Power Cycle

Power Cycle

By Mike McCallum, Tom Davey, Marc DolloisTV & FilmTechnologyVideo Games
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Power Cycle episodes

  • Episode 9: 9: Your Thighs Must Be Jacked!!

    This week Mike bought a MacBook pro, and he has a question he desperately wants answered. Marc talks about his new tablet and explains why he bought it. Tom talks about projector technology and how awesome they are for backyard movie nights. The guys also discuss Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh.

    Links:

    • Amazon.com: : Amazon Go
    • New SHIELD tablet K1 for Gamers - NVIDIA SHIELD Store
    • Compare Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A Size, Specs, Camera
    • Introducing AmazonFresh Pickup: Groceries delivered to your trunk - YouTube
    • Introducing Amazon Go and the world’s most advanced shopping technology - YouTube
    • Hidrate Spark
    • Oakville VIP Theatre
    • Side by Side
    • Amazon.com Bestseller Projector
    • Microsoft Surface Laptop
    • Samsung tablets
    • Benjamin Moore Chalkboard Paint
    1 hr 23 min
  • 8: It's Very Hunger Gamesy

    This week, the guys talk games and consoles at E3!

    Links:

    • Episode 4: Fifty Shades Of Green
    • E3 2017 Microsoft Supercut
    • E3 2017 Playstation Supercut
    • E3 2017 Nintendo Supercut
    2 hr 4 min
  • 7: Power To The Pro

    This week, Apple punches Mike right in the face with new pro hardware announcements! The guys talk about the events of WWDC 2017 and reveal what they liked most from the keynote. The tables have turned for Mike with regards to the iPad, and all three offer their thoughts on Homepod.

    Links:

    • Ballz - iOS
    • Ballz - Android
    • Jelly Jump - Android
    • Jelly Jump - iOS
    • WWDC keynote
    • WWDC keynote in 19 minutes
    • iMac Pro intro video
    • Jeff Beck - Pull It
    • Google I/O in 10 minutes
    1 hr 48 min
  • 6: WWDC Rumours And Speculation

    This week, Tom considers a mutiny of the podcast! Mike gives credit to ATP for discussing Google I/O in their latest episode. The guys discuss their preferred methods of note taking on desktop and mobile, and speculate on what could be coming to WWDC on June 5th.

    Social

    • https://www.facebook.com/mccally1080/
    • https://twitter.com/mikemccally
    • https://mikemccally.com/

      • Links:

      • ABZU trailer
      • Accidental Tech Podcast - episode 223 Google I/O discussion
      • Gang Beasts funny moments
      • Old Apple ad
      • Tick Tick
      • Gtasks
      • Mac Rumors predictions for WWDC 2017
      • Amazon Echo Show
      • Siri speaker with a screen — Phil Schiller emphasises the importance of displays
      • Mike's blog - Will the media streaming box die out?
      • Samsung Galaxy View 18.4 inch super tablet
      • ZeTime
      1 hr 33 min
    • 5: Android Omas

      This week, Tom and Marc talk about their weekend trip to Montreal. Mike has some booze and discusses the events of Google I/O. He also has some follow up on Apple and his portable dishwasher, and Marc got another new phone!

      Best restaurants in Montreal http://localmontrealtours.com/places-to-eat-in-montreal/

      Best poutine in Montreal (have tried in person, can confirm!) http://labanquise.com/
      Google I/O 2017 in 10 minutes (The Verge) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNLVZjBE08g
      Full length Google I/O keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2VF8tmLFHw
      Macworld WWDC rumours article http://www.macworld.com/article/3197093/macs/report-apple-to-release-new-laptops-at-wwdc-2017.html

      Social

      https://www.facebook.com/mccally1080/
      https://twitter.com/mikemccally
      https://mikemccally.com/

      1 hr 54 min
    • 4: Fifty Shades Of Green

      This week the guys speculate about what kind of console the Xbox Scorpio could possibly be and what kind of change it signals for console gaming. They also compare digital assistants and argue which is better, Marc shares his journey of learning photoshop, and why his brand new LG G5 isn't cutting it.

      • Xbox Scorpio overview at Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/xbox-scorpio-hardware-specs/

      • White Amazon Echo at B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1283942-REG/amazon_b01e6ao69u_amazon_echo_white.html

      • Green brothers YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/vlogbrothers

      • Tasty Tuts Photoshop video series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF_jSrBhdlg&list=PLYfCBK8IplO6v0QjCj-TSrFUXnRV0WxfE

      • YouTube TV https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/

        • Social

        https://www.facebook.com/mccally1080/
        https://twitter.com/mikemccally
        https://mikemccally.com/

        1 hr 46 min
      • 3: Dingles, Dongles, Whosits And Bobits

        This week, Mike gets fired up and swears like a sailor over the iPad and the Mac. He also talks about his new smart water bottle and Marc shares his experiences with VIP movies at Cineplex theatres.

        • Hidrate Spark water bottle

          • https://hidratespark.com/

        • Smart weight tracking scale

          • https://www.amazon.ca/Smart-Weigh-Precision-Tempered-Recognition/dp/B00M8FXDIQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493167909&sr=8-1&keywords=smart+weight+scale

        • Cnet best smart home tech (early 2017)

          • https://www.cnet.com/topics/smart-home/best-smart-home-devices/

        • Samsung Connect Home mesh wifi router

          • https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/29/15098872/samsung-connect-home-wifi-router-announced-smartthings-price-release-date

        • Cineplex VIP theatres

          • http://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/VIP

        • Cineplex Timeplay

          • http://www.cineplex.com/Promos/TimePlay

        • The Verge article; phone friendly theatres

          • http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/13/11428186/amc-ceo-says-let-millennials-text-in-cinemas

        • Mike’s article on touchscreen Chromebooks

          • https://mikemccally.com/blog/2017/4/13/android-apps-on-chrome-os-is-a-big-deal

        • 2016 Macbook Pro vs 2017 Dell XPS 15

          • http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/macbook-pro-15-vs-dell-xps-15/

        • Beats headphones are trash

          • http://gizmodo.com/how-beats-tricks-you-into-thinking-it-makes-a-premium-p-1712319045

        • Acer Chromebook r11

          • https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/acerchromebookr11

        • 2016 Macbook Pro vs 2016

          • http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/15-inch-macbook-pro-2016-vs-dell-xps-15

        • Mike’s Facebook page

          • https://www.facebook.com/mccally1080/

        • Mike’s Twitter page

          • https://twitter.com/mikemccally

        • Mike’s Blog

          • https://mikemccally.com/

          1 hr 23 min
        • 2: It Was an Instant Pot

          This week, the guys talk handy kitchen appliances and gadgets, upcoming smartphones of 2017, and the new Netflix Marvel series called Iron Fist.

          • Watchmaker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmaker
          • Frigidaire portable dishwasher https://www.appliancecanada.com/product/frigidaire-ffpd1821m-series/
          • Tesla solar roof https://www.tesla.com/solarroof?redirect=no
          • Pop cover case http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-samsung-galaxy-s8-pop-cover-case-blue-p62710.htm
          • Ikea smart kitchen table https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD60cBQOABY
          • Iron Fist trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9OKL5no-S0
          • Iron Fist comic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Fist_(comics)
          • Oneplus 3t https://oneplus.net/ca_en/3t
          • Punisher featurette (daredevil season 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=114&v=CunZSHdtEvI
          • The Punisher filming wraps up April 10! http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/04/10/netflixs-the-punisher-has-wrapped-production/
          • Thor Ragnarok trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7MGUNV8MxU
            • 1 hr 30 min
          • 1: Bouldering

            In the premiere episode of Power Cycle, the guys talk about their daily driver smartphones and why they picked them. Tom and Marc explain the success of Overwatch, and Marc tells Mike why the Nintendo Switch is a console to love, not hate.

            What is bouldering? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzJ1H0Qp4j8

            Pixel XL at Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/Search/SearchResults.aspx?&filter=category%3aBest+Buy+Mobile%3bcategory%3aCell+Phones+%26+Plans%3bcategory%3aAndroid%3bcategory%3aGoogle%3bcustom0displaysize%3a5.5&query=black&lang=en-ca&icmp=googlestore_pixel_shopnow_55black
            Motorola RAZR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_Razr
            Canadian telecom companies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadian_mobile_phone_companies
            Google Now launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher&hl=en
            Nova launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
            Mike's Nova Launcher Setup
            Explanation for Note 7 explosions http://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-7-battery-fires-heres-why-they-exploded
            Article by Andrew Webster at The Verge about Overwatch http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/31/11821148/overwatch-blizzard-multiplayer-first-person-shooter
            Overwatch Pro League https://overwatchleague.com/en-us/
            Unbox Therapy magical chess set!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBjEU1bJd5U
            Nintendo Switch hardware problems https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=16&v=Cb-srOfRqNc
            The Verge Nintendo Switch review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJG_8mOSXA

            2 hr 11 min

          About Power Cycle

          From the publisher's feed

          A conversational tech podcast hosted by Mike McCallum and co-hosted by his two good friends Marc and Tom. Every other week, the three discuss consumer media and technology, and the impact it has on their lives.