gc0675 - Der Rasenmäher Mann

·1 hr 44 min·5 clips

Tobi reveals he just finished mowing his super-dry lawn before recording, sparking a tangent about the Stephen King film 'The Lawnmower Man'.

The episode opens with casual banter about weather and lawn mowing, leading to a tangent on the Stephen King film 'The Lawnmower Man' and aging special effects. Nostalgia continues with mentions of German sci-fi series 'Raumpatrouille Orion' and Perry Rhodan audiobooks. The hosts discuss discovering ad-free Spotify audio dramas like ALF, noting odd narration choices. Conversation shifts to data privacy concerns with US services and travel warnings due to political climates. Thomas reveals losing over a third of his investment portfolio recently, linking it to market volatility. They then analyze Apple rumors: the Magic Mouse 3 may only see ergonomic tweaks and a relocated charging port by 2026, iOS 19's codename 'Solarium' hints at transparent design, and M5 chips might debut in iPad Pros. Thomas critiques Apple Intelligence as underwhelming versus Google's Gemini but cites iMessage as his barrier to switching. Mark Gurman's claims about MacBook Pro updates are summarized. A rumor about a fully glass Apple Watch is mentioned. The bulk of the episode focuses on the Nintendo Switch 2: its June 5 release, €469.99 price, 7.9-inch 1080p HDR display, DLSS support for 4K TV output, improved Joy-Cons with motion controls, and pre-order restrictions for loyal customers. They debate high game prices (up to €99), physical vs. digital copies, and third-party titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring. Comparisons are made to Steam Deck, noting Switch's form factor and exclusive Nintendo games as advantages. Battery life concerns (2-7 hours) and cooling for the dock are discussed. The hosts express cautious optimism about the Switch 2's potential as a serious competitor.

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