Tech conversations by two and sometimes three generations of techies.
Todd and Jack discuss weather and car repairs before detailing Mac Mission Control via control-up arrow and multiple desktops. Todd used Transcribe to extract text from a DVD’s main sessions into a text file.
Audio Hijack and Piezo enable recording and transcription on Mac; a Sony recorder offers similar functions. Sodium-ion batteries may improve electric vehicles and grid storage, but lithium-ion remains viable; purchase timing depends on immediate need.
Instagram defaults now permit AI reuse of content unless disabled; Mark Zuckerberg’s stance drives nonparticipation. A small recorder, possibly Plod, offers AI features; Sony ICD-UX570 remains viable. FlockTracker.org shows private cameras tracking license plates and Bluetooth, selling data without oversight.
Hardware features enable clear recordings; dedicated devices offer storage and battery claims. Tesla’s automation aims for efficiency; Model 2 rumors conflict with denials; robo taxis face legal limits in Austin. Apple may release phones in September and March; memory sourcing includes Intel and two Chinese firms.
Public beta of iOS 27, macOS 27, and iPadOS 27 is available; it is reported solid and faster with AI-driven fixes and smarter Siri. Parental controls exist but were unused. Use on noncritical devices is advised.
Meta seeks EU-only Quest integration with Apple devices; Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft via 400 former employees. OpenAI plans a device with Jony Ive. Rumors suggest Apple Watch Ultra 4 redesign with blood pressure and noninvasive glucose sensors.
Apple’s watch grew under Tim Cook; John Ternus will shift emphasis, and AI leadership changed after iPhone 15/16 issues. Musk claims robots may surpass iPhones; Tesla tests Gen 3 internally, plans production ramp, but sales remain uncertain.
Autonomous home robots raise privacy and security concerns. An Indian startup filed a patent for a rare-earth-free electric motor using electromagnets; GM and Stellantis may evaluate it. A Sony recorder costs $148. Storm’s “AI” bowling ball uses amplified inertia.