Accidental Tech Podcast 569: Do Grasshoppers Have Tongues?
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Jan 11, 2024 Discussion on power outages and backup solutions. Rumors about pricing of Apple's new iPad Pros. Apple's interest in open source language models. Comparison of Apple's Vision Pro ad with past ads. Perception and challenges of VR headsets. Challenges of developing for different platforms. Apple's advice on app screenshots for Vision Pro app. Apple's app submission guidelines and plan for Vision Pro demos at stores.
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Power Outage Experience
- Marco Arment's solar panels and Powerwall successfully powered his house during a four-hour outage.
- However, his UPS malfunctioned and switched off when the power source changed, despite power being available.
Generator Woes
- Casey Liss recounts a stressful experience with a gas-powered generator during the same storm.
- Refilling it with small amounts of gas to avoid gumming up the carburetor added to the hassle.
iPad Pro Price Hike
- Consider the rumored iPad Pro price hikes when budgeting for upcoming expenses.
- OLED screens may make them significantly more costly.