The Rebound

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67: Bug Harness Jan 07, 2016

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Dan is on an island so Guy English joins Lex and Moltz this week. More rumors of Apple dropping the 3.5 mm audio jack: http://9to5mac.com/2016/01/05/apple-dropping-removing-headphone-port-iphone-7/ Griffin has a magnetic dongle thingy that gets you MagSafe on USB C: https://griffintechnology.com/us/breaksafe-magnetic-usb-type-c-cable Lex's new Watch, iPhone and iPad stand: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WUF4JHI Our thanks also to Casper (https://casper.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode. Casper makes mattresses from responsive materials to ensure great sleep for nearly everyone. You spend about a third of your life sleeping, make sure it's on a good mattress. Go to casper.com/therebound to start your 100-day money-back trial. You'll get $50 off by using the code "REBOUND".

66: I've Got Some Cross Words For You Dec 23, 2015

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Apple was highlighted on 60 Minutes: http://9to5mac.com/2015/12/20/apple-60-minutes-special/ They did not, however, leak a new MacBook: http://thenextweb.com/apple/2015/12/21/no-apple-didnt-leak-a-new-macbook-on-60-minutes-last-night/ A Washington Post column debunking Internet myths was canceled because people would rather believe the myths: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/12/18/what-was-fake-on-the-internet-this-week-why-this-is-the-final-column/ Dan recommends the game Grayout from Neven Mrgan: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grayout/id1023152763?mt=8 Dan has a new tea maker he likes. Maybe this one: http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BTM800XL-One-Touch-Tea-Maker/dp/B003LNOPSG Lex is thinking about starting to use 2Do: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2do/id303656546?mt=8 Our thanks this week to Trailer Town (http://trailer.town/rebound), the one-stop place to see movie trailers. Watch current trailers and see this year's top 10. Visit trailer.town/rebound and follow them on Twitter: @Trailer_Town.

65: There’s No Dropbox to the Afterlife Dec 17, 2015

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Craig Federighi appeared on the latest episode of The Talk Show: http://daringfireball.net/thetalkshow/2015/12/07/ep-139 Now it sucks to have been a MacKeeper "user" in more than one way: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/12/13-million-mackeeper-users-exposed/ Samsung created the most horrible ad ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8nJKWJTsUg Hey, did you know there's a new Star Wars movie coming out? http://mashable.com/2015/12/14/star-wars-fruit-vegetables/#T.Z7zeujkOqT Sonos rolls out Apple Music beta: http://9to5mac.com/2015/12/15/sonos-apple-music-beta-availability/ iPad Air 3 might be coming in the spring but without 3D Touch: http://9to5mac.com/2015/12/15/kgi-ipad-air-3-iphone-7/ Some holiday cheer for you Star Trek fans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiSn2JuDQSc Dan wrote about Apple's streaming service and supposed delay: http://www.macworld.com/article/3014201/home-players/why-im-willing-to-wait-for-an-apple-tv-streaming-service.html Re/code also wrote about it: http://recode.net/2015/12/09/why-apple-walked-away-from-tv-for-now/ CBS is planning a new Star Trek show that will be exclusive to its streaming service: http://www.startrek.com/article/new-star-trek-series-premieres-january-2017

64: A Wizard in the Backseat Dec 10, 2015

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Apple has released its own iPhone battery case: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MGQM2LL/A/iphone-6s-smart-battery-case-white Dan uses this Lightning adapter on his iPhone charger: http://www.amazon.com/Certified-Skiva-Lightning-microUSB-connectors/dp/B00HEU1JGI Apple also released an SD card to Lightning cable: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJYT2AM/A/lightning-to-sd-card-camera-reader The iPad Pro has USB 3.0: http://www.macworld.com/article/3004647/ipad/ipad-pro-innards-pave-the-way-for-usb-30-transfer-speeds.html Stephen Hackett has had a less than stellar experience with iCloud Photo Library: http://www.512pixels.net/blog/2015/11/im-done-with-icloud-photo-library Moltz has this iPhone/Watch stand which isn't bad: http://www.amazon.com/NewRice®-Charging-Bamboo-Charge-Station/dp/B00YV9G2QM/ One caveat he forgot to mention: the Watch charger sits too low in the groove so he had to put a rubber washer under it to make it sit up a little more. He's also used this one for just the Watch which does the job nicely: http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Charging-Premium-Compatible-Nightstand/dp/B0109I9W24/ Dan likes this travel power strip: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgePlus-3-Outlet-Charger-Protector/dp/B00ATZJ5YS We have some doubts about this rumor about 15-inch MacBook Airs: http://www.macrumors.com/2015/11/30/thinner-macbook-air-13-15-wwdc-2016/ Apple Maps is now the most used mapping app on iOS: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/apple-maps-once-laughingstock-now-164150636.html Our thanks also to Canary, the complete home security system in one device. Go to meetcanary.com and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get free overnight shipping on your Canary. Our thanks also to Bushel (http://www.bushel.com/rebound), the easy-to-use Apple device management system for the enterprise. Bushel makes device management accessible and affordable for everyone, so businesses can support their users without help from IT.

63: Why Are You Hitting Yourself, John? Dec 03, 2015

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APPLE MIGHT REMOVE THE HEADPHONE JACK ON THE IPHONE 7 EVERYONE PANIC: http://www.macrumors.com/2015/11/27/iphone-7-no-3-5mm-headphone-jack-lightning/ Dan has a Logitech Smart Control and likes it: http://support.logitech.com/en_us/product/harmony-smart-control Lex likes these cheap iPad covers from Poetic: http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-iPad-Air-Case-Slimline/dp/B00EX9J95G/ Moltz is now a happy Plex user: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plex/id383457673?mt=8 Amazon may be making an Apple TV app: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/11/amazon-is-apparently-making-a-video-app-for-the-new-apple-tv-after-all/ Lex likes Infuse for iOS for streaming media and offline playing: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/infuse-pro/id893249751?mt=8 Is a smaller iPhone coming? Neh? http://www.businessinsider.com/credit-suisse-apple-iphone-6s-component-orders-are-cut-2015-12 Our thanks this week to Mack Weldon (https://www.mackweldon.com). Mack Weldon makes fucking glorious underwear to hold your bits in the way they deserve. It is truly awesome stuff. So go to mackweldon.com and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get 20 percent off your order. Our thanks as well to Chocolate Selfie (http://www.mychocolateselfie.com). Use the code "REBOUND" to get 10 percent off your order! They're delicious and Kosher! Our thanks also to Canary, the complete home security system in one device. Go to meetcanary.com (http://meetcanary.com) and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get free shipping on your Canary.

62: Robot Time is Here Nov 25, 2015

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Lex and Moltz have a friendly competition going on in Pac-Man 256 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pac-man-256-endless-arcade/id1002340615?mt=8). Both Dan and Moltz's son like The Room 3 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-room-three/id918054748?mt=8). On the Apple TV, as on the iPhone or iPad, good games are Alto's Adventure (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/altos-adventure/id950812012?mt=8), Crossy Road (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crossy-road-endless-arcade/id924373886?mt=8) and Chillaxian (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chillaxian/id673243744?mt=8). Another good one might be Sketch Party TV (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketchparty-tv/id500175028?mt=8), although we haven't played it yet. Moltz wants a SteelSeries Nimbus for Christmas (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJ162/steelseries-nimbus-wireless-gaming-controller). Dan and Lex might get people some Echoes (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X4WHP5E/). Dan explained how to get your Mac to behave a bit like an Echo (https://sixcolors.com/post/2015/11/do-it-yourself-siri-for-the-mackinda/). Some good iPad board games are Carcassonne (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/carcassonne/id375295479?mt=8), Pandemic (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pandemic-the-board-game/id700793523?mt=8), Catan (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/catan/id335029050?mt=8), Ticket to Ride (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-pocket/id471857988?mt=8), Forbidden Island (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forbidden-island/id427419772?mt=8) and Lords of Waterdeep (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/d-d-lords-of-waterdeep/id648019675?mt=8). Our thanks this week to Mack Weldon (https://www.mackweldon.com). Mack Weldon makes glorious underwear to hold your bits in the way they deserve. It is truly awesome stuff. So go to mackweldon.com and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get 20 percent off your order. Our thanks also to Canary, the complete home security system in one device. Go to meetcanary.com and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get free shipping on your Canary.

61: Everything's Broken Nov 19, 2015

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BREAKING: John Gruber is not wearing his Apple Watch (https://daringfireball.net/thetalkshow/2015/10/31/ep-134). Moltz is still wearing his and even has a new band from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/244338843/apple-watch-band-strap-whiskey-brown?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=apple%20watch%20band&ref=sr_gallery_7 Dan likes Pedometer++: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pedometer++/id712286167?mt=8 Moltz likes Carrot Weather: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/carrot-weather-talking-forecast/id961390574?mt=8 We all use Fantastical to varying degrees: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-2-for-ipad-calendar/id830708155?mt=8 You can have fun with your Echo if you have one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plnA_kdCXU Federico Viticci's iPad Pro review: https://www.macstories.net/stories/ipad-pro-review/ John Gruber's iPad Pro review: http://daringfireball.net/2015/11/the_ipad_pro Rdio shutting down, Pandora acquiring assets: http://arstechnica.com/business/2015/11/rdio-shutting-down-and-pandora-will-buy-its-technology/ Don Norman and Bruce Tognazzini have some harsh words for Apple design: http://www.fastcodesign.com/3053406/how-apple-is-giving-design-a-bad-name Our thanks to Canary, the complete home security system in one device. Go to meetcanary.com and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get free shipping on your Canary.

60: Me and the Old T-Dog Nov 12, 2015

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This week, Guy English sits in for John Moltz, marking the first time Guy and Lex have been live on the show together! We discuss the iPad Pro and whether it will replace our Macs. Also, we focus on the keyboard a lot, which John Gruber talks about in his review" http://daringfireball.net/2015/11/the_ipad_pro Dan and Lex reminisce about the old Macintosh Quadra 610 DOS Compatible. http://lowendmac.com/1994/quadra-610-dos-compatible/ The Apple TV setup still leaves something to be desired. Dan's written a piece: https://sixcolors.com/post/2015/11/the-apple-tvs-other-shoe/ Dan uses a Harmony 700 remote, which has been discontinued though you can still find it, and Lex uses this guy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KC08A4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage&tag=thelexfiles05-20 The Rebound is brought to you by Canary: a complete home security system in a single device. People across the world have been using Canary to stop burglaries and other serious incidents. A 1080p HD camera, smart notifications, and emergency response. Go to MeetCanary.com, and use the promo code "rebound" for free overnight shipping. Our thanks as well to Softlayer (http://softlayer.com), the cloud built to compete. You deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs. Softlayer is one of the only cloud providers that provisions bare metal servers and virtual servers from a single, seamless platform. Go to http://softlayer.com/podcast and get your first $500 free.

59: The Microsoft Way Nov 05, 2015

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Twitter replaces stars with hearts: http://mashable.com/2015/11/03/twitter-stars-becoming-hearts/#nEFuvc71Imqp Dan has since confirmed that you can go forwards and backwards in a video by pressing on the trackpad on the right and left respectively. Dan likes the Plex app on the Apple TV: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3000896/streaming-media/plex-gets-an-apple-tv-app-for-streaming-your-media-library.html Amazon is opening a physical book store: http://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon/amazon-opens-first-bricks-and-mortar-bookstore-at-u-village/ Buzzfeed says it was Amazon's decision not to have an Apple TV app: http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnpaczkowski/the-apple-tv-youve-always-wanted-is-finally-here#.ss39Vzebd Will Moltz go to a Microsoft device night? http://www.microsoftdevicenight.com/RFG/publish/MDN15/ Probably not. Our thanks to Canary, the complete home security system in one device. Go to meetcanary.com and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get free shipping on your Canary. Our thanks also to Casper (https://casper.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode. Casper makes mattresses from responsive materials to ensure great sleep for nearly everyone. You spend about a third of your life sleeping, make sure it's on a good mattress. Go to casper.com/therebound to start your 100-day money-back trial. You'll get $50 off by using the code "REBOUND". Our thanks as well to Softlayer (http://softlayer.com), the cloud built to compete. You deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs. Softlayer is one of the only cloud providers that provisions bare metal servers and virtual servers from a single, seamless platform. Go to http://softlayer.com/podcast and get your first $500 free.

58: A Wave of the Olds Oct 29, 2015

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The Apple TV presents a question: What size will you get? https://sixcolors.com/post/2015/10/sizing-up-the-apple-tv/ Hey, who's still excited about CurrentC? http://recode.net/2015/10/26/chase-announces-chase-pay-its-own-digital-wallet/ We don't talk about Apple's quarterly results because they weren't out yet. You can read about them, though: http://www.macworld.com/article/2998544/business/the-5-biggest-takeaways-from-apples-q4-2015-quarterly-earnings.html Dan finally saw the Star Wars trailer so we talk about that, too: http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lucasfilm/starwarstheforceawakens/ Our thanks to Softlayer (http://softlayer.com), the cloud built to compete. You deserve cloud resources that meet your unique needs. Softlayer is one of the only cloud providers that provisions bare metal servers and virtual servers from a single, seamless platform. Go to http://softlayer.com/podcast and get your first $500 free.

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