Ep. 553: Apple Sues OpenAI and Releases Public Betas + other tech news!

This past week, Apple sued OpenAI, alleging serious intellectual property theft, particularly related to hardware. Apple also released public betas of OS 27 for its various platforms. Should you update? Plus plenty more fun and tech, to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

MAIN TOPIC: OpenAI Stole From Apple? (03:55)

Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Photo App Cleanup, Picnic Photo Organiser App (13:40)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25)

A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge recently sold at auction for $3 million

Meta's glasses will turn off the camera if you tamper with the privacy light

Brown University of professor suspects majority of his class used AI to cheat

WordPress just released a brand-new Apple TV app with thousands of free videos

GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after laying off 1,300 workers

FBI arrests CIA official with $40 million in gold bars in his home

Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

LISTENER MAIL: Todd - Meta suspends AI image feature after days of backlash (27:55)

WITHIN REACH! Dave is up 9-6, Round 18, Dave goes first (32:25)

TAKES:

Public betas for iOS 27, macOS 27 and more Apple platforms are now available (40:45)

Your X feed might now work, as platform finally does what everyone wanted (44:55)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday July 2026 (47:00)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Deep Sea by Neal.fun (48:55)

PICKS OF THE WEEK: 

Dave:  Sharp Atomic Analog Wall Clock - 12" Black Stylish Frame - Sets Automatically- Battery Operated - Easy to Read - Easy to Use – Modern Design and Style (54:00)

Nate: Nulaxy Telescopic 360 Rotating Laptop Stand for Desk Adjustable Height Swivel Pull Out Design Ergonomic Laptop Riser Fits All 10-17" Laptops Computer MacBook, Silver (58:50)