Paying for Twitter Verification?
Episode Description
There was a lot that happened this week! First, Marques and Andrew discuss the madness that has been going on with Twitter and Elon Musk. Then they talk about the Metaverse before reminiscing about smartphone features that they miss. Lastly, we wrap up with some trivia!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Twitter madness 29:20 Trivia question 1 31:03 Klaviyo (Sponsored) 32:27 Metaverse recap and Andrew's take 46:04 Trivia question 2 48:36 Indeed (Sponsored) 49:37 Smartphone features we miss 01:01:10 Trivia answers 01:38:35 Outro
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Brief Summary
Marquez and Andrew discuss Twitter's future under Elon Musk, smartphone features, and the metaverse's challenges.
Key points
- YouTube's S-Tier Status. The hosts discuss why they believe YouTube remains the top social media platform.
- The Future of Twitter Verification. Elon Musk hints at charging for Twitter verification, sparking debate among users.
- The Future of Twitter Verification. Discussion on the implications of charging for Twitter verification and its potential impact.
- Understanding the Metaverse. Exploration of what the metaverse means and its various interpretations.
- The Future of VR. Imagine a lightweight headset that feels like glasses but offers an immersive experience.
- The Metaverse's Challenges. The current state of the metaverse is disappointing, but there's hope for innovation.
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Episode highlights
- YouTube's S-Tier StatusThe hosts discuss why they believe YouTube remains the top social media platform.“YouTube is still the only s-tier social media platform.”2:01Nov 4, 2022
- The Future of Twitter VerificationElon Musk hints at charging for Twitter verification, sparking debate among users.“Would you pay for Twitter verification?”14:51Nov 4, 2022
- The Future of Twitter VerificationDiscussion on the implications of charging for Twitter verification and its potential impact.“Don't charge people for something that was previously free.”24:16Nov 4, 2022
- Understanding the MetaverseExploration of what the metaverse means and its various interpretations.“What is the metaverse exactly?”34:09Nov 4, 2022
- The Future of VRImagine a lightweight headset that feels like glasses but offers an immersive experience.“It's like a better version of a meeting than a Zoom call.”41:44Nov 4, 2022
- The Metaverse's ChallengesThe current state of the metaverse is disappointing, but there's hope for innovation.“Right now, the metaverse sucks, but I want there to be innovation.”42:18Nov 4, 2022
- The Canyon of InnovationCrossing the gap to a better metaverse will require significant investment.“It's more of a canyon like a giant chasm of alligators in the bottom.”44:27Nov 4, 2022
- VR Gaming ExcitementDespite the metaverse's shortcomings, VR gaming remains a thrilling experience.“VR gaming is so much fun; I've been having an absolute blast!”44:50Nov 4, 2022
