9to5Mac Overtime

Jeff unpacks his surprising journey from AI skeptic to enthusiast, sharing how he now uses tools like Claude Code to build custom solutions. Fernando provides an honest opinion about the new AirPods Max versus AirPods Pro 3, and a one-month check-in on the MacBook Neo.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

Fernando Silva

Jeff Benjamin

Links

Fernando's AirPods Max vs AirPods Pro3 comparison

Apple cracks down on vibe-coded apps

Anthropic is giving Claude the ability to use your Mac for you

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David Pogue, a CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent, joins Overtime to discuss his new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years.” Pogue, a former Macworld and New York Times columnist, shares insights into the writing process, interviews with key past and present Apple employees, and offers his thoughts on former CEO Steve Jobs and current CEO Tim Cook.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Special Guest

David Pogue

Hosts

Fernando Silva

Jeff Benjamin

Links

Apple: The First 50 Years

David's official website

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Stephen Robles joins the 9to5Mac Overtime podcast for a super fun conversation all about Apple, Shortcuts, YouTube, AI tools, smart home tech, and the current state of the iPad and Mac. We talk through Stephen’s journey from AppleInsider to becoming an independent creator, how he built a niche around Shortcuts and automation, the real value of Apple Intelligence, why the MacBook Neo is such a disruptive product, and where the iPad still shines in unique real world use cases. We also get into smart home frustrations, Apple’s hardware strategy, YouTube growth, and wrap things up with a fun lightning round.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Special Guest

Stephen Robles

Hosts

Fernando Silva

Jeff Benjamin

Links

Stephen Robles on YouTube

Stephen Robles' Primary Tech Podcast

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Fernando and Jeff talk MacBook Neo impressions. The conclusion? The MacBook Neo isn’t necessarily about raw power or specs, it's all about redefining what the new standard for a budget laptop should be.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

Fernando Silva

Jeff Benjamin

Links

Apple Just Solved the iPad’s Biggest Problem

I’ve Used iPads for Years… MacBook Neo Might Finally Win

Everyone Is Hyping the MacBook Neo… But Here’s the Truth

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Episode 062: First thoughts on MacBook Neo, including advantages, compromises, and how it fits into the Apple ecosystem. Fernando and Jeff argue that the MacBook Neo could be the best budget laptop of all time.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

Fernando Silva

Jeff Benjamin

Links

MacBook Neo: What Apple Didn’t Tell You About the $599 MacBook

The BIG Compromises Apple Didn’t Tell You: MacBook Neo vs M5 MacBook Air!

Did the MacBook Neo Just Kill the iPad?

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