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In this riveting episode, we delve into the latest tech headlines that have left the world buzzing. Buckle up as we explore stories that span wrongful police raids, corporate acquisitions, and the battle for smartphone dominance.
“Justice Served? The Denver Police Raid”
A 78-year-old woman’s tranquil home becomes the epicenter of a SWAT raid gone awry. Denver police, in pursuit of a stolen truck loaded with guns, ammo, and cash, wrongfully target her. The city awards her a staggering $3.76 million, but a jury’s dissenting verdict leaves us questioning justice.
“Apple’s AI Power Play”
Apple’s appetite for innovation knows no bounds. We dissect their latest move: acquiring DarwinAI, a Canadian startup specializing in compacting deep neural networks. What does this mean for on-device AI processing? Buckle up for iOS 18 and beyond.
“The UPS Heist: iPhones and Macs on the Black Market”
Meet Orville Beltrano, the rogue UPS employee accused of pilfering over $1.3 million worth of Apple goodies. iPhones and Macs vanish en route to customers, only to reappear on the black market. The saga unfolds, leaving us wondering: Can anyone be trusted?
“Obsolete or Vintage? Apple’s Hardware Dilemma”
Bid farewell to the iPhone 6 Plus—it’s officially “obsolete.” Authorized repair centers won’t touch it. Meanwhile, the iPad Mini 4th gen dons the “vintage” label. Repairs are still possible, but the clock is ticking. Is your beloved device on borrowed time?
“Apple vs. DOJ: A Monopoly Showdown”
The battle royale: Apple vs. the United States Department of Justice. Allegations fly—monopoly claims, blocked cloud streaming apps, and iMessage exclusivity. Will this case reshape the tech landscape à la EU’s charging port mandate? Brace yourselves.
“Smartwatches, iMessage, and the Great Apple Debate”
We dissect the DOJ’s playbook. Apple’s tight grip on iMessage sparks controversy. Third-party smartwatches face limitations. Are we witnessing a seismic shift, or is this just another chapter in the saga of tech giants?
Tune in as we unravel the tech tapestry, one headline at a time. Whether you’re a gadget guru or a curious listener, this episode promises intrigue, drama, and a dash of Silicon Valley flair.
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In this week’s episode, we will dive into the release of Vision Pro. The status of the Blood Oxygen sensors in Apple Watches. We also get into the new features that you should care about in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS released earlier this week to the public. Time stamps
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Vision Pro release
8:03 - Apple Watch O2 sensor update
11:13 - iOS 17.3 useful features and updates
18:30- Little known iOS 17.2 feature
23:00- macOS updates and features
24:00 - The status of Apple’s Journal App
27:37 - WatchOS 10.3 features and updates

In this week’s episode we breakdown our thoughts on the new AirPod Pros with USB-C. We dive into the new features on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. We breakdown the new iPhone 15 lineup and reveal what devices we will be getting and a little bit about which device is right for you.

In this week’s episode we give the rundown on why the iPhone may lose key features in the UK like FaceTime and iMessage. Due to a skilled labor shortage at the TSMC plant in Arizona, we’re already seeing delays in the 4nm size microchip. Spotify has raised their premium membership price by a buck. It’s Shark Week and they’re doing a deep dive into cocaine sharks. Elon’s obsession with the letter X gets read and we say our goodbyes to Twitter and say hello to X.

In this week’s episode Threads has arrived to battle Twitter. Be on the look out for Back To School discounts on Apple products. Apple Pay Later service is finally launching soon. Apple Photo Stream to end. 13.3 M2 MacBook Air gets a Bluetooth update. Our main topic we discuss the Apple TV+ shows and movies that we like and are currently watching.

this week's episode we run down all of the important details that you need to know about what Apple is launching in July. Our breakdown goes over in order of how Apple announced them at their WWDC event this year. We begin with the 15 inch MacBook Air and move to iOS, iPadOS, macOs, watchOs, tvOS, and the Vision Pro
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In this week’s episode the ChatGPT app is officially in the App Store. Matter 1.1 is available for smart home devices. Apple moves production of the iPhone on two fronts. We highlight bug fixes in the latest version of macOS Ventura. We get into our iOS 17 wish list now that WWDC 2023 is just two weeks away.

In this weeks episode Apple takes another step in eliminating their carbon emissions by 2030. Kroger finally hops on the Apple Pay train. Sound recongrition has been activated.
Apple now has a savings account that you can easily sign up for. Apple to release a new app at WWDC 2023. YouTube Music gains podcasts. Apple Pay Later is official. We introduce a new segment called Overrated or Underrated

Happy Birthday Apple! Seth shows off his new M1 iPad Air. Its official WWDC 2023 is set for June 5th.
Automaker GM has bowed out of the Apple CarPlay game. Apple Pay Later has finally launch to some. In the deep dive of the week we breakdown the most important features in iOS 16.4 now that it is out as well as cover any bugs that you may be experiencing.

- Apple held its first invite only event of the year last week. Invites only went out to members of the press and influencers. The event showcased everything from Apple Arcade on Apple TV to Fitness games from the Apple Entrepreneur Camp
Car Play update is coming this year. Uber Driver App is coming to CarPlay.
iOS 16.3.1 is out to fix a lot of bug fixes with bluetooth and HomeKit accessories
Passkeys are coming to iOS 16.4 I think. This will replace current form of 2FA. No more 6 digit codes
Apple is expanding production into Vietnam this year and diversifying production.
Tile announces new tracker anti-theft mode and $1 million stalking fine. To activate Anti-Theft Mode, users must submit and apply for an advanced ID verification process that includes a biometric scan to accurately detect fake IDs," Tile says via that press release. And there's more. Anyone "convicted in a court of law for using Tile devices to illegally track any individual without their knowledge or consent" will be fined a cool $1 million, the company adds
YouTube gets a new head as Susan Wojcicki is stepping down to pursue personal passion projects. She rented out her garage to Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in the company’s early years

In this week's episode and season finale we give you the news that you should be aware of. The HomePod mini is now available in 3 more countries. Twitter Blue has been relaunched yet again. iCloud+ gets end-to-end encryption. Apple bows out of the NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations. Apple Sing is official in iOS 16.2.
We also update you on the iPhone 14 Pro shipping times. We also get into a little discussion on TikTok and more. We end the season with a recap of the Apple products that we lost in 2022.

In this week's episode we get you ready for the holiday season by reviewing where and what to expect the best deals from on Cyber Monday and the rest of the season. We give you the tips for selling your old Apple products to help leverage the cost of some of the higher priced items. We also give you tips on shopping in places that you may not think would have great deals.

In this week's episode we cover some consumer spending related behaviors that vou should know about. We also discuss how the Matter Standard works with Thread technology. We also breakdown the key features that you need to know about in macOS Ventura.

In this week’s episode Twitter officially has a new owner. Apple gave us their Q4 Fiscal Earnings for 2022. The 1st generation Apple Pencil is being pulled from stores. iOS 16.1 is seeing issues with staying connected to WiFi. Tim Cook says we are not getting anymore hardware this year. We also give you the details on all of the features that you will want to know about in iPadOS 16.1.

In this week's episode we cover AirPods Max noise cancellation issues. Our opinion on Apple choosing to release the 10th generation iPad at a higher price point. Windows 11 gets some updates to include more Apple services. We also discuss what would/could happen if China decided to invade Taiwan and the impact that it would have on Apple's main chip maker.
Ads will now be rolling out into the App Store next month. We also go over everything that you should know about iOS 16.1 now that it has officially been released to the public. Stay tuned for next week's episode on iPadOS features that you need to know.

In this week’s episode we go over everything that you need to know about the two new iPas that Apple announced on October 18th. We give you the details on the colorful 10th generation iPad as well as the M2 iPad Pros.

We announce the winner of our first ever giveaway, congratulations Tyler! We will soon have another giveaway so stay tuned. Now that the iPhone 14 Plus has been released to the public we advised on who should buy the $900 device. Meta has a massive data breach so change your passwords. Apple is adding another beloved iPhone to it’s obsolete list. Crash Detection triggering on roller coasters so beware. iOS 16.0.3 has been released to fix several issues. Apple’s iPhone modem gets a delay. Lastly, we go over who should buy the $250 Air Pod Pro 2s and when.

In this week's episode we get confirmation that Crash Detection on the iPhone 14s and new Apple Watches does work as designed. Apple Music hits 100 million songs. Apple has added another device to it's vintage list. Square's tap to pay for iPhone is now live in the US. We also go over a couple of Apple TV+ shows that we are excited to see new season premiers for. Dark Sky is officially not available in the App Store anymore. Intel comes out publicly saying that Apple did a very good job at creating their own microchip. We also get into the dangers of Apple's Self Repair program on the new iPhone 14 Pro models.

In this week's episode we have confirmation that Live Activities are coming to iOS 16.1. Starting now owners of the iPad Mini 6 and newer iPads will not be getting a new device upon changing out of your battery. iPhone
14 Pro continues to see strong demand but sees some
5G connectivity on the Verizon network. Apple Watch
8 and Ultra are released to the wild and are experiencing microphone related issues that will get resolved with a software update. Apple is delaying external monitor support for good reason. We also get new details about Stage Manager as well as discuss what exactly it takes to break the Apple Watch Ultra.

this episode we tell you all about the issues that Amazon Prime's exclusive Thursday Night Football game experienced on it's premier night. We also advise you on how long you could be waiting to receive your brand new iPhone 14 that you may have ordered on launch day. We also make sure to tell you about the issues that you may be experiencing after updating your devices to iOS 16 and on the new iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max upon receiving. We also dive a little bit into what Apple didn't talk about at the September Event and give you a general rule of thumb when it comes to buying a new iPhone this day an age with all of the content that everyone is uploading to social networking sites on a daily basis.

In this weeks episode will give you the rundown on Apple's annual iPhone September event. We tell you everything that you need to know about the all new Apple Watch series 8, Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Ultra. We also give you the details on the second generation Apple AirPods Pro.
Of course we cannot
leave out the details on the iPhone 14 that was just announced and which one is going to be the iPhone 14 for most people.

In this week’s episode we are notified that Disney+ subscriptions are increasing including the PPVs. Update you Chrome browsers on iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS systems. The iPhone 12 No Sound Program gets an extension. WE pay our respects to Pixy. The next base model iPad has entered production and we discuss what we would like to see from the new iPad.

In this week’s show, Apple’s board of directors has declared a nice little dividend for Q3. iPhone 14 is being produced out of China and India which eases the supply chain issues. Apple rolls out a new Maps application to three new countries. Apple Care+ Theft comes to three more countries as well. We discuss what is on our iPhone 14 wishlist for features now that we are less than a month away from the product announcement.

In this week's episode, the M2 Macbook Air is officially available for order. We tell you how long you could be waiting to get yours. Amazon Prime Day may have passed but there is still some good discounts on Apple products out there. The iconic Clownfish Wallpaper has officially landed on iOS 16 device. Apple launches a 2 million dollar bounty program to crack Lockdown Mode. The EU passes major legislation that could alter the ease of how easy it to make a purchase through the App Store or return.

In this week’s news, Apple raises the price of their Apple Music service price of the student plan. Th NFL has narrowed it down to 3 candidates to land the NFL Sunday Ticket. Apple will stream all MLS matches starting in 2023. Apple’s Back to School promo has begun and we tell you what you can expect. Captain America, Chris Evans finally upgrades his iPhone 6; we discuss what he could have upgraded to as-well-as what iPhone most people should get right now or at the launch of the iPhone 14 this fall.

In this week’s episode, we give you part 1 on what was the amazing WWDC 2022 keynote. We cover the important stuff that you, the average tech fan should know all about. We begin with iOS 16 and all of the new features it brings in part 1. Next week we will dive into the rest of what Apple announced with the other OSs.

With two weeks away from WWDC2022 we go over what we expect to see as well as what we would like to see in the next major update for iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, and MacOS.

In this week’s episode Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter is on hold. Universal Control is fresh out of beta. iOS 15.5 is officially out to the public with a couple new features. The iPod has officially been retired. Samsung raises the prices on their chips. Kendrick Lamar breaks the all time streaming record. The EU could change the form factor of the iPhone as we know it.

In this week’s episode we update you on the global chip shortages. We also go over some of the quarterly earnings that Apple announced at their latest earnings call last week. The Repair From Home Kit is now live in the US. Adam Scott wins a webby. Elon Musk officially owns Twitter. Apple updates their response window for apps to be removed from the App Store. We also dive into the future of the modem that is in all of your iPhones, and other devices. Lastly, we go into the evolution of Snapchat with the invention of their latest and smallest product.

In this week’s episode Android loses market share to Apple. Air Tags prove to be crucial to finding your luggage. iPhone 13 is the best selling iPhone in years. It’s official, the HomePod is now worth more than when you bought it. Apple adds new DJ mixes to the music app. Apple has begun to remove outdated apps from the App Store. An early adopter of smart home and Homekit folds. In the main topic of the episode, we discuss all of the changes that are coming with Apple’s Wallet app.

In this week’s episode we get the confirmation of when we will have our next Apple Event. Apple’s iWork productivity suite gets a much needed update. Seth puts Last Days of Ptelomy Gray on award alert. Apple rebrands the ITunes Pass. YouTube ends experiment beta for PiP. Elon Musk buys heavily into Twitter. Apple accidentally leaks their next device. Apple leaves privacy coalition over concerns.

In this week’s episode the guys discuss changes that Netflix is implementing to grab new subscribers or upgrade current ones. What’s App will finally get full support in the next build for iOS 15. Apple racks up it’s 10th million dollar fine. Kaspersky on your laptop is now considered a national security concern. Apple doubles up the amount for top talent retainment. We also go over the details of the iCloud class action lawsuit that was just settled. In the deep dive we discuss browser issues related to Chrome and others in the Apple Ecosystem.

In this weeks episode the guys discuss Apple’s design issue that are currently plaguing consumers. Smart home standard Matter gets a slight delegate. Tile steps their game up on the privacy front. We also discuss what we’re currently watching while we wait on new episodes of Ted Lasso to arrive.

I think this week’s episode we discuss our feelings on mid cycle refreshes that Apple seemingly every spring. Along with a new iPhone 13 color we also get a couple new Apple Watch bands. With the MLB Lockout ending we finally have a start date for when Friday Night Baseball will begin. We also get into a little bit of VR talk with the Oculus being able to sync with your iPhone/Apple Watch Health data.
- What are we watching/ what’s comingl k m
- Friday Night baseball starts April 8
- VR Headset Oculas will sync with Apple Health data
- Apple Releases Spring watch band band iPhone case covers

In this week’s episode we cover everything that you need to know about Apple’s spring event. Apple TV+ sports update, new iPhone 13 color. We also tell you what you need to know about the new iPhone SE and who it’s for. As expected we get a new iPad, and finally we cover the amazing looking Mac Studio.

In this week’s episode we go over how the tech community is going to be affected by the sanctions that have been placed and are going to be placed on Russia for their invasion to the Ukraine. With an Apple spring event seemingly around the corner with the latest release of the Apple eco-system operating systems, we cover some of the new features that you can expect as well as some of the known issues that they are currently experiencing.