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Michael Fisher
Ep. 17
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Jason Howell sits down with Michael Fisher aka MrMobile in person to explore the nostalgic days of early cell phones, critique current AI trends in smartphones, discuss the challenges of tech content creation, and the impact of tech burn-out.
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- Michael's early experiences with technology and inspiration from shows like Inspector Gadget and Star Trek
- The evolution of mobile phones and the excitement of early cell phone ownership
- The convergence of devices and the rise of smartphones
- Nostalgia for single-use gadgets and purpose-built devices
- The current state of smartphone innovation and AI features
- Skepticism towards AI-driven features in modern smartphones
- The usefulness of certain AI applications like call summaries and voice recording transcripts
- Concerns about AI-generated content and fact-checking
- The shift from hardware improvements to software features in smartphone marketing
- Michael's background in acting and transition to tech journalism
- The influence of Michael's acting background on his video production style
- Michael's thoughts on potentially returning to acting
Watch Michael Fisher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheMrMobile
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