This episode was recorded live on Friday, March 13, 2026 on WNRI 1380AM & 99.9FM in Woonsocket, RI.
This week on The Nathan Markley Show, Nathan breaks down Apple's latest announcements, including the new MacBook Neo, budget iPhone, and updated iPads. He shares why the MacBook Neo could be a game-changer for students, everyday users, and anyone looking for an affordable Apple laptop. Plus, the show shifts into the Ask the Mechanic segment with a discussion on modern automotive technology like adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, and ADAS safety features.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Welcome back to the Nathan Markley Show
02:11 Meet the Co-Host: Introducing Glenn Markley
02:40 Phone Lines & Call-In Info
03:58 Tech News: Apple's New "MacBook Neo" Announcement
07:14 Windows 10 Support Ending & Upgrade Paths
08:55 MacBook Neo Specs: USB-C, Monitors, and Software
11:13 Touch ID & Unified Memory Explained
13:11 Battery Life and Fanless Design
15:53 New iPhone 17E & MagSafe Charging
18:22 iPad Air M4 Update: Is it worth the upgrade?
19:08 iPad vs. Laptop: Which one do you actually need?
22:31 Where to Follow & Podcast Links
23:42 Sponsor Spotlight: Lydia Smith (Century 21)
24:45 Segment: Ask a Mechanic - Intro to ADAS
25:38 Listener Call: Where to find show recordings
27:32 What is ADAS? (Advanced Driver Assist Systems)
28:34 Automatic High Beams & Forward-Facing Cameras
33:02 Sensor Fusion: How cameras and software work together
34:03 Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
35:54 Driving in Fog: When to disable automatic systems
38:58 Adaptive Cruise Control: Tap-up vs. Tap-down
42:22 How Radar Sensors and Throttle Motors Work
45:36 Cruise Control Distance Settings & Tips
47:18 Lane Keep Assist vs. Lane Centering (The "Ping-Pong" Effect)
48:58 How the car knows your hands are off the wheel
51:03 Backup Cameras & Steering Angle Sensors
52:20 Outro
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