Mac Observer Podcasts

Podcast Archives

1. Jun. 23rd, 2017
   The Big Swift Playgrounds Show – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-23

   John Martellaro and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet take a look at the state of Swift Playgrounds, how it fits into the whole coding environment, and if it qualifies as real programming.

2. Jun. 22nd, 2017
   Apple Music and the Record Labels, Macs in Education – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-22

   Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet Apple working to renegotiate how much money it pays to record labels for Apple Music, plus they dive into the state of Macs in education.

3. Jun. 21st, 2017
   Scott Forstall’s Computer History Museum Fireside Chat – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-21

   Dave Hamilton and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to discuss Scott Forstall's fireside chat at the Computer History Museum last night and how it would be nice to see someone with his charisma on stage at Apple events.

4. Jun. 20th, 2017
   iOS 11 and AR, iBooks in Apple Stores, Listener Email – ACM 416

   Where's Apple going with ARKit in iOS 11? Bryan and Jeff weigh the pros and cons of mobile-device AR versus goggle/glasses AR. They also talk about Bryan's cockamamie idea for iBooks inside Apple Stores, and go deep on some listener email on HomePod and Apple Car.

5. Jun. 20th, 2017
   Apple’s War on Product Leaks, Teaming Up with Health Gorilla – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-20

   Jeff Butts and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple's ongoing fight to stop product leaks, plus they take a look at Apple's partnership with Health Gorilla for unified medical record management and tracking.

6. Jun. 19th, 2017
   TMO Background Mode Interview with Other World Computing Founder Larry O’Connor

   Larry O'Connor is the founder and CEO of Other World Computing. Also known as MacSales, it's one of the most respected suppliers of Apple product upgrades and accessories. OWC started when Larry was in high school. Frustrated with the high prices of Apple II memory expansion, he found his own source and started selling on-line. His small company just kept growing. As growth continued, Larry resisted controlling partners or buyouts and stayed true to his vision: create a profitable, fun place to work for his employees, and take great care of his customers. I asked Larry about the challenges of managing a modern company with hundreds of employees. We also chatted about his concern that Apple has steered away from easily upgradable Macs. If you've thought about starting your own company, this episode is a must.

7. Jun. 19th, 2017
   EU Encryption Proposal, Colorado Bill Blocking Smartphone Sales to Kids – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-19

   The European Union seems to be taking a very different stance on digital encryption than the United States, so Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to shear their thoughts, plus they look at a proposed Colorado law blocking kids from buying smartphones.

8. Jun. 18th, 2017
   Curios Aren’t Just for Breakfast Anymore – Mac Geek Gab 662

   Alternative AirPlay Receivers, iMac Upgrades, Troubleshooting in Console, and AirPods controls are just the first four things your two favorite geeks discuss today. Then it’s on to solving the issue of stale Contacts on your iPhone, MailDrop woes, and the Preppers approach to backups. All this and more in this week’s Mac Geek Gab podcast. You’re guaranteed to learn at least four new things.

9. Jun. 16th, 2017
   Apple Music’s New TV Show Bosses, iPad in Education – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-16

   John Martellaro and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet today to talk about Apple Music's new executives in charge of original TV content, plus they look at how the iPad is holding up in the education market.

10. Jun. 15th, 2017
    Tim Cook’s Take on a Siri Smart Home Controller – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-15

    Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to offer up their thoughts on Apple CEO Tim Cook saying we don't need a Siri smart home controller because we already have the iPhone and Apple Watch.

11. Jun. 14th, 2017
    Silicon Valley Company Towns and Going Deep on Tim Cook’s Plans for Apple Car – ACM 414

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have made a major donation to a group helping teachers buy homes near Facebook's headquarters. Bryan and Jeff think Silicon Valley may need to think even bigger and build some company towns. They also dive deep into Tim Cook's Apple Car plans, including his three vectors of autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and ride sharing services.

12. Jun. 14th, 2017
    Who Needs the New iPad Pro – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-14

    Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss who the 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are best suited for, plus they look at where the iMac Pro fits in Apple's product matrix.

13. Jun. 13th, 2017
    Tim Cook Confirms Project Titan, eero’s New WiFi Mesh Network Gear – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-13

    Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple CEO Tim Cook confirming the Project Titan car program is a real thing, plus the look at eero and WiFi mesh network performance.

14. Jun. 12th, 2017
    TMO Background Mode Interview with iOS & Android Indie Developer Graham Dawson

    Graham Dawson is an iOS and Android indie developer who specializes in meteorological and astronomical reference apps. He's the founder and director of Ajnaware Pty, Ltd in Australia and publishes apps under the name ozPDA. Graham holds a B.Sc. in physics and meteorology, and a Ph.D. in oceanography. Graham told me about his early interest in weather thanks to extreme conditions, especially snow. That's because, in his youth, he was skiing in Switzerland. Soon he had a weather observation station in his backyard, and he could think of nothing else as he entered his undergraduate years. Today, he publishes a wide range of apps related to the sun, moon, wind, weather and time. Some feature augmented reality. Thanks to his academic background, these apps have rock solid computational credentials. Graham told me how it all came to be.

15. Jun. 12th, 2017
    No Gigabit Download iPhones, Camera Phone 20th Anniversary – TMO Daily Observations 2017-06-12

    Apple isn't supporting gigabit cellular download speeds with this year's iPhone refresh, so Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to explain why that's not a big deal. They also look at the 20th anniversary of the first camera phone photo.

16. Jun. 11th, 2017
    The Boys of Summer are Back in Town – Mac Geek Gab 661

    Quick Tips to start (no hints!), and then it’s time for some new Mac advice, which is a fitting question to get on the heels of Apple’s WWDC 2017 announcements. Then it’s time to discuss backups, and how much you should worry (hint: a LOT… that’s the point of backing up!). Add in some Wi-Fi chaos and that’s the foundation of a good Mac Geek Gab episode.