Upgrade - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Upgrade — Technology
Upgrade

Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

Latest Episodes:

361: It’s Not an Artistic Exercise Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

For the first time Jason is (mostly) off this week! After discussing who’s winning the streaming wars, Myke challenges John Siracusa to describe his ideal Mac, asks Merlin Mann to share what he’s excited about, and answers a #myketalk from Jay Miller. But don’t worry, lasers return later on.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Calm: The #1 mental fitness app. Learn how to get a free well-being ebook and one month free.
Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

Guest Starring:

Jay Miller, John Siracusa, and Merlin Mann

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Upgrade | Cotton Bureau

12 Hollywood Insiders on Who’s Winning the Streaming Wars – Vulture

Conduit - Relay FM

Accidental Tech Podcast

Hypercritical

Do By Friday

Home Assistant

Home+

Eve | evehome.com

Elgato

Multi Mount System | elgato.com

Phone Tripod Mount – ULANZI

Descript

Samsung Portable SSD T5

Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD Memory Storage

HomePass for HomeKit

Brickit: Rebuild your Lego

LEGO® Designer Videos US/GL - YouTube

Drafts

Acorn 7

The Flop House Animated! - YouTube

The Incomparable | Human Santapede (Episode 173z)

360: Big Minimizers Jul 05, 2021

Show notes

Presenting Upgrade 360, a new program designed to improve your podcast listening experience by letting you choose the level of podcast quality you wish to receive. Perhaps you want to hear us talk about the podcast bubble without any audio artifacts! Maybe you'd like our discussion of the macOS Public Beta to be delivered at a shockingly low bit rate! It's the same old Upgrade, but delivered in a few new ways--plus the usual way, we should be clear it's also just being delivered the usual way.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required.
1Blocker: The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month premium free.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Upgrade 360 in Apple Lossless (ALAC)

Upgrade 360 in 56kbps

Upgrade 360 in 8kbps

Buy Your SUMMER OF FUN Merch!

Brimley/Cocoon Line (@BrimleyLine) / Twitter

Apple HQ Is No Longer the Center of the Company's Universe - Bloomberg

This is the Awful Voice Inside My Head - by Charlie Warzel - Galaxy Brain

Call Her Daddy: Spotify Nabs Exclusive Multiyear Deal With Alex Cooper - Variety

Amazon Acquires ‘SmartLess’ Podcast for as Much as $80 Million - Bloomberg

Amazon is acquiring a podcast hosting and monetization platform - The Verge

DigiTimes: Apple to Announce Redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in September - MacRumors

First Look: macOS Monterey Public Beta – Six Colors

Connected #352: A Watched Watch Never Boils - Relay FM

Three Weeks with iOS and iPadOS 15: Foundational Updates - MacStories

The M1, macOS Monterey and the next Mac power shift | Macworld

Jellycuts

Omni Automation

359: Hi Everybody... Pineapple Jun 28, 2021

Show notes

The Upgrade Summer of Fun kicks into gear with new beachwear, a very special summer-themed edition of Ask Upgrade, dreams of larger iPads, and a bunch of streaming news. On the less fun side, we discuss why Apple has reacted the way it has to threats of new laws and regulations that might change how it does business.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Bombas: 20% off your first order. Shop the Pride collection and learn about the organizations your purchase supports.
Instabug: Ship Quality Apps with Real-Time Contextual Insights
Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Buy your Upgrade Summer of Fun Merch – Available for 2 weeks!

Upgrade #254: Downgrade - Relay FM

Upgrade #312: Outgrade - Relay FM

The Test Drivers #35: Windows 11, with Panos Panay - Relay FM

This is the hardware you need to run Windows 11 - The Verge

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the business of Windows - The Verge

Apple Original 'Ted Lasso' wins Peabody Award [U] - 9to5Mac

Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation' and 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' Premiering in September - MacRumors

Foundation — Official Teaser 2 | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Dan Harmon, Nathan Pyle Team for ‘Strange Planet’ Series at Apple – The Hollywood Reporter

Foundation — Official Teaser 2 | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Big iPads, Apple Car Changes, Amazon AR Glasses: Inside Big Tech Labs - Bloomberg

The iPad's inevitable Mac-like future is hiding in iPadOS 15 | Macworld

Tech Giants, Fearful of Proposals to Curb Them, Blitz Washington With Lobbying - The New York Times

Report: Tim Cook called Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress to warn against antitrust legislation [U] - 9to5Mac

Lobbying Congress, Apple’s Report, What About Consumers? – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Congress begins to crank up Big Tech legislation – Six Colors

Apple Says Allowing Sideloading on iPhone Would Expose Users to Serious Privacy and Security Risks - MacRumors

Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps – Apple Whitepaper

Epic gives in to Google and releases Fortnite on the Play Store - The Verge

Apple argues against sideloading iPhone apps as regulatory pressure mounts - The Verge

Kosta Eleftheriou (@keleftheriou) / Twitter

Here’s why Apple won’t allow iPhone app sideloading. – Fast Company

Sticking Out on Instagram: “As far as I’m concerned, Pimm’s & Lemonade = summer”

Next Year, Brits Will Fly Abroad. For Now, It’s Bognor Bingo. - The New York Times

Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM

358: Apple Watch Extreme or Whatever Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

We discuss the future of the Apple Watch, from new materials to new shapes to all the sensors Apple might want to put on any product that touches your body. And then we talk about the risks Apple might face by failing to learn the right lessons from the pandemic about altering its corporate culture.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Public Sector Future, from Microsoft: Discover real stories from public sector leaders who have been successful at driving change. Listen now.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

iPhone 12 Mini Production Reportedly Ended Earlier Than Expected Due to Relatively Low Sales - MacRumors

YouTube Says iOS Picture-in-Picture Coming to All US Users - MacRumors

‎Frenzic: Overtime on the App Store

Apple TV+ teases its summer lineup with new sizzle reel of original shows and movies - 9to5Mac

Apple TV on Twitter: The Shrink Next Door

Ted Lasso — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Ted Lasso – Warner Brothers Shop

Disney+ Shifts Original Series to Wednesday Release Date Schedule – The Hollywood Reporter

Prosser: Apple Watch Series 7 to Feature Flat-Edged Design, New Green Color Option - MacRumors

Tim Cook announces hybrid work plan for Apple employees, three days per week in-person - 9to5Mac

Comment: Apple employees are right to question Tim Cook’s hybrid return-to-work strategy - 9to5Mac

Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter - The Verge

Daring Fireball: Internal Letter Circulates at Apple -- and Leaks to The Verge -- Pushing Back Against Returning to the Office

WWDC 2021 – Six Colors

WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors

WWDC 2021: More cowbell – Six Colors

357: Collaborative Calculating Jun 14, 2021

Show notes

WWDC 2021 is over! This week we discuss a lot of the hidden details of Apple's announcements, and share our first reactions to using the first developer betas. (Jason isn't mad at Safari, just disappointed.)

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Fitbod: The fitness app for personalized exercise plans. Get 25% off your membership.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
DoorDash: Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Playdate

Panic: Say Hello to Playdate — Sandwich

Apple Lists 'M1X MacBook Pro' in YouTube Tags for WWDC Keynote Video - MacRumors

WWDC 2021: I love it when a platform comes together – Six Colors

The Morning Show — Season 2 Teaser | Apple TV+ - YouTube

WWDC 2021: I love it when a platform comes together – Six Colors

More depth on iPadOS 15 multitasking – Six Colors

The Morning Show — Season 2 Teaser | Apple TV+ - YouTube

Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors

Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors

iOS 15 brings back the popular dial picker from iOS 13 and earlier with a twist - 9to5Mac

iOS 15 tidbits: Apple TV Remote redesign, 'Prepare For Your New iPhone,' EXIF data in Photos, more - 9to5Mac

iOS 15 Photos App Tells You Which Apps Saved Images Originated From - MacRumors

David Smith on Twitter: Widget Labels

iOS 15 automatically hides old passes and tickets in Apple Wallet - 9to5Mac

'Spatialize Stereo' Feature in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey Simulates Spatial Audio for Non-Dolby Content - MacRumors

iOS 15 Tidbits: Text Cursor Magnifier, New Dial Picker, Custom Text Size Per App, and More - MacRumors

Unreleased 'World Timer' Watch Face Featured in WWDC Session - MacRumors

Dark Sky iOS app lives another year – Six Colors

Automating my blog posts with Shortcuts… on the Mac – Six Colors

Pixelmator Pro and the new Shortcuts app - Pixelmator Blog

WWDC 2021: Safari 15 to bring huge UI changes – Six Colors

ATP 434: A Squirmy Soup of Rectangles — Accidental Tech Podcast

356: This Is Not for You, Developers Jun 08, 2021

Show notes

Myke and Jason break down the WWDC 2021 keynote, which brought Apple's various devices together in some surprising ways. Were the changes to iPadOS exciting or disappointing? Are we excited about Shortcuts on the Mac? Will Focus modes keep us focused? And the Upgrade Draft results take an unexpected turn.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate Smarter. Get 20% off.
DoorDash: Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more.
Wondery: Listen to the The Secret Sauce of Jony Ive.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

The WWDC Keynote Draft 2021 – Interactive Scorecard

Connected #340: Very Good at Being Computers; Very Bad at Being Humans - Relay FM

355: The WWDC Keynote Draft 2021 May 31, 2021

Show notes

It’s time for our sixth annual competition regarding what will happen at Apple's WWDC keynote! Is this the year iPadOS gets all the love? Will there be Mac hardware? Can Myke and Jason figure out the future of HomeKit and watchOS? It's time to let our imaginations run wild--we'll leave the harshness of reality for next week.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
Forward Networks: Network Modeling Software. Request a demo today.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

The WWDC Keynote Draft 2021 – Interactive Scorecard

Big Mail - Upgrade your inbox

The Mac needs Shortcuts – Six Colors

Timery for Toggl

Mini-LED Shipments for New MacBook Pro Models Expected in Third Quarter - MacRumors

Episode 221: Our watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Wishes – AppStories

354: Even Safari Knows It's Yellow May 24, 2021

Show notes

Jason reviews the new iPad Pro, Myke reviews the new 24-inch iMac, and the future of Apple silicon might be coming into focus.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
Public Sector Future, from Microsoft: Real stories from public sector leaders who have been successful at driving change. Listen now.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Use HDMI ARC or eARC with your Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Apple Support

Connected - Relay FM

Apple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities - Apple

Parallel - Relay FM

'Fear Street' Trilogy Is Netflix's Bet on Movies to Binge - The New York Times

HBO Max With Ads: Pricing, Availability Announced - Variety

Amazon Pondering Deal to Buy MGM — The Information

Myke's Yellow iMac – Instagram

Wooden Monitor Stand & iMac Riser for Desk | Grovemade®

20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM

2021 iPad Pro review: All systems go, but where? – Six Colors

iPadOS approaches the edge of desktop computing – Six Colors (Members Post)

iPad Pro 2021 Review: Future on Standby - MacStories

Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg

Apple M1 Macs "feel faster" than they really are thanks to QoS optimizations | TechSpot

353: Orange iMac in My Orange Office May 18, 2021

Show notes

Jason's been using an orange 24-inch iMac for the last week and we've got his review. Also, Apple Music goes for high quality and spatial audio, WarnerMedia is on the move again, and Jeff Bezos is a television genius.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
DoorDash: Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code OONIUPGRADE21 for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

Apple Watch Pride Edition bands celebrate the diverse LGBTQ+ movement - Apple

Relay FM Crossover feed: Sign in and get the Membership Specials

Peter Kafka on Twitter: Jeff Bezos, TV guy

Dax Shepard's ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast to become Spotify exclusive, leaving Apple Podcasts - 9to5Mac

AT&T to spin off and combine WarnerMedia with Discovery - CNN

24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors

Apple Music teasing special announcement, as '3D lossless' audio streaming rumored - 9to5Mac

Apple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio - Apple

What Apple Music can do to catch up with Spotify – Macworld

Apple Discontinuing Space Gray Mac Accessories Now That iMac Pro is Dead - MacRumors

DigiTimes: MacBooks With Mini-LED Displays May Be Delayed Until 2022 - MacRumors

Images Reveal Colorful New MacBook Air Design - MacRumors

Brydge unveils new MAX+ keyboard/trackpad combo for 12.9-inch iPad Pro - 9to5Mac

Brydge 12.9 MAX+

Gestures - Brydge

352: Living Inside an Orange May 10, 2021

Show notes

This week Myke and Jason debate the form of future Mac laptops, discuss Apple and Epic's first week in court (complete with angry emails!), and then imagine what's next for iOS and iPadOS.

This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by:

Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once.
ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
Ooni Pizza Ovens: Bring the world’s best pizza to your own backyard. Use the code OONIUPGRADE21 for 10% off.

Links and Show Notes:

Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads.

Rumor: Apple to introduce new MacBook available in iMac-style colors - 9to5Mac

14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models With XDR Displays Expected to Launch Later This Year - MacRumors

Stolen MacBook Pro Schematics Confirm Apple's Plans to Add More Ports and Remove Touch Bar - MacRumors

Epic vs. Apple court case: First week recap - 9to5Mac

Phil Schiller on App Store Knockoffs in 2012: 'Is No One Reviewing These Apps?' - MacRumors

Apple iOS 15: What's New? Notification, IPad Home Screen Upgrades - Bloomberg

Apple’s new App Clips: Tiny apps you run with a tap – Six Colors

Related Podcasts