In this episode of Basic AF, hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby welcome back Gannon Nordberg for a jam-packed conversation. Mark Gurman says Apple is working on a more conversational Siri, similar to ChatGPT's Voice mode, plus there are new critical OS updates.

Gear up for the holidays with Gannon’s top travel tech tips, including must-have gadgets like the Anker Nano charger, Twelve South Butterly charger, and VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank. Discover tools for better travel photography, apps to beat jet lag, and the ultimate travel bag recommendations to stay organized on the go.

Plus, Gannon shares highlights from his recent trip to Australia and introduces his FREE 5-day crash course to help you build the perfect family travel tech kit—featuring over 35 products designed to keep your travel stress-free and fun.

🎉 Get started on Lesson 1: https://buildafamilytraveltechkit.com

Sign up for Gannon's course to get his complete list of 35 great travel-friendly accessories!

Find Gannon on Threads and LinkedIn!

Links:

•Apple Readies More Conversational LLM Siri in Bid to Rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT
•Apple Support - Troubleshooting Article
•iOS 18.1.1 Update Warning Issued to All iPhone Users
•Eagle Creek Pack-It Gear Pouch
•Anker Nano 3 47W Charger
•Twelve South ButterFly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger
•VEEKTOMX Mini Power Bank 10000mAh

Sorry, we ran out of room! Find the full list of links at https://basicafshow.com/49.

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