The Vergecast The T-Mobile and Sprint merger, Apple tweaks the Macbook keyboards, and Huawei vs. Trump
May 24, 2019
Russell Brandom, a Verge reporter known for his expertise on Huawei and tech policy, dives deep into the complexities surrounding the Huawei ban and its geopolitical implications. He discusses the lack of evidence against Huawei and how this affects U.S.-China relations. The conversation also touches on Apple’s redesign of the MacBook keyboard, humorously critiquing its reliability issues. Additionally, the ongoing T-Mobile and Sprint merger is analyzed, raising questions about corporate transparency and its effect on the telecommunications landscape.
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Playdate's Unique Design
- Playdate is a new handheld gaming device with a unique crank controller.
- It's made by Panic, the company behind Firewatch and Untitled Goose Game.
Playdate's Completeness
- Playdate stands out because it's a complete, focused product in a world of unfinished software and hardware.
- It has a custom OS, a novel business model, and avoids common pitfalls of modern tech.
Huawei Ban Explained
- Huawei was placed on the U.S. Entity List, severely impacting its business with American companies.
- Google revoked Huawei's Android license, followed by other U.S. companies.