Tim Cook's succession planning hits another gear, Tesla may be embracing CarPlay, Apple shifts its iPhone release plans, and Jason considers the place of the iPad Pro today after traveling with it for a week.

The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it.

Google and Epic are still working out the details. The company announces Private AI Compute, which Apple will use to create its own foundation model built on Gemini. And why Google retreated on its planned restrictions for sideloading.

As the iPad Pro turns 10, the guys reflect on how the iPad has changed in the years since, and how it hasn't. Then, a conversation about the iPhone Pocket.

This is not the Gift Guide episode, which is coming soon, but wow are stationary companies releasing the goods as we head into the end of the year. This one is going to cost us.

Our mobile ID usage, the oldest tech we regularly use, smart TVs and spying, and our favorite pre-smartphone phones.

Myke talks to Hank Green about how he manages an impossibly full creative life — from YouTube and Crash Course to books, businesses, and Good.Store — using simple tools, structured weeks, selective meetings, delegation, and a constant flow of new ideas.

Jason and Myke are together in London to discuss five years of Apple silicon, Apple's new friendly partner for AI models, and much more!

Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos.

Empty Nest Results. (_Recorded on Tuesday, October 28, 2025_)

Google and Epic have been fighting for years. Andy talks through the dispute and whether it's finally ended. Plus, why Apple is sticking with Google's Gemini.

Apple's OS Class of '26 continues to roll out, even as the company grapples with the future of Siri. Will Liquid Glass continue to change? Will Gemini power future Apple Intelligence? STAY TUNED.

Productivity comes in many forms. Sometimes you have a lot to do in a little time.Our hosts tackle the challenges that come with Fast and Slow times in productivity.

In our final episode, we reflect on how indie app development has changed over the past decade. Thanks for listening, everyone!

Traditional media was all about ye olde fountain pen this past week, weren’t they. To no one’s surprise, Brad and Myke have thoughts. Brad also keeps the Top 5 updates coming, wraps up his iA Notebook review, and welcomes a new Pilot fountain pen contende

Using agentic AI features, iPhone upgrade methods, Apple Podcast app updates in iOS 26.2, and whether you'll tone down Liquid Glass in version 26.1.

David & Mike revisit the role of analog in their focused workflows and share some of their favorite analog tools.

We react to Apple's latest financial results and the promise of grand iPhone sales to come, break down some juicy rumors about new OLED Apple devices, and consider Apple's latest reported AI strategies.

Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence.

Taylor Sheridan signs a free agent deal with NBCU, Warner Bros. Discovery might have many interested bidders, and we answer your letters! (Downstream+ subscribers also get: Google/Disney carriage, Dancing With the Stars, Apple/F1, and Disney/Doctor Who.)