This episode was recorded live on Friday, March 13, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI. This week on The Nathan Markley Show, Nathan breaks down Apple's latest announcements, including the new MacBook Neo, budget iPhone, and updated iPads. He shares why the MacBook Neo could be a game-changer for students, everyday users, and anyone looking for an affordable Apple laptop. Plus, the show shifts into the Ask the Mechanic segment with a discussion on modern automotive technology like adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, and ADAS safety features. Have an automotive question for our "Ask a Mechanic" segment? Submit your questions here: https://nathanmarkley.net/askamechanic Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Welcome back to the Nathan Markley Show 02:11 Meet the Co-Host: Introducing Glenn Markley 02:40 Phone Lines & Call-In Info 03:58 Tech News: Apple's New "MacBook Neo" Announcement 07:14 Windows 10 Support Ending & Upgrade Paths 08:55 MacBook Neo Specs: USB-C, Monitors, and Software 11:13 Touch ID & Unified Memory Explained 13:11 Battery Life and Fanless Design 15:53 New iPhone 17E & MagSafe Charging 18:22 iPad Air M4 Update: Is it worth the upgrade? 19:08 iPad vs. Laptop: Which one do you actually need? 22:31 Where to Follow & Podcast Links 23:42 Sponsor Spotlight: Lydia Smith (Century 21) 24:45 Segment: Ask a Mechanic - Intro to ADAS 25:38 Listener Call: Where to find show recordings 27:32 What is ADAS? (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) 28:34 Automatic High Beams & Forward-Facing Cameras 33:02 Sensor Fusion: How cameras and software work together 34:03 Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) 35:54 Driving in Fog: When to disable automatic systems 38:58 Adaptive Cruise Control: Tap-up vs. Tap-down 42:22 How Radar Sensors and Throttle Motors Work 45:36 Cruise Control Distance Settings & Tips 47:18 Lane Keep Assist vs. Lane Centering (The "Ping-Pong" Effect) 48:58 How the car knows your hands are off the wheel 51:03 Backup Cameras & Steering Angle Sensors 52:20 Outro Listen to the show every Friday night at 6:05pm EST on WNRI 1380 AM 99.9 FM or online at https://wnri.com. Help Spread The Word Share this episode and podcast with your family and friends. If you dug this episode, head over to Apple Podcast and kindly leave me a review and follow the show! Follow The Nathan Markley Show wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-markley-show/id1463188003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eYdLQIaogTPzmYhQxA9vF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nathanmarkley Website: https://www.nathanmarkley.net/ Follow Nathan on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/nathanmarkleyshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmarkley0 Get a month free of podcasting service with Libsyn using the link and promo code 'NATHAN' below. Sign up & have your voice heard—everywhere! Get on Apple & Spotify, get critical stats & everything you need to sound your best and grow your show!! - https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=NATHAN