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Automators 62: Automation Fun with Alex Cox
November 06, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBAlex Cox joins the Automators this week to talk home automation, Drafts, Shortcuts, and how to learn new automation.
Material 280: The Next American President
November 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBAndy and Flo keep it quick this week because we know you've got some nail-biting to get back to. We discuss YouTube's failure at stifling U.S. election misinformation, plus what "Internet Imperialists" do with their time off. We also discuss the pros and cons of using a Google VPN, the latest manufacturing drama with the Pixel 5, and why folks are still kvetching en masse about the new Google app icons.
20 Macs for 2020 13: Power Mac G4 Cube (#8)
November 06, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.8 MBThere may have never been a Mac more aligned with Steve Jobs's personal quirks than the Power Mac G4 Cube. It was a spectacular failure.
Rocket 305: Who Cares!
November 05, 2020 19:45 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night! But first, a divergence into Netflix's terrible adaptation of Rebecca.
Connected 319: The Rickies (November 2020)
November 04, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBStephen returns to his co-hosts to hold the third Apple Event Rickies in as many months. (If there's not Mac news next week, everyone is in trouble.)
Clockwise 371: I Don't Need to Lidar a Squirrel
November 04, 2020 19:45 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat has us excited about Apple Silicon Macs, the iPhones we're currently using, our smartphone photography habits, and the tech we want but know we'll never use.
The Pen Addict 435: Fine Fine Medium Line
November 04, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBBrad did some shopping for Fountain Pen Day. Did you? We talk about a couple of new acquisitions, and then listen live as Myke stumbles upon a secret.
Liftoff 136: Don’t Tell the Boss
November 03, 2020 19:45 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBZac Hall from Space Explored and 9to5Mac joins Jason to discuss the post-election future of NASA (and administrator Jim Bridenstine), the 20th anniversary of the permanent habitation of the International Space Station, a bunch of news about the moon, and OSIRIS-REx taking a bite out of Bennu.
Pictorial 25: Campaign Posters
November 03, 2020 17:15 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBAfter briefly acknowledging the 2020 election, we talk about some fascinating campaign posters throughout American history and explore the development of the iconic Obama "Hope" poster.
Ungeniused 116: Government Cheese
November 03, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBSometimes, Uncle Sam has to step in and rescue the dairy industry.
The Test Drivers 20: Is the iPhone 12 Worth It?
November 03, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBGames consoles are being unboxed, AMD is upping their game once again, and Austin has the iPhone 12.
Upgrade 324: The 2020 November Event Draft
November 02, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBSurprise! Jason and Myke predict what will happen at next week's Apple media event, in the form of an impromptu draft. There's a lot of speculation about Apple silicon, but we've thrown in a few wacky picks just to keep things interesting. Also, Apple TV+ snags Jon Stewart, "Ted Lasso" is a word-of-mouth hit, and the Mac has its best quarter of sales in its 36-year history.
Mac Power Users 560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin
November 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBStephen and David are joined by Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, author and developer of the Mac app Hook. He explains how we typically gather, process and use data, and how our computing devices can assist — and detract — in that work.
Parallel 38: iPhone 12/12 Pro Review, part 1
October 31, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHow do Apple's iPhone 12 and 12 Pro stack up from an accessibility perspective? In part 1 of my review, I tackle some hardware basics. Do their size, weight, grippability, displays and camera features make them compelling options for people with disabilities? This generation of phones also extend the accessibility features of iOS, using machine-learning and, in the 12 Pro, the LIDAR scanner. [Transcript](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/relayparallel/par_038.docx)
Top Four 69: Card Games ♦️♣️♥️♠️
October 31, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBOur favorite card games playable with a standard deck — or at least by ruining the top half of one.
Material 279: Insults and Absurdities
October 30, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBHappy Halloween! This week's tantalizingly scary podcast is made even more so by an intense and thorough breakdown of the latest in congressional whining. We point out the atrocities and absurdities, plus the casual racism flung toward Sundar Pichai. We also discuss Stadia's Very Bad, No Good Social Media Day, and we pay homage to the Google apps and services that have gone to the other side.
20 Macs for 2020 12: iMac G4 (#9)
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBOne of Apple's greatest design triumphs was meant to set the company up for the next decade. Instead, it became a false start--and a rejected design direction ended up being more functional, if less inspirational.
Presentable 96: The Employee-Owned Design Agency
October 30, 2020 12:45 - 56 minutes - 52 MBSpecial guest Andy Budd returns to the program. He's one of the founders of UK-based design agency Clearleft, and we discuss the firm's recent shift to being employee-owned.
Reconcilable Differences 142: The Threshing Machine
October 29, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThings kick off with a discussion of election plans. What a time. In an addendum to a previous topic, John talks about what it was like to actually attend the infamous Action Park as a kid. This leads to a discussion of the roller coasters and thrill rides that Merlin adores and young John very much did not. In the extended members-only episode, John and Merlin listen to music that was personally recommended to them by you, the listeners. Go to to become a member today. (_Recorded on Thur...
Rocket 304: Chips' Challenge
October 29, 2020 19:45 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland.
Adapt 37: The iPad Air
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBNow that the iPad Air is in users’ hands, including Federico’s, Ryan quizzes his friend on all the finer details of the new device, especially as compared to the iPad Pro.
Connected 318: Come On Fe, It's a Qi
October 28, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 151 MBStephen is not here this week, but that doesn't stop the Europeans from discussing headphones, wireless charging, new app updates, and the iPhone 12 Pro.
Clockwise 370: We All Deserve a Break
October 28, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 13.7 MBOur search engine habits and whether we'd change them, our thoughts and fears re: autonomous driving, rumors of reverse charging on iPhone 12, and how we feel about Facebook logins for Oculus.
Under the Radar 203: Modernizing Overcast
October 28, 2020 15:45 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBRefactoring and rewriting the foundations of a 6-year-old Objective-C codebase using Swift and modern APIs.
The Pen Addict 434: Trick Ink Window
October 28, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe results of the Great Pen Addict Slack Survey are in! Brad and Myke break it all down, plus discuss new, and strange, pens from TWSBI, making Zines, and what uni-ball is up to in the US.
Make Do 67: More A's To Your Qs!
October 28, 2020 15:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWe take on some great listener questions about important topics like retreats, planning and overplanning, and desserts.
Focused 111: Environmental Focus, with Erik Fisher
October 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBErik Fisher joins us to talk about internal and external distractions, setting up your environment for focused work, dealing with unexpected changes, and building self-awareness.
Upgrade 323: The Edges are More Interesting
October 26, 2020 19:15 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBNew Apple hardware season is in full swing! We review the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and fourth-generation iPad Air. Myke and Jason find themselves drawn to different models for aesthetic reasons. And in Upstream, we discuss why James Bond is probably not coming soon to a streaming service near you.
Thoroughly Considered 63: Big Week
October 26, 2020 15:15 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBStudio 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 MBA 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBFor 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 MBIt 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 MBThis 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 MBReviews 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 MBGoogle 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 MBIt’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 MBAs 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 MBStephen 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 MBWhen 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 MBTechtober 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 MBThis 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 MBGrey 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 MBZac 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 MBIn 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 MBSpecial 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 MBAndy'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 MBThings 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 MBSimone 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.