Is Apple Giving Away MacBook Neos? iOS 26.4 Features, AI Generated Dead Actors is Too Far

Apple may have a “Creator Access Program," AirPods Max 2 with H2 announced, iOS 26.4 coming soon, AI Val Kilmer to star in a movie posthumously, new HomeKit Video Doorbell, and Stephen’s home theater saga. Show Notes via Email http://eepurl.com/dI2lkn Support the show Get an ad-free version of the show, plus exclusive bonus episodes every week! Subscribe here: https://primarytech.memberful.com/join Reach out: @stephenrobles on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stephenrobles @jasonaten on Threads https://www.threads.net/@jasonaten Chapters ➡ 00:00 Intro 09:41 Is Apple Giving Out MacBooks? 13:51 Apple Acquires MotionVFX 16:31 AirPods Max 2 22:36 iOS 26.4 New Features 28:42 Nvidia GTC 33:22 Deceased AI Actors in Movies 41:56 Sponsor Break 45:40 New Aqara Video Doorbell 48:01 Overcast Getting Transcripts 49:43 Samsung Discontinues Trifold 55:39 Uber Invests in Rivian 58:55 Galaxy S26 Ultra Screen Automation 01:05:52 Claude AI Browser 01:13:32 Stephen's Home Theater Saga Links from the show: MacBook Neo Giveaway? - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVzVCIcjBBX/?igsh=MWw4aWdudDBmNXQ3MA%3D%3D Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX - MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/16/apple-acquires-motionvfx Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 - Apple https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-airpods-max-2-powered-by-h2 Apple highlights 13 enhancements coming to iPhone with iOS 26.4 - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/18/apple-highlights-13-enhancements-coming-to-iphone-with-ios-26-4 Why Apple’s Video Podcast Push Feels Like the End of an Era https://beard.fm/blog/goodbye-podcasts-hello-shows Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang keynote Blackwell Vera Rubin https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/nvidia-gtc-2026-ceo-jensen-huang-keynote-blackwell-vera-rubin.html NVIDIA GTC 2026: Live Updates on What’s Next in AI | NVIDIA Blog https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/gtc-2026-news Olaf Robot - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=LESOs5GtIrg Val Kilmer in 'As Deep As the Grave, His Performance was AI Generated https://variety.com/2026/film/news/val-kilmer-ai-film-as-deep-as-the-grave-1236691042 Joanna Stern’s Documentary https://www.wsj.com/video/series/eternal/how-tech-can-bring-our-loved-ones-to-life-after-they-die/9AE313CA-C2FC-45E3-B427-FEFC6B54F100?mod=WSJvidctr__pos0 HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases its first Matter camera alongside a new Apple Home enabled wired doorbell - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/17/aqara-releases-its-first-matter-camera-alongside-a-new-apple-home-enabled-wired-doorbell Overcast is gaining transcripts, and it will have an edge over Apple Podcasts - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/18/overcast-is-gaining-transcripts-and-it-will-have-an-edge-over-apple-podcasts/#more-1044138 Samsung discontinues its Galaxy Z TriFold after just three months | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/895879/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-discontinued-stock-sold-out Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/facebook-launches-a-new-monetization-program-to-attract-popular-creators-from-tiktok-youtube Uber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of new robotaxi deal | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/transportation/897105/uber-rivian-robotaxi-investment-deal Encyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for allegedly ‘memorizing’ its content with ChatGPT | The Verge https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/895372/encyclopedia-britannica-openai-lawsuit iPhone Shortcuts Are Way Behind... - YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=zKk7xcv5KNY LG 77-Inch Class OLED 4K G5 https://amazon.com/dp/B0DYQCKLMG/?tag=beardedteac07-20 Denon AVR-S970H 8K Ultra HD 7.2 Channel https://amazon.com/dp/B0BBZ28LL5/?tag=beardedteac07-20 Philips Hue 75" Smart Light Strip https://amazon.com/dp/B08P2CV1KF/?tag=beardedteac07-20 Philips Hue Play HDMI sync Box 8K https://amazon.com/dp/B0DKRHBBZZ/?tag=beardedteac07-20 Philips Hue Compact Smart Light Tube https://amazon.com/dp/B09BDLNCWK/?tag=beardedteac07-20