The iPad Mini, Autonomous Driving, and Tech Musings

In this episode of YourTechReport, co-hosts Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield cover Apple’s updated iPad Mini, the challenges of adapting to smaller devices, and the growing presence of autonomous vehicles.

Mitchell kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the new iPad Mini, focusing on its increased base storage of 128GB and the performance boost from the A17 Pro chip. He highlights why this upgrade finally made sense for him and discusses the importance of storage in extending the lifespan of tech products. Marc chimes in with his perspective as a casual iPad user and discusses why he hasn’t felt the need to upgrade just yet. They also dive into a quick comparison of Apple’s A-series chips and the potential thermal limitations preventing the M4 chip from making it to the iPad Mini lineup.

The conversation then shifts to the hosts’ experiences with smaller smartphones. Mitchell shares his reasons for sticking with a more compact phone despite some limitations with typing accuracy and battery life. Marc addresses the ongoing battery life concerns, suggesting that software optimization could be a key factor affecting performance. He mentions using the Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger to quickly top up his device.

The episode takes a turn into autonomous driving as Marc recounts his family’s experience using a Waymo vehicle in Arizona. He describes the car’s navigation capabilities and reactions to pedestrians and traffic, raising questions about the future of autonomous transportation. Mitchell expresses his caution about fully autonomous vehicles and explores the potential risks of putting complete trust in these systems.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Apple iPad Mini with A17 Pro Chip

• Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Service

• Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger

• Apple iPhone 15

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