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Tue Mar 04 2025

The Future of James Bond with Amazon on the Horizon.

In the episode of On The Vergecast, the 007 series is discussed, news about Framework is shared, and the use of face monitors is analyzed.

In the latest episode of the podcast, the future of the legendary James Bond franchise was discussed, following Amazon's acquisition of MGM, the company that owns the film rights to the famous secret agent. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is depicted with an image reminiscent of a Bond villain, due to his questionable political decisions and peculiar hobbies. The conversation includes Bond expert John Gruber, who analyzes the situation with the Broccoli family, the current guardians of the Bond legacy, and the fans' concerns regarding the direction the series will take under the management of a corporate giant like Amazon.

In addition to the Bond analysis, the episode also covers updates in technology. Framework, a company focused on repairing and upgrading devices, recently announced the launch of a new laptop and a desktop. In this segment of the podcast, Framework's CEO, Nirav Patel, joins the hosts to discuss the brand's sustainability philosophy and the challenges faced in creating durable and effective products in a saturated market.

The program concludes with an intriguing listener query, touching on the topic of a possible application for smart glasses: an ergonomic monitor, highlighting that there are various options on the market, but only one is truly relevant to the subject.