MacBook Neo News and Two Stories or One on Apple and A.I. - MOSK: 03.16.2026

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Ken Ray

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4.7 • 996 Ratings

🗓️ 16 March 2026

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

- MacBook Neo Apparently Readily Available in "Normal" Colors - MacBook Neo Spotty with Authorized Resellers - iFixit Gives MacBook Neo 6/10 in Repairability - App Store Commissions Lowered in China - Asymco and WSJ: Apple's "Low" Spend on A.I. Paying Off - Alicia Keys Celebrates Apple's 50th at Grand Central Store - Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Use code MACOSKEN20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACOSKEN - Sponsored by NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer - up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with coupon code: macosken-10-NORDLAYER at nordlayer.com/macosken - Catch Ken on Mastodon - @macosken@mastodon.social - Send Ken an email: info@macosken.com - Chat with us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support the show at Patreon.com/macosken

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0:00.0	So as this show is being recorded, the Academy Awards are ongoing.
0:05.6	I know that F1 won for Best Sound and good for them.
0:10.5	It's not going to win Best Picture, so I'm not really worried about that.
0:13.9	I don't know whether Come See Me in the Good Light has won for Best Documentary or not,
0:18.9	because I don't know if they've announced that yet, because did I mention,
0:22.7	as I record this,
0:24.2	the Academy Awards are happening.
0:27.3	Remember, whoever,
0:29.5	it is an honor just to be nominated.
0:32.8	We'll catch up on awards next time.
0:41.3	Thank you. catch up on awards next time. This is Mac OS Ken.
0:43.3	I'll eat my hat if F1 wins the Academy Award.
0:48.3	It can't, can it?
0:51.3	It can't.
0:52.3	For best picture, it can't.
0:55.0	Anyway, updates on MacBook Neo, App Store commissions drop in China, and two or maybe one story
1:05.0	on Apple and AI.
1:08.0	It is Monday the 16th of March, 2026.
1:11.6	I'm Ken Ray, and this is news from MacOS Ken.
1:16.6	Brought to you by yours truly and sponsored by Clean Mine Mac.
1:21.6	Use code MacOS Ken 20 for 20% off at CLNMY.com slash MacOS Ken.
1:32.3	This show is also sponsored by Nordlayer, a toggle ready network security platform built for today's business.
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