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627: Do Not Use, Do Not Turn Off

July 6, 2026 · 1 h 30 min

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Apple seeks RAM in all the wrong places, Jason has two tangents about FileMaker, and we deal with a large load of somewhat puzzling rumors and legal cases.

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