663: Fear-Based Approach
Summary
Hosts Dan Morin and Micah Sargent are joined by Paul Kafasis and Meg Marco to discuss Apple’s recent price hikes and their impact on upgrade cycles. The group shares their strategies for managing beta software, tracking subscriptions, and resisting paywalled hardware features like Meta’s glasses. They conclude with a lighthearted debate on fireworks versus drone shows.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest introductions
Impact of Apple and tech price hikes on buying habits
Personal policies on installing Apple beta software
Strategies for managing subscriptions and spending
Critique of Meta Glasses subscription model
Bonus topic: Fireworks vs drone shows and outro
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