Episode 594: Dreams and Hopes

Manton gets his first Apple Silicon Mac. They talk about the longevity of Apple devices and the particular performance attributes of Apple Silicon. They look forward to WWDC, anticipating the possibility of attending the in-person event. They are excited about the hinted big breakthrough in AI, and imagine how Apple might employ device-local AI for a variety of useful features.

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Links:

  • Docker – Popular solution for virtualizing systems, particularly Linux ones.
  • Giddy With Mac-ness – Daniel’s 2021 appearance on Daring Fireball, celebrating the M1 MacBook Pro.
  • Only at Walmart – $699 MacBook Air on sale at Walmart.
  • Absolutely Incredible – Teaser tweet from Greg Joswiak about AI announcements coming at WWDC.
  • Socks in the Knob-Hole – Episode of Accidental Tech Podcast in which they talk about the AI teasers.
  • AI Won’t Replace Doctors – NPR show about AI and how it will be used by professionals, including doctors, to extend their capabilities.

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April 4, 2024 at 10:38 pm.