Tech journalists Christina Warren and Jason Howell discuss early web nostalgia, disappointing tech products, troubleshooting tech issues, and the oldest technology still in use. They also explore sentimental attachments to old gadgets and share unpopular music choices of famous artists.
Early web nostalgia and memorable online experiences from early days of the internet
Tech frustrations shared by guests, including disappointing tech products and unreliable gadgets
Deep dives
Nostalgia of Early Web Days
Remembering the early days of the internet, the podcast guests shared their experiences with Web rings and creating electronic magazines on the web during their youth, highlighting the simplicity and charm of early web design.
Technology Frustrations and Product Disappointments
Discussion shifted to tech frustrations, with guests revealing their most disappointing tech products, from malfunctioning smart outlets to software that fell short of expectations. They shared experiences of battling with unreliable gadgets and software that failed to deliver on promises.
Retirement of Old Tech and New Purchases
The conversation delved into the oldest technology still in use by the guests, including a 2007 Mac Pro and an Oberheim Matrix 1000 synthesizer acquired for free and now valued at $1,000. Each guest reflected on upgrading their tech setups, nostalgic printers, and favorite but flawed songs by beloved artists.
Early web nostalgia and memorable online experiences, the most disappointing tech product we've owned or reviewed, our persistence in troubleshooting tech, and the oldest piece of technology we still use.