Hotline Feature – Abrar Al-Heeti: Apple’s Budget Laptop, Smart Rings, and AI’s Billion-Dollar Tug-of-War

CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekley on Hotline to unpack the latest tech stories shaping Silicon Valley. The two explore the unexpected Apple–Google partnership on AI, a rumored $20 billion annual deal, and how the companies are both allies and rivals in the race for AI dominance. Abrar also breaks down Apple’s plans for a $700 MacBook to compete with Chromebooks, T-Mobile’s free satellite texting, and the rise of smart rings that schedule reminders with your voice. A sharp, funny look at the week’s biggest tech moves