676: Mad at a Supermarket
Summary
Host James Thompson fills in for Micah Sargent alongside Dan Moran, MB Bischoff, and Sarah Hendrika Bickerton. The group discusses minor software bugs, such as CarPlay audio issues and Apple Maps transit inaccuracies, and reminisces about discontinued apps like Stanza and Ramp Champ. They also debate the merits of smart home devices, agreeing that essential utilities should remain "dumb" for reliability, before wrapping up with minor acts of rebellion.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest introductions
Minor bugs and pet peeves in OS and apps
Classic apps and software we wish would return
Sponsorship break for Clockwise merch
Smart home appliances: what to automate and what to avoid
Navigation setups for walking, transit, and motorcycles
Bonus topic: minor acts of rebellion and sign-off
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