512 Pixels

I am all for Apple Health being able to collect and connect to more information, but an Apple-built AI agent designed to “replicate” your doctor feels like a bridge way too far.

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This week’s MPU was a lot of fun to record:

David Pierce is Editor-at-Large at The Verge. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about the hardware and software he relies on for work, the overall state of Apple in 2025, and his complicated feelings about his new SodaStream.

iiiDIY has a great video about getting a LC630 cleaned up and running again:

Andrew Rossignol has done what I was sure was impossible:

I have been diving into the world of large language models (LLMs), and a question began to gnaw at me: could I bring the cutting-edge of AI to the nostalgic glow of my trusty 2005 PowerBook G4? Armed with a 1.5GHz processor, a full gigabyte of RAM, and a limiting 32-bit address space, I embarked on an experiment that actually yielded results. I have successfully managed to achieve LLM inference on this classic piece of Apple history, proving that even yesteryear’s hardware can have a taste of tomorrow’s AI.

Andrew has the TinyStories 110M Llama2 LLM up and running inference on a 12-inch PowerBook. As hot as those things got running AppleWorks, I am in awe that he got this working. I’ve got a couple of 12-inch PowerBooks… maybe I should get one off the shelf…

This week on Connected:

WWDC 2025 has been announced, so it’s time to get silly and read too much into the event’s artwork.

In other news: Federico goes on a quest for the perfect earbuds for dictation, and Stephen asks him about his Mac mini usage.

On Connected Pro, a look at Apple’s upcoming deal with Nvidia and why the companies had a falling out years ago.

There’s a new (old?) computer at apple.com/mac:

(It’s nice to have such a colorful finish on a Pro device!)

The page links to a new video showing how the Mac is at the heart of Severance’s production.

I really think this is the best show I’ve watched since Breaking Bad or Mad Men ended. I love it, and can’t wait for the third season.

The event will basically follow the template Apple set after the COVID years:

Developers and students will be able to discover the latest Apple software and technologies by tuning in to the Keynote. They can also experience WWDC25 throughout the week on the Apple Developer app, Apple Developer website, and Apple Developer YouTube channel. This year’s conference will include video sessions and opportunities to connect with Apple engineers and designers in online labs.

To celebrate the start of WWDC, Apple will also host an in-person experience on June 9 that will provide developers with the opportunity to watch the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union at Apple Park, meet with Apple experts one-on-one and in group labs, and take part in special activities. Space will be limited; details on how to apply to attend can be found on the WWDC25 website.

Greg Pierce’s excellent dictionary and research app Terminology has received a major update, as John Voorhees writes:

I’m glad to see Terminology get such a comprehensive update. It’s the sort of focused app that I love using even if I could search for definitions with Google or drop a word into ChatGPT. Those methods work, but in both cases, they’re less precise than Terminology’s approach. Plus, Terminology works with both Google and ChatGPT out of the box. The advantage of choosing Terminology is that both of those services – and many others – have been set up in the app to make retrieving exactly what you want work better than any generalized search can, whether you’re using a search engine or LLM. That’s why I use Terminology and wholeheartedly recommend it.

It is exciting to see how far this app has come over its lifetime. The app is free to download and use, with the Pro version running $4.99/year (or a $19.99 lifetime purchase) for a limited time.

I joined Jason Snell on today’s episode of Upgrade to discuss A.I. fallout, the EU’s moves to expand device interoperability, Jason’s recent shootout of TV streaming boxes, and more.

Apple PR:

Next month, a new software update will bring lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max, delivering the ultimate listening experience and even greater performance for music production. With the included USB-C cable, users can enjoy the highest-quality audio across music, movies, and games, while music creators can experience significant enhancements to songwriting, beat making, production, and mixing.

The update will enable 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio over the included USB-C cable. If the headphone jack is more your jam, Apple has an option for you as well.

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