The Best One Yet 🤏 “Ozempic iPhone” — Apple’s iPhone “Air”. Ben & Jerry’s revolt. Sphere’s 4D Wizard of Oz. +Anti-Shoe-Startups.
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Sep 10, 2025 Apple's new iPhone Air takes center stage with its ultra-thin design and mixed reactions from Wall Street. Meanwhile, Ben & Jerry's is stirring the pot, demanding liberation from Unilever. The podcast also dives into a futuristic 4D rendition of 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Sphere, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology. In a quirky shift, Silicon Valley startups are embracing a no-shoe office culture, raising fun questions about footwear and success.
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Startups Embrace No-Shoes Office Culture
- Several startups, like Cursor, enforce no-shoes office policies and provide slippers to employees.
- Jack and Nick framed this as a cultural move toward treating offices as clean, sacred innovation spaces.
Apple’s Survival By Many Features
- Apple shipped an iPhone Air that's thinner and marginally improved rather than a big AI leap.
- Nick and Jack call it the "Ozempic iPhone" to capture its slimming-without-rethinking change.
AirPods Translate To Strengthen Ecosystem
- AirPods Pro 3's live translation turns the accessory into a language bridge when both parties wear them.
- That feature demonstrates Apple's focus on accessory-driven ecosystem lock-in.
