27: Mutants Like Us

It's a week of big questions: The Google Pixel 2 XL is showing all sorts of screen issues, but how big of a deal are the problems really going to be in the market? Is Amazon Key the utopian dream or creepy nightmare? Who's ordering an iPhone X?

It's a week of big questions: The Google Pixel 2 XL is showing all sorts of screen issues, but how big of a deal are the problems really going to be in the market? Is Amazon Key the utopian dream or creepy nightmare? Who's ordering an iPhone X?

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Guest Starring:

Andy Ihnatko, Mikah Sargent, and Megan Morrone

Links and Show Notes: The Pixel 2 XL would be the best phone if its screen wasn’t so awful - The Verge Pixel 2 XL screen burn-in is real, Google 'actively investigating' the problem | Android Central The latest Pixel 2 issues: A high-pitched whine and clicking noises | Ars Technica Amazon Key is a new service that lets couriers unlock your front door - The Verge Amazon’s latest Alexa-enabled device is a home security camera - The Verge Amazon.com: Introducing - Amazon Key: Amazon Devices & Accessories Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa Amazon.com: Cloud Cam Plan: Extended: Memberships and Subscriptions A Response to “Responsible Encryption” | Center for Internet and Society FBI director: Unbreakable encryption is a “huge, huge problem” | Ars Technica Pre-order: Cool Fresh Gear — Relay FM Apple Says iPhone X Will Be Available for Walk-In Customers at Stores on Launch Day - Mac Rumors Apple says report Face ID accuracy reduced are completely false meganmorrone (@meganmorrone) | Twitter Mikah D. Sargent (@mikahsargent) | Twitter Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter