Mac Observer Podcasts

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1. Jan. 19th, 2021
   TV+ Tuesday, Rumor Chat – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-19

   Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest TV+ news and (subscription) updates, and some new hardware rumors.

2. Jan. 19th, 2021
   My Home is my Studio — Media+

   BBC Tech Reporter Zoe Kleinman joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the reality of reporting from home. Have reporters become influencers? They also look at Zoe's reporting on how WhatsApp can be an (unreliable) news channel.

3. Jan. 18th, 2021
   Media Monday with Our Senior Oprah Correspondent – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-18

   Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Google possibly competing against Fitness+ with Fitbit, and the latest in Oprah-based news.

4. Jan. 18th, 2021
   Remote Reflections from CES — Mac Geek Gab 853

   Your two favorite geeks "went" to CES last week, and have some stories to share. Cool Stuff Found abounds, as well as some thoughts on this year's trends. Of course, they didn't leave home, so they still had time to answer your questions, find some Quick Tips, and make a show out of it all. Press play and listen as John and Dave help us all to learn at least five new things!

5. Jan. 15th, 2021
   Security Friday: Encryption Updates, Reviewing Permissions – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-15

   Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news and how January is a good time to review all those Sign In With... buttons.

6. Jan. 14th, 2021
   CES 2021: New Masks, Smart Home Gear – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-14

   John F Braun joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss CES coverage, including some new variations on masks and announced smart home gear.

7. Jan. 13th, 2021
   Apple’s Latest Initiative – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-13

   Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple's latest announcement and Apple's evolving stance as a corporate citizen.

8. Jan. 12th, 2021
   Bryan is More Than Just Decorative – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-12

   Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some CES announcements and the latest iteration of Apple Car news.

9. Jan. 12th, 2021
   Big ‘Dickinson’ Energy – Media+

   Daily Observation's host Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte to celebrate the return of 'Dickinson' to Apple TV+. They also discuss digital premieres and events.

10. Jan. 11th, 2021
    Samsung Robots, Kelly vs Ringing iPhones – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-11

    Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss some announcements from CES, and Kelly's quest to answer calls hands free.

11. Jan. 11th, 2021
    All The Gear, But No Idea(r) — Mac Geek Gab 852

    Your questions drive the bus this week, as John and Dave provide answers about AirDrop, Spotlight, Screen Protectors, 10G Ethernet, Time Machine, and more. That's not all, though, your two favorite geeks have Cool Stuff Found and Quick Tips to share, too. Join in the fun: press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!

12. Jan. 8th, 2021
    Security Friday, Secret Messages – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-08

    Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including what's up with WhatsApp (sorry) and some things to know about encryption.

13. Jan. 7th, 2021
    Apple TV Bugs and a ProRAW Primer, with Jeff Gamet – ACM 541

    Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about what happens when everything doesn't just work on Apple TV, including whether or not it's an Apple problem when there's friction from a third party app. Jeff also gives us a great primer on Apple's ProRAW file format for photography on iPhone 12 models.

14. Jan. 7th, 2021
    CES Preview, Wi-Fi 6 Explainer – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-07

    Dave Hamilton joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss what to expect from CES, including the evolution of networking including Wi-Fi 6 and why you should care.

15. Jan. 6th, 2021
    New Year, New Sales Records – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-06

    Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple's latest press release about the (non?) hangover spending on  Services.

16. Jan. 5th, 2021
    Calls and Messages and Macs and More – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-05

    Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how to add (or remove) your other Apple devices from the mix of messages/calls.

17. Jan. 5th, 2021
    ‘Apple TV+ and Drift Gently to Sleep,’ With Ben Smith

    New York Times media columnist Ben Smith joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple's place in the streaming market, Tim Cook's influence on content, and what 2021 might have in store.

18. Jan. 4th, 2021
    Media Monday, Maths, and More! – TMO Daily Observations 2021-01-04

    Charlotte Henry and John F Braun join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple's Bundle arithmetic and a few streaming goodies discovered over the break.

19. Jan. 4th, 2021
    Long Term Storage, Photos, & Cool Stuff Found — Mac Geek Gab 851

    This week, John and Dave come together to answer your questions about long-term storage, Photos Libraries, Migrating to a new Mac and much, much more. Listen as your two favorite geeks drop the knowledge — and your Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found — so that everyone can listen and learn at least five new things together! Join us and start the new year right!

20. Dec. 31st, 2020
    Hey Ho, Let’s Go (To a New Year) – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-31

    Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.