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776: Tech That Worked in 2024

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Dec 22, 2024
Reflecting on tech from the past year, the hosts highlight the impact of AI and tools like Notebook LM on productivity. They delve into the surge of linked note-taking apps, discussing preferences for Obsidian and NotePlan. Email management strategies emerge with a focus on Gmail and frustrations with Apple Mail. The conversation shifts to Apple's evolving productivity applications and features unique to the iPhone. Finally, they envision the fusion of analog and digital methods, pondering the future of immersive technology and AI.
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ADVICE

Secret Word for Scam Protection

  • Be aware of AI voice scams.
  • Create a secret word with your family to verify identities.
ANECDOTE

1Password for Secret Word

  • Stephen Hackett uses 1Password to store his home security system's secret word.
  • He often forgets the word, highlighting the need for an easily accessible yet secure storage solution.
INSIGHT

AI Became Useful

  • AI became genuinely useful in 2024, moving beyond hype.
  • Large language models achieved practical usability.
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