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583: The 2025 Annies

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Dec 18, 2025
As 2025 approaches, hosts dive into the whimsical Ticci Scale, linking tech highlights to animals. They explore the buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal and the implications of DeepSeek's AI advancements. Apple restructuring and new app launches are scrutinized, alongside Siri's delay and hardware updates. The conversation also touches on the global tariff chaos impacting tech giants, Apple's manufacturing milestones, and the effects of WWDC on product lines. The year wraps up with a look at major shifts in tech and leadership.
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INSIGHT

Switch 2 Kickstarts The Year

  • Nintendo Switch 2 launch was exciting and met expectations for specs and timing.
  • Federico called January "decent" because the month had more good than harmful tech news.
INSIGHT

Apple Reassigns Talent To Fix AI

  • Apple reshuffled people to fix Siri and AI, showing the company admits internal problems.
  • Federico noted Kim Vorrath was moved to help address Apple Intelligence issues.
ANECDOTE

Personal Achievement Override

  • Myke announced the birth of his daughter Sophia Hurley in February and the hosts celebrated.
  • The hosts applied a "personal achievement override" to rate the month highly.
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