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- Episode 363: Clear as Mud
Fun fact! More people decide to build a cabin off the grid after using Google Nest products than successfully get it working with the rest of their smart home.
This week: Amazon walks out on Just Walk Out, pouring one out for Logitech Harmony, and the doom loop narrative comes for EVs. 🚗
Links:
- Shaq + Epson: A Winning Team | Epson US
- Smart Homes start with Google Nest
- Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group
- Amazon.com: Sideclick Universal Remote Attachment for 2nd Gen Apple TV 4K : Electronics
- Amazon Ditches 'Just Walk Out' Checkouts at Its Grocery Stores
- Amazon.com - ToiletTree Products Fogless Shower Mirror - Anti-Fog Mirror - Adjustable Shaving Mirror with a Squeegee - Rust-Proof, Impact-Resistance Bathroom Shower Mirror - Tall
- Amazon.com: Joseph Joseph Tota 90-liter Laundry Hamper Separation Basket with lid, 2 Removable Washing Bags with Handles - Carbon Black : Home & Kitchen
1 hr 12 min - Episode 362: Certain Kinds of Money
Yeah, I mean it’s not too much of a stretch that automakers are selling your data and snitching on speeding to your insurer, but sending a report to Lin Manuel Miranda about how off key I sing “It’s Quiet Uptown” is a bridge too far.
This week: EV surprises, NAS surprises, with a dash of regulatory scrutiny surprises via one Merrick Garland. 🍎.
Links:
- 1Password Chase Center Sponsorship
- 1Password is The Official Password Manager of The Golden State Warriors | 1Password
- Tesla Superchargers Aren’t Just for Teslas Anymore. I Put My Ford EV to the Test. - WSJ
- Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations | Electrek
- Rivian surprises with R3 and R3X electric SUVs - The Verge
- Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies - The New York Times
- U.S. Justice Dept. Sues Apple, Claiming iPhone Monopoly in Antitrust Case - The New York Times
- U.S. versus Apple: A first reaction – Six Colors
- DOJ calls Apple’s privacy justifications an ‘elastic shield’ for financial gains | TechCrunch
- @reckless1280 • Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point here - the argument is Apple is threatening carm... • Threads
- The White Lotus | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com
- Past Lives (2023) - IMDb
1 hr 24 min - Episode 361: Democracy Play Pack
We know it’s been a while since Econ 201 but Jiminy Christmas are Hue bulbs the new Veblen good? What are these things made out of avocado toast? Come on.
This week: dust covered Vision Pros, NACS snaccs, and a peppering of Spring Apple news. 🥽.
Links:
- Apple now selling Belkin MagSafe iPhone mount for video calling on Apple TV 4K - 9to5Mac
- Max Will Be Available in Bundle With Mega Sports App
- Diamond Sports Files Official Re-Org Plan, Will Cut Ties With Bally's
- WSJ's Joanna Stern on Apple Vision Pro one month later: I'm reaching for it far less - YouTube
- Vision Pro demand higher than expected; returns down to 1%
- Ford's Tesla Supercharger adapter is now available to order for free | Electrek
- How Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Once in Hot Demand, Lost Its Luster - The New York Times
- Ford cuts prices of 2023 Mustang Mach-E, adds Lightning bonuses
- The Chevy Equinox EV will get 319 miles of range and start at around $35,000 - The Verge
- Apple updates 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chips, support for two external displays – Six Colors
- Apple Sports: A free iPhone app to get you the score, fast – Six Colors
- Fire HD 8 Kids tablet | Amazon
1 hr 46 min - Episode 360: Ya’ll Have Guest Rooms?
We didn’t get a ballot but that ain’t stopping us. A fruit company year in review.
This week: hi Barbie, football (the non-Messi one), and a bit more on VR. 🥽.
Links:
- AdWatch: Pepsi / More Than OK - YouTube
- Irvine-based Vizio being acquired by Walmart : orangecounty
- The Apple Vision Pro – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
- FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. over sports joint venture
- ESPN will launch its flagship direct-to-consumer service in fall 2025
- Apple in 2023: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors
- @craigmod • It's wild to think that I'd be happy to pay an extra $2/mo or whatever to apple to never again se... • Threads
- The Town - The Ringer
1 hr 53 min - Episode 359: Major League Football
New ways to watch sports from ESPN, Fox, and Warner Brothers. All without a cable subscription. Sports from ESPN. FOX. Warner Brothers. Are you getting it? These are not three separate services. This is one device, and we’re calling it - Iger-ulu.
This week: plug in hybrids, old movies, and an update on the Chicago food scene. 🌭.
Links:
- ESPN, Fox and Warner Team Up to Create Sports Streaming Platform - WSJ
- Peacock's AFC Wild Card game was the "most-streamed event ever in the US." - The Verge
- Diamond Sports to receive Amazon investment in bankruptcy plan: What does it mean for MLB, NBA, NHL? - The Athletic
- NFL is in advanced talks on taking a stake in Disney's ESPN - Los Angeles Times
- GM Went All In on EVs. Dealers Say Buyers Want Hybrids. - WSJ
- Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge
- Daring Fireball: The Vision Pro
- Marques Brownlee - YouTube
- Five: Our Most Powerful Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker | Sonos
1 hr 45 min - Episode 358: Waymo Rider Score
Chris Nolan gets roasted by Peloton instructors and Soulcycle stays mum on Wes Anderson making the same movie over and over again for three decades. Hmm.
This week: cursed airports, (smart) locks of love, and area Cinnabon manager snubbed for the umpteenth time by the Emmys. 📺.
Links:
- Schlage BE499WB CEN 622 Encode Plus WiFi Deadbolt Smart Lock with Apple Home Key, Keyless Entry Door Lock with Century Trim, Matte Black - Amazon.com
- Amazon.com: Eve Door & Window – Smart Contact Sensor for Doors & Windows, Notifications (Open/Closed State), Automatic Control of Accessories & Scenes, no Bridge, Apple HomeKit, Bluetooth, Thread : Automotive
- Daring Fireball: Post-SCOTUS Ruling, Apple Releases Guidelines for 'External Purchase Links' in iOS Apps (Spoiler: They Still Demand the Same Commissions)
- Apple Vision Pro hands-on, again, for the first time - The Verge
- The One Part of the Vision Pro That Apple Doesn’t Want You to See | WIRED
- @mgsiegler • To state the obvious, the Vision Pro roll out is very, very strange. No event pre-shipping, multi... • Threads
1 hr 46 min - Episode 357: If IKEA Made a Car
Did each engineer designing the Chevy Blazer EV’s infotainment software spend at least 10,000 hours on it before it went into production?
Okay, this is a very funny joke about Malcolm Gladwell, trust me.
This week: Taylor’s concert film, Ryan’s sports dilemma, and Tim’s headset. 🏀.
Links:
- La Colombe Ball Cap - La Colombe Coffee Roasters
- MVP Hat – La Colombe Coffee Roasters
- La Colombe acquired by Chobani in $900 million deal - WHYY
- M&L Ice Cream Croissant
- GM stops selling the Chevy Blazer EV to deal with ‘software quality issues’ - The Verge
- @jimfarley98 • Proud of our team for strong 2023! @Ford is #2 EV brand in U.S. w/ record Q4 & year. EVs up 24% f... • Threads
- Vision Pro launching on February 2, pre-orders begin next week - 9to5Mac
- Amazon.com: Tatuo 4 Pcs Clear Plastic Charger Cord Organizer Box, Cord Storage Box, Electronics Cable Organizer Box Cable Storage Box with 40 Wire Ties for Home Drawer Office Desk Organizers and Accessories : Electronics
- Five: Our Most Powerful Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker | Sonos
1 hr 38 min - Episode 356: Brand Activations
“It’s only ridiculous if it doesn’t work.” - Tyler Florence, probably.
This week: the enduring legacy of a flat panel icon, Amazon Prime Video with Special Offers, and a look at peak Donkey Sauce Capitalism. 🫏
Links:
- The Experience | Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate - Better with Pepsi - Las Vegas 2024
- Flavortown Kitchen - Guy Fieri
- Guy Fieri's American Kitchen & Bar - Guy Fieri
- Zoom videoconferencing app now available on Apple TV - 9to5Mac
- Apple to Drop Goldman Sachs for Apple Card; Chase Bank Is Ideal Replacement - Bloomberg
- Miller & Lux Provisions
- Paramount Mulling 1,000+ Layoffs, Shari Redstone in Sales Talks
- Apple and Paramount Discuss Bundling Their Streaming Services - WSJ
- Showtime Cable Network to Adopt 'Paramount+ With Showtime' Name
- Pixar's Soul, Turning Red, Luca Coming to Theaters in 2024
- Turns out Sony owns the creepiest TV patent ever | Creative Bloq
- This free TV comes with two screens - The Verge
- @lucas_shaw • Streaming cancellations in the US hit another all time high in October. The only company doing ... • Threads
- Disney+ rolling out ‘Hulu Hub’ for bundle subscribers, but some content is missing - 9to5Mac
- Amazon.com: PERLESMITH Universal TV Stand - Table Top TV Stand for 32-60 inch LCD LED TVs - Height Adjustable TV Base Stand with Tempered Glass Base & Wire Management, VESA 400x400mm PSTVS04 : Home & Kitchen
- Watch Fixer Upper: The Hotel | Max
1 hr 25 min - Episode 355: Christmas Light Amortization Schedule 🎁
iPod Socks? Again?
Worry not friends, it is finally time: our first annual holiday gift guide.
This week: Kiri the fire truck, unplugging for the holidays, and more tales from retail lock up. 🧦.
Links:
- Cyber what? I still remember a time when they said I was the future. . #tomorrow #keitruck #cybertruck #tesla #daihatsu #firetruck… | Instagram
- @amahnke • There is a large graveyard filled with my enemies. I do not wish to add to it, but will given no ... • Threads
- Target earnings: CEO says customers thankful for locked items
- @dyannaluna • San Francisco’s World-Famous Irish Coffees • Threads
- Guy Fieri Signs $100 Million Food Network Deal
- Gordon Ramsay Makes Scrambled and Fried Eggs | Cooking With Gordon | HexClad - YouTube
- Nom Nom Nom. What’s the Deal With Cookie Monster’s Cookies? - The New York Times
- I Visited Over 120 EV Chargers: Three Reasons Why So Many Were Broken - WSJ
- Philips Hue Festavia 65-Foot 250-LED Smart String Lights White and Color Ambiance 585307 - Best Buy
- The 5 Best Christmas Lights of 2023 | Reviews by Wirecutter
- Amazon.com: Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit Old Version - Includes (1) Bridge, (1) Smart Button and (3) Smart 60W A19 LED Bulb, Soft Warm White Light, 1100LM, E26 - Control with Hue App or Voice Assistant : Everything Else
- Amazon.com: 150W USB C Charger, Anker 747 Charger ( GaNPrime), 4-Port Fast Compact Foldable Gan Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPhone 14/Pro, iPad Pro, Dell XPS 13, Galaxy S22/S21, Note 20/10+, Pixel and More : Cell Phones & Accessories
- Amazon.com: Slice Mini Box Cutter | Manual Retracting | Safe Ceramic Box Cutter Lasting 11x Longer than Metal | Keychain Box Opener | 1 Pack : Office Products
- Channellock 131CB 13-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver | Multi-Bit Storage | 1/4-Inch Nut Driver | Quick-Load Handle with Cushion Grip | 28-Tooth Ratchet Mechanism Provides up to 225 lbs. of Torque , Red - Screwdrivers - Amazon.com
- iFixit Mako Driver Kit: Precision Screwdriver Bit Set for Electronics
- Amazon.com: DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill / Driver Kit, Brushless, 1/2-Inch (DCD791D2) : Tools & Home Improvement
- Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips 1-Cup Angled Measuring Cup: Oxo Liquid Measuring Cup: Home & Kitchen
- Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set, 2.9, 8 Piece: Home & Kitchen
- Amazon.com: OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Plastic Cutting Board Set (Pack of 1),Clear: Home & Kitchen
- Amazon.com: Joseph Joseph Folio Icon 4-piece Chopping Board Set with Storage Case: Home & Kitchen
- Amazon.com: Chef'n 102-540-388 Garliczoom Garlic Chopper, One Size, Green: Home & Kitchen
- Hybrid Cocktail Shaker - Your Last Cocktail Shaker | Elevated Craft® – Elevated Craft
- Amazon.com: OXO SteeL Angled Measuring Jigger: Home & Kitchen
- Amazon.com: True Cubes Crystal Clear Ice Cube Maker- 4 Large Clear Ice Cubes for Cocktails, Drinks & Whiskey - BPA-Free Silicone Square Ice Cube Mold - Whiskey Gifts for Men: Home & Kitchen
2 hr 10 min - Episode 354: They're Using the Metric System to Trick You
We all thought Jack Nicholson looked silly wearing sunglasses courtside but with these retina searing courts who’s laughing now…
This week: New York bagels, the metric system, and the perils of computers on wheels. 🥯
Links:
- How the bold new NBA in-season tournament courts came to fruition - ESPN
- Every NBA City Edition jersey in 2023-2024, ranked by how cool they are - SBNation.com
- Rivian Pushes Software Update That Breaks Infotainment System
- Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone - Apple
- Apple Event — March 8 - YouTube
- Disney Says It Will Take Full Control of Hulu - The New York Times
- Sony announces a9 III: World's first full-frame global shutter camera: Digital Photography Review
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