Clockwise 630: Extreme Forms of Liquid Glass
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Nov 5, 2025 
Christina Warren, a senior developer advocate at GitHub and experienced tech journalist, teams up with Shelly Brisbin, a producer and accessibility expert, for an engaging discussion. They explore the impact of agentic AI on everyday tasks and share insights on iPhone upgrade habits, dissecting various carrier plans and Apple's trade-in options. The guests also delve into the latest features in Apple Podcasts, such as automatic chapters and transcription, and ponder the implications of Liquid Glass for readability and accessibility. Plus, they have fun choosing which natural element they'd control!
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Agentic AI Is Useful But Not Ready
- Agentic AI features feel promising but currently suffer from trust and speed issues that limit usefulness.
- Hosts prefer using AI for coding and summaries rather than delegating purchases or travel planning.
Reluctance To Let AI Book Personal Tasks
- Dan and Shelley both resist letting AI fully intermediate activities they enjoy, like travel planning.
- Dan prefers doing research himself and distrusts agents to get results he expects.
Voice Orders Gone Wrong
- Mikah shared a real-world example where voice ordering resulted in a dog toy far larger than intended.
- That experience made him wary of letting assistants purchase items without manual checks.
