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“Welcome to today’s episode on how you’re getting F’d… I’m your host, Louis Rossmann.”
Gold!
Summary
- The speaker, Louis Rossmann, discusses design flaws in Apple products and other devices based on his 15 years of experience working on them.
- He highlights a specific design flaw in an Apple device where two pins that should be far apart are placed next to each other, causing issues.
- Moving on to GoPro, he expresses bias against the company due to his negative experiences with their products, specifically a GoPro camera that constantly crashed and had features that didn’t work as advertised.
- He criticizes GoPro for advertising their cameras as waterproof up to 33ft but not covering water damage in their warranty, leading to misleading customers.
- He references a detailed overview by Rich with Tech, explaining a design flaw in the GoPro camera related to gasket compression, which can lead to water leakage and damage.
- The speaker criticizes GoPro for falsely advertising their camera as waterproof.
- They demonstrate how the design flaw in the camera’s battery compartment prevents a proper seal from forming, making it susceptible to water damage.
- The speaker also points out the use of inferior screws that can lead to rust and further compromise the camera’s waterproofing.
- They compare GoPro’s lack of accountability for design flaws to Apple’s history of similar behavior with their products.
- The speaker advises against purchasing GoPro cameras due to their disregard for customer concerns and failure to address known issues.
- They highlight the importance of holding companies accountable for flawed products to prevent such behavior from spreading in the industry.
- The speaker criticizes consumer protection agencies for giving minimal punishments to companies, allowing them to continue making money despite releasing faulty products.
- They specifically mention the poor quality of GoPro cameras compared to cheaper alternatives.
- The speaker recommends trying other brands of action cameras that respect consumers more.
- They share a personal anecdote about their mother engaging in unethical behavior with a lifetime warranty at Toys R Us.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and avoiding immoral and unethical actions in life.
- They discuss unethical behavior, emphasizing that two wrongs don’t make a right.
- They recount chastising their mother for participating in immoral actions at a store.
- The speaker warns against retaliating against companies for unethical practices, as it can harm innocent parties like manufacturers.
- They share personal experiences of ceasing to sell products that were frequently returned to uphold ethical standards.
- The speaker urges viewers to avoid unethical actions and unsubscribe if they engage in such behavior.