The Engadget Podcast An Apple AI pin? Really?
Jan 23, 2026
Cherlynn Low, Managing Editor at Engadget, dives deep into the intriguing concept of an Apple AI pin that seems to be in the works. She and Devindra dissect the rationale behind Apple’s sudden interest in this emerging trend, pondering its possible features and the privacy issues it might raise. They also explore how an AI pin would stack against existing wearables like smart rings and Apple Watch. With the AI landscape evolving rapidly, they question whether Apple is under pressure to keep up with competitors.
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Sony’s Fall From TV Dominance
- Devendra recounts Sony's shift from Trinitron dominance to losing ground in flat panels and TVs.
- He connects that history to Sony now outsourcing Bravia manufacturing to TCL.
Download Maps Before Outages Strike
- Download offline maps for navigation in case of carrier outages to keep GPS routing usable.
- Save the specific area in Google Maps via your account before you travel.
Acquisitions As The Antitrust Focus
- The FTC frames Meta's dominance as product of serial acquisitions that block competition growth.
- Antitrust fights now focus on market control via buyouts rather than classic price-fixing alone.