In this episode of Retail Focus, hosts John Suder and Bart Mroz discuss the upcoming changes at Southwest Airlines, including the end of its 'Bags Fly Free' policy starting May 28th, and the implications this has for passengers and the airline industry. They also cover the latest update from Amazon's Alexa, which will soon move all voice recordings to the cloud. In a fascinating segment, John and Bart dive into 'Vibe Coding', a new trend where AI writes code based on developer prompts, exploring its benefits and potential pitfalls. Tune in for insights, laughs, and the latest in retail and tech news!

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Awesome Things

00:44 Bird Watching and the Merlin App

02:37 Southwest Airlines Ends Bags Fly Free Policy

03:54 Airline Industry Changes and Personal Experiences

08:16 Southwest Airlines Anecdote and Customer Service

09:54 Alexa's Big Update and Privacy Concerns

13:43 Discovering Fascinating Stories with AI

14:33 Introduction to Vibe Coding

15:50 The Impact of AI on Coding

16:44 Concerns and Criticisms of Vibe Coding

19:25 Balancing AI and Human Skills in Development

21:27 Future of Development with AI

25:26 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

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