This week we pit products against each other in a rapid-fire game of “This or That.” The rules are simple: two products enter, one product leaves. We set a strict timer and make our cases with maximum conviction—and minimum prep.

The matchups:

* Apple Maps vs. Google Maps

Both have niceties and flaws. But only one buzzes McGill’s watch.

* ChatGPT vs. Claude

We both pay for both. So who wins? It comes down to coding, candor, and the creeping inevitability of AI lock-in.

* Nintendo Switch vs. Valve Steam Deck

“It just works” versus raw power and an extensive game library.

* Jira vs. Notion

We unleash some product manager trauma. Then dream of a world where AI manages backlogs for us.

Got a matchup you want us to debate next time? Drop a comment or email us at [email protected].

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