Join John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton for the geeks’ dissection of Apple’s iPhone 12 and HomePod mini announcements. Digging into some of the deeper elements, your two favorite geeks cover some of the 5G nuances, OLED on all screens 12, LIDAR, speaker pairing, and more. Press play and enjoy, then send your feedback into [email protected].
"Hi, Speed" Aftermath – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-13
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss today’s “Hi, Speed” Apple event, and Team Nightmare’s purchasing decisions.
Astronomy Professor Dr. Mario Juric - BGM Interview
Dr. Mario Juric is professor of astronomy at the Department of Astronomy of the University of Washington. He holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University. His research is at the intersection of astrophysics and computer science and engineering: developing systems and algorithms for use with large data sets to answer questions about the Universe.
We chatted about how Mario was inspired to become an astronomer, and one notable name came up: James T. Kirk. That’s all it took. Oh, and also Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. Most of the show, however, centered around two things: mapping our Milky Way galaxy and and his work on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory project, previously the LSST. Starting in 2021, this telescope will capture panoramic images of the entire visible sky twice each week for 10 years, building up our deepest, widest, image of the universe. The result: hundreds of petabytes of imaging data for close to 40 billion objects. One mission: planetary defense!
Event Speculation, Apple TV Future – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-12
Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss tomorrow’s “Hi, Speed” event and the future of the Apple TV hardware.
Wi-Fi, NAS, and More — Mac Geek Gab 837
How do we know it’s time? Because The Answer plays and we know you’ve asked us the question! That’s right, Dave and John have answers to your questions about Wi-Fi, NAS, iOS 14, and much more! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!
Security Friday! News Roundup and Location Data – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-09
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest news for Security Friday, and talk about location data on iOS and why it matters.
Apple TV+ and Spatial Audio – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-08
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some new TV+ content, and how spatial audio ties into TV+ shows.
James Bond's Future, 4K vs History – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-07
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the future of the latest Bond film, and a debate about upscaled history.
Speaker Speculation and 5G School – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-06
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple speakers and 5G, and how it all ties into the coming Apple Event.
Best Selling Science Writer Steve Silberman - BGM Interview
Steve Silberman is an award-winning science writer, award-winning book author, public speaker, TED talk speaker, sometime record album producer, and a life-long Mac user. His writing on science, culture, and literature has been collected in a number of major anthologies including The Best American Science Writing of the Year and The Best Business Stories of the Year.
Early in his life, Steve fell in love with science fiction, especially the works of Ray Bradbury. Later, he studied under poet Allen Ginsberg and learned about both effective research and the power of language. We chatted about his early writing at Wired and The Well, and that led him to discover the deeper story of autism. The result was a major, influential article at Wired, then his important, award-winning book NeuroTribes .
Hands-on with Watch SE, TV App Expansion – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-05
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Charlotte’s new Watch SE, and the TV app coming to gaming consoles.
Battery Life, Network Tweaks, and Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 836
Has iOS 14.0.1 hurt your battery life? We might have a fix for you. Networking is always top-of-mind, and your two favorite geeks share some answers to your related questions. Then it’s Cool Stuff Found, where John and Dave share all the cool things you and they have discovered in the past week. Press play and enjoy learning five new things, folks!
Security Friday, Widgets, and You – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-02
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for Security Friday news and updates, and a discussion about iOS 14’s widgets and what they can/can’t do.
GaN Chargers and Why You Care – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-01
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Gallium Nitride chargers and what makes them interesting as a new way to power devices.
Apple v. Epic Update, Leadership Incentives – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-30
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple v Epic suit, and the latest compensation for Apple execs.
State of TV+ Content – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-29
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the current state of Apple TV+ content and ways to watch all the new things.
Astrogator and CEO Mike Loucks - BGM Interview
Mike Loucks is the CEO of Space Exploration Engineering (SEE), which he co-founded in 1995. He received a BA in Physics/Astronomy from Whitman College, WA in 1985 and an MS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado in 1991. He co-founded SEE corp. in 1995 after working as an operations and trajectory planning expert for Orbital Sciences Corporation.
The NASA Apollo missions and science fiction by Robert Heinlein got Mike interested and space and astronomy. Early on, he pondered becoming an astronomer but later decided that aerospace engineering was his true passion. We chatted about the founding of SEE and his work there. Mike then told me about the kinds of computer and software tools he uses for orbital and celestial mechanics and the role Macs have played in his life. Mike finished with some great advice for students who want to pursue a career in aerospace engineering.
MacBook Air's Numbered Days – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-28
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the MacBook Air and where it fits in the new world of Apple Silicon.
That CPU is Hot! — Mac Geek Gab 835
Of course your Quick Tips for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 keep rolling in, and of course your two favorite geeks take pleasure in sharing them for you. But there’s more… there’s always more! This week, John and Dave dig into what’s making your CPU hot, what’s causing your CarPlay woes, and much, much more! Press play to enjoy learning at least five new things.
Security Friday, Keychain Tips, Settings Shortcuts – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-25
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, tips for secure payment options, and some new shortcuts.
App Store Objections and Coalitions – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-24
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Coalition for App Store Fairness and new avenues for App Store disputes.
Apple TV+ and Smart TVs – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-23
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Smart TVs and Apple TV+ and if you really need an Apple TV box anymore.
Series 6 Watch Teardown, Love for Ted Lasso – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-22
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a Series 6 Watch teardown, plus Bryan and Kelly’s love of Ted Lasso.
The Mac Observer Co-founder Dave Hamilton - BGM Interview
Dave Hamilton is the co-founder of The Mac Observer, publisher, and co-host of the legendary Mac Geek Gab (MGG) podcast, having done over 800 shows with our John Braun. He’s an Apple—and router—guru.
Dave and I opened the show with an extensive discussion of Apple succession planning. Who would replace CEO Tim Cook on an emergency basis? Who might succeed him when he retires? Who on the executive team is qualified? In segment II, Dave explained Wi-Fi 6 and its presence (and lack thereof) on various Apple products. That got us into new routers that support Wi-Fi 6. Finally, we looked at the ever-changing UI of Apple OSes, discoverability of features and the continuing need to remain practiced with each OS. As with his MGG, Dave is both informative and entertaining.