Clockwise
Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.
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Checking in with "The Sims," whether hardware colors sway our buying choices, Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, and whether the Studio Display XDR is a bad deal. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
The imminent Apple products we're most interested in, our weather tech suggestions, how we remember things, and our cities' transit payment options. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Express TransitJeremy's new transit payment catalog.
Whether we'd wear an Apple AI pendant, the vintage tech bringing us joy, how we feel about AI-generated playlists, and whether to buy an M4 Mac mini before the Apple event. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our best automations on macOS or iOS, our expense tracking tools, online age verification, and the fitness devices we've used recently. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CLOCKWISE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Jonathan Reed Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our cozy gaming habits, list view vs. column view throwdown, whether AI coding integeration makes us want to build apps, and the rumored Apple products that we'll instabuy. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Will we use Apple's new Creator Suite, smart home tips for a new homeowner, the utility of Apple's Continuity Camera feature, and the last time a smartphone release impressed us. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CLOCKWISE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Netflix's new live voting show, reflecting on the metaverse and why it happened, tech devices we use occasionally but find worth the investment, and repurposed or restored old tech. Guest Starring: Paris Martineau and Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Apple's new subscription bundle of creative apps, the single-use tech we're bringing into 2026, how often we erase and reformat our devices, and our hopes for Gemini-powered Siri. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Robovacs growing limbs, tech for getting the new year started right, tech we covet but can't justify, and discontinued tech we still use day-to-day. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
In a special year end installment of our Unwound segment for all listeners, Mikah and Dan talk about tech impressions from 2025 and what they’re excited about for 2026. Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
iPhone rumors — under-glass Face ID and a foldable, the iMac Pro's possible return and our ideal pro Mac lineup, automations that solve problems, and what we do when the power goes out. Guest Starring: John Moltz and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
The worst Apple platform features of the year, the tech gifts we're buying for our family, Bluetooth's Auracast feature, and the emoji we desperately need. Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Gadgets we wish we owned, our favorite tech or software of the year, our best tips for helping aging relatives with tech, and our thoughts on John Giannandrea's retirement from Apple. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Repairing technology, our Apple dream accessories, how we save links for later, and whether we pay much attention to "year in review" features. Guest Starring: Chance Miller and Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Black Friday tech deals we're eyeballing, Meta features that should go retro, whether decentralized internet was better, and how we troubleshoot tech issues. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Dan Sturm Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our mobile ID usage, the oldest tech we regularly use, smart TVs and spying, and our favorite pre-smartphone phones. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Using agentic AI features, iPhone upgrade methods, Apple Podcast app updates in iOS 26.2, and whether you'll tone down Liquid Glass in version 26.1. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
What we use our Apple Watches for, moving to a new HomeKit home, the tech we use while cooking, and a new humanoid robot for the home. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Guy English and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Voice commands we use regularly, whether robotic pets benefit society, recent tech features that surprised us, and our e-reader and page turner preferences. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin | TechCrunch Aura Ink | Aura's breakthrough, cordless digital ink frame Kobo made a remote control for its ereaders
Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: The Rebound: The world's best three-host tech podcast! Use code CLOCKWISE for nothing off. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Whether color e-ink displays feel compelling or like a fad, our impressions of OpenAI’s Sora and text-to-video tech, how we manage Mac menu bar icons, and whether we’ll use the new resizable Slide Over feature in iPadOS 26.1 and for what purpose. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Kindle Nothing is My (New) Kindle of Choice - Podfeet Podcasts podfeet: "@spsheridan tells me how he re…" - chaos.social GitHub - jordanbaird/Ice: Powerful menu bar manager for macOS
Amazon's new hardware rollouts, the health tech we use, our favorite third-party apps, and Google's new home ecosystem. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Ditto Clipboard ManagerFlo's first third-party pick. WinCDEmuFlo's second third-party app pick. SwiftBarDan's first third-party app pick. BBEditDan's second third-party app pick. MimestreamLex's first third-party app pick. NovaLex's second third-party app pick. MacUpdaterMikah's third-party app pick.
Our interest in Meta’s new AR Display glasses, views on iPhone scratch concerns, when we choose to repair vs. replace devices, and the existential question posed by iPhone Air’s allure. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CLOCKWISE 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our iPhone buying decisions, which Apple product we would change colors, how often we manage storage space, and our current headphone situation. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Jonathan Reed and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Jonathan Reed's Apple shirt
Thoughts on Apple’s iPhone colors this year, whether we’d try the new TechWoven cases, if we’re doing any AI-related work on our phones, and whether there’s still room for innovation in the iPhone compared to Apple Watch or AirPods. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code clockwise50off Guest Starring: Emily Forlini and Bryan Guffey Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Google's antitrust woes (or lack thereof), encounters with buggy apps in betas, camping tech, and how thin is too thin when it comes to technology. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Zac Hall and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Christopher Phin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Whether we've used tech to build habits lately, if we edit Wikipedia, our approach to software updates, and if we blog or have any blog recommendations. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our display setup and window management; which legacy online component should be sunset after AOL dial-up; whether new Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence automation appeals; and views on YouTube’s AI age verification and the best and worst ways to do it. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our approach to cable management at home, the tech we pack for inflight entertainment, the devices and chargers we bring on quick trips, and our go-to strategy for international phone data plans. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code clockwise50off Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Amazon.com: Pyle 19-Outlet 1U Rackmount PDU Power Distribution Unit - 15 Amp Surge Protector - USB Charging Port - Ground Lift - Circuit Breaker - 15FT Cord - 3 Front AC Outlets - 16 Rear Power Cables - PCO860 : Electronics Amazon.com: VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties, 100Pk, 8 x 1/2" Black Cord Organization Straps, Thin Pre-Cut Design, Wire Management for Organizing Home, Office and Data Centers : Electronics Amazon.com: EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes Plastic Bags, 8 Colors Waterproof Pouches with slide fastener for Organization, Multipurpose for Travel, School Supplies, Office and Home Organization : Office Products Amazon.com: Bluelounge CableBox Cable and Cord Management System,Black : Electronics Amazon.com: Anker 150W Max USB C Charger Block, 4-Port Compact Foldable GaN Charger for MacBook, iPhone 16 and More Series, Dell and More : Cell Phones & Accessories Don’t overpay for cellular data while traveling – Six Colors
Our experiences with tap‑to‑exchange features like phone payments, what we truly consider ephemeral online, a recent tech frustration that hampered productivity, and opinions on children's shoes with hidden AirTag slots. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Whether we buy AppleCare, how we clear out our inboxes, our smartwatch band habits, and travel tips for coming to America. Guest Starring: Simone De Rochefort and Anže Tomić Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Our MMORPG experience and enjoyment; how we pick restaurants or cafés on the road—Google Maps, Yelp, etc.; the tech we never leave home without and if it's more or less than before; and the arcade game we'd love to own as an original cabinet. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Apple's beta season commences, Jack Dorsey's new chat app, how we wake up in the morning, and whether we have security cameras. Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Whether we’ve secured our Brother printers, our optimism or skepticism about Apple fixing accessibility issues in betas, thoughts on a MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, and the books we’re planning to read—or reread—this summer. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw | The Verge The MacBook Adorable — Liss is More Amazon.com: HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Wireless Color Laser Printer, Works with Alexa (T6B82A) : Office ProductsCasey's Printer THE MISTBORN® SAGA - THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY – Brandon Sanderson The Wheel of Time series - Dragonmount Royal Gambit by Daniel O'Malley | Hachette Book Group Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Sleeper Beach by Nick Harkaway: Review by Ian Mond – Locus Online Knave of Diamonds - Laurie R. King Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Bloody Jack Series by L.A. Meyer Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline | Goodreads Brad Thor | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Home - Jack Carr
Apple and Perplexity rumors, the F1 coupon fiasco, our thoughts on device battery health, and whether Apple should build a chatbot. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Meg Marco Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Subtitle: We are moving fast and not breaking a thing.Our interest in drones and how we’d use them, household standards for wearing Bluetooth headphones, whether we install OS betas and on which devices, and the rare app or service where we don’t mind seeing ads. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Live from Apple Park (mostly). Apple's new Spotlight for Mac, how iPadOS 26 will change our iPad usage, Apple's latest improvements to messaging, and the Liquid Glass redesign. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: David Smith and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Whether repairability affects our buying choices, what we’d want from a rumored HomePod with a screen, what we're looking forward to at WWDC next week, and our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and whether standalone handhelds appeal to us. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. P : The water reminder and hydration app. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Jony Ive and Sam Altman's new AI hardware joint, whether we play games on our phones, the last time we used styluses, and our tech pet peeves. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Zac Hall and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
Fortnite's return to the App Store, the tech we now hate, how we feel about CarPlay, and what our homescreens look like. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Christopher Phin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback
The features only we use, indie Mac apps we love, whether we have robotic vacuums, and technology that's recently improved our lives. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Guy English and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Bike Outliner MailMaven TextExpander Kaleidoscope CodeRunner BBEdit Acorn Transmit MarsEdit
Feelings on the Epic v. Apple ruling and Kindle’s new purchase option, whether we report bugs to small devs or stay silent, how we balance a single or multi-device Mac setup, and one feature we’re hoping to see at the upcoming WWDC. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How sycophantic we want our chatbots to be, Google ending Nest support, what we've learned from Reddit recently, and whether developer conferences are still about developers. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Interest in a humanoid home robot and its role, who we'd want to own Chrome if Google sells it and what they'd do with it, the streaming service we'd cancel first, and our favorite go-to site for inspiration, nostalgia, or feel-good vibes. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: 4Geeks Academy: Full stack development courses. Explore online, hybrid and in-person options now. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Hypertext TV CARveat Emptor | snell.zone DailyBooth - Wikipedia Internet Archive Australian Survivor | 10Play Ludwig | BBC One The White Lotus | HBO Castration Movie | Gumroad
Simple solutions to complex tech problems, whether iPadOS 19 can solve its power user problem, if we look forward to Siri knowing what's on our screen, and OpenAI's prospective social media network. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: John Moltz and Joe Rosensteel Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Whether we use a docking device with our main PC or Mac, feelings of algorithm fatigue and if it's enough to leave Spotify, the software we geek out over like Numbers, and if rising prices due to tariffs might stop us from buying a new phone this year. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: BBEdit: The leading professional HTML and text editor for macOS. Try it free for 30 days. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement, what we actually use AI for, how we learn new skills, and the old gadgets we'll never give up. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
A household appliance we’d improve with modern tech, a ridiculous tech solution to a silly problem we’ve had, the iOS or app interface we most want redesigned in iOS 19, and a pie-in-the-sky Apple Intelligence feature that would truly excite us. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
What we carry in our wallets, do we want dumb phones, how we feel about the new Pebble smartwaches, and whether we'd be interested in a cellular MacBook. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Simone De Rochefort and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we maintain battery health, thoughts on Discord’s IPO and if any tech company improved post-IPO, the must-have and leave-behind tech for trips, and how to protect non-tech-savvy older adults from scams like the 'Grandparent scam.' This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Emily Forlini and Bryan Guffey Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Apple's latest hardware updates, smart clothing, how we transfer money between friends, and the latest on UK encryption. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Anker Solix JacketA jacket that can charge your phone! DXO's Photo Storm CapeA garment designed for all day photographers.
Where we prefer to edit photos, thoughts on VC investment vs. a level 14 round boi, our use of voice assistants and what improvements might make Alexa AI worthwhile, and the frustration of new USB-C products still requiring USB-A cables for charging. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Pika: Start your happy blog. Get 20% off Pika Pro with code CLOCKWISE20 Guest Starring: Amanda Silberling and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Thoughts on the iPhone 16e, our morning beverage tech, whether we're interested in smart rings, and how we use tech to de-stress. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Dreo All-in-1 BaristaMaker Milk FrotherMikah's milk frother. Baratza Virtuoso+Mikah's coffee bean grinder. Oxo Rapid BrewerMikah's brewing solution. Oxo Cold Brew Coffee MakerAleen's brewing tech. Grounds for Change DecafAleen's coffee source of choice. New Mexico Tea CompanyDan's tea purveyor of choice. Breville Tea MakerDan's lovely tea maker.
Improvements we’d like in Apple’s Photos app after acquiring Pixelmator and Photomator, thoughts on Apple renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps, a realistic task for a robot, and whether we use AI tools and which ones. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Weird apps Apple should make, the strangest looking tech we own, what will it take for Vision Pro to go mainstream, and the discontinued tech products we'd revive. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Zac Hall and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
The how often we use our non-default smartphone cameras, the tech or techniques we use to stay focused at work, where we buy and read ebooks and whether supporting indie bookstores appeals to us, and our least favorite thing to troubleshoot. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Apple enabling Apple Intelligence features by default, the AI summaries that work for us, Samsung's boring new phones, and our cable management predilections. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Christopher Phin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our use of CarPlay, Android Auto, or other systems for navigation; creative AI problem-solving cases we’ve encountered; thoughts on Sonos’s struggles and future as a customer; and whether we use TikTok amid its potential US shutdown. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Coda.io: Your all-in-one collaborative workspace. Get started for free. Guest Starring: Bryan Guffey and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Meta ditches third-party fact-checking, making unsightly TVs more attractive, the tyranny of always-on phone displays, and the robot vacuum of your nightmares. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Anže Tomić Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Frame ProSamsung's new version of its art-y TV. Roborock Saros Z70Robot vacuum, now with OmniGrip!
Our likelihood of investing in smart home tech with Apple's entry, our technology goals for 2025, our end/start of year tech rituals, and predictions for how technology will improve the world in 2025. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: James Thomson and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Rumors of a foldable iPad, spatial computing on the Mac, how often we use Street View-like features, and the iOS 18 features we've turned off. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Coda.io: Your all-in-one collaborative workspace. Get six free months of the team plan. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Niléane Dorffer Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our interest in current smart glasses, the smart tech we use to monitor our homes and pets, our thoughts on iOS 18.2 features like Genmoji and Image Playground, and how we organize and manage holiday gift-giving lists for ideas and tracking. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our family tech support travails, tech gift recommendations under $50, smart home decorations, and seasonal music recommendations. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Paul Kafasis Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Xiaomi Portable Electric Air CompressorDan's tech gift pick. FestivitasAn app for putting holiday lights in your Mac's menu bar and Dock. Astropad BookcaseRosemary's tech gift pick. Nomad Goods Kevlar CablesMikah's tech gift pick. Twinkly LightsRosemary's smart lights. Nanoleaf Matter LightsDan's holiday lights. Sonoff MicroRosemary's USB adapter to make your devices smart. The Earworm EraserPaul's recommendation for how to get songs out of your head. Paul's Tuxedo ChristmasWear a tux, go to the movies.
Our tech use with family and friends during the holidays; gadgets we'd bring for a long, power-limited day trip like attending a Supreme Court rally; seeking or avoiding Black Friday tech deals; and the apps we use for recipe discovery and management. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Jean MacDonald Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback MelaMela is a simple, elegant and modern recipe manager for iOS and macOS that syncs with iCloud. Paprika Recipe ManagerPaprika is an app that helps you organize your recipes, make meal plans, and create grocery lists. Using Paprika's built-in browser, you can save recipes from anywhere on the web. CroutonA home for your favourite recipes, from wherever you find them. Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer
How we deal with physical media, the most tech heavy restaurants we've patronized, tech that ended up disappointing us, and the social media networks of yesteryear that we'd bring back. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we read (with or without tech), our favorite pet tech, whether we'd get a HomePod with a screen, and the small cute tech we like. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Emily Forlini and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback The Adventures of Amina al-SirafiAleen's book pick. Some Danger InvolvedJason's book pick. River of the GodsEmily's book pick. Fortune Favors the DeadDan's book pick.
Our default apps on iOS, how we feel about Genmoji, our favorite end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms, and whether we use Live Activities for news and sports. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin, Jeremy Burge, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Genmoji Has No SoulJeremy's thoughts on Genmoji.
Our use of tech in Halloween celebrations; the smallest tech we regularly use and the small gadget that wowed us; which Apple Intelligence features we're using and looking forward to next; and the one item we'd give up this week, tech or non-tech. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Tiptop: The first payments provider that lets you accept trade-ins with zero risk. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
All the Apple devices we use, the risks of switching to the Apple Password app, the games we play on our phones, and whether tech plays a part in our hobbies. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback iPad, Pencil, White Balance Photography and Notability – All for Cross StitchingHow Allison uses tech for cross-stitching.
Our experiences with Passkeys and thoughts on their upcoming portability, opinions on Threads showing online status by default, views on Amazon's new Kindle lineup including the color model, and our preferred methods and platforms for consuming news. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we prepare our tech for emergencies, the headphones we like best, our file organization systems, and outfitting our home theaters for spooky season. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our preferred devices for listening to music out loud, recent frustrating tech-related customer service experiences, current social media habits, and examples of technology that have recently impressed us. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Zac Hall and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Which Apple Watch faces we use, our feelings on Apple tying the new iPhone to AI features, where we get our phone wallpapers, and how we're using the Action button. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Relay for St. Jude 2024 Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our view on Instagram's new "Teen Accounts" and their direction, thoughts on Qi2, charging speeds, and MagSafe, our favorite new feature in Apple's latest platform updates, and the update we like least or will need time to adapt to. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Joe Rosensteel Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we open our phone cameras, our post-Apple event spending plans, whether we want a robotic smart speaker, and what a new iPhone button of our dreams would do. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Anže Tomić and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Relay for St. Jude 2024 Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our preferred external storage solutions, favorite collaboration tools, motivations for smartphone upgrades, and thoughts on the potential for a Skynet-level AI scenario in our lifetime. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Guest Starring: Owen JJ Stone and Bryan Guffey Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we purchase and read e-books, pet tech we've tried, our favorite accessibility features, and the tech features we'd add or remove with our magic wands. Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Relay for St. Jude 2024 - Donate today to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude! Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
A third-party app we consider essential for everyone, the first app we use in the morning, a piece of tech in our lives that needs an upgrade, and a tech product or concept we initially doubted but which later became successful. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar on the App Store Libby, the Library App on the App Store Zones - Time Zone Conversion on the App Store Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store
A smaller Mac mini, Apple vs. Patreon, our notification habits, and the future of CarPlay. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
The tech everyone should have, our device strategies for planes, Apple's new Distraction Control feature, and the apps we want to control via Siri. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Emily Dreibelbis Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
If and how we use Find My, the tech we haven't upgraded, how Apple Intelligence will impact our Siri usage, and our latest tech travel tips. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Guest Starring: Jean MacDonald and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our experiences with purchasing tech insurance like AppleCare and its benefits, our approach to managing battery levels and charging devices, the tools and apps we use for iPhone photography, and a non-Apple tech gadget we’ve enjoyed. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Take Control of iPhone Photography – Take Control Books Philips Hue UV Light Sanitizer Box | Amazon Hafuloky Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor | Amazon Leica SOFORT 2 | Leica Camera US Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds Lenovo Legion Go | Lenovo US
Where we primarily do our text entry (smartphone, tablet, or computer), our involvement with user groups either as speakers or attendees, the apps we keep in our iPhone dock and why, and how we use Apple Pay. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: ScriptRunner for Jira: The ultimate Jira automation and customisation toolset. Get 6 months free. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan, Lex Friedman, and Paul Kafasis Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our interest in the new Amazon Echo Spot, our current charging setup and thoughts on Nomad's new 65W GaN charger, thoughts on a HomePod with a display, and which dead property we'd like to see AI revive from any medium. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Oracle: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Amazon’s all-new Echo Spot | Amazon mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe | Apple 65W Power Adapter, Apple Watch Edition | Nomad Goods A Beloved Tech Blog Is Now Publishing AI Articles Under the Names of Its Old Human Staff | 404 Media
Our app routines, how we feel about smart rings, the smartest other tech gadgets in our homes, and how we stay informed without spiraling into doom. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. ScriptRunner for Jira: The ultimate Jira automation and customisation toolset. Get 6 months free. Guest Starring: Florence Ion and Joe Rosensteel Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Reliable features of voice-based virtual assistants, our hypothetical U.S. internet legislation, the impact of Apple's new Passwords app on our password management, and our comfort level with sharing intimate thoughts with an LLM. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. ScriptRunner for Jira: The ultimate Jira automation and customisation toolset. Get 6 months free. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and mb bischoff Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Apple's planning a cheaper Vision Pro, how we feel about covering CG advertising, managing subscriptions, and our favorite emoji. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Meg Marco Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback
Our favorite features of Apple Intelligence, the biggest missed opportunity at WWDC 2024, our most anticipated iOS 18 feature announced, and our reactions to the lackluster iPadOS announcements. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback
What we're excited about at WWDC, the oldest tech we have in use, how we store our digital photos, and whether we journal. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback
Our video gaming preferences and habits, thoughts on Nomad's new thin Qi-rechargeable tracking card with Find My, how we connect non-iPhone devices on the go, and our top three software wishes for the upcoming WWDC. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Do we multitask on our iPads? What AI uses do we actually find helpful? Plus, the email apps we use and whether we've experimented with cloning our voice. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback
Our Apple Watch interaction frequency, thoughts on Spotify's "Daylists" and our ideal playlist name, interest in Google's AI features at Google I/O, and essential travel tech for "One Bag Travel." This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Jam: Developer-friendly bug reports in 1 click. Guest Starring: Doc Rock and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe | Apple Merino Wool Clothing & Apparel | Unbound Merino Zendure Universal Travel Adapter | Amazon
How we recommend iPads to people, whether Apple should stop holding events, what one task our perfect chatbot would do, and how we feel about the Apple Pencil. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Guy English and Heather Kelly Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback
How we'd like to see Apple implement GenAI, our home network troubleshooting process, the iPad model we currently use and what features would prompt an upgrade, and our views on the centralization of account logins, like those from Apple and Google. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise Merch Submit Feedback Soup Spoiler | Zamps
Meta adds AI to its glasses, our thoughts on chronological vs. algorithmic timelines, how we find software tools, and the U.S.'s TikTok ban. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Anže Tomić and Karissa Bell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback
Early web nostalgia and memorable online experiences, the most disappointing tech product we've owned or reviewed, our persistence in troubleshooting tech, and the oldest piece of technology we still use. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise Merch Submit Feedback
Color e-readers, apps and devices we use while traveling, tech products we have but no longer want, and the tech products we'd immediately replace. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Clockwise Merch! Submit Feedback FlightyMikah's travel app of choice. Joe's Travel Picks Synapse 19 BackpackKelly's travel pick. Weather on the WayDan's travel app of choice. Moccamaster KBGV SelectThe product Joe would immediately buy again. Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer, HL-L2350DWThe product Mikah would immediately buy again. Breville Tea MakerThe product Dan would immediately buy again. ratgdoKelly's tool for making your garage door opener work. Ten Percent HappierKelly's meditation app.
Our physical versus digital media preferences, the one tech product we have in (too much) abundance, whether we keep our phones in a case, and our journaling habits and methods. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Bryan Guffey and David Sparks Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our use of tethering for Internet, Mac buying advice, our notification styles, and the TikTok ban. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Clockwise merch!: Including our BRAND NEW tote bag. Guest Starring: Brianna Wu and Paul Kafasis Links and Show Notes: Tim Cook has taken a meat ax to his notifications and you can too! Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we search online, our tips for minimizing vehicle data tracking, the GenAI features we'd like to see added to Apple's platforms, and what features we'd want to see in a future iPad. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: How we search online, our tips for minimizing vehicle data tracking, the GenAI features we'd like to see added to Apple's platforms, and what features we'd want to see in a future iPad. Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
The Europe-mandated tech changes we'd like to see in the US, circular vs. square smart watches, how often we completely reset our devices, and the extent of our home automation pursuits. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Florence Ion and John Moltz Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
The importance of encryption in messaging services, the topics we'd want to see in a prediction market, how many monitors we use, and our preferred podcast app(s). This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Matthew Bischoff and Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
The end of Apple's car project, the tasks we'd put an AI Siri to work on, hidden Apple OS features, and using the Apple Vision Pro in public. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring restaurant quality pizza to your home. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Guest Starring: Casey Liss and Lisa Schmeiser Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
How we'd use a HomePod with a screen, Apple's new Sports app, Vision Pro impressions after a couple weeks, and what we use our iPhone's Action button for. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli, Rosemary Orchard, and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our desks' peripheral setups, how we watch movies, hand typing vs. dictation, and whether we've seen Apple Vision Pro users in the wild. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Clockwise merch!: Grab a t-shirt, phone case, or hat and support the show! Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Lex Friedman Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our favorite PC/Mac apps; the apps we use for photo-taking, editing, and sharing; our thoughts on Vision Pro Personas; and our interest (or lack thereof) in Bluesky amidst potential social media saturation. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Ant Pruitt Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Taking apart Apple's EU plans, our journeys into the portable monitor craze, what browsers we use, and how we manage saving links for later. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac: Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our widget usage on smartphones, views on Palworld's Nintendo resemblance, whether we've activated Stolen Device Protection, and our readiness to pay a premium for ad-free streaming amidst Netflix and Amazon's pricing changes. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac: Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Simone De Rochefort Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
External linking on the App Store, bye-bye blood oxygen sensor, our Vision Pro plans, and the last time we bought physical media. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Where and how we watch media; whether any phone app justifies a bespoke hardware piece like Rabbit R1; intriguing tech revealed at CES; and the best pointing device for screens. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Where we're putting our social media energy in 2024, which subscriptions we're canceling, our opinions on the Apple Vision Pro, and what feature we want for our devices this year. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Special chapter art by Mike Wells. Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our joyful tech moments in 2023, the most significant non-AI tech advancement or launch in 2023, tech anticipation for 2024, and a self-indulgent gift we've chosen for the holidays. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Abrar Al-Heeti and Sarah Bickerton Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
The additional security measures we use, tech resources for traveling abroad, our valuable vintage tech, and how we feel about crowdfunding. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Guest Starring: Anže Tomić and Brianna Wu Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Our go-to photo apps, a budget-friendly tech favorite, iOS 17.2 excitement, and macOS Sonoma's standout feature. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback HOTO NEX O1 PRO 3.6V Screwdriver Set | AmazonHOTO NEX O1 PRO 3.6V Screwdriver Sets, Electric Screwdriver, All-in-One Cordless 3 Torque With 12 2-IN S2 Steel Long Bits, LED Shadowless Lamp, Ideal For Computer, Bookcase, Bicycle HOTO Compressed Air Capsule | AmazonHOTO Compressed Air Capsule, 4-in-1 Work Station, Air Duster & Handheld Vacuum, Vacuuming, Blowing, Inflating, Vacuum Sealing, Brushless Motor, 15000 Pa Suction Power, for Car/Desk/Keyboard/Home/Pet Belkin Wireless Charger for MagSafe | AmazonBelkin Wireless Charger for MagSafe Little Tikes Big Adventures Sea View Submarine | AmazonLittle Tikes Big Adventures Sea View Submarine Ring Pet Tag | AmazonRing Pet Tag Golden Girls Gospel Remix | YouTubeGolden Girls Gospel Remix iOS 17.2 release notes: Every new feature and change | 9to5Mac
Our book-reading habits, what we do with our health data, how tech helps us around the house, and old software that we still have a crush on. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Choosing between noise cancellation and excellent audio quality in headphones, the impact of an unlimited supply of one thing on the world or your life, the significance of Apple's adoption of RCS, and recommendations for Black Friday deals. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion AI. Try it free today. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: James Thomson and Doc Rock Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Capturing spatial video on iPhone, our font opinions, whether we use journaling apps, and when we tell our non-techy friends to update their software. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Apple's missing Macs, our last Lightning peripherals, our Touch Bar experiences, and whether we have ever used burner accounts. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Traceroute: A podcast about the humanity in the hardware that shapes our digital world. Listen now. Guest Starring: Christina Warren and Dan Seifert Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Using an all-in-one messaging platform, using an all-in-one calendaring app, using — and telling others about — Passkeys, and what we hope to see at Apple's “Scary Fast” October event. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Matthew Bischoff Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback “Clockwise” graphic tee, pullover crewneck, pullover hoodie, tank, and onesie | Cotton BureauFrom the long-running Relay FM podcast. Four people ... one tech t-shirt ... for as long as you want! Remember: watch what you say ... and keep watching the clock.
Underrated Apple apps, our reading setups, feelings on the Apple Pencil, and our thoughts on onboarding processes. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Wildgrain: Get FREE croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Guest Starring: Aleen Simms and Guy English Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback
Using Passkeys, how Apple could replace Google default search revenue, macOS Screen Sharing, and whether we take photos and capture video at concerts. Guest Starring: Chance Miller and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Clockwise Shirt
How much we rely on iCloud, new muscle memory on Apple Watch, how we've enhanced our browser experience, and CarPlay tips & tricks.
Our favorite (or least-favorite) features in macOS Sonoma, our harrowing AppleCare stories, the cases we do or don't have on our phones, and whether we upgraded to an iPhone 15.
Our one, must-have streaming service; our favorite not-at-home, not-at-the-office place to work; our webcam setups; and our favorite or most-used iPhone accessories.
What surprised us at Apple's "Wonderlust" keynote, our thoughts on the new iPhone Action Button, what we wanted Apple to announce at its September event, and the retro Apple design elements we'd like to see again.
Google's legacy as it turns 25, the websites we still visit manually, our preferred text editors, and what we'd miss most switching our smartphone platforms.
Great, inexpensive gadgets; worthy subscriptions and those we've canceled; Apple's September event; and our future USB-C charging prospects.
Our hardware upgrade cycles, what an Apple foldable would bring, UI decisions that bother us, and what piece of tech we would use our magic wands on.
Whether we speed up audio and video media, how we'd want Apple to change Disney Parks, our thoughts on new Apple Watch bands, and what we're hoping to see from Apple's Shortcuts.
Apple's new music discovery station, how we take notes when problem solving, our use of voice assistants, and whether Apple's support is as good as it used to be.
The last time we had an AR experience, our thoughts on social media services paying for news links in Canada, the current state of smartphone innovation, and whether we think AI "hallucinations" are a deal-breaker for the future of generative AI.
The current state of our social media presences, tech tips for navigating medical situations, spatial apps we'd like to see for Apple Vision Pro, and how we deal with mis-delivered packages.
The sites, apps, and services we use for research; how our university tech setups influenced our lives; the navigation apps we use; and our favorite features from Apple's OS betas.
Our first iOS apps, what we look for deals on, whether we pay attention to the fine print, and our preferences in laptop sizes.
The “Twitter replacements” we're using, our hopeful finds for Prime Day, how Apple will or won't comply with the Digital Markets Act, and our toxic relationship with streaming services.
Extended warranties, our first jobs, whether we read online reviews, and how to deal with window management on the Mac.
How we save links for later, the app we'd make for Apple Vision Pro, how we listen to music and podcasts, and tips for tech to use when moving across the country.
Whether we're installing Apple betas, Tim Cook offers us a free product, how the Reddit blockout have affected us, and what we were disappointed not to see at WWDC.
Live from the Apple Podcasts studio at WWDC! We discuss how we would use Vision Pro in our everyday lives, the announcement(s) that made us clap, the Home & Audio features we were excited about, and the iOS and/or iPadOS features we can't wait to use.
Our current device-charging setups, how we manage our windows, our weather apps of choice, and the travel items that have saved our bacon.
Whether we'd be comfortable in a driverless taxi, our thoughts on the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory regarding kids and social media, using Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on the iPad, and the last time technology blew us away.
Apple's new accessibility features, buttons vs. touchscreens, a free ad-supported television set, and whether we're contributors or lurkers on social media.
Completing precision tasks on iPad with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, our thoughts on AI in retail (in light of the Wendy's news), Google joining the foldable phone market, and predictions for Apple's WWDC and the mention of artificial intelligence.
Apple and Google collaborate on a standard for device trackers, our thoughts on Bluesky, Google implements passkeys, and whether we're hopeful or fearful of AI.
On this, our 500th episode, we start by complaining about the apps we begrudgingly use regularly. Then we predict the future of phones, reveal our history with dual-booting PCs, and share what it would take to get us to buy a mixed-reality headset.
Our watchOS 10 wish list, the apps we want on our Apple headsets, HomePods listening, and our dream vacations and the tech we'd bring.
Collecting and removing mobile apps, how we begin and end every smartphone session, our new computer migration process, and how we balance our digital and physical lives.
Our thoughts on GM abandoning CarPlay and Android Auto, our most relaxing phone activities, how we control our TVs, and what we've used AI for.
The apps we use for taking notes, the iOS 16.4 features (and emoji) we're excited about, our thoughts on Apple Pay Later and installment payments, and what we hope — and expect — to hear about at Apple's WWDC.
The generative AI we've found the most compelling, our thoughts on Spatial Audio and surround sound systems, whether we think the game console is dying out, and our social media habits in the wake of the relaunch of Gowalla.
How we display and enjoy our digital photographs, celebrating Digital Cleanup Day by revealing the messiest areas of our digital lives, software we don't like but have to use, and our thoughts on replacing aging tech.
Whether we use spatial audio, the oldest tech in our setups, our smart TV situations, and what our Twitter experience is currently like.
How we decide which companies get our data, how we manage our personal music collections, our thoughts on iPhone and Apple ID security, and the last time we felt like a clueless technophobe.
How we listen to digital music, would we pay for increased account security, keeping our devices clean, and Apple's pricey upgrade costs.
How we'd add AI technology to our tasks, our non-starter factors for buying an electric car, the device screen sizes we think Apple should consider, and how we're using climate data to automate our smart homes.
Our experiences with modern day Internet search, what we're doing with AI tools, actors and AI voice generation, and our favorite Black technologists.
Our thoughts on an app aiming to be “the TikTok for text,” whether we're bothered by AI-generated content when it's accurate and useful, Apple's rumored foldable iPad, and our home speaker setups.
Whether we spec up our Macs, our philosophy on menu bars, what we use for pointing devices, and our screen sizes of choice.
Whether we're using AirTags and other item-tracking tech, how we have (or haven't) used ChatGPT for work, our thoughts on a touchscreen Mac, and the discontinued tech we'd like to see revived.
Our overpowered tech devices, the return of personal blogging, the last time we took our tech in, and the Apple services we subscribe to.
The frustrating tech we own, our tech-related goal or theme for the new year, the tech we'd buy if money were no object, and our thoughts on and usage of Apple's MagSafe technology and the upcoming Qi2 standard.
The legacy of 2022 in tech, the tech gifts we're buying ourselves, the best third-party app replacements, and Apple products we'd like to see but they'll never make.
Whether TikTok's algorithm explanations will ruin the magic. How we collect and share our holiday gift ideas. The weather app(s) we're using in light of the end of Dark Sky. The coolest gifts we've bought for ourselves this holiday season.
Whether we'd install a third-party app store on our phones, our most anticipated Matter devices, the tasks we'd pawn off onto an AI chatbot, and our non-holiday holiday traditions.
How we've used or could use OpenAI's ChatGPT, the silliest and/or most time-consuming automations we've created, our thoughts on Apple's new App Store price points, and our plans to own an Apple Car.
Annual streaming music retrospectives, our favorite thing about niche software, whether child us would be blown away by today's tech, and our pitches for social media networks.
Finding a Twitter replacement (or leaving it all behind), our Read-it-Later services of choice, the tech we're most thankful for, and the apps we're most thankful for.
How we positively integrate tech in our kids' lives, whether we display vintage tech, sharing streaming service logins, and do standalone cameras still trump smartphones?
Our thoughts on all-in-one work platforms in regard to Zoom One, the mapping app(s) we use, our predictions for the future of social media, and our tech-buying habits when faced with supply-constraint delays.
Services and products we just can't quit, our cringiest status splurges, whether advertising works on us, and the fate of Twitter under its new management.
Mixing tech with Halloween, the show or film we'd bring to Apple TV+, our thoughts on an Elon-run Twitter, and our low-tech habits.
The iPad lineup's squishy middle, why Apple pros aren't allowed to have fun, our Apple Pencil usage, and whether we get cellular-enabled iPads.
Microsoft and Apple's are friends now? Plus, Apple pulls away Charlie Brown's football, Meta's got a new VR headset, and Stage Manager still needs some work.
Apps we live in every day, whether we pay for premium-priced movie rentals, the smart speakers we use, and providing tech support for our parents.
Our thoughts on a slidable, resizable laptop, our countdown events, our iPhone photography habits, and our favorite pinball games
Our computer and desk setups, the feature we'd add to iOS to make the biggest impact on how we use our iPhones, our device-protection habits, and whether the iPad is living up to its potential.
The tech we use to sleep and wake, the small changes to iOS 16 we're excited about, our thoughts on an iPhone subscription plan, and our predictions RE: the end of iPhone and the last numbered iPhone model.
Our thoughts on the Apple Watch Ultra, whether we do clean installs on our Macs, which iPhone 14s we're getting, and what we'd change about Apple's event presentations.
Whether we'll use Twitter's new Twitter Circle feature, the least-exciting rumors for Apple's upcoming September event, social media services we're using more — not less — in the last year, and our thoughts on smartphones reaching their peak.
Whether we put all our tech eggs in one Big Tech basket, the skills and philosophies we gained over the pandemic that we'll keep with us, our go-to pair of headphones or earbuds, and the consumer tech we'd take with us to space.
Our thoughts on BeReal and authenticity on social media, the state of console gaming and the cloud gaming future, our electric vehicle plans, and switching to a career outside of tech.
We discuss the future of folding phones, the utility of wild Apple rumors, how parents monitor social media, and our travel charging strategies of the moment.
How we store and share files in the cloud, the streaming video services we go to when we're looking for something new to watch, the one computer or tablet we'd use if we could only use one, and our webcam setups.
Dan had a baby so we discuss tech advice for new parents and our favorite toys. But we also dig into invasive network video cameras, the ruination of Instagram, and if VR is ever going to be a thing.
How we pay online, in stores, and elsewhere. How we use (or wish we could use) our smartphones to aid in travel. The data we'd like to see on our iPhone Lock Screen. Our three favorite emoji and a new emoji we're most excited about.
Digital lending, when to install public betas, our favorite utility apps, and how we feel about TikTok's algorithm changes.
Our coding experiences, the toys we collect and enjoy, our thoughts on new smartphones with current-gen silicon, how we feel about targeted ads, and how we manage our online privacy settings.
Our favorite iPhones of yesteryear, how paranoid we are about our online privacy, our sleep tracking habits, and where we go to work outside of our homes.
Our frivolous in-app purchases, how we use tech to stay safe in the age of COVID, our thoughts on RCS messaging, and recognizing the signs of true artificial intelligence.
How we work on our Macs, the Cryptopocalypse, our cloud storage regimens, and what is still keeping us from using the iPad as our main devices.
Our excitement and trepidation regarding Passkeys, our thoughts on auto-generated Siri App Shortcuts, the most exciting features announced at WWDC, and our inevitable (?) USB-C future.
Apple software improvements we want to see at WWDC, the technology-themed art that graces our walls, which browsers we use, and why printers are the worst.
How we discover new apps, how we force ourselves to take breaks during the workday, our methods for managing our Mac's menu bar, and the most impressive and useful tech in our kitchens.
Have we all cut the cord? Plus, tech items we can't justify purchasing, Apple's new accessibility features, and how we wrangle SIMs and eSIMs when traveling.
Our computer mousing habits and devices, whether we signed up for the in-person portion of WWDC, our Apple Watch upgrade habits, and the iPods we've owned and count among our favorite models.
The tech we always travel with, things we hope seem slow in 30 years, Twitter's new Close Friends feature, and devices we own that we secretly wish would die.
The video conferencing cameras we use, how we'd change Siri's voice, whether we'd tackle an iPhone repair, and our plans (or lack thereof) for leaving Twitter.
Our charging situations, which collaborative workspaces we prefer, how we protect our digital privacy, and what we're watching on Apple TV+.
Capturing and editing video on iPhone & iPad, what we think about 8k video, how the Apple Watch's rumored health features would affect our purchasing decisions, and our thoughts on Apple using Shortcuts as a way to introduce new functionality.
Whether we'd put our trust in an Apple Bank, how we feel about editing tweets, our office chair situation, and Plex's new Universal Watchlist: yea or nay?
Our thoughts on the EU's plans for messaging interoperability, how we feel about smart implants and body modifications, when and why we choose websites over apps for certain services, and long overdue feature requests for products we use each day.
Big tech outages, our data backup strategies, the tech wisdom we'd impart to the masses, and the last time we felt out of our depth.
Our experience with game streaming services, our thoughts on Elden Ring, whether we order tech online or choose to pick it up, and the products we purchased from Apple's March event.
The iPad Air's place in Apple tablet lineup, how we avoid succumbing to the news 24/7, our dreams of being radio DJs, and what one thing we'd change about Apple's new display.
Using a self-driving taxi service, common myths about livestreaming, our gaming habits, and how we value art created by machines and artificial intelligence.
Smart locks, streaming tech and accessories, the future of household robots, and whether we're more productive at day or night.
Obsolete tech, smartphone camera lenses, Chrome OS on an old Mac or PC, and app tracking privacy on Android.
Whether we're still using the iPad to its fullest potential, how we're watching the Winter Olympics, AI-generated music and art, and the ways we digitally send cash to friends.
How we manage notifications, our thoughts on Crisis Text Line's data collection, our password management setup, and how we're feeling about the Wordle acquisition by the New York Times.
How Apple should address AirTag misuse, the techniques we use for cleaning out our inbox, whether Twitter's "Close Friends" feature interests us, and our applications for a smart foot pedal.
The streaming services we use regularly, creating or augmenting a tech product, the messaging apps we use, and our NFC experiences.
The last tech we bought for our home workplaces, the tyranny of choice with subscription service content, non-smartwatch wearables we'd like, and the state of printers in the year 2022.
How we turn our digital photographs into physical media, our experiences with external monitors, our thoughts on an audiobook service from Apple, and the AR/VR headset features that would appeal to us.
What tech had the biggest impact on us in 2021, our predictions for the most surprising tech story of 2022, whether we seek out short-form videos, and our biggest tech irritations of the last year.
The last apps we purchased, how we'd handle third-party payment options on our Apple devices, our experience with Exposure Notifications, and how we track our resolutions, themes, and habits for the new year.
Will we use SharePlay? What are our feelings about Bluetooth earbuds? How do we protect ourselves when we're browning online? And what are our picks for favorite TV, movies, and books of the year?
Describing an experience with augmented reality, last-minute tech gifts, using tech with holiday decor, and how we prepare for tech support when gathering with family.
The older tech that we can't justify replacing, what we'd change about Twitter in the wake of Jack Dorsey's exit, the health tech we'd like to see next, and which retro video games we'd remake.
How we charge our devices, the travel tech we're taking with us this year, our thoughts on Apple's plans for digital IDs, and an examination of Apple's newly announced Self Repair Program.
Our computer speaker setups, the latest apps we've installed, whether we're experiencing NFT FOMO, and the smart home gadgets we'd like to get this holiday season.
Our thoughts on Twitter's new subscription service, the keyboards we're using, how we feel about smart locks, and some thoughts on Apple's new Communication Safety features for Messages.
Microsoft and Facebook's new metaverse moves, Netflix's entry into the games market, Zoom's consideration of an ad-supported model, and how we deal with needing to use Windows on our Apple silicon Macs.
Whether we could see ourselves making use of a "Metaverse," our supply chain woes, the best features of macOS Monterey, and how we review devices as tech journalists.
What Apple's new MacBook Pros are lacking, much consternation over "the notch," how often we use noise-canceling headphones, and the excitement of pivot tables!
How we share passwords, a subscription service we wish we could give up, our external storage setup, and the tech we once wrongly dismissed.
Our paper document approach, our thoughts on Facebook and whether we think it will change its ways, the single-purpose robot we'd have in our homes, and the rate at which we replace and/or upgrade our smart watches and smart phones.
Is Amazon's new Astro robot cute or menacing? What are our biggest family tech support challenges? How do we revisit our photos? And what do we use for video chatting?
What size iPad we prefer, our assessment of Apple Arcade two years in, the new iOS 15/iPadOS 15 features we love, and our most recent Apple purchases.
The last time we used the full capabilities of the iPhone's video camera, the Apple products we still want to see this year, whether we're tempted by the Apple Watch Series 7, and all the things we track with Apple's Find My network.
How we'd upgrade our tech setups if we had the space, the tech parts of our emergency preparedness plans, our thoughts on cashierless "just walk out" stores, and whether we would add digital IDs to our Apple Wallets.
China's new limit on video games for those under 18, the software features that are gone but not forgotten, Apple Watch exercise accuracy, and our writing on paper vs. typing preferences.
Whether we see ourselves one day carrying foldable phones, our thoughts on drone and robot delivery, changing the rules of copyright, and designing our own computers.
Can anonymity online be a good thing? The first smart home device someone should buy. Our technology collection habits. The "technology anachronisms" in our lives.
The tech we can't seem to let go of, what annoyances we'd fix with $50, our feelings on smart TVs, and how automated photo-surfacing apps work (or don't) for us.
The return of our pandemic tech setups, our thoughts on Citizen's premium Protect offering, whether we've replaced complicated tech with something less complicated, and how we do — or don't — stream audio throughout our homes.
What services we've added (or subtracted) during the pandemic, our Twitter bits that deserve to be shows, what companies we would de-IPO, and the travel tech we find indispensable.
How we manage email spam, the tools we use that have changed how we complete tasks, tech decluttering, and how we fix privacy problems like Pegasus.
The input devices we use, how much of our work happens in the cloud, form vs. function in our tech purchases, and the details that Apple sweats (and the ones it doesn't).
Pokémon Go, our biggest tech gear ROI, the tech we take on vacation, and whether we'd rather have a time machine or a transporter.
How we handle email, the potential of Shortcuts on the Mac, our latest tech delights, and whether we prefer our social media to be fed to us by the algorithm.
Apps and tech we use to fall asleep, our tech pickiness, our single- or multi-monitor setups, and interface changes we've never gotten used to.
Apple's new podcast subscriptions, our favorite under-the-radar WWDC news, the last game we got into, and which big tech companies we'd break up.
Our thoughts on Spatial Audio in Apple Music, if we're excited about Shortcuts on the Mac and our other WWDC favorites, if SharePlay will convince us to use FaceTime, and how we feel about Universal Control for iPad and Mac.
Our hopes and dreams for Apple's WWDC, feelings on the iPad's Center Stage feature, ephemeral social media feelings, and who we're rooting for in the Apple Design Awards.
New iPadOS features we think Apple will announce, the remote controls we use regularly, our digital — and physical — wallets, and recent acquisitions that have brought us joy.
Lossless and spatial audio on Apple Music, improved Pixel photography for people of color, Google's AI dermatology tool, and moving from voice to video calls.
How we deal with spam calls and texts, whether we'll be subscribing to Apple TV+, the dongles we do and don't use, and our thoughts on tech recycling and ecology.
How we feel about sideloading apps on our iOS devices, thoughts on AirTags and privacy, the importance of email to our daily workflow, and what software changes the iPad desperately needs to match up with its pro hardware.
Encouraging others to update software, the fiddly nature of macOS, our keyboard preferences, and what we do when we're faced with poor internet connectivity.
Apple's latest Apple TV update, our thoughts on the new iPad Pro, whether we customize our hardware, and where our first AirTags are going.
What we'd track with Apple Find My, our Samsung Unpacked predictions, what we expect from Apple's April event, and a rant about Apple TV.
Apple's latest Arcade updates, LG exits the smartphone market, rumors of an iMac with a bigger display, and our automation and Stream Deck experiences.
Apple TV remote changes we'd like to see (and what should stay the same), our tech spring cleaning habits, whether in-person WWDC should return, and what other tech products should be ruggedized.
Smart speakers with displays, how (and if) we use Apple's productivity software, whether we have temperature and humidity sensors in our homes, and does anyone even care about AirTags anymore?
Gamification of tasks, vertical tabs, Apple's smart home ambitions, and sleep hacks.
Google's pullback from targeted advertising, TikTok's new anti-bullying measures, how we read books, and what the heck is going on with NFTs.
Our favorite dongles, adapters, and docks. Our thoughts on day trading. How we deal with spam calls and texts. Gadgets and accessories that haven't gotten as much use during the pandemic.
Apps that need some reinvention, our wake-up/bedtime smartphone habits, the appeal (or not) of hi-fi music, and what we've added to our emergency kits.
Feature parity on social networks, awesome things born of a creative spark, venting our tech frustrations, and topics we avoid bringing up on social media.
Apple's App Store woes, whether we've picked up Apple Fitness+, our thoughts on Clubhouse, and the oldest tech we use.
Our thoughts on tech obscurity, the quality-of-life improvements in iOS 14.5, the software feature we want to see come to our favorite platform(s), and Tim Cook's take on Big Social.
Twitter's new crowdsourced fact-checking feature, Apple's new companion audio for taking walks, our tech pet peeves, and the future of unions in Silicon Valley.
Our top-two streaming media services, our thoughts on MagSafe returning to the Mac, gadgets we think still need work, and what we use instead of Instagram, Oculus, and WhatsApp.
Yet another leak of Apple's tracking fobs, who should moderate online content, good password hygiene, and Spotify's podcast listeners.
Killer apps for AR and VR, video chat etiquette tips, how we'll use tech differently in 2021, and the advertising and marketing decisions that we'd toss out the window.
Tech we're looking forward to in 2021, our schedules for buying M1 Macs, favorite gadgets of 2020, and holiday tech gifts.
Politicians on Twitter, tech-related Advent calendars, Apple's car ambitions, and how we've routed around 2020 for the holiday season.
Web services that connect web services, HBO Max's attempt to boost subscriptions, Apple Fitness+, and Facebook's shot across Apple's bow.
Our best apps and games of 2020, our ideal set of headphones, whether we'll be trying out Apple Fitness+ when it ships, and our home theater set-ups.
How Salesforce's purchase of Slack could affect Slack's future, how we're shopping and gifting this holiday season, inexpensive gadgets that impressed us, and our photo-posting habits on social media.
Smart home automations, creativity in the time of pandemic, our Black Friday habits, and the impact of the latest improvements to Shortcuts.
Apple's reducing its App Store commission, new gaming consoles are here, the tech that brings us joy, and how we're coping with celebrations in the year that is 2020.
The tasks we still do analog instead of digital, the lack of touch interfaces on Apple's new Macs, is this the end of speeds and feeds, and whether we can live with just two ports on our computers.
What has us excited about Apple Silicon Macs, the iPhones we're currently using, our smartphone photography habits, and the tech we want but know we'll never use.
Our search engine habits and whether we'd change them, our thoughts and fears re: autonomous driving, rumors of reverse charging on iPhone 12, and how we feel about Facebook logins for Oculus.
Google in the government's antitrust crosshairs, politicians streaming video games, our cloud storage habits, and what the heck is going on with 5G.
What Apple didn't announce this week, whether the smartphone is ready to be our only computer, the portless iPhone of the future, and how we decide which iPhone to buy.
Apple event expectations, paying for cable even when we're not, early tech adoption, and the home gear we wish were smarter.
Amazon's Ring's Always Home Cam drone, how the pandemic has affected our social media habits, our thoughts on online services outages, and a technology retrospective.
Homescreen customization, favorite iOS 14 features and bugs, the devices on which we work, and vintage tech we coveted.
• Does the Apple Watch update justify the new number? • What will Apple do with the iPad Pro now that the iPad Air has been upgraded? • Does the Apple Watch SE hit the "sweet spot" and price and functionality? • Was Apple right to remove the Apple Watch charging brick? Will it do the same for the iPhone 12?
Apple event hopes, finding joy, our NFC uses, and how virtual conferences have changed things for the better.
What's your online fact-finding process? Is the pandemic causing our social skills to atrophy? What Apple rumors have you most — and least — excited? If you could use a high-performance virtual workstation offsite, would you? Shelly Brisbin and Joseph Rosensteel join us to answer these questions and more!
Our recent tech-related pandemic purchases, videoconferencing likes and wishes, coolest dream tech, and emergency preparedness packs.
Are you a tech hypocrite? What's a social media feature you want on other social networks? Do you listen to the radio? What do you think of Dropbox's new features? Kathy Campbell, Dan Sturm, and Jason Snell join Mikah Sargent to answer these questions!
Microsoft and Apple argue about cloud gaming, the iOS apps we want to run on our Macs, the future—or lack thereof—of foldable phones, and whether we'd trade our Face ID in for Touch ID.
Can Instagram Reels take on TikTok? What are our favorite low-tech pastimes? What do we think of Disney's Mulan release? What promised future tech did we think we'd have by now? Aleen Simms and Jeremy Burge join us to answer these questions!
Streaming services' Watch Together features, how concerned we are about Big Tech personally, what we buy from online ads, and the riskiest tech in our homes, privacy wise.
Watching video podcasts, our favorite health-related apps, unnecessarily complicated tech processes, and cheap tech gear that ended up being fun to use.
The era of peak streaming services, Apple's blindspots, our work device setups, and the iPhone tips that surprise and delight people.
How staying home has impacted our use of social media, the tech we've ordered since the start of the pandemic, the subscription service we'd recommend to others, and low-tech solutions to high tech problems.
Our strategy for adopting Apple software betas, the future of gaming on Apple silicon, when we'll buy an Apple silicon Mac, and what we'd like to automate for social good.
How iOS 14's App Library will change our app organization habits, our thoughts on Mac Catalyst in the age of ARM Macs, how we feel about the macOS redesign, and WWDC's new format.
Pie-in-the-sky WWDC predictions, Apple's latest App Store kerfuffle, streaming video games online, and the future of AR in light of Bose's withdrawal from the market.
Whether we'd trade up for a new Mac, what we'd track using our iPhones, our excitements and concerns over the Mac ARM transition, and how we're handling tragedy and normaly on social media.
Our use of voice assistants on our phones, mass deleting content from social media, the tech we use to wake up, and companies responding to current events.
Tech that helps us sleep, our thoughts on HBO Max, how we'd fix social media if we were in charge, and our plans (or lack thereof) to visit reopening Apple stores.
Apple may not be including headphones with the next iPhone, the restaurants and other places we want to visit when the quarantine is over, our latest online gaming experiences, and how we watch movies with friends over the Internet.
What's something you're itching to learn? What would be the topic(s) of your own virtual conference? What's your essential quarantine tech? Which star would you send to space? Lory Gil and Zac Hall are here to answer these questions and more!
Pandemic tech changes we'd like, privacy concerns over contact tracing, the best (and worst) phishing attempts, and Twitter chastises language.
What's the last video or piece of media that impacted you? What if everyone unmuted their mics in video meetings? What's your typical work setup these days? What tech is getting you through the week? Megan Morrone and James Thomson are here to answer these questions and more!
The tech our current world situation has made us appreciate (or realize we don't need), what age is too young for tech, voice assistant misfires, and our favorite virtual backgrounds on video chat.
How 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!
Our remote tech troubleshooting tips, the most and least fiddly tech, how the open web benefited our learning, and whether Quibi is genius or madness.
Can 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!
How we deal with old tech and data, what we do to entertain ourselves (and friends) via Zoom and Skype, our health tracking habits, and the weirdest COVID-19 related emails we've gotten from companies.
How technology has helped us with social distancing, how we're coping with media anxiety, our tips for working — and living — from home, and COVID-19's effect on future infrastructure.
The rumored iOS 14 features we're most anticipating, what we'd like to see on the next Apple Watch, our digital (and analogue) journaling habits, and how we handle calendaring, notes, and to-dos.
Whether we've used app-connected scooters and bikes, how podcasts have changed our music-listening habits, how the coronavirus is impacting tech events, tradeshows, and this year's phone updates.
The debate over standardizing smartphone charging ports, how we feel about HomeKit Secure Video, whether we want an autonomous car, and what kind of Instagram users we are.
Apps and services we use to communicate, complaints about Google's mobile productivity suite, our antivirus practices, and mobile games we've kept around for awhile.
Samsung's latest flip phone, security tips for elections and ordinary people, high refresh rate phones, and the challenge online learning brings to traditional universities.
The best and worst of Apple in the year gone by, Google's divisive Super Bowl ad, how we'd fix Apple News+, and what the iPad is still missing.
Our app preferences on macOS and iOS, if we're TikTok'in', our sleep-tracking habits (or lack thereof), and the last tech tip we shared that blew someone's mind.
Digital wellbeing apps and features, movies and TV shows we thought would accurately predict the future, our encryption habits, and our "analog" hobbies. Plus, our first jobs!
Our best security practices, the services we'd still like to see from tech companies, thoughts on Twitter's experimental reply system, and the last apps we fell in love with.
The coolest or weirdest things we've seen from CES, podcasts we want made into books, whether we're still downloading new mobile apps, and our experiences with guided meditation and Apple's Breathe app.
The tech we: * want to see in 2020 * felt made the most difference in our life in 2019 * gifted this holiday season * did or did not use in 2000 that we do or do not use today
Our tech stocking stuffers, why the Mac's community exists, Apple's satellite interests, and a port-less—but modular?—iPhone.
Sprucing up the holidays with gadgets, our tech New Year's resolutions, one new smart home standard to rule them all, and our excitement (or lack thereof) for new generations of game consoles.
Cleaning our tech, staying in touch while traveling, the next step for the consumer Mac lineup, and our thoughts on Apple rumors and how they're covered.
Best tech gifts given and received, the future of the HomePod, how we deal with all our photos, and unplugging while on vacation.
We aren't surprised the California DMV is selling personal data, we share our thoughts on video-recording-and-sharing-service Loom, Dan buys (at a discount) all our Thanksgiving & Black Friday deals tips, and we discuss "sharenting."
How we store our data and notes, the impact of Apple's new Austin campus, our exposure to TikTok, and thoughts on Google Stadia's launch.
Tech innovations we've come to appreciate, our thoughts on 5G, how Apple decided to improve its MacBook keyboard, and our latest internet rabbit holes.
Nerdy technical tasks, our upgrade decisions in a post-Catalina world, thoughts on Photoshop for iPad, and how we deal with new software features.
Our task management workflows, the moment we knew — as kids — that we were incredibly interested in technology, our thoughts on AirPods Pro, and how we assist relatives with their technology needs.
Applications for Apple's rumored AR glasses, our feelings on technology companies in bed with autocratic governments, wired vs. wireless headphones, and Instagram's banning of cosmetic surgery filters.
Taking a look at the way tech affects privacy and ethics, whether we think this is Siri's year to shine, our thoughts on the Pixel 4 gesture system, and the first thing we'd do if we ran Facebook.
Jumping to macOS Catalina (or not), the software and hardware we'd most and least like to lose, Windows on good hardware vs. macOS on crappy hardware, and legal requirements for accessibility on the web.
Amazon's cavalcade of new Alexa devices, ultrawide vs. telephoto lenses on smartphones, what one device we'd take to college, and our travel tips.
Our cloud storage solutions, why Apple News+ is pricier than TV+ and Arcade, what social networks we're using these days, and our strategies for unplugging from the endless barrage of information.
Our favorite smartphone photos, our thoughts on selfies, what we still want from the Apple Watch, and whether we think Night Mode on the new iPhones is a gimmick or a great new feature.
Diminishing returns in smartphone updates, our feelings on Apple Arcade, whether iPhone colors are important to us, and the features that we are (and aren't) looking forward to in macOS Catalina.
New hardware we want Apple to announce at its upcoming event, the product or company we think should take advantage of TikTok marketing, iOS & macOS features we could do without, and sleep tracking with wearables.
Tech products we want that no one makes, the best phone for "civilians," apps that we've recently downloaded, and which companies we think Apple should buy.
Our methods for getting things done, a follow-up on Qi charging, whether we think the Apple Card is truly different, and our subscription service reckoning.
Our credit card strategies, the books we want to be made into television series, using online delivery services, and our commitment to clipboard managers.
The future of delivery, our thoughts on crowdsourced online grave memorials, our tech placebos, and the problems we want the next round of smartphones to solve.
Simple tech tips, our thoughts on Apple's latest earnings report, what pro products we'd pay premiums to own, and how we feel about humans "grading" Siri requests.
Fines and antitrust investigations of Big Tech: do they work? Plus, how often we clean our devices, the last time we shot video on our iPhone, and whether we listen to music while we work.
Best photo-sharing site for group events, managing multiple smartphone lenses, Apple's rumored foray into the podcasting business, and modern-day moonshots that inspire us.
FaceTime Attention Correction and the future of augmented reality, how we imagined future tech as kids and what's available now, our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch Lite, and a look back at the first Apple products we owned.
Jony Ive's departure from Apple, whether we really unplug on vacation, the persistence (or lack thereof) of gamification, and outdoor tech that has our attention.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, our public tech embarrassments, whether we've delved into Apple's public (and developer) betas, and our tips and tricks for the multi-Mac lifestyle.
Our file storage strategies, Facebook's new cryptocurrency, AR try-on features, and the biggest and most useful announcements from iOS 13.
Monitoring our hearing health, how we use technology in our morning routines, using CarPlay or Android Auto in the car, and our thoughts on Apple's App Store policies and practices.
Favorite iOS 13 features, the birth of iPadOS, Project Catalyst apps, and pro hardware.
Apps we want to see in Dark Mode, our thoughts on the new iPod touch, whether Apple's App Store is anti-competitive, and discussions on tech cynicism.
Apple's latest MacBook keyboard revamp, tech impacts of the US-China trade war, a new plan to block tracking cookies, and whether we've considered an electric vehicle.
Alexa Guard, our swag collection habits, thoughts on cities banning authorities from using facial recognition tech, and where we'll stand when mega-corporations rule the future.
What caught our eyes at Google I/O, our thoughts on electric scooters and urban transport, the last time technology brought a smile to our faces, and our digital decluttering habits.
How we distract ourselves with tech while traveling, our thoughts on the new Luminary podcast service, the places we find ourselves missing Apple Pay, and what we'd do with our one WWDC wish if it were granted.
Pointing devices on iPads, our favorite bad tech disasters, drone deliveries, and how to sell your old tech.
Some ways we've seen tech used to benefit society, our thoughts on foldable phones and other form factors, improvements we hope to see in iOS 13, and what we think about the rumored macOS Sidecar.
Are we downloading new apps less frequently, what features we'd like revisited in an iTunes break-up, smart health gadgets that intrigue us, and our impressions of Apple News+.
Mundane tasks we think voice assistants could improve, living the multi-pad lifestyle, tech movie tropes that annoy us, and our thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg's op-ed.
Subscription gaming services, what would make Apple's TV+ offering more compelling, third-party keyboards, and whether or not we will be getting the Apple Card.
What we think of the new iPad mini, how we physically customize our devices, other products we think Apple could announce this week, and our thoughts on Apple employees appearing on podcasts.
With Apple's new services waiting in the wings, are we feeling subscription fatigue? Plus, fragmentation in the smart home market, Spotify says Apple is being anticompetitive, and have we lost our sense of wonder when it comes to technology?
Devices we've repaired ourselves, the features we'd choose for a thicker, heavier phone, our thoughts on WebAuthn and the future of passwords, and our privacy concerns for video doorbell cameras.
Repairing our hardware, how many cameras is too many on a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs. the Huawei Mate X, and what we use Siri for.
How we'd improve emoji search, times we took longer finding tools for tasks than completing the tasks themselves, vintage tech and game nostalgia, and the default app we'd redesign in iOS 13.
Apple may want 50 percent of publishers' revenue, where is the money from the App Store going, Amazon's acquisition of eero, and the transformative tech that pales next to where we are today.
Which iOS apps and games we've kept on our devices, what features would make us use Siri and Shortcuts more, the first thing we'd change if we were in charge of Apple retail, and our predictions on the death of physical media.
Our usage of group FaceTime before and after Apple's bug, which tech company we'd choose to run the country, what it will take for data privacy to be taken seriously, and how we deal with information overload in this day and age.
How we consume text-based content online, the smartphone and desktop notifications we can't live without, whether foldable phones are a gimmick, and the tech we'd use to improve sporting events.
Apple products we'd like to see revived, our favorite underdog technology, future tech we're still waiting for, and our thoughts on AirPower and Apple's new battery cases.
Items and rooms in our home we wish were "smart," the platform(s) we think could replace YouTube, potential services Apple could offer, and our thoughts on AirPlay 2 and iTunes coming to third-party TVs.
Most anticipated tech of 2019, our social media plans, New Year's resolutions, and the future of the iPad mini.
Our favorite tech gifts we gave this year, Snapchat's new AR lenses for dogs, the most significant tech stories of 2018, and three ways tech made our holidays better.
Facebook's latest privacy woes, other smartphone features we'd love to see in iOS, how our offices are decorated, and what services we use for wish lists.
Predicting our self-driving car future, what folks we'd hire to complete our technical work, the headphones we use regularly, and the future of the smart home.
Apple Music coming to Echo devices, the celebrity spokesperson we'd like to do a tech PSA, what tech knowledge we'd like to grant people, and whether we change our iPhone cases or Apple Watch bands.
Our favorite tech tips, our holiday gift suggestions, the ways we've used technology to help us cook, and our streaming media plans for the new year.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, an update on using Apple Pay, the responsibilities of tech gift-giving, and our end-of-the-year dream product.
iOS's discoverability problem, when we buy gear for ourselves, holiday tech support tasks, and using an iPad as an external display for a Mac.
The future of voice tech, our goals as content creators, tech repairability, and “microchipping” humans.
Tech products we'd like to see resurrected, how we deal with dongle madness, the ways technology helped or hindered our voting experience, and tech decisions we've reversed ourselves on.
“Real” Photoshop on the iPad Pro, “Today at Apple” sessions, the new MacBook Air's place in Apple's lineup, and pondering the usefulness of iPad Pro for audio professionals.
Nitpicks in tech products we love, tech gifts on the cheap, gadget regrets, and how companies and publications should address mistakes.
Third-party voice assistants on smartphones, to-do lists and how we stay organized, our first programming experiences, and impressions of the new Palm phone for your phone.
USB-C adoption, Google's new hardware, whether we use walkie-talkie features, and small technologies that have changed our lives.
What physical media we own, how an ideal smart assistant would behave, where we hosted our first websites, and a chat about the Chromebook.
Which productivity suites we use, our favorite features in macOS Mojave, what smart tech (if any) we use in our cars, and Mojave's iOS transplant apps.
iOS 12's most exciting features, our experiences with Workflow and Shortcuts, what HomePod features are still missing, and which iOS 12 and iPhone features we'll be explaining to our non-techy friends.
Dual SIM technology on the iPhone, punishments for corporations' privacy violations, colors on the iPhone XR, and the death of Apple's small phones.
Skype adds call recording, HomeKit's missing features, what we're looking for in a new smartwatch, and what one more thing might appear at next week's Apple event.
How often we use the command line, in what ways we've become more mindful about our tech usage, Apple's addition of AirPlay 2 to the AirPort Express, and what tech constraints have taught us about ourselves.
Our Do Not Disturb habits, the death of Back to My Mac, the rise of Mastodon, and what exactly a "pro" Mac mini might entail.
How often we shut down and restart our computers, what to do with a problem like Twitter, the fate of all those EarPods we get from Apple, and camera improvements we'd like to see in this year's iPhone.
Most of us use Low Power mode on iOS occasionally, but one of us doesn't. Plus, how much we would pay for a calendar app, Microsoft walking back its decision to drop old Skype, and indie games we have played.
How we organize (or don't organize) our files, whether it's time to jump into the 3D printer market, the tech accessories that impress us, and which batteries we carry around.
How many of iMessage's bells and whistles we use, Memoji's balancing between incredible or silly, what colors we'd like to see iPhones in, and non-earbud competitors to AirPods.
Our unplugging strategies, what to do when you run out of space for physical media, whether we'd let UPS delivery people into our homes, and our favorite and most wished-for emoji.
Surprisingly smart (or dumb) home gadgets, how we discover apps, what we use to print out photos and photo books, and how much of our work we do on the iPad.
Apple's Maps overhaul, Instagram's "you're caught up!" feature, e-commerce via social media, and Apple Pay for public transit.
Instagram's new IGTV, our biggest tech blunders, the Fortnite and free-to-play craze, and smart home gadgets being used in domestic abuse cases.
How Apple will sell its TV service, our favorite announcements from E3, using smart speakers to control smart home devices, and whether AMC's MoviePass competitor appeals.
The WWDC announcements that delighted us, whether Memoji will stand the test of time, the Apple news that didn't happen, and the appeal of attending a conference like WWDC.
Live from WWDC at San Jose, California: Apple's AR ambitions, tracking your Screen Time on iOS, mobile apps on the Mac, and Siri's new Shortcuts.
How we edit our photos for sharing, Snapchat's platform play, the macOS features we'd like to see at WWDC, and whether or not we still use that crazy little thing called email.
How we consume music these days, why people are grumpy about Apple, Apple's privacy download tool, and what we'd like to see across platforms at WWDC.
DirecTV's new cloud DVR feature, iPhone SE 2 features we'd like to see, Microsoft's iPad competitor, and how we'd like Apple to improve notifications in iOS 12.
Google's nifty/creepy AI phone calls, the iMac turns 20, Apple's security feature that disables USB on the iPhone, and the state of developer's percentage on app sales.
Add-on lens solutions for smartphones, Facebook using AI to detect hate speech, how tech can improve our medical lives, and the tricky ethics of video doorbells.
Our obsessive tech hobbies and pastimes, the attraction of clicky keyboards, what SmugMug's Flickr acquisition means, and whether a faux analogue digital camera appeals to us.
Our worries over Twitter's third-party API restrictions, favorite Mac menu bar apps, Apple's subscription news service, and how Facebook's new privacy controls change our feelings, if at all.
Our email setups, whether we think there are viable Facebook alternatives, our feelings on Uber expanding into other forms of transportation, and will there ever be a social media platform we can trust completely?
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.
Our Facebook and Google privacy concerns, interest (or lack thereof) in the Oculus Go and VR, thoughts on the Logitech Crayon stylus announced yesterday, and whether Apple's streaming service is too late to the party.
The latest Facebook privacy hoopla, Amnesty International says Twitter violates women's rights, Apple's upcoming education event, and questions about the future of self-driving car technology.
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 shower.
Our smart and dumb home thermostats, the fractured state of net neutrality laws, the potential resurrection of the MacBook Air, and AI technology in military hands.
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 social network, Vero.
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 readers vs. facial recognition.
Our essential travel tech, most romantic uses of technology, biggest technology disappointments, and thoughts about the HomePod.
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 HomePod.
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 favorite tech of last year.
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. digital note-taking thoughts.
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 voice assistant software.
Smart toilets: brilliant or ridiculous? Plus, the state of Twitter, what to watch for at CES 2018, and whether cryptocurrencies are here to stay.
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 best to run Windows on your Mac.
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 of 2017, and our wishlists for tech for 2018.
Apple's possibly unified app platform, the Essential Phone and "iPhone killers," activity and health tracking, and have iOS's Settings gotten too complicated?
A wireless charging retrospective, companies or technologies Apple should invest in, the future of the desktop computer, and the potential of AR in education.
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.
Robots we'd invite into our houses, Nintendo's approach to mobile gaming, gestured-based computing, and what's the responsibility for reporting critical software vulnerabilities.
Holiday tech support tips, kitchen smart gadgets, what we do with our photos, and whether we could get by with a simple phone.
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.
Online payment services and Apple Pay Cash, tech workarounds we love, whether wearables will work, and AR's killer apps—or lack thereof.
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 at all), and why iPhone users and Android users seem to clash so much.
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 of Apple's smartphone?
Machine learning for sensitive photos, our dalliances with other desktop platforms, whether anyone still needs real cameras, and the walled garden of voice assistants.
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 everyday life.
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-without-'em technology choices, and iOS 11's Notes app.
Resurrected Apple television arguments, explaining quantum computing, Apple's Bing-for-Google swap, and our favorite games that iOS 11 leaves by the wayside.
iPhone buying decisions, anonymous apps, our opinion on augmented reality, and the biggest missing features from our favorite tech products.
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 to pay for a smartphone?
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.
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 what it takes for Apple to feature your photo on Instagram.
How our feelings have changed (or not) on HomePod, the security risks of robots, dealing with online backup services, and whether iOS releases should have nicknames.
Alternative messaging apps, rumors of an LTE Apple Watch, our primary news sources, and the surprising apps that we use on our phones.
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 iPhone rumors and the stress they cause.
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 keep ourselves organized.
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 our smartphones.
3D Touch and Force Touch, Google Glass in factories, iMessage apps and stickers, and how social media has changed our news consumption.
Net neutrality, brain-training games, wireless charging, and our camera-filled future.
Backup strategies, how Amazon has changed our shopping habits, QR codes and NFC tags, and rumors of Touch ID's demise.
Working on laptops vs. iPads, having tech empathy, installing iOS 11 betas, and how Amazon acquiring Whole Foods could affect grocery delivery.
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 products.
How we think Apple Pay will stack up against competing person-to-person payment services, our favorite conference cities, impressions of the Apple Pencil, and who should take over as Uber's CEO.
It's WWDC week, so we talk Apple's HomePod, the new iMac Pro, iPad improvements, and what was missing from the keynote.
The Essential Home, add-on camera lenses for smartphones, mobile camera apps, and our verdict on the Nintendo Switch.
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 masses need to know.
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.
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 updates.
The Microsoft's Surface Laptop as a MacBook Air alternative, addictive Internet technologies, Hulu's play for cord cutters, and our nerdy enthusiasms. Plus there's a momentous announcement at the very end of the episode!
Ride the Clockwise roller coaster as we discuss the breaking announcement of the Amazon Echo Look, deconstruct Uber's latest bad news, marvel at Samsung's record Galaxy S8 orders, and cower in fear at tech companies taking personal data and selling it to other tech companies.
Facebook tackles VR, Nintendo's emulator shenanigans, moving the Touch ID sensor, and leaving ourselves digital reminders.
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 dream features for Siri and Alexa.
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 vacation, and which features we're surprised to see less tech-savvy folks use (or not).
This week we freak out about tech failures, internet privacy, and brain interfaces, but also take a soothing break by proposing some new acquisitions for tech giants.
Reading it later, replacing Uber, finding significance in minor Apple updates, and subscribing to YouTube channels.
Games we're playing, anticipating new iPads, video streaming and sharing, and greener grass on other platforms.
Tech companies we try to avoid, the Internet of Home Spying, our personal finance choices, and barriers to better smart home tech.
Lightning versus USB-C, the return of the Feature Phone, space tourism, and unlimited wireless data.
Our favorite workspaces, fresh tech for the cornfield, the gender of voice assistants, and a Touch Bar check-in.
Wireless charging, voice assistants, bad Kickstarter projects, and stretching your brain technically.
YouTube goes live, Twitter fights abuse (again), Apple TV gets a new manager, and your old photos get a little less real.
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.
Apple makes surprising App Store changes, the Mac turns 33, the value of time tracking, and screens that turn orange when it gets dark.
The Nintendo Switch, Twitter security challenges, the death of Vine, and the changing face of Apple support.
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 and recommendations, and a possible brain drain at Apple.
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 Apple in 2017.
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.
Mario vs. piracy, Mac desktops, a tech Naughty List, and last-minute gift ideas.
How we estimate mobile-device battery life, the wisdom of delaying Apple's AirPods, apps for the Apple Pencil, and sharing-economy guilt.
Amazon's high-tech convenience store, tech trends we just don't understand, gauging our home-tech paranoia threshold, and using our tech superpowers to give back.
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-cutting, and get a visit from a Mysterious Benefactor.
Go-to travel gear, Apple's mysterious Mac and Wi-Fi strategies, and the future of Jony Ive.
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 utility of pressure-sensitive computer interfaces.
The future of laptop keyboards, whether VR can be good at anything beyond entertainment, the growing importance of encryption, and a watchOS 3 check-in.
Live from Ireland, we discuss Apple and the Mac, our tech passions, keyboards, and VR prospects.
Finding lost items via technology, Apple's Magic Toolbar, Microsoft's new playbook, and revisiting CarPlay.
This week we rebrand Samsung, eat meat grown in a lab, watch the Apple Car make a U-turn, and change all our passwords.
Amazon's Echo music subscription, the Internet of Things gets infected with malware, preferred methods of paying for software, and excitement for virtual and augmented reality.
Google's new stuff, including Google Home; Apple's new Spoken Editions of print articles; and imagining the Next Big Thing.
Blocking spam calls, other uses for a Galaxy Note 7, the prospect (again) of Google-built phones, and Blackberry's body hits the floor.
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 new smartphone toys.
iMessage apps, anticipated macOS Sierra features, iPhone pre-orders, and Swift Playgrounds.
Breaking down Apple's media event, from iPhone to AirPods to dual cameras to Apple Watch Series 2.
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 husband.
The value of music subscriptions, Bloomberg's weird Apple Watch story, old software we still cling to, and our personal beta-testing policies.
Geolocating friends and family, the appeal of Chromebooks, using keyboards with tablets, and favorite Mac menu-bar items.
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.
The ethics of copying in tech, buying an Apple car, a pox on Smart TVs, and the problem of Emoji fragmentation.
The rise of biometrics, retail therapy to offset the end of the world, AR and Poke Mans, and Adobe's relationship with Apple.
Reading comics digitally, smart home confusion, Twitter verification, and teaching programming.
Apple considers an app reality show, unsung app heroes, Pokémon Go, and embracing the cloud.
Email policies, the threats of VR, two-factor authentication, and privacy versus convenience.
The prospects of a new Apple Watch, upgrading old hardware (or not), requiem for the Thunderbolt Display, and chatbots.
Robots analyzing photos, the real chances for VR success, smart home frustration, and the opening of beta season.
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 keynote.
Technology giveaways, freshening up Apple Music, expanding Apple Pay, and iOS dream features.
Upgrading old hardware, the relevance of Amazon Prime Video, passing the tip jar for free stuff, and the peril and promise of wireless charging.
Siri API integrations, no Overwatch on Mac, Apple missing the AI wave, and the MacBook Pro's rumored OLED touchbar.
Google I/O keynote reaction! Google Home v. Amazon Echo, Google Assistant v. Siri, Allo and Duo, and Android Wear 2 v. Apple Watch.
Oracle versus Google in the rematch nobody wanted to see, strategies for buying a smartphone in a world without phone subsidies, Instagram's icon and our fears of change, and a revisiting of the new Apple TV app platform.
Potential Apple Music fixes, concerns about iPhone sales, the value of tech unitaskers, and the future of digital cameras.
The meaning of emoji, nerdy t-shirts, what Apple can learn from Apple Music, and a near-term wish list for Alexa and Siri.
People who are sad about the MacBook and iPhone SE, imagining an Apple Car, and embracing our cyborg futures.
Facebook's chat-bot future, popular tech misconceptions, Apple Watch 2's killer features, and the strange case of AirPlay on Android.
Anticipating a new Kindle, conversations with robots, hanging out at Internet cafés, and living the iPad lifestyle.
What to do with old technology, the merits of phone cases, VR's impact on society, and our feelings about Microsoft.
The FBI backs off, the iPad gets a name change, the iPhone gets a blast from the past, and we pick Apple's greatest flops.
The appeal of Apple News (or lack thereof), how social media and forensics could have changed the O.J. Simpson trial, our favorite ways to mix devices and the real world, and technology hoarding habits.
The rise of the AIs, the appeal of premium smartphones, how we're reading books these days, and the death (or not) of email.
Choosing between convenience and security, our virtual-reality future, the viability of voice interfaces, and spending time in outer space.
Apple's venture into public betas, worst-case Apple/FBI scenarios, stealing good Android phone features, and the ethics of rating people.
Kanye pushes Tidal, Apple pushes back on the FBI, what we do with home videos, and the eternal Mac/iPad dichotomy.
Broken phone horror stories, talking to our computers, chronological Twitter order up gives on, and clicky keyboards.
Streaming services we rely on, home automation we're proud of, Apple's rumored move toward exclusive video, and shiny happy customer service stories.
The chances for VR, Apple's best/worst quarter ever, iPad's continuing slump, and podcasts come to Apple TV.
Things get a bit dark as we ponder a technological Sophie's Choice, prepare for our inevitable doom, and embrace terrible software, all before finally escaping to the paradise of the iPad.
How we use cameras, the smartness of our houses, headphones we have loved, and tech news sources.
Our panel of people who aren't at CES this week discuss smartening home devices, the right age for a first iPhone, and 2016 tech resolutions.
Listener submitted topics look back at 2015 and ahead at new year's resolutions, tech in 2016, and the far future. Plus, the first Clockwise Secret Santa gift exchange.
Apple's rumored TV service stalls, bulging iPhone battery cases, products that were bought and ruined, and the iOS map battle heats up.
Holiday shopping, Cortana comes to iOS, the value of the headphone jack, and the rising cost of (grandfathered) unlimited iPhone data.
Holiday tech support, the benefits and costs of social media, tech we're thankful for, and the market for professional iPad apps.
iPad Pro size and productivity, a requiem for Rdio, and the Mac App Store goes boom.
The iPad Pro arrives, the threat of Ransomware, Android gets Apple Music, and Apple TV week two.
Apple TV apps and remotes, Twitter reaches for the stars and comes up with hearts, and yet more rumors about a new 4-inch iPhone.
The post-post-PC era, Apple TV apps versus smartphones, Google gets into podcasting, and South By Southwest steps in it.
Anticipating Apple TV, Google's new YouTube Red service, iOS stability and bug fixes, and a Magic Devices shopping list.
Apple technology in need of some love, surviving Apple's high season, Apple's newest product announcements, and dumb tech trends.
Dreaming of new Macs, favorite El Capitan features, Amazon bans Apple TV, and Microsoft puts on an Apple costume.
Faster in-flight Wi-Fi, Apple's loss of focus on iWork, Google's new stuff, and Elon Musk's mission to Mars.
Amazon's hardware line-up, Volkswagen cheats on a test, OS upgrade strategies, and evaluating watchOS 2.
The future of smartphone upgrades, Apple TV app dreams, upgrading to iOS 9 (or not), and thinking big about the iPad Pro.
Live from San Francisco--seriously, this episode was recorded standing under some trees in Civic Center Plaza--we're reviewing the Sept. 9 Apple event! A new iPad pro! The new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus! An entirely different Apple TV! We've got the details.
Dreaming of Siri and Apple TV improvements, fearing an Apple-programmed video service, and dealing with being the IT manager for our friends and family.
Choosing a single device, calling for help, traveling with technology, and mourning Apple's One to One training.
An introspective, touchy-feely edition of Clockwise as we celebrate our 100th episode with special guest hosts and special guest guests.
Alphabetizing Google, blocking web ads, navigating with map apps, and improving iOS.
Apple's cell service plans (or lack thereof), HitchBot's demise, Windows 10's privacy snafu, and the end of removable batteries and SD cards in phones.
T-Mobile's crazy iPhone deal, the arrival of Windows 10, when advertisements are actually worth seeing, and buying a kid a Kindle.
Special dystopian future edition! We envision the Apple of 2020, fear ever getting in a car again after the latest car hack, complain about autocorrect, and take the measure of the need for Apple Watch apps.
Comcast's streaming TV plan, Reddit's supernova of problems, the promise of smaller iPhones, and a shining iBeacon of hope.
Apple's role as Safari steward, the best Apple hardware ever, anticipating a new iPod, and the next big thing for smartphone technology.
Apple unleashes the executives, paying attention to accessibility, dream of a Mac Nano, and what's the deal with Amazon hardware?
Apple Music's future prospects, whether anyone should use OS betas, the reality of iPad productivity features actually being used, and the merits of maintenance OS upgrades.
Live from San Francisco! An update for the Apple Watch, the iPad gets some respect, the power of preinstalled apps, and Apple's Phil Schiller goes on a podcast.
Renaming the iPhone, dreams of cord-cutting nirvana, WWDC wishcasting, and Tim Cook's EPIC rant.
Quick reactions to the Google I/O keynote, including Google Photos, a focus on bug fixes, contextual machine intelligence, and searching for the next billion Internet users.
We predict this episode is about Google I/O predictions, Apple TV WWDC predictions, our predictions about the future of human interface design, and the predictions we've made that failed spectacularly.
How we use product reviews, mediocre Apple Watch apps, self-driving cars, and Facebook's Instant Articles.
The Apple TV might get a new remote control, Apple Watch faces and utility, and how we're making our homes into smart homes (or not).
Apple Watch first impressions, sympathy for Microsoft, iPad sales on the wane, and Dropbox gets social-ish.
Amazon Echo and intelligent assistants, Apple's declining 'onboarding' experience, the furor over Twitter's direct message changes, and what other sensors we'd like to see on the Apple Watch.
Comparing Apple Watch purchases, WWDC expectations, the future of Beats Music, and a week with Photos for Mac.
No more sleeping outside of Apple stores, the future of Periscope, whether Star Wars on iTunes matters, and our review of the early Apple Watch reviews.
Live from Ireland: Books about Apple, Tim Cook's pronouncements, terrible hotel wi-fi, and why we go to conferences.
Excitement over a new Apple TV box, what wearables may come, whether today's wearables incur health risks, and what service or piece of software we first paid for.
Apple TV and the future of cord cutting, the risky world of iOS public betas, how we use desktops and laptops, and our Austin correspondent provides us with facts about South By Southwest.
Apple Watch value and pricing, MacBook sacrifices, Apple TV deals, and Uber's latest crisis.
Predicting the Apple Watch and hoping for a Retina MacBook air, encryption and paranoia, and the latest in curved screens.
What's attached to our TVs, the prospects for an Apple stylus, Kickstarter as a store, and if the future of artificial intelligence threatens all humanity or is just another pipe dream.
The Apple Car can't be real, right? Plus NSA and Samsung TV spying and Apple's greatest threats.
Organizing your digital photos, managing your money, third-party iOS keyboards, and our desert-island games and podcasts. Plus some emojis.
Converting paper books to ebooks, a requiem for The Shack, Apple's worst product, and self-driving Ubers.
Apple's huge quarterly results, the psychology of Kickstarter, Microsoft's holograms, and technology that cures life's annoyances.
Wireless charging, the future of hybrid devices, getting stuck in a tech rut, and pondering the humble stylus.
Apple's endless quest for thinner and lighter devices, Faux Apple Watches at CES and the rise of Apple Watch fever, the final destination of the iPod touch, and an era ends at the iTunes Store.
12-inch MacBook rumors, why tech hipsters hate on Facebook, selling you a new TV, and the relevance of CES.
In this plus-sized year-end edition, Philip Michaels returns to steal the show from Dan and Jason. Topics include the top tech news of 2014, press apologies, dead technology, job security, crisis management, app regrets, top 2014 tech, anticipation, app rejection, and tech talk shows.
Excitement for 2015 technology, Apple OS features we don't use, a requiem for old media, and the Sony leaks.
Apple's App Store rejections, early video game memories, Siri on the desktop, and why we should care about Net Neutrality.
Automating boring tasks, holiday shopping lists, favorite subscription services, and buying cheap tech accessories.
Our backup strategies, subscription services for apps, the death of the tablet, and electric cars.
Apple's future plans for Beats, Uber everything awful somebody do something, Apple Watch as seen from a distance, and the future of encryption.
Workplace ergonomics, Microsoft's entrance into wearable tech, the eternal virtual reality pipe dream, and the Uncanny Valley of personal digital assistants.
Taking stock of iCloud Drive, the Apple Watch gets "delayed," Christian Bale bails, and singing the praises of old technology. With guests John Moltz and Dan Frakes.
How we read e-books, the future prospects of the Apple SIM, Apple Pay versus CurrentC, and the (now resolved?) PCalc widget controversy. With guests Christina Warren and Serenity Caldwell.
Flat iPad sales, accelerating Apple OS updates, Retina displays on the desktop, and room for improvement at the Apple Store. With guests Jessie Char and Paul Kafasis.
Live from Montreal: Expectations of Yosemite, dreaming of Macs with color selections, the Mac App Store, iOS 8, and keeping up with the Cardassians. With special Canadian guests Rene Ritchie and Georgia Dow.
Our dreams of new iPads, Google's responsibility to patrol the Internet, a hail of technology scandals, and iOS 8's slow adoption rate. And be sure to leave room for pie!
The prospects for Apple Pay, Apple and software quality, adapting apps to the iPhone 6 Plus, and our nostalgia for unloved old tech.
Our favorite iOS 8 apps, loving and hating third-party keyboards, the first week with new iPhones (except for Lex), and Dan explains how many different objects can be bent if you put your mind to it. With guests Lex Friedman and Rene Ritchie.
We've all left IDG but we're still here! This week we talk iPhone 6, compare the 6 to the 6 Plus, ponder an overabundance of apps, and talk about our favorite iOS 8 features. With guests Dan Frakes and Philip Michaels!
This week Jason Cross and Lex Friedman join us to discuss smartwatches, Windows Phone, voice control, and the App Store at 5. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Jason Cross Links and Show Notes: Submit Feedback
In this test episode of Clockwise, we discuss Prism, the ebook trial, home audio, and wearables.
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