Apple just raised prices across the board. MacBooks, iPhones, Vision Pro, HomePod — all of it. Tim Cook says it’s unavoidable. Component costs have never risen this fast, and they can’t shield you from it anymore.
Here’s the twist — Apple is also on track for record market share in 2026. More expensive. More popular. Somehow both.
And on the other side of the world, China just reclaimed the title of fastest supercomputer on the planet. First time since 2017. Built with domestic chips. No US hardware required.
This is The Tech Hangout. Let’s get into it.
⏱️ Timestamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Intro & welcome |
| ~20:51 | The Feed — RAMnarök pt. 2: Apple raises prices on everything (Ben) |
| ~32:07 | Apple set for record market share in 2026 (Marty) |
| ~37:44 | Instagram adds per-slide captions (Chuck) |
| ~43:09 | China reclaims world’s fastest supercomputer (Patrice) |
| ~49:30 | The Hang Jury — UK bans social media for under-16s: Bold protection or political theatre? |
| ~1:02:45 | The Drop |
📰 The Feed — Links
- 💾 Apple raises prices on Mac, iPad, and more (9to5Mac)
- 📈 Apple set to reach record market share across three major product categories in 2026(9to5Mac)
- 📱 Instagram is allowing users to add captions to individual slides (Fast Company)
- 🖥️ China beats US with world’s fastest supercomputer (Reuters)
🎯 The Drop
| Who | Pick |
|---|---|
| Marty | *The Slow Professor* by Maggie Berg & Barbara K. Seeber |
| Chuck | UGREEN 240W USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB4 Gen4, 80Gbps) — ~$18 on Amazon Prime |
| Ben | Beats Solo 4 Headphones — currently half price at $99! |
| Patrice | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Indoor/Outdoor Plug — Matter compatible, dual outlet |
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