673: Six Impossible Things

Key takeaways

Casey and Marco discussed the musical transition from Fish to Goose in pre-show segments.
Ubiquiti's travel router has gained Casey's interest, despite some initial technical challenges.
ASML's lithography machines are fundamental to modern semiconductor manufacturing and are central to TSMC's operations.
Hosts shared their excitement for upcoming technology in 2026, including Apple’s advancements and OLED displays.
The episode emphasizes the significance of community support and patronship in contributing to the podcast's success.

Summary

Pre-Show Discussion

In the opening segment, Casey poses a question about the use of music from the bands Goose and Fish before the show. He discusses the reasoning behind playing Fish music on the livestream and the implications of possibly integrating Goose music in the future.

Travel Router Review and Technical Troubleshooting

Casey shares his experience with a new travel router from Ubiquiti. He describes its compact size and various features, explaining the complexities he faced while trying to configure it. The conversation dives into network settings, the difficulties with accessing devices on his network, and the eventual resolution he found for connectivity issues. His overall satisfaction with the device is noted despite the initial struggles.

ASML and TSMC Discussion

The narrative shifts towards ASML and TSMC, exploring the significance of these companies in the semiconductor industry. Casey references videos from Veritasium and Asianometry that highlight the engineering behind ASML's lithography machines and their relationship with TSMC, emphasizing the critical role these companies play in modern chip production.

Things to Look Forward to in 2026

The hosts engage in a discussion about what they are looking forward to in 2026, specifically focusing on technology advancements. There’s mention of new Apple processors, OLED MacBook Pros, and the future of AI integration in Apple products. They express optimistic sentiments about potential technological improvements and Apple's shift in strategy.

Wrap-Up and Member Contributions

The episode concludes with a shout-out to ATP patrons and highlights the value of member contributions to the podcast. The hosts encourage listeners to become members to access exclusive content and continue supporting the show.

Show notes

Pre-show: Casey has a question for Marco
Thank you, ATP Patrons!
Follow-up:
- Cord-cutting
  - Casey on Downstream
  - suppose.tv
- Multi-select in iOS Contacts.app (via many, including Simon Ljungberg)
- The Studio Display is $1600 (via Greg Seay)
  - Quinn’s video on making a 5K display
- Display flickering (via Stephen Perelson)
  - This started in late 2020 with Big Sur
  - Temporal dithering (AKA Frame rate control)
  - Stillcolor to disable temporal dithering on macOS
  - BetterDisplay for turning on and off GPU dithering
    - Docs
- PlayStation Portal
  - …works with PlayStation Plus
  - …but really needs solid Wi-Fi
  - …and doesn’t support Wi-Fi 6
  - …and requires wired or first-party Bluetooth headphones
- Double-tap title bar to Fill (via Chirag Desai)
  - Knowedge base
  - System Settings → Desktop & Dock → Window title bar double-click action → Fill
- Wi-Fi 7
  - Ubiquiti’s Wi-Fi 7 implementation is not great (via Reid)
    - WPA3
  - WPA3 is not well supported (via USB Type-Steve)
  - Alternatively, try band steering (via Patch)
  - Wi-Fi Pro Abraham Vegh weighs in
  - …as does pro Saul Sutherland
  - John’s Eero Max 7 setup
- Thread vs. Matter
  - Thread
  - Matter
  - Derek Seaman’s series
  - To run Matter in HA, you need a separate container
- Apple Fitness+ and Quitter’s Day
  - Bodi
ASML & TSMC
Tech stuff we’re looking forward to in 2026
- Gartner hype cycle
- The Trow of Disillusionment
Post-show: Casey bought something silly
Members-only ATP Overtime: Strange form factor rumors for forthcoming iPhones
- The Information
- MacRumors
- Mockup image & video
- Jason’s & Stepen’s posts
- iPhone fold display quietly debuted at CES?