Ep. 08 - Holding the Cloth in Our Hearts
Summary
New co-host Oscar joins Theo to discuss their tech setups, including Apple devices and smart home configurations. They reflect on Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as CEO and introduce John Ternus as the new leader. The episode covers the recent release of M5 Macs, the high cost of RAM, and predictions for Apple’s upcoming September event, such as the iPhone 18 Pro and a potential folding iPhone.
Topics discussed
Introduction and new co-host Oscar
Birthday cake and Apple 50 years book
Personal tech setup: Macs, iPhones, and audio
Smart home devices and Amazon Alexa frustrations
Peripherals, Wi-Fi issues, and Sweden vs UK currency
Smart TV connectivity and Top Gear reboot
Apple leadership change and Tim Cook retrospective
Tim Cook's supply chain legacy and car design
Apple Watch Series 11 features and battery life
John Ternus background and hardware leadership
Apple event predictions and favorite intros
Cloud storage, F1 racing, and macOS 27 opinions
AI image generation and hopes for new CEO
Mac Studio pricing, M5 Ultra, and RAM costs
Polishing cloth compatibility and episode title change
September event predictions: iPhone 18 and fold
HomePod with screen, Face ID for Mac, and iPads
Headphone rumors and iPad Mini vs Air debate
Outro, sponsorship, and show credits
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