COOL: Our first glimpse of Apple’s iPad-on-a-moving-robot-arm thing (CultCast #685)

This week: Apple’s secret robot desk lamp revealed! Is this a first look of Apple’s wacky iPad-on-a-robot-arm? Also, the Apple M5 chip enters production, the new Invites app, the iPad case with a kill switch, and Erfon’s two-week review of the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro!

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This week’s stories:

Apple’s amazing desktop robot looks straight out of Pixar

• Apple's amazing new lamp-like robot prototype, developed for both functionality and social interaction, looks a lot like Pixar's mascot.

Next-gen Apple M5 chip already in mass production

• The latest Apple M5 processor is ready to enhance the performance of Macs and iPads.

Plan a party with the new Apple Invites app

• You can plan events with Apple Invites, an app that lets users share invitations and photos and collaborate on music playlists with ease.

iPad case lets you take your secrets to the grave

• Protect your secrets with the In Case of Death Case for iPad Pro. It automatically bricks your tablet if/when you die. Really.

Under Review: ROG Falchion RX Low Profile

• The Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile mechanical keyboard is slim, compact and super quiet.