Clockwise 637: Just One of Matter’s Three States
Dec 31, 2025
Mikah and Dan dive into their tech highlights from 2025 and what they're eagerly anticipating in 2026. They discuss frustrating gaps in mapping apps, particularly for East Coast rest stops, and the issues stemming from designers' ideal assumptions. The duo also covers persistent Bluetooth problems with new iPhones and a common side-button defect. Exciting future prospects include smart home advancements with Matter, speculation on a foldable iPhone, and innovative smart rings. It's a fun and insightful look ahead!
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Mapping Misses Highway Rest Stops
- Dan Moren drove to upstate New York and struggled to find highway rest stops using mapping apps.
- He found mapping services often omit rest stop locations, making trip planning frustrating.
Geographic Bias Shapes Product Design
- Dan Moren argues tech teams have geographic bias that skews product design toward their local habits.
- He warns that designers often assume ideal conditions and miss real-world edge cases.
Bluetooth Breaks After iPhone Upgrade
- Mikah Sargent described pervasive Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi problems after upgrading iPhones, breaking wireless CarPlay and device connections.
- He lost device data (like Oura ring tracking) and couldn't maintain stable Bluetooth pairings despite troubleshooting.