16e 0:16:27 Importance of colour choice0:22:26 iPhone 16e's large variety of colours0:23:48 iPhone 16e specs0:36:25 Conclusions on iPhone 16e0:37:20 iPad Air with M30:39:01 iPad 110:42:40 Why iPad is so good0:43:08 M4 MacBook Air0:45:18 MacBook Air is more than enough for most0:50:22 M4 Mac Studio0:51:54 Reviewing Mac Studio poll0:55:53 What Mac Studio is the best value?0:59:36 M3 Ultra1:00:25 How often should you upgrade?1:01:22 Lighthearted chat about cows1:04:28 Why Dayv upgrades every 3 years1:09:35 Desktop computer upgrade cycles1:10:36 Outro#apple #podcast #technology

In this episode: we discuss Apple's new releases (future at time of recording, probably already happened by the time it goes live), answer some questions from our subscribers, and Erin interviews Dayv.An enthralling* hour and half of your life that you won't get back.* opinions varyJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery/joinCHAPTERS0:00:00 Intro0:03:20 UK vs American Humour0:04:41 Erin's Beauty Tips: Hair and Showers0:07:48 Erin's Driving Test0:10:30 News - nVidia Cards Pricing and Power Cable Melting0:12:54 News - Potential Apple Releases0:13:30 iPhone SE 4th Generation (and missing Windows Phone)0:18:05 iPad 11th Generation (and Apple Intelligence)0:20:08 iPad Air Update to M3 or M4?0:21:13 M4 MacBook Air0:23:14 AirTag 2? (and cheaper alternatives)0:24:18 Erin's Prediction: Apple Fridge / Vision Pro0:25:43 TouchID vs FaceID0:27:55 The Fridge Again0:29:04 Questions From Subscribers0:29:26 Buy Mac Studio M1 Ultra, or wait for M2 Ultra to be discounted0:31:18 Erin's Theme Song0:33:08 Back to the Mac Studio question...0:35:14 Will PC/Windows industry copy Apple's lead and move to ARM?0:43:03 How often do "Pros" actually upgrade their computer?0:48:31 Title of our outro music?0:49:27 Will Microsoft keep supporting Windows ARM?0:51:39 What camera gear do we use?0:53:43 Where is Pete?0:57:12 Erin interviews Dayv0:57:27 What piece of tech would we love to own one day?1:00:26 Who are Dayv's favourite, and least favourite, co-workers?1:02:56 What is Dayv's least favourite job?1:04:17 What would our dream jobs be?1:07:11 What advice would Dayv give to a budding entrepreneur?1:13:17 Erin's stupid question...1:13:48 What is the best computers we have used?1:16:52 What piece of old tech do we wish would come back?1:20:02 Remembering our favourite games consoles1:23:12 Shameless membership plug / Our view on sponsorship1:29:13 Conclusion (with more Erin "beatboxing")

In this episode we discuss: Apple's hasty and expensive upgrade cycle, the fluid ecosystem, and of course, silent discos.PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesApple Store on AmazonUSA Store:   https://amzn.to/3rInBt9UK Store:     https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery/joinCHAPTERS0:00:00 Erin's Joke & Intro Banter0:05:22 Episode 1 Recap0:06:50 New M4 Macs0:07:30 How Apple's meetings go0:08:49 Mac mini's removable SSD Card0:12:14 MKBHD Drama0:19:21 Dayv's mistake on the Mac mini video0:23:11 Apple's Pricing Strategy0:25:55 Dayv's Smart Ring0:26:52 The insane power of the M chip0:28:41 Getting a new phone isn't the same anymore0:33:26 The Apple ecosystem0:37:31 Lack of reasons to upgrade MacBooks0:41:14 Erin's habit of dropping her phone0:42:31 iPhone pricing0:46:11 The iPhone upgrade cycle0:49:16 Apple Care discussion0:51:25 The Apple Watch's lifespan0:55:27 Dayv's story about eating paint and glue0:59:22 Outro

In this episode we discuss: the world of health tech worn ON and IN your skin and some news about new Apple Macs... oh, and eat something truly awful.PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesApple Store on AmazonUSA Store:   https://amzn.to/3rInBt9UK Store:     https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery/joinCHAPTERS0:00:00 Erin's Joke & Intro Banter0:02:28 Apple News0:11:14 Erin loves the old MBP Touch Bar0:14:31 Erin's bland wallpaper0:18:27 M4 MacBook Pro0:20:10 Apple Intelligence0:22:16 Wearable health tech0:29:08 Dayv's Apple Watch crash experience0:35:09 Smart Rings0:38:47 Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)0:47:08 Abbott Lingo - CGM for consumers1:05:17 Outro1:07:07 Vegan Wieners#podcast #applepodcasts #health

In this episode we share our thoughts on Apple's Wanderlust event, including the new Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. What does the new A17 Pro tell us about the forthcoming M3 chip? Is Apple's re-designed GPU actually faster? And there's some good news for Apple customers in the UK!AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Apple Store on AmazonUSA Store:   https://amzn.to/3rInBt9UK Store:     https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4CHAPTERS0:00:00 Pete's Joke & Intro Banter0:04:17 Podcast Update0:05:59 Wonderlust Event0:07:15 Apple Watch saved my life0:11:25 Mac (lack of) updates0:12:46 Vision Pro updates0:17:38 Apple Watch Series 90:22:28 Erin lost her phone in the fridge0:24:32 Finger tapping gesture0:27:12 Watch Series 9 screen brightness0:29:22 Apple's environmental credentials (soldered-on SSDs)0:37:37 Apple Watch Ultra 20:38:25 iPhone 150:46:45 Erin Explains: USB-C0:51:42 iPhone 15 Pro0:58:32 A17 Pro chip - what it tells us about M31:03:52 A17 Pro GPU - Apple redesigned shaders - ray tracing1:08:12 iPhone 15 Pro camera1:15:58 UK Prices - good news!1:18:17 Conclusions

How excited are you about the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro? Is Dynamic Island a great piece of innovation, or an elaborate disguise for a pill cutout? Has Apple Watch saved your life, and will Apple Watch Ultra fit on your wrist? Will you be rushing out to buy new AirPods Pro 2?We give our thoughts, and enjoy a bit of banter on the "Far Out" Apple Event.Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekeryAMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases==============================================================Apple Store on Amazon:      https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​          ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ )CHAPTERS==========0:00:00 Intro & Banter0:04:39 Viewer/Listener Comment0:08:54 News: Lenovo T1 Glasses0:11:25 Apple Event0:16:20 Apple Watch Saved My Life0:19:02 Apple iPhone 140:46:24 A16 Chip0:50:39 Dynamic Island0:55:10 Apple Watch0:57:55 Apple Watch SE1:00:18 Apple Watch Ultra1:10:05 AirPods Pro 21:13:24 Conclusion #apple #appleevent #iphone14 #applewatch #applewatchultra #airpodspro

In this podcast, sponsored by Farnell, we discuss some customer service stories, and preview the products we might see at the "Far Out" Apple Event.Visit Farnell: https://www.farnell.comMain channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekeryAMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases==============================================================Apple Store on Amazon:      https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​          ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ )CHAPTERS==========00:00:00 Intro00:01:33 TikTok caught spying on users... again00:03:39 YouTube Shorts00:06:33 Dodge Charger EV Concept00:09:54 AMD Zen 4 - Ryzen 7000 announcement00:12:33 Apple Far Out Event00:17:54 Thank you Farnell!00:19:24 Customer Service Stories01:01:45 The Rumour Mill#podcast #farnell #apple #farout #iphone14

In this episode we'll be focusing on AI - is Google's LaMDA really sentient, as Blake Lemoine believes? AI and Machine Learning technologies are advancing at a pace, which raises some thought-provoking questions about the future... and whether machines can actually be considered alive.LaMDA Transcript: https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.comMain channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekeryAMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases==============================================================Apple Store on Amazon:      https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​          ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ )CHAPTERS==========00:00:00 Intro00:04:13 Fold 4 and Flip 400:08:31 Facebook sharing "deleted" data to the police00:10:14 More tech news00:13:29 The rise of AI tools00:33:03 LaMDA00:59:25 The Rumour Mill#lamda #ai #google #appleglasses #airpodspro #Samsungflip #Samsungflip4 #Samsungfold #Samsungfold4 #ameca #framework #facebook #technology #geek

In this episode we talk about the recent fallout on YouTube over the discovery of some flaws with Apple's M2 and we share our thoughts on whether it's better to upgrade the SSD or the RAM in your M2 MacBook Air.Visit Farnell: https://farnell.comMerch: https://shop.constantgeekery.comMain channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekeryAMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases==============================================================Apple Store on Amazon:      https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​          ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ )CHAPTERS==========00:00:00 Intro00:04:45 A brief talk about LaMDA00:06:12 Microsoft Teams has an update00:07:40 3D Printing00:16:00 M2's flaws and upset YouTubers00:22:06 Faster SSD or more RAM?#Apple #podcast #M2 #ssd #macbook #macbookpro #macbookair