Infinite Loopback

Infinite Loopback

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

  • Episode 75: The Human Captcha

    Last episode before our WWDC coverage. Guys talk about Google Duplex, YouTube Premium, Tweetbot 3 for Mac, Firefox containers, and more!

    Links:

    • The problem isn't Duplex or AI. It's Google. | iMore
    • No one knows how Google Duplex will work with eavesdropping laws - The Verge
    • Facebook accused of introducing extremists to one another through 'suggested friends' feature
    • Google now says controversial AI voice calling system will identify itself to humans - The Verge
    • Google’s Selfish Ledger is an unsettling vision of Silicon Valley social engineering - The Verge
    • How to get YouTube Premium for only $9.99 | iMore
    • Tweetbot 3 for Mac adds a dark mode, timeline filters, and video previews - The Verge
    • Twitter Shares Pricing on New Account Activity APIs, Some Third-Party Apps in Jeopardy - Mac Rumors
    • Twitter cracks down on people being jerks | iMore
    • Firefox Multi-Account Containers – Add-ons for Firefox
    • Auto Tab Discard :: add0n.com
    • Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Shopping: Shop Online & Earn Points
    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 74: Flip Phone Mode

    We discuss hipster-flip-phones, Jim still uses an alarm clock, Brian's Apple Watch band addiction, and so much more!

    Links:

    • The flip phone is the new protest statement
    • Smartphone AI is still useless: here's how it can improve - SlashGear
    • Amazon's now letting anyone create custom questions/responses for Alexa | iMore
    • Personalized Hey Siri - Apple
    • Apple expands again in Seattle as it aims to best rival tech giants in fierce battle for top talent – GeekWire
    • Apple’s Stumbling HomePod Isn’t the Hot Seller It Wanted - Bloomberg
    • Low-Cost Streaming Service Philo Coming to Apple TV This Summer, Unlocking TV Everywhere Authentication Soon - Mac Rumors
    • AT&T Reveals $15/Month Streaming Service Without Sports, Launching 'in the Next Few Weeks' - Mac Rumors
    • LA councilman asks city attorney to “review possible legal action” against Waze | Ars Technica
    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 73: Why So Siri-ous?
    The guys talk about the 6th generation iPad, Apple's Siri team gets a big upgrade, progressive web apps arrive on iOS 11, Facebook is in trouble, and ... music videos!! All this and more!Links:Everything Apple Announced at Today's Educational Event in Under Three Minutes - Mac RumorsLogitech Announces $49 Crayon Stylus and $99 Rugged Combo 2 Case for 9.7-Inch iPad - Mac RumorsAppleCare+ Price Reduced to $69 for 9.7-Inch iPad and iPad Mini Models - Mac RumorsApple Increases Free iCloud Storage for Students to 200GB - Mac RumorsApple goes on hiring spree to improve Siri's smartsApple steals Google’s AI chief | TechCrunchProgressive Web Apps on iOS are here
    59 min
  • Episode 72: All in the Family

    The guys talk about #deletefacebook, Apple's educational event for March 27th, a follow up on the NJ town that banned Waze drivers, and so much more!

    Links:

    • Lawsuit Filed Against N.J. Town That Banned Waze Drivers – Next City
    • Apple won't livestream its March 27th education event
    • Apple Reportedly Planning to Release Most Affordable 9.7-inch iPad Ever in Late 2018 - Mac Rumors
    • KGI: Apple to Launch Cheaper MacBook Air in 2Q 2018 - Mac Rumors
    • Third Report Says Apple's AirPower Charging Mat Will Launch in March - Mac Rumors
    • Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg addresses Cambridge Analytica scandal | iMore
    • iPhone protected you from Facebook call scraping. Android, not so much. | iMore
    • Apple fixes buggy iPhone X ad before fixing the actual iOS 11 bug - The Verge
    • YouTube Becomes Top Grossing iPhone App for the First Time - Mac Rumors
    • Official Cobra Kai Trailer - The Karate Kid saga continues - YouTube
    • Netflix's 'Wild Wild Country': 'Sex cult' led largest bioterror attack in US history - Business Insider
    57 min
  • Episode 71: Haters on my Notch

    The guys talk about Echo's laughing creepily, Apple's crumb resistant keyboard, Android P debuts, Apple's new HomePod ad, Brian's BlackPods, and ... recipes?? All this and more!

    Links:

    • Amazon Working on a Fix for Alexa Devices Scaring Users With Creepy Laughter - Mac Rumors
    • Apple apparently filed a patent for a crumb-resistant keyboard | iMore
    • Google Debuts 'Android P' With Support for iPhone X-Style Notches - Mac Rumors
    • Samsung mocks the iPhone X notch & Face ID during Galaxy S9 unveil | 9to5Mac
    • iPhone X Beats Samsung Galaxy S9 in Benchmarking Tests - Mac Rumors
    • Why the Pixel 3 will probably have a notch just like the iPhone X – BGR
    • Apple's Spike Jonze-directed HomePod ad makes lofty promises
    • Michael Scott burns his foot on his George Foreman grill on the US version of 'The Office'
    • Paprika Recipe Manager for iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows
    • AnyList - The best way to create and share a grocery shopping list.
    • SurfacePad for iPhone | Twelve South
    54 min
  • Episode 70: BlackPods and SweatPods
    The guys talk about Alto's Odyssey, the best soundtracks to study to, Apple may be making new AirPods, and Brian gets BlackPods. All this and The Big Lebowski and other movies Jason has never watched.Links:Apple AirPower wireless charging pad: Everything you need to know | MacworldAirPods 2 update may bring hands-free Hey Siri support and a new wireless chip | MacworldLike AirPods but cans: Apple reportedly working on over-the-ear headphone | iMorePurported 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus screen leaks - The VergeAlto’s Odyssey and the art of the perfect sequel - The Verge'Alto's Odyssey' Review: Once More Down the Mountain (Review) | TouchArcadeAlto's Odyssey Review: A perfect follow-up to Alto's snowy adventure | iMore11 Best Video Game Soundtracks For StudyingAmazon.com: Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Convertible Stand/Pad w/Wall Charger-Supports wireless charging on Qi compatible smartphones including Samsung Galaxy S8,S8+,Note8,Apple iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,and iPhone X (US Vers.)-Black: Cell Phones & AccessoriesAmazon.com: Orzly Compact Stand for Apple Watch - Nightstand Mode Compatible - BLACK Support Stand with integrated Cable Management Slot (38mm & 42mm compatible): Cell Phones & AccessoriesDubstep - Key and Peele (Video Clip) | Comedy CentralHow The Big Lebowski Became a Lifestyle - YouTubeAlto's Adventure - Zen Mode Soundtrack (OST) [1 hour] - YouTubeM. Night Shyamalan's The Twist | Robot Chicken | Adult Swim - YouTubeJourney OST - Complete Soundtrack - YouTubeSurfacePad for iPhone | Twelve SouthIs Apple Planning on Retiring the Beats Electronics Name?BlackPods - Premium Custom Black Apple AirPodsApple AirPods | Custom | ColorwareThe HyperDrive USB-C hub / wireless charging stand might be the perfect desk accessory - The VergeHiRise for Apple Watch | Twelve South
    56 min
  • Episode 69: Burnt Pizza Prevention System

    Homepod's blowing away high end speakers, the sequel to Alto's Adventure, iFixit tears down the HomePod, and does the HomePod hurt furniture? All this and more!

    Links:

    • Reddit audiophiles test HomePod, say it sounds better than $1,000 speaker | Ars Technica
    • 'Alto's Odyssey' Launching on iOS and tvOS February 22 - Mac Rumors
    • This iFixit teardown shows the HomePod is built like a tank - The Verge
    • HomePods are staining wooden tables with a white ring - The Verge
    • Like HomePod, Sonos One Leaves White Rings on Some Furniture - Mac Rumors
    • Pad & Quill Debuts New Leather Coasters for HomePod - Mac Rumors
    • Flipboard Founder Claims Apple News is 'a Product Living in the Past' - Mac Rumors
    52 min
  • Episode 68: Come as you are, Fruit Machine

    The guys talk about HomePod, leaked iOS source code, how to keep Apple Watch a viable platform, and Sonos pokes fun at Apple, and more!

    Links:

    • HomePod repairs cost almost as much as a new HomePod - The Verge
    • How to Prevent Other HomePod Users From Affecting Your Apple Music Recommendations - Mac Rumors
    • How to Disable Personal Requests on HomePod - Mac Rumors
    • How a Low-Level Apple Employee Leaked Some of the iPhone's Most Sensitive Code - Motherboard
    • Apple calls leaked iPhone source code outdated - CNET
    • Apple says iPhone 8 and X have ‘hardware updates’ that address battery issues - The Verge
    • Facebook picks up half-hour dramedy series starring Elizabeth Olsen | TechCrunch
    • Sonos Makes a Spotify Playlist for Apple's HomePod With Hidden 'We're Going to Be Friends' Message - Mac Rumors
    • 5 ways Apple can stop developers from abandoning Apple Watch | Macworld
    55 min
  • Episode 67: I'm Pretty Good at Math
    The guys talk about stability plans for iOS 12, the impending HomePod release and all that entails, Apple's recent earnings for the quarter, and even a little Mario Kart. All this and more!Links:Access your Bonjour printer over VPN from your iOS deviceApple delays big new iOS features to focus on stability in 2018 | Cult of MacThe Mac, The Myth, The Legend: How Snow Leopard became synonymous with reliability | 9to5MacHomePod version of Siri comes with big limitations | Cult of MaciOS 11.3 hints at Apple’s work on an iCloud-based single sign-on solution for websites | 9to5MacApple confirms HomePod audio sources, and Bluetooth isn’t one - The VergeApple sold 77.3 million iPhones over the holidays, but still fell short of estimates - The VergeApple Now Has 1.3 Billion Active Devices Worldwide - Mac RumorsApple Did Not Consider How Battery Replacement Program Would Impact iPhone Upgrade Rates - Mac RumorsApple Watch Sees Best Quarter Ever With Series 3 Sales Up More Than 100% Compared to Series 2 Sales Last Year - Mac RumorsNintendo is bringing Mario Kart to mobile | TechCrunchHere’s Why Alexa Won’t Light Up During Amazon Super Bowl Ad - BloombergRuling raises songwriter royalties from Spotify, Apple Music by 44% | Ars Technica
    58 min

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