Apple Silicon Has Competition!
- Jun 5, 2026
- 1:32:38
- Full Episode
Next week is Apple's WWDC conference, but this week was all about Microsoft. But first, Andrew showed off his new DIY smartwatch to Marques and David. Then they go over the new announcements from Microsoft and NVIDIA including a new chip that might finally be some competition for the M-series chips. Allegedly. Maybe. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia!
Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:56 - Did they even test this? 00:08:54 - Fitbit Air 00:19:22 - Casio F91W Ollee Watch 00:29:54 - Google allowing websites to opt out of AI Mode 00:38:17 - ChefIQ (Sponsored) 00:39:14 - WWDC rumors/wish list 00:56:12 - RTX Spark & Surface Ultra 01:09:35 - Shopify (Sponsored) 01:10:35 - Microsoft Project Solara 01:14:43 - Microsoft tells employees to stop using Claude Code 01:17:25 - Anthropic files for confidential IPO 01:25:17 - Trivia Answers 01:32:24 - Outro
Links: Fitbit Air mods: https://www.threads.com/@danseifert/post/DZFZ64qFZ5J Ollee watch: https://www.olleewatch.com/ Cam Shand - Ollee watch video: https://youtu.be/iBSRyRcO2HQ 9to5Google - Opting out of AI overview in Google search: https://9to5google.com/2026/06/02/google-ai-mode-overviews-opt-out/ Verge - Gemini Spark: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/941388/gemini-spark-ai-agent-trip-planning Microsoft - RTX spark: https://youtu.be/VlAI1_JkXL4?si=BuhMAzchNAVJW1P7 Microsoft Surface Ultra: https://youtu.be/s1Oj792qc80?si=zMOSlCmcLxu1JXRr Verge - Microsoft Project Solara Agent OS: https://www.theverge.com/news/941830/microsoft-project-solara-os-ai-agent-gadgets Newswire - Microsoft Banks Claude Code: https://x.com/newswire_us/status/2061442426217103615
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Brief Summary
Hosts discuss WWDC predictions, Garmin fitness products, Nvidia's RTX Spark, and Google's AI updates.
Key points
- Garmin Fitness App Frustrations. A deep dive into the Garmin app's usability issues, particularly its search function.
- Fitbit Air's New Features. Fitbit introduces official specifications for the Air, allowing third-party adaptations.
- Casio Smartwatch Hack. A new board can turn a Casio watch into a smartwatch with Bluetooth capabilities.
- Google's AI Search Features. Google allows websites to opt out of AI features in search results.
- UK Website Owners First. New tools and insights are rolling out to UK website owners first to adapt to AI changes.
- Apple's WWDC 2026 Expectations. Anticipation builds for Apple's developer conference, with expectations for new Siri features.
Episode highlights
- Garmin Fitness App FrustrationsA deep dive into the Garmin app's usability issues, particularly its search function.“I literally cannot figure out for the life of me how to find any exercises in this.”5:16Jun 5, 2026
- Fitbit Air's New FeaturesFitbit introduces official specifications for the Air, allowing third-party adaptations.“As of yesterday actually as of this morning Fitbit put out official specifications for the Fitbit Air.”12:26Jun 5, 2026
- Casio Smartwatch HackA new board can turn a Casio watch into a smartwatch with Bluetooth capabilities.“This is the Casio F91W.”19:44Jun 5, 2026
- Google's AI Search FeaturesGoogle allows websites to opt out of AI features in search results.“We are actively listening to feedback from publishers and creators.”30:52Jun 5, 2026
- UK Website Owners FirstNew tools and insights are rolling out to UK website owners first to adapt to AI changes.“They said they are also working on rolling out new insights for website owners.”31:10Jun 5, 2026
- Apple's WWDC 2026 ExpectationsAnticipation builds for Apple's developer conference, with expectations for new Siri features.“We are expecting finally to get a reannouncement of all the stuff we were expecting.”40:01Jun 5, 2026
- Daily Brief FeaturesA discussion on how daily briefs can help manage tasks and reminders.“It’s literally just, hey, you got an email.”50:20Jun 5, 2026
- Nvidia's RTX Spark AnnouncementNvidia reveals its new RTX Spark super chip, a competitor to Apple's M1.“They’re the biggest bear in the room.”56:57Jun 5, 2026
