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Clockwise

804 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 240 ratings

Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.

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551: Clippy Vibes

April 24, 2024 19:15 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Meta adds AI to its glasses, our thoughts on chronological vs. algorithmic timelines, how we find software tools, and the U.S.'s TikTok ban. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Anže Tomić and Karissa Bell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback

550: Strap In and Forget My Email

April 17, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Early web nostalgia and memorable online experiences, the most disappointing tech product we've owned or reviewed, our persistence in troubleshooting tech, and the oldest piece of technology we still use. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise Merch Submit Feedback

549: The Sweetness of Adults

April 10, 2024 18:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Color e-readers, apps and devices we use while traveling, tech products we have but no longer want, and the tech products we'd immediately replace. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise Merch! Submit Feedback Flighty Mikah's travel ...

548: My Partner Is a Ninja

April 03, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Our physical versus digital media preferences, the one tech product we have in (too much) abundance, whether we keep our phones in a case, and our journaling habits and methods. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Bryan Guffey and David Sparks Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

547: Chaos???

March 27, 2024 18:15 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our use of tethering for Internet, Mac buying advice, our notification styles, and the TikTok ban. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Clockwise merch!: Including our BRAND NEW tote bag. Guest Starring: Brianna Wu and Paul Kafasis Links and Show Notes: Tim Cook has taken a meat ax to his notifications and you can too! Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

546: Taco iPad

March 20, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

How we search online, our tips for minimizing vehicle data tracking, the GenAI features we'd like to see added to Apple's platforms, and what features we'd want to see in a future iPad. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: How we search online, our tips for minimizing vehicle data tracking, the GenAI features we'd like to see added to Apple's platforms, and what features we'd want to see in a future iPad. Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Memb...

545: Cake and Cookies

March 13, 2024 19:45 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

The Europe-mandated tech changes we'd like to see in the US, circular vs. square smart watches, how often we completely reset our devices, and the extent of our home automation pursuits. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Florence Ion and John Moltz Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

544: I Would Like It To Actually Be Good

March 06, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB

The importance of encryption in messaging services, the topics we'd want to see in a prediction market, how many monitors we use, and our preferred podcast app(s). This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Matthew Bischoff and Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

543: I Hear The Boxes Are Much Bigger

February 28, 2024 20:15 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

The end of Apple's car project, the tasks we'd put an AI Siri to work on, hidden Apple OS features, and using the Apple Vision Pro in public. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Casey Liss and Lisa Schmeiser Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwis...

542: You Should Not Toss Leprechauns

February 21, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

How we'd use a HomePod with a screen, Apple's new Sports app, Vision Pro impressions after a couple weeks, and what we use our iPhone's Action button for. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli, Rosemary Orchard, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

541: Peripherereral Free

February 14, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

Our desks' peripheral setups, how we watch movies, hand typing vs. dictation, and whether we've seen Apple Vision Pro users in the wild. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Clockwise merch!: Grab a t-shirt, phone case, or hat and support the show! Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Lex Friedman Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

540: I Did Something Bad

February 07, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our favorite PC/Mac apps; the apps we use for photo-taking, editing, and sharing; our thoughts on Vision Pro Personas; and our interest (or lack thereof) in Bluesky amidst potential social media saturation. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Ant Pruitt Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

539: You Folks Need Some Help

January 31, 2024 19:15 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Taking apart Apple's EU plans, our journeys into the portable monitor craze, what browsers we use, and how we manage saving links for later. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac: Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Subm...

538: If I Lose It, I’ll Die

January 24, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our widget usage on smartphones, views on Palworld's Nintendo resemblance, whether we've activated Stolen Device Protection, and our readiness to pay a premium for ad-free streaming amidst Netflix and Amazon's pricing changes. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac: Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Simon...

537: All I Found Were Three Apple TV Remotes

January 17, 2024 19:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

External linking on the App Store, bye-bye blood oxygen sensor, our Vision Pro plans, and the last time we bought physical media. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

536: Spay and Neuter Your Pets

January 10, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Where and how we watch media; whether any phone app justifies a bespoke hardware piece like Rabbit R1; intriguing tech revealed at CES; and the best pointing device for screens. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

535: It's Even Embarrassing in Metric

January 03, 2024 20:15 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Where we're putting our social media energy in 2024, which subscriptions we're canceling, our opinions on the Apple Vision Pro, and what feature we want for our devices this year. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Special chapter art by Mike Wells. Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

534: Live From the North Pole

December 20, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our joyful tech moments in 2023, the most significant non-AI tech advancement or launch in 2023, tech anticipation for 2024, and a self-indulgent gift we've chosen for the holidays. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Abrar Al-Heeti and Sarah Bickerton Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

533: I'm the App

December 13, 2023 19:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

The additional security measures we use, tech resources for traveling abroad, our valuable vintage tech, and how we feel about crowdfunding. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Anže Tomić and Brianna Wu Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

532: Oh, My Poor Nose!

December 06, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our go-to photo apps, a budget-friendly tech favorite, iOS 17.2 excitement, and macOS Sonoma's standout feature. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback HOTO NEX O1 PRO 3.6V Screwdriver Set | Amazon HOTO NEX O1 PRO 3.6V Screwdriver Sets, Electric Screwdriver, All...

531: I, Too, Like You

November 29, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our book-reading habits, what we do with our health data, how tech helps us around the house, and old software that we still have a crush on. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership S...

530: The Noise of the Youth

November 22, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Choosing between noise cancellation and excellent audio quality in headphones, the impact of an unlimited supply of one thing on the world or your life, the significance of Apple's adoption of RCS, and recommendations for Black Friday deals. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: James Thomson and Doc Rock Links and...

529: Dear Tim Apple, You Fix It

November 15, 2023 20:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Capturing spatial video on iPhone, our font opinions, whether we use journaling apps, and when we tell our non-techy friends to update their software. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membe...

528: The Jeweled Dung Beetle

November 08, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

527: Mature Advice to Everyone Out There

November 01, 2023 20:45 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Apple's missing Macs, our last Lightning peripherals, our Touch Bar experiences, and whether we have ever used burner accounts. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Dan Seifert Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

526: Return to Me the Inverted T

October 25, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Using an all-in-one messaging platform, using an all-in-one calendaring app, using — and telling others about — Passkeys, and what we hope to see at Apple's “Scary Fast” October event. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Matthew Bischoff Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback “Clockwise” graphic tee, pullover crewneck, pullover hoodie, tank, and onesie | Cotton Bureau From the long-running Relay FM podcast. Four people ... one ...

525: My Co-Ghost

October 18, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB

Underrated Apple apps, our reading setups, feelings on the Apple Pencil, and our thoughts on onboarding processes. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Guy English Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

524: It's Hurting Me, Mikah

October 11, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MB

Using Passkeys, how Apple could replace Google default search revenue, macOS Screen Sharing, and whether we take photos and capture video at concerts. Guest Starring: Chance Miller and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Clockwise Shirt

523: It Stops Too Much Madness

October 04, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

How much we rely on iCloud, new muscle memory on Apple Watch, how we've enhanced our browser experience, and CarPlay tips & tricks.

522: Take That, Jason Snell!

September 27, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MB

Our favorite (or least-favorite) features in macOS Sonoma, our harrowing AppleCare stories, the cases we do or don't have on our phones, and whether we upgraded to an iPhone 15.

521: You’re Right, It’s Yarn

September 20, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MB

Our one, must-have streaming service; our favorite not-at-home, not-at-the-office place to work; our webcam setups; and our favorite or most-used iPhone accessories.

520: Grime and Nonsense

September 13, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MB

What surprised us at Apple's "Wonderlust" keynote, our thoughts on the new iPhone Action Button, what we wanted Apple to announce at its September event, and the retro Apple design elements we'd like to see again.

519: Chaotic and Retro

September 06, 2023 18:15 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

Google's legacy as it turns 25, the websites we still visit manually, our preferred text editors, and what we'd miss most switching our smartphone platforms.

518: Expose My Guilt

August 30, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Great, inexpensive gadgets; worthy subscriptions and those we've canceled; Apple's September event; and our future USB-C charging prospects.

517: Nobody Wants to Get Ringworm

August 23, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MB

Our hardware upgrade cycles, what an Apple foldable would bring, UI decisions that bother us, and what piece of tech we would use our magic wands on.

516: I Can See All the Electrons in the Universe!

August 16, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Whether we speed up audio and video media, how we'd want Apple to change Disney Parks, our thoughts on new Apple Watch bands, and what we're hoping to see from Apple's Shortcuts.

515: Wrong Me Four Times

August 09, 2023 19:15 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Apple's new music discovery station, how we take notes when problem solving, our use of voice assistants, and whether Apple's support is as good as it used to be.

514: Hey, Stop! That’s Mine!

August 02, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

The last time we had an AR experience, our thoughts on social media services paying for news links in Canada, the current state of smartphone innovation, and whether we think AI "hallucinations" are a deal-breaker for the future of generative AI.

513: Cow Moo Pig Oink

July 26, 2023 19:45 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

The current state of our social media presences, tech tips for navigating medical situations, spatial apps we'd like to see for Apple Vision Pro, and how we deal with mis-delivered packages.

512: A Chonky Boy

July 19, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

The sites, apps, and services we use for research; how our university tech setups influenced our lives; the navigation apps we use; and our favorite features from Apple's OS betas.

511: The Magic of Dealiday

July 12, 2023 18:30 - 29 minutes - 15.1 MB

Our first iOS apps, what we look for deals on, whether we pay attention to the fine print, and our preferences in laptop sizes.

510: Grumpy About Changes

July 05, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MB

The “Twitter replacements” we're using, our hopeful finds for Prime Day, how Apple will or won't comply with the Digital Markets Act, and our toxic relationship with streaming services.

509: I’ve Got Socks That Have Lifetime Guarantees

June 28, 2023 18:45 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Extended warranties, our first jobs, whether we read online reviews, and how to deal with window management on the Mac.

508: Text Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

June 21, 2023 18:15 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

How we save links for later, the app we'd make for Apple Vision Pro, how we listen to music and podcasts, and tips for tech to use when moving across the country.

507: Help My Kid Find the Cat

June 14, 2023 18:15 - 32 minutes - 15 MB

Whether we're installing Apple betas, Tim Cook offers us a free product, how the Reddit blockout have affected us, and what we were disappointed not to see at WWDC.

506: I Want To Be Able to Ducking Type

June 06, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MB

Live from the Apple Podcasts studio at WWDC! We discuss how we would use Vision Pro in our everyday lives, the announcement(s) that made us clap, the Home & Audio features we were excited about, and the iOS and/or iPadOS features we can't wait to use.

505: That Satisfying Click

May 31, 2023 20:30 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Our current device-charging setups, how we manage our windows, our weather apps of choice, and the travel items that have saved our bacon.

504: I Have No Business Being This Glamorous

May 24, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Whether we'd be comfortable in a driverless taxi, our thoughts on the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory regarding kids and social media, using Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on the iPad, and the last time technology blew us away.

503: I Still Think He's a Mutant

May 17, 2023 20:45 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Apple's new accessibility features, buttons vs. touchscreens, a free ad-supported television set, and whether we're contributors or lurkers on social media.

502: Cirque-du-Soleil-Style Verbal Gymnastics

May 10, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB

Completing precision tasks on iPad with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, our thoughts on AI in retail (in light of the Wendy's news), Google joining the foldable phone market, and predictions for Apple's WWDC and the mention of artificial intelligence.

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