The Dalrymple Report

There is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple's new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer. 
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Show Notes:
Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27

Will Apple Charge for Its Siri Chatbot?

Inside Enchanté, Apple's AI chatbot for employee productivity

8+ new iPhone features coming soon, thanks to Google Gemini

Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin

Shows and movies we're watching
Landman, Paramount+
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
Train Dreams, Netflix

Dave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he's learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was.
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Show Notes:
CPR certification

Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers

Eddie Cue on a record-breaking year for Apple services

Apple introduces new Creator Apps subscription

Apple officially talks Google Gemini deal

Shows and movies we're watching
Run Away, Netflix
Zoe Saldaña
The Closer, Netflix

If you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It's time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple.
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Show Notes:
Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9

This tiny SSD adds up to 8TB of storage and is trackable with Apple Find My

Anker debuts tiny new 45W iPhone Nano charger with Smart Display, 180-degree foldable prong

Laptop evolutions, NOT from Apple

Lenovo Legion concept has an expanding, "rollable" display

Shows and movies we're watching
Angela Black, MHz
Fred Armisen: stand up for drummers, Netflix
Wake Up Dead Man

Have you heard about the Facebook settlement where you can get money back from a lawsuit? Neither had we until Dave got an email. If you want to look ahead and see all of the products that Apple has planned for 2026, there is a good look at everything to kick off the year. The newest macOS has a cool new feature called Edge Light that puts a light on your screen to frame a video call giving you better light—now you don't have to buy a separate light for your camera.
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Show Notes:
Facebook Settlement: Legit or a scam?

Trick bathroom windows in China

Apple Teases 'Something Big' Coming Soon to Apple Fitness+

Apple Intelligence will be tested with 2,000 questions it must not answer in China

Use Edge Light for Better Video Calls in macOS

Shows and movies we're watching
The Red King, AMC+
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
I'm Chevy Chase and you're not, CNN

It's holiday time and Dave and I both purchased Apple gifts for loved ones. We talk about our desicsion process and Apple's holiday return policy in case you need to return something. We also talk more about changes to iOS in Japan and if theose types of changes could happen in other parts of the world. Dave tells the story of someone who was completely locked out of his Apple account for no apparent reason and can't get anything back.
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Show Notes:
Apple's holiday return/refund policy

Rob Reiner

Dick Van Dyke turned 100

Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

Shows and movies we're watching
The Victim, BritBox
F1, Apple TV
Pluribus Becomes Apple TV's Most Watched Show Ever