Clockwise 648: My Couch Doesn't Get Updated
Mar 18, 2026
Bryan Guffey, tech writer and community organizer, and Casey Liss, longtime podcaster and tech commentator, debate timelines for full self-driving cars. They gripe about software that shouldn’t change, compare Mac app launchers, and unpack whether ATProtocol and Aether OS mark a new moment for social platforms.
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Full Self-Driving Is Promising But Distant
- Full self-driving likely improves safety but won't eliminate accidents.
- Dan Moren and Casey Liss say computers can be worse than humans and predict wide deployment is 10–20 years away, not imminent.
Infotainment Updates Disrupt Driver Muscle Memory
- Car infotainment updates can create safety problems by rearranging controls drivers expect.
- Casey Liss describes his partner's Volvo XC90 getting a major infotainment revamp and the desire to opt out or roll back changes.
Avoid Unnecessary Interface Churn In Critical Devices
- Avoid needless UI churn in devices where consistency matters like cars and appliances.
- Dan Moren suggests companies should 'stop doing that'—stop tweaking interfaces for the sake of change that harms users.