Lex Friedman

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I added this update to my Eero/Ubiquiti post: The issue with Ubiquiti’s site was that its autocorrection of my address then made it reject my address. When I fixed that by hand, I was able to check out. I hope their web form validation isn’t a harbinger of their hardware quality.

Apple is “aware of an issue” affecting iPhone Duo screens: https://lexontech.org/apple-is-aware-of-an-issue-affecting-iphone-duo-screens

My love/hate relationship with Eero, and how Ubiquiti saved me $600: https://lexontech.org/my-love-hate-relationship-with-eero-and-how-ubiquiti-saved-me-600

Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever - Apple: https://lexontech.org/apple-gives-ipad-mini-its-biggest-update-ever-apple

Btw, if you’ve been contemplating sponsoring Lex On Tech as a weeklong advertiser, there’s only a handful of weeks remaining this year. Get in touch. lexontech.org/advertise

Wired linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 speakers to make a wall of sound: https://lexontech.org/wired-linked-150-of-ikeas-10-speakers-to-make-a-wall-of-sound

Or to put it another way: The fact that there are no Nazis at *your* table doesn't mean you're not at a Nazi bar.

Marco made returning to X about himself. That’s a good thing.: https://lexontech.org/marco-made-it-about-himself-good

I built an entire app for finding and sharing animated GIFs, and sometimes I still can’t find a big enough eye roll.

Snap, Crackle…iPhone Duo?: https://lexontech.org/snap-crackle-iphone-duo

6C: The iPod, which set Apple on its course, turns 25: https://lexontech.org/6c-the-ipod-which-set-apple-on-its-course-turns-25

Apple Music’s 404 not found page is a fully functional iPod: https://lexontech.org/apple-musics-404-not-found-page-is-a-fully-functional-ipod

Indie developer spotlight: Matt Braun: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-matt-braun

Feels like @lexfri.xyz is really in a great swing on his blog these days. Love his takes and clear-eyed view of the Apple ecosystem.

This from @lexfri.xyz does a very good job of capturing the essential arguments about the site formerly known as Twitter, which is most assuredly not a good place.

Video: HTX Studio’s iPhone Duo review: https://lexontech.org/video-htx-studios-iphone-duo-review

Apple should stop opening the iPhone one court order at a time: https://lexontech.org/apple-should-stop-opening-the-iphone-one-court-order-at-a-time

The themed Strategery maps were hard as hell.

Strategery, The Universe Controlled, and Lex.Games are ready for Halloween: https://lexontech.org/strategery-the-universe-controlled-and-lex-games-are-ready-for

Apple Music unveils its new brand identity: https://lexontech.org/apple-music-unveils-its-new-brand-identity

Early iPhone Duo reviews are in; I have no iPhone 18 Pro regrets: https://lexontech.org/iphone-duo-reviews-roundup-sticking-with-iphone-18-pro

Stop Alexa’s annoying “By the way…” behavior: https://lexontech.org/stop-alexas-annoying-by-the-way-behavior

Apple broke an essential presentation feature of iPads | Teddy Svoronos: https://lexontech.org/apple-broke-an-essential-presentation-feature-of-ipads-teddy-svoronos

Indie developer spotlight: Daniel Jalkut of Red Sweater Software: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-daniel-jalkut-of-red-sweater-software

Come to LexOnTech.org for cool indie developer spotlights and thoughts on Nathan Fielder and insightful opinions on Apple hardware and endless explanations that X is for assholes, even if some non-awful people broadcast there.

I can’t believe we’re still arguing over whether X is for jerks: https://lexontech.org/i-cant-believe-were-still-arguing-over-whether-x-is-for-jerks

ICYMI: I have a new puzzle game for iOS, and in my unbiased opinion, it’s fun as hell. https://lexfriedman.com/whiz/

Matt Haughy: An impromptu mega EV road trip: https://lexontech.org/matt-haughy-an-impromptu-mega-ev-road-trip

Introducing Pinball Whiz!, my new pinball puzzle game for iOS: https://lexontech.org/meet-pinball-whiz-my-new-pinball-puzzle-game-for-ios

Nathan Fielder’s surprise call from Elizabeth Holmes: ‘I trust you’: https://lexontech.org/nathan-fielders-surprise-call-from-elizabeth-holmes-i-trust-you

I’ve heard from a LOT of people who discovered the “Reply All” episode “The Case of the Missing Hit” from this article. I’m happy to help. It’s freaking great. https://lexontech.org/podcast-recommendations-search-engine-and-hyperfixed

MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood: https://lexontech.org/mapquest-will-now-show-you-where-flock-cameras-are-in-your

So far, I’m excited about the HomeView: https://lexontech.org/so-far-im-excited-about-the-homeview

Indie developer spotlight: Arthur Teboul’s MacMD Viewer makes Markdown lovely: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-arthur-tebouls-macmd-viewer-makes-markdown

Lex.Games is ready for Halloween.

Podcast recommendations: Search Engine and Hyperfixed: https://lexontech.org/podcast-recommendations-search-engine-and-hyperfixed

Apple donated $25M to Trump’s ballroom fund: https://lexontech.org/apple-donated-25m-to-trumps-ballroom-fund

Indie developer spotlight: Max Melzer’s Flyleaf is a fresh take on reading later: https://lexontech.org/indie-developer-spotlight-max-melzer-flyleaf

iPhone Duo repair costs: prices with and without AppleCare: https://lexontech.org/iphone-duo-repair-costs-prices-with-and-without-applecare

Jiminy.

Remembering that time when some big name accounts were arguing that X is all good now and the algorithm has been de-Elon'd. Wait, that was yesterday. The same time this was happening.

I’m working on a puzzle game based on pinball. I need beta testers. If you’ll send feedback and want to try it out, here’s the link. https://testflight.apple.com/join/RTwyPYYY

Advertise to Lex On Tech readers: https://lexontech.org/advertise-to-lex-on-tech-readers

Apple’s “Switch to Safari” website feels odd: https://lexontech.org/im-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-apples-switch-to-safari-campaign

New Home Collection banner offers Apple-influenced accessories – Six Colors: https://lexontech.org/new-home-collection-banner-offers-apple-influenced-accessories-six

Wired blows the embargo: The Apple HomeView is like a giant Apple Watch for the home: https://lexontech.org/wired-blows-the-embargo-the-apple-homeview-is-like-a-giant-apple

The origin story of Kid Pix: https://lexontech.org/the-origin-story-of-kid-pix

Believe me, I want to stop writing about X. I hope to soon. John wrote to a few folks that the Ellisons suck, and asked if folks avoiding X will also stop watching HBO. It’s a fair question. Here’s my fair answer. https://lexontech.org/a-few-more-thoughts-on-why-embracing-x-is-wrong

A few more thoughts on why embracing X is wrong: https://lexontech.org/a-few-more-thoughts-on-why-embracing-x-is-wrong