The Vergecast iPhone event Sept 10th, Microsoft Surface event Oct 2nd, and the future of Siri
Aug 30, 2019
Anticipation builds for Apple's upcoming iPhone event and Microsoft's Surface showcase. Apple is making strides in privacy with Siri, halting human listening of recordings. A critique emerges on tech naming conventions, while the conversation explores the race in dual-screen devices. LG's extravagant fridge for cocktail enthusiasts sparks laughter, and the challenges of voice assistants are laid bare. Finally, the hosts reflect on the whimsical side of tech, pondering innovations in the ever-evolving streaming landscape.
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Quibi's Go90 Fate
- When HP split, Meg Whitman led HP Enterprise, then left for Quibi.
- Quibi, a short-form video platform, might partner with a cell carrier, similar to Verizon's Go90.
Apple's iPhone Event and Branding
- Apple's iPhone event is on September 10th, focusing on the new iPhone and possibly a new Apple Watch.
- Apple might abandon the "X" branding for the new iPhone, potentially impacting their established design identity.
The EveryMac Conspiracy
- Greg Joswiak is jokingly suspected of owning EveryMac.com, making product names complex.
- This complexity would drive traffic to the website, a conspiracy theory the hosts entertain.