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Thoroughly Considered 63: Big Week

October 26, 2020 15:15 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Studio Neat gets a new logo and launch some new Material Docks. Then, the boys talk about the new iPhones, specifically the flat-sidedness.

Mac Power Users 559: Research Apps

October 25, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

A few new research applications have popped over the last year, joining some true Mac legends. To see what is what, David went on a quest, and has returned to share with Stephen the wisdom he gained while exploring.

Remaster 91: The Next Gen is (nearly) Here.

October 24, 2020 18:30 - 45 minutes - 52 MB

We are on the eve of the next Xbox and PlayStation... Let's get caught up.

Automators 61: Widget Homescreen Nerdery

October 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

In this episode, David and Rosemary look at the widgets in iOS 14 and how you can automate to make sure you have the data you need, under your thumb.

20 Macs for 2020 11: Power Computing (#10)

October 23, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 17.6 MB

For a couple of years in the mid-90s, the Mac market was enthralled by a clonemaker with great deals and riotous marketing.

Material 278: Malarkey

October 22, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

It really is a week of pure malarkey, as Google is not only put through the wringer by the Department of Justice but called out for providing its AI tech for border surveillance—yes, _that_ border. To lighten things up, we try humming songs for Google to guess.

Rocket 303: Well, This is a Fun One

October 22, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

This week on Rocket we're eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom scandal. Then, it's the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone on the show. Finally, the DOJ is actually pursuing an antitrust suit against Google. What will come of it?

Connected 317: Captain Flip Flop

October 21, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Reviews have landed for the iPhone 12 and iPad Air. The trio talk through the coverage, including Federico's iPad Air article. Also: Stephen asks for help with a problem, and Myke is very excited about how gold phones are made.

Clockwise 369: It's the Tip of the Iceberg, but the Iceberg is Also On Fire

October 21, 2020 18:30 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MB

Google in the government's antitrust crosshairs, politicians streaming video games, our cloud storage habits, and what the heck is going on with 5G.

The Pen Addict 433: Why would you do that‽

October 21, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

It’s a business-heavy podcast this week, as we talk about bits of news across the stationery industry. We also discuss the upcoming virtual Detroit Pen Show, and a couple of new products on Brad’s desk.

Pictorial 24: Indigenous Artists (Part 2)

October 20, 2020 22:15 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB

As a follow-up to our last episode, we talk about some contemporary Indigenous artists, including Carl Beam and Dyani White Hawk.

Liftoff 135: Space is Full of Rocks

October 20, 2020 18:45 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB

Stephen comes with good news about InSight's Mole, and Jason says there probably aren't aliens on Venus. Also: OSIRIS-REx is due for a big day and the space industry in China is heating up.

Ungeniused 115: The Waffle House Index

October 20, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MB

When it comes to assessing storm damage, keeping an eye on cheap breakfast food may be the best way to do things.

The Test Drivers 19: Goodbye Z Flip..?

October 20, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Techtober won’t stop! iPhone 12, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T. One of them is threatening the Z Flip Gang... but which?

Upgrade 322: Aux In, Cows Out

October 19, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 79 MB

This week we're picking up the pieces on last week's October Apple event. What have we learned about the HomePod and iPhone 12? There's a lot to unpack here. And in other news, Apple has decided that 2020 is the right time to become MTV.

Cortex 107: A Visual Bombardment

October 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Grey welcomes a widgety world, Myke is happy with his big phone decision, and they both show off their iOS 14 Home Screens.

Mac Power Users 558: Apple Hardware Season, with Zac Hall

October 18, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Zac Hall from 9to5Mac and Space Explored joins David and Stephen to talk about the state of the Apple Watch's software and hardware, as well as Apple's new iPhones.

Parallel 37: Getting Nerdy with Low Vision and Videoconferencing

October 17, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this solo show, I talk about how I've set up and problem-solved for daily video calls and video podcasts. It's a lot! I've included helpful personal experiences and tips that apply whether you're using Zoom, Google Meet, Skype or Teams. It's about looking good on video if video is hard for you to see.

Presentable 95: What Does Representation in Design Really Look Like?

October 16, 2020 13:15 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Special guest Annie Jean-Baptiste joins the show. She’s Google's Head of Product Inclusion and the author of the book, “Building for Everyone.” We discuss how designing products through the lens of representation is not just an ethical choice, but a strong business case as well.

Material 277: Partitioning Our Brains

October 15, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

Andy's sick of Chrome's "phishing" attempts and Flo resents Google Maps spilling the beans on generations-old secrets. We go deep into the House of Representatives' recent anti-trust report and its consensus on Google, then steer it back up with some helpful new accessible Android features. We implore you to try out Google's new art filters in its Arts and Culture app; it's a great way to make yourself look like Van Gough must have felt.

Reconcilable Differences 141: The Panopticon of Frasier

October 15, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Things kick off with a post-mortem on the recent song challenge as well as an extension of that challenge that requires input from you, the listener. Hit us up at [@RecDiffs](https://twitter.com/recdiffs) with `#listen`. John goes a little meta to interrogate how Merlin's brain functions and wonders where a catch phrase *actually* started. Maybe you know? **You** do that. Considering phrases we picked up from relatives and/or TV. John has questions about Merlin's experimental garage panopti...

Rocket 302: Donut Shaped Magnets with Rene Ritchie

October 15, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news.

Adapt 36: iPhone and Chill

October 15, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Apple announced new iPhones this week, so Federico and Ryan get in the event spirit by talking through how they use their iPhones and iPads in different, but complementary ways.

Clockwise 368: Not Your Grandparents' MagSafe

October 14, 2020 23:15 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

What Apple didn't announce this week, whether the smartphone is ready to be our only computer, the portless iPhone of the future, and how we decide which iPhone to buy.

Connected 316: I Overspeakered Myself

October 14, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 150 MB

The dust is settling from Apple's iPhone 12 event and out of the haze steps a Keynote Chairman. Also discussed: MagSafe's return and trustworthy friends.

Under the Radar 202: The Calm After The Storm

October 14, 2020 16:15 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Settling into a baseline, leaving no room to be undercut, and where Widgetsmith goes from here.

The Pen Addict 432: Blacklight Poster Pens

October 14, 2020 15:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Sailor pens or Benu pens? Why not both! We dig into the latest Sailor business news this week, and Brad expresses his love for a brand he was indifferent on for years. We also reminisce about our friend Bob Johnson, owner of the DC Supershow, who passed away last month.

Make Do 66: Done Is Beautiful; Simple Is Hard

October 14, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Tiff reports on her stained glass and Inktober adventures, and we talk about the magic of simplicity.

Focused 110: Focus with Michael Hyatt

October 14, 2020 00:15 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Michael Hyatt joins in to talk about staying focused, drift, scaling back on social media.

Upgrade 321: It's the Hope That Kills You

October 13, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

Jason and Myke break down Apple's iPhone 12 and HomePod mini launch event. Having four new iPhones with different pricing structures and camera options is a bit overwhelming, but they do their best to process it all and provide initial reactions.

Mac Power Users 557: Grading the Intel Era

October 11, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows.

Analog(ue) 182: It Doesn't Seem like an Impossibility

October 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

Myke is settling in to his studio; Casey is well settled in self employment.

Upgrade 320: Apple Silicon and the 2020 October Event Draft

October 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

Bonus episode! Jason and Myke interview Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about the new iPad Air and Apple silicon. Afterward, it's time to fearlessly predict what will happen at Tuesday's Apple media event in the only way Upgrade knows how--via a competitive draft.

Automators 60: Cloud Automation Check-In

October 09, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Changes are afoot in the cloud automation space. IFTTT now has a pro tier. Zapier continues to improve. There's a new player on our radar, Integromat. In this episode, Rose and David break down the current state of cloud automation.

Material 276: 90 Million Dollar Tumor

October 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

It's another packed episode this week. Flo and Andy discuss the perilous lure of nostalgia, plus the other big Google news that occurred the week of the big Pixel event and what it means for the company's employees. We gush over our new hardware; Flo has the Nest Audio and Andy has the Chromecast with Google TV. We end with a little about how Google is working to help detect sign language in chat apps.

20 Macs for 2020 10: Mac Portable (#11)

October 09, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MB

Thank goodness there are second chances, because Apple's first attempt to make a portable Macintosh was as inauspicious at it gets.

Rocket 301: Chastity Cage Hackers

October 08, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in.

Connected 315: The Rickies (October 2020)

October 07, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

In the blink of an eye, another round of Rickies is here, this time for Apple's October event.

Clockwise 367: Sitting Here Like a Sucker

October 07, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MB

Apple event expectations, paying for cable even when we're not, early tech adoption, and the home gear we wish were smarter.

The Pen Addict 431: May I Buy This From You?

October 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

What do you think of the Sailor Pen rebrand? How do you review the King of Pen? Is King of Pen even spelled correctly? These are the hard hitting questions Brad and Myke tackle today. Plus, Brad asks if he can buy a pen.

Pictorial 23: Indigenous Artists (Part 1)

October 06, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

We dive into a (very) brief history of Indigenous people in the United States and Canada in order to place contemporary Indigenous artists in context.

Liftoff 134: My Response to Existential Terror, with Dr. Katie Mack

October 06, 2020 19:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Jason and Stephen are joined by Dr. Katie Mack to discuss her book *The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking).*

Ungeniused 114: Comic Sans

October 06, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MB

The typeface almost everyone loves to hate.

Parallel 36: I'm Aiming for Magic

October 06, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

We talk about the many ways to implement home automation with or without a plan. Today's guests agree on a favorite platform, and they're here to tell you why.

The Test Drivers 18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship?

October 06, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Techtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!

Upgrade 319: I'm Gonna Drive My Ferrari Into the Sunset

October 05, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 79 MB

It's all about what's next at Apple this week, as we discuss the ramifications of some early A14 speed tests and ponder the challenges of succession planning at Apple. And what's next for us is an interview with two Apple executives, so it's time to get in your #askupgrade questions.

Mac Power Users 556: Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua

October 04, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Liana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question.

Thoroughly Considered 62: Ten Years

October 03, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MB

Myke, Tom, and Dan celebrate the ten year anniversary of the launch of the original Glif on Kickstarter, and thus, the beginning of Studio Neat.

20 Macs for 2020 9: Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (#12)

October 02, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MB

In an era where Apple liked to show concepts from its design lab in public, one weird Mac prototype somehow became a real product, and was unveiled at the end of the worst Apple keynote in history.

Material 275: Feature Drop

October 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

It's everything and so much more. Andy and Flo recall the days of yore when they could eat molten chocolate lava cakes in dingy restaurants, before running down nearly everything Google announced at this week's Launch Night In. (For those who just want the news, we start at about 20 minutes in.) We go in-depth about the Chromecast with Google TV—including Flo's first 24 hours with it—the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, and the Nest Audio. Plus, a rundown of the virtual event.

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Don McAllister
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Jeff Sheldon
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John Voorhees
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Rene Ritchie
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Sara Dietschy
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