Polestar O2 Concept Car and Steam Deck Impressions
Episode Description
Marques and Andrew dive head first into a ton of EV news including some Rivian confusion and the new Polestar O2 concept car. Then they talk about TikTok changing its videos to a maximum of ten minutes and why there still isn't an Instagram app for the iPad. After that, they give some first impressions on the Valve Steam Deck. This episode has a little bit of everything.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 New Tesla Plaid emblems 04:38 Rivian confusion 09:48 Rivian update 11:46 Polestar O2 concept car 20:34 (Ad break) 20:36 Ten minute TikTok videos 32:15 Instagram app for iPad 43:24 (Ad break) 43:35 Steam Deck impressions
Links: Polestar O2 Concept: https://bit.ly/Polestar105 Snazzy Labs tweet: https://bit.ly/snazzyLabsTweet105 Jon Rettinger tweet: https://bit.ly/jonRettingerTweet105 10 Minute TikToks: https://bit.ly/vergeTikTok105
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Brief Summary
Tesla updates its plaid badges, Rivian raises prices, and TikTok allows longer videos.
Key points
- Tesla's New Plaid Badge. The new Tesla plaid badge has sparked a debate about its design and significance.
- Rivian Price Increase Controversy. Rivian faces backlash after announcing significant price increases for pre-orders.
- Polestar 02 Concept Car. The Polestar 02 concept car impresses with its design but raises doubts about its production.
- TikTok's Video Length Evolution. TikTok has increased its video limit to three minutes, changing the landscape of short content.
- The Challenge of Longer Content. Creators face new challenges adapting to longer video formats on platforms like TikTok.
- Instagram's iPad App Dilemma. Discussion on the lack of a dedicated Instagram app for iPad despite its popularity.
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Episode highlights
- Tesla's New Plaid BadgeThe new Tesla plaid badge has sparked a debate about its design and significance.“This badge is a little something special.”4:18Mar 4, 2022
- Rivian Price Increase ControversyRivian faces backlash after announcing significant price increases for pre-orders.“They lied to customers, investors, and myself.”7:47Mar 4, 2022
- Polestar 02 Concept CarThe Polestar 02 concept car impresses with its design but raises doubts about its production.“This is vaporware at its finest.”19:03Mar 4, 2022
- TikTok's Video Length EvolutionTikTok has increased its video limit to three minutes, changing the landscape of short content.“It's over 10-minute videos on TikTok, that's all we needed.”21:34Mar 4, 2022
- The Challenge of Longer ContentCreators face new challenges adapting to longer video formats on platforms like TikTok.“I don't know that a 10-minute video can blow up.”25:14Mar 4, 2022
- Instagram's iPad App DilemmaDiscussion on the lack of a dedicated Instagram app for iPad despite its popularity.“If you build it, they will come.”33:41Mar 4, 2022
- Steam Deck OverviewThe Steam Deck is a portable gaming console aiming to bring PC games on the go.“It's trying to bring actual PC games handheld.”44:38Mar 4, 2022
- Steam Deck's Game CompatibilityMany games struggle with anti-cheat software compatibility on the Steam Deck.“Anti-cheat software isn't compatible with this.”51:30Mar 4, 2022
