Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained.
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#293: Opt In Your Face
April 13th, 2020 · 114 minutes
Apple and Google join up to trace virus contacts, a bunch of TV shows are available for free, and Bloomberg adds a bit of normalcy by reporting about the next generation of iPhones. Finally, Myke at the Movies voyages to "Star Trek IV."
#292: Don't Look Over There!
April 6th, 2020 · 106 minutes
How will COVID-19 change the future of consumer technology? Why is Zoom the videoconferencing tool of the moment, and why has it had so many security and privacy issues? We also discuss Amazon's ability to sell and rent movies on iOS.
#291: The Ugly Potatoes Are Used for Fries
March 30th, 2020 · 85 minutes
This week Myke got a new iPad Pro, so he and Jason compare notes. Then we enter the Conspiracy Room™ for talk about that iPad, pro iPad apps, and ARM Macs. Plus: Whimsical iPad cursors and ol' Tim "Contingency" Cook!
#290: You Are The Button
March 24th, 2020 · 111 minutes
Jason's got the new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, so it's time to dig in. But we're also excited about the new iPad Magic Keyboard, iPad cursors, and... the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar?
#289: Not So Fast, Uma Thurman
March 16th, 2020 · 89 minutes
This week your WFH hosts offer advice to newly homebound workers, discuss how the global pandemic has affected all corners of Apple's business, and leave a little time for speculation about future Apple product releases.
#288: Are We Being Punked?
March 9th, 2020 · 69 minutes
COVID-19 continues to upend tech industry plans, a report suggests new Apple devices with new display tech, and we get excited about the possibility of a proper mouse cursor in iPadOS 14.
#287: Constant Applause
March 2nd, 2020 · 89 minutes
So is Apple really releasing a Smart Keyboard with a built-in trackpad? That's the latest report, and Jason and Myke have a lot of questions about it. And in Upstream, Disney+ gets its "expensive NBC" moment on Instagram.
#286: You Can't Make Me Change My Pocket
February 24th, 2020 · 71 minutes
Clearing up controversies about pockets and malware, the coronavirus affects Apple's business, and news reports surface involving ARM Macs and default apps on iOS.
#285: Mac Pros for Mac Pros
February 17th, 2020 · 76 minutes
Myke met the people for whom the Mac Pro was made, and reports back with details. Jason tries to combat confusion about whether the Mac is really being attacked by malware and explains what Apple is doing to stop it.
#284: We're In the Ear Business
February 10th, 2020 · 81 minutes
Why did Apple release surprising new beta features this month? We discuss what it might mean for the future of Mac app development, iPad Pro accessories, and the processors powering future Macs. And can someone get Taika Waititi a 16-inch MacBook Pro?