Better Offline Radio Better Offline: Kyle Barr, Alex Cranz & Michael Fisher
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Aug 27, 2025 
In a lively chat, Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile), Alex Cranz, and Kyle Barr share their favorite quirky gadgets. They delve into the evolution of mobile phones, debating the merits of foldable devices vs. practical designs. The trio discusses the challenges and excitement of virtual reality tech, particularly Apple's Vision Pro and Samsung's AR innovations. They also critique the stagnation in innovation among major tech firms and celebrate emerging players like Lenovo. With humor and nostalgia, they reminisce about tech's past while looking to the future.
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AR Glasses As Personal Notification Displays
- Simple AR glasses that act as notification dashboards are already practical and less intrusive than full XR headsets.
- Products that prioritize subtle secondary screens can deliver daily value without heavy hardware.
Look To Smaller Makers For Real Hardware Experiments
- Expect big vendors to prefer incremental, revenue-driven tweaks over bold innovation.
- Seek smaller makers like Lenovo or Chinese firms if you want risk-taking hardware experiments.
Recorder That Recorded My Snoring
- Michael Fisher tested the Plod/Note AI recorder and accidentally recorded hours of snoring at CES due to a bug.
- The company replaced affected units after that embarrassing mishap.
