The Bond Franchise Dilemma

On this episode, we're diving deep into new ideas about old things. First, Framework CEO Nirav Patel joins David and The Verge's Sean Hollister to talk about Framework's new Laptop 12 and Desktop, plus the company's plan to bring its upgradeable, repairable ethos to other gadgets. After that, Daring Fireball's John Gruber joins the show to talk about the future of James Bond, now that Amazon has complete creative control over the 007 franchise. Do we want to live in the James Bond Cinematic Universe? Finally, we answer a question on the Vergecast Hotline about using smart glasses to replace your computer monitor.

Further reading:

• Framework wants to fix the budget laptop with its first touchscreen machine
• Mint and pink: a closer look at the backflipping Framework Laptop 12
• Framework’s first tiny Desktop beautifully straddles the line between cute and badass
• Framework Desktop hands-on: a possible new direction for gaming desktops
• ‘We’re nowhere near done with Framework Laptop 16’ says Framework CEO
• Amazon now has creative control over the James Bond franchise
• Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion
• From David Smith: The Talk Show Bond Anthology
• From Daring Fireball: Amazon MGM Studios Takes Creative Control Over James Bond Franchise
• Xreal’s new glasses are a surprisingly good TV for your face
• The smart glasses era is here — I got a first look

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