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27: Mutants Like Us
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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?

Download · Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett

October 26, 201759m 50s

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Show Notes

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