AI Scaling, True Wireless Headphones, and Geoff's Undersea Adventure | #201

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Last week, Freelance Writer, Editor, and Photographer for The Wirecutter and CNET, Geoffrey Morrison, teased us all with his vacation in the Caribbean. Now, he's back to being just a normal plebeian like the rest of us. First off, we chat with Geoff about Apple's uncanny ability to hold dominance over the tablet market, while not being able to reproduce a similarly prolific reign over the world wide cell phone market. Next up, we learn about AI scaling, the latest in television picture technology; while it may not offer any revolutionary picture quality upgrades, it will make older formats look better on newer televisions. Then, we discuss Apple AirPods 2, true wireless headphones, and their sound quality and comfort. Closing the show, Geoff shares his undersea adventure in the Caribbean, and the 360 degree video he captured using an Insta360 camera. Tune in to learn more.

• [00:00:00] How Does Apple Dominate Tablet Market?
• [00:07:07] What Is AI Scaling and Should You Care?
• [00:12:31] AI Scaling Slightly Improves TV Picture
• [00:19:51] Pros and Cons of AirPods, True Wireless
• [00:27:29] Headphones, AI Assistants, and Security
• [00:35:52] Geoffrey's 360-Degree Undersea Adventure