

594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads
Feb 26, 2025
Delve into the quirky world of photo editing tools as hosts share their experiences and subscription hurdles. A humorous debate pits venture capitalists against a level 14 Jigglypuff, invoking nostalgia for classic gaming. Explore the frustrations with voice assistants like Alexa and the chaos of mismatched charging cables bringing tech simplicity to mind. Plus, personal tales of tech aesthetics and desktop wallpapers add a relatable touch to the techie talk.
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Lightroom Woes
- Amanda Silberling primarily edits photos in Adobe Lightroom on desktop.
- She's frustrated with Adobe's cancellation fee, which keeps her paying for the subscription despite infrequent use.
Mac for Precision
- Jeremy Burge prefers Pixelmator on Mac for detailed image editing.
- He finds mobile editing cumbersome and defaults to his computer for precision.
AI vs. Pokemon
- Anthropic's new AI model, Claude, is being tested by playing Pokemon Red.
- Amanda Silberling poses the humorous question of whether VC investment could beat a Level 14 Jigglypuff.