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FAQs about The Mac Observer Show:How many episodes does The Mac Observer Show have?The podcast currently has 1,683 episodes available.
February 24, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-24: Apple’s Free Speech Defense in iPhone Unlock OrderApple is using the First Amendment as part of its defense for not complying with a court order to create a hackable version of iOS for the FBI. Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to offer up their take on Apple's plan, and to look at the emotions at play in the company's resistance to the FBI's court order....more24minPlay
February 23, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-23: More iPhones for Apple to HackApple's fight with the FBI over whether or not it should have to unlock an iPhone keeps taking interesting terms, this time with FBI director James Comey saying this is an isolated case while the DOJ lines up more. John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their perspectives on the latest as the case continues to unfold....more25minPlay
February 22, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-22: Apple, FBI, and the Fight for PrivacyWith news out that the FBI reset the iCloud passcode on the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone and Apple publicly slamming a court order to unlock the smartphone, there's plenty to talk about today. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at the FBI's actions, Apple's response, and the implications should the company comply and make a hackable iOS version....more26minPlay
February 19, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-19: Protecting Encryption, Apple’s FBI Response ExtensionFormer NSA and CIA director General Michael Hayden argues we need to protect encryption despite the FBI's stance. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about protecting encryption and privacy, plus they note Apple's extension deadline for replying to the FBI's court order to make a special iOS version without certain anti-hacking measures in place....more21minPlay
February 18, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-18: Google CEO, Apple, Reuters, and ChinaGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai offered up some barely-hearted support for Apple in its fight with the government over creating tools to hack into an iPhone. John Kheit and Dave Hamilton join Bryan Chaffin in discussing the issues, as well as a Reuters piece that incorrectly compares Apple (possibly) allowing China to audit iOS with giving China a backdoor....more25minPlay
February 17, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-17: FBI, Apple, and PrivacyThe FBI won a court order compelling Apple to disable security measures on an iPhone so agents can use a brute force attach to unlock it. Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their take on the unprecedented ruling and what impact it may have on our privacy and digital device security....more25minPlay
February 16, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-16: Kanye’s Tidal Meltdown, Silicon Valley Comic ConKanye West says the only place to get his new album is on Tidal and he's kind of melting down on Twitter. Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to talk about Kanye's take on the streaming music industry and emotional state, plus they look at the tech slant in the upcoming Silicon Valley Comic Con....more22minPlay
February 15, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-15: Dr. Dre’s Apple TV Series, iOS’s 1970 BugApple is getting racy with its first scripting television show. Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to talk about Dr. Dre's upcoming series Vital Signs and it's very adult content. They also look at the bug that's bricking iPhones when users intentionally set the date back to 1970....more21minPlay
February 12, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-12: 5G Wireless Speed Tests, Apple’s Growing Patent Infringement MessAT&T is conducting preliminary 5G wireless data tests even though the new standard is a couple years out. Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at 5G and how it may impact our smartphones along with the ways we access data. They also look at Apple's growing patent infringement lawsuit mess....more28minPlay
February 11, 2016TMO Daily Observations 2016-02-11: Apple’s A10 Chip Partner, Comcast Internet SpeedsTSMC is going to be the exclusive A10 chip maker for Apple, which means Samsung is losing out on some serious money. Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on why Samsung lost out, and what this means for the company. They also talk about Comcast's broadband Internet speeds, and how you can find out just how fast your connection should be....more26minPlay
FAQs about The Mac Observer Show:How many episodes does The Mac Observer Show have?The podcast currently has 1,683 episodes available.