The Vergecast ActivityPub is the next big thing in social
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Apr 26, 2023 Dan Seifert, a Staff writer at The Verge known for his consumer electronics insights, teams up with Mike McCue, CEO of Flipboard and web veteran, to explore the transformative potential of ActivityPub in social media. They discuss how this decentralized standard could enhance user interaction beyond platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The hosts also reflect on the chaotic weather app landscape, including the impact of Apple’s outages and the legacy of Dark Sky, diving deep into customization and user preferences in both tech sectors.
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Apple Weather Outage
- Apple's Weather app experienced multiple outages, impacting users' routines.
- This event, alongside Apple's acquisition and shutdown of Dark Sky, reignited interest in weather apps.
Weather App Evolution
- Weather app development was innovative years ago, driven by new mobile platforms and tools.
- This creativity waned as weather data costs increased, and built-in apps improved.
Dark Sky's Impact
- Dark Sky's API was unique: one call for all data, easy payment, and minute-by-minute forecasts.
- This innovation, now common, stemmed from Dark Sky, despite its known inaccuracy.