Tech in Quarantine: Escobar Fold, Apple News, and More

The State of Content in 2020

Marques and Andrew discuss recording during the quarantine period, emphasizing social distancing and the importance of responsible behavior to help flatten the curve. Despite the situation, they are committed to providing consistent content, albeit with adjustments to production techniques, such as solo presentations and throwback-style videos.

Deep Dive: The "Escobar Fold" Scandal

The hosts conduct an expose on the Escobar Fold device, concluding that it is a scam that rebrands a standard Samsung Galaxy Fold.
• The company uses notorious names to gain attention, despite the primary individuals likely having no real involvement.
• The "Escobar" book included with the shipment is described as a low-effort production.
• Users are strongly urged not to send money via wire transfer or cryptocurrency to the company site.

Tech News and Apple Updates

Oppo Find X2 Pro

Marques shares his first impressions, highlighting that the device technically surpasses the Galaxy S20 Ultra in display capabilities, offering a high-res 120Hz experience.

Apple Spring Releases

Apple recently updated their hardware lineup despite store closures:
• MacBook Air: Features the new scissor switch keyboard and 10th gen Intel chips.
• iPad Pro: Updates include a new camera array with LiDAR technology and support for the new "floating" Magic Keyboard with trackpad.

Quarantine Content Recommendations

To help listeners manage their time at home, the hosts share several recommendations:

"There are a lot of fun things. I mean, I play World of Warcraft, so I've been self-quarantined since it came out in August, so none of this is affecting me at all." - Andrew

• Cooking: Internet Shaquille for concise, actionable cooking tips and techniques.
• Podcasts: Reply All (specifically "The Case of the Missing Hit") for engaging tech-related storytelling.
• Documentary Series: Explained on Netflix for informative deep-dives into various topics.
• Writing: Tangle, a non-partisan newsletter for keeping up with the news efficiently.