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A crazy week in the tech world means a fun show for TechFan! First, Google buys Motorola’s mobile devision for HOW MUCH? Yikes. Then, HP kills off not only the new WebOS devises, but all their consumer PC business to boot. Double yikes! Finally, would you rather have forty iOS games, or one Nintendo 3DS game?
Riots and 2005 Rumors – Episode 42
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It’s a mixed bag of the fun and deadly serious this week as David Cohen brings us up to date on the rioting, looting, and rampant disorder going on in London and the rest of the U.K. this week and how technology is playing a part. Then, in the second half of the show, Tim and David go back in time to May 2005, and take a listen to MyMac Podcast 27 in which then hosts Chad Perry and Tim Robertson (Yes, THAT Tim Robertson) had a segment in which they rated the current Apple rumors. How did they do? Listen to find out, it’s a can’t miss!
HP TouchPad – Cloning – Episode 41
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Tim Robertson has an HP TouchPad! Is it as good as an iPad? Should you consider buying one? Tim goes into depth after his first week with the tablet. Our new semi-regular segment Technology in the Movies kicks off with the concept of Cloning from the 1984 film Starman, staring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. We would love to hear your suggestions on what technologies in the movies we should talk about! Contact us below!
Things Are Better Now – Episode 40
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With David on vacation, Tim Robertson is joined by MyMac writers Donny Yankellow and Elisa Pacelli. Topics include ebooks, Lion, buying physical books, music, and movies compared to the electronic variety, great children’s software for the iPad, and how much better everything is now than it was in “the old days”.
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Solar Separates – Episode 39
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David and Tim delve into listener feedback. Netflix, Google +, and Final Cut Pro X are our returning champions. Also, why don’t everyone have Solar Panels on their roof nowadays? And what happened the the HiFi Separates industry?
Now in 3D! – Episode 38
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David Cohen and Tim Robertson turn to the iPhone and cool apps in the first segment. The iMainGo X speaker systems gets a workout, Songify, Robot Loves Kitty, Stitcher, X-Mini II Capsule Speaker, and more. In the second segment, Netflix, Google Plus, 3D movies, a new online movie idea, and much more are talked about.
Scruffy Florida – Episode 37
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David Cohen is in Botswana, Africa, and his audio quality via Skype is better than usual. Up first, David has a real beef with the Steam service, and Tim is sick of no good gamepads for the Macintosh. Other subjects include NASA, the Space Shuttle program, hacking cell phones and voice messages, News of the World, break-ups via FaceBook, Google Images searches, and a lot more.
Complaining Monkeys – Episode 36
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Tim and David discuss the 4th anniversary of the iPhone, Tim’s recent Apple store visit, streakers, noise from the tech press, and monkeys!
Location Location Location – Episode 35
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This week, David is joined by Darren Griffin, Co-founder and Editorial/Operations Director of PocketGPSWorld.com, a leading site for GPS gadgets and software. The conversation covers all things mapping, Darren’s computing preferences and the RIM/BlackBerry tailspin.
Movie Draft’s Mark O’Neill – Episode 34
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David Cohen sits in a car, with his iPad, to participate in TechFan this week. That’s dedication! Tim Robertson and David welcome special guest Mark O’Neill, the developer behind Movie Draft. If you have ever thought of writing a screenplay, this is the software for you! Also covered is WWDC 2011 and E3 2011. Wii U anyone?
Drunken Halo’s Justin Bryce – Episode 33
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Justin Bryce joins Tim Robertson to chat about the state of video games! As the host of Drunken Halo, Justin talks about the process of podcasting, his take on the E3, and much more.
The David Guy – Episode 32
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Mice, keyboards, and scanners, oh my. Tim and David discuss the lack of good keyboards, and what Tim has on his desk that may be the best keyboard ever made. Sick of changing batteries in your Magic Mouse? We have a solution for that as well. And how close are we really to a paperless office or home?
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Customizer 104/105
The Magic Charger for the Magic Mouse
Tillapaugh – Episode 31
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James Tillapaugh joins Tim and David in a chat about the Google I.O. event, Skype and Microsoft, and much more. Don’t mind the echo!
Do you know the way to San Jose? – Episode 30
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This week, David is not on business on California, so muses aloud about the real nature of tech privacy and the balance between story and gameplay in the video game industry.
20,000 Photos – Episode 29
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On this week’s show, David needs a fill in as Tim is doing his corporate mojo, and so Gaz joins the party. The ramifications of the Sony PSN security breach are dissected, and Gaz’s large photo library gets due consideration!
Enough Beta – Episode 28
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Tim and David have a few too many laughs this week. Portal 2 is out on the Mac, but why can’t Tim play it? Listener feedback, Beta Hardware, more on the Flip, Linux, and PSN round out the show. And Tim uses more adult language than usual.
RIP FLIP – Episode 27
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Tim and David delve into Amazon’s Android App store and disagree, then a short rant on the TSA performing pat downs on children. Also, Cisco has killed off the Flip, and Tim and David spend just a few moments on ideas that no one had at Cisco to rescue the produce, apparently. Finally, Nintendo is rumored to be releasing a new home console system very soon, so the topic turns to the Wii and what Nintendo should have in the next system.
Kids in a Tech World – Episode 26
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Tim Robertson and Kevin Shea sit down and discuss raising children in the tech-crazy world of today, how you can become certified in Apple technologies, and just how open is Google? Plus, who remembers At Ease?
Useful Tech Roundup – Episode 25
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Tim’s away this week, so it’s David on his own – slapping down on the Internet’s obsession with April Fool prank stories, and talking about some old and new gadgets that he’s been geeking out on.
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HyperMac iPad Stand
Iomega Peerless
Sony NEX-5 Camera
Smartdisk FlashTrax
Richard Phillips – Episode 24
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Best selling author Richard Phillips joins Tim and David to talk about publishing on the Kindle, the art of writing and creating, and his excellent book series, The Rho Agenda. Also, Tim takes the plunge and buys a new 11-inch MacBook Air, some listener feedback, and an and to our dedicated studio.
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