712: Mildly Technologically Traumatized
Summary
John Gruber shares his positive first experience with Waymo, noting its reliability and safety compared to Tesla. He also details his successful use of AI and a GL.iNet Comet Q to automate his BMW’s climate control via Home Assistant, sparking a broader discussion on the value of human direction in AI-assisted coding. The episode concludes with listener feedback on Ubiquiti Wi-Fi, an explanation of hidden AirPods settings, and John’s ongoing battle with Verizon to cancel his cable card service.
Topics discussed
Waymo vs. Tesla: Autonomous driving experiences and safety
Hacking the BMW app for Home Assistant integration
Review of the GL.iNet Comet Q and Pi KVM setup
The value of AI coding tools in software development
Video review: High Bandwidth Memory and GPU costs
Ubiquiti Wi-Fi reliability and Sonos/Eero compatibility
Canceling Verizon TV and upgrading to 5G Fios
The future of 5 Gigabit Ethernet in consumer tech
Tivo's new commercial-skipping features and streaming
Apple M6 and A20 Pro chip architecture and cache analysis
MacBook Pro design trade-offs: weight, battery, and cooling
Apple and LG partnership for HomeKit security devices
macOS privacy changes and MDM challenges for AI agents
Recap of the Phish concert in Richmond, Virginia
Comparing AirPods 3 and Pro 2 as concert earplugs
Hands-on with the iPhone Duo prototype and bagel tasting
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