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Bite Size Tech is Back! Ep. 44: Future Full of Screens
I did the unthinkable yesterday and finally recorded a new episode of Bite Size Tech. This week’s topic is everyone’s apparent obsession with determining if the iPad can replace your laptop. I was gone for a while so I let the episode run a little over the 10 minute mark. I hope you
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Bite Size tech #26: I Didn't Want to be Sad
Are video game consoles dying? Are they already dead?! Let's put our feelings aside and look at the numbers.
Links discussed:
* Pew Research studies tech device ownership among American adults
* GfK studies media cunsumption habits of 13-54 year olds
* Sony's Q2 2015 earnings (PDF)
* Microsoft's Q1 2016 earnings
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Bite Size Tech #24: PC Does Whaaaaaat?
Flash needs to die, Samsung made a not-terrible smart watch, teenagers love Instagram, Nintendo might be making good decisions again, and the company that brought you the Scroogled campaign is back with something just as bad.
Links discussed:
* Critical security vulnerability on Flash
* Samsung Gear 2 review - Engadget
* WSJ poll of teenagers show what
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Bite Size Tech #23: Ctrl+Alt+Del on a Tablet is a Great Experience
Microsoft's quest to make the new Windows just like the old Windows, Elon Musk on the current limits of the Apple Watch, and why Starbucks supporting Apple Pay is a big freaking deal.
Links discussed:
* PC sales drop again - Gartner
* Elon Musk tweets about his Apple Watch
* Starbucks is implementing Apple Pay ASAP
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Bite Size Tech #22: Mispronounce All the Names!
Apple's new privacy policy is bat-**** insane, but in a good way. Also some really great writing from a few of my favorite up-and-coming tech writers...who's names I'm sure I butchered.
Links discussed:
* Apple - Our Approach to Privacy
* Metal on the Mac - Samantha Bielefeld
* Actual Formatted
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Bite Size Tech #21: The "S" is for Speed
Apple sells 13 million iPhones this weekend. I played with one and think its amazing (3D Touch is stellar!). And how Dropbox may be in a more delicate place than you tend to think.
Links discussed:
* Apple sells 13 million iPhones in its opening weekend
* Verge article on Dropbox's current struggles
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Bite Size Tech #20: Another BS Answer
iOS 9 is awesome, Elon Musk is crazy, and Tim Cook spits a little BS.
Links discussed:
* iOS 9
* MacStories iOS 9 Review
* Buzzfeed’s great interview with Tim Cook
* Apple’s Move to iOS app innundated with 1-star review on Play Store
* Elon Musk wants to launch 4,000 satellites for internet
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Bite Size Tech #19: Apple Continues to Fire on All Cylinders
My roundup of Apple's announcements last week. iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, watchOS, all the things!!!
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Bite Size Tech #18: 3 Best and Worst Things About The Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung thinks they can convince me to kick my iPhone to the curb and replace it with their Galaxy S6 Edge. Here's how it went.
Links discussed:
* An iPhone Lover's Review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
* Galaxy S6 Edge vs iPhone 6 Plus: Quick Camera Comparison
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Bite Size Tech #17: 3.6 Million is a Good Start
Wearable market more than triples over last year, iPhone leaks abound, and it turns out jailbreaking your phone isn't totally safe. And yes, I once again misname a Google product in the show (I meant Moto 360, not Moto X, sigh).
Links discussed:
* IDC reports Apple sold 3.6M Apple Watches in Q2
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Bite Size Tech #16: Back at It
Confirming that the official Twitter app is better than Tweetbot, the new hotness of the OnePlus 2, and why we shouldn't be making light of the Ashley Madison leak.
Links discussed:
* The Official Twitter App is Better Than You Think - BirchTree
* OnePlus 2
* The Ashley Madison Hack Should Scare You, Too - NY Magazine
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Impromptu Bonus Episode of Bite Size Tech
This this bonus episode I discuss my first impressions of Google's unexpected corporate shake up. This episode was recorded from my iPad with a terrible microphone and minimal editing options, so this is a little more "raw" than usual, but I still wanted to share.
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Bite Size Tech #14: A Mac User Tries Windows 10 for a Week
I left my Mac (mostly) behind spent a week with Windows 10. I liked some things, but there's still many more things I can't stand.
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Bite Size Tech #12: How Many Times Can I Misname "Android Pay"?
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CurrentC is finally coming in August, China lifts it's 15 year ban on video game consoles, and I proceed to mis-name Android's new mobile payment system numerous times.
Links discussed:
* Bloomberg reports CurrentC is rolling out in August
* China is ending its 15 year ban
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Bite Size Tech #11: Always a Safe Bet to Predict Something Will Fail
Postmark gives all their employees Apple Watches, Beme and Livetext launch, and Apple finally refreshes their iPod lineup.
* Fast Company - Poshmark gave Apple Watches to all their employees
* The Verge - Beme
* The Verge - Livetext
* Apple - New iPods released
* BirchTree - Who Even Buys iPods Anymore?
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Bite Size Tech #10: I Don't Want to Have to Talk About Privacy Again
This week's show hits FBI Director James Comey's insane comments on iOS security, whether you should install the iOS, watchOS, and OS X betas, and how Target is trying to stay relevant by modernizing their tech offerings.
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Bite Size Tech #9: Truly, truly, truly fantastic
More obscene data collection from the NSA, Safari gets called the new IE (shudder), Apple Music is awesome, Uncharted looks soooo good, and the Nintendo PlayStation sees the light of day.
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Bite Size Tech #8: I Should Be Able To Pronounce Satya
Microsoft is on the right track and may be leaving Windows Phone behind, Popcorn Time is making waves, Instagram needs to grow up, and Apple Music details come out.
Links discussed
* Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sees 'magical things' and 'tough choices' ahead - The Verge
* Popcorn Time for iOS passes 1 million