628: There’s a Certain Smell

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Feb 28, 2025

Dive into a chaotic audio setup as the hosts navigate tech mishaps and relay humorous anecdotes. Discover the happenings behind Apple TV's integration challenges and the implications of the iPhone 16e. Delve into privacy concerns regarding Apple's data protection policies in the UK and a shift in app language. Unpack the upcoming iPhone 17's potential and the innovation of custom Wi-Fi chips. Plus, get the scoop on the new Hyperspace app designed to help Mac users reclaim disk space without losing files!

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ANECDOTE

Jottenheim Overheats

Marco Arment's Jottenheim headphone amp overheated and died.
He had to scramble to set up a replacement audio setup for the podcast.

INSIGHT

Humanoid Robots' Future

Humanoid robots may become more feasible through the use of cheaper, less reliable hardware controlled by advanced software.
This approach mirrors Google's data center strategy and the drone revolution.

ANECDOTE

macOS QA

An anonymous listener, a former iOS QA tester, claimed macOS lacked a dedicated QA department.
This allegedly occurred between 2009 and 2012, possibly due to cost concerns.

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