Tech Recaps: Mac Pro, Mi Mix Alpha, Foldables & Coronavirus
The Latest Tech Landscape
In this episode, the hosts dive into a mix of hardware reviews, industry news, and behind-the-scenes insights into their production process.
Major Hardware Recaps
• S20 Ultra: Discussed the challenges of reviewing a $1,400 flagship that, while offering a lot, faces high consumer expectations for perfection.
• Mac Pro: Explored the difficulty of benchmarking a device with vastly different specs and configurations. The team also revealed professional practical effects secrets, including the use of suction cup car mounts to achieve their viral Mac Pro unboxing shot.
• Mi Mix Alpha: A deep dive into the concept phone with a wraparound screen, highlighting both its stunning aesthetic and the extreme practicality trade-offs it introduces as a daily driver.
Content Culture & Industry News
"We had a product we've had for a very long time, and we're still not totally sure [about the announcement timeline]."
• Gus Johnson: Highlighted as a standout creator known for creating highly relatable comedy sketches like Every student film set.
• iPhone Ethics in Media: Addressed the viral story that Apple dictates that villains in movies and TV shows cannot be portrayed using iPhones, effectively acting as a spoiler for mystery shows.
• Coronavirus Impact: Analysis on how the global health situation is forcing the cancellation of major tech events like MWC, Google I/O, and Facebook F8, prompting companies to move toward online-only webcasts.
Future Studio & Tech Trends
• New Studio Progress: With plans for advanced sound dampening and acoustic insulation, the team aims to build an ideal production environment to overcome ongoing challenges with external noise.
• Folding Tech: Discussed emerging patterns like tri-fold and rollable displays, specifically noting how these designs challenge traditional hinge engineering and display durability.
• Social Media Features: Analyzed Twitter's Fleets and the industry-wide trend of adopting disappearing media features.