Power Cycle

By Mike McCallum, Tom Davey, Marc Dollois

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 th... more

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The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

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June 21, 2017Episode 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
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1h 23min
June 15, 20178: 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
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2h 4min
June 07, 20177: 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
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1h 48min
May 31, 20176: 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
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1h 33min
May 24, 2017 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/
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1h 54min
May 10, 20174: 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/
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1h 46min
April 26, 20173: 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/
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1h 23min
April 12, 20172: 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
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1h 30min
March 25, 2017 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
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2h 11min

FAQs about Power Cycle:

How many episodes does Power Cycle have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.