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622: Duplicate Garbage Generation Process

Accidental Tech Podcast

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* Follow-up: * AirPod noises * Gui Rambo & AirBuddy * One of the noises is “the case battery is low” (via Zach) * Also, more on status lights (via Tom French) * Another noise is a calibration noise (via Ian Williamson) * Kn...

Highlights

In this episode, the hosts explore a variety of topics, from the intricacies of AirPods and the latest TV innovations at CES 2025 to the ethical dilemmas surrounding corporate political donations. They also delve into alternative Mac monitor options, advancements in gaming technology, and the challenges of winter car maintenance.
00:00
The speaker reflects on the differences in vaccine availability between generations after receiving the shingles vaccine at age 50
07:43
A listener-created website, airpodnoises.net, documents and explains various AirPod sounds, filling a gap left by Apple.
08:53
Hisense's 116-inch TV with trichroma LED backlight offers superior color accuracy and reduced light bleed.
18:24
DLSS 4 generates three frames instead of one, significantly reducing latency and improving gaming performance.
21:41
The Kuycon G27-X offers a 27-inch 5K display with a design similar to Apple's Pro Display XDR but at a significantly lower price.
30:48
OnePlus's 'Live Alert Capsules' is seen as a less creative alternative to Apple's 'Dynamic Island.'
40:07
Apple's political donations are seen as conflicting with its stated values, raising ethical concerns[40:07]
1:39:58
The app 'Hyperspace' is designed to find and remove duplicate files, with a focus on privacy and user feedback.
2:01:06
The podcast was created accidentally, with no prior research or planning.
2:02:13
The rear wiper on the 2024 Honda Civic hatchback complicates snow removal in winter conditions.

Chapters

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00:00
Decoding AirPods noises
00:49
More CES TVs
08:52
How DLSS works
18:24
Mac-monitor possibilities
21:41
OnePlus’s dynamic island
30:47
Tim Cook and Trump
31:45
Storacusa is now…
1:21:46
Ending theme
2:01:04
Neutral: Winter report
2:02:07

Transcript

Marco Arment: So it turns out I am tired, and it is entirely my fault this time. Casey Liss: What'd you do? Marco Arment: I decided this would be a good day to get, like, all of my medical to-do items done. And so not only does that include a trip to the...