Next Level Mac
New podcast weblog Next Level Mac makes Apple gear simple, powerful, and personal. Plain-English how-tos, smarter workflows, and gear picks that improve daily use across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch, and Home. Hosted by Reagan Allen
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Host Blaine Locklair exposes how major smart TV manufacturers use automatic content recognition (ACR) to capture and send viewing data — often without clear consent — and how that data is monetized by advertisers. Find out if your own smart TV is spying on you and what you can do to protect yourself. Get the Next Level Mac app in the App Store: https://www.nextlevelmac.app Official website: https://www.nextlevelmac.net
In this episode Blaine Locklair explains how to set up an Apple-based smart home using Matter and Thread, covering compatible hubs (HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K), Matter over Thread vs. Matter over Wi‑Fi, and pairing tips.
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Episode 5 digs into the Apple Pippin — Apple’s only licensed video game console — covering its powerful PowerPC hardware, CD and modem features, and the Bandai partnership that handled manufacturing and marketing.
The episode explains why the Pippin failed — and how the console later became a rare collector’s item.
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There's a new iPad Pro in town, and its name is M5. And it's powerful—and pricey. Is it the perfect one for you? Get the scoop in this episode, hosted by Next Level Mac founder and Chief Editor Blaine Locklair.
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The new Vision Pro is out, and it's rockin' the new M5 chip. What's so special about the Vision Pro? Is it REALLY worth the super high price tag? I got a demo of the new Vision Pro from one of Apple's longest-standing employees. What it revealed will surprise you!
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Join host Blaine Locklair in a deep dive of what Apple didn't reveal in their October 2025 announcements - and when they're coming.
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Welcome to the Next Level Mac Podcast! Exploring Apple tech, innovative accessories, and enhancing daily life & connections.
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Apple News: Next-gen Vision Pro rumors point to M5 chip, enhancing spatial computing and mixed reality experiences.
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