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Ho Ho Ho, it's Christmas CultCast time!  This episode: a new deal in China hands Apple 770 million potential new customers; we cover some of the wackiest rumors of 2013; the Mac Pro delivers surprising results in performance tests; some of the best apps just went on sale; and we recall some of the best and worst gifts we've given or received!

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Direct download: CultCast_106_-_Christmas_Quickie.mp3
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This time: Apple has a new Christmas commericial, and some are hailing it as their best ad yet.  Mac Pro, Apple's most powerful computer ever, just went on sale, but can you stomach the price?  Beyonce's iTunes-only album release breaks all the records, proves we are indeed not ready for her jelly.  An alarming new study shows pervs can use your Mac camera to peep your naked bod.  Plus we choose on our favorite Christmas movies!

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Direct download: CultCast_105_-_Probed_By_Prancer.mp3
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This week on the CultCast—its layout, its machinery, and the creative people and processes that build the amazing products we love—we go behind the veil of Apple’s insanely secretive design studio.

Plus, how to get great paid apps for free (it’s legal, promise!), and could an Apple/Microsoft merger be in our future?  One analyst thinks so…

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Direct download: CultCast_104_-_Behind_the_Veil.mp3
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Pro television editor and motion graphics artist Mike Gaines joins to tell us the Pros and Cons of Apple's new cylindrical beauty, the Mac Pro.  Plus, Darth Vader has an iPhone 4; your face might soon be your password; Apple patents wireless charging for your Mac and iDevices; and we pitch our favorite new apps on an all-new Faves 'N Raves app edition!

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It’s our T-Day edition CultCast!  This time: Jony Ive’s golden touch makes millions for charity; Apple teases underwhelming Black Friday deals; how Apple’s blacklist keeps bad press at bay; the new money in old macs; and we pitch our favorite Thanksgiving Day foods on our holiday edition Faves ’N Raves!

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Direct download: CultCast_102_-_Gobble_Gobble_Yaaaaaall.mp3
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Apple and a 12.9-inch iPad; the first iOS 7 game controller is long overdue; Retina iPad Minis are *almost* perfect; strategies to backup all those iPhone photos you take; and Adam Christianson from the Maccast podcast joins us on this time on The CultCast!

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We made it guys!  Join us as we celebrate our 100th episode on this week’s CultCast.  We'll remember some of our favorite moments from CultCast's past, tell you how you can win a free signed copy of Leander Kahney’s new Jony Ive book,  plus, we also talk the new iPad mini Retina; killer Black Friday iPad deals; why dropping your unlimited data plan might be better for you; new iPhone 6’s with way bigger screens; and lots more!

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Jony Ive, the private man who some say built Apple—with his new book hitting stores Nov. 14th, Leander Kahney reveals more inside information about the design icon, and how he and his teams create the world-renowned products we all use every day.  Plus, J.D. Power says, for the first time ever, Samsung tabs are better than iPads… we’ll debunk.

PSA: Don’t miss our live video episode for CultCast #100.  Head to live.thecultcast.com Wednesday the 13th at 3pm Pacific time to watch our 100th episode live!

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Get your silver bullets and holy water dear friends, because our new CountCast is not for the fainthearted!

This time… some new Dell laptops omit a mysteriously pungent smell; iPad Air gets benchmarked, is murderously speedy; our fave photo app brings darkness… out of the shadows; Apple says some 5S batteries will die… faster than they should; Tim Cook says upcoming Apple products will blow… your mind;  and we chant... aloud our favorite apps so you can vote on which is best… it’s an all new Faves N Graves!

Direct download: CultCast_98_-_Velcome_To_Zee_CountCast.mp3
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The big Apple event might be over, but there are still plenty of great Apple stories to chat over! On this CultCast: the iPhone stops giving motion sickness to the pukers; some of your favorite Apple apps just got big redesigns; the new Macbook Pro runs a tad slower than we'd hoped; and more!

Just us for second CultCast this week, and don't miss episode 96 for our MEGAsode coverage on all that was announced at Apple's big Oct. 22nd event.

Direct download: CultCast_97_-_This_Ones_For_The_Pukers.mp3
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iPad Air. Retina iPad Mini.  New Macbook Pros. The new Mac Pro.  Mavericks goes free.  So does the new iLife and iWork.  There's a TON to talk about on this Special Edition CultCast! Join us, and Special MacCast host Adam Christianson, as we discuss our first impressions on all that Apple announced at the jam-packed event.

Direct download: CultCast_96_-_iPad_Event_Special_Edition.mp3
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Confirmed!  Apple's October 22nd, 2013 iPad event is locked and loaded.  We'll run through what to expect. Then, Steve Jobs and his nights of profound amore; Apple hires a fashion star to man retail stores; and we review a new app that makes it insanely simple to send money to anyone you know.

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October 22nd, 2013.  Go ahead and insert that date into your iOS 7s, dear friends, because even though they haven't confirmed it, that's the day Apple will be unveiling two new iPads unto the world.  But will we see new MacBooks, Mac Pros, and the other tasty tech we've been wishing for?  We reveal our hopes, dream, and expectation on this week's glorious new episode.

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This time on the 'Cast: drug dealers want your Bitcoins; Samsung shenanigans earn them a new nickname; and, iMessages stop working in iOS 7?  Don't worry, we'll fix that for you…

But then, it's been two years now since Steve Jobs passed, and on this episode of the CultCast, we remember the man, ponder how Apple has fared without him, and stick around till the end! We're rebroadcasting once of Steve's most special appearances.

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iPhone sales make Tim Cool squee; iPads leak in Space Grey; CultCast hits four million ears; we dish a bunch more iOS 7 tips; plus we pitch our fave tech and apps in an all-new faves and raves so you can vote on which is best—all that and more on this episode of The CultCast!

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This week: iOS 7!  It's out, we offer our thoughts on the controversial OS plus our favorite tips.  Then, the NDAs are up and the reviews are in, we'll tell you what critics think of the 5S and why we all agree—the 5C feels great in the pants.

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Hot off the Apple event—it's our iPhone 5S and 5C reactions on our all-new CultCast.  We'll take a look at what's new in iOS 7 and each new iPhone, and we'll walk step-by-step through all the powerful new tech Apple unveiled throughout their 60-minute keynote.  No stone goes unturned… hit play already!

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The time 'round on the Cult of Casts: Apple finally confirms what we all knew, new iPhones are coming… we'll give our September 10th predictions.  Then, Erfon offers a bold prediction a big 5S spec bump; Apple's about to do something no tech company ever done; Microsoft buys Knockia; and Wil.i.am is the only one excited about the new Samsung Smartwatch.

And stick around for our new segment CultCast Second Hour!  This time for a discussion with Mike Gaines, professional video editor, motion graphics artist, and former editor for the ultra-popular video podcast, The Totally Rad Show.  We'll talk the pros and cons Final Cut X; what software the pros use; the best cameras for indie projects; and all the Mac gear you need to have a solid video product rig; plus so much more. 

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This time on another fabulous episode of The CultCast: we imagine Ballmer-less Microsoft; the 5S chip could be smokin' fast and feature a mysterious camera upgrade; the best ways to sell your old iPhone; why you should definitely wait to buy another Mac or iPad; plus special guest and Wired Editor Joe Brown uses future toilets.

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Rumor has that Apple might soon get a golden member… of the iPhone family.  But on this week's CultCast, we'll ask the important question: would anyone want a gold iPhone?!  We'll ponder the color choice and rumors of a big bump in 5S storage space.

Plus, Kyle Wiens from iFixit.com joins us to discuss why Apple is purposely building devices only a Genius can fix.  Surely it's not just an Apple money grab… right?

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This week on CultCast: Jobs!  We've seen it, and now the question is—should you?  We'll discuss the much-hyped movie (100% spoiler free), Kutcher's performance and love for the man, plus examine if the real Jobs fits the fictional.

Then, an all new Yay & Nay: September 10th edition.  We'll yes and no our way through the rumors and what we expect at the all but confirmed Apple iPhone event.

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Never heard of the British Oreo? You will on this week's CultCast! Of course we'll also cover the week's best Apple stories, including what's new in iOS 7 beta 5; our own Leander Kahney's new book about Jony Ive; the strange new buzz around the upcoming Jobs movie; plus we pitch our favorite tech and apps in a little segment we call Faves 'N Raves.

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Hold onto your butts, because on this ep., we're joined by Adam Christianson from the super popular MacCast podcast to discuss: why the low-cost iPhone 5C is a unicorn you might soon see… we'll cover the recent rumors; also, Apple just seeded iOS 7 beta  to devs, we'll cover what's new; plus, the hidden strings in iOS 7 beta 4 that are confirming a home button fingerprint sensor is coming to future iPhones;  plus plus so much more!

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Direct download: CultCast_84_-_Apple_Giveth_And_Apple_Taketh.mp3
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This week on the 'ol Cast: why Google's new Chromecast is great for *Apple* fans; why the 5S could be the biggest S-upgrade ever; why Apple's earnings make a low-cost iPhone look likely; how to best connect your iDevice to your car stereo; the Dev Center gets hacked; and then, Tim Cook sings Barbie Girl!

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Direct download: CultCast_83_-_Youre_Such_a_Phaaandroid.mp3
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This week on CultCast: Logic Pro gets X rated and a bunch of great features; Google Maps finally comes to iPad; Apple on the hunt for iWatch engineers; more iPad Mini retina rumors; Apple slangin' TV deals with studios to kill commercials; we dish great computing tidbits on Tips Ahoooy!; and we wrap with Under Review, another new segment where we talk about the apps and hardware we're currently testing.

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This time on CultCast: tons of apps go free for Apple's 5th Appaversary; an updated retina Macbook Pro is close at hand; iPad Mini COULD go retina; our favorite new iOS 7 beta 3 features; researchers know where you'll take your iPhone next; Alex E Heath gets caught slippin; mini Kahney gets a birthday surprise; and guests hosts GWAR stop by!

That last part's a lie. 

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This time on CultCast: the Guv is back; Apple trademarks iWatch; back to school sale is back; Mac upgrades that are worth the money;  PRISM takes Alex; happy 4th; and so maaach more!

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This time on The CultCast: Why iPhone 5S may have two flashes; the iOS game controller could change everything; new Thunderbolt displays on the way;  guy who sold the iPhone 4 prototype recounts the tale on reddit;  iOS 7 gets shinier in beta 2; and Tim Cook gets a back massage with Erfon after brunch.

All that an more on our newest CultCast!

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This time on The CultCast: Siri gets Bing'd;  Apple TV gets better; Apple's new routers gain our affection; Anchorman 2 gets classier; we answer your Facebook questions; an all new Faves N Raves; and… WHEW!  Just press play already.

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You know we couldn't possibly cover all of WWDC in just one special episode, so we're back with even more, this time joined by Wired writer Christina Bonnington who attended the keynote, to discuss our favorite features of iOS 7 and why it's still "a work in progress"; iOS game controllers; and the unusual tale of how those new iOS icons were actually created.

All that and OS X Blowfish!

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This time 'round on CultCast: iOS 7 debuts to a standing ovation, but some aren't in love;  OS X 10.9 Mavericks will have you rewatching Top Gun, we'll highlight the new features; new MacBook Airs get insanely long battery life and more power; and Apple resurrects the rumored Mac Pro to uproarious applause—it's our complete WWDC coverage on this very special episode of the CultCast.  Join us as we review all the great stuff Apple announced on this glorious day.

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Apple's Worldwide Developers conference is RIGHT around the corner, dear brethren, and on this episode, we'll ponder the rumors surrounding the big event, like whispers of new MacBooks with dramatically extended battery life and even more power; Airs with retina displays, and why that's now very possible; updates to the long-neglected Mac Pro; Intel's powerful yet power-sipping Haswell chips;  and soooo much more!

Join us and former Gizmodo-chief-come New York Wired Editor Joe Brown for an extra long CultCast all about our WWDC expectations, hopes, and dream.

Namaste.

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When can we expect Apple's next big thing?  Is an Apple Television coming this year?  Is wearable tech a place Apple is heading?  Will a larger-screen iPhone ever make it out of Cupertino? 

This week on CultCast: Tim Cook gets grilled at D11, the big Tech Conference that once had both Bill Gates and Steve Jobs on the same stage together—and we'll examine what he said and what he didn't.  Plus an all-new Faves 'N Raves, the segment where we pitch we pitch our favorite tech and apps then vote on which one's best!

All that and more on this week's CultCast!

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This week on CultCast: Apple Chief Tim Cook brings his Southern charm to Washington, hints at an iHologram; we make sense of the Apple tax debaucle; and Xbox One vs. Apple TV, should Apple be worried?

All that and more on this week's CultCast!

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Google Maps get better, smarter, and faster; Hangouts is a new app with innovative chat features; Google Music is too late to party; Erfon eats H'orderves on a space jet with Tim Cook and Richard Branson; and Leander dons his powdered judge wig to rule over an all new Faves 'N Raves.

All that and more on this week's CultCast!

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This week in the Creative CultCast Cloud: Adobe goes rental; Nintendo comes to iPhone; 5S begins production; Steve Jobs dolls find new homes; Alex gets probed; Leander loves dinner; and Buster gets hit on by a goat.  Baaaah!

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Slip on your Nikes and grab your Kool-Aid, it's time for another Cast of the Cult!  This time around, iOS 7 takes over your car; 5S gets better at selfies; Jony Ive is under pressure; Tim Cook really doubles down on secrecy, ya'll; and we pitch our favorite tech and apps on an all new Fave's 'N Raves.

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:05pm PDT

This time around on CultCast: why we need $150,000 for coffee with Tim Cook; Tim talks iPhone with a 5-inch screen; and with iPad taking over, could Apple eventually stop selling Macs?

Plus, we're finally getting a new Xbox console; the next iOS and OS X at WWDC, and the current Apple hardware drought needs to end!

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:39pm PDT

iPhone 5S' new camera; why megapixels don't matter; Facebook Home coming to iOS?; reviews prove why teens really love Snapchat;  and we review the iSteve mocumentary—all that and more on this episode of The CultCast!

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:31pm PDT

Did Facebook Home just totally screw Apple?  Then, inside Leander Kahney's new Jony Ive book; Ron Johnson father of the Apple Store takes a boot to the rear;  and we wrap with and all new Faves N Raves, the segment where we pitch our favorite tech and apps then vote on which one's best!

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:50pm PDT

Jony Ive's huge sweeping iOS 7 changes; Apple Television and the Ring of Power; our favorite April Fools pranks; and careful, your iPad might be giving you Gorilla Arm!  All that and more on this lovely new episode of The CultCast.

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Direct download: CultCast_66_-_Jony_Ived_The_OS.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:42pm PDT

Are you still still using Finder to  lauch applications on your Mac??  Wroooong!  Find out how the all new Alfred 2 will make your Mac a new machine!

Plus, Google Reader, the tech only a nerd could love, and we wrap with our favorite gear and tech on an all-new Faves N Raves and Faves N Raves, and, FAAAAAVVEEES.

Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible!

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Direct download: CultCast_65_-__If_Ur_Using_Finder_Ur_Doing_It_Wrong.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:20pm PDT

IS THIS THE END FOR IPHONE?  HAS SAMSUNG'S NEW GALAXY S4 CONQUERED THE PRESCIOUS IDEVICE?

NO! Of course not!  We've got a thousand reasons why on this ep. of The CultCast.

Plus, a new Steve Jobs movie you'll actually want to see; Galaxy S4 features we hope make it to the iPhone 6; and could the iPad Mini *get* any better?

All that and more on this episode of the CultCast!

Direct download: CultCast_64_-_Its_An_iPhone_Killa.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:58pm PDT

We mix it up on this week's CultCast!  Join us for a very special hour with guest and former host of Totally Rad Show (TRS) and Current Co-Host of Always On, Jeff Cannata.  

For all those who used to watch and love TRS, we'll remember the show and relive how it's cutting-edge production made it one of the most popular and beloved podcasts on the internet.

But then, a segment we're calling Tech Jeff Cannat-a live without!  Jeff tells us his favorite iPhone and iPad apps and gadgets, and why he's more than super-duper excited for the upcoming Playstation 4 console.

Join for CultCast #63, won't you?

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Direct download: CultCast_63_-_The_Totally_Radisode.mp3
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Finally, it's time to talk iPhone 5S and iPad 5!  We'll tell you why April and August might be bringing you the tasty new iDevices.

Then, is Apple is a innovation lull?  Ex-Apple CEO John Scully thinks so.  We'll tell you what we think is going on.

All that and we wrap up with our favorite tech and apps on this week's Faves N Raves!

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Direct download: CultCast_62_-_Rumor_Has_It.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:40pm PDT

With over 205,000 Instagram followers, iPhone photographer Cory aka @withhearts knows a thing or two about how to capture beautiful photos on Apple's beloved iDevice.

He joins us on this CultCast to reveil his favorite editing apps, tips, and secrets for taking amazing photos with just an iPhone.

But first, Google Glass!  Does anyone really want to wear these dorky accessories?  What practical uses could they possible have?

Also, did you know your US Internet provider is about to enforce new copyright protection rules on you?  We'll tell you all about them.

Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible!

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Direct download: CultCast_61_-_Google_Glassholes.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:17pm PDT

It's a Cult-a-versary party on this, our first year anniversary and 60th episode of the CultCast!  On this episode, we take a look at episodes and guests past, and tell the story of how the show almost never made it on the air.

Plus, the new iOS features Sony is bringing to their just-announced Playstation 4 console; the honor Jony Ive just received that's even better than a knighthood; and Woz says Apple is losing its cool—we disagree!  

To all our govs and governesses that have supported over the last year, a big heart-felt thanks

Direct download: CultCast_60_-_Our_1st_Cultaversary.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:49pm PDT

Tim Cook just had the best week ever yaa'll! We'll tell you what he said to Goldman Sachs about a cheaper iPhone, and what President Obama did that had him blushin' like a school girl.

Then, what we know about iWatch; Leander tells us about his new Jony Ive book; and we answer your Facebook queries in an all-new CultCastQNA.

Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible!

DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information on and off your iDevices with ease.  Download your voicemails, call logs, photos, videos, or anything else right to your computer—all via WiFi, all without long iTunes syncing—with the new DiskAid 6.

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Direct download: CultCast_59_-_Ive_been_iWatching_you.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:21pm PDT

Hot out the oven, a new iOS 6 jailbreak!  We'll tell you why you should and shouldn't hack into your precious iPhone.

Then, what's next for Mac Pro, the apps and gear you need to live an iPad-only life, and our favorite apps and tech on an all-new Faves 'N Raves.

Time to get CULTY YAAA'LLL.

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Direct download: CultCast_58_-_Ohhhhh_Myyyy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:48pm PDT

Ashton describes becoming Steve Jobs and ends up crying; Will.i.am imagines a future of weird gadgets; our favorite Apple tech from the show; and wrapping up, JJ Abrams, Stars Wars director?  

Don't miss the debate and our coverage live from Moscone West here at Macworld 2013.

Thanks to DigiDNA, crafters of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible.  

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Direct download: CultCast_57_-_Live_From_MacWorld_2013.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:57pm PDT

Apple just made all the money and other fun facts from their just-released earnings report.

Then, iOS 7, bigger-screen iPhones, and our favorite Mac apps—we answer your questions on an all new CultCast Q&A.

And then we pitch our favorite tech in an all new Faves 'N Raves, and this time, Leander's got an unfair advantage!

Direct download: CultCast_56_-_Chock-Full_Pipelines_Yaaall.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:28pm PDT

Team Cult is back from Vegas, baby!  Yes, we're still a little, um, foggy minded, but the show must go on!

On this episode, we introduce our brand new CultCall voicemail, a great way to send us your comments, questions, or CultCast intros.

Then, is Woz a spanish guy with a perm?  Cause that's what he looks like in the new jOBS movie that's about to be unleashed on the world. 

And don't worry, we've got a healthy dose of iPhone 5S rumors and address reports saying version 5 just ain't selling. 

All that and why Apple needs to release their TV asap to stay in the game on our all-new CultCast!

Thanks to DigiDNA, crafters of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible.

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Direct download: CultCast_55_-_CultCall_Us.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:21pm PDT

Live from CES 2013 in Vegas - day 4!

Our final CultCast from CES 2013 in Vegas!

Join us to hear why the Qualcomm press event just became an instant internet meme; the gear that got our best-of-CES votes; and Gadgets Editor Charlie Sorrell says why if you're naughty your dad might give you a "Dicky Back Ride.".

Direct download: CultCast_54_-_Day_4_Live_From_CES_2013_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:02pm PDT

Live from CES 2013 in Vegas - day 3!

The Consumer Electronics Show is now officially open for business, and team Cult spent the day scouring the massive halls looking for the best booths and tech.

On our newest episode, we recount cool tech we've seen at the show thus far, say which celebrities swang by the press room for us to nudify, and talk about the best booths of years' past.

Direct download: CultCast_53_-_Day_3_Live_From_CES_2013.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:38am PDT

*Please forgive the less-than-stellar audio quality; we've had some gear issues but will be back to normal by next Thursday's episode!* 

Day 2 of Team Cult at the Consumer electronics show in Las Vegas!  On this this episode, we talk about the new technology introduced by Intel, Ford, Samsung, Panasonic, and other major players in their CES keynotes.

Then we reveal our favorite gadgets so far from show!

Direct download: CultCast_52_-_Day_2_Live_From_CES_2013.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:03am PDT

Team Cult of Mac has descended upon Las Vegas to attend the largest and in-chargest technnology show in North America, the Consumer Electronics Show.

On this episode, we talk about some of the cool tech we've seen so far, and our why Apple wants to turn your house into an iHome.

Direct download: CultCast_51_-_Day_1_Live_From_CES_2013_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:51pm PDT

It's all business on this, our 50th episode of The CultCast!

We'll tell you why the New Year broke your iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature; why the iPhone 6 is already showing up in the web logs of some developers; and why Bill Gates wouldn't give his kids the Christmas gifts they *really* wanted.

But wait, there's more!

Team Cult is preparing for CES 2013, and on this episode, we'll tell you what it's like to walk the halls as press and attend the parties full of geeks, gadgets, and never—empty cocktail glasses.  Plus the tech we're most excited about this year!

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Direct download: CultCast_50_-_We_forgot_it_was_50.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:49pm PDT

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