Connected 541: The Suspicious Shape of Spaghetti
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Feb 26, 2025 In this engaging chat, headphone expert Merri Hackett dives into the new Powerbeats Pro 2. With a keen focus on fitness enthusiasts, she highlights design enhancements and impressive features like heart rate monitoring. Merri also sheds light on the headphones' compatibility with Android devices, making them more versatile than ever. Listeners will appreciate her insights on overcoming common usability challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of personal audio.
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Myke's Baby
- Myke Hurley and Adina Hurley welcomed their baby, Sophia, on February 25th.
- The Connected hosts congratulate them and express their joy.
C1 Modem Clarification
- Apple confirmed that the C1 modem isn't why the iPhone SE lacks MagSafe.
- They've invested heavily in modem development for years.
Sales Tax Calculation
- Internalize sales tax by mentally adding it to prices.
- Stephen Hackett mentally adds 10% due to Tennessee's high sales tax (offset by no income tax).