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Jan 29, 2026 Snowstorm followâups and shoveling debates kick things off. Deep dives into Google Private AI Compute, AppleâGoogle cloud dynamics, and passkey rollout quirks. Tech tangents cover AirTag 2 changes and privacy, modular headphones and repairability, TCL buying Sonyâs TV business plus TV display tech, and leadership moves in Apple design.
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Modularity That Actually Matters For Headphones
- Casey and Marco recounted the history and value of modular, repairable headphones and why replaceable batteries and ear pads matter.
- They contrasted cosmetic modularity with true serviceability that extends product lifetime.
ThirdâParty Window Tools Fill macOS Gaps
- macOS window-management gaps let creative thirdâparty apps (FlashSpace, Alt-Tab) fill UX holes using accessibility and screen-recording APIs.
- These tools simulate spaces or alt-tab behavior and remain outside the Mac App Store due to required permissions.
New AirTag: Better Electronics, Same Flaw
- Apple updated AirTag hardware for range, louder chime, and recycled materials but kept the original form factor for accessory compatibility.
- The hosts argue Apple missed a chance to add basic attachment features that users and accessory makers still demand.