Technically Correct Podcast
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Technically Correct Podcast is a panel discussion about technology and its effect on our lives, that's more about the hosts than tech news.
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40: Allergic To Headphones
September 17, 2015 21:11 - 2 hours - 57.7 MBAs promised, this week’s show covers everything contained in Apple’s keynote last week. Minor updates to the Apple Watch, the iPad Pro, the revamped Apple TV, and of course the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Strap in for a jam-packed episode of opinion as we look at where Apple is heading. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today. Links for this episode Quartz: That double band on the new Apple Watch Hermès has radi...
39: The Teabag Game
September 10, 2015 20:47 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIn this week’s episode of the show your hosts talk about photography, cameras, and the trials and tribulations of being a photographer. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a casual Instagram user, you will be able to relate to this show. This episode was recorded prior to the recent Apple keynote, which will be covered fully in next week’s episode. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today. Links for...
38: It’s The Inconsistency That’s Annoying
September 03, 2015 21:02 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBIn this episode the trio have some final follow up on Apple Pay experiences, talk about the pros and cons of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite, and discuss the platforms that cause them headaches when developing their own personal websites and photography portfolios. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today. Links for this episode Squarespace Wordpress Mark’s pictures on Exposure Richard’s Website Mark’s Webs...
37: Merger, She Wrote
August 27, 2015 21:48 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBThis week we kick off with Simon, who has some final updates regarding his antiquated technology devices and has finally used Apple Pay for the first time. Speaking of which: Mark’s visit to the pub leads to a discussion about how the hosts are finding Apple Pay six weeks after launch and what they all make of Samsung’s recently launched — although not imaginatively named — Samsung Pay (in South Korea, at least). Meanwhile, Richard reveals the deck may be stacked against him in delaying h...
36: 45 Miles To The C♯
August 20, 2015 21:46 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBIn this episode the gang have follow up regarding their piracy conversation from episode 34. You can all expect an email from us seeking damages in the near future (not really). Also, Simon has updates for everyone on his week of upgrades to his RiscPC which he spoke about in episode 35. As for the show proper the topics of discussion revolve around the latest happenings at Google Alphabet and the recent claims maid by ex-Amazon office staff that paint a very drab picture of working for th...
35: In Air Quotes, “Forever”
August 13, 2015 22:50 - 1 hour - 37 MBIn this week’s episode of the show, Simon sparks up a discussion about what devices and services all three hosts use that require them to keep everything in sync. Turns out, it’s a headache for everyone. But Simon wins… H A N D S D O W N. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today. Subscribe: RSS | iTunes Listen: Direct Download Links for this episode The Old Grey Whistle Test Acorn Computers RiscPC Acorn...
34: Le Pie du Hôrse
August 06, 2015 22:31 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBIn this week’s episode your dear hosting trio revisit the topic of piracy across the music, TV, film, and gaming markets. Australia has things really bad when it comes to price and release dates 43% of Australians resort to piracy as a solution Amazon is of no help as they still only sell books in Australia Netflix as a value for money service The ever increasing use of VPNs to use such services The crazy nature of studio deals with Netflix The BBC closed a worldwide, pay-for iPlayer...
33: 21 Things Jim Dalrymple Doesn't Want You To Know About Apple Music
July 30, 2015 21:30 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis week on the show, prompted by some horror stories, the hosting trio discuss Apple Music and a few other issues with Apple’s services: Apple Music The hosts’ thoughts on the service after using it for nearly a month The trials and tribulations of Jim Dalrymple Feature problems with respect to Spotify Windows-based, music app Foobar2000 The joys in it’s power and simplicity A crowdfunded mobile version is in the works iTunes is a “toxic hellstew” The pains of using iTunes - one...
32: It's Grain Up North
July 23, 2015 21:24 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBThis week your hosting trio give up meth for the good of the show and discuss: The UK launch of Apple Pay Mark’s experience so far and Simon & Richard’s non-experiences Credit cards vs debit cards Forgetfulness, the frailties of the human brain, and organisational systems Coupons and loyalty cards Apple’s policy of user privacy compared with the rest of the industry iAd Exec leaves Apple for tracking devices To trust or not to trust Facebook with your data? Scraping through people’...
31: Artisanal Meth Lab
July 16, 2015 20:28 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week’s show goes off the rails with the trio of hosts deciding to pivot their podcast into a meth lab. But before that happens the gang have some Apple Music follow up and Parental Tech Corner™ returns as Mark’s dad bought a brand new iPhone 6 and Richard’s Mum learns how to set up Skype on her phone, although doesn’t learn how to use it. Things take a turn for the worse when trying to understand Snapchat. In the after-show Richard lets you all hear his “deep dish” voice. The Techni...
30: The Elton John & Skrillex Show
July 09, 2015 21:16 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBAfter having the opportunity to enjoy all that Apple Music has to offer since its recent launch, the gang talk about their first impressions from using the service. Simon is keen on the playback features, Mark is pleased with the recommendations, Richard has found his soulmate with Beats1, and everyone agrees that ‘Connect’ is a steaming turd pile of pointlessness. Episode bonus feature: another patented Richard Bailey EU rant. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover ...
29: The US Navy, Samsung & Your Mum
July 02, 2015 20:52 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBIn this week’s episode of the show, your heroic trio discuss the US Navy’s decision to shell out $9m for Microsoft to continue supporting Windows XP for them and what exactly went on in the early 2000’s to cause everyone to refuse to move on from XP. After a huge — and uncharacteristic — discussion about Microsoft for a change, the gang talk about their latest woes in trying to force their respective parents to upgrade their technology so that it will actually function, which inexplicably...
28: Get Your Salt Shakers Out Now
June 25, 2015 20:40 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBTaylor Swift is in the news again, although this time it’s not of the InfoSec variety. Taylor decided to write an open letter to Apple voicing concerns for independent artists with Apple’s soon-to-be launched streaming service. Apple relented with their payment plans, but why? The gang try and untie the subject without avoiding the elephant in the room. Your heroic trio also discuss advertising and the problems facing publishers and end-users on the web in light for the news that Safari an...
27: Four Months Of Ed Sheeran
June 18, 2015 22:17 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBIn this episode the gang discuss the intricacies and details of Apple Music, the implications for Spotify, and the pricing structure of both with respect to the likes of Netflix and Hulu Plus. Phil Schiller gave a groundbreaking podcast interview on The Talk Show with John Gruber. Being such a a unique opportunity with some fascinating answers, the gang run through some of the questions and answers in a strange podcastception scenario. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover...
26: Drake Has Fixed This For You
June 11, 2015 21:10 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThis week the gang give their thoughts on everything the was revealed during the WWDC 2015 Keynote. OS X El Capitan, iOS9, watchOS 2, and Apple Music. There’s also plenty of time to rant about self service checkouts at supermarkets… again. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episode Apple: June 2015 Special Event Video Furbo.org: discoveryd Clusterfuck Divvy for Mac Engadget: Apple Pa...
25: Maslow's Monkey Bars Of Needs
June 05, 2015 19:31 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis week everyone has a new Apple device… in fact, Richard has two because he’s the most ridiculous. Mark’s Apple Watch was delivered three weeks early, beating both (yes, both) of Richard’s new Macs. Simon also dropped the cash on his beloved 15" Retina MacBook and he’s as overjoyed as you’d expect. We talk through the pros, cons, delights, and teething problems of our new purchases in a longer than usual episode. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simp...
24: Glass Half Depressed
May 28, 2015 21:01 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBMark and Richard test the new MacBook and the (sort of) new 15-inch retina MacBook Pro by visiting the Apple Store in recent days. In addition, Richard tries the Apple Watch, Mark looks for wireless headphones, and Simon’s dilemma over which MacBook machine to buy continues. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episode iMore: Here are the new 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro with Force Touch tr...
23: Emotions And Sweat
May 21, 2015 19:58 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBMark returns, joining Simon and Richard to pontificate about technology in transportation. Planes, trains, and automobiles! Do you trust the squishy meatbag or the robot to get you where you’re going? The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episode Graham Cluley: Turn your Boeing 787 off and on again, or it will crash Schneier on Security: Hacking Airplanes Vox: 4 facts everyone should kno...
22: Glimmers Of The Elegance
May 15, 2015 22:54 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBWith Mark ducking out for mysterious reasons, it’s left to Simon and Richard to run the show this week. The gents discuss Richard’s future Dropbox plans, and what it would take to make iCloud work for him again. There’s also talk of wrangling a setup of both a Mac and a PC, and what we do (and don’t do) as the role of unpaid family tech support. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Subscribe: RSS | iTunes...
21: California Brain
May 08, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBRichard returns from his boat trip to take part in last week’s discussion surrounding Dropbox. Naturally, we end up debating the future of the filesystem and bemoaning the existence of file extensions in 2015. Sparked by Tesla’s annoucement last week we spend the rest of the show discussing battery technology, the UK energy crisis, renewable power, and environmentalism (really!). The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them...
20: Sail-By Commentary
April 30, 2015 20:15 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBRichard jumps off the good ship podcast for a week to paddle his own canoe, leaving Simon and Mark to discuss how they’ve been using Photos.app since it’s release and whether or not Dropbox is a meeting its potential. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episode Photos for Mac: A Take Control Crash Course, by Jason Snell Dropbox: A Story Of Unrealized Potential Kickstarter: Glide - Beaut...
19: Let Me Enjoy My Internet
April 23, 2015 20:28 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBA selfie stick incident causes a ceremonial burning of Mark and Richard’s technology, and despite that everyone is in agreement that the EU is a bigger villain than the rogue selfie stick after drumming up a legal case against Google over … shopping!? Really? After the EU anger dissipates, the three hosts debate if Google is trying to take over the web and possibly beyond, and if they are — does that matter? The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified ...
18: I Hear Watches Are In
April 16, 2015 22:19 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBIn this week’s show it’s all about the Apple Watch after Mark visits the Apple store for a try-on appointment. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Business Insider: Angela Ahrendts has told Apple employees that ‘a significant change in mindset’ is coming to the way they launch new products 42mm Apple Watch Sport on Mark’s wrist Video of Mark demonstrating the watch in store Picture of the hidden port ...
17: In The Luxembourg Shower Room
April 09, 2015 21:51 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBMark and Simon are fresh off the boat, returning from Ireland after attending the Úll Conference in Killarney. Richard plays interviewer as Simon and Mark answer questions about their experience and needless to say both have their superlative hats on. Privacy is in the news again with the now defunct Radioshack looking to sell former customers’ data to pay off creditors, the gang discuss the implications and (lack of) moral compass driving this decision. The final topic looks at how Apple ...
16: I'm On The Betamax
March 26, 2015 20:09 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week on the show the gang try to find their favourite Ted Cruz domain name to buy, descend into no topic in particular, and talk about their upcoming trip to the Úll Conference in Ireland. This week resulted in some issues with Mark’s audio, we apologise for his robotic voice and assure you neither Simon nor Richard have murdered him and replaced him with a Android. Although come to think of it, a robot would be cheaper and less annoying. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported ...
15: Dead Organ Inside
March 19, 2015 20:17 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBIn this week’s show the gang are confused about the 12 inch fanless MacBook. Very confused. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episode Apple: MacBook Page Apple: MacBook - Buy The New MacBook Twitter: Michael Saji on the new logic board AnandTech: Quick Look at Core M 5Y70 and Llama Mountain MacWorld: Will your new MacBook crash to the ground without MagSafe? (Yes.) Twitter: Darth’s...
14: Post-Keynote Butthurt
March 12, 2015 20:17 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBThis week on the show Mark, Simon, and Richard give their “discerning” opinions on the Apple TV–HBO deal, Apple’s ResearchKit, the new fanless 12 inch MacBook, and the ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ. Links for this episode Twitter: @Coverville’s humerous observation 9to5Mac: Apple’s next major Mac revealed: the radically new 12-inch MacBook Air The new MacBook logic board is smaller than a RaspberryPi2 9to5Mac: Apple’s 12″ MacBook gets new USB-C power, VGA, USB, and HDMI adapters Twitter: @BenedictEvans’ ast...
13: Darn The Cabinets
March 05, 2015 19:51 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBDue to a distinct lack of interesting news this week’s episode is brought to you by everyone’s favourite pal: improv. After a brief mention of the FCC’s net neutrality ruling and an assessment of Samsung’s mobile handset business — on the heels of the new Galaxy S6 — things get… interesting. Remember the 90s? Yeah, we do too, unfortunately. We talk about the 90s web, the necessity for lossless audio (but not in the way you’re thinking), and we decide to reinvent the filesystem for the wo...
12: Stronger Than The Wood Itself
February 26, 2015 22:07 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIn a week where Simon and Richard overcome their respective illnesses, Mark has a minor health scare, so it’s business as usual for this week’s episode of Technically Correct. Lenovo’s adware/bloatware package known as ‘Superfish’ has landed them in hot water, as they seemingly chose to compromise the security of their customers and then continually lie about the fact in proceeding allegations. Elsewhere, two UK banking apps decide to adopt Touch ID and the BBC turns into scaremongering ...
11: Notable Bison Fragrance
February 19, 2015 21:39 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBThis week on the show Mark, Simon, and Richard discuss the possibility of an Apple Car, Jony Ive’s part to play at Apple, The weird and wonderful history of the Yamaha Coroporation, Apple’s presence in China with respect to Google, Facebook and Amazon, and Apple’s rumoured music streaming service. Links for this episode Reuters: Apple studies self-driving car, auto industry source says MacRumors Forums: Jony Ive’s Aston Martin… The New Yorker: The Shape of Things to Come (A Profile Of J...
10: I Love My Penny Farthing
February 12, 2015 20:53 - 56 minutes - 26 MBRichard’s recent test drive of a Tesla car inspires a discussion about where technology is pushing cars and how things may change over the coming years. Software updates, car hacking, entrainment systems, fuel types, automation, self-driving vehicles… the not too distant future seems a strange concept. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episode Tesla Motors UK The Verge: Car makers ha...
9: Iterate To Hell And Back
February 05, 2015 17:52 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBThis week Mark, Simon, and Richard pick apart Apple’s record-breaking quarterly results while barely being able to comprehend the astronomical figures. What is it about the iPhones 6 that have resonated with customers? What happens to the iPad from here? Is the iPod long for this world? What percentage of the world’s total population bought an iPhone in the last three months? (Yeah… seriously!) The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain manageme...
8: Set Phasers To Monetise
January 29, 2015 21:13 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBBrought on by recent egregious decisions from Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube—all in the dishonourable totally honourable name of monetisation—this week’s show centres on the pros, cons, and everyhting in between about social platforms. Mark, Simon, and Richard talk about their struggles with each platform and what drives them to use them in the way they do. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for ...
7: [dot]haberdashery
January 22, 2015 21:02 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the Technically Correct Podcast Richard channels Don Quixote and is on a mission to civilise regarding Amazon’s pricing strategy and high street retailers. After a failed, live, mid-show attempt to buy a domain to publish their curry recipes, the gang then discuss just how important the camera is to the iPhone compared to other smartphones, point-and-shoot cameras, and DSLRs. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — ...
6: Pushing All Those Pixels
January 16, 2015 10:03 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBWarning: The views expressed by Richard Bailey are not necessarily indicative of The Technically Correct Podcast or Richard’s co-hosts. Richard returns from illness to ruin the opening of the show and complain about his aging MacBook. Luckily, he’s off the hook because Simon has similar complaints to vent. Despite their woes, they both agree the freshly purported 12" MacBook Air unturned by 9to5Mac isn’t the answer to their problems. Regardless, all three hosts discuss the likelihood of i...
5: Hooray For Being Middle Class
January 08, 2015 19:21 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWith Richard ill it falls to Mark and Simon to ring in the first episode of the The Technically Correct Podcast of 2015. Prompted by a piece penned by Marco Arment, the duo talk about software standards slipping on OS X and why that might be the case, how to improve discoverability on the App Store using curation features, and a brief history of email… sponsored by Yahoo’s idiocy. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check th...
4: Dick Pixels
December 18, 2014 21:23 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBIn the final episode before Christmas Mark, Simon, and Richard discuss the strongly suspected sale of UK mobile carrier EE to media congolomate BT and muse about Apple’s current failures of policy with the App Store. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Listen & Download Links for this episode BBC News: BT in talks to buy EE for £12.5bn Twitter: @bbckamal’s tweet Twitter: @agiletortoise’s tweet Dari...
3: Can't Afford Truffles
December 11, 2014 21:57 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week, Mark, Simon, and Richard have some follow up on drones and their general awesomeness… until someone decides to misuse them that is. Then a review of a cheap, horrid, Windows tablet opens up a discussion on having taste, buying quality, and being a perfectionist, as your hosts find enough delusion to think they can turn into tastemakers. The Technically Correct Podcast is supported by Hover. Hover provide simplified domain management — check them out today! Links for this episod...
2: My First Drone
December 04, 2014 21:29 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week the gang commit to building a drone. Watch this space. Kicking off the show with security, Mark, Simon and Richard discuss the different approaches to security across iOS, Android and Windows Phone and where it leaves consumers when it comes to choice, safety and flexibility. The remainder of the show is spent fawning over how cool drones are, sparked by the drone video that hit the internet in the past week from Pripyat, Chernobyl. The result leaves the trio with some work to d...
1: It’s In The Barnacle
November 27, 2014 19:13 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBWelcome to the all new, re-booted Technically Correct Podcast. Mark, Simon, and Richard are back after a short break with a fresh approach for the show and start by hitting the ground running. In this week’s episode Samsung’s attempt to beef up security on their Android devices backfires and leads to a discussion on mobile security and user’s perception of it. 1Password’s woes with cross-platform syncing using iCloud causes the hosts to revisit ‘The Cloud’ one too many times, leading to a ...