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Summary
The hosts critique YouTube’s new social sharing feature for its poor UX and intrusive messaging, and condemn BMW for displaying Spider-Man ads in car infotainment systems. They discuss Ford’s upcoming $28,350 electric truck, the Fathom, as a competitor to the Slate. Finally, they analyze Microsoft’s request for Apple to enable cross-platform clipboard sharing under EU regulations, debating the balance between interoperability and corporate control.
Topics discussed
Intro and Carolyn Rowan Center ad
YouTube's new messaging feature and UX issues
MKBHD's subscriber spam experiment
BMW Spider-Man ad and in-car advertising
Smart TV background processes and performance
Ford Fathom electric truck and Lightning discontinuation
EU interoperability rules and Apple's Universal Clipboard
Workarounds for cross-device file sharing
Minimal Phone 2 announcement and Clix Communicator
Trivia: Definition of a fathom
CMF Clip Pro headphones and AI imagery disclosure
Apple vs OpenAI lawsuit and leaked messages
Fitbit Air, Whoop, and Garmin tracker comparisons
G-Shock smart ring and finger watches
Nate Pro mouse and Logitech CEO engagement
Trivia answers and bonus question
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