612: MacBook Air (2)

This week: Myke has a new laptop, Federico has thoughts on Siri AI, and Stephen has been graded. Also: Apple vs. OpenAI and a big day for Mario fans with feet.

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Shop the Crocs x Super Mario™ collection – Nintendo Store

Apple Reportedly Ramps Up Vapor Chamber Orders for Foldable iPhone - MacRumors

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MacBook Air 13" (M5) Retro Series Skins/Wraps & Covers – Slickwraps

LEGO Considering Bondi Blue iMac G3 Set - MacRumors

Steve Troughton-Smith on the LEGO iMac

Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets - 9to5Mac

Upgrade #628: Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets - Relay

Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week | The Verge

Apple Nears Launch of OLED iPad Mini; New iPad Air and Base iPad in 2027 - Bloomberg

New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Reportedly Launching by October - MacRumors

Siri AI and Apple’s Trickle-Up Strategy - MacStories

visionOS 27: The MacStories Beta Preview - MacStories

watchOS 27: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories