Apple Turns 50, Tim Cook Retirement Speculation, and the MacBook Neo

Bryan and Jeff look at Apple’s 50th anniversary plans, how the event fits with Tim Cook’s potential retirement plans, and what the company has released under his leadership. They also talk about the impact the MacBook Neo is having on the low-cost laptop market. Bonus: Jeff is speaking at Macstock again this year!

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Sources referenced in this episode:

• Apple to celebrate 50 years of thinking different
• 50 Years of Thinking Different
• Hello Apple promo on Instagram
• Macstock X
• MacBook Neo
• Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence
• Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name
• Mason Truman on Threads

Come see Jeff speak at Macstock X! It’s July 10, 11, and 12 at the Elara Convention Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

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