The Talk Show With John Gruber

Nilay Patel, podcast host and journalist, discusses topics such as iPhone 15, journalism in the age of AI, and having Barack Obama on a podcast. They also explore photo management challenges, Apple's transition to USB-C ports, car play, sound effects in advertisements, regulation of social networks, and the impact of AI in publishing.

Gabe Rivera, founder of Techmeme, talks about the state of news and social media. They discuss Techmeme's headline management, the importance of seeking multiple views, making money through ads and sponsorships, challenges of web page crawling, the decline of RSS, Bloomberg's paywall, the impact of Twitter on blogging, creating content with passion, making money with threads app, and the dangers of deep fakes on trust networks.

Christina Warren, technology journalist, joins the show to discuss Apple's 'Scary Fast' event introducing the new M3 MacBook Pros and 24-inch iMac. Topics covered include trade-in value, enhanced capabilities of the new machine, comparing Mac laptops to PCs, frustration with Apple's decision on USB-C ports, color options and CPU cores, possibility of M3 chip in Vision Pro device, and speculation on Apple's potential upgrade to the M3 chip.

Special guests Sebastiaan de With and Ben Sandofsky, co-founders of Lux, talk about their camera apps (Halide, Spectre, and Orion), Apple's gaming strategy, speculation on new Macs with M3 chip, covering logos on everyday objects, designing a camera app, developing a long exposure feature, the evolution of iOS design, and the temptation to upgrade their MacBooks.

Special guest, John Moltz, discusses iPhone 15 'gates', Jony Ive's rumored AI device with OpenAI, issues with Apple's fine woven cases, USB-C cable problems, speculation on a HomePod-like device, and the use cases and limitations of AI technology.

Technology journalist and editor Matthew Panzarino joins the show to discuss the new iPhones 15. They talk about iPhone photography, attending Apple events, Apple's goal to become the best camera company, improved image quality of the 15 Pro, impressive camera capabilities, materials and quality, reviewing phone battery life, the evolution of charging cables, and express appreciation and hope for future collaborations.

Flexibits co-founder Michael Simmons talks about his experience at Apple's developer lab for Vision Pro and the future of spatial computing. They also discuss recognizing each other at the lab, excitement about the device, creating a quiet environment, evolution of computing paradigms, Apple Vision Pro's capabilities, and the impact of taking breaks while using technology.

Jason Snell, an expert in technology and publishing, joins the talk show. Topics include John Warnock and Adobe, Disney and Apple, the iMac’s 25th anniversary, and more. They also discuss the transformative impact of the Mac, the game show 'The Price is Right,' Merv Griffin's success, comparing AirPods Pro models, issues with SEO and broken media business models, potential partnership between Apple and Disney, Apple's expanding services revenue, the significance of the iMac, Apple's transformation, and the evolution of USB connectors.

Craig Hockenberry, the special guest with the special fleshy palms, returns to the show. Topics include Twitter/X, foldable phones, and our favorite features in iOS 17 now that it’s in public beta. Sponsored by: Backblaze: Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Links: Craig’s weekend fun: updating Twitter’s “How to Tweet” support document to “How to X”. Surprisingly funny. Adam Sandler’s “Ode to My Car”: “Car honk” radio-friendly version, which really is even funnier than the album version. Album version, replete with cuss words. The Iconfactory. Triode: “The best way to enjoy all of your favorite Internet radio stations wherever you go.” The rest of their excellent lineup of apps. Furbo, Craig’s blog. Morton Downey Jr., “trash TV” pioneer. YouTube clips. Studio Neat’s Material Docks, perfect for the upcoming Standby mode in iOS 17. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

Joanna Stern returns to the show. Topics include the launch of Threads, Apple’s Vision Pro, and iPhone/iCloud device security. Also, some accidental car talk. Sponsored by: Rocket Money: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Trade Coffee: Let’s coffee better. Get a free bag of fresh coffee with any Trade subscription. Links: Joanna’s Rock ’Em Sock ’Em CEOs, Zuck vs. Musk Edition. Zuck vs. Cook, back in 2021. Joanna and Nicole Nguyen’s investigative series for the WSJ on organized thieves stealing Apple IDs after stealing iPhones and gleaning their passcodes: February: “A Basic iPhone Feature Helps Criminals Steal Your Entire Digital Life” April: “The iPhone Setting Thieves Use to Lock You Out of Your Apple Account” Me and Joanna trying to figure out whether Facebook should make an iPad app or web app next for Threads. (It’ll probably be the web app.) Hillary Clinton joins Threads with a joke, and the top replies are civil and fun. Paris Hilton’s collection of old — really old — phones. Mark Zuckerberg posting on Threads: Chatting with Sundar Pichai. And Jeff Bezos. Dunking on Elon Musk. And tweeting for the first time in 11 years. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.