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Apple Has New AI AirPods Coming But Should They Ditch Siri?

May 12, 2026 / 01:02

This episode discusses Apple's development of new AirPods featuring tiny cameras for AI capabilities, focusing on Siri's limitations and potential improvements.

The conversation highlights the new AirPods' hardware advancements, including the integration of cameras that could enhance Siri's functionality by recognizing objects and providing real-time information.

Criticism of Siri is a central theme, with comments on its poor performance compared to Apple's hardware capabilities. The hosts express frustration with Siri's reliability and functionality.

There is speculation about Apple potentially abandoning Siri or licensing it out due to its shortcomings, indicating a significant shift in strategy for the company.

The episode captures a mix of excitement for new technology while addressing the challenges Apple faces with its AI assistant.

TLDR

Apple's new AirPods may feature cameras for AI, but Siri's performance remains a major concern.

Episode

1:02

00:00:00

Apple's reported reached the late stages of development for new AirPods and include tiny cameras designed for AI

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features. The cameras would help Siri understand what's around you so you could ask questions about objects,

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landmarks, or directions in real time. >> The problem is the hardware for at

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Apple, the hardware is always ready before the software. And they wanted to launch this sooner, but Siri is probably

00:00:20

one of the worst tech products of the last 10 years. I mean, think about it. Apple has the world's best supply chain

00:00:26

and the world's most embarrassing AI assistant. It is. It's so bad. I hate

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Siri. >> The hardware will be the best looking hardware, the best operating hardware.

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The problem will be the AI overlay. I think they're going to shitcan Siri and

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license it to someone else for tens of billions of dollars. >> Like I I am constantly Siri call Scott

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or Siri, you know, text Scott or something and it never works or sometimes works. And it just it should

00:00:49

work every single [ __ ] time. or something and it never works. Nope. Look. Look, Siri just talked to me even

00:00:55

though I didn't want to go away, Siri.

Episode Highlights

Apple's New AirPods with AI Cameras
Apple is developing AirPods with tiny cameras to enhance Siri's capabilities.
“The cameras would help Siri understand what's around you.”
@ 00m 03s
May 12, 2026
Siri's Performance Critique
Critics argue Siri is one of the worst tech products in recent years.
“Siri is probably one of the worst tech products of the last 10 years.”
@ 00m 22s
May 12, 2026
Potential Changes for Siri
Apple may abandon Siri and license it out for billions.
“I think they’re going to shitcan Siri and license it to someone else.”
@ 00m 37s
May 12, 2026

Episode Quotes

I mean, think about it.
Apple Has New AI AirPods Coming But Should They Ditch Siri?
It’s so bad. I hate Siri.
Apple Has New AI AirPods Coming But Should They Ditch Siri?
It should work every single [ __ ] time.
Apple Has New AI AirPods Coming But Should They Ditch Siri?

Key Moments

AI Camera Features00:03
Siri's Reliability Issues00:49