

A Vergecast holiday re-run marathon
66 snips Dec 24, 2024
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Charlie Harding

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Sebastian DeWitt
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Ben Sandofsky
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Roland Allen

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Allison Johnson

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Riley Testa

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Josh Jezza
This holiday compilation features insights from various tech experts. Josh Jezza discusses the hidden world of undersea cables, crucial for global internet connectivity. Riley Testa shares the journey of creating the Delta emulator app and its evolution into AltStore. Alison Johnson explores the role of smartphones in AI. Roland Allen reflects on the history of notebooks, while Ben Sandofsky dives into the impact of technology on photography with the Halide app. Finally, Charlie Harding analyzes AI's role in music and its legal implications, making for an engaging holiday listen.
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Undersea Cables
- The internet relies on a vast network of undersea cables, resembling garden hoses, carrying data worldwide.
- These cables are crucial for international communication, financial transactions, and content delivery.
Early Cable Laying
- Early telegraph cable laying was trial and error, with limited understanding of electricity or the ocean floor.
- Despite this, they persevered, laying the groundwork for today's internet infrastructure.
Cable Maintenance Industry
- The undersea cable maintenance industry, with only 22 dedicated ships, is surprisingly small.
- This small fleet faces potential challenges in handling major disruptions or attacks.