704: Past the Ternus Horizon
Summary
Marco rants about Apple’s stalled app review process, which has delayed his launch for twelve days, while celebrating replacing a difficult ceiling fan. The hosts discuss a technical write-up on a SQLite bug found by Tailscale and explore professional car-buying services to help Casey negotiate a used BMW i4. They also debate the merits of ventilated seats and laser headlights, and share frustration over Verizon’s impending deactivation of cable card support.
Topics discussed
App Store review delays and pre-order issues
Replacing a ceiling fan with Lutron Caseta
SQLight database security and bug findings
BMW i4 M50 purchase and EV service concerns
Car buying services and Factor meal sponsor
Cable card expiration and Verizon support
Mac backup strategies and iCloud limitations
Apple upgrade program and TSMC chip rumors
macOS 26 beta icon design critique
Quince clothing sponsor segment
Apple Watch overhaul rumors and fitness trackers
Password management and Slack login issues
macOS update bugs and Safari login failures
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