Better Offline Radio Better Offline: Kyle Barr, Alex Cranz & Michael Fisher
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Aug 27, 2025 
In a lively chat, Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile), Alex Cranz, and Kyle Barr share their favorite quirky gadgets. They delve into the evolution of mobile phones, debating the merits of foldable devices vs. practical designs. The trio discusses the challenges and excitement of virtual reality tech, particularly Apple's Vision Pro and Samsung's AR innovations. They also critique the stagnation in innovation among major tech firms and celebrate emerging players like Lenovo. With humor and nostalgia, they reminisce about tech's past while looking to the future.
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Foldables As The Next UX Frontier
- Foldables and extendables feel like the next evolution for device form-factors as phones and laptops plateau.
- Panel and hinge experiments show manufacturers are chasing new physical UX rather than pure software improvements.
Hands-On With A Thin Foldable
- Michael Fisher brought an Honor Magic V5 foldable and praised its thinness and aesthetic despite visible crease.
- He enjoys foldables as imperfect but beautiful devices and hopes Apple will release a foldable.
Tracking Is The Bottleneck For XR
- AR/VR hand-tracking remains unreliable, prompting wrist or bracelet sensors to improve accuracy.
- Apple and Meta still face core tracking UX limits before mainstream AR glasses arrive.
