347: The Hubris of the HomePod

This week we ponder Apple's moves both outdoors (additions to the Find My network) and in (possible new smart home products). Apple's also launching new original podcasts tied to Apple TV+ projects, and we discuss why some of Apple's product launches this year may have been delayed.

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The Tea Maker™ Kettle • Breville

Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences - Apple

Find My's New Third-Party Accessory Support Works With iOS 14.3 and Later - MacRumors

Daring Fireball: Actually, Two of the Third-Party ‘Find My’ Products Announced Yesterday Are Months Away From Availability

Apple Working on Combined TV Box, Speaker to Revive Home Efforts - Bloomberg

Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)

Apple Facing Supply Shortage of Upcoming High-End IPad Display - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Nikkei Asia Report: 'MacBook and iPad Production Delayed as Supply Crunch Hits Apple'

The Line - Apple TV+ Press

Jon Stewart Sets Title, Launch Plans for Apple Series (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

Apple Wants to Draw Subscribers to Apple TV+ With More Feature Films - MacRumors

Justin Timberlake To Play Gong Show Host Chuck Barris In Apple Series – Deadline

Apple orders “The Crowded Room,” starring Tom Holland - Apple TV+ Press

LG 27'' UltraGear™ Nano IPS 1ms (GtG) Ergo Gaming Monitor

GitHub - Corcules/KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro