Infinite Loopback

Infinite Loopback

By Brian Baggett, Jim Graham, Jason Young, Brad Tarver, Josh HoganTechnology
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Infinite Loopback episodes

  • Episode 16: One Percenter TV Club

    The guys talk about Jim's problems with his new MacBook Pro and the debut of DirecTV's new streaming-only service as well as their Black Friday purchases.

    Links:

    • MacBook Pro Users Express Concerns About Limited Battery Life - Mac Rumors
    • Amazon.com: Incase Icon Backpack - Navy Blue - CL55596: Clothing — Jim's Black Friday backpack
    • Amazon.com: Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder - 1-pack: Cell Phones & Accessories — Allows you to find anything via Bluetooth
    • Amazon.com: Samsung UN32J5205 32-Inch 1080p Smart LED TV (2015 Model): Electronics — The TV Jim bought on Black Friday
    • Jim's pic of the AT&T DirecTV sculpture
    • FCC says AT&T is violating net neutrality with DirecTV data cap exemption | Ars Technica
    • The limits of AT&T’s DirecTV Now: No DVR and limited ability to pause live TV | Ars Technica
    • Amazon.com: Sony Premium Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth Headphone, Black (MDR1000X/B): Electronics — Jim and Brian's favorite headphones. Brian got them on Black Friday
    41 min
  • Episode 15: Toggle, Toggle, Toggle

    The guys discuss their home automation efforts, Jim's new MacBook Pro's, Super Mario Run, and more!

    Links:

    • ConnectSense Smart Outlet with Apple HomeKit Technology - - Amazon.com — One of Brian's Smart Outlets
  • iDevices Switch - WiFi Smart Plug Works with Apple HomeKit, Android and Amazon Alexa - - Amazon.com
  • Lutron P-BDG-PKG1W Caseta Wireless Dimmer Kit with Smart Bridge for Amazon Alexa and Selected Models, White - - Amazon.com
  • Ecobee3 Lite Thermostat, Wi-Fi, Works with Amazon Alexa - - Amazon.com
  • Elgato Eve Light Switch, Connected Wall Switch with Apple HomeKit technology, Bluetooth low energy - - Amazon.com
  • Koogeek Smart Plug, WiFi, for Apple HomeKit with Siri, Electronics Controller on 2.4Ghz Network - - Amazon.com — Jim's Smart Plug
  • Get Clever - YouTube — Brian's YouTube channel where he's put his home automation demo videos
  • GitHub - nfarina/homebridge: HomeKit support for the impatient — Great software that brings HomeKit support to some devices that don't natively support HomeKit
  • Super Mario Run gets price and launch date
    • 35 min
  • Episode 14: My Clamshell is Always Closed
    We talk about the new NES emulator, recording TV in the cloud with PlayOn Cloud, the joys of setting up a new Mac, and will there be an Apple car?Links:Apple Abandons Car Plans 'For Now,' Sets Late 2017 Deadline to Decide Fate of Self-Driving SystemAndroid AutoTesla To Stop Free Use Of Supercharger StationsAmazon sells out of the NES Classic Edition in under a minuteNintendo makes its NES emulator the same way everyone else does — It feels very similar to the sort of thing people have been building for ages by running Linux on a Raspberry PiSpotify app on Mac accused of thrashing drives with excessive writesSpotify Windows, Mac, Linux desktop app: Update now to stop it trashing your SSDSpotify Web PlayerOpen in Chrome — Safari extension that opens the current page in ChromePopClipPlayOn Cloud lets you record and download videos from streaming services to your iPhoneSony 1000X Noise Canceling Bluetooth HeadphonesNew teardown reveals the truth about Beats headphonesThe Sony Story: Part OneiDevices SwitchElgato EveBob Marley PosterApple Releases an Updated Version of iOS 10.1.1Aukey on Amazon.comSuperDuperCarbon Copy ClonerRazer Mechanical Keyboard Case review: Luxurious keys for iPad ProLove's Travel Stops and Country Stores
    58 min
  • Episode 13: How do you know my Uncle John?
    Brian and Brad are joined by Rebecca Slatkin as they talk about trolling their Amazon Echos, the new MacBook Pros, living la vida Dongle, Brian's wi-fi on steroids, and even a bit about public speaking and videogamesLinks:New MacBook Pros lack iconic Mac startup chime, but they do automatically boot when you open the lid (update: here’s how to enable it) | 9to5MacApple Is Actually Killing The Dongle TooHow Apple could have avoided much of the controversyThe downside of believing in Apple – Baldur BjarnasonAmazon.com: Ubiquiti UniFi UAP AC Long Range UAP-AC-LR Single Unit U.S. Version: Computers & Accessories — Brian ditched the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule for this and loves it.ecobee3 lite Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat, Works with Amazon Alexa — Brian's new thermostatLutron P-BDG-PKG1W Caseta Wireless Dimmer Kit with Smart Bridge, White, Works with Alexa — Brian's new light switchApple Drops Prices of 4K and 5K LG Displays by 25 Percent - Mac RumorsApple provides a soft(er) landing for MacBook Pro buyers with deep discounts on peripherals and dongles | TechCrunchMichael Tsai - Blog - New MacBook Pros and the State of the Mac — Everyone who's angry about the new MacBook ProsReview: Ubiquiti UniFi made me realize how terrible consumer Wi-Fi gear is | Ars Technica — The article that made me realize I needed to look at UbiquitiCivilization VI Now Available for Mac via Steam, Mac App Store Version Coming Soon - Mac Rumors
    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 12: The Dongle Tax

    New MacBook Pros were announced this week and we complain about all the things you know we're going to buy regardless!

    Links:

    • BreakSafe Magnetic USB C Charging Cable | Griffin — Do you miss MagSafe on the new MacBook Pro? Griffin has you covered!
    • The new 15-inch MacBook Pro can push four 4K monitors at once — The new MacBook Pro's best feature!
    • Apple event in tweets: The funniest reactions about the new MacBook Pro
    • Everything you need to know about the new Macbook Pro is right here — DONGLE WHINING!
    • Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar™
    • Force Quitting All Your “Running” iOS Apps To Save Battery Life Is Total Bunk ← Designated Nerd
    56 min
  • Episode 11: Do you want a paaahhhhhp?

    The guys discuss Bill Belichick's hatred of Surface tablets, Tim Cook's VP consideration, the Nintendo Switch, a bit about the Google Pixel, and then go on and on about their favorite soft drinks and their favorite cable comedy

    Links:

    • Myke Hurley on Siri vs. Google Assistant on Twitter
    • The Google Pixel works on AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, not just Verizon - CNET
    • New York Times quiz will tell ya’ll/youse/you guys who else in the country you talk like | 22 Words
    • The Pop vs. Soda Page
    • Goat Simulator on the App Store
    • The Echo Dot by Amazon
    • The Fire TV Stick by Amazon
    • Bill Belichick Is Sick Of Those Stupid Microsoft Tablets
    • Google Pixel review: Home run - The Verge
    • Dublin Dr Pepper - Wikipedia
    • Mexican Coke - Wikipedia
    • Biden names favorite Wu-Tang album
    • The Onion's best Joe Biden parodies
    • The Official Website for the HBO Series Veep — One of the best comedies on TV
    • Coca-Cola C2 - Wikipedia
    48 min
  • Episode 10: The Battery in my Pants

    The guys compare Playstation VUE to Sling TV, discuss HomeKit's shortcomings, we all wonder why Siri isn't smarter, gawk at the Dash app controversy on the App Store, pine over unreleased AirPods, and even talk about going to Austin, TX.

    Links:

    • Dash and Apple: My Side of the Story - Kapeli Blog
    • Amazon Music Unlimited Launches With $3.99 Echo-Only Subscription Option - Mac Rumors
    • Mossberg: Why does Siri seem so dumb? - Recode
    • Playstation Vue Lineups - Google Sheets
    • “‘Hey Jealousy’ by Gin Blossoms”"" rel="nofollow">Jason Snell on Twitter: "“Alexa, play the song that goes ‘maybe we can drive around this town and let the cops chase us around’” > “‘Hey Jealousy’ by Gin Blossoms”"
    • Disney's CAROUSEL OF PROGRESS
    • Andrews Sisters "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" - YouTube
    • Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar™
    • Anker Astro E7 26800mAh Ultra-High Capacity 3-Port 4A Compact Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank with PowerIQ Technology for iPhone, iPad, Samsung and More — Our favorite high capacity battery pack (that I keep in my cargo shorts!)
    • ColorWare | Custom Game Consoles | Custom PS4 Controller
    • PlayOn: Record from online services to watch offline — I use PlayOn to record off Hulu and Netflix, etc. to watch on planes and Plex
    • Apple's Nike+ Watch launches on October 28th - The Verge
    50 min
  • Episode 9: Know What a 'New Mac' candle can do for a guy?

    Brian cuts the TV cord (finally!), the gang talks about Google's product offerings that launched this week, Amazon adds reading material to Prime, a fake sticker pack gets the boot from the App Store, and TwelveSouth makes your home smell like a new Mac with their 'New Mac' scented candle!

    Links:

    • Merlin talks Plex DVR and HD HomeRun on Back to Work #289 and Back to Work #290
    • Ben Thompson's excellent take on the Google announcement
    • Facebook launches a Craigslist competitor
    • The ill-fated tale of Phoneys - the stupid little sticker pack that went #1 on the App Store
    • TwelveSouth's New Mac scented candle looks so hot right now
      • 59 min
    • Episode 8: What do normal people do?

      The guys discuss Jim's iPhone ordering woes as well as Jim's first impressions of his iPhone 7 and Verizon, Brian's rural cell tower woes, we say goodbye to BlackBerry and the headphone jack, Brian tries Apple Pay in Safari and talks about the series 2 Apple Watch, and old people reminisce about the dial-up days as well as discuss the Yahoo! data breach and the potential sale of Twitter

      Links:

      • Jim's preferred headphones - Bose QC35 Bluetooth headphones
      • The HTC Bolt won't have a headphone jack either. - THANKS, TIM COOK.
      • The weBoost Connect 4G Brian gave to his father-in-law
        • 53 min
      • Episode 7: That Frog Doesn't Sing
        This week Brian and Brad are joined by Rebecca Slatkin (@RebeccaSlatkin) and we talk about our new iPhones, the new Apple Watch, our worst jobs, the horrors of toilet iPhones, and why our moms worry when we travel.   Links and notes and more (oh my!): Brian’s talks about his iPhone 7 Plus (JET BLACK, BABY!) and Series 2 Apple Watch He has a cheap clear case(s) from Amazon, a Black Silicon Case from Apple, and an Anker tempered screen glass protector Rebecca talks about her iPhone 7 and her experience with the Smart Battery Case People who upgraded to the iPhone 7 through Apple’s upgrade program had problems due to limited stock … just for those in the upgrade program. Apple is aware of this and is trying to fix it. Apparently a class action lawsuit is in the works. Reading the comments, it’s baffling how badly they bungled this. I’m having a bit of worry for next year. Gradually, the number of phones is improving for these upgrade customers. We talk about some lesser known features in iOS 10 A construction worker got hurt from an exploding Galaxy Note 7 Spigen is selling a $10 cable that will convert AirPods into … well, EarPods. The Japanese have sold Bluetooth headsets for years that have a useless wire hanging off them so you don’t look like you’re talking to yourself. For the life of me, I can’t find a link to show it. Since the home button is virtual on the iPhone 7, how you reboot it is now different. We’re big fans of Skitch on the iPhone You can block or identify spam phone calls with the Hiya app Did you know that there are individual read receipts in iOS 10? We talk about Rene Ritchie’s review of Airpods Miyamoto hopes that Super Mario Run will draw users to Nintendo’s hardware.  10 FREE iMessage apps Genius—Browse through popular song lyrics to share instantly iTranslate—instantly translates your text messages into another language, complete with all the proper grammar Retro Emoji—all the classic emoticons right at your fingertips Circle Pay—lets you send money to your contacts securely and without having to pay a fee. Circle works internationally, unlike Square Cash Chatterbird—the Instagram of voice messaging Doodle—fast and easy scheduling in your Messages. Pick your availability and send it over to your friends to see if they’re available during those days GIF Keyboard OpenTable—make your a reservation without ever leaving Messages Blur—Like the built-in Invisible Ink feature, Blur obscures images sent so that they appear pixelated in the recipient’s notifications Super Mario Run Stickers Brad talks about his favorite earbuds: the Titanium Aftershokz
        1 hr 4 min

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      An Apple-centric technology podcast that reviews the week in consumer technology news.