
Introduction: Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall host the podcast, recorded on June 22nd, 2025.
Webcam Review: Todd is testing a new 4K webcam with stereo speakers and a microphone designed for small group conference rooms. He praises its image quality, color saturation, and AI mode for digital tracking and voice tracking.
Tablet Rant: The hosts discuss the sentiment that iPads should be more like Macs, disagreeing with this view. John Westfall highlights that people like him use tablets for “tablet-y type things” such as viewing sheet music, lecture notes, or needing a larger screen for mobility without a permanently attached keyboard. They compare this perspective to past dismissals of smartwatches and the debate over a month view in older Windows Mobile calendars, suggesting some people struggle to understand diverse tech use cases.
Adobe Project Indigo: Todd installed and is reviewing Adobe Project Indigo, a free, high-end photography app for iPhone 15 Pro Max that shoots in raw format.
Android 16 Release: Android OS 16 was released on June 10th for Pixel phones and tablets, offering improved notifications, better hearing device compatibility, and enhanced security.
Budget Android Tablet Warning: John warns against unbranded budget Android tablets, as they often do not receive OS upgrades or monthly security updates after purchase, making them potentially insecure within months.
Future Wearables and Bionic Devices: The hosts express boredom with current wearables and discuss desired future “bionic devices”.
- Vision Pro 2: They hope for a Vision Pro with an integrated battery and bundled peripherals for productivity.
- AR Smart Glasses: John desires AR smart glasses with integrated vision correction, darkening for sunglasses, recording, and a heads-up display. He mentions Rokid AR glasses as an example with built-in diopter adjustments.
- Bone-Conducting Headphones: They want well-performing bone-conducting or open-ear headphones with optional noise cancellation plugs and health tracking features like constant body temperature monitoring.
- Alternative Input Devices: They envision input devices beyond mice and keyboards, such as bands that detect muscle flexes for computer interaction, or smart jewelry with E Ink displays for dynamic designs.
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