Handing a Caveman a Flame

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Where's The Future?

Brandt Krueger & Will Curran

137 episodes

1 month ago

Where’s The Future? Podcast (WTF) is your weekly guide to the technology shaping how we’ll live, work, and play. Hosted by Will Curran and Brandt Krueger, we explore the cutting edge of smart home innovation, electric vehicles, AI breakthroughs, phones, wearables, Apple tech, and AR/VR/XR experiences. Plus, the future-weird ideas that make you say... “WTF?” We decode complex tech into real-world insights, share hands-on reviews, and talk with innovators building tomorrow’s tools today. Whether you’re a tech professional, industry insider, or just future-curious, you’ll get bold predictions, thoughtful analysis, and conversations that keep you ahead of the curve. From automation hacks to next-gen mobility, AI ethics to immersive reality trends, WTF delivers the context and clarity you need to navigate what’s next.

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Handing a Caveman a Flame

Where's The Future?

51 minutes

1 month ago

Handing a Caveman a Flame

Episode Summary:

We kick off with an impressive AI-generated intro from Suno's newly released V5 model, showcasing how far AI music creation has come. The conversation quickly shifts to hands-on hardware reviews, with Will sharing his one-week impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max (in orange) and both of us discussing the new AirPods Pro 3. From iOS 26 performance quirks to the practical realities of running beta software on production devices, we cover the full spectrum of Apple's latest releases. The episode wraps with an extended discussion on electric vehicle charging strategies, vehicle-to-grid technology, and why Brandt might finally be warming up to those Rivian headlights.

Discussions Include:

Suno's V5 model release and whether the $20/month subscription is worth it for better AI music generation
Real-world impressions of iPhone 17 Pro Max and iOS 26 after a week of daily use
AirPods Pro 3 features, including hearing aid functionality and adaptive transparency mode
Electric vehicle charging economics and the future of vehicle-to-grid technology

Quotable Quotes (Should you choose to share):

"You handed a caveman a flame- and then took it away from him." - Will Curran
"I noticed that iOS 26 just runs better on it. This is what I'm noticing- with my being in the iPhone upgrade program is that I'll do the beta, I run it on my 16 Pro or Pro Max, whatever it is, and I notice slight performance issues." - Will Curran
"Every time [a Rivian] drives by me and I'm like, well, it's actually not that bad looking. It's like, it's wearing me down... I can't get past the headlights. Weeelllll, I might be able to get past the headlights." - Brandt Krueger
"So the guy basically insinuates 'I'm on the employer's dime. I'm going to be charging my car and then I'll just go back and sell it back to the grid and make a profit,' heheh..." - Will Curran