Federico Vitici, technology enthusiast and co-founder of MacStories, talks about their recent surprise hardware purchase and strategies for cable management. They discuss disappointment with a connector and the importance of being careful when unscrewing screws. They recap a trip to Fermentera in Italy and highlight the 'Run Across America' app for virtual racing and its charitable angle.
The Audient EVO4 USB audio interface offers convenient headphone access and adjustable XLR connectors, making it a practical choice for podcasters.
The Run Across America app provides a virtual race platform with customizable goals, social interaction, and charitable contributions towards feeding undernourished individuals.
Deep dives
Audient EVO4 USB audio interface
The episode discusses the Audient EVO4 USB audio interface, a compact piece of gear that offers a headphone jack in the front of the device, which is convenient for podcasters. The speaker compares it to the Elgato Wave XLR and highlights the aspect of cable management and easy access for headphones. The speaker also mentions the challenge of finding a 90-degree XLR connector that allows the cable to come out from the side, and the discovery that the connector is adjustable, saving the need to return it.
Run Across America app
The podcast episode introduces the Run Across America app, which was created during the pandemic to offer virtual races and track participants' progress in running or walking. The app allows users to set their own goals and track their mileage. It also includes a social aspect where users can join teams and interact with other participants. The app offers badges for achieving certain milestones and has a charitable component, as a portion of the registration fee goes towards feeding undernourished individuals in America. The hosts discuss their own experiences with the app and the motivation it provides for their running goals.
Summer Recap and Vacation
The hosts briefly share their recent summer vacation experiences, specifically visiting Fermentera and Ibiza. They mention the stunning beaches in Fermentera and the lack of churros, as well as the predominance of Italians in the area. They also discuss the crowdedness and nightlife of Ibiza, finding it overrated. The hosts reflect on their enjoyment of the vacation and their plans for the future, including upcoming road races and the potential creation of a team in the Run Across America app.