827: Every Two Months or So

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more.

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Microsoft Surface Studio 2 (microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-studio-2/8vlfqc3…)
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Keyboard Maestro (keyboardmaestro.com/main)
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Battery Daddy (getbatterydaddy.com)
Use HomePod or HomePod mini as an intercom - Apple Support (support.apple.com/en-us/101606)
Review: Asus ProArt Display 6K - 9to5Mac (9to5mac.com/2025/11/03/review-asus-proart-disp…)
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Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices - Amazon (amazon.com/dp/B0BNVX841S?th=1)
Anker Prime Charger 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station - Amazon (amazon.com/dp/B0CT2NQ7WG)
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Plotter Notebooks (plotterusa.com)
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Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support (support.apple.com/en-us/118271)
‘EV Play’ accessory promises to bring CarPlay and more to Rivian - 9to5Mac (9to5mac.com/2025/04/02/ev-play-accessory-promi…)
EV Play for Rivian – FAQs – EV PLAY (evplay.io/faqs)