
The Vergecast A Vergecast holiday re-run marathon
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Dec 24, 2024 
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Charlie Harding

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Sebastian DeWitt

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Ben Sandofsky

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Roland Allen

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Allison Johnson

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Riley Testa

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Josh Jezza
This holiday compilation features insights from various tech experts. Josh Jezza discusses the hidden world of undersea cables, crucial for global internet connectivity. Riley Testa shares the journey of creating the Delta emulator app and its evolution into AltStore. Alison Johnson explores the role of smartphones in AI. Roland Allen reflects on the history of notebooks, while Ben Sandofsky dives into the impact of technology on photography with the Halide app. Finally, Charlie Harding analyzes AI's role in music and its legal implications, making for an engaging holiday listen.
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Zibaldoni
- 14th-century Florentines used "Zibaldoni", mixed-content notebooks, for personal notes, recipes, and poems.
- These offer insights into their lives, revealing their interests and culture.
Notebooks vs. Digital Notes
- Writing in notebooks engages the hippocampus, creating a mental map due to the page's physicality.
- Digital notes lack this spatial element, impacting memory and understanding.
David's Gaming Dilemma
- David Pierce seeks a portable gaming device, prioritizing FIFA compatibility and minimal setup.
- The Steam Deck is suggested but is hindered by FIFA's anti-cheat software on Linux.




