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5 min readIn a podcast episode that ranged from LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers to a robot that looks like a drunk four-foot-tall man in baggy clothes, the hosts of Waveform covered Apple's new device leasing program, a deep review of the Framework Laptop 13, Volvo ditching LIDAR sensors, and a genuinely unsettling humanoid cleaning service launching in San Francisco. The throughline: companies are increasingly asking consumers to pay for incomplete or evolving products — whether that means leasing a laptop you'll never own, buying a car that shipped with a sensor that will never work, or paying $30 an hour to let a teleoperated robot clean your kitchen so its maker can gather training data.
Apple's "Upgrade Leasing Program" — Rent Everything, Own Nothing
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:41) **Show Open and LeBron James to the Sixers** - The hosts react to the shocking NBA news that LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, with Marquez celebrating the chaotic nature of the fanbase.
- 2 (06:11) **Did They Even Test This? Reddit's Broken Ads** - The crew investigates a bizarre, recurring ad on the Reddit app that takes up multiple full-screen scrolls due to an apparent aspect ratio bug.
- 3 (11:29) **Apple's New Upgrade Leasing Program** - The team analyzes Apple's newly launched leasing program, breaking down the monthly pricing for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs.
- 4 (16:49) **Framework Laptop 13 Review** - Marquez shares his hands-on experience with the new Framework laptop, highlighting its modular design and the philosophy of long-term value.
- 5 (23:36) **Volvo Drops LIDAR, Offers Weak Compensation** - The hosts discuss Volvo's decision to discontinue LIDAR sensors from their cars due to a supplier dispute with Luminar, and the disappointing compensation package for early buyers.
- 6 (31:02) **PlayStation Blackout Protest** - The crew discusses the planned one-week boycott of PlayStation to protest Sony's decision to stop manufacturing physical game discs.
- 7 (37:24) **Trivia: PlayStation 2 Online vs. Xbox Live** - The first trivia segment asks the hosts which console had an online service first, with a bonus for naming a launch title.
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Show Notes
This week, Marques, Andrew, and David kick things off by talking about the new Apple leasing program. After that, they get into everything from the new Framework laptop to humanoid robot cleaning services. They wrap it all up by playing a game of Keyword Search! Enjoy.
Links:
DC Rainmaker - Garmin Cirqa update
MKBHD - Framework 13 Pro review
Elektrek - Volvo discontinuing LiDAR
Verge - Playstation Blackout
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