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Technically CorrectEpisode 233: Shed SkyscraperShots, shots, shots, shots! Espresso shots, that is. Thanks for the reminder, Lil’ Jon. Very prescient of our current work from home situation. Yeeeeeeaahhhhh, etc.
This week: Korean baseball, Ryan’s new Ziggurat desk, and considering whether HBO Max’s marketing already needs to “Pivot!” ¹. 🛋
¹ This is the only Friends quote I know, tbh.Links:KBO Home Runthe Barista Touch™ Espresso Machine • BrevillePlans Unveiled for the Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores | Disney Parks BlogTrump skips a mask in public during tour of Michigan auto plant that req...
2020-05-281h 25Technically CorrectEpisode 229: I Take No Responsibility At AllWhere Bada meets Bing meets oh no they’re really just going to package and sell the streaming service equivalent of that one kitchen drawer filled with random stuff that made it through three moves over two decades okay i see you at&t i mean you paid for it so you do you i guess.
This week: getting frunky, betting the spread on the over under, and Ryan hops in the metaphorical Camaro for some quarantine Trip-D. 🔥.Links:BCS FrunkMatt Haughey 😷 on Twitter: "I wholeheartedly endorse Joe Biden’s wish for who wins the new se...
2020-04-301h 16Technically CorrectEpisode 220: No One Man Is a Kitchen IslandOur podcast makes one guarantee: fall asleep to it for up to 100 nights and if you don’t love it, we’ll refund you your time. Really. Just draft a signed affidavit saying you didn’t laugh once and mail it to the Treasury Department, care of Steven Mnuchin. Terms and conditions apply, see our S-1 for details.
This week: going to the mattresses, USB-C whale watching, and Ryan makes a troubling admission. ⌨️.Links:Ryan's Kitchen Island Recording StudioAway C.E.O. Is Back, Just Weeks After Stepping Down - The New York TimesKevin Roose on T...
2020-01-161h 21Technically CorrectEpisode 219: The SafewayIn 1992, then President George H.W. Bush was forced to admit he didn’t know how much a gallon of milk cost, painting him as out of touch with the general electorate. In light of a recent smart home catastrophe, we want the 2020 candidates to answer two questions:
1) How much is a 4-pack of AAA store brand batteries?
2) How many Hue lights is too many Hue lights?
This week: Carlos has a head cold, Ryan almost has his kitchen back, and LeBron thinks you need to Calm down. 🧘♀️.Links:2 Towns Ciderhouse - Northwest...
2020-01-091h 19Technically CorrectEpisode 216: Taylor Swift with Country VibesWhen everything is bad, sometimes — if you wish hard enough, a hero appears. That hero is: Baby Yoda.
This week: Ryan joins Team Fancy Camera®, Carlos kicks the tires on a Model 3, and the scourge that is Bublé station creep. 🇨🇦.Links:
2019-12-051h 11Technically CorrectEpisode 215: Upper Middle Class PhraseWe take a couple of weeks off for some R&R and demo days and all of a sudden two new streaming services launch. Cord-cutters beware: the holiday season is nigh and it appears we have the power to double your entertainment budget at the drop of a mic.
This week: Carlos discovers his true calling as a Trader Joe’s influencer and spills the beans about store mascots, Ryan outs himself as an unrepentant 12:30AM email sender, and an iconic coffee sugar bomb pairing is back. ☕️.Links:Star Wars episodes I-VII are available in 4K...
2019-11-141h 04Technically CorrectEpisode 205: Money as a ServiceWhen you really think about it, isn’t life just one big espresso machine that won’t fit under your kitchen cabinets?
This week: dog influencers, sweatpant shoes, and Ryan would like to take a moment to talk about video games. 👾.Links:Allbirds SocksVolvo AdMad Max BMW AdMen's Dress Shoes | ECCO® ShoesThe irony of Allbirds socks – On my OmAway Centerfold Garment SleeveThe GardenAndy Lindeman on Twitter: "Does your team's agenda document have a peaceful place for everyone's cursor to hang out in nature? h/t @aniero for the idea https://t.co/BQVDjvS4XR" / TwitterGol...
2019-08-151h 00Technically CorrectEpisode 191: Fancy Winnie the PoohI could have misheard it , but I'm pretty sure Ryan just challenged the CEO of Audi/VW to a fight. He's registering the vanity plate DONTATME right now.
This week: bringing the Disney magic to OTT, the Magic leaves the Lakers front office, and the profitability shell game that is the Uber's S-1.Links:Fancy Winnie the PoohGiannis Antetokounmpo makes young girl's day by hugging her as a thank you for the artwork she made for him : MadeMeSmileAmazon exec tells employees that Go stores will start accepting cashAmazon bought Eero for $97 million and employees...
2019-04-121h 51Technically CorrectEpisode 187: Johnny HollywoodIf you want a Model 3, you better purchase one before Tesla pivots again and decides to convert half of their stores into Pinkberry franchises. Everything is amateur hour all the time now … except in energy bar PR — they came to play and brought the receipts.
This week: cities v. cashless stores, Elon Musk v. himself, and Ryan v. the command line. 🤦🏻♂️.Links:Kevín on Twitter: "What is the correct way to rank these chips?… "
2019-03-141h 46Technically CorrectEpisode 181: 20% Judginess RebateIf there’s two things we know about hockey, it’s that you never leave your goaltender alone when Sorenson is on the move and you definitely should have launched your streaming video project five years ago when it would have actually mattered.* 🥅.
Your hosts disagree about that last one a little bit.
Links:SF Giants’ home now called Oracle Park after AT&T split - SFGateO, That's Good! ProductsDark Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Snack Bars | KIND SnacksCLIF® BUILDER’S® Protein Bar: Chocolate Peanut Butter FlavorApple is putting iTunes on Samsung TVs - The VergeApple says 'leading TV m...
2019-01-101h 49Technically CorrectEpisode 180: Foot Off the GasTim wrote a letter. 📉.Links:The One Issue the Left and Right Can Agree On | The New RepublicClick for Philips Hue – RunLessWireRaj Mathai on Twitter: "Exclusive: #Raiders and #SFGiants remain in talks re: #ATTPark. Raiders could play in SF for 2019 season. Team source tells me ‘this is a distinct possibility’. #NFL… https://t.co/I9fcv66Kyo"Letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors - AppleRyan Jones on Twitter: "Hoooooly shit. Let me just say: I told you from the second those iPhone XR promos started. The *second*. Everyone had an excuse for each sign, Apple gave their u...
2019-01-031h 34Technically CorrectEpisode 179: Adult Furniture StoreBig news. We're brokering a partnership between Uber Eats and August Home to bring you mimosas from the kitchen straight to your couch via an app. Tech workers in the Mission will love it.
In this holiday spectacular, we say good riddance to Paul Ryan, add a warm glow to your Mac's screen, and look for the bright spots in 2018. Items 1 and 3 may be related.🗽.Links:Elizabeth Landers on Twitter: ".@potus now at Camp David… "Barclay (@stlbluespup) • Instagram photos and videosG-Wiz | Washington WizardsMinnie Van Service | Walt Disney World ResortSlopes on Twitter: "Really excited to announc...
2018-12-201h 55Technically CorrectEpisode 176: Magnolia HQ2Life comes with some hard truths. For instance: your time on earth is limited, iPads will likely always be poor productivity devices, and the most difficult of all: JoJo probably isn’t writing her own tweets. We’re sorry.
This week: 538's projections on the Lakers taking the Senate in 2020, Disney+, M&M minis, and Ryan sneakily embraces the multipad lifestyle. 🥀.Links:House Election Results: Democrats Take Control - The New York TimesJody Avirgan on Twitter: "I’ve never eaten a blue M&M in my life. I felt that the addition of blue was unecc...
2018-11-151h 37Technically CorrectEpisode 174: London BARTApologies for the two week absence but Carlos really wanted a fresh croissant. This week: travel business, baguette spotting, electric car pricing shenanigans, and Ryan goes about kid-proofing his light switches. 💡.Links:How to Install a Hue Dimmer Switch Over an Existing Light SwitchAmazon opening new '4-star' concept store in Berkeley — BerkeleysideLime Accuses San Francisco of Scooter Discrimination - BloombergWith $50M in fresh funding, Allbirds will open new stores in the US, UK and Asia | TechCrunchMillennials Kill Again. The Latest Victim? American Cheese - BloombergApple to Unveil iPad, MacBook Laptop Overhauls on Oct. 30 - BloombergKuo: New i...
2018-10-251h 49Technically CorrectEpisode 170: Edition CubedLike the Swallows back to Capistrano each year, as do the press to Cupertino every September. This week: Apple hits the clay with their new iPhone Tennis and Tennis Max, fall detection gets added to the Apple Watch just in time for PSL season, and Ryan does his best to argue a small uppercase “S” and a lowercase “s” are different things. 😑.Links:Everything Apple announced during its ‘Gather round’ iPhone Xs/XR & Apple Watch event | 9to5Macᴺᴼᵀ Jony Ive on Twitter: "#iPhone #AppleEvent… "darth™ on Twitter: "already forgot which phone was which"2018-2019 iPhone LineupKate Matthews on Twitter: "Thi...
2018-09-131h 37Technically CorrectEpisode 169: A Window Into My PhoneStumpgrades and cold brew, smart homes and scooters. This week: Ryan is tired of seeing those Uber ads while Carlos is watching Giants games just for that one Buster Posey commercial at Picco. 🛴.Links:Uber puts CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in ads to save its reputationWatch for it: Uber spending up to $500M on new ad campaignBuster Posey on Twitter: "I’ll let this one slide since Bochy used to be a catcher. #LetsGoPlaces… "Buster Posey on Twitter: "Kruk and Kuip were like this the whole time. #LetsGoPlaces… "Cold Brew Coffee | New Orleans-Style Iced Coffee | Blue Bottle CoffeeSpa...
2018-09-061h 54Technically CorrectEpisode 165: Between the Trunk and FrunkAnd now the 2-2 pitch. A swing and a high drive to left. Runners back. It is out of here! A, uh, 107 meter home run for the Montreal Expos?
This week: Ryan bricks his electric car, the DOJ takes another swing at blocking the AT&T/Time Warner merger, and Apple drops a mid-cycle diss track for the MacBook Pro haters. It’s lit, fam. 🔥.Links:Metric Baseball OutfieldVic Vela on Twitter: "Now you may think my dog did this. But I have Rider right here. She said it’s not her. I will say thi...
2018-07-191h 21Technically CorrectEpisode 163: A Bridge to NowhereIf a bipartisan coalition of legislators installed some Hue lights and a Nest in the Capitol building, would that be enough to make it a ‘Smart House’ … of Representatives? Ha. It’s funny because compromise is dead and we’re all so screwed.
This week: eight of nine Supreme Court justices make it through busy season, Carlos gets peer pressured into connecting his front door to the Internet, and Ryan says “I do” to Elon Musk. 🚗.Links:Trump Gets Chance to Influence American Life for Generations Through Supreme Court Pick - The New York TimesNewcomer Ale...
2018-06-281h 42Technically CorrectEpisode 162: High End of the Low TierLegend has it, the original WALL-E screenplay was actually about the development of the next generation Mac Pro but was scrapped when it didn’t test well with the pro workflows team. This week, we go to the movies and stack rank all the Pixar films.
Also: AMC pulls a MoviePass, ESPN’s AM radio aesthetic, and the donkey that couldn’t find its way out of the barn because it was too busy yelling at Maggie Haberman. 📽.Links:'Boston Globe' Runs Fake Front Page Detailing A Donald Trump World : The Two-Way : NPREvery Pixar Movie, Ra...
2018-06-211h 17Technically CorrectEpisode 160: Hors d’oeuvre SinglesRyan has low expectations for WWDC, Carlos has low expectations of Disney, and Larry Bird has low expectations of scooter regulatory compliance. This week: Basketball Twitter®, grilled cheese, and assigning a special counsel to french fries. 🏀.Links:9 French Fry Styles, Ranked - The New York TimesThe Fourth Estate: Seasons, Episodes, Cast, Characters - Official Series Site | SHOWTIMEThe Curious Case of Bryan Colangelo and the Secret Twitter Account - The RingerBird Races to Become the First Scooter Unicorn - BloombergScooter Companies Have Two Weeks to Get Off the Streets of San Francisco - Motherboard‘Alex Inc’ Canceled by ABC A...
2018-05-311h 30Technically CorrectEpisode 159: Hot DeskingElon Musk has voiced concerns about the way Tesla has been covered in the media recently, questioning the legitimacy of the media’s ethics and connection with the truth. Here’s some of that inconvenient reporting from the past year.
Consumer Reports reports “big flaws” in the Model 3
Tesla fires factory workers suspected of unionization activities
Musk promises free frozen yogurt as remedy to unionization concerns
Tesla continues to burn cash at alarming rate and miss ambitious Model 3 deadlines
Tesla to “scrub off the barnacles” with mass firings of contractors
Tesla overpromises on self-driving tech with “auto-pilot” feature
Tesla considered...
2018-05-241h 31Technically CorrectEpisode 153: Full Name TreatmentHi, Listener. We have your large Silken Splendor and a pound of fair trade media industry news to take home.
Plus: Apple's rumored move away from Intel processors for the Mac, Buster Posey's new restaurant, and Backstage®️ presented by American Express. Made with love by Carlos and Ryan. 🤗.Links:San Francisco will regulate electric scooter sharing | TechCrunchಠ_ಠ on Twitter: "i have seen eleven of these fuckin things in four square blocks, no exaggeration… "ಠ_ಠ on Twitter: "i think the reason jump bikes dont bother me is that theyve done a controlled release WITH the city and havent flood...
2018-04-051h 40Technically CorrectEpisode 152: Pause for YawnsIf, even as an adult, one truly never stops learning — where’s your 200GB? This week: new developments on Uber’s autonomous vehicle struggles, Facebook’s oddly consistent position on user privacy, and Carlos takes Ryan to task for irresponsibly overstating the scope and importance of Apple’s education event. Heckin’ churlish. ⚖️.Links:Amazon.com Help: About the Light RingSubscription Model - XC40 Compact SUV | Volvo Car USAUber’s Self-Driving Cars Were Struggling Before Arizona Crash - The New York TimesVideo suggests huge problems with Uber’s driverless car program | Ars TechnicaUber Shouldn't Even Bother With Self-Driving Cars...
2018-03-281h 38Technically CorrectEpisode 148: Fishing on eBayThe greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world there was money to be made in streaming music. This week: Ryan and Carlos have a difference of opinion about Spotify’s IPO filing, Amazon really wants you to buy those other six waffle makers you were looking at, and proven tips for becoming an eBay power seller. 🏷.Links:Verne Troyer and Yao Ming Apple Ad - YouTubeGet a Grip On Your Phone | PopSockets1Password releases feature for checking compromised credentials | 9to5MacWhy states might win the net neutrality war against the FCC | Ars TechnicaIn an Er...
2018-03-011h 19Technically CorrectEpisode 143: Fried Chicken and ChampagneIf a HomePod debuts in a forest and nobody is around to give Siri a request it can’t answer, does it really exist?
This week: Amazon’s line-less concept store Amazon Go opens to record lines, Ryan hits the slopes and one of us gets hoodwinked by the Coca-Cola corporation. ⛷.Links:Nintendo Announces Nintendo Labo, A Wild New Experiment For SwitchShareholders likely to see most of AAPL’s repatriated cash, say analysts, with $88B benefit | 9to5MacBonuses Aside, Tax Law’s Trickle-Down Impact Not Yet Clear - The New York TimesDaring Fireball: HomePod Starts Shi...
2018-01-251h 45Technically CorrectEpisode 132: Kabletown’s SEAL Team SixEveryone is pouring billions into the original streaming content land rush of 2017 and nobody is happy. Little do these execs know they could pick up the rights to Supermarket Sweep for the price of a Kindle Oasis; heck, Jeff just bought 400 grocery stores, do we even have to connect the dots?
This week: Apple’s MacBook Pro chickens are coming home to roost, Disney’s consumer friendly video play, the nuclear waste dump that is Twitter, and sometimes Ryan calls the Comcast CableCARD support line just to say “hi”. 👋 .Links:iPhone 7 Plus PhotoSonos One review: The...
2017-10-191h 57Technically CorrectEpisode 130: An IKEA Family DealThe more things change, the more they stay the same. This week, we dive deeper into the new Echos, look at iPhone X and its probable effect on total iPhone sales, and re-litigate the merits of an actual Apple TV.
Plus: we learn that the start of Ryan’s fiscal year is dictated by when IKEA has its free meatball weekend. 🇸🇪 .Links:Twitter just doubled the character limit for tweets to 280 - The VergeEcho users can now call phone numbers in North America free - Six ColorsIntroducing Echo Connect - Amazon Official Site - Turns yo...
2017-10-041h 04Technically CorrectEpisode 129: Busy SeasonEpisode tasting notes: hints of apple and cactus, bitter at points but with a smooth finish. This week: two very uninformed people talk about wine, the moral leadership of Coach Pop, and Amazon’s quartet of new Echos. Also, Ryan is apparently quite pupset about his Series 3 something-or-other. ⌚️.Links:IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Corkscrew - IKEAThe Best Way to Keep Open Wine Fresh | The SweethomeDraymond Green on Twitter: "Still wondering how this guy is running our country.... 🤔🤔🤔"AT&T’s DirecTV Is Giving Refunds on NFL Packages Due to Protests - BloombergWhat we need from Apple to make standalone Ap...
2017-09-281h 53Technically CorrectEpisode 128: Genius GroveIf you accidentally create a branded podcast for a local restaurant group, how would one go about parlaying that into some type of ‘free food for life’ situation? Asking for a friend.
This week, we talk Blue Barn, emergency pods, early Apple Watch reviews, and searching for purpose in The Notch®. Plus: Ryan’s laptop gives up the ghost and he gives fancy cameras one more try. 📷 .Links:Menus - Blue Barn GourmetLittle Snitch 4New York Times reporter Mike Isaac is writing a book about Uber - Recodedarth:™ on Twitter: "@MikeIsaac https://t.co/IicyQYsbYC"A...
2017-09-211h 48Technically CorrectEpisode 126: The Ryan DoctrineGarlic fries and chicken tenders, Jeff Bezos as Seattle’s true 12th man, and a crash course in the time honored tradition of cheating in New England sports. Plus: two very different opinions on Apple’s upcoming iPhone pricing strategy and a preview of next week’s fall press event. 🥊 .Links:Boston Red Sox Used Apple Watches to Steal Signs Against Yankees - The New York TimesWhat Ford’s pizza delivery experiment says about its autonomy strategy | Ars TechnicaApple Sept. 12 event: New iPhone 8, Apple Watch 3 and more - CNETAnalyst suggests Apple could bundle Apple Music & iCloud tier to boo...
2017-09-071h 34Technically CorrectEpisode 123: Munster of the EastSleepless nights, 4K vindication, and extremely expensive iPhones. This week, intrepid firmware sleuths spoil Apple Christmas and Ryan posits that Apple’s doubling down on secrecy may be a fool’s errand at scale. Plus: Bob Iger cancels his corporate Netflix account. 🐭 .Links:Amazon.com: Sleepphones SB5BM Wireless Headphones, Midnight Black: Cell Phones & AccessoriesGob Talking to Siri Clip from Arrested Development - YouTubeSteve T-S on Twitter: "I can confirm reports that HomePod’s firmware reveals the existence of upcoming iPhone’s infra-red face unlock in BiometricKit and elsewhere https://t.co/yLsgCx7OTZ"Benjamin Geskin on Twitter...
2017-08-101h 30Technically CorrectEpisode 119: A Terry Gross WayAn ethical quandary for the digital age, some cold water for pie-in-the-sky near-term transportation disruption, and 10 years of iPhone. Plus: Ryan lives on the edge with public betas and visits to a sketchy taco joint in the Nevada desert. 😓 .Links:Buster Posey’s MVP-caliber year for Giants quells 1st-base talk - San Francisco ChronicleCanvas - A simple alternative to car ownershipCarvana | Buy Used Cars Online & Skip The DealershipMonthly Plug-In Sales ScorecardVolvo, Betting on Electric, Moves to Phase Out Conventional Engines - The New York Timesethics - Is it unethical for me to not tell my employer I’ve...
2017-07-061h 23Technically CorrectEpisode 116: Cactus TimeK.D. seems like the kind of guy that would wait the extra four minutes for a Lyft instead of an Uber, right? Speaking of which: the Holder/Uber report is out, the Finals are over, and Donald Trump is absolutely not under investigation.
Plus: coming down from an exciting win of the Golden State Warriors of Oakland over the Cleveland Lebrons, Ryan goes inside baseball and explains the money behind a winning NBA team. 🐦 .Links:M.G. Siegler on Twitter: "Your potential 2020 Golden State Warriors 😳🏀💰💰https://t.co/HAedxtv9Pp https://t.co/eBm3PJWywk"2017...
2017-06-151h 32Technically CorrectEpisode 112: Horizontal IntegrationFake it ‘til you make it seems to be the motto of 2017, but when guessing where North Korea is on a map, perhaps don’t choose Australia. This week: Target gets into bed with Casper, a jog through the WWDC rumor mill, and Ryan realizes he may be over-leveraged on his podcasts subscriptions.
Where’s Bernanke? 👀.Links:If Americans Can Find North Korea on a Map, They’re More Likely to Prefer Diplomacy - The New York TimesNY Times subscriptions doubled in 2016 | TheHillre:actPod Save America – Crooked MediaYou’re Not Dreaming: Casper is Coming to TargetSheets...
2017-05-171h 30Technically CorrectEpisode 109: Peak CactusCarlos recounts the saddest way to spend Earth Day and Ryan ponders sending Michael Barbaro of The Failing New York Times an edible arrangement. Plus: Better Call Saul is getting really good, the worrisome world of “free” online services, and Internet juicers. 🍓.Links:Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York TimesThanks for Submitting Your Résumé to This Black Hole - The New York TimesDug | Pixar Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia5by5 | Hypercritical‘The Daily’: The Man Behind Uber, for Better or Worse - The New York TimesDaring Fireball: On Uber’s ‘Identifying an...
2017-04-271h 31Technically CorrectEpisode 102: Where Do I Put the Dock?Growing up means accepting many hard truths: that life is finite, that right doesn't always conquer wrong, and that IKEA is for meatballs and not your marquee home furnishings. This week, those unsettling realizations plus: immersive business 3-in-1s from HP, WWDC moves back to San Jose, Tim Cook says "let's meet at Apple [Park]", smart home shower thoughts, and Ryan's gigantic phone has an unfortunate run-in with the sidewalk.
PS: @darth is back and Carly still won't help with his printer. 🖨.Links:darth™ (@darth) - Twitter1Password - FeaturesPhilips 458141 Hue Dimmer Switch - Amazo...
2017-02-231h 43Technically CorrectEpisode 99: The Los Angeles Chargers of San DiegoDue to San Francisco voters failing to support construction of our new podcast studio with taxpayer money, we are saddened to say we have no choice but to relocate to Los Angeles. We're still working on how to adapt the PSL scam for podcasting — stay tuned.
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2017-01-191h 25Technically CorrectEpisode 96: Losing a PR Battle to the DMVIn the thrilling final episode of 2016, Ryan attempts to recreate in his apartment the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie 'Smart House'. Plus, we welcome the future in the form of Amazon's cashier-less utopian retail concept store, red-light runnin' driverless Volvo Ubers, and a CarPlay integration that works 82% of the time. 🚨.
Show NotesMeet Hue - Philips HueLogitech Harmony EliteAmazon EchoCanaryAmazon GoUber cancels self-driving car trial in San Francisco after state forces it off road - The GuardianThe...
2016-12-221h 32Technically CorrectEpisode 95: Jony Ive’s ScrapbookIn light of president-elect Trump's intent to pull out of NAFTA, Carlos takes the first steps in ending his cold war with Canada's second most famous singer/songwriter/hockey player, Michael Bublé. Life is too short, and as a wise man once said — it's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new liiiiife. _oh god please let us make it to 2020.Plus, eero and a smart apartment updates from Ryan, DirecTV Now, Designed by Apple in California, and much more. 🌳.
Show NotesSir Jony Ive reflects on the nature of objects, the fr...
2016-12-011h 21Technically CorrectEpisode 94: Basket of CorgisAfter a bitter and prolonged presidential contest, Ryan and Carlos reflect on the results of Tuesday’s election, America in 2016, and try to understand how we got here.Alas, being the patriots we are — resolute in not succumbing to complete disillusionment and despondency, we manage to pick up the pieces enough to complain a bunch about Apple TV, a product so flawed only Paul Ryan won't unendorse it. 🇺🇸.
Links and ImagesBill Simmons' Show 'Any Given Wednesday' Canceled: Latest Comments, Reaction - Bleacher ReportWhat A Difference 2 Percentage Points Makes - Fi...
2016-11-101h 47Technically CorrectEpisode 92: Locker Room TalkWhat a historic week for all the wrong reasons. Had you asked us last Wednesday about the hypothesis that enough awful, disgraceful and troubling news stemming from a presidential race in a first world country could slow the passage of time — we probably would have said no. Turns out...Oh. And the Giants are out of the postseason. And Ryan switched to a 7 Plus. Shut it down, 🇺🇸.
Links and ImagesCasperComcast's 1TB data caps start to roll out nationwide - EngadgetMossberg: Why does Siri seem so dumb...
2016-10-141h 07Technically CorrectEpisode 91: Putting Nonsense Things on Burgers"And you know what they call a Clubber with Cheese in Paris?""They don't call it a Clubber with Cheese?""No. They call it Royale with Cheese.""Royale with Cheese? What'd they call a Buffalo Bleu?""Buffalo Bleu's a Buffalo Bleu, but they call it Le Buffalo Bleu."After a long late summer hiatus, we're back and as always, the conversation inevitably comes back to Blue Barn. Carlos makes the case against putting an egg anywhere near a burger bun while Ryan argues for the simplicity of a Double Double. Plus: Giants postseason...
2016-10-061h 24Technically CorrectEpisode 90: Actively Not Connecting it to the InternetSeptember is a time of great change: new Apple software releases, unsettling general election polling data, the color of the leaves in places that aren't California, you know — change. This episode, we give our early impressions of iOS 10 and watchOS 3, while Carlos pours one out for his old plasma and laments the sorry state of modern LCD televisions. Plus: picks of the week, Uber's autonomous car pilot program, Internet mattresses, and Ryan outgrows video games. 🎮.
Links and ImagesiOS 10: The MacStories ReviewSome iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 notes - Six Color...
2016-09-151h 39Technically CorrectEpisode 86: Skinny Bundle of PoliticsWe take a break from watching America devolve into madness, apologies, we mean America being made great again, to talk about matters of greater frivolity. This week we check in on Eddy Cue who never wanted to offer you jerks a dumb skinny bundle anyway, Tesla's master plan to upend the cactus industry, and Ryan on week one with the Amazon Echo. Plus: Hunter Pence is not Mike Pence and @darth being the real MVP.
Links and ImagesRECAP: A Round-Up Of Can't-Miss Stories From The RNC - NPRdarth™...
2016-07-211h 19Technically CorrectEpisode 85: Ikea InflationThis week's show encourages listeners traveling two or fewer floors take the stairs. It's not so bad and it'll give them a chance to think about the out of control price inflation of IKEA furniture, what to make of the forthcoming iPhone 6S-S, the differences between two-step and two-factor authentication and a heck of a lot more. And hey, you might even catch a Jigglychu or Pikamander in the stairwell. Plus: Ryan gives in to the inevitability of connected lightbulbs. 💡.
Links and ImagesJOKKMOKK - IkeaApple’s new Lightning EarPods for i...
2016-07-141h 19Technically CorrectEpisode 83: HBO WordsIt would appear that everyone in the Bay Area is in a perpetual state of auditioning for their very own reality television show. As such, your hosts survey the field of pizza phoners, calamitously loud typists, and skeevy middle fingerers. But it's not all bad news for Northern California – the Giants are second best in the major leagues, though Ryan laments that the regular season has too many games and too few power plays on ice. All this plus: Google acquires Webpass for its Fiber operations, 1Password at 10 years, rumors of the upcoming iPhone ditching the headphone jack, watching te...
2016-06-231h 32Technically CorrectEpisode 80: Unannounced Delay$10 artisanal toast? Okay. $15 sustainably farmed arugula and caper salad? Fine. A French themed hypo-allergenic bakery for dogs in the Marina? Shut it down, everybody. Carlos encounters a review of said dog bakery ghostwritten by a proud "dog mom" from the perspective of her "furbaby" Tater Tot and loses his mind; Ryan adds context and perspective. Plus: puppuccinos, DayQuil, face computers, unconfirmed delays of unconfirmed products, the new Union Square Apple Store, ‘second date ice cream’, and a hyperlocal conversation about Bay Area food you'll probably fast forward over. 🍦.
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2016-06-031h 35Technically CorrectEpisode 79: Dog ParentingCarlos makes the case that while yes, millennials are most certainly the worst, they came of age during the best possible period of technological change. Ryan advocates for running with open hands and an open heart, armband optional. Plus: corgis in mailboxes, gBoard, Google I/O, the Giant Race, and we co-opt a segment from a far more popular podcast. 💯
Links and Images:Griffin Technologies iTrip FM Transmitter for the iPod MiniApple Pay Rival MCX Faces Delays and Layoffs - FortuneMeet Gboard: Search, GIFs, emojis & more. Right from your key...
2016-05-191h 44Technically CorrectEpisode 73: Reserved Thumb SpaceRyan’s got a feeling … that tonight’s gonna be a good podcast … that tonight’s gonna be a good good podcast. Also this week: our long college basketball nightmare is over, staying loyal to a team vs. players, IKEA meatballs in VR, and it is revealed that Carlos is a backup fraud. Plus, picks of the week; l’chaim.
2016-04-071h 33Technically CorrectEpisode 70: White WhaleCarlos helps Ryan with a refresher in the American classics and offers estate planning advice in advance of his marathon. Plus updates on the week in Apple, Mac encryption, scary Google robots and which backpack goes best with a three piece suit.Also, a big thanks to Jacquelyn for the awesome new cover art.
2016-03-021h 30Technically CorrectEpisode 67: Being an Adult is HardAfter (just a little bit) of political talk, Ryan and Carlos discuss Tim Cook’s Super Bowl photo, iPhone 7 camera rumors, being a morning person, the future of the iPad, talking to AI in public, the Amazon Echo, Draft Kings, Super Bowl commercials, Gene Munster’s Apple VR prediction, and how Apple should lead iOS feature adoption. Picks of the week: Momentum and Evernote
2016-02-101h 05Technically CorrectEpisode 65: Disrespectfully DisagreeThe day is finally here: Ryan bought Omnifocus. On this week’s show, Ryan and Carlos discuss their use of the app and how it helps keep them organized. Other topics include software pricing, note taking apps, whether too much choice is a bad thing, Apple’s rumored March event, Apple’s latest earnings release, a la carte TV pricing, bluetooth, apps that are both the best and the worst, and EA leaving the E3 show floor. Picks of the week: the new FiveThirtyEight Elections podcast and YouTube Red.
2016-01-281h 49Technically CorrectEpisode 64: Never ObsoleteIf you’ve been looking for lengthly discussions on IMAX, wearing an Apple Watch upside down, and iPhone home screens, this this week’s episode is for you. Other topics include the Mighty Ducks, technology’s role in movies, Ryan disabling the notification badge on Mail in iOS, PC requirements for VR, iOS upgrade schedules, and picks of the week (Weather Underground and @dog_rates).
2016-01-211h 19Technically CorrectEpisode 63: HBO LaterAfter an extensive conversation about which pocket they keep their phone in, Ryan and Carlos discuss how to capture random ideas, Microsoft Groove, Twitter mulling the expansion of tweets to 10K characters, more about rumors the iPhone 7 not having a headphone jack, 1Password updates, Jason Snell’s Apple Report Card, motivations of people who want to replace their tradition computer with an iPad, the Fitbit Blaze, reports about Apple looking to buy Time Warner, and their picks of the week (Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II and Launcher).
2016-01-141h 39Technically CorrectEpisode 62: Jokes that Nobody Will GetIn their first show of the new year, Ryan and Carlos discuss Ryan’s broken Cinema Display, Ikea furniture, the San Francisco rental market, the return of darth on Twitter, pre-orders of the Oculus Rift, multi-purpose arenas, audiobooks, Comcast, Ford adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to SYNC 3, Yellow Cab filing for bankruptcy, Uber’s “God View” settlement with the NY Attorney General, DraftKings and FanDuel, AT&T doing away with two-year phone pricing, and the EFF’s comments on T-Mobile’s Bing On Program. They then end the show with an early check-in on their New Years Resolutions.
2016-01-071h 18Technically CorrectEpisode 61: When Do I Scan My Wrist?Ryan and Carlos close out 2015 with brief discussions about the Lakers, Warriors, and Samsung Pay. They then recap the year and look ahead to 2016 by discussing their favorite purchases, most regretted purchase, biggest technology disappointment, favorite tech story, worst tech trend, favorite movie, most promising product/idea of 2016, favorite app (iOS and Mac), favorite service, favorite new podcast, and their best personal discovery.
2015-12-311h 23Technically CorrectEpisode 60: Fit and FinishIn their second annual special (and sporadic) holiday edition of Technically Correct, Ryan and Carlos discuss the Warriors, Apple’s “Smart” Battery Case, thinness vs. battery life, the Apple Watch (wearing it upside down, the fitness app, and whether it should be an annualized product), 4 inch iPhone rumors, Apple’s increasing complicated product line, the iOS Remote app on the new Apple TV, TiVO Quickmode, Ford retroactively adding Siri Eyes Free to older versions of Ford SYNC, reducing your Comcast bill, Spotify reportedly testing subscription-only tracks, an update on Carlos’s QC25s, RSA hardware tokens, Dropbox shutting down its Mailbo...
2015-12-101h 32Technically CorrectEpisode 59: Standalone HolidayFresh off of their Thanksgiving break, Ryan and Carlos discuss Legos, what they’re watching on TV, Kobe retiring, the Golden State Warriors, wireless headphones, TiVo, in-market MLB streaming, Comcast’s streaming TV service, Adele and streaming music, rumors about Apple removing the headphone jack from the iPhone, replacing a laptop with an iPad, App Store economics, and Apple Music vs. Spotify.
2015-12-031h 44Technically CorrectEpisode 58: I am the ProblemAs the holiday season gets into full swing, Ryan and Carlos discuss Star Wars promotional tie-ins, late night retail shopping, Coffee-mate, the adverse effect of video game DLC, Aldo’s Adventure, IPTV pricing, more on the new Apple TV, early adopters expecting things to ship broken, technology lasting too long, encryption, expired Mac App Store security certificates, their favorite parts of the holidays, Starbucks food, remembering people’s names, and subvocalization.
2015-11-181h 12Technically CorrectEpisode 56: Smugly SatisfiedIntroducing Technically Correct’s new vertical: medication. After discussing their love of Claritin and generic vs. name brand drugs, Ryan and Carlos get back to the show’s roots and discuss Apple TV first impressions, the setup process for Apple products, watchOS 2, Carlos’s uneven iPhone backlight, 3D Touch, Phone View, Twitter’s new “Like” icon, ESPN shutting down Grantland, plasma vs. LED HDTVs, the LG 55EF9500, and the Tesla Model 3. Oh, and Ryan also tries to convince Carlos to watch Star Wars.
2015-11-051h 21Technically CorrectEpisode 54: Sorry to Interrupt MyselfOn this week’s show, Ryan and Carlos discuss Carlos’s decision to purchase a 5K 27” iMac, Intel processor naming conventions, more about the TiVo Bolt, Sorkin’s new Steve Jobs movie, Tim Cook’s appearance at WSJDLive, Overcast’s new pricing structure, home automatic, layoffs at ESPN, Back to the Future Day, and Amazon Prime video offline viewing.
2015-10-221h 14Technically CorrectEpisode 53: Dogless FraudsPicking up from the previous show, Carlos talks about his recent experience with playing Midtown Madness 2, his love of Palm, and how well old hardware and software holdup. Other topics include the MLB postseason, Ryan killing his Mac Mini, Overcast 2, the Microsoft Surface Book, new iMacs and Mac accessories, Amazon’s decision to not carry the Apple TV, the TiVo Bolt setup experience, and Corgicon.
2015-10-151h 17Technically CorrectEpisode 52: Math MountainAfter reminiscing about some of their favorite old games, Ryan and Carlos discuss in app purchases and DLC, the iPhone 6s (purchasing experience, setup process, and initial impressions), watchOS 2, the TiVo Bolt, Microsoft Office pricing for the iPad Pro, Apple Music, and Dropbox IPO rumors.
2015-10-011h 10Technically CorrectEpisode 51: It’s Like Filling the Bathtub to Wash Your HandsIn another extra long episode of Technically Correct, Ryan and Carlos discuss text editors on the Mac, initial iPhone 6s reviews, the iPhone Upgrade Program, whether the iPhone and iCloud is a trap, watchOS 2 first impressions, Carlos’s switch to the steel Apple Watch, Ryan’s iPhone Mini 4, new features in iOS 9, and nuances in the debate over content blockers.
2015-09-231h 50Technically CorrectEpisode 50: Inception OreosRyan and Carlos are back after a three week hiatus with an extra long episode of Technically Correct. Topics include Campbell’s Soup K Cups, Ryan’s recent trip to Europe, the rise of daily fantasy football, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Apple’s fall event, the iPhone 6s pre-order experience, and first impressions of iOS 9.
2015-09-171h 54Technically CorrectEpisode 49: Becoming More WorldlyBefore taking a three week break, Ryan and Carlos bring you an extended episode of Technically Correct. Topics include the east coast bias in baseball coverage, AT&T’s international roaming plans, Carlos’s new desk setup, improvements in modern day graphics card drivers, Jet.com, the magic of Dropbox, Ryan’s Windows 10 installation experience, Steam Big Picture, Windows 10’s low bandwidth mode and Wi-Fi Sense, standalone sound cards, the NY Time’s profile of Amazon’s office culture, Slack, and the importance of being on time. They then close out the show by speculating on Apple’s upcoming fall event.
2015-08-202h 17Technically CorrectEpisode 48: I Do Plenty of That, SirOn this week’s show, Ryan and Carlos get right to it and discuss Google’s restructuring into Alphabet, self driving cars, Apple’s recent stock market woes, the death of Instacast and alternatives to replace it, pricing of applications on iOS and OS X, ad blocking, and their picks of the week.
2015-08-1449 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 47: I Came With an AgendaIn a rapid fire edition of Technically Correct, Ryan and Carlos cover their largest variety of topics yet, including tech purchases they regret, iCloud for Windows, Newegg, the Amazon store card, whether or not to buy a standalone camera, a variety of Apple Watch items (using it in water, wearing it upside down, fitness tracking, and why it should have originally shipped with watchOS 2), the importance of Hunter Pence to the Giants, the latest Apple TV speculation, reasons for Netflix selling their content on physical media, Amazon shipping times, auto-play video ads, the Tesla Model X, Taylor Swift in...
2015-08-061h 02Technically CorrectEpisode 46: I Have to Map Out This CurveBrush up on your microeconomics, because this week Ryan and Carlos discuss marginal utility (of fancy dinners). Other topics includes follow-up from last week’s discussion on new payment standards, iPhone battery life, Ryan’s iPhone backup problem, updating system apps separately from OS updates, whether 4K is the successor to 1080P, the impermanence of media, and Windows 10. Your hosts also provide their picks of the week and latest podcast recommendations.
2015-07-301h 09Technically CorrectEpisode 45: Transbay LatencyRyan and Carlos get philosophical and start this week’s show by talking about their aspirational goals. They then discuss Bill Simmons joining HBO, social media influence on SportsCenter, new 4” iPhone speculation, the future of the iPhone lineup, Apple’s and Microsoft’s latest financial results, smartphone sales vs. traditional computer sales, continued impressions of Apple Music, problematic Apple reviews, using Touch ID to secure individuals apps, and their picks of the week (Alphabear and Veep).
2015-07-231h 15Technically CorrectEpisode 44: Please Bring Your Wrist Closer to the ScannerOn this week’s show, topics include Amazon’s anticlimactic Prime Day, Ryan’s experience with the iOS 9 pubic beta on iPad, the usefulness of public betas, being self-conscious when using Apple Pay, the transition to chip-and-pin credit cards, new iPods, Xfinity Stream, and the decline of iTunes. Ryan and Carlos also provide their picks of the week (Momentum for Chrome and Sodastream).
2015-07-161h 20Technically CorrectEpisode 43: Along for the RideAfter (unsuccessfully) trying to justify buying Retina iMacs, Ryan and Carlos discuss Ryan’s first week with his new car, the appeal of “new,” Amazon Prime day, Apple’s new third party accessory packaging standards, and the pros and cons of the iPhone 6 Plus. They also provide more thoughts on Apple Music and check-ins on their MacBook Pros and Carlos’s iPad Air 2.
2015-07-091h 07Technically CorrectEpisode 42: I Have StandardsIn a show dedicated to first impressions and hot takes (as Carlos would say), this week’s episode covers Apple Music, Carlos’s review of the Pizza Hut Hot Dog Bites Pizza, and Ryan’s new car. Other topics include Instagram, the iPhone turning 8 years old, and whether it makes sense to buy a standalone camera anymore.
2015-07-021h 14Technically CorrectEpisode 41: I’ll Wait for it to Come Out on DVDNow that Taylor Swift has saved Apple Music, what else should she fix in the Apple ecosystem? Ryan and Carlos discuss that and more, including the continuing decline of optical media, the future of movie theaters and new release movies, how big a role technology should play in a car buying decision, Windows 10 upgrade eligibility, iPad Pro and stylus rumors, improvement in the iOS upgrade process, and Fracture.
2015-06-251h 06Technically CorrectEpisode 40: I’m the Best Podcaster in the WorldIt’s simple. After discussing LeBron James’s self-aggrandizing press conference and the Warriors winning the NBA title, Ryan and Carlos discuss Apple Music, using Reminders in iOS, various E3 topics (the Xbox One Elite Controller and backwards compatibility, Microsoft’s and Sony’s press conferences, how much graphical improvements matter in games, the Oculus Rift, and Hololens), the challenge with archiving and sharing podcasts, Ryan’s new car plans, and Samsung’s 6>6 marketing campaign.
2015-06-1856 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 38: Grading on a CurveWith WWDC less than a week away, Ryan and Carlos discuss the latest rumors. Other topics include their iOS 9 wish list, Apple Watch (defending positive reviews, the utility of third party apps, and the compelling nature of the activity tracker), SYNC 3 on the 2016 Ford Escape, whether the quality of digital music makes a difference, and how to get started with Omnifocus.
2015-06-041h 16Technically CorrectEpisode 36: Wavy Lay’sAfter talking about their favorite regional sports advertisers, ice cream flavors, and chip varieties, Ryan and Carlos discuss Bill Simmons leaving ESPN, Uber driver compensation, their impressions of Apple Watch after a week of use, and the rumored relaunch of Beats.
2015-05-1456 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 35: Dog Pictures on the WristTwo words. Apple Watch. Ryan and Carlos both have theirs in this week’s episode, and there’s lots to talk about.
2015-05-071h 10Technically CorrectEpisode 34: The Edition of PodcastsIn another dramatic plot twist, Carlos reveals to Ryan that he pre-ordered and received an Apple Watch. Other topics include how much they would pay to have dinner with Steve Ballmer, Coin, UberEATs, and favorite food items from Trader Joes.
2015-04-301h 22Technically CorrectEpisode 33: Pour out a MimosaYou may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but Carlos argues that you can judge people based on the apps in their OS X dock. Other topics on this week’s show include an update on Carlos’s and Ryan’s new Retina MacBook Pros, the aesthetics of Windows apps vs. Mac apps, John Siracusa retiring from writing OS X reviews, various Apple Watch news, faster Comcast (er, Xfinity) internet speeds, the NBA playoffs, Project Fi, why Google is good for Apple, and the last season of “Mad Men.”
2015-04-231h 11Technically CorrectEpisode 32: Typing on a MicrowaveIn a dramatic plot twist, Ryan and Carlos discuss their first impressions of the New MacBook and how those led to their decision to instead purchase Retina Macbook Pros. They also cover the state of Apple’s laptop lineup, Apple Watch pre-orders and try-on experience, WWDC Apple TV speculation, the return of Guitar Hero, and the end of season one of “Better Call Saul.”
2015-04-1659 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 31: Quirky ButtonFollowing another discussion about songs and ad reads in podcasts, Ryan and Carlos discuss the new ESPN.com, Amazon Dash, Tesla’s “range anxiety” update, Apple Watched pre-orders and try-on appointments, more Apple TV rumors, and the two most recent episodes of “Better Call Saul.”
2015-04-0256 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 30: Immaterial JerseyAfter some sports talk, Ryan and Carlos further discuss the new MacBook and Apple Watch, the ideal Mac setup, Nintendo making mobile games, sending money to friends online, whether unbundling TV services is really cheaper than existing cable packages, and then close the show with a couple of app recommendations.
2015-03-191h 10Technically CorrectEpisode 29: Minimalist Mood“Spring Forward” with this week’s episode of Technically Correct. After discussing the results of Carlos’s iPad only experiment, Ryan and Carlos spend the rest of the show discussing Apple’s spring event, including the Apple TV price reduction, the new MacBook, and Apple Watch. They then close out with a recap of “Better Call Saul.”
2015-03-121h 39Technically CorrectEpisode 28: The Business Dinner ContextDespite less than optimal recording conditions, Ryan and Carlos bring you another edition of Technically Correct. On this week’s show, they discuss Carlos’s ongoing iPad experiment, the upcoming Apple event, Apple Watch pricing, bands, and communication methods, the Samsung Galaxy S6, the relevance of Mobile World Congress, the FCC’s reclassification of broadband, Lenovo’s installation of Superfish, thinness vs. battery life, Carlos’s impressions of the Bose Soundlink On-Ear Bluetooth headphones, and the first few episodes of “Better Call Saul.”
2015-03-051h 17Technically CorrectEpisode 27: The Digital Equivalent of WaterRyan and Carlos get a bit meta and start this week’s episode by discussing ad reads in podcasts. They then cover the continuing sorry state of in-car technology, Apple Car rumors, The New Yorker’s profile of Jonathan Ive, more Apple Watch speculation, the playlists on Spotify vs. Rdio, Twitter apps on the iPad, ESPN’s iPhone 8 app update, using Nuzzel as a replacement for RSS, the first episode of “Better Call Saul,” and Jon Stewart leaving “The Daily Show.”
2015-02-191h 06Technically CorrectEpisode 26: Cactus of SocietyOn this week’s very special episode of Technically Correct, Ryan and Carlos spend the first half of the show discussing the popularity of the NBA, consumers’ rejection of coffee DRM, Photos for OS X, iOS 9 rumors, and Carlos’s disappointment with Apple’s current product lineup. They then spend the second half on an in-depth conversation about Uber, including its impact on society, economic viability, labor practices, and regulatory challenges.
2015-02-111h 32Technically CorrectEpisode 25: Stage Right SharkAfter recapping the Super Bowl, Ryan and Carlos discuss Nintendo’s YouTube Partner Program, the convergence of mobile and desktop operating systems, Apple stylus rumors, the stagnant state of Apple TV, more Apple Watch expectations, Outlook on iOS, AOL closing TUAW, and Radioshack filing for bankruptcy.
2015-02-0558 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 24: Based On Nothing At AllEarnings! Earnings! Read all about it! On this week’s episode, Ryan and Carlos discuss Apple’s, Samsung’s, and Microsoft’s earnings releases, the closure of Joystiq, how to pronounce “GIF,” Apple Watch expectations, market share vs. profit share, Uber’s claim that it reduces occurrences of drunk driving, whether the current economics of ridesharing are sustainable, 1Password v5.2 for iOS, and Taylor Swift attempting to trademark “This Sick Beat.”
2015-01-291h 10Technically CorrectEpisode 23: Windows All The Way DownIn another jam packed episode of Technically Correct, Ryan and Carlos cover “Deflategate”, the sorry state of CarPlay, why consumers generally don’t like enterprise focused software, the challenge with managing photos on a smartphone, Overcast and Monument Valley sales, the Xbox One “not permanent” price drop, Carlos replacing his iPad Mini with an iPad Air 2, the limitations of mobile operating systems, and Microsoft’s Windows 10 event.
2015-01-221h 26Technically CorrectEpisode 22: The Hamburger ButtonNew year, old tradition. Ryan and Carlos start off this week’s episode with some sports talk, including the state of the NBA at the halfway mark, professional American leagues expanding overseas, and the NFL coming back to Los Angeles. They then discuss why big trade shows are becoming irrelevant, the reliability of Airplay, decoupling iOS releases from iPhone hardware, wi-fi trouble in Yosemite, Ryan’s quest to find bluetooth headphones for his commute, Apple Watch battery life concerns, Nike releasing their “Back to the Future” self-lacing shoes, new Rock Band DLC, and third party apps on SYNC 3.
2015-01-151h 09Technically CorrectEpisode 21: I See Many iPadsHow many days into the year is it still ok to say “Happy New Year”? Ryan and Carlos discuss that and much more on Technically Correct’s first episode of 2015. Topics include Ryan’s nightmare NFL playoff scenario, 12” Macbook Air rumors, whether or not Apple’s product line is too complicated, the diminishing quality of Apples software, the irrelevance of CES, and the problem with controlling mobile apps in the car. Ryan and Carlos then break down their best and worst app, game, hardware, trend, news story, television show, movie, and experience of 2014.
2015-01-081h 49Technically CorrectEpisode 20: Coffee HackerIn a very special (and somewhat sporadic) holiday edition of Technically Correct, Ryan and Carlos talk about their Christmas tree and decorations preferences, Carlos purchasing an iPad Mini, troubles with Instant Hotspot, Ryan’s positive Apple support experience, the iPhone as a primary camera, the Lakers’ continuing mediocrity, the 2015 prospects for the Giants, Stephen Colbert’s transition to The Late Show, coffee DRM, Rdio vs. Spotify, the suggestive nature of some Christmas music, BMW connected apps, SYNC 3, Amazon next hour delivery, and the Sony Pictures computer hack.
2014-12-221h 33Technically CorrectEpisode 19: Refute the BlandnessComing off of a short week, this episode of Technically Correct covers Carlos’s dislike of holiday music, Christmas creep, Ryan replacing his Kindle and iPad Air with an iPad Mini, Serial, video games being released in a broken state, SteamOS, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, some positive Uber news (for once), and Pablo Sandoval leaving the Giants.
2014-11-251h 03Technically CorrectEpisode 18: The Moral Reckoning of a Shady CompanyRyan and Carlos stay (mostly) on technology topics this week with discussions about the outrage over Monument Valley expansion pricing, the relative value of apps, iOS 8 instability, Uber’s continuing growing pains, the madness of top level domains, the NBA’s tanking problem, and initial impressions of WatchKit.
2014-11-201h 12Technically CorrectEpisode 17: Mobile BossContinuing the trend of starting the show off with some sports talk, Ryan and Carlos discuss life in the post-baseball world and the Lakers’ dismal start to the season. They do also talk about some technology news (that is what the show is about, after all) with conversations about Ryan’s broken Kindle Voyage, Nintendo creating games for mobile devices, the Xbox One price cut, Office going free on iOS, the future of Microsoft, the feasibility of a convertible laptop, Carlos’s continuing struggles with Apple Pay, the new Google Maps iOS app, deregistering iMessage, and the fallout of Taylor...
2014-11-1359 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 16: SecuritizedIt’s an even year, so you know what that means - your San Francisco Giants are World Series Champions. Ryan and Carlos reflect on the Giants’ postseason run, and then bid farewell to the MLB season by discussing the start of the NBA season, Carlos’s first week with the iPhone 6, Apple Pay (yes, again), Nike Fuelband support (or lack thereof), CurrentC, Taylor Swift pulling her music off of Spotify, and the latest in negative Uber news.
2014-11-061h 13Technically CorrectEpisode 15: E-mail Didn’t Always Talk (Part 2)In the finale of their second two part epic episode, Ryan and Carlos discuss of whether or not the iPhone 6’s bigger screen is an improvement, Ryan’s first impressions of the Kindle Voyage, Google Inbox, Fantastical’s iOS 8 update, Newsify, Instacast 5, the Giants’ World Series matchup against the Royals, and Bose’s relationship with Apple and the NFL. Carlos also finally admits Ryan is right about something.
2014-10-3051 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 14: E-mail Didn't Always Talk (Part 1)In part one of another epic two part episode, Ryan and Carlos discuss their iPhone “Do Not Disturb” schedules (that’s what you tune in for, right?), the iPad product lineup, the new retina iMac, and their first impressions of OS X Yosemite, Continuity, Handoff, and Apple Pay.
2014-10-231h 00Technically CorrectEpisode 10: Emoji ConnoisseurAfter spending a couple of weeks in the safe haven of Apple news, Ryan and Carlos branch out a bit in this week’s episode. They discuss ESPN’s suspension of Bill Simmons, the NFL’s future as America’s most popular sport, the Blackberry Passport, problems with The Verge’s product reviews, Beats’ rumored integration into iTunes, Rdio vs. Spotify, the Pebble’s new firmware, and UPS’s new 3D printing service. Despite their best efforts, they also do get back into some Apple news with Ryan’s first week with the iPhone 6, third party keyboards in iOS 8, and Tim Cook’s int...
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