In this video, Sam discusses the best cigar lighters, recommending the Zicar lighter for its reliability and value over the Lotus and ST Dupont lighters. They criticize ST Dupont for being made in China and not maintaining its luxury status. Sam also mentions watching lighter reviews on a channel called Lighters Direct on YouTube. They touch on the concept of computers transitioning from general-purpose to appliance-like devices, as discussed in Cory Doctorow's talk "The Coming War on General Computing." This shift may simplify usage but could limit curiosity and control over technology.