Would You Watch YouTube at 4x Speed?
Episode Description
This week, Marques and Andrew kicked things off by trying to explain to David the absurdity of the Luka Doncic trade in tech terms that he would understand. After that, it was all about the Pixel 4a battery update issue. Then they discuss a new app that Apple just dropped and a new app that Adam is really excited about. They wrap it all up talking about Meta trying to make the Metaverse happen, YouTube experimenting with 4x speed, and Andrew ranting about streaming services. There was a surprising amount of news to go over despite not having any new gadgets to discuss. Enjoy!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Luka Doncic vs S24 Ultra 15:18 Google slowly killing the Pixel 4a 10:01 howfastcanyouwatchyoutube 30:56 Coda.io (Sponsored) 31:58 Netsuite (Sponsored) 33:02 Apple crashes the Partiful 42:53 New app alert! 47:47 Meta's legendary misadventure 01:02:41 Shopify (Sponsored) 01:03:54 Andrew yells at TV 01:15:27 Outro
Links: 9to5Google - Pixel 4a Battery Update: https://9to5google.com/2025/02/05/google-pixel-4a-battery-update-usable-charge-findings/ Verge - New YouTube 4x speed feature: https://www.theverge.com/news/603581/youtube-premium-experimental-test-4x-speed-now-available Apple Invites app: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/introducing-apple-invites-a-new-app-that-brings-people-together/ Partiful app: https://partiful.com/ Business Insider - Meta article: https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-cto-metaverse-reality-labs-legendary-misadventure-memo-2025-2 Tapestry app: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/project-tapestry
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Brief Summary
Luka Dončić's trade, Apple's new app, and Pixel 4A battery issues discussed.
Key points
- Luka Doncic's Shocking Trade. The NBA trade deadline brings unexpected news as Luka Doncic gets traded. "Wow, nobody saw this trade coming!"
- Google's Pixel 4A Battery Update. A software update dramatically reduces Pixel 4A battery capacity by up to 40%. "Why would that happen?"
- Editing at Different Speeds. The hosts debate the merits of editing videos at 1x versus 2x speed.
- Apple's New Invites App. Apple launches an iOS-only invites app that allows Android users to RSVP via web link.
- Party Full vs. Apple Invites. Discussion about the differences between the new Apple invites app and existing apps like Party Full.
- Meta's Make or Break Year. Andrew Bosworth discusses why 2025 is critical for the metaverse's future.
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Episode highlights
- Luka Doncic's Shocking TradeThe NBA trade deadline brings unexpected news as Luka Doncic gets traded. "Wow, nobody saw this trade coming!"“Wow, nobody saw this trade coming!”8:31Feb 7, 2025
- Google's Pixel 4A Battery UpdateA software update dramatically reduces Pixel 4A battery capacity by up to 40%. "Why would that happen?"“Why would that happen?”15:44Feb 7, 2025
- Editing at Different SpeedsThe hosts debate the merits of editing videos at 1x versus 2x speed.“I edit Everything At One X speed very meticulously.”23:48Feb 7, 2025
- Apple's New Invites AppApple launches an iOS-only invites app that allows Android users to RSVP via web link.“It's an iOS only app that you can invite Android friends to participate in.”33:10Feb 7, 2025
- Party Full vs. Apple InvitesDiscussion about the differences between the new Apple invites app and existing apps like Party Full.“Apple comes along and they're like you know what we're a services company.”35:02Feb 7, 2025
- Meta's Make or Break YearAndrew Bosworth discusses why 2025 is critical for the metaverse's future.“2025 might be the make or break year for the metaverse.”48:00Feb 7, 2025
- The Legendary MisadventureA humorous take on Meta's potential failures and successes in the tech landscape.“We are either the people who have charted history or we are losers.”57:29Feb 7, 2025
- Streaming FrustrationsThe complexities of modern streaming services make watching live sports a hassle.“It's impossible to just watch the sports games.”1:09:09Feb 7, 2025
