Thu, 26 May 2016
This week: Macbook Pro about to get its biggest refresh ever! Plus: Apple’s plans to rival Amazon’s Echo; Apple gets serious about iCar charging stations; more great stories from the Cult of Mac; the state of gaming in OS X, iOS, and tvOS; and we set aside our agendas to discuss YOUR topics in an all-new As You Wish. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Apple plans to make Amazon Echo rival by opening Siri
MacBook Pro to get Touch ID in biggest ever refresh
Apple is already working on charging stations for iCar
If you’ve broken your iPhone, Parry Gripp’s music will comfort you Leander’s been testing out the Eero router and talked about the Luma too |
Thu, 19 May 2016
This week: Apple makes a curious investment in China’s version of Uber; iPhones that charge wirelessly in your pocket; Siri is coming to a Mac near you; more weird and wacky stories from the Cult of Mac; and we tell you what we like (and what we don’t) about the gadgets we’re currently testing in an all-new Under Review. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro: Your future computer, The Knowledge Navigator Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rival
Apple’s new hires point to iPhone wireless charging
Siri for Mac icons leak ahead of WWDC
Buster’s reviewing the Garmin Phoenix 3 Leander’s been listening to the Moshi Avanti on-ear headphones Erfon’s lighting his house with the illumi smart bulbs The three Apples that changed the world, featuring Jimmy Page and Fiona Apple 
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:02pm PST |
Thu, 12 May 2016
This week: Apple aims to end music downloads; you can now live stream your aerial drone flights to iDevices worldwide; staggering facts about who’s making money in the app store; creators of Siri demo an even smarter AI; the ridiculous resale value of old Apple tech; and we reveal our Lust List of the gadgets we currently coveting. This episode supported by Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section! TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Intro - Introducing, iPod All the maidens shall be mine! Periscope takes to the skies with live drone streaming
Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True']
94% of App Store revenue goes to just 1% of publishers
Siri’s sequel beats the heck out of Apple’s AI assistant The value of old iPods could be music to your ears |
Fri, 6 May 2016
This week: why the iPhone 7s could have features “you’ve never dreamed of"; Apple’s woes in China cause their stock to plummet; the community of fans keeping Apple’s history alive; our favorite Apple Watch faces; embarrassing stories of dates gone wrong; and Kool and the Gang steals our girlfriend! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com. Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a thanks for the great music you hear on today's show. On the show this week Submit your CultCast intro, win some CultCloth! Intro - What is Newton? The Light Camera is a slim cam with 16 sensors (16!) Kool and the Gang will steal your girlfriend Tim Cook promises iPhone features you’ve never dreamed of
Apple stock suffers longest loss streak in 18 years Buster
Apple could get shut out of China
Apple Forced to Share 'iPhone' Trademark in China With Leather Accessory Maker
Mega-investor Carl Icahn gives up on AAPL
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Thu, 28 April 2016
This
week: Apple’s 13-year record revenue streak is
broken; our best picture yet of iPhone 7
features; rumors point to a
faster, untethered Apple Watch 2; Apple has a huge
increase in R&D spending, but where’s the money going?
And stick around for more stories from the Cult of Mac.
This week: a 15-year-old mows lawns, then uses the money to
build one of the world’s best Apple collections.
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Intro - Hamilton Morris loves his iPod
8 optimistic takeaways from Apple’s slumptastic earnings
call
Apple Watch made $1.5 billion more than Rolex last year
Apple Watch 2 Rumored to Include Cellular Connectivity Amid
Push for iPhone Independency
iPhone 7 may make bigger splash than expected
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Fri, 22 April 2016
This week: why the new iPad Pro screen is “practically perfect”; stories from the "Cult of Mac"; our most anticipated WWDC 2016 announcements; a look at Apple’s newly updated MacBooks; Apple’s secret plan to create hit TV shows; and have you ever wondered how rich you’d be if you invested in Apple’s IPO instead of buying their computers? We break down the numbers.
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On the show this week
9.7-inch iPad Pro’s display is practically perfect
Apple unleashes improved MacBooks, now in rose gold
Apple is secretly planning to take over Hollywood
What a $1,000 investment in Apple in 1996 looks like today
What are you most excited to see Apple unveil at WWDC 2016?
Greg Packer, professional Apple line squatter
Direct download: CultCast_228_-_Little_red_corvette_y_aaaall.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:17am PST |
Thu, 14 April 2016
This week: how Steve Jobs and the industrial design team saved Apple. Plus: the reason Jony Ive now has a chauffeur; one year with the Apple Watch; and we reveal the strange cultural phenomenon we’ve been secretly loving in an all-new What We’re Into.
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On the show this week
Intro - Steve Jobs intros the iMac DV
Is this the Apple Car????
Why the departure of Apple designer Daniel Coster matters
A year after its launch, it’s now clear that pretty much no one needs an Apple Watch
Apple Watch shipments predicted to fall 25 percent this year
Our blades!
Gerber Curve (Leander)
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 (Erfon)
Kershaw Leek Knife
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Thu, 7 April 2016
This week: we look into the past at some of the most pivotal moments in Apple’s 40-year history. Plus: why the iPhone 7 Plus may be your only choice for dual cameras; what it’s like downsizing from the iPhone 6s to the SE; and we pitch our favorite new tech and vote on which is best in an all-new Faves N Raves!
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On the show this week
Apple might finally let you delete unwanted iOS apps
Dual Camera Said to Be Exclusive to 5.5-Inch iPhone 7
iPhone SE proves size doesn’t matter [Reviews]
40 moments that have defined Apple over 40 years
Our Fave N Rave Picks
Erfon
Leander
Buster
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Thu, 31 March 2016
CultCast #225 - Burrito Beard
This week: rumors point to an iPhone 7s with drastic redesign, facial recognition, and the return to a glass front and back. Plus: folks around the world line up for the Tesla Model 3; Apple’s making a show about apps hosted by megastar Willie AM; why the new iPad Pro is not a notebook replacement for the masses; in a bizarre plot twist, Apple seeks FBI’s iPhone unlocking secrets; and we’ll tell you why Cadbury Eggs are the worst thing ever on an all-new Get To Know Ur Cultist.
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On the show this week
Review Roundup: 9.7 iPad Pro is a 'Powerful' Laptop Replacement for Casual Users
Apple is making a TV show about apps with Will.i.am
FBI cracks San Bernardino iPhone without Apple’s help
Apple wants the FBI to reveal how it hacked the San Bernardino killer's iPhone
iPhone 7s Plus may get curved glass body
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Thu, 24 March 2016
This week: Apple’s new iPhone SE in an insane value; the significant differences between the big and small iPad Pros; more evidence affirms major Macbook Pro redesigns in June; future keynotes need more Yak; and the cool features in the new tvOS 9.2 update.
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On the show this week
Intro: Macs do more and cost less!
New ultra-thin MacBooks rumored to arrive in June
What Apple product launches say about Tim Cook’s leadership
Apple Special Event in 90 Seconds
New iPad Pro is slower than 12.9-inch model
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Thu, 17 March 2016
This week: will we see new Macs? Will there a One More Thing?? These are our March 21st Apple event predictions and expectations… Plus: how Instagram is about to be ruined; reports of an Apple Car price and ship date surface; why pirates are excited for the AyeCar; and some new iPhone 7 leaks echo familiar rumors...
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On the show this week
Intro - Maybe people won’t get along in the future, but our Macs will
50,000 users want Instagram to turn back time
Apple Car may ship in 2021, with a price tag of $75,000
Major iPhone 7 changes revealed by leaked case
iPhone 7’s redesigned antenna band revealed in leaked photo
This could be our first look at the iPhone 7
Everything Apple will announce at its March 21 keynote
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Thu, 10 March 2016
This week: it’s official, Apple is gonna “loop us in” at their March 21 press event. Join us as we decode the mysterious event invitation. Plus: some new leaks give us glimpses at the iPhone SE and iPhone 7 designs; why Apple’s new Spaceship campus is clearly home to a future post-apocalyptic battle colosseum; and we share the stuff we’re embarrassed to secretly love in an all-new Get To Know Ur Cultist.
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On the show this week
Apple’s March 21 event promises to ‘Loop you in’
iPhone 7 case hints at stereo speakers, no headphone jack
Upcoming iPhone SE may look just like an iPhone 5s
Close up with Apple’s new spaceship campus Theatre
Intro: Where are all the robots?
Erfon never chokes back the tears watching Meet Joe Black
Buster wants to hand out the Bachelor rose
This scene from Scrooged made Leander WEEP!
You need to try these. Alone. In your car.
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Thu, 3 March 2016
This week: rumors point to an insanely thin iPhone 7, but is that what we want? Plus: our list of top, most-wanted iPhone 7 features; why only some of us are excited for iPhone SE; why the new iPad could have a killer new camera; and if want to hear Leander complain about Mariah Carey and Maroon 5, stay tuned for Leander Loves Pop!
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On the show this week
Intro - They finally figured out a way to make PCs easy to use!
Is this Drake??
Whitney Houston was a national treasure!
Rosanne Bar… well
This is basically Buster Heine’s theme song
Check out Rob Roy for some great “kilt action"
Apple event for iPhone SE, new iPad to take place March 21
iPhone 7 will be as slim as an iPod touch
New iPad may pack better camera than iPad Pro
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Thu, 25 February 2016
This week: with the FBI vs. Apple battle heating up, some lawyers say Tim Cook could land in jail; why Siri in the next version of OS X may point to redesigned MacBooks; and, just how much would you pay for a box of Steve Job’s old crap? Plus we pitch you our favorite tech and apps in an all-new Faves 'N Raves!
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On the show this week
This week’s intro: you need a family computer
Steve Jobs’s smelly old sandals just sold at auction
Siri-ously? Apple’s virtual assistant finally coming to Mac
Apple Faces U.S. Demand to Unlock 9 More iPhones
From Fines To Jail Time: How Apple Could Be Punished For Defying FBI
Congressional ‘Crypto Commission’ may tackle Apple vs FBI debate - buster
Apple believes Congress should decide iPhone privacy case
Apple Is Said to Be Trying to Make It Harder to Hack iPhones
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Thu, 18 February 2016
This week: major Macbook Pro and Air redesigns may be coming in June; the magic of the MagSafe adapter; the best Mac for college; Apple vs. the FBI; Apple explains "Error 53” and offers up a fix; and stay tuned for our favorite shows and apps in an all new What We’re Into!
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On the show this week
A Mac is all you need!
Check the swagger level in listener Josh Holme's twitter profile!
Snowden says Apple security case is most important issue in a decade
How Apple could hack terrorist’s iPhone for FBI (if it wanted to)
Buster’s into Vinyl on HBO
Leander’s into People Vs. OJ Simpson on FX
Erfon’s into swapping faces with Face Swap Live and you will be too!
Direct download: CultCast_219_-_Redesigned_Macbook_Pros_in_June_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:39pm PST |
Thu, 11 February 2016
This week: neighbors complain of peculiar “motor noises" emanating from Apple’s secret auto labs; the strange error that’s bricking iPhones everywhere (and how to avoid it); and, has Apple lost their way? Some pundits are arguing Cupertino needs to shape up and start shipping better products. We discuss!
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On the show this week
Intro - Alan Greenspan recommends the Apple IIc
‘Motor noises’ complaint at Apple’s auto campus fuels speculation
Does Apple have a software problem?
iOS 9 bricks iPhones with unauthorized Touch ID repairs
Everything you need to know about iOS’ crippling ‘Error 53’
Buster
Tim Cook gets sacked by Twitter for blurry Super Bowl photo
Direct download: CultCast_218_-_The_Beak_made_im_do_it.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:16pm PST |
Thu, 4 February 2016
This week: new hardware, incoming! We’ll tell you our expectations of Apple’s rumored March 2016 event. Plus, why the next iPad Air could be the best one yet; iPhone 7 may have far fewer features than expected; and, is Apple making a move into virtual reality?
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On the show this week
This Coldplay music video makes Leander angry!
The amazing Word Lens app is now Google Translate
Apple plans March 15th event for iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5se unveiling
Schematic reveals iPad Air 3 will be slightly thicker than iPad Air 2
Apple Watch may get an ‘S’ upgrade in March
iPhone 7 design may ditch antenna bands and camera bump
Apple is spending lots of time at Stanford’s VR lab
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Thu, 28 January 2016
This week: a souped-up iPad Air 3 coming in March; iPhone 5se is a terrible name for a 4-inch iPhone; the iPhone 7 Plus PLUS is for those who demand only the best mobile camera; and why Apple is pumping the brakes on their electric car.
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On the show this week
This week’s intro - Give your kids the universe!
The 5 biggest takeaways from Apple’s biggest quarter ever
Apple might unveil Pencil-ready iPad Air 3 in March
iPhone 5se may have been finished and ready to ship for months
Apple may release special iPhone 7 Plus aimed at pro photographers
Apple puts the brakes on struggling electric car project
Direct download: CultCast_216_-_iPhone_7_Plus..._PLUS_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:39pm PST |
Thu, 21 January 2016
This week: our legs are blown off by hover boards; our favorite ways to manage iOS photos; the new Music Memo and Garageband apps get our enthusiastic thumbs up; Bob Mansfeld is back to massage us; and we remember the hard, cruel, miserable realities of life before iPhone.
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On the show this week
I rode a hoverboard around my office for a week, and here's what I learned
Apple introduces new Music Memos app, updates GarageBand
Apple’s new Music Memos app makes songwriting chimp-simple
$50 price bump for Trump’s U.S. iPhones is just as realistic as his hair
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Thu, 14 January 2016
This week: some useful new features are coming to iOS 9.3; the future of driving technology; the coolest, weirdest, and worst technology of CES 2016; Elon Musk says it’s “obvious” Apple is working on an iCar; and we’ll tell you what we love (and don’t) about the gadgets we’re currently testing—it’s an all-new Under Review.
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On the show this week
Tesla’s Elon Musk calls Apple Car an ‘open secret’
Everything new (and exciting!) coming in iOS 9.3
All the cosplay girls are going to want this fake electronic tail
Buster is scooting around on his new Priority Bike
Leander wants this CarPlay stereo
This steel Apple Watch band from Juuk is just as suave and 1/5 the price of Apple's
Erfon is living in the future with these home kit enabled Philips Hue lights
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Thu, 7 January 2016
This week on The CultCast: robot bartenders, smart coffee mugs, and the coolest of gadgets from CES 2016. Plus, don’t miss our picks for the absolutely, positively, you-should-install-them-today, most essential Mac and iOS apps.
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On the show this week
Will Ferrel is a porn actor (and sells iPods)
This supersized drone will fly you to work (or anywhere)
Booze bots, badass routers, high-flyin’ drones and more at CES
CES Day 3: Hoverboards, doggie ‘brain puzzles’ and beer
Chevy unveils its pure-electric Bolt
The Ember mug keeps your drink at the perfect temperature
Your movements charge Ampy so Ampy can charge your iPhone
Pico let’s you make craft beer at home
Sombabar is your home's app-controller robotic bartender
Nikon does a full 360 with new action cam
Deliveries Dashboard Widget
Erfon won’t live in a world without iStat Menus
SuperDuper! back and recovery tool
Byword 2 markdown tool
Spark is Adam’s email client of choice
Direct download: CultCast_213_-_Best_Gadgets_of_CES_2016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:38pm PST |
Thu, 31 December 2015
This week: why 2015 was one of Apple's best (and worst!) years ever. Plus: everything Apple needs to improve in 2016; future tech that could change the world; and stick around for our deep-dive into The Force Awakens, our in-depth review of the magic, delight, and heartbreak of J.J. Abrams' new Star Wars universe.
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On the show this week
Why 2015 was Apple’s most important year since original iPhone’s unveiling
What would you like to see Apple improve in 2016? (discussion)
What technology could change the world around us in the next 5 years? (discussion)
J.J. Abrams, the force behind the new Star Wars
How the new “Star Wars” begins
Thoughts on the end of Force Awakens (SPOILERS)
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Thu, 24 December 2015
This week: Apple let’s us all in to their super secret design lab, and what we find is amazing; the best of the holiday iOS App Store deals; and we pick our favorite movies of 2015!
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On the show this week
A very rare look into the Apple Design Lab
The Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music on Christmas Eve
God help us, Kim Kardashian now has her own emoji
App Store Holiday Sales: Final Fantasy VII, Lara Croft GO, Notability and More
DuckTales: Remastered ($9.99 → 99¢)
Bastion ($4.99 → 99¢)
Deliveries ($4.99 → $2.99)
Leo's Fortune ($4.99 → 99¢)
10 things we learned from Apple’s 60 Minutesepisode
Apple may have accidentally leaked new MacBook
Movies we mention in this episode
Spectre
Sicario
Ex Machina
The Road
No Country for Old Men
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Thu, 17 December 2015
This week: the force is looking very strong with the new Star Wars movie; live football may be coming to the Apple TV; the tvOS app store hits a major milestone; why you shouldn't expect 3D touch in the next iPad Air; and with 2016 on the horizon, we’ll review our favorite games, gadgets, and books of 2015. Hit play, you must!
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On the show this week
Intro - You too can wookie!
Star Wars is back: The Force Awakens is as awesome as you hoped it would be
tvOS App Store After One Month: 2,624 Apps in Total, Entertainment Apps Most Popular With Consumers
Apple expected to bid on Thursday Night Football streaming deal - buster
Apple Working on Scalable 3D Touch Technology for Future iPads and iPhones
Our favorite stuff from 2015
Buster - Lilith’s Brood
Erfon - Super Mario Maker
Leander - Amazon Echo
Direct download: CultCast_210_-_The_hot_dog_you_will_like.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:47pm PST |
Thu, 10 December 2015
This week: we take a look at Apple’s zany new Smart Battery Case; we cover the new and notable in the newest WatchOS, tvOS, and iOS updates; discuss our favorite strategies for managing overloaded inboxes; and stick around till the end for our favorite iOS apps and games of 2015!
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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.
Internet questions Jony Ive’s sanity with new iPhone battery case - buster
Apple now sells Lightning headphones that are super-expensive
watchOS 2.1 is out with lots of language support and bug fixes - buster
iOS 9.2 is now available to the public
Eddy Cue promises new iOS remote app for Apple TV - buster
Dropbox Shutting Down Mailbox and Carousel in Early 2016
Robin Hood
Vain Glory
Workflow
Overcast
Fallout Shelter
Periscope
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Thu, 3 December 2015
This week: though Apple spends far less on research and development than the competition, they out innovate them all. How? Hit play to catch the discussion. Plus: iPhone 7 may ditch the beloved headphone jack; Amazon Video is coming to Apple TV; the holiday accessory that could be eroding your WiFi signal; and with the year drawing to a close, we choose we our favorite Apple device of 2015!
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
Intro - HyperCard Mania!
Amazon is bringing Instant Video app to Apple TV
Apple would be stupid to drop the iPhone headphone jack - evan
Christmas lights may be ruining your Wi-Fi speeds
Target sold one iPad per second on Thanksgiving
Apple’s R&D spending proves innovation isn’t all about money
Apple offers kids free ‘Hour of Code’ programming classes
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Wed, 25 November 2015
This week: why Apple might just need to bring OS X to the iPad; the Apple Pencil makes anyone a digital artist; one Apple TV pro tip you absolutely need to know; fun facts about Apple’s new Spaceship campus; and finally… Gobble Gobble yaaaa’aaall! We’re invited to a magical Thanksgiving feast at Tim Cook’s house in another episode of Get To Know Your Cultist.
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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.
On the show this week
Apple’s spaceship campus is big enough to hold Disneyland
The Apple Pencil has reignited my love of drawing
An Apple TV pro tip you absolutely need to know
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Thu, 19 November 2015
This week: get your mace and taser ready for Black Friday! We share some of the best deals on MacBooks, iPhones, Playstation 4s, Xbox One’s, Wii U’s and more. Plus: why your Mac store apps could be corrupted (and what to do about it); RDIO bites the dust; and the iPad Mini 4 proves far better than we originally thought.
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JNCO’s making a comeback!
Rdio is filing for bankruptcy, Pandora will buy ‘key assets’ for $75M
http://venturebeat.com/2015/11/16/rdio-is-filing-for-bankruptcy-pandora-will-buy-key-assets-for-75m/
Find the hottest Black Friday deals right here
http://www.cultofmac.com/398114/liveblog-find-the-hottest-black-friday-deals-right-here/#more-398114
Some of our favorite deals:
Playstation 4 (act quick!) for $299 shipped
Apple Watch with $100 Target Gift Card for $349 at Target
Xbox One 500GB Gears of War Bundle, Fallout 4, Extra Controller for $300 at Dell Home (available 3pm PST 11/16)
Apple iPad Air 2 16GB Tablet with a $150 Target Gift Card for $499 at Target
B&H's holiday sale slashes 2015 MacBook Pros by $200-$300 , 12" MacBooks by $170-$200, 13" MacBook Airs by $100-$450, iPad mini 4 by $30
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Thu, 12 November 2015
This week: can the new iPad Pro really replace your Mac? Apple seems to think so, but we’ve got a Pro in-hand and we’re not so sure. Plus: Apple may soon offer us all a simple way to pay each other; and stick around for another classic El Kahney rant—zombie edition—it's an all new Stuff We’re Into!
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This week’s intro
First impressions with the big and beautiful iPad Pro - leander
Jony Ive interview: The story of the Apple Pencil
Surface Pro vs iPad Pro stylus tracking
Apple Working on Mobile Person-to-Person Payment Service
Leander Hate Watches The Walking Dead
Erfon can't stop watching Casey Neistat
Buster is into Ash Vs Evil Dead
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Thu, 5 November 2015
This week: "home buttonless" iPhone 7s; the new Apple TV remote is unnervingly easy to break; the UK wants your Apple devices to be less secure; and we pitch our favorite new Apple TV apps!
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On the show this week
This week’s links
Can you fall in love with a computer?
Lumina City ($5)
Operator (free!)
Plex for Apple TV (free!)
Leander likes The Returned show on Netflix
Don’t drop your new Apple TV remote!
4-inch iPhone 6s is coming soon, says top Apple analyst
Companies such as Apple, Google and others will no longer be able to offer encryption so advanced that even they cannot decipher it when asked to under the Investigatory Powers Bill
Direct download: CultCast_204_-_Private_Eyes_Are_Watching_You.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:02pm PST |
Thu, 29 October 2015
This week: Apple just had their best year ever—we’ll put it in perspective. Plus: Nintendo’s first iOS game confuses us; the new Apple TV isn’t quite the revolution Apple promised; and stick around for a spooky new Get to Know Ur Cultist… if you DARE.
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On the show this week
This week’s links
Our ghoulish intro
This Marty McFly costume rules them all
Heeee can show yooou the wooorrrlld
The 7 biggest takeaways from Apple’s Q4 earnings call
Apple Stores to Start Selling Apple TV 4 on Friday
Jobs done? Sorkin’s biopic flops on opening weekend
Nintendo unveils first, weird mobile game: Miitomo
Direct download: CultCast_203_-_Children_of_the_Candycorn.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:41pm PST |
Thu, 22 October 2015
This week: we’ll tell you our hands-on first impressions of the new Apple TV, and it’s not all sugar and spice. Plus: the new and notable in OS X 10.11.1 and iOS 9.1. And stick around till the end for an all new Get To Know Your Cultist, #FutureDay edition, because your life might. Just. DEPEND on it...
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This Marty McFly costume rules them all
Apple TV available for pre-order and shipping next week
YouTube’s new streaming service charges iOS users an Apple tax
OS X 10.11.1 update brings new emoji, Microsoft Office fixes and more
iOS 9.1 is here with new emoji, wallpapers and more
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Thu, 15 October 2015
This week: the pros and cons of Apple’s new 4K and 5K iMacs. Plus: the new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2—we’ve got our grubby hands on Apple’s new peripherals and we’re ready to share what we like (and what we don’t).
And just when you thought we were wrapping it up, we say hale na', let’s talk about apps! We’ll pitch you some our current favorites.
And stay tuned for CultCast 2nd Hour with guest Blake J. Harris, author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, to be regaled with the story of the 90s video game war that pitted newcomer, Sega of America, against Nintendo, an unstoppable force and maker Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt, and the beloved Nintendo Entertainment System. 2nd Hour starts at 1:08:05!
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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.
On the show this week
This week’s links
Console Wars
Blake “J.” Harris
Apple clears the air on Wi-Fi Assist confusion
Apple releases ‘stunning’ new 4K and 5K iMacs
10 insane details about Apple’s new iMacs and Magic peripherals
How to use Overcast to maximize your podcast fun
Apple introduces new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2
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Thu, 8 October 2015
This week: we're celebrating CultCast 200, yaaa’aaaaall! And just in time for the party—it’s the iPhone 6s scandal we all knew would someday come... #CHIPGATE. We’ll tell why the internet is nerd-raging over this newest iPhone scandal, and why it might just be diminishing your iPhone 6s' battery life. Plus: the new Jobs movie is generating Oscar buzz. Seriously! And since he’s seen it—twice—Alex E Heath is here to give us his review. And stay tuned till the end for our favorite memories of CultCast’s past. It’s CultCast 200!!!!
Join us for our CultCast 200 live hangout and AMA! Fun starts Friday, October 9th, 12pm PST at live.thecultcast.com
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
Apple denies Chipgate means iPhone 6s battery woes
Samsung may be ruining your iPhone 6s’ battery life
Why I'm canceling my Apple Music subscription
Steve Jobs' widow tried to kill Aaron Sorkin's movie about the Apple co-founder
Steve Jobs director says Apple has ‘terrifying’ amount of power
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Thu, 1 October 2015
This week: we’ve spent seven full days with iPhone 6s and we’re ready to report what we love and what we don’t. Plus: El Capitan just made your Mac a lot better! We’ll cover the cool tricks your Mac just learned. And stay tuned for our dive into the world of fake Apple Watch bands… how does $9 for an Apple Watch Sport band sound? How about $28 for a Leather Loop? Sure, the fakes are 1/5 the price of genuine Apple bands, but are they any good? We’ve been testing two fakes to find out, and the results might surprise you.
Our thanks to Lynda for supporting this episode. Lynda is like the Apple Music of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn how to use Logic’s new super powerful Alchemy synth, ordevelop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast.
And Softlayer. Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs. Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast.
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
Erfon’s $27 Leather Loops
And his $10 Silicone Sport band
13 awesome tricks your Mac just learned with El Capitan
The magic that makes iPhone 6s so water-resistant
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Thu, 24 September 2015
This week: the embargoes have lifted and the iPhone 6s reviews are in—we’ll tell you what people love—and don’t—about Apple's newest iPhone. Plus: Apple car coming in 2019; why we love the new watchOS 2 update; and, with our three month Apple Music trial running out, we ponder—is the service worth paying for?
Our thanks to Lynda for supporting this episode. Lynda is like the Apple Music of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn how to use Logic’s new super powerful Alchemy synth, or develop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast.
And Softlayer. Your business, applications, and compute workloads are different from everyone else's, so you deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs. Get $500 of cloud infrastructure by visiting softlayer.com/Podcast.
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
You won’t be able to buy an iPhone 6s on launch day in these 5 states - buster
Apple car project accelerates with possible 2019 ship date - buster
A savvy Apple fan has sent a robot to queue for her iPhone 6s
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Thu, 17 September 2015
This week: we review the new and notable features of iOS 9, and some lesser-known features you should definitely be using. Plus: why you probably should’ve gotten the 128GB iPhone; a legit way to save 20% off your next Apple purchase; and what we love and don’t about iCloud storage.
And stay tuned for an all-new CultCast 2nd Hour. This time: we all love the sweeping musical scores that define our favorite movies and videos games, but have you ever wondered who creates them? Composer Gareth Coker, creator of the Ori and the Blind Forest score, joins us to talk about the process of creating a cinematic score from scratch, how music and technology are more intertwined than ever, and what it’s like to work as a modern day video game and movie composer. 2nd Hour starts at the 1:07:20 mark.
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for much of the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
This week’s links
OS 9 review: It’s all about speed
17 secret iOS 9 tricks everyone should know
Critical bug delays watchOS 2 release
Tim Cook on Colbert
Louis CK wants you to stop filming your kids
iMore’s EXHAUSTIVE iOS 9 review
Ira Glass on creativity
Learn more about Gareth Coker
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Thu, 10 September 2015
This week: our reactions to and impressions of all the gadgets unleashed upon us at Apple’s media event extravaganza! Plus: why this event was one for the history books; a look into Apple’s efforts to architect the 6S’s “3D Touch”; why the Apple Pencil is NOT a stylus; and so. much. MORE...
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a big thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.
On the show this week
This week’s links
Steve Jobs on the stylus
Apple doesn’t need glitz and glamor when it’s got the goods
If it’s gold you want, 6s is your only option
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Thu, 3 September 2015
This week: here comes iPhone 6S, iPad Pro, and a drastically new Apple TV! We’ll tell you what to expect from Apple’s Sept. 9th event, because this event is fixing to be a doozie.
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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.
On the show this week
@erfon / @bst3r
This week’s links
Apple TV streaming service could cost more than $40
Apple wants to take on Netflix with its own original programming
Spoiler alert: All the juicy details on iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s will be Apple’s best selfie machine ever
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Thu, 27 August 2015
This week: new Apple products coming September 9th; our iPhone 6S expectations; the incredible power of Youtube; Instagram finally says yes to portrait and landscape photos; Youtube Gaming vs. Twitch; Logic Pro X update includes a powerful new music app; and we rewrite movie history in a new Get To Know Your Cultist!
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.
This week’s links
This week’s Intro
Hang out with Buster as he liveblog's Apple’s Sept. 9th event
The ladies cannot resist Magnum P.I.
Instagram won’t force you to be square anymore
Apple confirmed to host event at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
You just missed your chance to buy cheap Apple stock - buster
Apple brings award-winning synth back from the dead
iOS 9 code appears to confirm Force Touch for iPhone 6s - buster
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Thu, 20 August 2015
This week: why we’re convinced we’ll see an iPad Pro come fall, and what we expect from Apple’s giant
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Intro - Macintosh: The computer for the rest of us
Apple’s electric car is real, and it’s almost ready for testing
New iPhone 6s bend test reveals super-strong aluminum shell
Pink iPhone 6s revealed in new leaked images
iPad Pro to pack Force Touch, plenty of pixels, optional stylus
Why MacBook screens must be angled at 76 degrees in Apple Stores
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Thu, 13 August 2015
This week: ever wonder what it’s like to have companies pay you to travel the world snapping their Instagram photos? Professional Instagram’er Cory Staudacher is back to share his workflows, favorite iOS photo apps—and you won’t believe how much some companies will pay to make them look cool. Plus: neat new features coming to iOS 9; Apple quietly beefs up the iPhone 6S to prevent another bendgate; and don’t miss our list of our new favorite apps.
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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
Your iPhone is about to get an awesome built-in flight tracker
What it’s like to be a professional Instagrammer
Apple is going to fix the most annoying thing about using Wi-Fi on the iPhone
Here’s proof bendgate won’t be back with iPhone 6s
Erfon
Buster
Cory
Alex
Other honerable mentions
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Thu, 6 August 2015
This week: looks like the radically improved Apple TV we’ve be waiting for lands in September—we’ll tell you what to expect. Plus: Apple is not going to be your next wireless carrier; more Beats Radio stations are in the works; and don’t miss our picks of the "best of the worst" Apple accessories.
And stick around for our chat with Daniel Rubino from Window’s Central (seriously!), because he’s going to educate us on why he loves the new Windows 10, what it’s coolest features are, and why he’s made the questionable decision to be a PC man. We’re going to try our best not to argue.
Our thanks to Harry’s for supporting this episode. Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and are far less expensive than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.
Aaaaand Lynda. Lynda is like the Spotify of online education, with over 3000 expert-taught video courses you can stream straight to computer or mobile device. Learn to mix and master audio in pro tools, or develop Mac apps for OS X—learn all you want for free for 10 days at lynda.com/cultcast.
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: This dude REALLY hates the Apple Watch
The Practicing Photographer with Ben Long
Radically improved Apple TV will launch in September
Apple claims it has no interest in becoming your carrier
Apple may launch five additional Beats radio stations
These designer jeans keep your iPhone charged on the go
Nico Gerard just invented the mullet of smartwatches
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Thu, 30 July 2015
This week: why we might be in for big iPad upgrades this year; our expectations for the iPhone 6C; the one feature we hope iPhone 6S will get (but probably won’t); Woz is worried about Skynet again; and… is Apple building machine for time travel? You’ll have to press play to find out...
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This week’s links
Intro
Behinds the scenes footage of Buster and Erfon preparing for CultCast
Breakthrough could finally bring wireless charging to iPhone
Woz and other big thinkers call for ban on AI weapons - erfon
C you never! Apple scraps plans for 4-inch iPhone 6c - buster
This year’s iPad mini upgrade won’t suck
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Thu, 23 July 2015
This week: some pundits are fed up with Apple music, but you know what? We’re not. Plus: Apple’s Back To School promotion is finally unveiled; Apple Watch topples expectations, gets insane satisfaction rating; iOS devices cross a major threshold; plus we answer your questions on an all-new #CultCastQnA!
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This week’s links
Intro: Classic Steve Ballmer on iPhone
Apple’s ‘Back to School’ promo will give Mac buyers free Beats headphones
Tim Cook reveals Apple Watch sales topped expectations
Apple Watch gains a higher satisfaction rating than original iPhone or iPad
VC Benedict Evans: iOS unit sales are now matching Windows PCs
What We’re Into Picks
Buster is into Antman. All Antmen, really.
Erfon is REALLY into Twitch
Leander is into Grain Audio’s shelf speakers
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Thu, 16 July 2015
This week: We all love the popular products, but this ep. we’ll remember some of Apple’s biggest blunders! Plus: why the new iPods might be the last iPods; Apple’s missing back to school promotion; and perfect way to motivate your lazy workforce...
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This week’s links
Intro: Peep the Pippin!
Buster’s Theme Song
Leander really hated the Apple Studio display
See the Macintosh TV in action
The hockey puck mouse wasn’t THAT bad...
Apple unveils new iPods in six colors
Is Apple canceling their Back to School discount program?
Shanghai company creates a golden Steve Jobs bust to inspire its workers
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Thu, 9 July 2015
This week: how to train Apple Music to dish up better tunes; Microsoft calls it quits on the phone game; iOS 9 and El Capitan betas go public; awkward stories from Disneyland; and the REAL REASON Apple is building a “Spaceship” campus...
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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
Leander metioned Soundshare as the best social music network
Jim Carey’s brilliant In Living Color characters
Training Apple Music’s “For You” section
Construction worker from Campus 2 says Apple has raised US building standards
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Thu, 2 July 2015
Ok, we're impressed—Apple Music with Beats1 isn’t just another Spotify… it has some genuinely innovative features some of us are absolutely falling for.
This week, we’ll tell you what we like and don’t about Apple's shiny new music service, and compare it to Spotify, the current king of music steaming. Plus, the new Steve Jobs trailer is out! Stick around to hear us complain about Seth Rogen’s “Woz".
Happy Canada day to our Canadian friends!
Happy 4th of July to our US friends!
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This week’s links
So you don’t get charged when your free trial is over
Apple Music -> Account -> View Apple ID -> Subscriptions -> Automatic Renewal -> Off
Alex’s Hot Apple Music Tips
Alex on Apple Music Vs. Spotify
Alex again on, is Apple Music DRMing the music you upload?
New Steve Jobs trailer is out...
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Thu, 25 June 2015
This week: the cool features in the new iOS 8.4, iOS 9, and El Capitan betas; Taylor Swift starts a royalty battle with Apple; the ridiculously low payouts artists get from music streaming; the new Macbook’s big missing feature; and the magic of Apple advertising.
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This week’s links
This single from the Darkness
You heard him—Buster bought Chumbawumba
Kahney's Korner: Bring back my magnets Jony Ive!
Pharell made chump change on his streaming royalties for “Happy"
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Thu, 18 June 2015
This week: we know you just got your Apple Watch, but we talk rumored updates for the Apple Watch 2. Plus: why some publishers are outraged by Apple’s new News app; the FCC slams AT&T with a HUGE fine for throttling your data; and we talk amazing E3 announcements and Jurassic World in an all new What We’re Into.
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This week’s links
Zoo keepers love Jurassic World
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/18/8803147/jurassiczoo-hashtag-jurassic-world-chris-pratt-raptor-pose
Leander likes his Amazon Echo
And he thinks the wireless speakers from ultimate ears sound fantastic
Check out this incredible E3 demo of Microsoft’s Hololens
Fallout Shelter is free and fun, and it’s now the top grossing game on the App Store
Apple Watch 2 will add FaceTime camera, better WiFi and more
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Thu, 11 June 2015
This week: we’re on the ground for WWDC and AltConf! We’ll tell you what it’s like. Plus: our favorite features announced at the WWDC keynote; why we have high hopes for Beats 1 radio on Apple Music; Phil Schiller discusses some of Apple’s more controversial product decisions in a surprising new interview; and, though it’s all cheers for consumers, we’ll tell you why some developers dread Apple’s yearly WWDC announcements.
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This week’s links
You should rewatch this WWDC opening with Bill Hader
iOS 9 s awesome two finger trackpad gesture is coming to iPhone
http://www.cultofmac.com/326041/ios-9s-awesome-two-finger-keyboard-gesture-is-also-coming-to-iphone/
At WWDC, clues that Apple is adding a stylus to the iPad abound
Apple’s new ‘Move to iOS’ app helps Android users switch to iPhone - buster
All the awesome features coming to your Apple Watch this fall
All the awesome features coming to your Apple Watch this fall
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Thu, 4 June 2015
This week: don’t expect hardware… we’ll tell you why the 2015 WWDC could be one of the tamest on record. Plus: Apple pretty much confirms Apple TV will be your home’s digital hub; Facebook’s an impenetrable fortress with too much power; and the tale of a Bay Area woman who just unknowingly junked her $200,000 Apple-1 computer… whoopsie!
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This week’s links
Your mind, the pinnacle of computing power
Apple TV will be the new digital hub for HomeKit
Apple Web TV service won’t launch at WWDC
Our Facebook page has been hacked, and it’s impossible to get it back
Bay Area woman accidentally junks $200,000 Apple-1 computer
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Thu, 28 May 2015
This week: Jony Ive’s big promotion has him leaving the design lab… is this step one of an Ive succession plan? Plus: the surprising suitability of Ive’s replacement, Richard Howarth; Apple VP Jeff Williams let’s some curious Apple Car comments slip; why Apple Watch will get a lot faster come fall; Leander reveals his fetish for the weird whispering women of Youtube; and stay tuned till the end for a very romantic Get To Know Ur Cultist!
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This week’s links
Relax with Bob Ross and his happy little trees
Leander’s weird whispering fetish videos!
And check out Kahney’s Korner!
Cars are ‘ultimate mobile device’ and other Apple insights from Jeff Williams - buster
Everything we know about Richard Howarth, Apple’s new ‘badass’ head of industrial design
Apples Watch apps are about to get the speed boost they desperately need
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Thu, 21 May 2015
This week: ok sure, Apple may have forever shelved plans for a proper television, but reports of a souped-up Apple TV debuting at WWDC will make you forget all that. Plus: the good stuff in Apple’s first Watch update; new Macbook Pros and iMacs get faster specs and bigger price tags; and Steve Jobs teaches bad actors a lesson they shan’t forget.
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.
This week’s links
Intro: Windows 95… still playing catch-up
Leander Witnessed this Noah Wiley/Steve Jobs showdown!
The first Apple Watch software update is here
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323215/the-first-update-for-apple-watch-is-here/#PUYyp37fYax6Bm8v.99
Apple launched a number of new Macs through the Apple Online Store today,
iPhone 6s might launch as soon as August - boostier
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323107/iphone-6s-launch-might-come-as-soon-as-august/#YiuHTVhs8MfYT31j.99
Michael Fassbender still doesn’t look much like Steve Jobs in first teaser trailer
New Apple TV with App Store and Siri will debut at WWDC
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Thu, 14 May 2015
This week: why the iPhone 6s could be the biggest “S” update yet; Nintendo promises 5 top-notch titles coming to iOS; the paltry earnings of top Mac App Store apps; and just when we thought we’ve seen every iPhone accessory imaginable, a new gadgets sneaks up on our behinds. We mean behind us. No. Just… just listen.
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And thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com the great music you hear in today's show.
This week’s links
Intro - What is Newton??
iPhone 6s could be Apple’s biggest ‘incremental’ upgrade of all time
Nintendo promises five top-notch smartphone games by 2017
You’ll never guess how little a Top 10 Mac app makes per day
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Thu, 7 May 2015
For years Apple has been reportedly working their magic on the worst device in every home—the remote control. And now, with a rumored new Apple TV on the the horizon, we’ll tell you why an Apple-hewn controller could be its flagship feature. Plus: how to create your own Apple Watch band; how to share your digital heartbeat with other lonely Apple Watch wearers; and we vote on our favorite new gadgets on an all-new Faves ’N Raves.
And stick around for CultCast 2nd hour with our guest, award-winning graphic designer and professor, Sean Adams. Sean shares his insights, tools, and tips for breaking into the design industry, building a name for yourself, and why everyone needs to care about design.
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This week’s links
Lonely Apple Watch buyers turn to the Internet to share their heartbeats
How to add your own custom band to Apple Watch
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321556/how-to-add-your-own-custom-band-to-apple-watch/#Ivbgo0IzCsI3UDAQ.99
How third-party bands are allowed to work with Apple Watch
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321601/how-third-party-bands-are-allowed-to-work-with-apple-watch/#lJjpFKGJb1YkI8R1.99
Apple’s aggressive music ambitions draw DOJ scrutiny
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321512/apples-aggressive-music-ambitions-draw-doj-scrutiny/#5GzQvcoTGIyGwQ6J.99
Patents suggest Apple TV wand full of Cupertino magic
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321683/patents-suggest-apple-tv-wand-full-of-cupertino-magic/#1pJCCHBRZ3kdQhGB.99
Apple is planning to launch its new TV box this summer
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321592/apple-tv-remote-is-getting-a-trackpad-this-summer/#5uzkVdaFRr8qlser.99
Help us pick this week’s Faves N Raves winner at Facebook.com/thecultcast
Get some inspiration from Sean Adam’s Design blog
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Thu, 30 April 2015
t’s been a week now that we’ve been living with the Apple Watch affixed upon our wrists, and in that time, we’ve curated a list of what we love, what we don’t, and our overall impressions of Apple’s newest trinket. And while some of us are smitten, not all of us are sold.
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This week’s links
Intro courtesy of the iToilet: Your interactive toilet
Discover will support Apple Pay starting this fall
Apple doesn’t want Watch apps that tell time
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/320953/apple-doesnt-want-watch-apps-that-tell-time/#T5ua46xXdd039QV5.99
Direct download: CultCast_177_-_A_week_with_Apple_Watch..mp3
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Thu, 23 April 2015
Apple Watch, inbound! And now that it is, we’ll take a look at some of the most useful Watch apps available, and just for fun, some of the stinkiest. Plus: the noteworthy differences between the Sport and Steel; why those “scratch test” videos shouldn’t trouble you; and finally, you’ll never believe what our ol’ pal and ex-Apple exec Scott Forstall is up to now...
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This week’s links
He’s mysterious and the ladies love him
Modeling’s a man’s job!
What does it take to scratch the Apple Watch Sport’s Ion X Glass?
Anxious buyers freak out about Apple Watch shipments
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/320014/anxious-buyers-freak-out-about-apple-watch-shipments/#3D2pqcXX721PrrYH.99
Apple gives devs chance to own Apple Watch before everyone else
You can now control PowerPoint presentations with your Apple Watch - erfon
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Thu, 16 April 2015
This week: why trying on the Apple Watch will make you a believer; our WWDC hardware predictions; why a recent acquisition might mean a revolutionary new iPhone camera; Leander reviews the new Macbook; and a very special wedding surprise for our very special Buster Hein.
Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!
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Join the twitter and Periscope party:
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This week’s links
This week’s intro: The Pitch
If you want you can donate to Buster’s wedding gift fund!
Good work Johnson, that’s one of them “super computers” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSfyoygA2g&spfreload=10
Karl Lagerfeld’s Apple Watch is almost as sexy as his gloves
How an in-store Apple Watch demo will make you a believer
Apple will kick off WWDC 2015 on June 8
J.J. Abrams rocks an Apple Watch at Star Wars Celebration
Apple’s latest acquisition could revolutionize iPhone camera
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Thu, 9 April 2015
This week: get’em while they’re hot! The Apple Watch is ready for pre-order, but the reviews are in, and they’re a mixed bag. Plus: what’s good in iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.3; how to get a free month of HBO NOW; Samsung is up to their old tricks; the new Macbook didn’t benchmark well, but it might not matter; and things get weird in an all-new Get to Know Your Cultist!
Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for much of the great music you hear in today's show.
This week’s links
Alex on twitter/periscope - @alexeheath
Erfon on twitter/periscope - @erfon
Buster on twitter/periscope - @bst3r
Alex E is going to resurrect the Milli Vanilli blazer and tights hottness
Damn George Michael got ALL the ladies
The 17 best Apple Watch tidbits from early reviews - buster
Apple retail guru Angela Ahrendts says “The days of waiting in line … are over”
OS X update brings Photos app and hundreds of new emojis - alex
iOS 8.3 is out with racially diverse emoji, new Siri languages, and more - buster
Samsung paid 500 fake fans to attend Galaxy S6 China launch - buster
Apple's ultra-thin 12-inch MacBook benchmarks on par with 2011 MacBook Air
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Thu, 2 April 2015
This week: Apple Watch apps are hitting the store, we discuss some of the most popular ones; if you want an Apple Watch you’ll need to pre-order—we’ll tell you why and how. Plus: we love selfie sticks; Leander's special way of “bookmarking” webpages; and… Periscope! We’ll tell you all about it and why it’s way better than Meerkat. And stay tuned till the end for Sh*t We’re Into for the non-Apple stuff we’re all really loving so sweetly.
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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
Come gawk at our incredible Periscopes
@erfon / @bst3r / @alexeheath
Apple is officially ready to accept your Watch app
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/317676/apple-is-officially-ready-to-look-at-your-watch-app/#pbul8XjCTcmS3cqZ.99
A big ol’ list of Apple Watch apps hitting the store
Apple Watch for Sale in Retail Stores by Reservation Only, No Walk-In Sales
iPad selfie sticks have officially become a thing
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/317539/ipad-selfie-sticks-have-officially-become-a-thing/#bRhJFXOS0VRGvlvQ.99
Watch Aaron Draplin make an awesome logo right before your eyes
Shite we’re into
Leander likes this awesome Stromer ST2 electric bike
Alex thinks this Cm4 Q Card iPhone case is the hottness
Buster is loving Sufjan Stevens' Carry and Loeol album and Wale’s The Album About Nothing featuring… Jerry Seinfeld
Erfon keeps rewatching Interstellar on Bluray cause it’s one of the best SciFi movies of all time
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Thu, 26 March 2015
This week: more rumors of a souped-up Apple TV coming in June, and we examine the softer side of Steve Jobs, as described in a new unofficial, Apple-backed biography. Plus: Skynet is the stuff of movies, but Elon Musk, Steven Hawking, and now Steve Wozniak, all believe AI is a big threat. Should we worried? You’re gonna want to unplug your Segway after this discussion. And stay tuned for an all new Faves N Raves where we pitch our favorite tech and vote on which is best!
Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode. Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!
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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: Owner of Segway dies on Segway
Watch Woz boss around on his not-yet-self-aware Segway
If you want to die on an electric bike, this model might be the one for you
Apple intends to show the device off at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in June - John Paczkowski at Buzzfeed News
Woz: ‘The future is scary and very bad for people’ - buster
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316728/woz-the-future-is-scary-and-very-bad-for-people/#Ewac565dD0UJ08a7.99
Apple officially loves new Steve Jobs bio, hated old one (Becoming Steve Jobs - Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli)
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316692/becoming-steve-jobs-officially-has-apples-seal-of-approval/#wXjYHoYsYaY0XbXx.99
Steve Jobs had to be convinced that multi-touch was the future - luke
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316829/steve-jobs-had-to-be-convinced-that-multi-touch-was-the-future/#r6kQLcfSjtBru1wF.99
Steve Jobs’ high school classmates cash in on their yearbooks - alex
Our Fave and Rave picks
Nokia Lumia 635 - $70. Yes... Leander chose a Nokia….
E3 Peak Electric Mountain Bike - $3000. Buster obviously cheated this week.
MacID iOS app - $4. Clearly the king of all picks.
Doxie Go WiFi Scanner - $180. It scans paper. How cool.
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Thu, 19 March 2015
This week: it’s kind of a big deal—Nintendo is finally bringing their games to iOS! Plus: the reviews are in, and people are loving the new Force
Our thanks to Harry’s for supporting this episode. Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.
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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
Erfon on twitter/instagram - @erfon
Leander on twitter/instagram - @lkahney
Buster on twitter/instagram - @bst3r
Duo Mobile makes 2-factor authentication easier
Nintendo gives in: Mario, Zelda and more are coming to your smartphone
Apple TV streaming service coming in June with 25 channels - buster
How Apple is sweetening the deal for potential TV partners - buster
Yahoo aims to kill passwords with on-demand codes - buster
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Thu, 12 March 2015
This week: we break down all that we know and still don’t about the Apple Watch, and Leander says why the $10,000 gold editions are totally opposite Steve Jobs’ vision for the company he co-founded. Plus: Apple quietly kills their iconic glowing logo; what we love and don’t about the new Macbook, and why some are not thrilled with its new “butterfly” keyboard; and with HBO Now coming exclusively to Apple… could big AppleTV changes be on the horizon?
Our thanks for Freshbooks for supporting this episode. FreshBooks is the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster. And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch. Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!
And Squarespace! Squarespace Seven doesn’t just have a redesigned interface, integrations with Getty Images and Google Apps, and new templates, they give you a bunch of tools to update your website on the go and view your metrics right on your iPhone. Try the new Squarespace free for two weeks Squarespace.com, and enter offer code CultCast at checkout to save 10% off any order.
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
Erfon on twitter/instagram - @erfon
Leander on twitter/instagram - @lkahney
Buster on twitter/instagram - @bst3r
Watch Sizing Guide
Apple quietly killed its glowing logo today
Why the $10,000 gold Apple Watch really winds me up
The new MacBook isn’t for you, it’s for the future
HBO Now will be an Apple exclusive for three months
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Thu, 5 March 2015
It’s time for all our Apple Watch hopes and dreams to come true. With the big event coming March 9th, catch our Spring Forward event expectations, all that we (think we) know about the Apple Watch thus far, how much each edition will cost, and our expectations for other Apple hardware announcements. Plus: why Apple watch will replace your keys; Apple adds cars to its list of products; and since the new Photos app for Mac just hit public beta, we’ll tell you what we like and don’t about Apple’s iPhoto replacement.
Thanks to lynda.com for supporting this episode. Learn to run your business better, become a photoshop ninja, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more. Lynda now has over 3000 courses for you to choose from, and now they’re offering our listeners a 10 day free trial. Learn all you want for free for 10 days, head on over to lynda.com/cultcast
And Audible, home of over 150,000 audio books from practically every genre in existence. Grab Leander's book, Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple's Greatest Products, for FREE with a 30-day Audible trial. The book is yours to keep even if you decide not to keep your Audible subscription. Get started now at audiblepodcast.com/cultcast
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
This week’s links
Intro - Will the Watch be Apple’s most personal device yet?
Careful with those drugs!
Apple officially wants to be recognized as a car maker
Apple will live stream March 9 Apple Watch event!
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/page/7/#d7rA7cRiwP8yMaxL.99
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ Watch event
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/314293/what-to-expect-spring-forward-apple-watch-event/#eHOevx8oH3GIyUkq.99
Apple could surprise us with 12-inch MacBook Air next week
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/314006/apple-surprise-us-12-inch-macbook-air-next-week/#I3JJwCowlRSVRWp9.99
Apple Watch will have ‘Power Reserve’ mode for saving battery life
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/313833/apple-watch-battery-life-power-reserve/#HjsOaOI70bj22JbE.99
Apple seeds first public beta of Photos app with OS X 10.10.3
Direct download: CultCast_169_-_The_Blizzard_Took_My_Internet.mp3
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Thu, 26 February 2015
This week: Apple might be eyeing 2020 for their first car, but you can catch our most wanted features and price expectations right now. Plus: Cupertino pay massive bonuses to poach top talent; the insane acceleration of Tesla’s new electric car; the new and notable from iOS 8.3 beta; Toyota says “no thanks” to CarPlay; and finally, your listener questions, answered!
Our thanks to Varidesk for their support! With models starting at just $275, Varidesk is the highest quality, least expensive way that we know of to get started with a standing desk. And you should absolutely check them out, because moving to a standing desk will change your life"
Annnnd Squarespace. Squarespace Seven has a redesigned interface, integrations with Getty Images and Google Apps, new templates, and impactful one-page websites called Cover Pages. Try the new Squarespace at Squarespace.com, and enter offer code CultCast at checkout to save 10% off any order.
And get control of your inbox and save a ton of time with Sanebox. Sanebox's algorithms learn which emails you want to see and puts the rest into a daily digest you can review or delete all one click. See how accurate it is with a free trial.
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for much of the great music you hear in today's show.
This week’s links
Erfon on twitter/instagram - @erfon
Alex E Heath on twitter/instagram - @alexeheath
Leander on twitter/instagram - @lkahney
Buster on twitter/instagram - @bst3r
Intro - It’s 1985, can Apple survive?
Happy birthday song in 3-part french horn
Watch these folks react to the insane acceleration of Tesla’s new P85D
Emojitype translates your texts into relevant emojis
Ste Smith reviews the Tesla P85+
Simon Phoenix is gonna be super happy about his new emoji icons
John Spartan doesn’t know how to use the three seashells...
Siri speaks 7 new languages in iOS 8.3
Apple adds 300 racially diverse emojis to iOS 8.3
Toyota vehicles won’t support CarPlay anytime soon
Check out this week’s fabulous listener-suggested topics on our Facebook page
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Thu, 19 February 2015
Jony Ive and his infamous design team aren’t simply creating the Apple products you use and love, their influence is reshaping Apple itself. On this episode, we look back at Jony’s humble start, and examine how Sir Ive and team became the powerful core of the world’s greatest company. Plus, we bet you just can’t wait to get behind the wheel of your very own Apple-made…. minivan? We'll fill you in on the latest Apple Car rumors.
Our sponsors have baller products!
With models starting at just $275, Varidesk is the highest quality, least expensive way that we know of to get started with a standing desk. And you should absolutely check them out, because moving to a standing desk will change your life.
Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and with their beatiful app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light. See it out in action and save 20% off your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cult.
And get control of your inbox and save a ton of time with Sanebox. Sanebox's algorithms learn which emails you want to see and puts the rest into a daily digest you can review or delete all one click. See how accurate it is with a free trial.
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: The iPhone call that started it all
The Shape of Things to Come: How an industrial designer became Apple’s greatest product
It’s time to rewrite Apple history — with more Jony Ive
Apple Gears Up to Challenge Tesla in Electric Cars
Touch ID might be coming soon to MacBooks, Magic Mice and trackpads
Our Under Review links:
Buster loves Darkroom on iOS for non-destructive photo editing.
Leander reviewed the Avea Bluetooth LED bulbs and liked them so much he went out and bought ten.
Erfon thinks the audio fidelity of Tidal’s music streaming service is incredible, but its Mac app is a stinker.
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Thu, 12 February 2015
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.
Our thanks to Varidesk for their support! With models starting at just $275, Varidesk is the highest quality, least expensive way that we know of to get started with a standing desk. And you should absolutely check them out, because moving to a standing desk will change your life.
Annnnd Squarespace. Squarespace Seven has a redesigned interface, integrations with Getty Images and Google Apps, new templates, and impactful one-page websites called Cover Pages. Try the new Squarespace at Squarespace.com, and enter offer code CultCast at checkout to save 10% off any order.
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!!
Don’t cross the streams!
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
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
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
If you like the X-Files, you need to watch Fringe - On Netflix
Alex liked Better Call Saul on AMC - TV or internet
Sopranos - Also available on Amazon Instant Video and HBO Go
Luther is a cop tracking down serial killers, and Buster likes it - BCC show available on Netflix
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Thu, 5 February 2015
This week: a curiously equipped mystery van has us wondering if Apple’s working on self-driving autos. Plus, we review all that Apple Watch apps can’t do; Sorkin’s Jobs’ biopic gets a cast, and not everyone is thrilled; Apple’s plans for a global “data command center”; and Macho Man Randy Savage helps us answer listeners questions in an all-new Get to Know Your Cultist.
Thanks to lynda.com for supporting this episode. Learn to run your business better, become a photoshop ninja, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more. Lynda now has over 3000 courses for you to choose from, and now they’re offering our listeners a 10 day free trial. Learn all you want for free for 10 days, head on over to lynda.com/cultcast
And Varidesk! With models starting at just $275, Varidesk is the highest quality, least expensive way that we know of to get started with a standing desk. And you should absolutely check them out, because moving to a standing desk will change your life.
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
This week’s links
Mr T wants you to treat your mother right
Leander wants to you go to the Spandau Ballet with him
Macho Man Randy Savage is the cream of the crop!
And he wants you to SNAP IT TO A SLIM JIM!!
Tesla should “borrow” from this handy prototype Apple Watch app
Mystery Van Could Be Apple’s Entry In Effort To Develop Driverless Vehicle
Why the Apple Watch’s first apps might disappoint you
Everything Apple Watch apps can’t do
Meet the official cast of the Steve Jobs movie
Apple’s failed Arizona sapphire plant will be $2 billion data ‘command center’
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Thu, 29 January 2015
This week: Apple has their best quarter ever; Apple Watch is coming in April; the best parts of the new iOS and Yosemite updates; Disney considers rebooting Indiana Jones; and then catch El Kahn’s TMI moment in Facts of Life, a new game where we mix real facts with fake ones then guess which is which!
Our thanks to Varidesk for supporting this episode. With models starting at just $275, Varidesk is the highest quality, least expensive way that we know of to get started with a standing desk. And you should absolutely check them out, because moving to a standing desk will change your life. Your buns will thank you.
And Automatic! Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and with their beatiful iOS app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light. Save 20% off your new Automatic plus get free shipping at Automatic.com/cult.
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.
On the show this week
This weeks links
Steve Ballmer isn’t so sure about the iPhone
Ahhhh, Venice...
The Facts of Life!
Apple reduces amount of free storage needed for updates with iOS 8.1.3
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/#q1jVfM4tvolRisHW.99
Apple releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 with Wi-Fi and Spotlight fixes
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/#q1jVfM4tvolRisHW.99
Apple shatters records with $74.6 billion in revenue, $18 billion in profit for Q1 2015
Revelations from Apple’s historic earnings call
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/#q1jVfM4tvolRisHW.99
Disney Eyeing Chris Pratt For Indiana Jones Revival
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Thu, 22 January 2015
This week: why Apple Watch will win the wrist war; we snap a pic with Patrick Stewart and he’s NOT amused; the good and bad of a Lucas-free Star Wars 7; Microsoft’s new Hololens look incredible; and we reveal some of our favorite apps and gear on an all-new Under Review.
PSA: Come hang out with Erfon live and bring your podcasting questions on Sunday the 25th at 1pm Pacific. Just head over to live.thecultcast.com
On the show this week
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Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and with their beatiful app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light. See it out in action and save 20% off your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cultcast.
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.
This weeks story links
How George Lucas Star Wars 7 Ideas Were Used By Disney
Steve Jobs rolls over in his grave: the iPad Pro could have a stylus
Goodbye Glass This is your last chance to get your hands on Google’s head up display
Apple Watch wins the wrist war before it starts
Also, watch these
The Knowledge Navigator is Apple’s computer of the future
Famous pals Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan do great impressions… of each other!
Hear why Martin Sexton is an American treasure
And here’s Erfon with a wax Patrick Steward
Our Under Review Picks
Buster - Near Lock for iOS and Mac unlocks your Mac when your iPhone is near. Free
Erfon - The Marantz HD-DAC1 headphone amp pairs beautifully with your iOS and Mac and delivers superb audio quality. $800
Alex - AllCast for iOS let’s you AirPlay your iPhone content to the Chromecast, Xbox, Roku, Amazon Fire stick—just about anything. Free or $5 to lose the ads and watermark
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Thu, 15 January 2015
This week: optical zoom and Force Touch rumored for the iPhone 6s; autonomous future-cars chauffeur us about; we’re back from Vegas with a full report on the best gadgets, technology, and trends from the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show; and for small fee, we cover your enemies in a layer of spectacular glitter. Yes... seriously.
Our thanks to Harry’s for supporting this episode. Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
Ask Erfon anything you want about podcasting on Sunday, January 25th at 1pm Pacific time! Bring your questions or just come hang out for an hour at live.thecultcast.com
BlackBerry gets caught tweeting from an iPhone
Obama wants US internet speeds to go way up and prices to go down
Apple eyes big improvements for iPhone 6s camera
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/308894/apple-eyes-big-improvements-iphone-6s-camera/#UhhTfbEFIUWs45lB.99
Musings on CES 2014 (discussion)
The coolest and most useful gadgets
Technology trends this year
Best we did at the show
Trends in new car tech
ENRAGE YOUR ENEMIES BY SENDING THEM AN ENVELOPE FULL OF GLITTER
Direct download: CultCast_162-1_Beware_our_Glitterbombs_3.mp3
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Thu, 8 January 2015
This week: someone tried to burn down the Mrs. Doubtfire house—time for a drive-by fruiting; prepare thy wrists, the Watch cometh in March; details on a radically new Macbook Air; and… as promised! With over 430,000 Instagram followers, @withhearts joins us to talk mobile photography, his favorite photo apps and gear, and his tips for capturing beautiful images with your favorite iDevice.
And guess what?? This episode is brought to you by Squarespace!
Squarespace recently launched the latest version of their platform, Squarespace Seven, which has a completely redesigned interface, integrations with Getty Images and Google Apps, new templates, and an incredible feature called Cover Pages. Try the new Squarespace, at Squarespace.com, and enter offer code [show’s offer code] at checkout to get 10% off.
And thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com for all the great music you hear in today's show.
The sexy dudes on this episode
Erfon “the-perfect-six-pack-abs” Elijah
Cory Staudacher aka @withhearts
Buster/Alex/Leander are drunk in Las Vegas. They’ll prob. be back next week.
This week’s links
Intro - Don’t you f#cking call it an iWatch! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cux9T9wvERs&spfreload=10
Someone tried to set the Mrs. Doubtfire house on fire!
Apple transforms retail stores into art galleries for ‘Start Something New’ campaign
Apple Watch launch expected in March, retail training set for mid-February
Apple’s next major Mac revealed: the radically new 12-inch MacBook Air
Cory uses this stuff
An iPhone 6 Plus and a Canon 5D Mark III
Joby Gorilla Pod
Vsco Cam (he likes the M5, P5, and A5 presets)
Manual Custom Exposure Camera give you fine-tuned control
Filterstorm to remove stuff from your photos… like guys flashing their nipples
Average Camera Pro combines multiple pictures into one. Good at giving water that “glass look"
Cortex Cam works well for taking low-light photographs
His favorite sexy sax man
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Thu, 1 January 2015
This week, on our maiden episode of 2015: The story of an iOS developer who gave a gift so generous, it went totally viral; Discovering new apps and podcasts on iTunes is an awful experience, but we know how to fix it; plus, how Steve Jobs contributions helped build the new Disney...
And stay tuned for an all-new CultCast 2nd Hour! Pro photographer David Hobby shares his favorite gear for travel pics, his tips and tactics for taking great travel photos, plus his street photography advice will help you not get punched...
Thanks to lynda.com for supporting this episode. Learn to run your business better, become a photoshop ninja, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more. lynda now has over 4500 courses for you to choose from, and now they’re offering our listeners a 10 day free trial. Learn all you want for free for 10 days, head on over to lynda.com/cultcast
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
Erfon on twitter/instagram - @erfon
Leander on twitter/instagram - @lkahney
Buster on twitter/instagram - @bst3r
This week's intro
iOS dev pays off his parents’ mortgage for Christmas
iPhone 6 drives App Store to new download record
Apple Pay comes to gas pumps in 2015
How Jobs helped shape the new Disney
2nd Hour Links
David Hobby on twitter:
Learn how to light on his Strobist site:
His favorite travel camera is the Fuji X100S: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HK8ZBE0
The Fuji X100T is the newer version of the X100S: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NF6ZGY6
David loves the book The Passionate Photographer: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0321719891
David’s lynda catalog of courses (please use lynda.com/cultcast to sign up):
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Thu, 25 December 2014
With 2015 nearly upon us, we pick our favorite tech, iOS apps, Mac apps, movies, and tv shows—everything that delighted us in 2014, on this very special, far too long, last-episode-of-the-2014 CultCast.
Thanks to lynda.com for supporting this episode. Learn to run your business better, become a photoshop ninja, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more. Lynda now has over 4500 courses for you to choose from, and now they’re offering our listeners a 10 day free trial. Learn all you want for free for 10 days, head on over to lynda.com/cultcast
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for much of the great music you hear in today's show.
On This Episode
Boostier Hhhheine - @bst3r
Erfon Elijah - @erfon
Adam Christianson - @maccast
And def. check out
Our fave Tech Products
Our fave Mac Apps
Our fave iOS Apps
Our fave iOS Games
Our fave Movies
Our fave Christmas Movies
Our Fave TV Shows
The Walking Dead
Once Upon A Time
YoungArts Master Series
Game of Thrones
Breaking Bad
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Your mom!
Direct download: CultCast_159_-_2014_Favorite_Stuff-A-Sode.mp3
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Thu, 18 December 2014
Merry CultCast boys and girls! This week: Santa gets a little “grabby”; Apple wins a major lawsuit; our iPhones deserve "rollover" data plans; the incredibly low payouts artists get from Spotify; and the high-end gifts we really want but will never get on an all-new Get To Know Your Cultist.
Thanks to Audible for supporting this episode. Audible, the home of over 150,000 audio books from practically every genre in existence. Grab Leander's book, Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple's Greatest Products, for FREE with a 30-day Audible trial. The book is yours to keep even if you decide not to keep your Audible subscription. Get started now at audiblepodcast.com/cultcast
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
Announcement!
Join us for a live CultCast hangout on Saturday, December 20th, 1pm. Just head to live.thecultcast.com
Links to this week’s stories
Apple wins at last: iTunes DRM was ‘genuine improvement,’ jury finds
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/306320/apple-just-won-1-billion-ipod-lawsuit/#UiLVQyJJBqkLYx8W.99
T-Mobile’s Un-carrier 8.0 plan is rollover minutes for your data
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/306304/t-mobiles-un-carrier-8-0-plan-rollover-minutes-data/#LmLZQq3vYRJ4wmFJ.99
Bose plans to take on Beats with its own music streaming service
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/306275/bose-plans-take-beats-music-streaming-service/#By8zxRZ3eKmZI4Im.99
The expensive Christmas gifts we’ll never get
Leander is drooling over this $16,000 road bike: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/performance_race/emonda/
Alex and Erfon want to find this $1300 Fuji X100T camera under their tree: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x100t/
Buster wants the new $2000 full-frame A7 II from Sony: http://www.wired.com/2014/11/sony-alpha-a7-mark-2/
This $3000 electric bicycle Erfon wants will have you blasting up hills like rocketman: http://www.currietech.com/eflowebikes/eflow-e3-nitro-l-4
Leander wants a 4K tele but needs to convince his wife:
Erfon drove the BMW i3 at CES this year, and if can muster $40,0000 he’s gonna buy it:
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Thu, 11 December 2014
This week: the Sony hack reveals all sorts of juicy Jobs movie tidbits; HBO uses Game of Thrones to break big cable’s iron grip; iPod Classic prices skyrocket as fans scramble to buy them; we’ll tell you how to get some fantastic iOS games absolutely free; and then we pitch our favorite tech and vote on which is best… it’s an all new Faves ’N Raves.
Thanks to lynda.com for support this episode. Learn to run your business better, become a photoshop ninja, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more. Lynda now has over 4500 courses for you to choose from, and now they’re offering our listeners a 10 day free trial. Learn all you want for free for 10 days, head on over to lynda.com/cultcast
And a big thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com for the great music you hear in today's show.
This week’s stories
HBO will use Game of Thrones to break cable’s iron grip
Fans scramble for iPod Classic, the music player Apple killed off
Sony hack reveals dirty secrets behind Aaron Sorkin’s Steve Jobs movie
Jeff Daniels slated to play ex-Apple CEO in Steve Jobs movie
Pocket Gamer will give away a top-rated iOS game every day for two weeks
This week’s intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12bojHojBKY&spfreload=10
And these vids….
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Thu, 4 December 2014
This week: how’s about that new Star Wars trailer! Plus, warm up the tele—Woz is getting a tech-filled reality TV show; we divulge our new favorite apps; we answer some ridiculous Qs in an all new get to know your Cultist; and finally, Steve Jobs denies Leander Kahney’s attempted handshake not once, but TWICE. Leander recounts the tale. We die laughing.
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This week’s links
Stephen colbert explains the new light saber
Microsoft declares iPhone 6 most popular device of 2014
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/304919/microsoft-declares-iphone-6-popular-device-2014/#vJp4j5PCj2W
Steve Wozniak is about to become a reality TV show
Get to Know Your Cultist - ultra mega edition - tons of great Qs here
Leander’s favorite band every is Blancmange
Woz opens a hotel door with his iPhone 6, gets mean comments
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Thu, 27 November 2014
Gobble gobble yaaa’aall! Ever wonder what a Thanksgiving meal with Tim Cook might be like? Ok, maybe not, but come imagine it with us anyway. Then: why Apple quietly included 4K support in iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2; and Amazon is building an ad-supported Netflix streaming competitor.
Plus stayed tuned for the CultCast gift guide! We’ll talk about the products we’d love to get as gifts this year.
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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.
Links to this week’s stories
Jeff Goldblum on the iMac
iPad Air 2 and iPhone 6 secretly support 4K video
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/304077/ipad-air-2-iphone-6-secretly-support-4k-video-playback/#8Da6Z6w4ED8xfU83.99
The Van Damme splits you have to see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7FIvfx5J10&spfreload=10
And check out this classic Van Damage montage!
And this one for some epic splits!
But only watch this one if you’re ready to party
Gifts we talked about
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Thu, 20 November 2014
This week: Uber’s crazy culture is making the news, but we want to party with their brogrammers; why we’re not so jazzed on Apple Watch apps; why the next iPhone might feature a massively improved camera; why Steve Jobs drowned the first iPod prototype; and finally, what we like and don’t about the gadgets and Apple accessories we’re reviewing—it’s an all-new Under Review.
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for much of the great music you hear in today's show.
This week’s stories
Tick tock, devs: WatchKit brings tools for making Apple Watch apps
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/303529/watchkit-arrives-giving-developers-ability-make-apple-watch-apps/#qvyUCg4qDBS0ZZY6.99
Sony’s new sensor could bring 4K video to next iPhone
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/303429/sonys-new-camera-sensor-bring-4k-video-next-iphone/#Wf73w0FPWaZz4WxW.99
Apple May Introduce 'Biggest Camera Jump Ever' in Next-Generation iPhone
Some OS X Yosemite Users Still Experiencing Wi-Fi Connection Issues Even After 10.10.1 Update
Why Steve Jobs drowned the first iPod prototype
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Thu, 13 November 2014
This week: huge news in the fight for an open internet; Youtube’s Music service confuses us; Apple Pay is like, the payment of the future, man; big Black Friday deals on Apple’s newest gadgets; the go-to apps we keep on our home screens, and sooooo much more.
This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity's Ten Days or Whatever of Kwanzaa! You give Cards Against Humanity $15 and they'll send you ten mystery gifts for the ten days or whatever of Kwanzaa. Space is limited to the first 250,000 people who sign up at HolidayBullshit.com.
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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.
Links to this week's stories
YouTube delivers the music streaming service you’ve been waiting for
Pres. Obama comes out strong to support an open internet -https://www.fightforthefuture.org/hugewin/
Apple Pay is such a hit, event Google Wallet is seeing a big increase in usage
Netflix for iOS Updated With iPhone 6 Support, 1080p Video for iPhone 6 Plus
Apple’s new tool will nuke your phone number from iMessage forever - alex
Best Buy Discounting iPads, iPhones, Macs, and More for Black Friday
Home screen apps - the goto apps we keep on our home screens
Buster: Product Hunt, Acorns
Erfon: cPro Craigslist Client, Newsify
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Thu, 6 November 2014
This week: more rumored details of the 12-inch "iPad Pro”; 755 more Emojis coming soon to your iDevices; with Christian Bale out, we make our list of the actors that definitely *shouldn’t* replace him in the Sorkin-penned Jobs movie; and finally… nude or not? Do you keep your iDevices bare or covered up in a case? We ponder the pros and cons and ask the question: why are so many iPhone and iPad cases horrid pieces of garbage? We’ll pitch some of our faves, too.
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And Audible, home of over 150,000 audio books from practically every genre in existence. Grab Leander's book, Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple's Greatest Products, for FREE with a 30-day Audible trial. The book is yours to keep even if you decide not to keep your Audible subscription. Get started now at audiblepodcast.com/cultcast
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
Links to today's stories, aka, reading material for your toilet time
CNN caught using Microsoft Surface as iPad kickstand - buster
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/302105/cnn-hid-ipads-behind-microsoft-surface-mid-term-coverage/
CurrentC’s Apple Pay ban to expire in ‘months, not years’ - alex
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/301972/currentcs-apple-pay-ban-expire-months-years/#ebZFJiMCsOzIdxJO.99
12.2-inch iPad Pro could be thinner than the iPhone 6 Plus - alex
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/301811/12-2-inch-ipad-pro-thinner-iphone-6-plus/#WIoaajYWxPZw5Toj.99
Christian Bale bails on Steve Jobs movie - buster
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/301876/christian-bale-says-hes-steve-jobs-deserve-turns-role/#8yLuOTa1LJTZKczj.99
Michael Fassbender in talks to play Steve Jobs after Christian Bale bails - alex
Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/302022/michael-fassbender-talks-play-steve-jobs-christian-bale-bails/#pBaTpoRzv6PIRSuu.99
Amazon Prime’s an even greater deal with unlimited photo storage
Your keyboard is about to get 755 new racially diverse emojis - booster
Apple Watch Pricing to Reportedly Start at $500 for Stainless Steel, $4,000 for Gold
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Wed, 29 October 2014
This week: the war on Apple Pay has begun. We’ll tell you why some of the biggest retailers are moving to block it, and all about the ridiculously dumb app they want you to use instead. Plus, our 72-hour review of the iPad Air 2; the FTC sues AT&T for throttling your data; Christian Bale is your next Steve Jobs; and we pitch our favorite tech and apps then vote on which is best—it’s an all-new Faves ’N Raves. And Faves N Raves. And….
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Links to this week’s stories:
FTC finally sues AT&T for throttling unlimited data plans
Inside the war on Apple Pay that’s doomed to fail
Why Christian Bale will play an amazing Steve Jobs
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Thu, 23 October 2014
This week: the iPad Air 2 reviews are in, and not everyone’s in love; Cult of Mac spends a day with Apple Pay; Yosemite and iOS 8.1 Continuity blows. our. minds; a potential cure for the painful #6PlusPinch; some welcome changes rumored for Beats Music; and we wrap with our favorite movie trilogies of all time in an all-new Get To Know Your Cultist.
And Smile Software. TextExpander touch 3 for iOS saves you time and effort by expanding your short abbreviations into full blocks of texts, code and more. Plus now includes a custom keyboard so you can use your abbreviations in any iOS app, including Mail and iMessage. See it in action at smilesoftware.com/cultcast We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear on today's show.
Links to this week's stories Early reviews of latest iPads praise new hardware, but wish for more Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/300493/ipad-air-2-ipad-mini-3-review-roundup/#6pJpRhGHdP6q3Lhi.99
Everything you can buy with Apple Pay starting today - buster
New iOS 8.1 features you need to know
Learn our favorite movie trilogies of all time in our new Get To Know Your Cultist! |
Thu, 16 October 2014
Fresh off the Apple event, our impressions of iPad Air 2, the iPad Mini 3, the big beautiful iMac with 5K display, and the updated Mac Mini. Plus, our favorite Continuity features of Yosemite and iOS 8.1; and HBO makes a move to offer all us cable cutters the a la cart TV we’ve always wanted. Boom. CultCast 149. Now ready for your listening pleasures. Our thanks to Squarespace for supporting this episode. Squarespace 7 is now live, and it’s the biggest update in years. Now building a beautiful website is easier than ever. See it in action and grab a free trial at Squarespace.com and use code “CultCast” at checkout for 10% off any order. And thanks to Sworl! With the free Sworl iOS App you can print, frame and deliver beautifully wrapped photos, quickly and easily, all from your iPhone in less than 3 minutes! They’re great, easy gifts, too. Download the app from the App Store or learn more at GetSworl.com, and save 20% off your first order with code “CultCast” at checkout. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
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Wed, 8 October 2014
It’s official, friends: on October 16th, Apple will hold yet another hardware event, so ready your wallets, cause another round of gadgets is headed our way… we’ll run through our list of iPad and Mac expectations. Plus, ever wonder what it’s like to have a brand new iPhone 6 Plus stolen right out of your hands? Well we can tell you first hand, and we want your help to catch the crooks. All that and this week’s best Apple stories on our newest CultCast! Thanks to Lynda.com for sponsoring this episode! With almost 2997 high quality video courses taught by industry-leading experts, Lynda.com will help you master virtually any application, all on your own time and at your own pace. Learn all you want for free for 7 days with a free trial. Try it now at Lynda.com/CultCast And Smile Software! TextExpander Touch from Smile let’s you expand short abbreviations you type on your iOS device into full blocks of text, code, pictures, and more. Plus now it will work in any iOS app and it syncs perfectly with the snippets you create on TextExpander for Mac. Visit smile software.com/cultcast and see it in action.
This week's stories Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/299089/way-long-apple-sends-invites-october-16th-event/#KLwPAbL5q2LDCe0G.99 Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/299082/ipad-air-2-dummy-unit-show-apple/#6YtuBbKX72jfFwzw.99 Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298866/full-ipad-air-2-details-leak-ahead-next- Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298932/crazy-rumor-claims-apples-12-inch-ipad-will-run-ios-os-x/#XpIspl2hJr4z81yb.99 Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298927/iphone-6-plus-proving-popular-even-apple-expected/#J5xG4VBcTjxOBcmw.99 Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298782/visiting-steve-jobs-last-resting-place/#2h9Gq7G63CxqcXbv.99 Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/298887/seller-100000-iphone-prototype-looking-forward-apple-canceling-auction/#hVKVMMSt7jgTjEjr.99
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Thu, 2 October 2014
This week: it’s no coincidence—your love for Apple and their pretty gadgets was Steve Jobs' master plan... Then, Bendgate might seem overblown, but where there’s smoke there’s fire; we love our iPhone 6 Pluses, but dear lord, they’re huge… And finally, Jony Ive gains a counterpart in Apple's newest Industrial Designer.
Direct download: CultCast_147_-_Extra-Gadgetal_Affairs.mp3
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Wed, 24 September 2014
Bendgate! Some say it’s Antennagate 2.0, but is there a legitimate issue happening here? We’ll tell you what we think about these “bent” iPhones… Then, we’ve used it for a whole week—catch our updated impressions of iPhone 6. Plus, why you should hold off on installing iOS 8.0.1, and what you can do if you already have. And finally, it’s not just the big screen, there might be another reason the iPhone 6 has been impossible to buy. We’ll tell you our stories from launch day…
Get bent: The shocking history of bent smartphones Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297404/get-bent-shocking-history-bent-smartphones/#meDRYmDMUlBTZRd6.99 Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/297322/iphone-6-final-review-stages-ahead-china-launch/#zZ47kGckfiQhG27u.99 Applecare Plus, Squaretrade, or no insurance? (discussion) |
Wed, 17 September 2014
The reviews are in! We’ll tell you what people love and don’t about the iPhone 6... Then, RIP, iPod Classic. We remember the humble beginnings of the device that built the new Apple. And finally, Apple announced a base price of $349 for the Apple Watch, sure, but the prices for the other editions might make even Rolex envious. All that plus the lesser known features of iOS 8; how to get U2 out of your iTunes; and a new social video app has us taking more selfies than ever. Free with space on your Mac with Clean My Mac 2 by Macpaw! http://macpaw.com/cultcast And get up off your butt, stand during your workday with one of Varidesk's afforable standing desks! Check them out at Varidesk.com and enter CultCast in the "how did you hear about us" section.
Apple launches site to help you remove U2’s free album forever http://www.cultofmac.com/295975/apple-launches-site-help-people-remove-u2s-shitty-free-album/#U2z0xVlLHli6WyP7.99
A sad day for the people of 4Chan - Apple’s two-factor authentication now protects iCloud backups http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/09/apples-two-factor-authentication-now-protects-icloud-backups/ Apple confirms iPhone 6 NFC chip is only for Apple Pay at launch http://www.cultofmac.com/296093/apple-confirms-iphone-6-nfc-apple-pay/#xoYOeFJkifiIY8T5.99 Apple will make 15 cents for every $100 spent on Apple Pay http://www.cultofmac.com/296086/apple-will-make-15-cents-every-100-spent-apple-pay/#sfu9GDJdpOOZtSGi.99 An illustrated history of the iPod and its massive impact http://www.cultofmac.com/124565/an-illustrated-history-of-the-ipod-and-its-massive-impact-ipod-10th-anniversary/#GZ5TRFJhQwUSRFVX.99 Gruber takes a stab at future Watch Pricing http://daringfireball.net/2014/09/apple_watch?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
Direct download: CultCast_145_-_Death_of_a_Classic-new.mp3
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Wed, 10 September 2014
Decision time: Which iPhone 6 is right for you? We’ll walk you though the features of both new iPhones and help you make that very decision in time for the pre-order.
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Thu, 4 September 2014
This week: The Fappening! How did so many high-profile celebrity nudies leak for all to see, and is an iCloud flaw responsible for the debacle? We’ll tell you what happened, how it happened, and how you can keep your nude selfies safe from prying eyes. Plus, our predictions for Apple’s September 9th media event—we dust off crystal balls and reveal our predictions of the iPhone and iWatch models and specs we expect to be unveiled on the big day.
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Direct download: CultCast_143_-_Our_iWatch_and_iPhone_6_Predictions.mp3
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Thu, 28 August 2014
This week: Mark your calendars for Sept. 9th, friends, cause iWatch is nigh! Plus, an insanely accurate iPhone 6 leak hits Youtube; the apps we use to send our friends and family money; why everyone’s buzzing about Hyperlapse; rumors of a 12.9-inch iPad resurface; we discuss some listener feedback; and privileged apps that live in our menu bars. We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.
Link to this week's stories iWatch will debut alongside iPhone 6 on September 9th http://www.cultofmac.com/292911/apple-reveal-iwatch-alongside-iphone-6-september-event/#tfDMcHqtvBBkVp4R.99 We read listener feedback (discussion) Contribute yours at www.thecultcast.com/feedback Which apps live in your menu bars? We'll tell you ours (discussion) |
Thu, 21 August 2014
This week: Steve Ballmer finally lands the perfect job; NFC and your iPhone make credit cards obsolete; iPhone 6 gets even faster data access; new photos gives us our best look yet at a 4.7-inch iPhone 6; an Apple ad so good it wins an Emmy; APPL stock hits an all-time high; and, behold, Podcasting turns 10! Oh, and it’s growing like crazy, too. Thanks to Lynda.com for sponsoring this episode! With over 2,800 high quality video courses taught by industry-leading experts, Lynda.com will help you master virtually any application, all on your own time and at your own pace. Learn all you want for free for 7 days with a free trial. Try it now at Lynda.com/CultCast
We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show. |
Thu, 14 August 2014
This week: Robin Williams. We remember the incredible passion, talent, comedy and heartbreak of one life’s great artists. Then, stay tuned for this week’s best iPhone 6 and iPad rumors; Oculus Rift coming to OS X; the good, bad, and ugly of iTunes Family sharing; and we pitch our favorite tech and apps in an all-new Faves N’Raves. Our thanks to Smile Software for supporting this episode! If you haven't tried TextExpander from Smile software, you’re missing out on one of the most useful apps available for the Mac and iOS.
And Automatic! Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and paired with their beautiful app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light. See it out in action and save 20% off your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cultcast. |
Thu, 7 August 2014
This week: iThieves, beware! Find My iPhone is now a tool of vigilante justice; iPhone 6’s release date gets leaked; we reveal our favorite must-have apps for Mac and iOS; why the next iPhone could ship with 32GB standard; and we wrap’er up with all-new Get To Know Your Cultist: movie edition! Thanks to Lynda.com for sponsoring this episode! With over 2,000 high quality video courses taught by industry-leading experts, Lynda.com will help you master virtually any application, all on your own time and at your own pace. Learn all you want for free for 7 days with a free trial. Try it now at Lynda.com/CultCast And Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create your own professional website, portfolio, and online store. For a free trial and 10% off, visit Squarespace.com and enter offer code “CultCast" at checkout. A better web starts with your website. |
Thu, 31 July 2014
This week: with over 300,000 followers, we welcome back professional (and paid!) Instagram’er Cory @WithHearts Staudacher to share his iPhone photo editing tips and reveal which camera apps he relies on daily. Plus, why our cities deserve municipal internet; unlocking your iPhone gets legal… again; great changes on the horizon for Apple's Podcasts app; and our musings on the freshly-updated 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros. Cheerio, guvs! Our thanks to Squarespace for supporting this episode! Ahh, Squarespace, future home of Buster's Beard Kits, it's the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create your own professional website, portfolio, and online store. For a free trial and 10% off, visit Squarespace.com and enter offer code “CultCast" at checkout. A better web starts with your website. And we couldn't forget a big thanks to TextExpander. If you haven't tried TextExpander from Smile software, you’re missing out on one of the most useful apps available for the Mac and iOS. TextExpander saves you time and effort by expanding short abbreviations into frequently-used text, pictures, code blocks, and more, and it's an application we use every single day. Try it out for free at http://smilesoftware.com/cultcast |
Thu, 24 July 2014
This week: William Shatner is the coolest grandpa ever; to take on Apple, Microsoft doubles down on design; Apple inches closer to a digital wallet; why the Apple on your iPhone 6 could glow; iBeacons are a marketer’s best friend; and then… if you could ride any animal into battle, what would it be? We’ll answer that question and more on an all-new Get To Know Your Cultist. Thanks to Lynda.com for sponsoring this episode! With over 2,000 high quality video courses taught by industry-leading experts, Lynda.com will help you master virtually any application, all on your own time and at your own pace. Learn all you want for free for 7 days with a free trial. Try it now at Lynda.com/CultCast And a big thanks to Kevin MacLeod for all the great music you hear on this week's episode. Links to todays stories: OS X Yosemite beta goes public — here’s how to get it http://www.cultofmac.com/288717/apples-os-x-yosemite-public-beta-live/#5TqpPA3ODgazIybP.99
http://williamshatner.tumblr.com/ http://www.cbsnews.com/news/microsoft-makes-design-central-to-its-future/ Apple’s mobile payments solution could arrive in the iPhone 6 this fall http://www.cultofmac.com/288607/apples-mobile-payments-solution-finally-arrive-iphone-6-fall/#YtuFpUY3cdZYeBkJ.99 http://www.cultofmac.com/288316/apple-orders-insane-number-new-iphones-5-5-inch-model-faces-setbacks/#FTtKB7oWcfRavQKE.99 Glowing Apple logo could serve up alerts on iPhone 6 http://www.cultofmac.com/288148/glowing-apple-logo-serve-alerts-iphone-6/#XvLprk5SVvBdgi0p.99 All the little tweaks Apple added to iOS 8 beta 4 http://www.cultofmac.com/288205/new-stuff-ios-8-beta-4/#GXlAAx0rCkmvz1IM.99 A look at the redesigned iTunes 12 in OS X Yosemite beta http://www.cultofmac.com/288212/itunes-12-tour/#siIZOsCFJShLeyFx.99 Apple’s iBeacons are paying off for advertisers in a huge way http://bgr.com/2014/07/23/apple-ibeacon-advertising-stats/? |
Thu, 17 July 2014
This week: Chicks on tech! Plus, rumored Apple tech could give weeklong battery life to your iPhone; why your grandma will love the new iTunes; Apple and IBM kiss and make up; Kim Kardashian’s iOS app makes way more than it should; Beats brings the marketing magic back to Apple; and we pitch our favorite apps and tech then vote on which one’s best—it’s an all new Faves N Raves! Our thanks to Smile Software for supporting this episode! If you haven't tried TextExpander from Smile software, you’re missing out on one of the most useful apps available for the Mac and iOS.
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Thu, 10 July 2014
This time on The CultCast: thirsty Germans drink the tears of Brazilian children! Ohhh, sorry. Too soon? Also on the docket: the secret Apple eBay store is back at it and selling iPhones at absurdly low prices; we pitch insanely great feature we hope Apple bakes in to Siri soon; a Youtuber gets his hands on the iPhone 6’s sapphire screen and its durability is hard to believe; and… GEEKN, the new segment where we divulge whatever gadget or activity we’re currently obsessing over. Stay tuned till the end for that. This week's stories: Secret Apple factory outlet is the cheapest place to get an iPhone 5 http://www.cultofmac.com/286607/apple-launches-new-secret-ebay-store-refurbished-iphone-5/#FdbhHhv6po5xSfuU.99 http://www.cultofmac.com/286521/siris-ultimate-killer-feature-remembering/#MEVH0hVBoZ7qG2lC.99 Steve Jobs was right: Tablet sales set to topple the PC market http://www.cultofmac.com/286533/steve-jobs-right-tablet-sales-set-topple-pc-2015/#IGbC7kXHvhRmEFEK.99 Total iBeacon shipments will blow past 60 million units by 2019 http://www.cultofmac.com/286670/ibeacons-shipments-will-pass-60-million-2019/#Jg1D8XxZ1xPo3QAW.99 iPhone 6 Sapphire display emerges unscathed from brutal scratch test http://www.cultofmac.com/286467/iphone-6-sapphire-display-comes-scratch-test-completely-unscathed/#U4ojRrsVz8WrxhwQ.99 Battery life will still suck on ultra-slim iPhone 6 http://www.cultofmac.com/286352/thinnification-iphone-will-suck-battery-life/#qXpG6jbAE8OxdRqe.99 http://www.cultofmac.com/286323/foxconn-ready-release-army-robots-build-iphone-6/#PeYEPBdHSxZLEEro.99 OS X Yosemite gets Dark Mode and other interface tweaks in third developer preview http://www.cultofmac.com/286422/os-x-yosemite-gets-dark-mode-interface-tweaks-third-developer-preview/#sF6o1skpLPXmyLAW.99 All the tiny new tweaks added in iOS 8 beta 3 http://www.cultofmac.com/286369/tweaks-added-ios-8-beta-3/#WSIIWkBSwkbJBiQJ.99 |
Thu, 3 July 2014
USA! USA! On this festive new episode, we reveal our favorite 4th activities and it’s clear Alex E Heath will be in jail by the 5th. Our thanks to Smile Software for supporting this episode! If you haven't tried TextExpander from Smile software, you’re missing out on one of the most useful apps available for the Mac and iOS.
Direct download: CultCast_134_-_Protect_your_appendages.mp3
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