AI ‘Pro’ Software Pricing: More Than Just Vibes?
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– Lauren Goode attended a Worldcoin event in San Francisco, describing it as a “super weird vibey crypto eye-scanning thing” in a warehouse.
– She bought a sweatshirt from the event made by Original Favorites, praising its durable, ’90s-style quality similar to Champion sweatshirts.
– Michael Calore recommends Marc Maron’s new HBO stand-up special “Panicked,” highlighting a humorous bit about the wildfire-tracking app Watch Duty.
– The stand-up special includes a darkly comedic story about Maron misunderstanding Watch Duty notifications and unnecessarily evacuating with his cats.
– The podcast ends with a call to follow and rate “Uncanny Valley,” along with credits for the production team.
The intersection of tech culture and everyday life often reveals unexpected connections, from crypto projects to wildfire tracking apps. Recently, a casual conversation between two tech enthusiasts highlighted how these worlds collide in surprising ways.
One speaker recalled attending a peculiar event hosted by Worldcoin, the eye-scanning cryptocurrency initiative backed by Sam Altman. The gathering, held in a San Francisco warehouse, had an unmistakably offbeat atmosphere, complete with branded merchandise. A high-quality sweatshirt from the event, made by Original Favorites, became a personal favorite for its nostalgic, durable feel reminiscent of classic ’90s Champion wear. The discussion then shifted to recommendations, with one host praising Marc Maron’s latest stand-up special, Panicked, now streaming on HBO.
The comedy special features a memorable segment about Watch Duty, an app designed to monitor wildfire activity. Maron’s bit humorously recounts his confusion over evacuation alerts, leading to an unnecessary scramble with his cats. The story resonates with anyone who’s grappled with ambiguous emergency notifications. The hosts also mentioned a detailed feature on Watch Duty by former colleague Boone Ashworth, underscoring the app’s growing relevance in wildfire-prone regions.
Wrapping up, the hosts joked about their podcast’s continuity before encouraging listeners to subscribe and share feedback. The episode was produced by a dedicated team, including Adriana Tapia and Marc Leyda, with sound engineering by Amar Lal and fact-checking by Meghan Herbst and Daniel Roman. Kate Osborne oversees production, while Katie Drummond and Chris Bannon lead editorial and audio strategy for WIRED and Condé Nast, respectively.
Whether it’s crypto swag or comedy tackling tech mishaps, these conversations reveal how deeply innovation permeates modern life, sometimes with hilarious or heartwarming results.
(Source: Wired)