The Vergecast Hello and goodbye to the MacBook Air
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Mar 7, 2024 
Alex Cranz, a staff writer at The Verge with a keen eye for consumer electronics and design, joins the discussion on the latest MacBook Air. They humorously analyze the new M3 chip, share nostalgia for the original wedge design, and critique Apple's marketing. The conversation also dives into the EU's Digital Markets Act and its implications for Apple, including issues with the App Store and conflicts with Spotify and Epic Games. Overall, they navigate the complexities of tech regulation and the future of innovation.
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M3 Marketing
- Apple is promoting the new MacBook Air with M3 chips by emphasizing its AI capabilities.
- This seems like a way to generate excitement around a spec bump, as the M3 is just a faster processor.
Meaningless AI Claim
- Apple's claim that the new MacBook Air is "the best consumer laptop for AI" is meaningless.
- The listed AI tasks, like checking homework or enhancing photos, are basic functions computers already do well.
Wedge Design
- Alex Cranz and Victoria Song lament the discontinuation of the wedge-shaped MacBook Air.
- They feel the wedge design was iconic and provided a better typing experience.