Andrew accidentally washed his AirPods twice, and the second time, the right-hand side stopped working due to water damage.
He used a silica gel from a multivitamin bottle to dry them and played a high-frequency sound file to expel any remaining water.
The left-hand side worked fine, but the right-hand side developed static and eventually stopped working completely.
Her Apple Watch was stolen in the locker room of a swimming pool while she was changing.
She felt she should have kept a closer eye on her watch and not left it unattended in the locker room.
He is saving up to buy her a new Apple Watch as a replacement.
He attributes the low petty crime rate to the widespread presence of security cameras (CCTV) in public places.
Both experienced unfortunate events with Apple products (AirPods and Apple Watch) at almost the same time, but separately.
He listens to audiobooks, music, and podcasts while running to keep himself entertained.
The Apple Watch provided detailed data on her swimming activities, such as lap times, distance, and speed, which she enjoyed tracking.
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew tells a funny yet unfortunate tale about some bad luck that he and his wife both experienced with their favorite gadgets at almost the same time! You’ll hear about exactly what happened, the lessons they learned, and how they dealt with it all.
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How this episode will improve your English:
Listening practice: Follow a real-life story filled with natural speech. Practice understanding a longer, detailed narrative about everyday challenges.
Vocabulary building: Learn useful tech and household vocabulary like “frequency,” “static,” “routine,” and “vicinity.” Master words you might encounter in conversations about gadgets and home life.
Idioms and expressions: Pick up natural expressions like “pump up,” “crime of opportunity,” and “a baddie.” Learn how English speakers talk about responsibility, accidents, and routines in casual language.
Speaking skills: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server) for additional speaking practice.
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