184: ‘Hubbo Is in Decline’ With Merlin Mann

The Talk Show With John Gruber

The one and only Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include modern plumbing technology and product marketing, the intricate ordeal of switching from iCloud’s old two-step authentication to the modern two-factor authentication, and the future of voice-driven UI/AI. Also, a wee bit of follow-up on our post-election November 9 Holiday Party.

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Links:

• American Standard VorMax anti-splatter flush technology.
  • “Clinger”.
  • “Skid Marks”.
  • Halfway through this one they flush something soft and brown.
• Michael Heilemann: “When did Siri figure out to not activate two iCloud connected devices with ‘Hey Siri’ at the same time?”
• My YouTube video showing how best to remove AirPods from their case.
• Do By Friday: Excellent new(ish) podcast hosted by Merlin, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin, whose names have an average of one “x” per host.

This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.