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Mac Power Users 624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing
January 23, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBApple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support and attention from the company. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of these apps and which ones could use some love from the folks in Cupertino.
Material 343: Thank You For Being A Friend
January 21, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week, Andy and Flo brace themselves for the return of Google Glass, as rumored through this week's reveal of Project Iris. We talk about YouTube scaling back on original content and why it's struggling to cater to creators. We also touch upon some of the changes coming to Google Pay, and we remember Betty White as Google intended: with roses raining down over a banner splayed across your search results.
Reconcilable Differences 174: Cardamom & Turmeric
January 21, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBAfter some discussion of the pre-flight and Merlin's problematic meal, there's a surprising amount of donut-related content, including identifying the unexpected challenges of running a successful Donut Friday. Merlin has some thoughts on the perils of cute ordering. In follow-up, John highlights some helpful listener responses on LED bulbs. Man, light sure can be complicated. As a main topic, John tells us why Sony is breaking his heart and making his journey to buying a new television mor...
Rocket 369: Crypto.com Presents
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBA huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million.
Connected 381: Roast my iPad Home Screen
January 20, 2022 00:15 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week, the guys offer up their iPad home screens for roasting after the unboxing of the year.
Clockwise 434: ChatBoy110Pedia.com
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBThe streaming services we use regularly, creating or augmenting a tech product, the messaging apps we use, and our NFC experiences.
The Pen Addict 497: Here's My Desk Computer, Here's My Desk Cup
January 19, 2022 16:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBStuff happens this episode, all of it fueled by the mighty coffee bean.
Under the Radar 234: Should You Do It?
January 19, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBSo you have an idea to make an app. Is it available, is it worthwhile, and will you feel good about doing it? What happens if it works?
Parallel 66: Beyond Gaming: Designing VR Experiences for People with Disabilities
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBEnjoying a theme park attraction or playing on a playground isn't always an option of you're a wheelchair user or if you're a kid in a hospital. But virtual reality offers all sorts of ways to make experiences accessible. I'll talk about that with someone who's done it.
Focused 143: Thinking Annually
January 18, 2022 19:45 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBDavid and Mike share some thoughts about what they’re up to in the new year and the personal changes they’re making to their routines.
Upgrade 390: 🦓🦅🦜🐧
January 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBApple's rumored VR headset might not ship until 2023, but will it be the best VR headset ever made? And if so, at what cost? Also, Apple seems to have a settled on a strategy for handling demands to open up payment processing and external web links, and we're frustrated by the decision. Following a silly Wall Street Journal article, Android's SVP got a little too angry about iMessage. Also, we take an unexpected dive into the Users & Groups preference pane.
Mac Power Users 623: Collaboration and Project Planning
January 16, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBVery few people work alone at the top of a mountain. For the rest of us, things like team collaboration and project planning are a very real part of our work. David and Stephen talk about these topics and discuss some of their apps and services that can make working with others easier and more productive.
Automators 93: Automating MacSparky
January 15, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBDavid's made a few changes and it's time for an Automator-style audit. In this episode Rose and David cover email, task management, calendars, desktop setups, web automation, and more.
Material 342: Podcastable Pain
January 14, 2022 01:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week's Nvidia Shield update has Flo wondering if it's time to upgrade her Chromecast with Google TV. Andy has finally achieved "Watch Later" Playlist Zero, and it's just as cathartic as Inbox Zero. Then, you know things are getting interesting when Android's SVP is subtweeting Apple in a public forum. Why is the head of Android speaking candidly about messaging apps? We also discuss MKBHD's recent renunciation of the Pixel 6 Pro and end with the latest details on Google's union-busting t...
Rocket 368: Wordle Wriddles
January 13, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBBrianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?!
The Test Drivers 47: The CES That Wasn't
January 13, 2022 18:15 - 58 minutes - 69.4 MBCES may have been a ghost town, but nothing is going to stop the product announcements.
Conduit 14: Giving Ourselves the Appropriate Amount of Expectations
January 13, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 69.1 MBWhether it's themes, goals, resolutions, or just living by the seat of your pants, you have to make sure the expectations you set for yourself match how the way you (Con) do things.
Connected 380: Light, Fog, Aroma
January 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe iPhone was announced 15 years ago. After the hosts recover from that shocking news, they talk briefly about the 2007 keynote, then move on to discuss some CES news. iOS 15's Photos widget and shameless Wordle clones are also discussed.
Thoroughly Considered 76: Tom’s Future Corner
January 12, 2022 19:45 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBMyke, Tom, and Dan chat some more about Facebook advertising, how Mark Two fulfillment is going, the future of product design for small businesses, and Sir Jony Ive’s Terra Carta seal.
Clockwise 433: My Work Nest is Pretty Well Feathered
January 12, 2022 19:45 - 29 minutes - 14 MBThe last tech we bought for our home workplaces, the tyranny of choice with subscription service content, non-smartwatch wearables we'd like, and the state of printers in the year 2022.
Make Do 94: Color Me Intrigued
January 12, 2022 16:45 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIt's time for our January challenge - making art using only three colors! Who is happy with the selection they got, and who is a little scared and confused?
The Pen Addict 496: Pen TMZ
January 12, 2022 16:15 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBBrad and Myke go behind the scenes this week and talk about talking with brands, distributors, and retailers. What are the pros and cons of digging deeper into the stationery industry?
Downstream 8: Everyone's Talking About Bruno
January 11, 2022 22:30 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIt's a new year! Disney has moved another Pixar movie out of theaters and onto Disney+. Why "Don't Look Up" was the perfect movie for Netflix. "Yellowstone" is a legitimate hit and yet nobody is truly happy about it. And we've got a Spider-Man box office check-in, HBO Max is doing all right by us, and we've got letters from listeners!
Ungeniused 143: Sleeved Blankets
January 11, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBIf it's cold outside when you listen to this, Stephen and Myke have just the product for you!
Pictorial 51: Concert Posters
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 23.7 MBFor our first episode of 2022, Betty is walking Quinn through a brief history of concert posters: the good, the bad, and the psychedelic.
Upgrade 389: I Have Extra Buttons
January 10, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBWe discuss why it's useful to take time every once in a while to pull back and look at the big picture instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day grind. Also, Jason built himself a tool to make his life easier, Apple may be gearing up for its next event, and listeners have lots of questions about Apple displays.
Mac Power Users 622: Exploring HomeKit with Shane Whately
January 09, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBStephen and David are joined by HomeKit expert Shane Whately to talk about the apps, products and automations that can be used together to make any home smarter. With HomeKit, anyone can scale from a single smart bulb to a house full of technology.
Mac Power Users 622: Exploring HomeKit with Shane Whatley
January 09, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBStephen and David are joined by HomeKit expert Shane Whatley to talk about the apps, products and automations that can be used together to make any home smarter. With HomeKit, anyone can scale from a single smart bulb to a house full of technology.
Analog(ue) 197: I Enjoy It But I’m Very Bad At It
January 09, 2022 11:45 - 1 hour - 100 MBMyke thinks Casey is bad at Wordle, Casey thinks he's bad at everything else.
Material 341: Counting On
January 08, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBGoogle announces more compatibility with its Fast Pair technology and more integrations with Android Auto. Then, the ITC found Google guilting of violating patents filed by Sonos. What does that mean for your Nest devices at home? We'll also discuss why a lawsuit claims Google paid off Apple to stay out of its business and why DuckDuckGo's CEO claims Google is abusing its control of Chrome extensions.
Reconcilable Differences 173: The Chicken Project
January 06, 2022 23:15 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBJohn opens with a question, and Merlin admits to thinking about John in the morning. This leads to some U2 content and quick look at Disney's _Encanto_. In follow-up, John shares some updates on his freezer situation and implies that he still plans to talk about his body soon. This week's main topic concerns Merlin's Wisdom Project.
Flashback 25: On PC Clones & The End of the Road for IBM’s Personal Computer Business
January 06, 2022 21:30 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBIBM quickly lost control of the market it had helped create, going from industry-leader to quietly exiting the personal computer business in just a couple of decades.
Rocket 367: Verdicts
January 06, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBChristina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s).
Roboism 51: Rose, Thorn, and Bud
January 06, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBKathy and Alex try to figure out the best ways for each of them to be a human in 2022.
Connected 379: The Rickies (January 2022)
January 06, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 154 MBIt's a new dawn It's a new day There's a new Chairman For us And we're feeling good
Under the Radar 233: The Road (Still) Ahead
January 05, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBHow our expectations for 2021 panned out, and the kind of work we're planning to do in 2022.
Clockwise 432: By “Read” I Mean “Listen”
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBHow we turn our digital photographs into physical media, our experiences with external monitors, our thoughts on an audiobook service from Apple, and the AR/VR headset features that would appeal to us.
The Pen Addict 495: Parter Jocker
January 05, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIt’s a new year, so it is time for new themes. And new stationery. And new brand names that Brad makes up on the fly. Happy 2022!
Focused 142: Sparky Gets Focused
January 04, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBSparky finally put his money where his mouth is and he's doing just one thing now. In this episode, Mike has questions and David has answers.
Upgrade 388: The Year of the Headset
January 03, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBWe spend our first episode of 2022 discussing what we think Apple will do this year. Is it finally time for an Apple product you put on your face? Jason and Myke also discuss changes they're planning on making in their working lives for the new year.
Mac Power Users 621: Sparky Freedom
January 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBAfter 15 years of living a double life, David has closed down his law practice and is now working on MacSparky projects full-time.
Automators 92: If This, Then Dave Hamilton
December 31, 2021 22:45 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBDavid and Rosemary were joined by Dave Hamilton, the man with many automations - from nap time to making a window stay put, there's plenty of fun ideas to steal.
Presentable 123: Finale
December 31, 2021 11:45 - 11 minutes - 25.7 MBA look back at the topics, trends, and guests that defined the Presentable in this final episode of the podcast.
Material 340: A Googley Look Back
December 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIt's that weird week before Christmas and New Year's, so Andy and Flo are taking some time for reflection. We'll look back at the ways Google won us over in 2021. The Pixel 6, its revamped security cameras, and its attempt at reviving Wear OS were all extremely valiant efforts. We'll also take stock of some of Google's follies throughout the year, both internally and externally, before paying our respects to those we have lost to the Google Graveyard.
Remaster 104: Game of the Year 2021
December 30, 2021 18:45 - 56 minutes - 65.4 MBThis is apparently a Game of the Year episode...
Rocket 366: Delicious Tumblr Drama
December 30, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIt would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment.
Conduit 13: Happiness First, Productivity Second
December 30, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 71.5 MBKathy has lots to be thankful for, Jay is unfortunately unwell, but Rosemary was on standby! Time to review the end of the year and how you finish things or let them go, before getting started on the next new adventure.
The Test Drivers 46: Test Drive to Survive: 2021
December 30, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBAustin got an iPad mini and an Analogue Pocket, Myke got the macOS update he wanted, and the boys recap the 2021 F1 season.
Clockwise 431: Eat My Virtual Hat
December 29, 2021 20:45 - 29 minutes - 14 MBWhat tech had the biggest impact on us in 2021, our predictions for the most surprising tech story of 2022, whether we seek out short-form videos, and our biggest tech irritations of the last year.
The Pen Addict 494: The Centre is Twisty
December 29, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBMyke unboxes the Drillog live on the show this week. It goes … well? We break it all down, plus discuss early planning for the new year, and an interesting notebook format to check out.