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Adapt 36: iPhone and Chill
October 15, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBApple 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 MBWhat 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 MBThe 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 MBSettling 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 MBSailor 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 MBTiff 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 MBMichael 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 MBJason 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 MBWith 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 MBMyke 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 MBBonus 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 MBChanges 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 MBIt'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 MBThank 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 MBApple 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 MBIn 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 MBApple 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 MBWhat 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 MBWe 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 MBJason 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 MBThe typeface almost everyone loves to hate.
Parallel 36: I'm Aiming for Magic
October 06, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBWe 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 MBTechtober 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 MBIt'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 MBLiana 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 MBMyke, 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 MBIn 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 MBIt'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.
Reconcilable Differences 140: I Know What to Do in a Tree
October 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn follow-up, John has extensive clarifications regarding the importance of saucing the pasta in accordance with his instructions. So, of course, he also has some more instructions. Ultimately, John just wants to help you, the listener. Moving on to kids and eating, your hosts contrast their views on how to manage a constantly moving target. Merlin doesn't want to contribute to an eating disorder, and John has grave concerns about whether his son could survive when confronted with an unopen...
Rocket 300: Dessert
October 01, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBTo celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn.
Adapt 35: Third-Party iPadOS 14 Apps
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLots of third-party apps have updated with support for iPadOS 14 features, and Federico and Ryan want to share some of their favorites.
Connected 314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020)
September 30, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBApple is on the verge of releasing new emoji, so it is time for Federico to try to guess their names.
Clockwise 366: There's a Microphone in My Mouth
September 30, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBAmazon's Ring's Always Home Cam drone, how the pandemic has affected our social media habits, our thoughts on online services outages, and a technology retrospective.
The Pen Addict 430: Better than the G2
September 30, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe Pilot G2 is a good gel ink pen. There are better gel ink pens right next to it on the store shelf, and Brad digs into the ones you should consider the next time you are stocking up.
Make Do 65: Glass and New Things
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe get into Tiff's new hobby, and talk a little bit about getting into new things.
Focused 109: Email Workflows
September 29, 2020 15:15 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBDavid & Mike revisit the topic of email and discuss their current workflows. They share how and when they process email, what they use to do it, and the strategies they use to break free from their inboxes long enough to do some actual work.
Under the Radar 201: Widgetsmith
September 29, 2020 14:30 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBDave's app is number one in the App Store! We explore the mind-bending scale and perspective of such a defining moment in an indie developer's career.
Upgrade 318: Four Weeks Out or Tomorrow
September 28, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis week widget mania sweeps the nation, Jason goes to an Apple Store to buy a Solo Loop, and Tim Cook ponders Apple's work-from-home culture.
Top Four 68: Smencils ✏️👃
September 28, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBWe somehow made a podcast out of sniffing 55 scented pencils.
Mac Power Users 555: iOS 14 Extravaganza
September 27, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBiOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future.
Automators 59: iOS 14 Shortcuts
September 25, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this episode, David and Rosemary dive into the iOS 14 update to Shortcuts and what it brings to all of us - as well as how they're using it.
Material 274: Put a Ring On It
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBFlo is hoping that Google figures out a way to keep kids from growing up too fast and Andy finally commits to the Pixel 4a. We talk about how Chrome OS is also doing a bunch of growing on its own. Then, why Google is adopting a hybrid work-from-home model and how to use the new COVID transmission layer on Google Maps. For those on Android 11, we help you unlock the secret kitty game. _Kitties!_
20 Macs for 2020 8: Mac IIcx and IIci (#13)
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 11.7 MBYou know about the Macintosh, but do you know about the sequel? The Macintosh II was huge--literally. But its compact successors might be the pinnacle of late 80s/early 90s Apple design.
Rocket 299: Pre-Order Season
September 24, 2020 17:45 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBXbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode, which will not doubt have changed completely by the time you listen to it. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool!
The Test Drivers 17: Next Gen is Here
September 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBXbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?
Connected 313: Trojan Horse in My Phone
September 23, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBFederico is using Base64 to make wallpapers, Myke's iPad mini is out of space and Stephen is upset about Apple's new GMT watch face. Also discussed: what iOS 14 is doing to our home screens and what others are doing with widgets.
Clockwise 365: Skeuomorphism is Never Dead
September 23, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBHomescreen customization, favorite iOS 14 features and bugs, the devices on which we work, and vintage tech we coveted.
The Pen Addict 429: Name of the Pen on the Pen
September 23, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBMyke is back after a week on the lam and we have a lot to catch up on! Kickstarter campaigns, pen releases, charity drives - all of the things on this jam-packed episode.
Liftoff 133: The World’s Most Expensive WeWork
September 22, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe recent announcement of phosphine being detected in Venus' atmosphere could have a major effect on future scientific missions, so Jason is excited about space blimps again. Then, Stephen walks through NASA's most recent Artemis roadmap, and the guys discuss what the future of the program could look like if the White House changes hands next year.
Pictorial 22: Mail Art
September 22, 2020 18:45 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBQuinn loves to talk about art that can be sent through the mail, and Betty has seen an exhibit about this at the Art Gallery of Ontario, so this just might be the quintessential Pictorial topic. We also look at some major markers in the history of mail as an art movement.