Synopsis: Alex loses his mind over Apple Watch Series 5 LTE setup woes, Mac Pro and XDR display launches, Oculus Quest VR looks like a great update, is 2020 the year for an ARM CPU MacBook, and Away's CEO steps down. Make sure to signup for Au

Wurtzite Crystal Structure

Dec 3rd, 2019 44m 50s

Synopsis: Analysts speculate on Apple adding yet another iPhone to next year's line, what are the challenges of 5G modems, and how is Gallium Nitride and mini LED going to change how we manufacture electronics? Make sure to signup for Audible

Tesla Cybertruck

Nov 26th, 2019 41m 48s

Synopsis: Tesla launches a Bladerunner-esque electric truck, we follow-up on the general reaction to Valve Software's Half Life Alyx VR, and figure out if Google Stadia is any good. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio

The MacBook Pro We Needed

Nov 19th, 2019 57m 52s

Synopsis: Disney+ launches to a massive success, Apple releases the 16" MacBook pro, iOS 13.2.3 is out with bug fixes, and Half Life Alyx VR is announced. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial. Plea

Banning Political Ads on Social Media

Nov 5th, 2019 53m 14s

Synopsis: Twitter bans political ads on their platform, Adobe unleashes Creative Suite updates, and major iOS 13 bugs continue to linger and annoy both users and developers. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and

Putting The "Pro" into AirPods

Oct 29th, 2019 50m 24s

Synopsis: We examine the marvelous technologies crammed into the new AirPods Pro. It's hard to believe what Apple has managed to achieve in such a tiny package. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial

Pixel 4 Impressions

Oct 22nd, 2019 1h 9m

Synopsis: We examine the Google Pixel 4 flagship Android phone, and its rather underwhelming performance. Also, the 16" MacBook Pro is real, AirPods Pro, and how Google Stadia could be a game changer. Make sure to signup for Audible today to g

2019 Microsoft Surface Hardware

Oct 8th, 2019 52m

Synopsis: Exciting new Microsoft Surface hardware has been revealed, only some of it won't be shipping until next year. We also talk about the perils of pro audio/video software on new macOS releases, new AirPods, new MacBook Pros, and new Cali

Perpetual Complainers: iOS Edition

Oct 1st, 2019 44m 56s

Synopsis: Why are people never happy? This week we look at the release of iOS 13.1.2 as an atypical release, just days after 13.1.1. Fixing bugs and releasing often shows that software is being maintained. Isn't it a good thing? We end with a c

iPhone 11 Camera System Examined

Sep 24th, 2019 51m 36s

Synopsis: With an iPhone 11 Pro Max on hand, we examine the iPhone 11's stellar camera system, which represents a significant leap forward for smartphone photography. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day

More iPhone 11/Pro Follow Up

Sep 17th, 2019 1h 5m

Synopsis: Lots of follow up to last week's Apple event, with more details on iPhone 11/Pro with complaints from people that can't be satisfied, iOS 13.1, U1 chip and AR headset potential, and more. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get

Happy 200th! With Special Guests Jason DeFillippo and Harry Marks

Sep 11th, 2019 1h 29m

Synopsis: We celebrate our 200th episode by bringing Jason DeFillippo of the Grumpy Old Geeks podcast and Harry Marks of Covered podcast to cover this mornings Apple Event. New iPad, iPhones, Apple Watch, and updates on Apple services. Make su

Creating ISP Competition in Canada

Aug 27th, 2019 41m 1s

Synopsis: Internet rates are about to get cheaper in Canada with a new ruling by the CRTC that will increase competition among Internet Service Providers. We also discuss iOS 13 beta release schedules and Android 10. Make sure to signup for Au

Disney+ And tvOS

Aug 20th, 2019 48m 48s

Synopsis: Disney+ is going to be integrated into Apple TV and tvOS' upcoming "Channels," feature. Why is the service not coming to Fire TV and will Netflix capitulate and integrate with "Channels"? Plus, new materials being used for upcoming Ap

WordPress Acquires Tumblr

Aug 13th, 2019 53m 5s

Synopsis: We're back from vacation! Tumblr gets acquired by WordPress, Pixel 4 updates, iOS 13 Mail app concerns, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 updates, is hi-res streaming coming to Apple Music with "Apple Music Masters"? Make sure to signup for Aud

Detecting Asteroids

Jul 30th, 2019 38m 3s

Synopsis: Why aren't we investing our resources into developing more advanced tech that can detect asteroids? Also, some follow up on iOS beta 5, Google Pixel 4, and Asus' second gen gaming phone. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get y

The Journey Is Far from Over

Jul 23rd, 2019 59m 10s

Synopsis: Comic-con news, including an incredible trailer for Star Trek: Picard, Marvel Universe updates, and we discuss what micro LED technology means for Apple Watch. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-

The Five Billion Dollar Slap

Jul 16th, 2019 37m 11s

Synopsis: Apple silently removes Zoom's hidden web server, Zoom back pedals on the flaw, Facebook gets slapped with a $5B FTC fine, and Apple cleans up the MacBook line-up. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and

Zoomed In On Security

Jul 9th, 2019 42m 26s

Synopsis: We begin with a jaw-dropping security vulnerability in the popular Zoom conferencing service, talk about macOS Catalina security enhancements, and some follow-up on iPhone 11 camera design. Make sure to signup for Audible today to ge

Cleaning Up The MacBook Pro Line-Up

Jun 25th, 2019 29m 17s

Synopsis: We begin with a public service announcement about iOS 13 betas and how some apps appear to be nefariously accessing Bluetooth for no good reason, and conclude with rumours about the new 16" MacBook Pro and how Apple may be simplifying

iOS 13 Beta 2 And PlayStation 5 Rumours

Jun 18th, 2019 54m 39s

Synopsis: iOS 13 beta 2 and tvOS beta 2 are out, PlayStation 5 rumours, and what was announced on the latest Nintendo Direct update. Make sure to signup for Audible today to get your FREE audio book and 30-day trial. Please support our podcast

WWDC 2019 Follow-Up: Is The Mac Pro Worth It?

Jun 11th, 2019 1h

Synopsis: In our post WWDC 2019 follow-up, we contemplate whether Apple missed the mark or did exactly what they should have with the new Mac Pro, and some interesting stuff out of E3; Microsoft has a powerful new console coming. Make sure to

WWDC 2019 Highlights

Jun 4th, 2019 1h 7m

Synopsis: In our WWDC 2019 highlights episode, we cover the broad strokes of what you need to know for the latest Apple announcements, from watchOS 6, to iPadOS and iOS 13, to macOS, and the new Mac Pro. More detail to come next week. Make sur

Huawei US Ban

May 21st, 2019 40m 23s

Synopsis: Does the Huawei US ban make sense? If we can't trust Huawei, why do we trust other Chinese technology companies? What evidence is there that Huawei and its affiliates are a threat to national security, and how will American businesses

Who Remembers NeXTSTEP?

May 7th, 2019 38m 37s

Synopsis: Devout Mac users are concerned about Marzipan apps not being proper native macOS apps, but who remembers the transition from NeXTSTEP to OS X? We've been through major transition periods before and came out okay. We explore a bit of m