Topic: Kyocera

Adam Curry notes significant battery drain on his Kyocera phone while traveling in Europe, theorizing that different 4G LTE frequencies in the EU may be responsible. The conversation moves to the Cat B35 mobile phone and the KaiOS operating system. The hosts express disappointment that Google has invested in KaiOS, fearing the integration of Google Assistant will ruin the privacy-focused nature of feature phones.

Sir Mark, the Archduke of Japan, sent a donation from Tokyo to celebrate Dame Astrid's birthday and her recovery following medical treatment in Japan. The segment also notes upcoming birthdays for several members of the "Gang of Aries" within the show's peerage.

Todd Rathkamp achieved knighthood after a significant donation, requesting a roundtable seat with brandy old-fashions. Another listener, Randy from Somerville, discussed his transition to an "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle using a Kyocera Cadence flip phone to avoid smartphone addiction. Plans for a No Agenda meetup in Boston are also discussed to connect local listeners in "liberal land."

A new credit-card-sized phone from Kyocera featuring an e-ink screen is presented as part of the "Off-The-Grid" (OTG) movement to avoid Silicon Valley tracking. A 2015 clip of Senator Lindsey Graham smashing his flip phone after Donald Trump leaked his number is used to illustrate the early stages of the trend toward simplified communication devices.

The "Off The Grid" (OTG) lifestyle involves using simplified devices like flip phones to reduce smartphone addiction. Statistics show that the average adult spends nearly three hours a day on their phone, with many checking devices during social gatherings, family dinners, and even sex. Adam Curry praises the Microsoft Surface Go for its portability and deep customization options in Outlook, despite the complexity of the software.

The hosts discuss the benefits of using non-distracting "off-the-grid" phones like the Kyocera Dura. They also report on a Dutch culinary festival where attendees who do not wish to be photographed wear red dots to signal AI-powered cameras to blur their faces.

Personal anecdotes illustrate the shift away from digital navigation toward traditional map-reading and memorization to improve mental engagement. The hosts criticize the "flaky" nature of modern Google Maps and the loss of privacy associated with constant tracking. One host describes switching to a Kyocera flip phone to avoid the "moronic" behavior associated with smartphone addiction in traffic.

A review of the Kyocera DuraXV LTE highlights its utility as a "pro-sanity" device that lacks the tracking infrastructure of modern smartphones. The military-grade flip phone is waterproof, features a basic HTML5 browser, and supports IMAP email without the distractions of a standard app ecosystem. It is praised for its durability, tactile buttons, and the "rage hang-up" capability provided by its physical clamshell design.

The Kyocera Dura XV LTE is highlighted as a rugged feature phone option for those seeking durability. Meanwhile, Allstate Insurance is reportedly using smartphone accelerometers and gyroscopes to track driver behavior and adjust insurance rates. The segment warns that insurance companies are already analyzing millions of trips to penalize phone use while driving.

In response to a listener question, Dvorak describes his use of a Kyocera 620 receiver, which he considers one of the finest ever made. He also mentions owning a crank-style gramophone for playing 78 RPM records, specifically referencing a 1920s comedy act called The Black Crows.