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  • Disregarding Viewing Distances
    Episode Notes

    Bo got a new TV and Brett has 20 questions for him about his new baby. But first we discuss long term follow up about Brett's AirPod's Pro and Apple Watch Series 6. And we very briefly discuss LG's future in the Smartphone world. 

     
    Bo's Pick: Timelapse of the Future

    Brett's Pick: 100 Days of SwiftUI

    Thanks for listening, if you would like to share any feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, feel free to let us on Twitter at Active Discourse.

    45 min
  • Bonus Content: CES, S21 Accessories and a USB Rant

    On our last episode, we went a little long and decided to cut our CES and S21 accessory conversation. But what we cut was a pretty good conversation and here now is a special bonus episode!

     

    • The Verge's Recap

      • https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/16/22234287/the-tech-trends-we-saw-kick-off-at-ces-2021

       

      • Razer's Project Hazel

        • https://www.razer.com/concepts/razer-project-hazel

         

        • LG's Rolling Phone

          • https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/12/22226532/lgs-rollable-phone-launch-release-date-ces-2021

          21 min
        • Considering the Galaxy S21

          Back in full audio fidelity this time! Bo and Brett discuss the Galaxy S21 series! We had so much to discuss with the S21, Accessories, CES… and LG, that we split this episode in Two.



          Today we overview the Galaxy S21 and Bo's opinions of it. Brett is on the outside looking in and happy about the screen and colors of the S21. Bo is super bummed about the loss of MST.


          Thanks for listening, if you would like to share any feedback, questions, or topic suggestions, feel free to let us on Twitter at Active Discourse.


          Bo's intrigue in Ovloop


          Bo's Pick: JCS Criminal Psychology


          Brett's Pick: Schitt's Creek

          44 min
        • One Last Episode About 2020
          Episode Notes

          Today on Active Discourse, Bo and Brett discuss their "nostalgia"… in a sense… for 2020. Brett starts off the show sharing his thoughts on the M1 MacBook Air and a new member of the family… a MacBook Pro 16". Bo discovered the magic of emergency services. 

           
          And lastly, 2020 had one last minute casualty… The audio quality of this episode. We'll figure out the issue by next time and we will talk very soon about the first topic of 2021, the Samsung Galaxy S21. 
           
          Articles discussed in today's episode.
           
          Apple Silicon Research
          https://mondaynote.com/arm-ed-mac-not-again-or-for-real-this-time-a3548eece86
           
          The Apple/Google COVID Tracking System
          https://www.macrumors.com/2020/04/10/apple-google-covid-19-contact-tracing/
           
          LG "won't give up" in mobile
          https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/lg-wont-give-up-on-smartphone-sales-hopes-for-profitability-by-2021/
           
          LG Redoing everything again
          https://www.reuters.com/article/us-lg-electronics-smartphone/lg-shakes-up-loss-making-phone-business-to-outsource-lower-end-models-idUSKBN28H0VD
           
          Flash is Dead in Safari
          https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/apple-seems-poised-to-end-adobe-flash-support-in-the-next-safari-release/
           
          Flash is Dead Everywhere
          https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/31/22208190/adobe-flash-is-dead
           
           
          Bo's Website:
          https://bolingen.me

          42 min
        • Next Gen Playstation and MacBooks
          Episode Notes

          Today on Active Discourse, Bo has the Playstation 5 in his home and we discuss his thoughts on the first batch of games, the controller and the future.

          Then Brett and Bo discuss the speed and power of the Apple Processor Transition, and Brett has a surprise purchase to discuss.

          But first, Brett wants to revisit his decision to purchase the standard iPhone 12.

          Bo's Pick: Nurse Jackie

          Brett's Pick: Jeopardy

          Celebrity Jeopardy link 1
          Celebrity Jeopardy link 2
          Celebrity Jeopardy link 3

          45 min
        • Overthinking the iPhone 12

          A few weeks ago, Brett bought an iPhone. Today, you finally get to hear the conversation Bo and Brett had shortly after the October iPhone event.  

           
          But first, the two have feedback about their wearables and whether they decided to return them or not. And they lead into the iPhone event by… talking about Sony's Smartphones, what they are and why they haven't bought one yet.
           
          Brett and Bo discuss MKBHD's video on Sony. 
           
          Bo's Pick: The Boy's
           
          Brett's Pick: Tile Tracker

          45 min
        • PS5 and Xbox Series Whatever

          All summer long we have been hoping to bring you this episode, and today it has finally arrived! Thanks to Microsoft and Sony for revealing the final details about their next generation consoles. Brett and Bo discuss the value proposition, the marketing strategy, and what they each plan to buy.

          Voting Resources at Vote.org

          Brett's Pick: Hogwarts Legacy

          Bo’s Pick: A surprise!

          Please feel free to send us any feedback, questions, or topic suggestions on Twitter @ActiveDiscourse.

          43 min
        • Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch 2020

          Last week, Apple's event triggered Brett to buy an Apple Watch… and surprisingly Bo also decided to buy a new watch as well! The two discuss what their history is with wearable devices and why they decided to buy this year.

          But first, we follow up on the new season of Infinity Train, Fortnite, AirPods, and a quick note about iOS 14.

          Lastly, very soon we will have a bonus September episode coming your way where Bo and Brett discuss the next generation of the Xbox and PlayStation.

          Bo's Pick:Tenet

          Brett's Pick: Apple Music (iOS 14 Edition)

          Please feel free to send us any feedback, questions, or topic suggestions on Twitter @ActiveDiscourse.

          45 min
        • Who Are We To Question Naming Conventions?

          Lots to cover today! Bo and Brett quickly discuss the Google Pixel 4A, the pre-release news of the Microsoft Surface Duo, and introduce Bo's Armageddon with migrating away from Google Play Music.

          Then the main topics of the day, the two discuss the Samsung August 2020 Unpacked event and introduce Apple's controversy preventing xCloud and rejecting Fortnite from the App Store.

          Please feel free to send us any feedback, questions, or topic suggestions on Twitter @ActiveDiscourse. We have free stickers to give out as well, DM us on Twitter to get your sticker!

          Recommended Reading:

          Galaxy Note 10 3D Scanner Demo
          Joshua Weissman's Burger Buns

          45 min
        • Next Gen Console Cold War

          Thanks to Microsoft and Sony taking their sweet time fully announcing their next Generation consoles, yet again we don't have a full picture to review. However Brett is upset about this, Bo attempts to ease him off the cliff and they both some how end up talking about the next generation of consoles anyway.

          Brett also setup a new router since last we spoke and he has… complaints.

          We close out with a quick preview for the August 2020 Unpacked Event and picks.

          Bo's Pick: The Outer Worlds

          Brett's Pick:

          Standford University - CS193p Free programming course from Spring 2020

          Please feel free to send us any feedback, questions, or topic suggestions on Twitter @ActiveDiscourse.

          45 min

        About Active Discourse

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        A rolling conversation between a devoted Android user and a passionate Apple user. These two friends intend to explore the gray areas between their platforms and find agreement.