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1. Jul. 16th, 2018
   Deep Dives: Photos, NAS, & Backups – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 718

   Sometimes it's time for a deep dive. Today it's time for three! Listen as your two favorite geeks dive into Photos, NAS (Synology... and more!), and Backups.

2. Jul. 13th, 2018
   The Mac mini Refresh Dream, Looking Towards ARM-based Macs – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-13

   Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to debate what Apple could do with a Mac mini refresh versus what they're likely to do, plus Jeff warms up to the idea of an ARM-based Mac.

3. Jul. 12th, 2018
   New MacBook Pro Love (Mostly) and FCC Reaches for New Low – ACM 470

   Apple announced new MacBook Pros, and Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about what they like (processors and RAM) and what they don't like (pricing on storage). They also dig into FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's efforts to reach for a new low.

4. Jul. 12th, 2018
   New Touch Bar MacBook Pro – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-12

   John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their first reactions to Apple's just announced Touch Bar MacBook Pro refresh.

5. Jul. 11th, 2018
   Apple’s Relationship with AgileBits, iPad as a Mac Replacement – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-11

   Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at the impact Apple's mass 1Password license purchase will have on AgileBits, plus they debate if the iPad can be a Mac replacement for most people.

6. Jul. 10th, 2018
   Redesigning the World Wide Web, Hacking USB Restricted Mode – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-10

   Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about Tim Berners-Lee's push to make a new world wide web, plus look at a report saying there's an easy workaround to iOS 11.4.1's USB Restricted Mode.

7. Jul. 9th, 2018
   TMO Background Mode Interview with University Psychologist and Podcaster Dr. Robert Carter

   Dr. Robert Carter is a Ph.D. Psychologist at Texas A&M, a long-time Apple enthusiast, and the co-host of the Tech Doctor podcast. He's very well versed in assistive technologies, having been blind since birth. Robert tells an amazing story about he's coped with his disability through the years. It started with using a portable typewriter in grade school, discovering the Apple II at age 18 and a speech synthesizer plug-in card, and ultimately using Apple's extraordinary VoiceOver technology on the Mac—and now iPhone. We chatted about the techniques he uses to read and write, including the use of the Hims BrailleSense Polaris display. We finished with a discussion of his Tech Doctor podcast, and its focus on assistive technologies, and how the evolution of AI and robot technologies look to really help those with disabilities.

8. Jul. 9th, 2018
   Timehop’s Data Breach, Facial Recognition in Government Surveillance – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-09

   John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at the Timehop data breach, plus they share their thoughts on the state of government surveillance with facial recognition.

9. Jul. 9th, 2018
   AirPods, Phishing, Smart Home, and Resets – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 717

   Tips and questions answered about iCloud Family Storage, Permissions, Converting video types, AirPods, FileMaker, and much more. Download, press play, and enjoy!

10. Jul. 6th, 2018
    No Intel 5G Modems for iPhone, Hobbled Twitter Clients – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-06

    Kelly Guimont joins Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple not using Intel for iPhone 5G modem chips and the negative impact Twitter's API changes are having on third-party app developers.

11. Jul. 5th, 2018
    Apple Registers New Macs, Yelp’s Victory, and the Future of Cars – ACM 469

    It seems Apple has registered 5 new Macs and iPads with a European regulatory agency. Better yet, the operating systems tagged to go with these not-yet-announced devices suggests they could come soon. Bryan Chaffin adn Jeff Gamet also discuss why you should be happy Yelp won a major court fight, regardless of whether you like Yelp. For their third segment, they take on viewer questions about this so-called car revolution.

12. Jul. 5th, 2018
    Deciphering Netflix’s Ultra Subscription Tier – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-05

    Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on what could be behind Netflix's test program for a new high end subscription tier.

13. Jul. 3rd, 2018
    iOS 12 AutoFill Security Concerns, Samsung Phone Shared Photos Bug – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-03

    John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at the potential security threats in iOS 12's Security Code AutoFill, plus they have some thoughts on Samsung smartphones randomly sending out photos.

14. Jul. 2nd, 2018
    TMO Background Mode Encore Interview with Freelance Tech Jounalist Kirk McElhearn

    Kirk McElhearn is an expert technical journalist for all things Apple. He was a Senior Contributor at Macworld for 15 years, is known as "The iTunes Guy," and writes about Macs, security, iTunes, books and music. Kirk has also written several "Take Control Books," including tutorials on iTunes, Audio Hijack and Scrivener. In this encore appearance, Kirk and I chatted about the evolution of photography at Apple, the emergence of the iPhone as a pocket supercomputer-camera, AI technologies and facial recognition used in iPhone photography, lens and CCD technologies, Aperture vs. iPhoto/Photos, managing digital assets, and how sophisticated software has allowed the average user to take great photos. And more. We finished with a discusion of Kirk's new podcast (with Jeff Carlson) called PhotoActive which is all about photography and the Apple ecosystem.

15. Jul. 2nd, 2018
    Apple’s Autonomous Car Plans, 4G and LTE Explained – TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-02

    Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to debate Apple's autonomous car plans, plus John explains 4G, 5G, and LTE.

16. Jul. 2nd, 2018
    Supercapacitors, VPNs, PRAM, and iCloud – Mac Geek Gab 716

    Sometimes it doesn't sound geeky but it is, other times it sounds geeky but it isn't. With supercapacitors, VPNs, and PRAM on the list which path do you think your two favorite geeks are going to take you down today? You'll just have to listen and learn!

17. Jun. 29th, 2018
    Apple Maps Revamp – TMO Daily Observations 2018-06-29

    John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on the major revamp coming to Apple Maps in iOS 12.

18. Jun. 28th, 2018
    Facebook’s Spy Patent, Apple Music Shows, Samsung Patent Fight Ends – ACM 468

    Facebook has a scary new patent application that Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet say "is so Zuck." They also talk about how Apple might position and price its streaming original content, and there are a lot of possibilities. Plus, Apple's long-running patent fight with Samsung is over. What does that really mean?

19. Jun. 28th, 2018
    Apple’s Media Bundle Plans, Drinking with Captain Kirk – TMO Daily Observations 2018-06-28

    Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss the possibility of an Apple Music and television show streaming bundle, plus they talk about Captain Kirk's whiskey.

20. Jun. 27th, 2018
    Abusive Relationships and Smart Home Devices – TMO Daily Observations 2018-06-27

    Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at the issues smart home technology poses in domestic abuse situations.