665: My Basement Is Beautiful
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Nov 14, 2025 A fascinating dive into the World of the Vision Pro, with insights on lens inserts and face shields. The debate over the longevity of CD-Rs sparks a discussion on storage solutions. Rumors swirl around upcoming MacBook Pros gaining touchscreens, raising questions about app compatibility. They explore Valve's latest gaming hardware, including a new Steam Controller and Steam Frame headset. Nostalgia hits with a comparison of Issey Miyake's iPhone Pocket to iPod Socks. Plus, a quirky look at Boston Dynamics and pogo-stick robots!
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Pogo Robot Ties To Boston Dynamics Origins
- John traced a pogo‑stick robot back to MIT's Leg Lab and Mark Rayberts' early work, linking it to Boston Dynamics' origins.
- He found archival footage demonstrating the early balance and self‑correction concepts that foreshadow modern robots.
Mitigate Butt‑Dials With Short Tap Delay
- Add a short input delay when a call UI changes to ignore accidental taps from users trying to hang up.
- Implement brief 'forgiveness' after overlay transitions to reduce butt‑dials caused by UI races.
iPhone Pocket Evokes iPod Socks And Mankini Jokes
- Apple and Issey Miyake released the fabric 'iPhone Pocket' collaboration prompting comparisons to iPod socks and even Borat's mankini.
- John and Marco noted fashion pricing logic and the historical iPod socks launch that audiences initially thought was a joke.
