The Thrilling New AirTag 2! (…and not much else)

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: The surprise launch of the new AirTag — and our review, how to get custom music in your Apple Music library, and a deep dive into the mysterious and murky past of Lewis Wallace.Sponsors:The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com.Links:AirTag 2 launches today with longer range and louder speakerApple’s tracking tag has been upgraded with a new Ultra Wideband chip, improved Bluetooth connectivity and a louder speaker.Why Apple’s AirTag 2 is way better than the originalThe tracker tag is easier to find with much longer range when using either a Bluetooth or Ultra Wideband connection from your iPhone. It also includes a louder, shriller speaker.AirTag 2 teardown shows Apple taking tampering seriouslyApple’s second-generation AirTag looks unchanged on the outside, but a teardown reveals meaningful internal changes to avoid tampering.How to upload your own music to Apple MusicIf there’s a live concert recording or indie song you want in your library, you can upload custom music to Apple Music really easily.Radiohead Live - Blossom Music CenterListener QuestionsThose Darn AccordionsThe Wall of WheezeRemoving a Champagne Cork (French) with a Sword