In this trivia finale, the hosts play games about tech acronyms, Microsoft Edge scraping, P-I-F-Y-I, iRobot, and the high cost of first-generation products. They also discuss the Motorola Bravo lifestyle pager, world records for crawfish eating, Google's office trivia answer, mysterious Pixel 5A video, smartphone evolution, and a new phone experience platform.
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Quick takeaways
The speaker discusses the features of a device that combines an iPod, a phone, and an internet communications device.
The introduction of a thin and lightweight device that can easily fit inside an envelope.
A product is revealed that combines the excitement of the internet with the simplicity of fast online access.
The speaker introduces a device that offers cutting-edge technology and electrifying performance.
Deep dives
Product Announcement 1
The speaker discusses a device that combines the features of an iPod, a phone, and an internet communications device.
Product Announcement 2
The speaker introduces a thin and lightweight device that can fit inside an envelope.
Product Announcement 3
The speaker reveals a product that combines the excitement of the internet with the simplicity of getting online fast.
Product Announcement 4
The speaker introduces a device that combines cutting-edge technology and electrifying performance.
Product Announcement 5
The speaker talks about the creation of a new category of devices that improves on laptops and smartphones.
The importance of code names in tech products
Tech products often have code names during development, such as Darlene for iPhone X and Shamu for Nexus 6.
The significance of snooze in alarm clocks
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's alarm clock app, The Rock Clock, notably lacked a snooze button, emphasizing the importance of waking up promptly.
It's the trivia finale! We wrap up this season with some good old fashioned tech trivia (plus an audio round with a spin). Check out who wins because we're resetting the score for the next episode!