Phones Will Cost More, but This Camera Is Free?
- Jan 16, 2026
- 1:23:40
- Full Episode
In this week's episode the cast is joined by Mariah Zenk and we discuss a phone that feels more like a camera than a phone, why a certain Fuji camera is being given away, everything is a subscription, and we wrap up the episode by explaining some non-tech news in tech terms. Enjoy!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:51 Xioami 17 Ultra Leica 10:06 Apple Creative Studio 18:27 Tesla FSD Subscription Only 20:00 Apple and Google Partner 31:25 Trivia 33:52 - Monarch (Sponsor) 35:07 Carl Pei Smartphone Price Increases 44:53 Free Fuji X half 49:05 Grok Inappropriate Image Creations 55:53 Trivia 57:48 Shopify (Sponsor) 58:52 News in Tech Terms 01:15:46 Trivia Answers
Links: Apple Creator Studio - https://bit.ly/49EkHdL Carl Pei's Tweet - https://bit.ly/4qm8TUv Free Fuji X half - https://bit.ly/4qpzuAb
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Apple's Creator Studio, and rising smartphone prices due to memory shortages.
Key points
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra Review. A deep dive into the features of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, focusing on its camera capabilities.
- Apple's Creator Studio Launch. Apple introduces Creator Studio, bundling several apps into a subscription model.
- Apple's Subscription Shift. Tesla FSD will now only be available as a subscription, changing how users pay for features.
- Gemini Powers New Siri. Apple announces Gemini will power the new Siri, promising improved functionality.
- Apple's AI Strategy. Discussion on Apple's reluctance to invest heavily in AI compared to competitors.
- Smartphones Will Cost More. Due to rising memory prices, your next smartphone is likely to be more expensive.
Episode highlights
- Xiaomi 17 Ultra ReviewA deep dive into the features of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, focusing on its camera capabilities.“It’s basically just a camera. It’s made by Leica.”4:09Jan 16, 2026
- Apple's Creator Studio LaunchApple introduces Creator Studio, bundling several apps into a subscription model.“Apple introduces the Creator Studio Suite, which is not anything new.”10:29Jan 16, 2026
- Apple's Subscription ShiftTesla FSD will now only be available as a subscription, changing how users pay for features.“It will only be a subscription.”18:32Jan 16, 2026
- Gemini Powers New SiriApple announces Gemini will power the new Siri, promising improved functionality.“Siri could be good soon. Exciting.”21:43Jan 16, 2026
- Apple's AI StrategyDiscussion on Apple's reluctance to invest heavily in AI compared to competitors.“Apple makes money on the iPhone. They don’t care about the data.”31:14Jan 16, 2026
- Smartphones Will Cost MoreDue to rising memory prices, your next smartphone is likely to be more expensive.“Memory shortage means higher smartphone prices.”35:56Jan 16, 2026
- Fujifilm's Unique CameraFujifilm's XF camera is designed for fun, not quality, launching at $850.“It's both awesome and terrible at the same time.”45:32Jan 16, 2026
- Legislation Against Deep FakesThe UK and EU are taking action against non-consensual deep fakes, impacting X's features.“The UK also just passed a law criminalizing non-consensual intimate deep fakes in response.”50:21Jan 16, 2026
