Episode 220 May 20, 2025

HBO Max reverts to its original name, and Levi Strauss sells Dockers. Apple releases CarPlay Ultra, integrates expert ratings into Maps, and plans a visual overhaul for its apps. Concerns arise about Apple’s deal with Alibaba and the limited usefulness of the Meta Quest 3 due to scarce 3D content.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 219 May 13, 2025

Apple released iOS 18.5 with new features like a Pride wallpaper, satellite calling support for iPhone 13s, and enhanced emergency communication. The update also includes bug fixes and improvements, such as the ability to adjust the Mail app’s appearance. Additionally, Amazon’s Kindle app now allows in-app purchases following Apple’s loss in the Epic Games lawsuit.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 218 May 7, 2025

Todd and Jack discuss, genealogy, and Meta’s data collection practices. They also mention the new Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, the Stage Play app, and Perplexity AI. Additionally, they discuss Apple’s production diversification, Tesla’s electric trucks, and Apple’s legal battles.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 217 April 29, 2025

The Apple Watch Ultra 3, Bitcoin, the Slate Truck, and Elon Musk’s RoboTaxi plans. As well as Trump’s tax plan, Apple’s upcoming WWDC event, and the desire for a more grippy phone design. Additionally, the evolving landscape of AI in smartphones and the impact of trade tensions with China are discussed.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 216 April 22, 2025

Apple released iOS 18.4 and 18.4.1, addressing two zero-day bugs. Despite internal conflicts delaying AI initiatives, Apple is investing in data centers and open-source resources. The conversation also touchs on battery technology, 3D evolution, and the future of human-computer interaction, including the role of voice commands and the potential of AI in smartphones.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 215 April 6, 2025

GAA Gate-All-Around transistors will get us to sub nanometer processes; How often do you reboot; 17,000 downloads! Apple office app get an update; Use your iPhone to setup a new Mac; Siri Contact Suggestions might add a phone number to the wrong contact…again; Apple has increased inventory to “wait out” tariffs; Will there be a new design for the 20th anniversary iPhone;

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 214 Mar 31, 2025

Lumon - Terminal Pro; better glass; Foldable iPhone use of Liquid Metal explained; Tim Cook visits Hangzhou China; iPhone mini is never more; Project Mulberry is an AI doctor; next MacBook Pro might have an old screen; the point 4 upgrades are coming soon! (Note: they were released about 20 minutes after we recorded); Apple Maps using look around photos to train AI; WWDC 2025 will begin June 9th; Apple diversifies production; New monitors are in the works at Apple; The watch is a poor place for a camera; more sensors will help apple health detect issues; new HomePods may not have apple intelligent, but may find it via a hub.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!

Episode 213 Mar 24, 2025

Head did roll; old computers; watch camera? GM doesn’t get it; Porch Pirates; Apple getting sued; folding phone may really be coming; Apple TV+ looses money; IPhone MagSafe getting a firmware upgrade; Apple C1 Modem compared to Qualcomm; iOS and all Apple stuff getting a new look; Cheap Mac’s; Image Playground; first 2nm chips are due in iPhone 18 of 2027.

Conversations on technology and tech adjacent subjects since July of 2020, with two and sometime three generations of tech nerds. New shows on (mostly) MONDAYS!