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The Most Sought-After Tech in All of Arizona Circa 2010
Aug 25, 2023
Hosts discuss T-Mobile Sidekick and its unique design, explore a limited device from the past, share a creative solution for a car iPod curtain, talk about popularity of iPod Shuffle and downfall of Blackberry, recommend Apple TV Plus show 'Swagger' for its handling of current issues and basketball scenes.
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- The rise and fall of Blackberry, formerly known as Research in Motion (RIM), and how its revolutionary technology and features made it a status symbol in the mobile communications industry.
- The hosts' personal experiences with old tech gadgets, such as creating a homemade 'iPod curtain' to protect an iPod shuffle from overheating in the Arizona heat, and their recommendation of the TV show 'Swagger' on Apple TV+ which authentically portrays basketball and tackles important social issues.
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The Rise and Fall of Blackberry
The podcast discusses the rise and fall of Blackberry, formerly known as Research in Motion (RIM), and the invention of the iconic Blackberry smartphone. Two engineers founded RIM and revolutionized the mobile communications industry by utilizing an underutilized data channel for text-based transmissions, which eventually included email services. Blackberry's QWERTY keyboard, sturdy build quality, and the introduction of the Blackberry Messaging (BBM) service made it a status symbol. However, the company struggled to adapt to touchscreen smartphones, and the introduction of the iPhone further contributed to its downfall.
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