Apple Really Loves Cameras and EV Startups Want Your Money
Episode Description
Marques and Andrew discuss the latest moves by Vimeo, Apple events becoming more and more focused on the cameras, and EV startups doing whatever it takes to get investments. If you want a nice mix of everything that makes a classic Waveform episode, this one is for you!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Vimeo 16:36 Ad break 16:40 Cameras taking more time in Apple events 32:36 Ad break 32:43 WaEVform section about EV startups 54:30 Outro
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Brief Summary
Hosts discuss electric vehicle startups, smartphone camera trends, and Vimeo's new creator fees.
Key points
- Vimeo's Shocking New Charges. Vimeo is demanding thousands from creators or they must leave the platform. "If you want to keep hosting your content on the site, you'd need to upgrade to a custom plan quoted at $3,500 a year."
- The Rise of Camera Features in Smartphones. Smartphone presentations are increasingly focused on camera features, with significant time dedicated to them in recent years. "75% of new smartphone presentations these days are just camera camera camera."
- The Evolution of iPhone Cameras. From 2MP to 20 minutes of camera talk, the iPhone's camera upgrades have been monumental.
- The Uncertainty of EV Orders. Ordering an EV today is a confusing experience with many unanswered questions.
- The Formula for EV Success. A satirical take on how to attract investors in the EV market.
- Sketchy Promises from EV Startups. New companies make wild claims, but the reality often falls short.
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Episode highlights
- Vimeo's Shocking New ChargesVimeo is demanding thousands from creators or they must leave the platform. "If you want to keep hosting your content on the site, you'd need to upgrade to a custom plan quoted at $3,500 a year."7:12Mar 18, 2022
- The Rise of Camera Features in SmartphonesSmartphone presentations are increasingly focused on camera features, with significant time dedicated to them in recent years. "75% of new smartphone presentations these days are just camera camera camera."16:54Mar 18, 2022
- The Evolution of iPhone CamerasFrom 2MP to 20 minutes of camera talk, the iPhone's camera upgrades have been monumental.“The longest ever was iPhone 11, 20 minutes talking about just camera.”24:51Mar 18, 2022
- The Uncertainty of EV OrdersOrdering an EV today is a confusing experience with many unanswered questions.“The actual experience of ordering any EV today is crazy.”33:13Mar 18, 2022
- The Formula for EV SuccessA satirical take on how to attract investors in the EV market.“Step one: make a nice drawing of an EV.”41:29Mar 18, 2022
- Sketchy Promises from EV StartupsNew companies make wild claims, but the reality often falls short.“It feels sketchy at best.”48:17Mar 18, 2022
- The Challenge of Mass ProductionCreating a single prototype is simple, but scaling to mass production is gargantuan.“Making the first one is easy.”49:44Mar 18, 2022
