M5 Vision Pro — first impressions! (CultCast #722)
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week, Griffin has spent a whopping 24 hours with the M5 Vision Pro and shares first impressions. Also: Great news for haters of Liquid Glass, bad news for fans of foldables, a Mac mini setup featuring very little Mac mini and a listener question about our writing processes.This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coMost companies only act after a breach. Be the one that’s prepared. Defend your business with NordStellar. Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code cultcast-10 at NordStellar.com/CultCast. Just mention it to NordStellar!This week’s stories:YouTube: Unboxing the New M5 Vision ProGriffin’s first impressions of the new M5 Vision Pro.Latest iOS 26.1 beta lets users toggle off Liquid GlassThe fourth beta version of iOS 26.1 lets users make Liquid Glass a lot less glass-like. It’s now available for anyone to test.New rumor details foldable iPhone screen size — and possible delayA new rumor from an investment firm details foldable iPhone screen size, plus a possible delay over that tricky hinge mechanism.Even Apple realizes a $3,000 foldable iPad is sheer lunacyApple’s effort to push its tablet lineup to the cutting edge with a folding iPad has reportedly run into multiple snags.Top 10 mighty Mac mini workstationsInto Mac mini setups? Lucky you. The little powerhouse is one of the best desktop computers you can buy. Check out our top 10 looks.Blogging tools:MarsEditBBEditPexelsApple Events (Video)
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M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro are HERE! (CultCast #721)
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week, don’t call it an Apple Event, but the first M5 devices are here! The MacBook Pro, the iPad Pro, and the Vision Pro too… I guess. Also: What we’re buying, and the Steve Jobs commemorative $1 coin.This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCleanMyMac is your ultimate solution for Mac control and care. Get tidy today — try 7 days free and use my code CULTCAST for 20% off at clnmy.com/CultCastMost companies only act after a breach. Be the one that’s prepared. Defend your business with NordStellar. Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code cultcast-10 at NordStellar.com/CultCast. Just mention it to NordStellar!This week’s stories:Apple’s new M5 chip pumps up AI and graphics processing powerWith release of the new MacBook Pro and more, Apple's new M5 chip pumps up AI and graphics processing power amid other gains.14-inch MacBook Pro gets M5 power boostApple's refreshed entry-level MacBook Pro delivers a massive leap in CPU, GPU and AI performance thanks to the next-gen M5 processor.Apple supercharges iPad Pro with next-gen M5 processorApple just revealed the 2025 iPad Pro, which gets a speed boost from the new M5 processor, and some variants get 50% more RAM.Going large on M5 iPad Pro storage also scores premium performanceSpatial computing gets more powerful (and comfortable) with M5 Vision ProApple upgrades the Vision Pro to the latest M5 chip. The improved headset also features a more comfortable strap and better battery life.Vision Pro owners can get its biggest upgrade for just $99Steve Jobs $1 coin looks nothing like Steve JobsA weird portrait of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs sitting in a California meadow will appear on a $1 coin from the U.S. Mint in 2026.
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Sora takes over the App Store… unfortunately (CultCast #720)
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Sora is number one on the App Store, OpenAI’s iPhone killer has a steep uphill battle and the iPad gets a great old feature back — and better than before. Also: How to set up call screening, a recent Mac switcher setup, and Apple’s spotty relationship with enterprise products.This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coFactor Meals. Treat yourself to Factor’s delicious, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door. Head over to FactorMeals.com/CultCast50off and use code cultcast50off to get 50% off plus free breakfast for one year (with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase).This week’s stories:Sora rockets to No. 1 on App StoreOpenAI’s Sora iPhone app is hugely popular because using AI to create funny videos is so much fun. Watch some hilarious videos made with it.OpenAI struggles to create its iPhone killerUnderstand the hurdles OpenAI encounters while developing the AI companion that potentially could be a new rival for iPhone and Android.Second iOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 betas go out to devs and the publicApple seeded the second beta versions of iOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 to developers and the public, letting them test these upcoming operating systems.Screen calls on iPhone and you, too, can live in interruption-free blissYou have a few options on your iPhone to screen calls: one aptly named Call Screening, as well as Live Voicemail and Silence Unknown Callers.PC user gets deal on MacBook Air — then gleefully upgrades whole workstationUser scored a good deal on MacBook Air and then found himself a convert to Mac, upgrading everything as a newly minted "Apple fanboy."
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Apple product leaks are getting insane (CultCast #719)
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week, some insane Apple leaks — the M5 iPad Pro fully unboxed and benchmarked, M5 MacBook Pro and Vision Pro confirmed and coming SOON! Also: Apple scraps the cheap Vision headset, a big update to the lauded Logitech mouse, the setup of our very own David Snow, and we make Leander answer for his sins.This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coEasily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.This week’s stories:Early unboxing video leaks M5 iPad Pro (and blistering benchmarks)An unboxing video of the M5 iPad Pro reveals nearly everything about it weeks before the launch, including benchmark scores of the new chip.How are Russian YouTubers getting unreleased Apple products early?FCC leaks reveal Apple’s next Vision Pro headset and upcoming Macs and iPadsIn a new round of inadvertent FCC leaks of Apple products, we learn about the next Vision Pro along with M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.Apple puts cheaper Vision Pro on back burner to focus on smart glassesDetermined to release smart glasses sooner rather than later, Apple reportedly shuts down development of a cheaper Vision Pro headset.New Logitech MX Master 4 mouse brings haptic feedback and Actions RingThe new Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse upgrades a classic with haptic feedback and productivity shortcuts.Folder Quick LookPreview folder and archive contents (ZIP, RAR, and more) instantly in macOS Quick Look. Just select a folder and press the Space bar.Killer standing desk lifts MacBook rig in more ways than oneDavid Snow's dual-display M4 Pro MacBook setup gets a huge non-computer upgrade — an amazing Uplift standing desk.From PC pigsty to prim M1 Pro MacBook workstation
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iPhone 17 Pro & Air — our hands-on reviews! (CultCast #718)
Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTubeOur full, honest reviews of the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and AirPods Pro 3! How’s the battery life? How’s the orange? How bad does it scratch? How good is Live Translation? Everything you need to know.This episode supported by:Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — or unsubscribe at unfork.thecultcast.comCultCloth will keep your iPhone, MacBook, display, guitars, glasses and lenses sparkling clean! For a limited time use code CULTCAST at checkout to score a two free CarryCloths with any order $20+ at CultCloth.coEasily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/CultCast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.This week’s stories:iPhone 17 Pro is a powerhouse without functional compromiseFor the first time ever, Apple released a Pro iPhone where “pro” means professional, not premium. With upgraded pro features and a no-nonsense design, the iPhone 17 Pro delivers maximum power.Scratchgate is real: I’ve seen it myselfiFixit breaks down the iPhone 17 Pro’s Scratchgate problemIf you touch an iPhone Air, you’ll want to buy it immediatelyIn our iPhone Air review, we find this is the first phone in ages that will truly shock you when you take it out of the box.Review on YouTubeWhy AirPods Pro 3 are my new favorite headphonesA solid evolution of Apple’s high-end earbuds, they reign supreme even if they don't bring many new features. An AirPods Pro 3 review.Live Translation test with Niléane
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