A wide-ranging discussion covers mixed signals from GM around CarPlay, as the automaker rejects full support while selectively adopting Apple integrations like Music and digital keys. Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric bolden, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, and Jim Real also reacts to safety concerns over more recalled power banks, new Vision Pro travel features, updates to Apple's Sports app, and the latest Bending Spoons' acquisition, this time of Eventbrite.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 Mixed messages around CarPlay and recent headlines
01:20 Live show return and panel introductions
05:15 Amazon power bank fire warning and safety concerns
06:40 VisionOS travel features and real-world use cases
14:00 Apple Sports app adds golf coverage
15:00 GM's CarPlay stance, Apple Music, and digital keys
24:05 Bending Spoons acquires Eventbrite
30:00 Eventbrite pricing, data, and business model discussion

Links:

PSA: Amazon-exclusive power banks have been recalled after fires https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/10/psa-amazon-exclusive-power-banks-have-been-recalled-after-fires/

visionOS 26.2 adds big change for using Apple Vision Pro on the go https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/15/visionos-26-2-adds-big-change-for-using-apple-vision-pro-on-the-go/

Apple Sports App to Support Golf, Including PGA Tour
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/15/apple-sports-app-to-support-golf/

General Motors Announces Plans to Start Offering iPhone Car Keys
https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/15/gm-plans-to-roll-out-iphone-car-keys/

GM rolling out native Apple Music app with Spatial Audio support 
https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/15/gm-native-apple-music-app/

Apple and Google will be asked to block nude photos unless age verified
https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/15/apple-and-google-will-be-asked-to-block-nude-photos-unless-user-age-is-verified/

Bending Spoons to acquire Eventbrite in $500M all-cash deal
https://tech.eu/2025/12/02/bending-spoons-to-acquire-eventbrite-in-500m-all-cash-deal/

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud.