Unhelpful Suggestions

Unhelpful Suggestions

By Mikah Sargent and Joe Rosensteel (Featuring Marko Savic)TechnologyTech News
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  • Episode 39: Zing Zang Zooby

    Mikah and Joe talk about their experience with the iPhone X so far. Joe apologizes for his CarPlay skepticism. Mikah's down on the HomePod.

    • HomePod FAQ | iMore
    • Harry McCracken Kicks off Animoji Karaoke | Twitter
    • Jason Snell's Scene From Khan | Twitter
    • Joe's Relax | Twitter
    • Mikah's Scene from 'The Office' | Twitter
    • Mode Switching for Apple TV 4K, Nothing for Apple TV | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
      • 1 hr 7 min
    • Episode 38: Slept on a Trash Pillow

      Mikah and Joe talk about 🎃, the controversial revelations about Casper, Movies Anywhere, Google Pixel 2 display issues, and iPhone X anxiety.

      • The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare | Fast Company
      • Literally Movies Anywhere | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
        • 1 hr 9 min
      • Episode 37: Nestlé of the Internet

        Mikah and Joe talk about Sonos' entry into the world of smart speakers, as well as current feelings on virtual assistant ecosystems, before saying RIP to AIM.

        • HomePod vs. Sonos One vs. Google Home Max: What’s the Difference? | iMore
        • An Ode to AOL Instant Messenger | iMore
          • 1 hr 4 min
        • Episode 36: Echo Slurry

          Mikah and Joe briefly talk about The Orville and Star Trek Discovery before pivoting to the products from the Amazon event on September 27th.

          • 6 All New Members of the Alexa Family | Amazon
            • 1 hr 11 min
          • Episode 34: I Ate It Dry

            Mikah talks to Joe about Sarahah, and then there's an update on the life-changing iPad Pro.

            • Sarahah Secrets | YouTube
            • Honesty App Sarahah is Becoming a Self-Esteem Machine | The Verge
            • Sarahah
              • 52 min
            • Episode 33: Because I'm Bougie

              Joe bought a Harmony Hub to trigger his air conditioner. Mikah and Joe discuss the detailed info that leaked out of the HomePod firmware (just like every other tech podcast), as well as discussing the silliness that is the RED Hydrogen, and circle around to ridicule of sponsored content (#sponcon) and Amazon Spark.

              • Mikah is the Guest in Defocused 159 Where Remote AC Apps are Mentioned
              • Apple Firmware Release May Reveal iPhone Plans | Six Colors
              • RED Hydrogen Prototype Hands-On | YouTube
              • Amazon Spark screenshots | Twitter
                • 1 hr 10 min
              • Episode 32: Pool With Special Offers

                Mikah and Joe have no love for Amazon Spark, but are excited to live in a world of autonomous cars.

                • Amazon Launches Spark | TechCrunch
                • Amazon possibly working on new stand-alone messaging app called Anytime | AFTVnews
                • Self-driving Car Bill Moves Forward | Axios
                  • 35 min
                • Episode 30: Hype Image Format

                  Mikah is hyped for HEIF, Joe is hyped for iPad Pro screens.

                  Correction: This was recorded June 20th, and Apple changed their advertising to stipulate that a portion of proceeds from the Apple Watch Pride bands are being donated to LGBTQ advocacy organizations June 21st.

                  • HEIF: A First Nail in JPEG's Coffin? | 500px
                  • The Art of Deep Compositing | fxguide
                    • 1 hr 3 min

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                  Mikah Sargent, and Joe Rosensteel discuss technology, and how it interacts with their lives. Featuring Marko Savic 🌈