Upgrade 585: Slide Over Sickos
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Oct 13, 2025 Dive into the latest tech trends as hosts discuss fresh changes to Apple TV and exciting NBA games. Hear Myke's insights on Apple’s F1 streaming strategy and Jason's intriguing new TV series concept. They weigh in on Apple’s staffing shifts with AR glasses, and the potential for immersive sports experiences despite latency concerns. Plus, get the scoop on the return of iPad’s Slide Over feature and what's next for the iPhone Air, all while exploring Apple’s latest acquisitions and operational shifts.
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Practical Note-Taking Workflow
- Use Notes for quick, syncable jots and BBEdit or a plain text file for longer, publishable drafts.
- Capture quotes in a reporter's notebook when you need verbatim lines for publication.
Why Apple Pulls Engineers From Projects
- Apple reallocates engineers from lower-priority projects to urgent ones instead of instantly hiring large teams.
- Specialized hardware skills and slow hiring make shifting staff costly and disruptive.
The Big Hurdle For Smart Glasses
- Convincing non-glasses wearers requires making AR glasses so useful people choose to wear them.
- Apple and Meta must create utility that outweighs the social cost of wearing on-face devices.