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Upgrade 368: Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs
August 30, 2021 20:15 - 2 hours - 115 MBIt's the first-ever Upgrade Call-In Show! This week, Myke and Jason answer listener questions about Apple, themselves... and popular dance steps. Go ahead caller--we're listening.
Top Four 79: Fla•Vor•Ice
August 30, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MBThe best flavors to grab on a hot summer day as you push past the children to get to the front of the line.
Mac Power Users 603: Workin' with iWork
August 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBStarting with a pet project for Steve Jobs, all the way to a modern, web-infused set of applications across multiple platforms, iWork has expanded into a suite of tools more than capable of meeting almost anyone's needs. This week, Stephen and David talk through Keynote, Pages and Numbers, giving tips and comparing them to office suites offered by other companies.
Automators 83: Home Automation 2.0
August 27, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode of Automators. David and Rosemary dive into Rosemary's updates to her home automation, smart locks, Home Assistant, and even a cute little robot mop...
Remaster 100: A Celebration of Favourites
August 27, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBHow do you celebrate 100 episodes? By talking about games that mean something to you.
Material 322: Move Out of the Waymo
August 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWaymo's self-driving fleet is coming to San Francisco, and Flo wants a ride. We attempt to figure out why Google dismantled its Health division and why Samsung smartphones are still burning up on airplanes.
Rocket 348: Only Fans, Only Problems
August 26, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 62 MBBut where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we're talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Then, it's a deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte. Would you give up your hard-won GPU to save yourself from an exploding power supply unit? And finally: hey, new Spider-Man! That's an episode of Rocket.
Conduit 4: Big and Little Wind Downs
August 26, 2021 17:15 - 43 minutes - 22.5 MBWinding tasks down is important to make that transition to the next thing as smooth as possible. Kathy and Jay share how they perform Big and Little wind downs every day!
Connected 360: The Luxembourg Incident
August 25, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 85 MBMyke and Federico pick Connected's weirdest listener, look back at Tim Cook's ten years as CEO of Apple, and talk about Federico's new CMS.
Clockwise 413: Not My Parcel, Not My Roof
August 25, 2021 19:15 - 29 minutes - 14 MBWhether we see ourselves one day carrying foldable phones, our thoughts on drone and robot delivery, changing the rules of copyright, and designing our own computers.
Material 320: Freaky Phone
August 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBAfter a bit of catchup, we pummel you with a lumpy helping of Samsung news. It was a big week! Samsung announced new folding phones, new buds, and a new smartwatch that runs the first _new_ version of Wear OS By Samsung and Google Too.
Make Do 87: Your Phone As An Art Tool
August 13, 2021 18:30What are some apps we use for inspiration and creativity? We talk about: Snapseed Phonto Retouch Magic Hour Photoshop Express Year of Color Copic Collection Art Anatomy Procreate Art Studio Pro
Automators 82: Bad AppleScript with Jason Snell
August 13, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBJason Snell joins the Automators to talk about his automation journey, some useful automations, and the promise of Shortcuts for Mac.
Rocket 346: Really Ridiculous Content
August 12, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBApple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children — but is it the right thing to do? Also, hey, new iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hellscape.
Conduit 3: Getting Away, Now!
August 12, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 56.2 MBLooking to get away from the madness? Well, get some fun sounds and learn how to get away with us!
Roboism 45: The Bathroom is Australian
August 12, 2021 03:15 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBA guest co-host comes to assess the smart home situation in the Cox family apartment.
Connected 358: Roast my Dock
August 11, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 124 MBInstead of just texting him, Myke directs much of his follow-up directly an absent Federico. Then, he and Stephen talk about the latest iPhone 13 rumors and roast each other's Docks.
Clockwise 411: A Bigger Budget for My Disappointments
August 11, 2021 18:15 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe tech we can't seem to let go of, what annoyances we'd fix with $50, our feelings on smart TVs, and how automated photo-surfacing apps work (or don't) for us.
The Pen Addict 474: Grippier Grips
August 11, 2021 15:15 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBMyke is back, and allows Brad to regale him with tales of stationary wonder. Brad has new pens (shocker,) new ideas (shocker,) and new writers (shocker!!!) Tune in for all of this stationary goodness.
Liftoff 156: You're Stealing My Rocks
August 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBJason and Stephen are back, catching up on the news. Topics include SLS flight computers, Starliner's continued struggles, the recent incident at the ISS and a lot more.
Ungeniused 135: A Reading of SPAM-Kus
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.12 MBPlease enjoy this small collection of SPAM-related poems, as read by Stephen.
Upgrade 365: Apple's Compromise
August 09, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe discuss Apple's multiple announcements related to child safety, including what prompted Apple's actions, the different ways any technological tool can be used, where Apple has chosen to intervene, and the dangers of sliding down a slippery slope. In lighter news, we also talk about Apple's rediscovery of its online store and various attempts for streaming services to build new franchises. Also, alert Broadway and the West End: we may have invented a new segment.
Mac Power Users 600: Mac Migration & Settings
August 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBThe Apple silicon transition continues to march on, so David and Stephen sit down to talk about how to migrate to a new Mac, and what settings and preferences they recommend changing from the defaults.
Reconcilable Differences 162: A Pile of Bed
August 07, 2021 01:45 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBRemembering various animal actors, enumerating genres that need a name, considering the philosophies behind "bag in a bag," and contrasting college with the ordinary crucibles of post-adolescent life.
Material 319: Fees, Fines, Fo, Fum
August 06, 2021 23:45 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBFlo's finally figured out her computer situation (it's not a Chromebook), and Andy runs out of money to burn. The Pixel 6 got announced this week, but we still only know so little. We run through the numbers of Alphabet's earnings call and where all their money goes, then talk about the new Nest security devices coming through. We also wax poetic on Google's "Switch to Android" app for iPhone users.
Rocket 345: Scholastic Succession
August 05, 2021 17:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn this episode of Rocket, we're not saying anyone was murdered! We're just not. But we ARE saying the RIAA's ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry and their penny-pinching ways won't help creators!! In better news, the OLED Nintendo Switch is looking GOOD and UH-OH… WE WANT IT!!!
Clockwise 410: My Italian Shout
August 04, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBThe return of our pandemic tech setups, our thoughts on Citizen's premium Protect offering, whether we've replaced complicated tech with something less complicated, and how we do — or don't — stream audio throughout our homes.
Under the Radar 223: Defaults
August 04, 2021 15:15 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThe power of default settings and choices, and the impact of changing your app's default behavior.
Connected 357: I Need my Hands, Especially in the Summer
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBMyke is away, so Stephen talks about the Mac Pro and Federico talks about emulating old video games. Also: MagSafe PopSockets, shipping challenges and the future of the Jeremies.
The Pen Addict 473: Nail Time with the Nib Doctor
August 04, 2021 14:00 - 57 minutes - 66 MBBrad upgraded this week and connected with Audrey Matteson, Franklin-Christoph’s one and only Nib Doctor. They thoroughly consider test driving the latest nail polish, and have a bonanza discussing all of the analog(ue) tools you know and love.
Parallel 56: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Tech
August 03, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBBeyond the checkboxes and status reports that tally the numbers of women, people of color, and (on rare occasions) people with disabilities an organization has hired, are the lived experiences of individuals who seek to thrive in a variety of STEM careers. We discuss these topics and lots more with an educator, an engineer and an advocate for meaningful, sustainable DEI in the workplace.
Focused 131: Liminal Thinking
August 03, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBWe're all a lot less objective than we give ourselves credit for. David & Mike attempt to figure out why by considering limiting beliefs, learning loops, and the slippery slope of self-sealing logic.
Upgrade 364: Content Arms Dealer
August 02, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBMyke's headed off on vacation, but before he goes, he's made time to discuss last week's Apple financial results. Then Jason welcomes special guest Julia Alexander for a mega-Upstream about ScarJo v. Disney, the future of the movies, and the current state of affairs for streaming services.
Mac Power Users 599: A Man of the People, with Dr. Drang
August 01, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBDr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities.
Presentable 113: How Designers Can Thrive in the No-Code Movement
July 31, 2021 10:45 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSpecial guest and Chief Creative Technologist at Argo Design Jared Ficklin joins the program. We discuss the interesting trend of "no code" software design, and how it might offer a pathway to understanding in an AI-driven world.
Automators 81: Shortcuts for Mac with Developer Zachary Lineman
July 30, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode of Automators, Rosemary and David are joined by Zach, the creator of JellyCuts - a text IDE for Shortcuts.
Material 318: Little Big Moves
July 30, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBPoor Mona found herself sucked into the YouTube algorithm before the family vacation, and Andy takes a daycation of his own. We go through Google's "About This Result" feature, plus another feature that instantly deletes the last 15 minutes of your search history. Then, another entry into the Google Graveyard, but not before many emojis get a makeover. And finally, a few cutesy Olympic-themed games that are better than the real thing.
Top Four 78: Pasta Shapes 🍝
July 29, 2021 21:30 - 50 minutes - 26.9 MBAfter months of delicious research, we've ranked our favorite extrusions of dried semolina. We tried every shape we could find — yes, even that one.
Rocket 344: Viral News
July 29, 2021 19:15 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBThis week we're discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur.
Conduit 2: When You Can’t Even (Or Odd)
July 29, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 23.9 MBThere were plenty of times when our hosts were incredibly stressed the last week. We weren't the only ones. Based on a request from one of our conductors (our amazing Conduit listeners), we came to talk about how we manage to be productive when we can't even (or odd).
The Test Drivers 37: The Big Valve Surprise
July 29, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 66 MBForget Techtember, it's Tech...uly? Samsung Unpacked is coming, Nothing ear(1) has been unveiled, and Valve have a new plan for handheld PC gaming!
Make Do 86: Can We Just Not?
July 28, 2021 20:45 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSometimes you just have to roll with where your mood takes you. And sometimes that mood is not for making.
Connected 356: Poke a Hole in the Toolbar
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBMyke received his mascot and Federico found another Magsafe wallet. There are even more iPad Mini rumors, and Beta 4 has brought a whole new set of changes to Safari. But don’t worry, the Europeans also want to share some things they love right now.
Clockwise 409: Well A-Cancelly-Doo
July 28, 2021 18:15 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat services we've added (or subtracted) during the pandemic, our Twitter bits that deserve to be shows, what companies we would de-IPO, and the travel tech we find indispensable.
The Pen Addict 472: Pretty Very Also Good
July 28, 2021 15:15 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWe should rename this podcast to Brad Buys Pens, because that is all he has done this summer. We discuss his latest acquisitions, a Pilot Pokemon collab, and an awesome community-focused Leonardo pen about to launch.
Liftoff 155: Apollo 15
July 27, 2021 23:15 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBAs the first J mission, Apollo 15 marked a new era of broader discovery and scientific work on the lunar surface. David Scott, Alfred M. Worden, James Irwin worked to further our understanding of the moon, and were the center of a bit of a scandal after splashdown.
Roboism 44: Woeboism
July 27, 2021 15:45 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBAlex flip flops on their opinion of therapy robots at least three times, and Kathy eloquently explains why the human brain is great, so it's important to take care of.
Ungeniused 134: SPAM
July 27, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBIt's more than a food; it's a lifestyle.
Upgrade 363: Our App Is a Game Now
July 26, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week Myke and Jason join Netflix in pretending to be gamers while cable TV channels pretend to be streaming services. We also ponder a smarter Apple display, and Apple has designs on fancy Hollywood real estate. And Myke goes to the Streaming Services as we discuss "Loki" and the first episode of "Ted Lasso."
Mac Power Users 598: Home Networking
July 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBOur homes and businesses have become more technology-dependent, and having a solid network is more important than ever. This week, the guys talk about what goes into designing and maintaining reliable wired and wireless networks, and give some advice if you're looking to upgrade yours.