# 612: MacBook Air (2)

An episode of [Connected](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/909109652), 16 Jul 2026, 1 h 17 min.

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This week: Myke has a new laptop, Federico has thoughts on Siri AI, and Stephen has been graded. Also: Apple vs. OpenAI and a big day for Mario fans with feet. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CONNECTED. Links and Show Notes: Get 15% off a new annual Connected Pro subscription (or reactivate an expired one!) with coupon code tinyheads15 between now and July 31. Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Shop the Crocs x Super Mario™ collection – Nintendo Store Apple Reportedly Ramps Up Vapor Chamber Orders for Foldable iPhone - MacRumors Blip MacBook Air 13" (M5) Retro Series Skins/Wraps & Covers – Slickwraps LEGO Considering Bondi Blue iMac G3 Set - MacRumors Steve Troughton-Smith on the LEGO iMac Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets - 9to5Mac Upgrade #628: Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets - Relay Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week | The Verge Apple Nears Launch of OLED iPad Mini; New iPad Air and Base iPad in 2027 - Bloomberg New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Reportedly Launching by October - MacRumors Siri AI and Apple’s Trickle-Up Strategy - MacStories visionOS 27: The MacStories Beta Preview - MacStories watchOS 27: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories

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