Best CES announcements, Apple Books AI narration, LastPass & password managers

CES is well underway, and your hosts discuss how new product announcements have affected Apple. The Qi2 charging standard could mean more MagSafe accessories, and an RGB fridge might brighten up your kitchen.

Artificial intelligence has already been making the rounds in the news for weeks with chat GPT and AI art. But Apple managed to sneak in and quietly add AI-read audiobooks to Apple Books without an announcement.

Apple Fitness+ got another round of updates along with a new workout type: kickboxing. Your hosts wrap up the show with a discussion about password managers and an annoying AirPlay feature.

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Links from the show

• Hands on: Samsung's impressive new monitors from CES 2023
• Samsung announces massive 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor
• Dell 32-inch 6K display takes on Apple's Pro Display XDR
• Apple's MagSafe is foundation for new Qi2 wireless charging standard
• Scosche announces slate of new charging products for 2023
• Zens announces charging products for Apple devices at CES 2023
• Apple Books ditches voice actors for AI narration
• Apple Fitness+ adds kickboxing workout, Beyonce artist spotlight, more
• LastPass password vaults crackable for $100, alleges 1Password
• iPad Pro now has excellent options for professional video editors

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