569: A Rare Occasion
Summary
Andy and Flo discuss their new Mac setups and the trend of vintage tech content on YouTube. They then review the new Fitbit Air, praising its screenless design, comfort, and AI-driven health insights via Google Health. Finally, they cover the backlash against Google’s AI search updates, noting a significant surge in DuckDuckGo usage as users seek privacy-focused alternatives.
Topics discussed
Intro: Andy switches to a Mac for podcasting
Video editing struggles and Final Cut Pro
The state of vintage tech YouTube channels
Hoarding old tech: The Apple IIe and storage woes
Fitbit Air first impressions and comfort
Fitbit Air AI health insights and coaching
Fitbit Premium subscription and Whoop comparison
Fitbit app changes and legacy user concerns
AI agent personality and heart rate monitoring
Google AI Overviews backlash and DuckDuckGo surge
DuckDuckGo AI features and ticketing nostalgia
Google's AI search strategy and user control
Google's 'build an OS' demo and the reality behind it
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