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The episode begins with a discussion of Beats' new truly wireless earbuds, which have 18 hours of battery life in the earbuds themselves, but no battery in the case. The hosts discuss the pros and cons of this design, with some preferring the longer battery life in the earbuds and others preferring the convenience of a charging case. They also discuss the price point of $79.99, which they consider to be a good value. The episode then moves on to a health update from John Morrison, a popular tech YouTuber who has been absent from the platform for a while. The hosts express their support for Morrison and hope that he will be able to return to making videos soon. The episode concludes with a trivia segment where the hosts try to guess Marquez's nickname on the New York Empire website. The hosts discuss their knowledge of Marquez and the team, and ultimately guess that his nickname is "MKB", which is correct. The episode ends with a discussion of the hosts' nicknames in ultimate frisbee, and a quick amendment to last week's episode about the new emoji reaction feature in iOS 18.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the hosts of the Waveform podcast, Andrew and David, and mentions the absence of Marquez, who is working on a big video project. They also mention the recent Apple event and the fact that many tech companies hold back on releases during that week. The hosts then transition into discussing the various tech news stories they will be covering in this episode.

00:01:46

Microsoft's Co-pilot PCs

This Chapter focuses on Microsoft's new co-pilot PCs, which feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipsets and ARM laptops. The hosts discuss the controversy surrounding the recall feature, which was initially opt-out but has since been changed to opt-in and is now only available for Windows Insiders. They also share their initial impressions of the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, highlighting the improved trackpad click and the curved bottom edges of the screen.

00:11:34

Threads API Launch

This Chapter discusses the official launch of Threads API, which allows third-party apps to be developed for the platform. The hosts discuss the potential for third-party clients and the implications for Instagram, which does not have an open API. They also discuss the algorithm on Threads and the lack of a default following option.

00:17:12

TikTok's Instagram Competitor: Wii

This Chapter covers TikTok's new Instagram competitor, Wii, which is a very cut-down version of Instagram that is available in 12 countries, not including the United States. The hosts discuss the app's friend-only focus and how it resembles early versions of Instagram and Facebook.

00:32:43

Department of Justice Sues Adobe

This Chapter discusses the Department of Justice suing Adobe for hidden early termination fees in their Creative Cloud subscription plans. The hosts discuss the confusing pricing structure and the implications for consumers. They also discuss alternatives to Adobe products, such as PixelMator and Final Cut Pro.

00:42:55

YouTube's Community Notes Feature

This Chapter covers YouTube's community notes feature, which is currently in testing. The hosts discuss the potential for the feature to help with misinformation and how it could be used to clarify information in videos. They also discuss the potential for the feature to be abused and the challenges of implementing it effectively.

00:55:42

CMF's New Phone: Phone One

This Chapter discusses CMF's new phone, the Phone One, which features a knob and a faux leather back. The hosts discuss the potential for the knob to be used for volume control and the overall design of the phone. They also discuss the potential price point and performance of the phone.

01:03:35

Beats' New Truly Wireless Earbuds

This Chapter discusses Beats' new truly wireless earbuds, which have 18 hours of battery life in the earbuds themselves, but no battery in the case. The hosts discuss the pros and cons of this design, with some preferring the longer battery life in the earbuds and others preferring the convenience of a charging case. They also discuss the price point of $79.99, which they consider to be a good value.

01:06:29

John Morrison Health Update

This Chapter discusses a health update from John Morrison, a popular tech YouTuber who has been absent from the platform for a while. The hosts express their support for Morrison and hope that he will be able to return to making videos soon.

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Q&A

• What are the key features of Beats' new truly wireless earbuds?

  Beats' new truly wireless earbuds have 18 hours of battery life in the earbuds themselves, but no battery in the case. They are priced at $79.99.

• What is the controversy surrounding Beats' new earbuds?

  The controversy surrounding Beats' new earbuds is that they have no battery in the case, which means that you can't charge them on the go. Some people prefer the longer battery life in the earbuds, while others prefer the convenience of a charging case.

• What is John Morrison's health update?

  John Morrison, a popular tech YouTuber, has been going through some health issues for the past couple of years and has not been able to post videos. He recently posted a health update, and the hosts hope that he will be able to return to making videos soon.

• What is Marquez's nickname on the New York Empire website?

  Marquez's nickname on the New York Empire website is "MKB".

• What is Andrew's nickname in ultimate frisbee?

  Andrew's nickname in ultimate frisbee is "Freshman".

• What is the difference between GenMoji and PhotoMoji?

  GenMoji are animated emoji that are created by Apple and are treated as stickers, while PhotoMoji are animated emoji that are created by Google and are treated as emoji. GenMoji can be used in line with text, while PhotoMoji cannot.

• What is Apple's new API for GenMoji?

  Apple is putting out a new API for developers that allows GenMoji to be used in line with text, which is something that emoji can do because they are Unicode.

• What is Apple's conspiracy theory about GenMoji?

  Apple is trying to sort of make the idea of a sticker and an emoji, sort of the same idea in people's heads because they act the exact same way.

• What is the problem with sending GenMoji to an Android user?

  When you send someone a GenMoji and it just ends up being looking like a PNG when you send it to an Android user.

• What is the amendment to last week's episode?

  The hosts were wrong about the new emoji reaction feature in iOS 18. Google Messages already has a feature called PhotoMoji, which is basically the same thing as reacting with stickers, which Apple just added in iOS 18.

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