And judging by the way tech market progresses in small incremental way, I think 95% people shouldn’t give a fuck about latest and greatest.
For the vast majority of people M2 macbook, iPhone 14, M2 mac mini, last gen iPad/watch etc. are still good value. You save money, and on top of that you get a gift card.

Well, I don’t care about imaginary internet points, don’t worry. But thanks for understanding the perspective. I definitely experienced that twice and iphone + airpod + Apple One service saved the evening for me from boredom.

If I was invited to a party through my SO or someone else but I don’t know anyone, I try to avoid going there. But if I cannot, phone + music helps me to not feel awkwardness.