Better Offline

The State of Consumer Tech with Lisa Eadicicco

December 10, 2025·32 min·5-min readconversationaltechnology
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TLDR
Ed Zitron and CNN tech journalist Lisa Eadicicco dive into the current state of consumer tech, lamenting the lack of innovation and weirdness in gadgets, from underwhelming AR/VR headsets to the iPhone Air's cancellation. They explore why products like the Vision Pro and Galaxy XR feel like

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Lisa Eadicicco

conversational on Better Offline

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Ed ZitronLisa Eadicicco

Companies

GoogleApple

Products & Tools

Samsung Galaxy XRApple Vision ProiPhone AirA portable projector Ed uses to create a 100-inch screen in his apartment, contrasted with the Vision Pro's complexity.Microsoft KinSamsung Juke

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceAr VrTech News

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