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634: We Don’t Have Enough Bees

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634: We Don’t Have Enough Bees

Accidental Tech Podcast

2025/04/10
Accidental Tech Podcast

Accidental Tech Podcast

2025/04/10
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* Pre-show: * Technology Connections on dishwashers * Maestral * How to excise Dropbox * Brave * Firefox * Kagi * Orion * Arc * Palm Pre * ATP WWDC 2025 STORE IS UP!! * Old hoodie: Bella + Canvas 3909 * New hoodie: ...

Highlights

In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into various tech topics, from household tech adjustments and challenges with software development tools to updates on Apple's Vision Pro content, developer feedback mechanisms, and indie support experiences. They also explore rumors about Apple's upcoming OS redesign, new gaming consoles, and phone features, as well as strategies for effective product reviews and documentation.
18:58
Choosing alternatives often means accepting trade-offs and friction
23:11
The M3 Ultra combines two M3 Max-like chips using Thunderbolt Five.
30:22
Fascinating ice diving experience shared in the Voices of VR podcast.
32:02
Filing bug reports can be useful for Apple to fix issues, but expecting a response is unrealistic.
43:15
Bug reporting criticized by indie developers
46:16
Stonewalling and putting on a happy face makes people angrier and more ignored.
46:50
Squarespace offers a design system with AI functionality.
56:11
Apple's design often prioritizes form over function
1:15:15
Mario Kart introduces open-world mode with toned-down items
1:20:24
A 3.5x optical zoom is seen as a compromise between 2x and 5x zooms.
1:25:22
Data brokers compile and trade personal information
1:34:40
Research only what you care about, as consequences vary.
1:43:22
Google may abandon its photo services
1:51:36
Documentation becomes outdated as systems evolve over time.
1:56:56
John didn't do research as Marco and Casey wouldn't let him.
2:16:39
Buy products from smaller manufacturers now to avoid tariff-induced price hikes

Chapters

Yielding three battles
00:00
ATP Store
20:50
(Quick!) Vision Pro corner
30:22
Feedback on Feedback
32:02
Indie support loads
35:34
Apple appreciates our participation
43:36
Sponsor: Squarespace
46:49
“Solarium” iOS redesign
48:50
Nintendo Switch 2
1:03:27
iPhone 17 Pro: 48MP 3.5X?
1:18:07
Sponsor: DeleteMe (ATP to 64000)
1:25:22
#askatp: Product reviews
1:27:01
#askatp: iPhone & Android photo backups
1:41:11
#askatp: Documenting setups
1:44:29
Ending theme
1:56:52
Tariff plans?
1:57:54

Transcript

Casey Liss: I have recently given up on three fights or battles, I guess, that I've been battling for a long time. Number one, yes. I saw the Technology Connections videos about dishwashers and dishwasher detergent. And I know that my dishwasher works bett...