The tech streets are talking. But are we picking up what they’re putting down?

The Lowdown

Apple launches AirTag 2

Apple Cash is making instant transfers more expensive soon

Rumor Has It Quick Hits

• Apple to ‘unveil’ results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: report

• Apple’s rumored ‘HomePad’ device gets encouraging launch update

• Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin: report 

2nd String

US-ification of TikTok is Complete

For The Culture

Is social media a drug?

The Hookup

Don’t reply ‘STOP’ to spam text messages

Note: Misidentified Craig Federighi for John Ternus in this segment. Corrected later in the show.