Former editor-in-chief of TechCrunch for 10 years, Matthew Panzarino, reflects on his time at TechCrunch, the challenges faced by the media industry, the power of validation for startups, and his future plans including a consulting project for Yahoo.

Matthew Panzarino, Formerly TechCrunch, discusses the importance of targeting specific users through PR, customizing pitches to individual writers, and the significance of design and presentation in catching reviewers' attention. They also delve into pitching an app as an alternative to a popular app facing issues, the evolving role of journalists in 2023, and understanding new developments in the tech industry.

Technology journalist and editor Matthew Panzarino joins the show to discuss the new iPhones 15. They talk about iPhone photography, attending Apple events, Apple's goal to become the best camera company, improved image quality of the 15 Pro, impressive camera capabilities, materials and quality, reviewing phone battery life, the evolution of charging cables, and express appreciation and hope for future collaborations.

Matthew Panzarino, proprietor of The Obsessor, talks about the Vision Pro. They discuss WordPress scheduling, review embargoes, Ad Block Pro, Safari vs Chrome, YouTube on the iPhone, Face ID frustrations, privacy concerns and Apple's approach, 3D display mode on iPhones, VisionOS, childhood movie-watching memories, 3D movies, the cost and value of a device for entertainment, and simplifying the buying and selling process.

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