400: ‘Canadian Girlfriend Vibes’, With M.G. Siegler
May 25, 2024
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Tech commentator M.G. Siegler talks about the new iPad Pros, iPadOS/MacOS differences, OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson controversy, and his new blog Spyglass. Discussion includes blending MacOS with iPads, Apple's product names, touch screen MacBooks, enhancing iPad Pro functionality, and legal implications of voice emulation by technology companies.
M.G. Siegler emphasizes the importance of quick response times and self-editing skills for bloggers.
Touchscreen capabilities in future MacBooks may enhance user experience but pose challenges for Mac OS integration.
Apple faces multitasking challenges on iPads due to limitations, impacting user efficiency for complex tasks.
Legal and ethical issues arise from voice likeness usage in technology, exemplified by the Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI controversy.
Deep dives
Return to Blogging
The speaker expresses gratitude for returning to blogging professionally after years of experience blogging part-time. They emphasize the decision to take blogging more seriously by starting a new publication and URL, highlighting the fun experienced in the process.
Natural-Born Bloggers
The discussion delves into the concept of natural-born bloggers, citing the viewpoint of respected individuals like Dave Weiner. It explores the differences between bloggers and traditional columnists, focusing on the unique qualities and writing styles associated with being a blogger.
Bloggers' Mentality
The episode touches on the characteristics of bloggers, emphasizing quick response times and self-editing abilities. It compares traditional journalism practices to the blogging approach, highlighting the need for speed, independence, and self-editing skills in the blogging world.
Touchscreen Mac and Future Expectations
The conversation delves into the potential introduction of touchscreen capabilities in MacBooks in the future. It contemplates the challenges and implications of incorporating touch functionality in Mac devices, speculating on possible adjustments in Mac OS to accommodate touch input and enhance user experience.
Apple's Struggle with Multitasking on iPads
Apple faces challenges with multitasking on iPads due to limitations on background processes and lack of proper multitasking functionality, leading to frustrations for users when handling complex tasks like exporting projects.
The Legal and Ethical Concerns in Voice Recognition Technology
The podcast discusses the potential legal and ethical issues surrounding voice recognition technology, focusing on the controversial use of voice likenesses without explicit permission, highlighting the recent Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI dispute as a prominent example.
Implications of Technological Advancements on Industries and Society
The conversation delves into the broader implications of technological advancements on industries and society, exploring the disruptive nature of technologies like AI and how they can impact job roles, creative industry practices, government regulatory oversight, and societal perceptions of big tech companies, leading to discussions on power, wealth accumulation, cultural relevance, and the need for government intervention in tech operations.
Special guest M.G. Siegler returns to the show to talk about the new iPad Pros, the iPadOS/MacOS functional gulf, the OpenAI/Scarlett Johansson controversy, and M.G.'s new blog [Spyglass](https://spyglass.org/).
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Links:
+ [Spyglass](https://spyglass.org/), M.G.'s excellent new blog.
+ "[The Problem is Safari for iPad](https://spyglass.org/ipados-safari/)"
+ "[Microsoft Kicks x86 to the Curb](https://spyglass.org/microsoft-knifes-intel/)"
+ "[Who Is She in 'Her'?](https://spyglass.org/samantha-sky-scarlett-ai-voice/)"
+ On letting iPads run MacOS, somehow: "[These Are Not Two Separate Devices...](https://spyglass.org/the-ipad-pro-macos/)"
+ "[Ovation Inflation](https://spyglass.org/ovation-inflation-at-cannes/)"
+ [Yours truly's review of the new iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard, and Pencil Pro](https://daringfireball.net/2024/05/the_m4_ipad_pros).
+ "[Unfrosted](https://www.netflix.com/title/81481606)" -- Jerry Seinfeld's zany new movie for Netflix.
*This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.*
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