
        <p>Myke talks to Jason about his &quot;Jeopardy!&quot; experience, and Jason interviews David Pogue about his book, &quot;Apple: The First 50 Years.&quot;</p>
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<h4 style='display: inline;'>Guest Starring:</h4> <p style='display: inline;'><a href='http://www.relay.fm/people/davidpogue'>David Pogue</a></p>
<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4>  <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/upgrade/join'>Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. </a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/upgrade/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastermind_(British_game_show)" target="_blank">Mastermind (British game show) - Wikipedia</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/20/tim-cook-says-the-mac-just-set-a-new-launch-record-for-apple/" target="_blank">Tim Cook says the Mac just set a new launch record for Apple - 9to5Mac</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/theincomparable/809/" target="_blank">Triple J on ‘Jeopardy!’ with Jennings - The Incomparable Mothership #809 - The Incomparable</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=9404" target="_blank">J! Archive - Show #9524, aired 2026-03-19</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://thejeopardyfan.com/2026/03/final-jeopardy-3-19-2026.html" target="_blank">Today's Final Jeopardy - Thursday, March 19, 2026 – The Jeopardy! Fan</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Jeopardy/comments/1ry43mi/jeopardy_discussion_thread_for_thur_mar_19/" target="_blank">Jeopardy! discussion thread for Thur., Mar. 19 : r/Jeopardy</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.jeopardy.com/track/jeopardata" target="_blank">Jeopardata | Jeopardy.com</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/link/2026/03/that-time-i-got-to-touch-the-original-iphone/" target="_blank">That time I got to touch the original iPhone – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.theincomparable.com/gameshow/retreat/" target="_blank">Trivial Retreat - a subcategory of Game Show</a></h5>
      

Myke talks to Jason about his "Jeopardy!" experience, and Jason interviews David Pogue about his book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."

608: Pop and Lock


        <p>Myke has MacBook Neo FOMO and we have reviews of both Studio Display models. Also: Apple starts celebrating 50; App Store fees are lowered in China; Somehow, AirPods Max returned; Apple&#39;s AI crisistunity; and Jason in Jeopardy!?</p>
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More content, no ads. </a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/upgrade/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/ill-take-beach-reading-for-1000-ken/" target="_blank">I’ll take ‘beach reading’ for $1000, Ken – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/12/apple-tv-scores-its-first-f1-victory-over-espn-viewership/" target="_blank">Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewership - 9to5Mac</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apples-acclaimed-feature-f1-scores-best-sound-at-the-98th-annual-academy-awards/" target="_blank">Apple’s acclaimed feature “F1” scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awards - Apple TV Press</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.apple.com/50-years-of-thinking-different/" target="_blank">50 Years of Thinking Different - Apple</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.instagram.com/helloapple" target="_blank">helloapple – Instagram</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-hosts-50th-anniversary-celebrations-around-the-world/" target="_blank">Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world - Apple</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@apple" target="_blank">apple (@apple) | TikTok</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-13/apple-lowers-app-store-cut-to-25-from-30-in-china-to-fend-off-local-regulators?embedded-checkout=true" target="_blank">Apple Lowers App Store Cut to 25% from 30% in China to Fend Off Local Regulators - Bloomberg</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.theverge.com/policy/889252/google-app-store-fee-reduction-20-percent-epic-v-google" target="_blank">Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead | The Verge</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://upgrade.cards/card/upgrade600" target="_blank">The Upgrade Episode 700 Draft of the Ages Scorecard</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.relay.fm/connected/594" target="_blank">Connected #594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In - Relay</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/12/macbook-neo-six-minute-teardown-zero-tape/" target="_blank">MacBook Neo Teardown: Modular Ports, Glue-Less Battery, Zero Tape - MacRumors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.theverge.com/report/894090/macbook-neo-pc-windows-laptop-competition-asus-footinmouth" target="_blank">PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo | The Verge</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/link/2026/03/pc-makers-are-not-ready-for-the-macbook-neo/" target="_blank">‘PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo’ – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/macbook-neo-review/" target="_blank">MacBook Neo review: Fresh-squeezed laptop – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/2026-apple-studio-display-review-the-smallest-of-upgrades/" target="_blank">2026 Apple Studio Display review: The smallest of upgrades – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2023/09/review-27-inch-samsung-viewfinity-s9-display/" target="_blank">Review: 27-inch Samsung ViewFinity S9 – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-11/apple-s-foldable-iphone-to-feature-ipad-like-interface-when-opened?embedded-checkout=true" target="_blank">Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Offer iPad-Style Interface, Side-by-Side Apps - Bloomberg</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-09/apple-postpones-smart-home-display-launch-as-it-waits-for-new-ai-and-siri?srnd=undefined&embedded-checkout=true" target="_blank">Apple Delays Smart Home Display Launch as It Waits for New Siri AI Features - Bloomberg</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://uk.news.yahoo.com/amazon-charges-2-99-personal-120700678.html" target="_blank">Amazon Charges $2.99 for Personal Photos on Echo Show - Yahoo News UK</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/11/kuo-macbook-neo-2-no-touchscreen/" target="_blank">MacBook Neo 2 Might Not Feature Touchscreen After All - MacRumors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/02/apple-asks-google-to-run-siri/" target="_blank">Report: Apple Asks Google to Run Siri on Its Servers - MacRumors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://asymco.com/2026/03/10/the-most-brilliant-move-in-corporate-history/" target="_blank">The most brilliant move in corporate history? – Asymco</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/technology/meta-avocado-ai-model-delayed.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S1A.vI_6.4j717gwtFem0" target="_blank">Meta Delays Rollout of New A.I. Model After Performance Concerns - The New York Times</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_missing_episodes" target="_blank">Doctor Who missing episodes - Wikipedia</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://mastodon.social/@edmn/116221047737318985" target="_blank">Edward Munn: "That moment when you see @jsnell out in the wild on Wikipedia." - Mastodon</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/statement-on-doctor-who/" target="_blank">Statement on Doctor Who | Film is Fabulous</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/08/apple-planning-macbook-ultra/" target="_blank">Apple Planning 'MacBook Ultra' With Touchscreen and Higher Price - MacRumors</a></h5>
      

Myke has MacBook Neo FOMO and we have reviews of both Studio Display models. Also: Apple starts celebrating 50; App Store fees are lowered in China; Somehow, AirPods Max returned; Apple's AI crisistunity; and Jason in Jeopardy!?

607: Lime Has Left the Chat


        <p>This week, Jason reviews the MacBook Neo! Plus: Draft results, Jason is (back) in print, and new MacBook Pros and Studio Displays. But it&#39;s mostly about MacBook Neo!</p>
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<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4>  <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/upgrade/join'>Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. </a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/upgrade/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://upgrade.cards/card/apple032026" target="_blank">The Upgrade March 2025 Experience Draft Scorecard</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/apple-review-reinvention-incorporated-c171071b" target="_blank">‘Apple’ by David Pogue | Book Review - WSJ</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://apple.news/Alq97M-DCRgiqLwqrrA-V9w" target="_blank">‘Apple’ by David Pogue | Book Review - WSJ (Apple News)</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/05/mac-studio-no-512gb-ram-upgrade/" target="_blank">Mac Studio 512GB RAM Option Disappears Amid Global DRAM Shortage - MacRumors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/06/apple-adds-steve-lemay-and-molly-anderson-to-its-leadership-page/" target="_blank">Apple adds Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson to its leadership page - 9to5Mac</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/macbook-neo-review/" target="_blank">Jason's MacBook Neo review</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://512pixels.net/2026/03/the-differences-between-the-macbook-neo-and-macbook-air/" target="_blank">The Technical Differences Between the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air - 512 Pixels</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.theenthusiast.net/riding-the-press-release-tidal-wave/" target="_blank">Riding the Press Release Tidal Wave – The Enthusiast</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/apple-gives-in-to-temptation-and-renames-its-cpu-cores/" target="_blank">Apple gives in to temptation and renames its CPU cores – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/macbook-neo-review/" target="_blank">MacBook Neo review: Fresh-squeezed laptop – Six Colors</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/03/m5-pro-macbook-pro-review-fast-familiar-friend/" target="_blank">M5 Pro MacBook Pro review: Fast, familiar friend – Six Colors</a></h5>
      

This week, Jason reviews the MacBook Neo! Plus: Draft results, Jason is (back) in print, and new MacBook Pros and Studio Displays. But it's mostly about MacBook Neo!

606: Photogenic Lemon


        <p>Jason and Myke try to predict what Apple will be announcing this week, except for the stuff that was announced Monday. But they discuss the new iPad Air and iPhone 17e too! Also: Apple&#39;s F1 plans and some Report Card follow-up.</p>
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Jason and Myke try to predict what Apple will be announcing this week, except for the stuff that was announced Monday. But they discuss the new iPad Air and iPhone 17e too! Also: Apple's F1 plans and some Report Card follow-up.

605: The 2026 March Experience Draft


        <h4>Subtitle: The 2025 Six Colors Apple Report Card</h4><p>We discuss the results of the Six Colors Apple Report Card for 2025 in depth, with our added opinions on every category. Jason chooses to be a rascal, and Myke tries to give ten out of five.</p>
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We discuss the results of the Six Colors Apple Report Card for 2025 in depth, with our added opinions on every category. Jason chooses to be a rascal, and Myke tries to give ten out of five.

604: The Shifting Sands of Liquid Glass

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