CultCast #166 - Space Hoopties

This week: more iCar rumors are swirling… is Apple preparing to give Tesla a run for its money?  Plus: the industries we want Apple to conquer next; why we need Cupertino to get into the space game; college kids love iPhones more than sexy time;  our favorite packs for toting about Apple and DSLR gear; and stay tuned to the end for our new segment, Cross The Streams, where we’ll cover the shows we can’t stop binge-watching.

 

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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.

 

This week’s links

Intro: Why Microsoft is better than Mac!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxXwos_iAxM&spfreload=10

 

Don’t cross the streams!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaLZHiJJnE&spfreload=10

 

Apple working on something to ‘give Tesla a run for its money’

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/311552/apple-working-something-give-tesla-run-money/#RYApXzmmlk34Y1fa.99

 

Apple now the most valuable company in history

http://americasmarkets.usatoday.com/2015/02/10/apple-just-made-history-again/

 

College students crave iPhones more than sex

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/#z7HG5bXUGs2wTvum.99

 

Sling TV, the Netflix for cable, opens doors to all subscribers, with new channels coming - erfon

Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/311598/sling-tv-netflix-cable-opens-doors-subscribers-new-channels-coming/#hSMkE6KRKeReOdY3.99

 

Our favorite packs to tote your DSLR and Apple gear

Lowepro Photo Sport 200AW - http://store.lowepro.com/photo-sport-200-aw

OGIO Ascent pack - http://ogio.com/backpacks/ascent-pack

Hefty bags - http://www.hefty.com/products/trash-bags/

Polar Excursion - http://www.polerstuff.com/products/the-excursion-pack-combo

Street Walker HardDrive pack - http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/streetwalker-harddrive-backpack.aspx

Think Tank’s Roller bags (great for serious travel) - http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/rolling-camera-bags/airport-series.aspx

 

All the shows we’re currently steaming

Leander’s been watching Boardwalk Empire but he think it’s gone off the rails. -  Amazon Instant Video, HBO Go, and, you know, the internet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6z71l6HQwQ&spfreload=10

 

If you like the X-Files, you need to watch Fringe - On Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29bSzbqZ3xE&spfreload=10

 

Alex liked Better Call Saul on AMC - TV or internet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1xIGfVFb-U&spfreload=10

 

Sopranos - Also available on Amazon Instant Video and HBO Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKFxCPBUPa8&spfreload=10

 

Luther is a cop tracking down serial killers, and Buster likes it - BCC show available on Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEwrOnrlERY&spfreload=10