In A Few Minutes
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsFlipping through the radio dial, you come across a short conversation about tech. Maybe Apple services... maybe social issues tied to tech... maybe the latest streaming show. It's host Ken Ray and various guests kicking around an idea or two. Tech topics considered, every day, In a Few Minutes.
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Spring Loaded with Mike Rose - In a Few Minutes
April 22, 2021 12:02 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe After Show’s Mike Rose joins us to talk over the “Spring Loaded” event. What got his attention and will get his quatloos? Find out - In a Few Minutes
Spring Loaded with Allison Sheridan - In a Few Minutes
April 21, 2021 12:42 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBKen counts either eight or nine announcements at Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event. Loaded, indeed. Talking over what impressed and what she’s getting - NosillaCast Podcast’s Allison Sheridan. Don’t forget to listen - In a Few Minutes
Spring Pre-Loaded with Chuck Joiner - In a Few Minutes
April 20, 2021 09:50 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBWith Apple’s first event of 2021 mere hours away, MacVoices host Chuck Joiner joins Ken to talk expectations for the “Spring Loaded” event. New iPads? AirTags? Something in a Mac maybe? Listen and find out - In a Few Minutes
In a Few Minutes Kicks in Again Tomorrow
April 19, 2021 10:25 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MBIn a Few Minutes Kicks in Again Tomorrow
Peter Cohen Spins the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
April 09, 2021 07:03 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBA toy story! A magical place! Animal, vegetable, or mineral? Peter Cohen spins the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
Godzilla versus Kong, TV versus Big Screen - In a Few Minutes
April 08, 2021 07:03 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBSeriously - There was a tech topic planned. Instead, Peter Cohen and Ken talked about Godzilla versus Kong, TV versus a trip to the cinema, the rest of the “Monsterverse,” and Pacific Rim. It’s a monster of a show - In a Few Minutes
WWDC: Virtual and Free (Again) - In a Few Minutes
April 07, 2021 07:03 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBWith COVID putting the kibosh on another in-person conference, Peter Cohen and Ken talk about what’s missing, what’s gained, and what the glasses on the announcement art REALLY mean - In a Few Minutes
Everything Old is New in Apple Arcade - In a Few Minutes
April 06, 2021 07:03 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MBShall We Play Some Games? Peter Cohen is a fan of Apple Arcade, and he is turned on by the latest title expansion. Ken’s just happy to have mahjong back in his life. Something old, something new in Apple Arcade - In a Few Minutes
Shots! Shots! Shots! - In a Few Minutes
April 05, 2021 08:10 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBWe interrupt “It’s News to Peter Cohen” to talk about something more and more people have in common: Getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Peter and Ken discuss their experiences, with the aim of demystifying some of the procedure - In a Few Minutes
Bryan Chaffin Spins the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
April 02, 2021 11:16 - 12 minutes - 8.32 MBHis one super power! His favorite comedian! A magical place! Bryan Chaffin - Editor in Chief of The Mac Observer spins the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
Bryan Chaffin’s “A-Ha” Moment Around Internet of Things Things - In a Few Minutes
April 01, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBBryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer, didn’t GET Internet of Things things until he did. Hear about his a-ha moment - In a Few Minutes
Apple and the Capitols - In a Few Minutes
March 31, 2021 10:41 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBCapitol Hill plans to hit Apple several ways, while several state capitols have plans of their own. Bryan Chaffin - Editor in Chief of The Mac Observer joins Ken to talk about it - In a Few Minutes
The State of Affairs Between Apple and Intel - In a Few Minutes
March 30, 2021 11:11 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBBryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer, and I talk about the slap fight between Apple and Intel. Well… the slap fight Intel’s trying to start with Apple, anyway.
Apple and China and H&M: It’s News to Bryan Chaffin - In a Few Minutes
March 29, 2021 10:52 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBBryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer, has thoughts on Apple’s place in China. Boiling it down: He doesn’t think Apple should have one. Find out why - In a Few Minutes
Jeff Gamet Spins the Wheel of Stuff (Again) - In a Few Minutes
March 19, 2021 10:02 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBHis one superpower! An app he loves! His first concert! Jeff Gamet gives the Wheel of Stuff a few more spins - In a Few Minutes
Mixing Realities with Jeff Gamet - In a Few Minutes
March 18, 2021 10:02 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBJeff Gamet’s “a-ha” moment on NFT folds nicely into Ken’s “a-ha” moment on Apple’s rumored VR plans - particularly the mix of AR and VR for a helmet. We’re mixing realities - In a Few Minutes
Jeff Gamet’s “A-Ha” Moment Around NFT - In a Few Minutes
March 17, 2021 11:47 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MB“NFT.” Not since “Bitcoin” has a tech phrase fired imaginations and pried open purses the way “NFT” does today. While the world is beset by NFT madness, there’s merit to the technology. Jeff Gamet explains his NFT awakening - In a Few Minutes
It's Curtains for HomePod - In a Few Minutes
March 16, 2021 09:27 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBJeff Gamet’s a fan of the original HomePod, though he never thought of getting a second one. That’s good, since they’re gone now. Talking over the end of Apple’s first smart speaker - In a Few Minutes
A Browser War Flare-Up: It’s News to Jeff Gamet - In a Few Minutes
March 15, 2021 10:32 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBTech news ronin Jeff Gamet is living on the Edge - or browsing on it, anyway. A flare-up in the browser wars is News to Jeff - In a Few Minutes
Mike Rose Spins the Wheel of Stuff (Again) - In a Few Minutes
March 12, 2021 11:56 - 14 minutes - 9.63 MBWhat he wanted to be! An app he loves! His earliest tech memory! Mike Rose, cohost of “The Aftershow,” spins the Wheel of Stuff! - In a Few Minutes
Government, Regulation, and “Big Tech” - In a Few Minutes
March 11, 2021 09:09 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBKen finds himself frustrated by some stances from the political side when it comes to “Big Tech.” But he’s not sure whether he should be frustrated. “The Aftershow” co-host Mike Rose is a level headed fellow. He talks Ken through some of his frustration - In a Few Minutes
Mike Rose Has Second Thoughts Around Wifi - In a Few Minutes
March 10, 2021 09:23 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBRecently, Ken had an “a ha!” moment around 5G. A long, long time ago, “The Aftershow” co-host Mike Rose had a similar moment around Wifi. Find out why(fi) - In a Few Minutes
Which Part is the Siri Part? - In a Few Minutes
March 09, 2021 10:09 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MBLast week, Ken had his mind blown by something Apple won’t let users do, but will let Siri learn to do. This leads to big questions - the biggest being, what IS Siri? Mike Rose, co-host of “The Aftershow” joins us to discuss - In a Few Minutes
Vaccine Distribution: It’s News to Mike Rose - In a Few Minutes
March 08, 2021 12:03 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSoap, candles, and comic books have nothing to do with this week’s news, yet “The Aftershow” co-host Mike Rose and Ken talk about those before the thing that’s really on Mike’s mind: COVID-19 vaccine distribution. It’s News to Mike: In a Few Minutes
Shelly Brisbin Spins the Wheel of Stuff! - In a Few Minutes
March 05, 2021 10:50 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBHer favorite comedian! The scariest things she ever did! DC or Marvel? “Parallel” host Shelly Brisbin rounds out the week spinning the Wheel of Stuff! - In a Few Minutes
What We’re Looking for from Apple Car - In a Few Minutes
March 04, 2021 10:50 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MB“Parallel” host Shelly Brisbin and Ken have lots of thoughts around Apple Car, though nothing concrete. Hear them roll through it - In a Few Minutes
Boots on the Ground in Texas - In a Few Minutes
March 03, 2021 10:50 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThis week’s guest, “Parallel” host Shelly Brisbin, was born and raised in Texas. We veer off the tech track for today’s show to get an insider’s look at the Lone Star state on the heels of the recent winter weather disaster. Hear it - In a Few Minutes
Second Thoughts Around Tech - In a Few Minutes
March 02, 2021 10:50 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBRecently, Ken had an “a ha!” moment around 5G. “Parallel” host Shelly Brisbin had a similar moment around TikTok. Hear about both - In a Few Minutes
An Insecure Clubhouse: It's News to Shelly Brisbin - In a Few Minutes
March 01, 2021 10:55 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MBClubhouse is an ephemeral audio chat app that’s got the attention of tech luminaries like Mark Zuckerberg, Mark Andreessen, and other people not named Mark. “Parallel” host Shelly Brisbin says it’s also got quite a few security concerns. Clubhouse: It’s News to Shelly - In a Few Minutes.
Tom Merritt Spins the Wheel of Stuff (Again) - In a Few Minutes
February 19, 2021 10:50 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBThe scariest thing he ever did? DC or Marvel? One superpower? Tom Merritt steps up and gives it a few more spins. It’s his second time with the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
Wow, Surprise, and What’s Next? - In a Few Minutes
February 18, 2021 10:50 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBApple Watch, Services, and Apple TV - Which has wowed, surprised, and will be Apple’s future as far as Tom Merritt is concerned? Find out - In a Few Minutes
When Does Rumor Become News? - In a Few Minutes
February 17, 2021 10:50 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBKen Ray and Tom Merritt - A couple of guys who do daily tech news shows (Mac OS Ken and Daily Tech News Show) talk over what pushes rumor over into news. Plus, chatting up AR/VR possibilities from Apple - In a Few Minutes
When you say “failure…” - In a Few Minutes
February 16, 2021 11:02 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBTwo of Apple’s most recent and unmitigated failures are iPhone 12 mini and Apple TV+. Oh, Tom Merritt and Ken don’t necessarily think so, but everybody knows it’s true. Except for the part where everybody knows it’s true. Hear more about it - In a Few Minutes
The Growing Chip Shortage: It’s News to Tom Merritt - In a Few Minutes
February 15, 2021 08:45 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBThe chips are down. Anyway, their inventory is. From electronics to cars, various industries are feeling the pinch. It’s news to Daily Tech News Show’s Tom Merritt - In a Few Minutes
A Big Week of Podcast Confessions with Mike Rose - In a Few Minutes
February 12, 2021 08:39 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBWeird when the thing that wows Mike Rose could be from 15 years ago OR last summer. Find out what it is, plus hopes for the future and a surprise - In a Few Minutes Sponsored this week by RemoteHQ - Go to remotehq.co/minutes and use code "minutes" for three-months free
Shelly Brisbin Says the Cat Was Robbed - In a Few Minutes
February 11, 2021 10:53 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWhere Apple is concerned, what has wowed Shelly Brisbin in the last 15 years? What has surprised her? What does she want in the next 15 years? And will Apple PLEASE reboot “The Jetsons?” Come with us into the future - In a Few Minutes Sponsored this week by RemoteHQ - Go to remotehq.co/minutes and use code "minutes" for three-months free
Apple Past and Future with Dave Hamilton - In a Few Minutes
February 10, 2021 12:58 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWanna hear me fight with Mac Geek Gab’s Dave Hamilton? Well, you won’t exactly… though we do end up taking opposite sides on an issue. I blame him for breaking the rules. Find out what I’m talking about - In a Few Minutes
15 Years of Wow with Jeff Gamet - In a Few Minutes
February 09, 2021 08:02 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBNever mind “Can Apple make another iPhone…” How many times can a company reinvent itself? Jeff Gamet brings the wow, the surprise, and the future - In a Few Minutes Sponsored this week by RemoteHQ - Go to remotehq.co/minutes and use code "minutes" for three-months free
An Unusual 15 Years - In a Few Minutes
February 08, 2021 10:25 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBTalk of a decades-old dog leads Ken to ponder the last decade-and-a-half for Apple. What that Apple is doing today would have made sense when Mac OS Ken started in 2006? Let us begin a week of discussion - In a Few Minutes Sponsored this week by RemoteHQ - Go to remotehq.co/minutes and use code "minutes" for three-months free
Allison Sheridan Spins the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
February 05, 2021 10:02 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBAnimal/Vegetable/Mineral? Heroes real and fictitious? Allison Sheridan wraps the week spinning the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
Talk of a Better Tomorrow - In a Few Minutes
February 04, 2021 10:02 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MBSome of Apple’s rhetoric can be inspiring. The slowness of progress can be infuriating. Ken and Allison Sheridan have a conversation that’s not 100% comfortable. Then again, what worth doing is? Listen in - In a Few Minutes
AR/VR or Car: Part II - In a Few Minutes
February 03, 2021 10:02 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MBWorking past Tuesday’s VR annoyances, Ken and Allison Sheridan finally get to AR or Car talk. Not sure the original questions were answered, but fun and a lively discussion were had none the less. Hear it yourself - In a Few Minutes
AR/VR or Car: Part I - In a Few Minutes
February 02, 2021 10:02 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBThe question Ken put to Allison Sheridan was which does she think we’ll see first from Apple: A Car? Or something AR/VR? Mostly they ended up talking about why VR talk annoys her. Hear why - In a Few Minutes
China’s Secure Quantum Network: It’s News to Allison - In a Few Minutes
February 01, 2021 10:02 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBChina has a quantum network that employs an encryption method called Quantum Key Distribution. Allison Sheridan tried to make Ken understand it. Plus - Ken’s not on a mission to get Allison to like music, even if she thinks he is. Don’t ask her about Weezer. Do ask her about Earth, Wind, and Fire - In a Few Minutes
Bryan Chaffin Spins the Wheel of Stuff (Again) - In a Few Minutes
January 29, 2021 10:02 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBAn app he loves! His most recent concert! Animal, vegetable, or mineral? Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer, spins the Wheel of Stuff - In a Few Minutes
Can We PLEASE Get Some Services?!? - In a Few Minutes
January 28, 2021 10:02 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBKen’s still on about Apple getting into healthcare while Bryan Chaffin simply wants to bum a ride. Services we’d like from Apple - In a Few Minutes
AR and VR with BC - In a Few Minutes
January 27, 2021 10:02 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MBBloomberg says Apple is working on a VR headset. B.C. (Bryan Chaffin) is not so sure. Realities virtual and augmented discussed - In a Few Minutes
Building a Better Mac with Bryan Chaffin - In a Few Minutes
January 26, 2021 10:02 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBWhile Mac fans are fans of Macs, they all have ideas about how to make them better. Bryan Chaffin - Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer tells us what he wants from future Apple computers - In a Few Minutes
Moves in Cryptocurrency: It’s News to Bryan - In a Few Minutes
January 25, 2021 09:07 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MBCryptocurrency isn’t news to Bryan Chaffin, though recent moves in cryptocurrency are. Cryptocurrency IS news to Ken. Let Bryan talk him through it - In a Few Minutes
Peter Cohen Spins the Wheel of Stuff (Again) - In a Few Minutes
January 15, 2021 08:51 - 13 minutes - 8.94 MBThe most recent concert! Real life hero! The scariest thing he’s ever done! The Terror Never Stops™ when Peter Cohen steps up again to spin the Wheel of Stuff! Sponsored this week by RemoteHQ - Go to remotehq.co/minutes and use code "minutes" for three-months free