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Adventures in Paris, Battery Woes, and the Backblaze Debacle

Join us for an engaging episode of Command Control Power as Jerry reports live from a beautiful chapel in Paris. He shares his travel experiences in the city, the challenges of walking and navigating with Apple Maps, and the frustrations with iPhone battery life. The conversation then shifts to a deep dive into tech issues, including a detailed discussion on the recent woes with Backblaze's backups, Apple's AI shortcomings, and how customer feedback plays a role in tech improvement. Tune in for insights, tech tips, and a few laughs along the way.

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:22 Travel Experiences in Paris

01:06 Apple Maps and Battery Issues

02:38 Navigating Paris with Technology

04:25 Family Travel Challenges

07:51 Battery Saver Tips and Mishaps

15:21 Switching Phone Services

20:14 iPad Repair and Justifications

24:19 Apple Devices and Siri Frustrations

25:35 First Mover Advantage in Tech

29:27 Apple's Approach to AI and Privacy

35:20 Backblaze Backup Issues

42:09 Backblaze Support and Fixes

53:30 Conclusion and Listener Engagement