2026.41: It’s Not You, It’s Me
The best Stratechery content from the week of October 5, 2026, including drifting apart from Apple, Facebook complications, and the delightful absurdity of U.S.-China dynamics.
Apple's computers, once the go-to choice for everyday consumers and technologists alike, are now experiencing a shift in perception. In Apple and a Hacker's Future, Ben Thompson explores why he finds himself increasingly frustrated with Apple in the age of AI, ultimately concluding that his partnership with LG to expand its home offering may not be his cup of tea.
This paradox highlights the evolving landscape of consumer technology, where custom and integrated options are becoming increasingly prevalent. In It's Complicated, Katie Harbath, a former Facebook employee, reflects on the intersection of technology and politics in an interview with Ben Thompson and John Gruber. Harbath's tenure at Facebook coincided with significant political shifts and the rise of tech companies as political forces, offering a nuanced perspective on the evolving dynamics between businesses and politics.
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