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638: Hop, Hop, Hop

Accidental Tech Podcast

2025/05/06
Accidental Tech Podcast

Accidental Tech Podcast

2025/05/06
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* Pre-show: Chromebook-block evasions * Follow-up: * At least one person did miss our WWDC sale. * Vision Pro Corner: StagePlay * Blue Man Group * Epic vs. Apple * The Verge on Apple’s decision making * Apple’s Response * Ap...

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This podcast delves into various tech-related topics, including children's inventive ways of bypassing school content restrictions on Chromebooks, missed opportunities in merchandise sales, and the potential of virtual reality platforms like StagePlay for live performances. It also examines ongoing debates surrounding Apple's App Store policies post-Epic lawsuit, networking equipment recommendations, and updates on innovative apps like Hyperspace. The hosts share personal experiences with vibe coding and LaTeX-based projects, highlighting the role of AI tools in modern development.
02:35
Kids find workarounds for web-URL blocking software like GoGuardian.
05:35
Realized missing the merchandise sale and values honesty
10:30
Vision Pro experiences could offer better perspectives than live shows
15:06
Squarespace offers design intelligence and improved payment features.
34:15
Apple performs poorly when it doesn't face competition, losing focus on product quality.
56:14
DeleteMe helps remove personal data from data brokers.
1:09:37
Ubiquiti's Cloud Gateway Max and Switch Ultra are ideal for tech-savvy home users.
1:30:52
Design tool maps Wi-Fi coverage based on access point placement.
1:43:57
No data deletion reported despite conservative launch challenges
1:48:46
Used ChatGPT to solve a programming problem, feeling like having a coworker.
1:58:32
John didn't conduct research as Marco and Casey wouldn't let him.
2:06:47
ChatGPT oscillates between solutions when generating non-functional code.

Chapters

Chromebooks + nerds
00:00
Missed the sale
05:26
Theatre in VR headsets
05:56
Sponsor: Squarespace
15:06
More on the App Store ruling
17:10
Sponsor: DeleteMe (code ATP)
56:11
Choosing Ubiquiti gear
57:51
Casey’s tale 💸
1:15:53
Hyperspace update!
1:32:34
Casey’s vibe-coding
1:44:19
Ending theme
1:58:30
Marco’s vibe-coding
1:59:33

Transcript

Marco Arment: So, as mentioned a few times in the past, my kid, for his schooling, uses Chromebooks, like many American children. And everything's on the Chromebook, as we discussed a little bit in our school special. Obviously, because he is my kid, he is...