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Episodes
236: Audible Cringe
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our email setups, whether we think there are viable Facebook alternatives, our feelings on Uber expanding into other forms of transportation, and will...
235: Scientific Cannibalism
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cashierless stores of the future, what we'd like to see added to HomeKit, our current ebook purchasing strategies, and the question of lab-grown meat.
234: All The Great Blasphemous Shows
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Facebook and Google privacy concerns, interest (or lack thereof) in the Oculus Go and VR, thoughts on the Logitech Crayon stylus announced yesterd...
233: Betray Me as a Consumerist Fool
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Facebook privacy hoopla, Amnesty International says Twitter violates women's rights, Apple's upcoming education event, and questions about ...
232: I Already Don't Think Money is Real
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cryptocurrencies, tech devices we don't want to upgrade, our favorite smart gadgets, and the contentious issue of whether we use our phones in the sho...
231: Digital Okies
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our smart and dumb home thermostats, the fractured state of net neutrality laws, the potential resurrection of the MacBook Air, and AI technology in m...
230: An Adult With a Credit Card
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's foray into healthcare, the one thing we think Siri needs to improve, where we stream most of our content, and our feelings on the latest socia...
229: Nine Different News Apps
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our book-reading (or listening) habits, how we use tech to get our news, Twitter's abandonment of the Mac desktop, and our feelings on fingerprint rea...
228: Wrong Robot Name
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our essential travel tech, most romantic uses of technology, biggest technology disappointments, and thoughts about the HomePod.
227: The Oprah of Apps
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How we listen to audio, what problems we want technology to solve, whether we buy apps as gifts for other people, and if we plan on getting the HomePo...
226: Where Are My Little Ears?!
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where we'd like to see Apple focus its software quality attentions, our feelings about the iPhone X and its sales, home theater lighting, and our favo...
225: Every Feeling Has Been Felt Already
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether drones are here to stay, how we're doing with our New Year's tech resolutions, the affect of missing features on the HomePod, and our paper vs...
224: Hypothetical Hoarding
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to deal with hoarding old tech, our biggest tech disappointments, the VR and AR experiences that have us excited, and the state of dictation and v...
223: Self-Driving Toilet
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Smart toilets: brilliant or ridiculous? Plus, the state of Twitter, what to watch for at CES 2018, and whether cryptocurrencies are here to stay.
222: Big Banana Fingers
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Changes we'd like to see Apple make in 2018, our best personal tech stories from the holidays, our most delightful apps and games of 2017, and how bes...
221: I'm Calling HR
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite (or most challenging) tech support jobs of the holidays or year, the tech items we wish we'd gotten as gifts, the biggest tech blunders o...
220: What Is Wrong With Everyone?
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's possibly unified app platform, the Essential Phone and "iPhone killers," activity and health tracking, and have iOS's Settings gotten too comp...
219: Access to Tim Cook's Checkbook
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A wireless charging retrospective, companies or technologies Apple should invest in, the future of the desktop computer, and the potential of AR in ed...
218: The World is Our Oyster
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Pay Cash experiences, Google and Amazon's YouTube tiff, increasingly complex emoji, and what we'll think of the iPhone in another ten years.
217: I Live in a Robot Shop of Horrors
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Robots we'd invite into our houses, Nintendo's approach to mobile gaming, gestured-based computing, and what's the responsibility for reporting critic...
216: Patience and Bourbon
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Holiday tech support tips, kitchen smart gadgets, what we do with our photos, and whether we could get by with a simple phone.
215: Exactly What A Spy Would Say
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Face ID spoofing, Facebook wants your nude pictures, whether we'd leave Twitter, and what we'd like to see Apple change for the iPhone X.
214: The Table is Totally Irrelevant
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Online payment services and Apple Pay Cash, tech workarounds we love, whether wearables will work, and AR's killer apps—or lack thereof.
213: Case by Case Basis
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Animoji: passing fad or important new technology? Also, whether or not we use a case on our smartphones, how Face ID's one-face limit affects us (if a...
212: The Leaks are Coming From Inside the House
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would you let Amazon into your house? What happened to Apple doubling down on secrecy? Are you lining up for an iPhone X—and is it the ultimate form...
211: Don't Want People to See All My Trees
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Machine learning for sensitive photos, our dalliances with other desktop platforms, whether anyone still needs real cameras, and the walled garden of ...
210: Sweet, Sweet Caffeine
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Cook talks AR glasses, some thoughts on diversity and inclusion in tech, what we do for ergonomics, and how we cope with social media in our every...
209: Fancy Carbs
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Google's notch-less Pixel design vs. the iPhone X, justification for Apple TV's high price (or lack thereof), our can't-live-with-'em-can't-live-witho...
208: Even Mantis Shrimps Can't See It
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Resurrected Apple television arguments, explaining quantum computing, Apple's Bing-for-Google swap, and our favorite games that iOS 11 leaves by the w...
207: The 'C' Stands for Caveman
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
iPhone buying decisions, anonymous apps, our opinion on augmented reality, and the biggest missing features from our favorite tech products.
206: The Safari Bandwagon
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's huge smartphone line-up, our most anticipated High Sierra features, how we feel about wireless charging our iPhones, and how much is too much ...
205: Candy-Coated Vegetables
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paying attention to what apps ask for, our biggest speculation blunders, Apple event anticipation, and what type of content we take when we go offline...
204: I'm Having an Existential Crisis Over Here
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What we'd like to see on a new Apple TV (if not 4K/HDR), whether or not we've cut the cord, our thoughts on Alexa and Cortana becoming besties, and wh...
203: Spacetastic
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How our feelings have changed (or not) on HomePod, the security risks of robots, dealing with online backup services, and whether iOS releases should ...
202: Explode a Knee
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alternative messaging apps, rumors of an LTE Apple Watch, our primary news sources, and the surprising apps that we use on our phones.
201: We Hate Boredom but Don't Like Change
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Social media routines, what print-focused media companies are doing wrong and right in their transition to the digital age, apps we want on iPad, and ...
200: Inbox Infinite
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will voice-based interfaces really catch on, what we think of the "leaked" iPhone 8 icon, does anybody really want a smart watch, and what we use to k...
199: I Don't Really Want to Find My Friends
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How our desks are set up, will Apple build more products in the U.S., Google's Find My Friends competitor, and advanced medical devices that work with...
198: Fire Bad, Trees Good
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
3D Touch and Force Touch, Google Glass in factories, iMessage apps and stickers, and how social media has changed our news consumption.
197: So Much of Your Life is a Lie
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Net neutrality, brain-training games, wireless charging, and our camera-filled future.
196: I'm Taking My Face Off the Internet
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Backup strategies, how Amazon has changed our shopping habits, QR codes and NFC tags, and rumors of Touch ID's demise.
195: Clearly You're Both Wrong
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Working on laptops vs. iPads, having tech empathy, installing iOS 11 betas, and how Amazon acquiring Whole Foods could affect grocery delivery.
194: Full-Time Icon Designer
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The watchOS 4 features we'd hoped for, Lenovo's PC-as-a-Service push, new Live Photo improvements, and how we feel about leaks of unannounced Apple pr...
193: Just Say No to Cash
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How we think Apple Pay will stack up against competing person-to-person payment services, our favorite conference cities, impressions of the Apple Pen...
192: This is Why I Left
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's WWDC week, so we talk Apple's HomePod, the new iMac Pro, iPad improvements, and what was missing from the keynote.
191: So Many Dusty Shelves
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Essential Home, add-on camera lenses for smartphones, mobile camera apps, and our verdict on the Nintendo Switch.
190: McGruff the Password Dog
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ikea's foray into smart home tech, tech disruption we'd like to see, what Android features we want on iOS and vice versa, and the tech story the masse...
189: Her Cuneiform is Top Notch
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Watch smart bands, old tech we'd resurrect, the fate of the iPad mini, and why more tech companies don't focus on accessibility.
188: Also Called a Phone Call
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's new Echo Show (it's not a podcast), the new Echo messaging and calling features, how we listen to our audio, and the importance of security u...
187: On the Phone I'm a Monster
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Microsoft's Surface Laptop as a MacBook Air alternative, addictive Internet technologies, Hulu's play for cord cutters, and our nerdy enthusiasms....
186: Project Me on a Hologram
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ride the Clockwise roller coaster as we discuss the breaking announcement of the Amazon Echo Look, deconstruct Uber's latest bad news, marvel at Samsu...
185: Add Things to Things
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook tackles VR, Nintendo's emulator shenanigans, moving the Touch ID sensor, and leaving ourselves digital reminders.
184: My Hands Smell Delightful
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Ireland, it's travel tech we wish would die, embarrassing tech fads we've bought, Apple products we want to bring back from the dead, and dr...
183: The Mystery Machine
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss our thoughts on Apple's professional Mac announcement, how often we replace our Apple devices, what tech we take with us on vacat...
182: Sorry, My Brain Crashed
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we freak out about tech failures, internet privacy, and brain interfaces, but also take a soothing break by proposing some new acquisitions ...
181: A List of Things That Don't Happen
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Reading it later, replacing Uber, finding significance in minor Apple updates, and subscribing to YouTube channels.
180: Stargate Problem
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Games we're playing, anticipating new iPads, video streaming and sharing, and greener grass on other platforms.
179: So Many People Are Bad
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tech companies we try to avoid, the Internet of Home Spying, our personal finance choices, and barriers to better smart home tech.
178: Artisanal Pickle
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lightning versus USB-C, the return of the Feature Phone, space tourism, and unlimited wireless data.
177: Burn It Down and Start Over
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite workspaces, fresh tech for the cornfield, the gender of voice assistants, and a Touch Bar check-in.
176: Cool But Also Creepy
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wireless charging, voice assistants, bad Kickstarter projects, and stretching your brain technically.
175: Same As It Ever Was
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube goes live, Twitter fights abuse (again), Apple TV gets a new manager, and your old photos get a little less real.
174: Irrational Exuberance
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week's release of Apple's financial results prompts us to ponder the future of the iPad, iTunes, Apple's video strategy, and the wearables market...
173: Old Tech Dies Hard
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Apple makes surprising App Store changes, the Mac turns 33, the value of time tracking, and screens that turn orange when it gets dark.
172: Serial iPhone Killer
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Nintendo Switch, Twitter security challenges, the death of Vine, and the changing face of Apple support.
171: Built-In Babel Fish
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss how the iPhone has changed our lives, whether the Apple Watch has met our initial expectations, how we rely on product testing an...
170: The Internet of Garbage
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off 2017 by talking CES gadgets like a robot butler and a smart trash can, then move on to our feelings on AirPods and our resolutions for App...
169: All the Great Dongles
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of 2016 we review the best and worst and dumbest and most life-changing things of the year, and then look ahead to 2017.
168: Giant Pyramid of Coal
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mario vs. piracy, Mac desktops, a tech Naughty List, and last-minute gift ideas.
167: Paper Form Wizard
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How we estimate mobile-device battery life, the wisdom of delaying Apple's AirPods, apps for the Apple Pencil, and sharing-economy guilt.
166: Walk-In Vending Machine
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's high-tech convenience store, tech trends we just don't understand, gauging our home-tech paranoia threshold, and using our tech superpowers t...
165: Orgy of Consumer Spending
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays (and holiday sales) are in full swing, but do we partake? We also consider detoxing from social media, ponder the contradictions of cord-...
164: Voiceovers and Aluminiums
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Go-to travel gear, Apple's mysterious Mac and Wi-Fi strategies, and the future of Jony Ive.
163: The Ultimate Dongle
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we offer a panoply of adapters and horror stories about bad password etiquette, then discuss Apple's new self-publishing venture and the uti...
162: Privacy is a Feature
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The future of laptop keyboards, whether VR can be good at anything beyond entertainment, the growing importance of encryption, and a watchOS 3 check-i...
161: Emotional Life Preserver
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Ireland, we discuss Apple and the Mac, our tech passions, keyboards, and VR prospects.
160: There's No Escape
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Finding lost items via technology, Apple's Magic Toolbar, Microsoft's new playbook, and revisiting CarPlay.
159: A Cow Episode
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we rebrand Samsung, eat meat grown in a lab, watch the Apple Car make a U-turn, and change all our passwords.
158: Business Carpeting Service
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's Echo music subscription, the Internet of Things gets infected with malware, preferred methods of paying for software, and excitement for virt...
157: Plotting Together
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Google's new stuff, including Google Home; Apple's new Spoken Editions of print articles; and imagining the Next Big Thing.
156: Right, That's Still Going On!
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Blocking spam calls, other uses for a Galaxy Note 7, the prospect (again) of Google-built phones, and Blackberry's body hits the floor.
155: Old Slippery Six
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When we trust and distrust the cloud with our files, features future smartphones should strive for, Google's launch of Allo, and unsung features of ne...
154: Others of Us Will Be Sad
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
iMessage apps, anticipated macOS Sierra features, iPhone pre-orders, and Swift Playgrounds.
153: I Don't Swim
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down Apple's media event, from iPhone to AirPods to dual cameras to Apple Watch Series 2.
152: Dad, Play This
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sonos gets cozy with Amazon Echo, our many terabytes of cloud storage, the promise of AI software, and Aleen searches for a birthday present for her h...
151: Maybe They'll Update GarageBand
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The value of music subscriptions, Bloomberg's weird Apple Watch story, old software we still cling to, and our personal beta-testing policies.
150: Find My Enemies
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Geolocating friends and family, the appeal of Chromebooks, using keyboards with tablets, and favorite Mac menu-bar items.
149: Watching an Alien Sunset
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wired versus wireless headphones, No Man's Sky and the games of our dreams, hopes for iPad improvements, and the future of the enormous smartphone.
148: Everything's a Remix
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The ethics of copying in tech, buying an Apple car, a pox on Smart TVs, and the problem of Emoji fragmentation.
147: It's All Zubats Around Here
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of biometrics, retail therapy to offset the end of the world, AR and Poke Mans, and Adobe's relationship with Apple.
146: Marvel Has Killed Me
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Reading comics digitally, smart home confusion, Twitter verification, and teaching programming.
145: I’ve Always Wanted to Have a French Accent
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Apple considers an app reality show, unsung app heroes, Pokémon Go, and embracing the cloud.
144: Rock Music and Short Pants
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Email policies, the threats of VR, two-factor authentication, and privacy versus convenience.
143: A Whole New Watch
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The prospects of a new Apple Watch, upgrading old hardware (or not), requiem for the Thunderbolt Display, and chatbots.
142: Spare Device or No Dice
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Robots analyzing photos, the real chances for VR success, smart home frustration, and the opening of beta season.
141: Not Even in the Rotator
14 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Live from San Francisco, we're joined by Relay FM founders Myke Hurley and Stephen Hackett to discuss all four platforms discussed during Apple's WWDC...
140: Check Under Your Seat
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Technology giveaways, freshening up Apple Music, expanding Apple Pay, and iOS dream features.
139: You've Got to Feed Those Chickens
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Upgrading old hardware, the relevance of Amazon Prime Video, passing the tip jar for free stuff, and the peril and promise of wireless charging.
138: You Know What You're Signing Up For
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Siri API integrations, no Overwatch on Mac, Apple missing the AI wave, and the MacBook Pro's rumored OLED touchbar.
137: You're All American
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Google I/O keynote reaction! Google Home v. Amazon Echo, Google Assistant v. Siri, Allo and Duo, and Android Wear 2 v. Apple Watch.