David has car problems while Tim races a snow storm. Did you know the LEAF does not have a spare tire? Tim revisits the Fire HD 8 vs the Hire HD 7, and both of the guys are fed up with Apple’s online services. Finally, more on the Apple Watch and DC’s TV and movies.
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The new iPad Pro is big, thin, and slippery. I’ve owned mine for a month so far and have had several heart-stopping “Oops!” moments while nearly dropping it. Since discovering the FlexiShield iPad Pro Gel Case by Olixar, I’m breathing easier.
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A couple of years ago, I recommended some great iOS apps for learning Japanese on my website. I still like and use most of those apps regularly, especially Midori and Japanese.
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FINALLY got the show to under an hour but Skype problems and Virgin Media UK makes life hell for thee GMen. Hey why should it only be the listeners that have to suffer? The GMen also talk about the UK, New York, and now California initiatives to force mobile device makers to add a back door into our devices so they can see what stuff we’re doing. Sure, because how could THAT go horribly wrong?
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David Cohen is joined this week by friend of the show Owen Rubin, who has a serious tech-related injury to share. After discussing the joys of returning to direct IT Support, they geek out in a discussion about electric car vehicles pros and cons.
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Audio Hijack in its most basic sense is a way to capture audio from your Mac. If you want to record audio from a microphone, a website or an application, you can do that and a whole lot more. It looks so simple to use yet can also do many complex and rewarding audio tasks.
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Surveillance cameras are often considered creepy, but there are many uses that are not sinister at all. Keeping an eye on a sleeping infant, monitoring an elderly parent, or checking your home while traveling can all put your mind at ease. Foscam makes a number of monitoring cameras. Their new R2 Wireless IP camera is packed with useful features.
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The Huxton Laptop Sleeve is designed to protect a laptop with a 15-16 inch screen. The sleeve dimensions, 15.9 x 1.2 x 11.8 inches, can fit devices sized 15.2 x 1.2 x 10.5 inches. There is a zippered pocket to store smaller electronics such as an iPad or Kindle. Though well padded, the polyester material weighs less than a pound. Color options are black or midnight navy.
Well we lost some good people last week namely David Bowie and Alan Rickman but we don’t give in to being Under Pressure and turn to page 394. Sorry do podcast 589 anyway. Guy talks a bit about the Remix Mini he got last week and Gaz talks about trying to return his broken one. A few short topics in the middle section and we call it a show.
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No, MyMac has not become an Android site (unless Tim follows through on his threat to switch if Apple drops the headphone jack in the next iPhone), but while surfing around I found an article talking about a company called Jide. Never heard of them?
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Because the Secur SP-2000 Digital Solar Radio and LED Flashlightcontains a 300 mAh lithium battery pack that can be recharged in several different ways, it reduces a user’s dependence on a bunch of batteries or a power supply.
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Attention owners of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices that are full or nearing capacity. Help has arrived. Stop deleting a movie here or some video podcasts there or a few hundred photos elsewhere to free up a bit of space. PhotoFast’s MAX Extreme and Hello Kitty Lightning USB External iOS Storage mini-drives are the solutions to your storage crisis.
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Gaz and Guy speculate about the future of iOS by talking about a unique version of Android from a company called Jide. What the fork?
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Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss the meaning behind PineHead, CES coverage, Quack Tech. HumanCharger, VR, Oculus Rift, Google Play, Android, Russia, Space Flight, Star Wars, and much more!
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Have you got a spare iOS or Android device kicking around that’s just gathering dust? An older and now discarded iPhone perhaps? Why not turn it into a security device instead? Presence is an app and a service that turns your old iOS or Android device into a security camera with all the features you’d expect, such as motion detection, two-way video calling, and even the ability to turn plugs or lights on or off with the right accessory.
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The iRig Acoustic by IK Multimedia is a mobile microphone interface designed for acoustic instruments. This is the first such device for acoustic guitars. This interface has been designed to work with most acoustic guitars, classical guitars, and ukuleles.
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Satechi’s 10 Port USB 3.0 Premium Aluminum Hub has seven USB 3.0 ports to connect your devices to your Mac or Windows computer. With a transfer speed of up to 5.0 GB per second, you will be impressed with the speed boost you will see over ordinary USB 2.0 ports. With seven of them, the average user should see all of their USB needs met and then some.
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There was a time when laptop computers were strictly for use on the go, when you were away from your desk and needed to get work done. Laptops have become most people’s only computer, providing desktop like power with portability. In some cases you may want to keep your laptop in a more permanent place in your home, and UPPERCASE KRADL Air is a product for that scenario.
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For me, iOS games can be broken into two categories: games for deep-diving into, and games for playing for 20 minutes here and there. Air Attack 2, by Art In Games, falls into the latter category, and that’s not a knock on it by any means. It’s a beautifully rendered game with fluid gameplay that’s perfect for jumping in and out of quickly.
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Remember when there was pretty much one size for a tablet computer? When Apple came out with the original iPad it was 9.7-inches and the follow up Android tablets were much the same when they were released. Then in a desperate attempt to distinguish themselves from all the other Android tablets (and the iPad), the other companies started making them in different sizes.
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