The Impromptu - Insightful Tech Analysis

Synopsis: Alex loses his mind over Apple Watch Series 5 LTE setup woes, Mac Pro and XDR display launches, Oculus Quest VR looks like a great update, is 2020 the year for an ARM CPU MacBook, and Away's CEO steps down.

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Duration: 58:26:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE: Away's founders sold a vision of travel and inclusion, but former employees say it masked a toxic work environment
• Oculus Quest

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Synopsis: Analysts speculate on Apple adding yet another iPhone to next year's line, what are the challenges of 5G modems, and how is Gallium Nitride and mini LED going to change how we manufacture electronics?

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Duration: 44:49:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Apple target price gets a boost at JPM on optimism for four new iPhone models
• Weather Experts Are Really Worried About The Current Global 5G Deal. Here's Why
• Gallium nitride
• Gallium Nitride chargers: What they are, and why they're great
• This new HyperJuice 100W GaN charger could be the charger of your dreams

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Synopsis: Tesla launches a Bladerunner-esque electric truck, we follow-up on the general reaction to Valve Software's Half Life Alyx VR, and figure out if Google Stadia is any good.

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Duration: 41:48:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Elon Musk Has Been Tweeting Cybertruck Order Numbers, But They Could Be Inaccurate
• Google Stadia

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Synopsis: Disney+ launches to a massive success, Apple releases the 16" MacBook pro, iOS 13.2.3 is out with bug fixes, and Half Life Alyx VR is announced.

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Duration: 57:52:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Could Disney Plus Reach 60 Million-90 Million Subscribers Earlier Than Expected?
• Disney+ is so hot right now that it's helping this toymaker's sales pop
• Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world's best pro notebook
• MacBook Pro 16" 2019 Teardown
• iOS 13.2.3, iPadOS 13.2.3: What's new?
• New Half-Life sequel to be VR exclusive

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Synopsis: Twitter bans political ads on their platform, Adobe unleashes Creative Suite updates, and major iOS 13 bugs continue to linger and annoy both users and developers.

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Duration: 53:13:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Twitter bans all political advertising on its service, diverging from rival Facebook
• Creativity is Everywhere. Now Photoshop is Too. Begin the Journey of Photoshop Reimagined for the iPad
• Sound is Half the Experience: What's new in Audio and Adobe Audition
• This Week in Apps: iOS 13 complaints, Q3 trends, App Store ratings bug

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Synopsis: We examine the marvelous technologies crammed into the new AirPods Pro. It's hard to believe what Apple has managed to achieve in such a tiny package.

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Duration: 50:23:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• AirPods Pro, available October 30

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Synopsis: We examine the Google Pixel 4 flagship Android phone, and its rather underwhelming performance. Also, the 16" MacBook Pro is real, AirPods Pro, and how Google Stadia could be a game changer.

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Duration: 1:09:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• Google Pixel 4
• Curious 16-inch MacBook Pro images appear in latest macOS beta
• Upcoming noise-canceling AirPods Pro to cost $250)

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Synopsis: Exciting new Microsoft Surface hardware has been revealed, only some of it won't be shipping until next year. We also talk about the perils of pro audio/video software on new macOS releases, new AirPods, new MacBook Pros, and new California "deep fake" laws.

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Duration: 52:00:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• macOS Catalina Compatibility - The Ultimate Pro Audio Guide - Check It Out Today To See If The Software And Plugins You Use Support Apple's 10.15 Yet
• New in-ear AirPods with noise cancellation found in iOS 13.2 beta
• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Surface Book 2: Which one should you buy?)
• California makes 'deepfake' videos illegal, but law may be hard to enforce

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Synopsis: Why are people never happy? This week we look at the release of iOS 13.1.2 as an atypical release, just days after 13.1.1. Fixing bugs and releasing often shows that software is being maintained. Isn't it a good thing? We end with a contemplative subject on how recent overblown "Netflix is doomed" sentiment really is.

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Duration: 44:56:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

• #1484: Apple releases iOS 13.1, 13.1.1, 13.1.2, and 12.4.2, plus watchOS 6.0.1 and 5.3.2; AirPods vs. PowerBeats Pro; what's unique about iPadOS
• Microsoft's Low-Cost Surface 7 Could Be Unveiled on October 2 With Slimmer Bezels, Onboard LTE, USB-C & More
• Netflix Won't Be Felled by Recession, Bond Markets, Debt or Cash Losses (Netflix Misunderstandings, Pt. 8)

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Synopsis: With an iPhone 11 Pro Max on hand, we examine the iPhone 11's stellar camera system, which represents a significant leap forward for smartphone photography.

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Duration: 51:35:00

Present: Michael Norton, Alex Knight

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