Nilay Patel
Coverage of Nilay Patel in the Nexus archive.
- The impossible dream of the universal remote
The Harmony universal remote was once considered the best on the market but ultimately failed to fully realize the concept of seamless device control. The article discusses its history and challenges in achieving this goal.
- What the new AI-powered Siri really means for Apple — and for OpenAI
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who is stepping down from his role, announced a new AI-powered update for Siri at the company's annual developer conference. The update, delayed for two years, is now ready for release in fall 2024 and aims to replace the free tier of ChatGPT, signaling Apple's strategic shift in AI development and its partnership with OpenAI.
- How to win — and lose — Decoder
The Decoder podcast hosts discuss audience feedback on an episode featuring Superhuman CEO Shishir Mehrotra and Grammarly's expert review controversy. The episode received mixed reactions, with praise for challenging tech CEOs and criticism for discomforting listeners.
- How AT&T created the most iconic phone ever
The article discusses the Western Electric 500, a landline phone that dominated the U.S. market for decades and became so ubiquitous it influenced modern phone designs. It highlights its cultural impact and legacy through a The Verge episode titled 'Version History.'
- Why your Whoop might tell you to up your testosterone
The article discusses Whoop's AI coach recommending ways to boost testosterone, which is seen as absurd by Nilay Patel. It mentions Whoop's popularity among congressional staffers and the Optimizer newsletter by Victoria Song.