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578: Weird Can Be Beautiful

Accidental Tech Podcast

Rivian's New Models and Market Speculation

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Exploring the launch event of Rivian introducing the R2, R3, and R3X models, examining the unconventional numbering strategy and assessing market responses. Delving into vehicle size considerations, off-road capabilities, and design preferences while comparing Rivian's innovations with Tesla and other electric vehicles in the market.

Pre-show:
- ATP Overtime
- ATP Insider: John’s Windows
  - ATP 96: The Windows of Siracusa County
- ATP Membership FAQ
- AppStories
Follow-up:
- Callsheet available on visionOS
- “Put me on Aux” (via Sam Davies)
- Spotify & free users (via Colin Meney)
- 256 GB M3 MacBook Air has 2× 128 GB NAND chips
  - iFixIt Teardown
- Project Titan chip rumors
- What happens when 🇪🇺 folks leave 🇪🇺 for a while?
- Epic’s developer account reinstated
  - Gruber’s take
  - Upgrade #503: We Own the Refs, the Stadium, and the Field
- More options for 🇪🇺 distribution
  - Getting ready for Web Distribution
  - Newly proposed Apple flow
- ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED gets first attempted fix
  - Original feature
Google Gemini’s revisionist history
Ask ATP:
- How come old software doesn’t continue to work anymore, particularly on mobile? (via Erik Neu)
- Would Apple be better off trading lower App Store commissions for higher hardware prices? (via Ryan Maloney)
  - Playdate
    - Swift on the Playdate
  - Pico 8
Post-show Neutral: Rivian R2 & R3
Members-only ATP Overtime: Rabbit r1

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