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Macworld Podcast: Apple silicon and five years of Mac greatness

Macworld Apple has reduced its reliance on third-party chips. How does that affect the devices it makes? That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 959 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 959 on YouTube Listen to episode 959 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 959 on Spotify This Week in Apple History The M1 chip was released in the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini on November 10, 2020. Apple silicon Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. Every iPhone, iPad, and Mac processor compared Mac processor comparison: Apple Silicon vs Intel The A19, N1, and C1X: The drumbeat of impressive Apple silicon continues Apple C1 modem real-world tests Macworld Podcast Mailbag We’ve been getting emails about the new podcast format, and please, keep them coming. We really appreciate the feedback and take it to heart. For example: Why “unafraid”? I have to say it makes me cringe each time I hear it. What do you have to be afraid of? No disrespect, but you’re not some news organization uncovering a massive government cover-up and therefore have to worry about retribution. What’s the worst that could happen to you guys, Apple stops sending you devices to review?-right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel. Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: To find previous episodes, visit Macworld’s podcast page or our home on MegaPhone. Apple.

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BREAKING – Crypto Markets Cheer As Trump Signs Bill Ending Gov’t Shutdown

United States President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed legislation that ended the country’s 43-day government shutdown, reopening federal agencies and restarting paused services after what had become the longest shutdown in modern history. Reports have disclosed the measure passed both houses this week and moves quickly to restore pay and services. Related Reading: Dogecoin Alert! Price Could Explode Over 2, 800%, Analyst Says Funding Push Restores Pay And Services According to official House materials, the measure passed the House by a 222-209 vote and carries continuing appropriations that fund agencies through January 30, 2026. The bill covers several full-year appropriations and aims to return back pay to hundreds of thousands of federal workers who were furloughed or forced to work without pay. President Trump signs bill to OFFICIALLY reopen the government, ending the Democrat Shutdown. Let’s get our country WORKING again. 🇺🇸 pic. twitter. com/QJqX90k9sC The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 13, 2025 Markets RP Has Held Its Ground As Most Altcoins Fall, Market Observers Say Market Watchers Offer Caution While the immediate market reaction was positive, several analysts warned that gains tied to the shutdown’s end could be temporary. Volatility may return if political gridlock reemerges or if technical resistance levels hold for major tokens. The buying seen on the reopening was broad, but not unanimous, and many traders are watching whether flows remain steady into year-end. Featured image from ABC News, chart from TradingView.

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Volatile Bitcoin Market Push Investors Toward Structured Blockchain Platforms like CreditBlockchain

New York, USA, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin (BTC) prices continue to fluctuate, investors across global markets are increasingly redirecting attention toward structured blockchain systems that offer measurable returns, transparency, and operational consistency. One such emerging option is CreditBlockchain, a blockchain-integrated platform designed to support stable, verifiable participation in the digital asset economy through automated contracts and green-powered computing infrastructure.

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