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Summary: Casual dialogue about current events in tech.

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  • Artist: Michael Norton
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Podcasts:

 #61 – Spiraling Web Of Insanity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:59:32

This week the crew (joined by Nate for the first time in a while!) discuss Facebook Home's success/failure and iOS 7 speculation.

 #60 – Magic Healing Brush | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:49:18

Michael is joined by new regulars (site update incoming) Alex Knight and Abdel Ibrahim to discuss the latest announcements from Adobe.

 #59 – Selfie In The Shower | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:29:50

The crew (with Alex and Abdel returning as guests) discuss Google Glass, follow up on journalism and talk WWDC 2013.

 #58 – First? First? First? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:42:45

This week Michael and Nate delve into the Boston tragedy – and specifically the media response (or fail, as we call it). Then we try to get into the upcoming Apple Q2 results, but get sidetracked talking about WWDC and to-be-created-devices.

 #57 – Everyone’s A Shark | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:28:26

This week Michael and Alex talk Facebook Home, the latest update to the Pebble smartwatch and Twitter Music, with plenty of amazing tangents along the way.

 #56 – When Squarespace Attacks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:38:26

This week we discuss Squarespace 6 and both Harry and guest Alex Knight's departure from the service. Is it really so bad? Why is it so different from Squarespace 5? Listen as we discuss these questions, and more.

 #55 – Real Housewives Of Samsung | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:07:13

This week we [try to] talk about the unforced error that was Samsung's UNPACKED event, then we get into the Galaxy S4 and Android's future in general –with some iOS sprinkled in. We stay on the topic of Google and chat about the end of Reader's reign and what can take its place.

 #54 – Ooh, A Pony! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:03:08

This week, we cover Google Glass and its potential creep factor, Mailbox’s queue system and App.net’s free tier, along with a somewhat creepy shout out to @stevestreza that is also a Family Guy reference.

 #53 – Accidental Xanatos Gambit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:18:35

It's the iBand-not-a-watch-thingy show! Michael and Steve want to see a wrist-based device from Apple. Nate sort of doesn't. FIGHT! Then we get into some nebulous stuff on iOS 7, 10.9, iCloud, Maps, the iWork inspector and chat about Bungie's new upcoming game, Destiny.

 #52 – Blackberry Blackberry | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:50:44

This week Michael and Nate tackle RI... BlackBerry and their new offerings as well as Netflix and Sony's recent announcements.

 #51 – Storytime With Uncie Mike | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:15:00

Join us for another episode as we discuss Apple’s impending doom, the secret of the Apple TV, Vine and Blackberry 10; plus some fun rambling on the future of the Mac Pro.

 #50 – I Forgot Where I Was Going With That | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:45:30

This week we pay tribute to Aaron Swartz, talk about Kimdotcom's new venture and finish up with some conjecture on skeuomorphism – along with random iOS game talk.

 #49 – A Tablet Or A Sack Of Rice | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:20:54

Abdel Ibrahim joins Michael for a look back at the ridiculousness, terror and potential promise of CES 2013.

 #48 – It’s Like I’m Really Reading The Verge | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:11

We're back! This week we talk about the new craze of switching from an iPhone to a Nexus 4. We also talk a little shop about iOS in general, and what needs to change in iOS 7. We also bid farewell to Adam, and say hello to Harry and Steve!

 #47 – Everyday Go-To iPad | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:13:56

This week: Maps, subsidies and iPads are on the table, as well as the run time of The Hobbit (~2:45 if you're curious).

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