This episode of The Vergecast examines the shifting boundaries of computing and storage with guest Paul Ford. The conversation centers on his tool, TinyLittleOffice, which experiments with keeping documents directly inside web URLs, alongside a broader look at modern cloud development, disposable software in the AI era, and recent mobile tech headlines.

For smartphone users, the ongoing debate between on-device files and cloud-based architecture directly impacts everyday use. As mobile platforms increasingly rely on web utilities and remote services, how our data is stored can influence how much local storage you really need to look for when choosing your next device.

Be sure to listen to or watch the full episode of The Vergecast for the complete discussion on where software and hardware are heading next.

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