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Technically Correct
Hosted by Ryan Fretwell and Carlos Gomez · EN
A thoughtful, unpretentious, mostly weekly conversation about the companies, ideas and products that are transforming our world. We look at what it is, why it matters and where it fits in the broader business of consumer technology. So, grab your favorite Blue Barn sandwich, put the Giants game on mute and join us. Hosted by Ryan Fretwell and Carlos Gomez.
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Episode 397: 🚨 Picco Pod
Mar 500:18:06Tap to summarizeThe closest we’ll ever get to the heyday of FiveThirtyEight (the letters not the numbers), a low key emergency pod recorded over dinner after Apple’s big announcements (most notably, the MacBook Neo). Plus some quiet tip coordination. 💻.Links:All the news about Apple’s MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more | The Verge Restaurant Picco
Transcribe →Episode 396: The San Francisco Treat
Feb 1801:12:14Tap to summarizeYou can either run a 10K across the most beautiful city in the country while eating pastries, or you can make a very sad ‘run for the border’. Seems like an easy choice. This week: Apple experiences in the Big Apple, Olympic fever cases ticking up, and Dark Sky rises again. ⛈️.Links:SFGate - A regret-filled test run of San Francisco's Taco Bell Cantina 5K Taco Bell 50k Taco Bell DC 50K Event | Taco Bell DC 50k SFGate - Daily nightmare descends on Tesla charging lot in San Francisco Come here to vent about EV chargers blocked by other vehicles, etc. Barack Obama says his favorite part of the 90s Bulls run was whenever Chicago beat the Pacers 😂😂😂 And Reggie Miller was the one asking the question! Return of the bundle? ESPN's new baseball play goes local Apple Acquires 'Severance', Eyes Season 3 Start & Season 4 (Exclusive) Apple special event announced for March 4 - 9to5Mac Home | This Is My Next Thing
Transcribe →Episode 395: Recycle Bin Nachos
Feb 401:31:51Tap to summarizeAmazon Go as a concept may have been axed this week, but it gave way to the best SNL sketch ever so perhaps it was worth all the effort. Also on the show: all eyes are on The Bay for the Puppy Bowl, Frasier themed Wi-Fi network names, and the great EV pullback. 🐾.Links:Amazon Go - SNL - YouTube Guy's Flavortown Tailgate SFMOMA SERVES UP NEW ART-INSPIRED CAKES AT ROOFTOP COFFEE BAR Trash Can Nachos Recipe | Guy Fieri | Food Network Elon Musk kills Tesla Model S and Model X because of 'autonomy' | Electrek Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it's a big move | Electrek Amazon (AMZN) Closing Its Fresh Grocery, Go Convenience Stores - Bloomberg Six teams leave regional sports network Main Street to join MLB - ESPN Prue Leith Says She Is Leaving ‘The Great British Baking Show’ - The New York Times
Transcribe →Episode 394: Sternly Worded Letter
Jan 701:44:16Tap to summarizeWinston Churchill trying to cut the cord in 2026: “YouTube TV is worst vMPVD, except for all the others that have been tried.” This week: our nation’s Semiquincentennial, EV road trippin’, and smart locks take over The Sphere.🔒.Links:Reddit - Michelin Man Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables - San Francisco | OpenTable BMW EV Charging at Tesla Superchargers | Details & FAQs How to Charge Your EV | Electrify America Plug&Charge | Electrify America Amazon.com: Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65 Inch TV, QD OLED, 4K Smart Google TV, XR Processor with AI Technology, Ultra Slim Design, 120hz Television, Dolby Vision/Atmos, Exclusive Features for PS5, K-65XR80M2, 2025 Model : Electronics Aqara Smart Lock U400 launches with Apple Wallet support Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400, Matter Over Thread, Apple Home Key, Fingerprint Keyless Entry Deadbolt,Touchscreen Keypad, Rechargeable Battery, Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google, Home Assistant, Black - Amazon.com Watch Carry-On | Netflix Official Site One Battle After Another (2025) - IMDb Leo Meme
Transcribe →Episode 393: Let Vince Cook
Dec 1001:35:37Tap to summarizeYou know how on NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me”, you used to be able to win Carl Kasell recording your outgoing voicemail message? A modern day version of that except it’s Patrick Fabian. Make it happen, Eddy. This week: Carlos gets uncharacteristically riled up about movie theaters, Ryan takes his Peloton to Geek Squad, and the Apple Cart gets upset.🎥.Links:MLB games land on Netflix, NBC and Peacock in new deal - The Washington Post Daring Fireball: Contrary to Rumors, Apple Will Continue Broadcasting 'Friday Night Baseball' Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' Sets Record For Biggest Apple TV Drama Series Launch The Prestige TV Podcast - The Ringer Rhea Seehorn on Her ‘Pluribus’ Golden Globe Nomination Now departing Cupertino ✈️ Apple’s Top Designer Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup - Bloomberg In a major coup for someone, Alan Dye leaves Apple – Six Colors Daring Fireball: Bad Dye Job Apple Rocked by Executive Departures, With Johny Srouji at Risk of Leaving Next - Bloomberg Apple's chip boss squashes exit rumors, says he's not leaving the company Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. for $72 Billion - WSJ Netflix: Warner Bros. Movies to Remain in Theaters After Buying Studio Paramount Makes Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York Times Behind Paramount’s Relentless Campaign to Woo Warner Discovery and President Trump - WSJ Waymo gets California DMV's approval to test robotaxis in more areas
Transcribe →Episode 392: Lucy With the Football
Nov 1901:31:03Tap to summarizeWhat major Hollywood event would you get by crossing a grouch with Cookie Monster? Oscar Noms. That one’s for Reed. And Sal Saperstein. This week: durable goods orders, George Stephanopoulos, and the Don Draper HBO Max meme comes full circle (this time in 4K). 📺.Links:Mr. Snuffleupagus - Wikipedia How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State - The New York Times — kWh Apparently my samsung fridge has ads now... : assholedesign MLS games to stream on Apple TV next season without additional add-on subscription - 9to5Mac 'Mad Men' to Stream on HBO Max in 4K ESPN Bet is shutting down, and now ESPN is partnering with DraftKings | The Verge YouTube TV, Disney reach deal to restore access to ESPN networks after two-week standoff - The Athletic Amazon.com: Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Mouse, USB-C Rechargeable Wireless Ergonomic Mouse with Bluetooth and Encrypted Dongle, 6 Programmable Buttons, for PC/Mac - Graphite : Electronics
Transcribe →Episode 391: Max Contracts
Nov 501:34:29Tap to summarize“You either retire an Angel or you live long enough to become the villain.” - Shohei Ohtani’s biographer, probably. Nah, he rocks. But fr, the Dodgers suck and no amount of World Series rings can change that. This week: Fixer Upper Marin, max contracts, and two middle aged dudes kinda sorta embrace AI. 💸.Links:U.S. World Series viewership by year : baseball NHL Jersey Sponsorships NBA Tip-Off Ratings: 5.6 Million NBC Viewers, a 10-Year Record U.S. agencies back banning TP-Link home routers on security grounds - The Washington Post Apple Quarterly Results – Six Colors ‘Breaking Bad’ Creator Vince Gilligan Returns to TV With ‘Pluribus’ - The New York Times Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount For… - Puck “You’re Absolutely Right!” – AI Inside-Joke Glossy Mug | Ritzest Nobody Wants This (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Duolingo - The world’s most popular way to learn
Transcribe →Episode 390: Podcast DVR
Oct 2301:31:04Tap to summarizeIn an effort to juice sales, Apple is rumored to be reworking its in-store Vision Pro demo to swap out Encounter Dinosaurs for Immersive LeBron. This week: cookie dunking with Pauly H., first class luggage warranties at coach prices, and Ryan tries and fails to pick Ira Glass out of a police lineup.🎙️.Links:Every podcast is better at 2.0 speed!! @iraglass How Does Paul Hollywood Dunk His Cookies? - Pocket Casts Introducing the NBA’s new TV landscape: NBC is back, Amazon debuts and ‘Inside’ moves over - The Athletic Wish you could be courtside at a Lakers game? Put your Vision Pro back on and fire up the NBA app | TechRadar Apple launches new iPad Pro with M5 chip, C1X modem - 9to5Mac Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M5 chip - 9to5Mac Apple Vision Pro gets the new M5 chip, Dual Knit Band, more - 9to5Mac Apple announces F1 races are coming exclusively to Apple TV in the US - 9to5Mac iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Lets Users Control Liquid Glass Transparency with New Toggle - MacRumors TiVo has sold its last DVR | The Verge
Transcribe →Episode 389: French Fry Emissaries
Oct 901:40:25Tap to summarize“You might not like it now but one day when you’re older, you’ll thank me for this.” Rivian’s CEO, probably. This week: extreme couponing with premium travel cards, Roundball Rock’s return, and the nothingburger-est wearables update there ever was. 💦.Links:Cocktails - Hawksmoor The 4 Best In-Wall Smart Light Switches and Dimmers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch: Voice Control w/Siri, Alexa & Google Assistant | UL Certified | Timer & Schedule | Easy Guided Install | Neutral Wire Required | Single Pole | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | KS225 - Amazon.com Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer Switch, Wi-Fi 2nd Gen, Neutral Wire Required, Works with Matter, My Leviton, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home/Siri & Wired or Wire-Free 3-Way, D26HD-1RW, White - Amazon.com Rivian says ‘customers will appreciate’ lack of CarPlay eventually - 9to5Mac Apple unveils Powerbeats Fit with more flexible design, new colors - 9to5Mac Everyday Sling | Peak Design Official Site Paramount Plans Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - The New York Times Watching the NBA in 2025 is going to cost you. How much? Up to $982 - The Athletic Watch The Paper | Peacock
Transcribe →Episode 388: Costco Pants
Sep 2501:37:30Tap to summarizeWhile the San Francisco ‘doom loop’ was never real, we stan and co-sign the ‘boom loop’ comeback story. It’s the 2012 Giants but with Waymos humming in the background. This week: peanut butter creme (not cream, per legal), pumpkin spice Apple hardware, and SCDP tries to win the Heinz light switch account. 🫘.Links:SF Doom Spiral Tote
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