649: Prove It With Cameras

Key takeaways

Casey shows enthusiasm for the new Caldigit TS5+ and its enhanced features.
Apple TV+ may acquire F1 streaming rights, impacting subscription structures and creating new viewer expectations.
AirPods repair processes are explored, emphasizing the value of AppleCare and the pitfalls of potential issues.
Cloudflare's latest measures raise questions about the future of web crawling and who benefits in the evolving digital ecosystem.
Marco’s quest for effective sunscreen highlights the evolving landscape of cosmetic chemistry and consumer products.

Summary

Initial Excitement Over New Tech

Casey shares his excitement over receiving the new Caldigit TS5+, which offers faster Ethernet and additional ports compared to its predecessor, the TS4. The discussion touches on initial testing results and theories about speed limits possibly caused by old cabling.

F1 Streaming Rights and Its Implications

The hosts discuss Apple's rumored acquisition of streaming rights for Formula One races on Apple TV+, raising concerns about additional subscription costs for viewers. They explore the unique features of F1 TV and how these could enhance the viewing experience.

AirPods Repair Experience

Casey recounts his experience with AppleCare after his AirPods had issues. He highlights the process of getting his AirPods repaired and the associated costs, revealing Apple’s service process and their approach to dealing with customer issues.

Cloudflare's Content Independence Day

The hosts discuss Cloudflare's recent announcement to block AI crawlers by default unless compensated. They explore the power dynamics of Cloudflare over the web and express concerns about potential impacts on smaller companies and applications that rely on crawling.

Sunscreen Solutions

Marco shares his struggle with finding a sunscreen that doesn’t burn his eyes and describes his successful quest for foreign sunscreens that are less irritating. He discusses specific products he discovered and the broader implications of sunscreen effectiveness and safety.

Show notes

Pre-Show: Casey did Marco’s favorite thing
- CalDigit TS5+ (affiliate link)
- CalDigit TS5+ (product page)
- iperf3
Follow-up:
- F1 (the sport, not the movie)
  - Apple expected to win 🇺🇸 rights
    - F1 TV
    - Vroom
  - John’s video != Casey’s immersive ride-along
    - To see the immersive ride-along, you need to be wearing a Vision Pro; scroll down on that link
- John’s toaster update
- AirPods & AppleCare+
- Reverting to “normal” tabs in Tahoe (via ST-S)
  - defaults write -g NSSolariumWindowTabs -bool NO
- Low-cost Apple laptop with A18 Pro
  - mandonam
Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets
Cloudflare Declares Content Independence Day
- Press release
- ChangeDetection.io
- Stratechery (paywalled)
Post-show: Marco solved sunscreen
- John’s hat that he likes
- John’s hat that is cheaper but that he likes less
- 🇯🇵 Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Gel (eBay)
- 🇪🇺 La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Invisible Fluid, Non-Perfumed (eBay)
- Australian sunscreen video
Members-only ATP Overtime: Is copying Apple hardware a good idea?