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MacVoices #26154: Live! - The Steve Jobs Coin, The MacBook Neo, A Wide-Reaching Hack, and Digg's Return…Again
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- May 26, 2026
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Summary
A wide range of tech stories get the MacVoices treatment, starting with the quick sellout of the Steve Jobs commemorative coin and what strong MacBook Neo demand may say about Apple's pricing, chip planning, and enterprise appeal. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet and Mark Fuccio also discuss Apple updates unexpectedly changing settings, a Canvas ransomware disruption affecting schools, Chrome's hidden AI download, Google's Liquid Glass similarities, Digg's AI-focused return, and safer lithium coin batteries. MacVoices is supported by Macstock Connference , along with Ecamm Creator Camp, taking place in Crystal Lake IL on July 9 - 12. Sign up at macstockconference.com and use the code "macvoices" to save $50 off your ticket. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00] Steve Jobs coin, MacBook Neo, security issues, and Dig preview [0:38] U.S. Mint Steve Jobs coin sells out quickly [1:33] MacBook Neo demand and Apple's chip supply strategy [2:17] TSMC wafer economics and Apple's semiconductor buying power [5:29] Dave Ginsburg exits for a speaking engagement [6:22] Was Apple surprised by MacBook Neo popularity? [7:02] Enterprise interest in lower-cost Macs [8:27] Mac preference among users stuck with Windows at work [8:50] A18 chips, A19 speculation, and Apple's planning [10:43] Apple's cash leverage with TSMC and component suppliers [12:29] iOS updates silently changing user settings [13:21] Unexpected settings changes on Mac and iPhone [13:58] iCloud Photos turning back on after updates [15:38] Background activity, battery life, and user control [17:34] Point releases changing settings without warning [19:22] Different reactions to unexpected software changes [20:55] Canvas outage and ransomware impact on education [22:17] Stud…