Primary Technology Apple’s Siri Just Lost to Perplexity, iPhone 17 Air Looks Real, Apple Watch 10th Birthday
Apr 24, 2025
Discover how Perplexity's voice assistant is outshining Siri, making iPhone interactions smoother. Marvel at the sleek design of the upcoming iPhone 17 Air while pondering Google's recent legal challenges. Celebrate the Apple Watch's incredible 10-year journey, reflecting on its impact. Join a humorous discussion on tech pre-orders and the quirks of navigating the latest gadgets. Plus, enjoy playful games that showcase AI's potential in sports and the value of online verification in today's digital landscape!
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Switch 2 Pre-order Chaos
- Stephen Robles describes the chaotic Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order experience as a "dumpster fire" with erroring checkout and long waits.
- Walmart was the only retailer that worked well and allowed a launch day pre-order, highlighting inconsistent retailer readiness.
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Perplexity Beats Siri but Plagiarizes
- Perplexity's voice assistant integrates deeply with iPhone features and outperforms Apple's Siri in natural language tasks.
- Despite its functionality, Perplexity faces plagiarism and copyright issues, which tarnish its reputation.
