Accidental Tech Podcast

423: Fort of HomePods

Mar 25, 2021

The conversation kicks off with a humorous take on aging and the excitement of returning to live concerts. Nostalgia hits as they reminisce about past shows and even discuss quirky variations in Tesla wheel graffiti. They dive into Apple’s hit-or-miss app store policies and the struggles developers face transitioning games to Mac. The hosts reflect on the HomePod's discontinuation and its competitive landscape, alongside personal music streaming experiences. They also celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mac OS X, highlighting its evolution and impact on tech culture.

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The Return of Live Music and Quirky Wheel Graffiti

02:28 • 12min

Navigating App Maintenance and Store Policies

Challenges of Porting Games to Mac

18:58 • 12min

The Rise and Fall of HomePod

30:40 • 25min

Exploring Music Streaming Experiences and HomePod Dilemmas

Updates on ATP Membership Options and Billing Issues

Celebrating Two Decades of Mac OS X and ATP Innovations

01:03:28 • 3min

20 Years of Mac OS Evolution

01:06:31 • 18min

The Economics of Apple Development and Streamlining Data Imports

01:24:09 • 3min

Navigating Photo Management and Home Networking

01:27:10 • 18min

Declining Reliability of Ubiquiti Networking Equipment

01:45:36 • 4min

Car Accessory Innovations

01:49:21 • 7min