

573: Five Legs and Way Too Many Fingers
Sep 25, 2024
Lex Friedman, a tech enthusiast and interviewer, joins John Voorhees, a technology and podcasting expert, for a lively discussion. They dive into their favorite Apple Watch faces and how they customize them, revealing their preferences for the Modular Ultra face. The conversation then shifts to Apple's controversial marketing of AI features in iOS 18, where they critique the gap between expectations and reality. They also explore the emotional connection to personalized phone wallpapers and the new action button's practical uses, making tech feel more personal.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Apple Watch Ultra: A Deep Dive into Watch Faces
01:41 • 5min
Apple's AI Aspirations and Marketing Discrepancies
06:51 • 6min
Apple's Expectations vs. Reality and a Call to Support St. Jude
12:35 • 3min
Personalized Phone Aesthetics
15:33 • 9min
Tech Settings and Tree Talks
24:11 • 4min