scripod.com
621: I’ll Meet You Any Time You Want

Overview

Shownote

Highlights

Transcript

Chapters

Pins

621: I’ll Meet You Any Time You Want

Accidental Tech Podcast

2025/01/09
Accidental Tech Podcast

Accidental Tech Podcast

2025/01/09
OverviewShownoteHighlightsTranscriptChaptersPins

Shownote

* Pre-show: Our AirPods are trying to talk to us but we can’t understand them * 20k Hz * The Sound of Apple 1.0 * The Sound of Apple 2.0 * Auto-Tone (Rivian) * statuslight.com * Follow-up: * That gas car review post that Marco was...

Highlights

In this episode, the hosts dive into a mix of tech frustrations, innovations, and industry updates, ranging from personal gadget annoyances to broader discussions on Apple's potential chip developments and the latest advancements in display technology. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of AI and its integration into consumer devices, alongside some lighthearted reflections on the podcast's journey and community support.
00:00
AirPods Pro 2 users face frustration due to unclear error indicators and strange noises.
07:53
A humorous review of a gasoline car, written as if by someone unfamiliar with gas vehicles, highlights the quirks of traditional cars.
09:24
Backblaze and Find My were instrumental in locating a lost MacBook Air inside the house.
10:53
Reordering albums in the iOS 18 Photos app is cumbersome and unintuitive, requiring a long press and drag action.
16:28
Tim Cook's refusal to rank Apple products in a blind ranking game created an awkward moment, revealing his unpreparedness for the question.
30:25
Apple's potential development of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips could lead to significant power efficiency and performance improvements.
32:16
Meshtastic leverages LoRa technology to create a decentralized mesh network for text and data sharing via Bluetooth-powered receivers.
35:39
Samsung's QD-OLED panels can reach up to 4,000 nits in a 3% window, setting a new benchmark for brightness in OLED technology
49:10
Dell's new naming convention, including Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max, is criticized for being overly complex and mimicking Apple's style.
55:47
Nvidia's RTX 5090 is claimed to be twice as fast as the RTX 4090, thanks to DLSS 4 and Blackwell architecture.
1:26:06
Diverse beta testers provide valuable feedback, but free access may reduce future sales.
1:31:28
The hosts humorously acknowledge the accidental and unprepared nature of their podcast.
1:34:34
ATP patrons' financial support was key to the podcast's annual membership break-even point.
1:38:37
Marco's decision to purchase a restaurant was driven by emotional attachment and a desire to preserve its quality and community significance.

Chapters

Sad AirPods noises
00:00
Follow-up: Gas car review
07:49
Found MacBook Air
09:24
iOS 18 Photos follow-up
10:51
Mouse rumors & feedback
14:14
Sponsor: Wildgrain (code ATP)
28:25
Follow-up: Apple Wi-Fi/BT chips
30:22
LoRa follow-up
32:16
John’s CES TV coverage
33:16
Dell Pro Max
49:07
Sponsor: DeleteMe (code ATP)
53:58
NVIDIA 50xx, Digits
55:44
Storacusa TestFlight plan
1:26:02
Ending theme
1:31:26
Thank you, patrons!
1:32:29
Marco bought something
1:35:38

Transcript

Casey Liss: I've got a problem. I don't understand the noises that my AirPods Pro, I call them the Mark II. So this is the AirPods Pro with the better ANC. But before you could get the USB-C charging case, I don't remember the technical term for it. Marco...