699: Not the Correct Squircle
Summary
The hosts discuss upgrading to USB-C Magic peripherals, lamenting the new keyboard's relocated Control key and added Menu button. They troubleshoot Apple Watch notification issues caused by silent text tones and analyze a lawsuit against RAM manufacturers for price-fixing. Finally, they cover the return of Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 after export controls were lifted, debating the efficacy of AI safety guardrails.
Topics discussed
New Mac keyboard layout and Fn key complaints
iPhone notification vibration and silent mode settings
RAM price hikes and Apple's unified memory strategy
Cost of gold and material prices for hardware
Anthropic export curbs and AI model safety debates
iOS 27 Siri AI updates and URL handling
ShowJelly gift-wrapped app and Siri integration
Collaborating with Parakeet on new app icons
Terminal paste blocking and malware detection
Xcode derived data and build issues
Music recommendations and concert preparation
Apple gaming strategy and Valve partnership discussion
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