Accidental Tech Podcast 620: Mostly Cookies
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Jan 4, 2025 Amid holiday chaos, the hosts tackle the comedy of navigating personal milestones and the realities of electric vehicle ownership. They unveil the hidden risks of iPhone mirroring in corporate environments, explore user frustrations with the redesigned iOS 18 Photos app, and discuss Apple's shift towards in-house chip production. The evolution of the Magic Mouse ignites debate on usability versus aesthetics, while home automation highlights the joy and practicality of Yolink products. They also stress the importance of monitoring water heaters to prevent potential disasters.
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Post-Vacation Mess
- Marco Arment's post-vacation mess includes a lost MacBook Air, a messy house, and an overflowing smart scale.
- He blames holiday travel and eating "mostly cookies" for the last two weeks.
Lost MacBook Air Story
- Marco Arment recalls a story about someone, possibly Merlin Mann or Steven Levy, throwing away a MacBook Air.
- He worries about having accidentally done the same during his recent travels.
Holiday and Birthday Results
- John Siracusa turned 50 and jokes about "retirement catch-up savings contributions."
- Casey Liss anticipates a messy situation with a potential 10-inch snowfall.
