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Is the iPad still the future of computing, or is it the Mac (again)? This week we're pondering Apple's dividing lines between the iPad Pro and the Mac, and wonder if each product is limiting the potential of the other. Also, is Apple planning on raising iPad Pro prices to new heights? We also consider Apple's moves to show fiscal responsibility wit…

It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. TextExpander: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zoc…

Things kick off with Merlin's noisy electronic livestock and a frustrating health update from John. Whose family now hates him. In Follow-Up, Mr. Siracusa provides his son with a correction on The Novocaine Story, which leads to a digression into how John's dad writes text messages........ This ends up providing a great segue into the main topic: h…

Will Google I/O 2023 turn out to be a hardware show? The rumor mill certainly thinks so. We'll discuss Google's plans to infuse AI into Workspace, Samsung's "space zoom" controversy, and the YouTube TV price increase. Links and Show Notes: The next generation of AI for developers and Google Workspace Does It Matter if Samsung's Phone Cameras Fake T…

Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. She’s a pragmatic, expert voice to walk all of us through a confusing and dramatic weekend, and she knows what we should be keeping an eye on next. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scr…

Grey has a new 'office', Myke is using Obsidian, and they both reflect on how 'work' and 'weekend' are treating them. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Issuu: Get started with Issuu today for FREE or sign up for an annual premium account and get 50% off Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CORTEX at checkout to get 10% off your …

Spotify is getting weird, Apple is getting wise to long thighs and The Quizzies are back! This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Things: Now with deep Shortcuts integration. Try it today. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business s…

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. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membersh…

Brad is back from the Baltimore Pen Show, and has tales to tell. Also, Lamy has decided it is bracket season, and boy do we have thoughts. This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code PENADDICT at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support The Pen Addict with a Re…

Strategies for self-help channels in your app to minimize support email. This episode of Under the Radar is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Widgetsmith += 100,000,000 Scaling Customer Support Core Intuition on Email Support Automated Keyword Transc…

Business lawyer Mark Metzger joins David to talk about false urgency, the power of having a coach, and getting back on the wagon when life happens. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FOCUSED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off tod…

Subtitle: Reviewing the AppleVis 2022 Apple Report Card AppleVis, an excellent community of blind and visually-impaired Apple users, surveyed its members to get their thoughts on how well Apple's platforms provide accessibility. We talk over the survey, and add some impressions of our own. Guest Starring: Scott Davert and Dave Nason Links and Show …

Subtitle: Cheer Up, Beethoven Did Apple's designers want the company to give up on its dreams of augmented reality and just wait it out for a few years? We ponder that baffling report and try to make sense of conflicting rumors about the arrival of the new MacBook Air. Then we get mellow about yellow, and Jason exposes his limited knowledge of clas…

Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander: Get 20% off with t…

COVID came for the Liss family, Myke made a video, and F1 is back! This episode of Analog(ue) is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ANALOGUE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness…

In this episode Rosemary and David welcome Myke Hurley back to the show to talk about taking over his new Home with HomeKit. This episode of Automators is sponsored by: Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. LinkedIn Jobs: Find the qualified candidates you want to tal…

YouTube has a new CEO, so we officially say goodbye to Susan Wojcicki and the legacy left behind. Google also revealed when Google I/O 2023 will take place. And Disney thinks it's cheeky putting Baby Yoda into search. Links and Show Notes: Susan Wojcicki, YouTube’s Longtime CEO, Says She Will Step Down A personal update from Susan Google I/O 2023 w…

Simone is back but still dying of Italian respiratory diseases. Still, we’re in for a high-energy show! Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft, or will their years of research put them out ahead in the end? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Is Spotify doing something sm…

Myke, Tom, and Dan follow up on the Jony Ive Red Nose before chatting about Myke’s new notebook, the Sidekick Notepad. Then Myke helps Tom and Dan decide on a new computer. Links and Show Notes: Support Thoroughly Considered with a Relay FM Membership The Red Nose – Comic Relief Shop LoveFrom, Sidekick Notepad – Cortex Brand Sidekick Notepad - YouT…

Subtitle: Defeating Overwhelm with a PreSeason Bring out the sports metaphors. Or your canning metaphor. Whatever you relate to learn how to prepare for the time where spoons are limited. Yay! Metaphors! Become a Super Conductor and hear an extra topic this week that will become the full topic next week! This episode of Conduit is sponsored by: Iss…