Software Defined Talk Episode 551: An Australian Documentary
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Dec 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the fallout from Oracle's plummeting stock and its implications for the AI market. They debate the reliability of electric vehicles and raise concerns over Chinese EVs' privacy features. A lively discussion on GitHub's pricing changes for self-hosted runners uncovers community backlash. The introduction of Chainguard's EmeritOSS offers a potential safety net for neglected open source projects. Plus, insights on iRobot's struggles in the robot vacuum market stir up a spirited debate.
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F-150 EV Program Flopped
- Coté recounts Ford canceling the all-electric F-150 Lightning after poor sales and high costs.
- He frames the program as an ambitious pivot that ultimately failed to attract enough buyers.
Hands-On With Chinese EVs In Australia
- Matt describes Australian availability of many Chinese and European EVs and their aggressive features-for-price.
- He notes cheap Chinese cars add bells and whistles and undercut established brands on price.
Match EV Range To Real Driving Needs
- Ask whether an EV fits your actual driving patterns instead of fearing range for daily short trips.
- Keep an ICE vehicle for the occasional long journey and use an EV for town errands.