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Accidental Tech Podcast

626: No Longer ery Good

Feb 13, 2025
The discussion dives into the latest tech frustrations, highlighting the struggle with older MacBook features and the need for seamless upgrades. Smart home device integration takes center stage, examining user experiences and privacy issues linked to governmental backdoor demands. A quirky comparison of emotional versus clinical robots showcases the industry’s push for more relatable technology. Finally, the hosts share insights into enhancing restaurant audio networks, revealing their commitment to upgrading tech for better performance.
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Quick takeaways

  • The speaker experiences keyboard issues with their MacBook Air, prompting thoughts about potentially upgrading to an M4 model for reliability.
  • Frustrations with the Apple Invites system indicate a need for seamless technology in event planning to enhance user experience.

Deep dives

Worn Out Keyboard Concerns

The speaker discusses potential issues with their MacBook Air keyboard, which appears to be wearing out after extensive use, particularly due to travel for work. They mention that certain keys, such as the command key, are becoming less responsive, necessitating harder presses to register keystrokes. The conversation also touches on whether keyboard repairs are straightforward, with some hope that it might be a plastic mechanism issue rather than a switch failure. This sentiment is contrasted with the speculation surrounding an upcoming M4 MacBook Air, which raises the question of whether the speaker should consider an upgrade due to the keyboard's reliability.

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