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Reconcilable Differences 128: Ciao, Francesco Rinaldi!
April 17, 2020 00:45 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThings kick off with John describing an unknown movie in bullets and Merlin thinking it sounds a little like Batman. Of course, this just ends up leading to John chiding Merlin for not utilizing his quarantine time to finish his long-overdue homework. The guys end up talking about the confusingly-titled resurrection of Merlin's old podcast. John has questions, and Merlin does his best to respond. Sometimes, you wanna give yourself a blue ocean, even if you never end up changing very much. Mu...
Material 251: Dogs and Cats Living Together
April 16, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBAndy dusts off his Pixelbook, and Flo wonders how to sanitize hers. We're both elated that Apple and Google are working together for the greater good and curious about whether we'll get the Android-running smartwatch of our dreams once Google starts developing its chips. We also discuss Chromebooks and their reliance on Progressive Web Apps.
Rocket 275: Finally, Contact Tracing
April 16, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIt's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Finally… Final Fantasy VII!!
Adapt 23: Modular Computing and iPad Sizes
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFederico and Ryan discuss using the iPad Pro as a modular computer, and the pros and cons of the 12.9-inch and 11-inch models in different setups. Afterwards, a Keynote presentation about, to the surprise of no one, the iPad.
Connected 290: You Strike Me as a Wheel Guy
April 15, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 75 MBFederico rejects a new iPhone charging solution, Myke opens a new store and Stephen passes a collection basket to add a set of wheels to his Mac Pro. Then, the three talk about the new iPhone SE.
Under the Radar 189: Watchsmith
April 15, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBThe launch of David's new app that pushes the boundaries of watchOS and finally makes our smartwatch faces actually smart.
Clockwise 342: I, Too, Am Concerned About My Isolation Beard
April 15, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBHow do we organize our smartphone home screens? What are some ways companies are pivoting in the wake of COVID-19? How have our tech purchasing habits been impacted by COVID-19? Have the "shelter in place" orders affected our tech use? Kathy Campbell and Jeremy Burge join Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent to answer these questions!
The Pen Addict 406: Maruzen After Lunch
April 15, 2020 15:45 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBWhat would it be like to go on your lunch break and walk into one of the best stationary shops in the world? Brad and Myke ponder this question, along with “Who is Kumamon?” in this wide-ranging, pasta-ordering podcast.
Make Do 54: Don't Tell Me How To Hobby
April 15, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWe take on a listener question about feeling like you’re not doing your hobby right and producing worthy things, and how that can make you hesitate to even do it at all.
Focused 97: Emotional Overload
April 14, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBDavid & Mike continue the overload series with a look at emotional overload. They consider the value of introspection, share some fun distractions, and discuss being ok with not being productive.
Parallel 27: Fast Shipping. Looks Great!
April 14, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MBHow do product reviewers work? Do the people who evaluate gadgets for your favorite sites do rigorous testing, or rely on their gut to form an opinion? And who are they writing for? We talk with two people who review tech products about what it takes to write an authoritative post that people looking to buy will actually want to read.
Upgrade 293: Opt In Your Face
April 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBApple and Google join up to start tracing COVID-19 contacts, Apple makes a bunch of TV shows available to watch for free, Disney faces strong headwinds, and Bloomberg adds a bit of normalcy with a report about the next generation of iPhones. Then Myke at the Movies is sent back in time by whales to watch "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home."
Mac Power Users 531: Teaching with GoodNotes, with David MacDonald
April 12, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBDr. David MacDonald is a musician and professor with a unique way of using the iPad, Apple TV and GoodNotes together to engage and equip his students.
Automators 47: The Daily Brief
April 10, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, Rosemary and David dive into how they do a daily brief with Shortcuts on their devices.
Material 250: Power Thoughts
April 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBYAY! Flo and Andy are reunited, and it sounds so good. The two gather around this week's virtual campfire in celebration of their 250th episode of Material. We discuss what we've been binging on television and whether we think the next set of Pixel Buds will be worth the cash. We also chat about Google Stadia going free—except it's not because you have to sign up for the trial period or buy a game outright to play anything—and a neat camera trick facilitated by the Google Arts and Culture app...
Rocket 274: WeWork Continues
April 09, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3.
Flashback 5: Three Failed Game Consoles
April 09, 2020 16:15 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn this episode, Quinn and Stephen explore three failed game consoles: the Apple Pippin, Nintendo Virtual Boy and the Ouya.
The Test Drivers 5: What is a Laptop in 2020?
April 09, 2020 15:15 - 58 minutes - 55.6 MBWhat portable computers do we use every day, and what is the landscape looking like right now?
Connected 289: Let Me Remember My Opinion
April 08, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis week, Myke talks about a sale on Cinema Displays, then the guys move on discuss Federico's recent iPad article on modularity, the possibilities of widgets in iOS 14 and Stephen's Mac Madness winner and picks.
Clockwise 341: The Fiddliest of Fiddly Fiddlers
April 08, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MBOur remote tech troubleshooting tips, the most and least fiddly tech, how the open web benefited our learning, and whether Quibi is genius or madness.
The Pen Addict 405: The Biggest Flex
April 08, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBBrad and Myke discuss some of the newest products to cross their desks, while trying to sort out why certain pens in a certain price range are all the rage these days. Plus, we share our continued love and support for the Visconti Iopenna.
Liftoff 121: Apollo 13
April 07, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn the spring of 1970, NASA launched what would be the third mission to walk on the moon, but almost nothing went to plan, putting the crew in peril until the moment they splashed down.
Ungeniused 102: Pink Lakes
April 07, 2020 15:15 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBNot all bodies of water are blue, and not all saltwater is the same. On this episode, Myke and Stephen belly flop into the weird world of pink lakes.
Pictorial 10: Google Arts & Culture
April 07, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBQuinn and Betty virtually visit the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea and explore the art exhibit features of Google Arts & Culture.
Material 249: An Elephant On Your Desktop
April 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week, it's another Andy solo special. We'll talk about Google attempting its part during the pandemic, without being too creepy about how they go about it. Then, Andy is A Weensy Bit Upset with Apple for acquiring the company behind his favorite weather app and tanking many Play Store weather apps in the process. Andy will also guide you through why 3D objects have started showing up in Google Search results.
Upgrade 292: Don't Look Over There!
April 06, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBHow will COVID-19 change the future of consumer technology? Why is Zoom the videoconferencing tool of the moment, and why has it had so many security and privacy issues? We ask the big questions this week, and also discuss Amazon's ability to sell and rent movies on iOS, the mystifying launch of the Quibi video service, and how moving to a virtual workspace is affecting Apple.
Mac Power Users 530: Working From Home
April 05, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBAll of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home.
Reconcilable Differences 127: Advice Nurse
April 02, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBOn top of all the sheltering-in-place, John is nursing a new injury, and Merlin doesn't love hearing it described at all. This leads to some medical technology discussion plus an on-air debriding agent demo. In a main topic, your hosts try to share some ideas on sustainably working remotely from home. History and experience can be pretty good teachers, but working yourself to a damaged nub is a terrible game for the young and should be considered harmful. And, then there's the technology we...
Rocket 273: Stonk Go Up
April 02, 2020 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. Then, we're playing the Stalk Market — excuse me, the stonk market — in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Rocket!!
Under the Radar 188: watchOS Business Prospects
April 02, 2020 12:45 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThe business side of Apple Watch app development in 2020.
Adapt 22: Cursors and Keyboards in iPadOS 13.4
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIt's been a big two weeks for iPad news. Federico and Ryan discuss the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard, then go deep on mouse and trackpad support and full keyboard access in iPadOS 13.4.
Clockwise 340: How Often Do I Have to Wash My Hair?
April 02, 2020 02:30 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MBCan Fitbit's new wearable take on the Apple Watch? How do you balance privacy, security, and reaching out to family during COVID-19? Can you use an iPad as your primary device? Should macOS support touch interaction? Answers to all these questions can be found within!
Connected 288: The God of Beginnings, Gates, Transitions and Duality
April 01, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBMac Madness is down to the final two machines, and Myke explains why it is all Stephen's fault. Then, Federico takes everyone on a tour of high-resolution audio apps for the iPhone and iPad ... which are all *wild.* Lastly, we check the temperature of the room on Apple's Dark Sky acquisition.
The Pen Addict 404: Maybe a Pen Canoe
April 01, 2020 15:45 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBBrad went on a shopping spree for National Pencil Day - did you? He also went down a rabbit hole of discovery with fountain pen inks, and tried to sort out why this, and why now. It’s a question for the ages.
Make Do 53: Stu-stu-studio
April 01, 2020 14:15 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBA whole room? A rented space? A tiny corner? There are lots of ways to set up a studio for the stuff you make. Not everything will work for all people, but there are a lot of things that can be good to think about.
Thoroughly Considered 58: Nothing Can Stop Us Now
April 01, 2020 10:30 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBMyke, Tom & Dan discuss all of their elaborate plans for April Fools this year. Just kidding, we talk about how the coronavirus is affecting our businesses and then iPad trackpads.
Mac Power Users 514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter
December 10, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBDavid and Stephen interview Thomas Grove Carter, a video editor who has been using Final Cut Pro X on the 2019 Mac Pro with the Pro Display XDR. They talk about the power of the new machine, it's flexibility and how it unlocks new types of workflows for video editors.
Cortex 94: State of the Apps 2020
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBGrey has settled on a writing tool, Myke has refined his research workflow, and they both discuss their favourite software for 'State of the Apps 2020'.
Upgrade 275: Remove All of the Holes
December 09, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBRumors of a forthcoming iPhone without any lightning or USB ports make us ponder why Apple would consider such a move and what its ramifications would be. Also, Apple basks in Golden Globe nominations and steps into movie-industry controversy and Jason explains why most people don't need a Mac Pro.
Analog(ue) 171: Five Finger Discount
December 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBCasey prepares the way, Thanksgiving is discussed.
Mac Power Users 513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees
December 08, 2019 14:15 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBStephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future.
Automators 38: Simon Leeb and Pushcut
December 06, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBApp developer Simon Leeb joins us to talk about his automation journey that turned into building an automation app, Pushcut. We also stray into the world of iBeacon and automation.
Material 232: Founders Get Lost
December 05, 2019 20:45 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBAndy gets his thoughts out about Google's casting abilities. Then, we talk about Larry and Sergey's hand-off of the company keys to Sundar Pichai and why it's not entirely surprising after all this time. We'll also update you on the status of the Thanksgiving Four before pointing you to a revealing interview with YouTube's Susan Wojcicki. We'll end off the episode on a high note, discussing the Google Play Store's "Best of 2019" list.
Rocket 256: Reverse Rocket Rule
December 05, 2019 20:15 - 58 minutes - 51.5 MBLarry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer.
Connected 272: If the Issue Persists, Contact Apple
December 04, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBApple is handing out awards, and Myke is dealing with the fallout of his TV purchase. Stephen is aware that musicians exist and Federico wants all the 2020 rumors to be true.
Clockwise 323: Everything in My Computing Life is Chaos
December 04, 2019 18:30 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MBBest tech gifts given and received, the future of the HomePod, how we deal with all our photos, and unplugging while on vacation.
Thoroughly Considered 56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?
December 04, 2019 17:30 - 49 minutes - 48 MBThe boys recommend some gifts for the holidays, with the caveat that they must have owned and used them for over a year.
The Pen Addict 388: Alligator 🐊
December 04, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSometimes our show titles make complete sense. Sometimes they don’t. Which one is it this week? Also, are you ready to break the bank on your next Retro 51?
Liftoff 113: Barbecue Freezer
December 03, 2019 21:00 - 52 minutes - 49.4 MBCommercial Crew is moving forward, Vikram's crash site has been found, and there's a big black hole in the news. There are also claims of a new particle, but questions surround the announcement.
Ungeniused 93: The Loch Ness Monster
December 03, 2019 16:15 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBDeep under the waters of Loch Ness swims a mystery that has haunted humankind for centuries ... or it could be exploding logs and hoaxes. Who knows?