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Work from anywhere: sailboats, solar generators, and Starlink
David Pierce hosts a special "work from anywhere" episode of The Vergecast while he is on vacation.
02:33 - CEO of Rove Jonah Hanig chats about his approach work-friendly travel. Reflect's Alex MacCaw shares his experience working from a sailboat in the middle of the ocean.
17:12 - Verge deputy editor Thomas Ricker talks about his review of the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro, as well as his experience of working remotely in Europe.
36:28 - Verge policy editor Russell Brandom and senior reporter Loren Grush discuss the state of using satellites like Starlink to access the internet in rural areas.
Further reading:
- Starlink’s Dishy McFlatface internet now available for Boaty McBoatfaces — just $5,000 per month
- Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro review: letting flex-workers flex
- Starlink RV review: the dawn of space internet to go
- Ventje VW Campervan review: 'work from home' from anywhere
- How Starlink and other satellite services are changing the shape of the internet
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