MBW 1037: Mechanical Donut - OpenAI Responds to Apple's Lawsuit

MBW 1037: Mechanical Donut - OpenAI Responds to Apple's Lawsuit

Author: TWiT August 12, 2026 Duration: 2:39:44

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is escalating. A Chinese RAM supplier rejects Apple's discount demands for RAM. And could Apple shake up its smartwatch lineup?

  • OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation'.
  • Apple lawsuit against OpenAI says iCloud mess didn't play a role.
  • OpenAI's vision of the future is reportedly a donut-shaped smart speaker.
  • Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies.
  • Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store.
  • iOS 26 gets first jailbreak thanks to Dopamine.
  • Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM.
  • RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027.
  • Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029.
  • Apple explores shaking up its smartwatch for a new era.
  • Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
  • Apple's Private Relay may not be as private as thought.
  • Apple and Major League Baseball announce September "Friday Night Baseball" schedule and first‑ever broadcast in Apple Immersive.
  • Klepton - Running Android ARM64 VR APKs on Apple Vision Pro, no JIT required!

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