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Tech and Test unravels the intricacies of technology, delves into the world of software engineering, and challenge the boundaries of software testing. Your host Peter Johnson will help you navigate the digital landscape, exploring the latest in tech, sharing insights into software development, and talking to the people that drive our digital world. Whether you’re a coding guru, a testing pro, or just tech-curious, Tech and Test is your dedicated podcast for in-depth discussions, interviews w ...
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Command+Shift+Left is a podcast that helps you navigate the treacherous waters of the software development, ops, and security world, while also diving into the hot current trends in the industry. Join us, and embark on a journey through hilarious real-world stories, pro-tips and hacks for navigating your way around developer security.
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Spilling trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics). Plus, games, plenty of Apple tech, or whatever else comes into our heads. It’s a show where we get to hang out and talk tech, talk shit, and have fun every couple of weeks (and sometimes more often - only your podcast app knows for sure). We'll give you the lowdown on the gear we're using, some knowledge bombs to help you use your gear better, and answer listener questions.
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The Bolt Zone is a Magic: The Gathering podcast for competitive players who want to take their game to the next level. Join co-hosts Cody DeBos and Nathan Steuer for a deep dive into the latest deckbuilding strategies, gameplay tips, and metagame analysis. Come learn how to level up your play! To support the show, consider subscribing to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/boltthebird. We are proudly sponsored by Boogie Board, makers of The Ultimate LCD Life Pad. Say goodbye to crinkly ...
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Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear (Oh My!) with Bill McLean
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49:53Jeff is taking a break from the show to recover from his recent stroke. He's recovering well and is working his butt off in rehab and hopes to return before long. His family has set up a GoFundMe to help out a bit while he's in rehab kicking ass. If you'd like to throw a few bucks his way, here's the link, and it's all appreciated. https://www.gofu…
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BAF Rewind: Tips & Tricks with Gannon Nordberg
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38:24Jeff and Tom are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg! Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more! More from Gannon: LinkedIn (email marketing strategies & newsletter signup) Links from the show: Use profiles in Safari on Mac Turn off Listening…
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The iPhone Air Experience with Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg
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48:10In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff welcome back Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg to share their experiences of using the iPhone Air. The guys cover: How impossibly thin and light it feels in the hand The stunning 3000-nit display The “plateau” bump Battery life and overheating scares Why it’s delightful and a look at the future Is it a keep…
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Apple Event Recap: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3, Plus AirPods Pro 3
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52:46We dig into the details of Apple’s recent “Awe Dropping” event! We take a look at the innovative features of the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Get the scoop on the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and new hypertension warnings and Sleep Score. Plus AirPods 3 impr…
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Building Resilient Systems at Scale With Casey Rosenthal
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1:11:39Send us a text In this episode of Tech and Test, I’m joined by Casey Rosenthal, Interim CEO, HiBeam and former Netflix engineering leader. Casey is co-author of Chaos Engineering: System Resiliency in Practice and a frequent speaker on chaos engineering and complex systems. We dive into: 💻 Why Netflix started breaking its own systems on purpose 🤖 H…
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Chaos to Clarity in Apple Notes: Forever * Notes with Matthias Hilse
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56:50If you’re an Apple Notes user who’s feeling buried in folders, tags, or forgotten ideas — and you’ve struggled to bring order to your notes — this episode is for you. We dive deep into the Forever * Notes system with its creator, Matthias Hilse, and explore how it brings clarity, structure, and intentionality to even the messiest note collections. …
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Beta Tested: Apple’s Big Software Updates
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50:33If you’re wondering whether it’s finally safe (or fun) to jump into the Apple public betas, this episode is for you. From iPadOS 26’s dramatic windowing overhaul to macOS Tahoe’s subtle UI tweaks — plus new features in iOS 26 and watchOS 26 — we’ve lived with them all and have thoughts. You’ll hear why the new iPad multitasking feels like macOS (in…
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Revolutionizing Fashion Business ERP with AI
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47:55Send us a text AI is changing how we code, but the real challenge is how we design and test software. In this episode I speak with Harish Chandramowli, founder of Flare Software. From building cloud security at Bloomberg and MongoDB to launching a ERP platform for fashion and textile brands, Harish has seen software challenges at every scale. We ex…
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Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, Brother, MC, Friend: Jacob Battersby
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52:06What happens when hip-hop meets theater, satire, and sibling bond? In this episode, we meet Jacob Battersby — artist, MC, and the man behind Celsius 7 — as he joins his brother Jeff and Tom for a funny and sometimes unfiltered journey through decades of DIY artistry. From early freestyle circles and cassette-tape beats to the lyrical power of Psych…
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An AI Diagnosis, iPadOS 26 First Look, and How to Beta Test Without Breaking Everything
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37:10If you’re itching to try iPadOS 26, or just curious how far AI has crept into everyday life, this episode is for you. Tom and Jeff share how well (or not) AI played doctor, deliver a first look at the iPadOS 26 developer beta, and break down how to beta test like a pro (without nuking your device). You’ll get honest impressions of the new floating …
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Why Critical Thinkers Will Always Lead in Tech
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56:48Send us a text I’m joined by Oksana Kovalchuk, a former software developer who now leads a top UI/UX design agency. She started programming at age 5, built the largest app on the Parse platform (showcased by Mark Zuckerberg at F8), and now helps startups cut through feature bloat to create user-friendly, business-focused digital products. In this e…
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We’re in between WWDC and the Public Betas, and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check! Tom and Jeff break down what they’re reading, watching, listening to, and playing with this summer. Books, newsletters, podcasts, the new Reply All Time and Top Songs playlists in Apple Music, and more. Additionally, Tom gets nerdy with Claude, Readwise, …
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From Engineer to QA Director: Raman Judge on Leading with Empathy
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36:35Send us a text 🎙️New on Tech and Test! 🎙️ I'm excited to share our latest episode featuring the brilliant Raman Judge, QA Director and a truly inspiring leader in the tech world. In this episode, Raman opens up about her career journey from QA Engineer to senior leadership and shares practical, hard-earned wisdom on: 🔹 Navigating your career path f…
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90 Days of Forever*Notes and Stress Awareness with Athlytic & Apple Watch
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42:25Tom and Jeff dive into three fun segments: Tom’s updated Mac recommendations for students, Jeff's update on his Forever Notes system using Apple Notes, and how both hosts are using health tracking apps to better understand their stress and recovery. Tom unpacks how Athlytic and Apple Watch are helping him recognize stress and reduce habitual tensio…
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Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby are joined by returning guest Joe Moyer for a comprehensive breakdown of Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote: Exploration of the new "Liquid Glass" design language unifying all Apple platforms New Apple Intelligence features Analysis of simplified version numbering (everything is now version 26) iPadOS 26's new windowing syste…
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Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less hype than normal for this year's event? The guys also throw around some thoughts on the big announcement that Jony Ive and OpenAI are working on a new type of AI-centered device. It doe…
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Tom Gets Snipd, Siri Lawsuit Settlement, and More Bruises on Apple
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50:37Tom’s queued up an AI podcast app experiment, and Jeff’s wondering if it’s really worth the $85 price tag. This week, the guys dive into Snipd’s AI-powered podcast magic, how it pairs with Readwise for smart highlights and spaced repetition, and Tom’s sneaky new trick for “listening” to podcasts while he sleeps. Plus, they talk about the Siri lawsu…
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Cracking Big Tech Interviews with Mike Mroczka
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56:48Send us a text Interviewing at FAANG and big tech companies can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Mroczka—Senior Software Engineer and contributing author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview—to demystify the process and share practical strategies to help you land your next role. We break down what …
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It’s easy to lose track of subscriptions, and Tom and Jeff are feeling it too. In this episode, they unpack the apps, services, and streaming platforms they’re paying for — the good, the bad, and the ones they forgot they even had. They swap stories about accidental renewals (looking at you, $250 “oops”), spotlight useful apps, and talk through a f…
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Beyond Features and Functions: Is Technology Missing What Humans Really Need? with Leah Reich
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1:01:25We sit down with writer and user researcher Leah Reich to explore the complex relationship between technology and the humans who use it. Leah shares insights from her newsletter and writing career before diving into the evolving landscape of user research in tech companies, including her time at Slack, Spotify, and Meta/Instagram. We discuss the de…
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Testing What Matters: With Elliott Clark of Batteries Included
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55:01Send us a text On the latest episode of Tech and Test, I’m joined by Elliott Clark, CEO and founder of Batteries Included, for a deep and thoughtful conversation about the cost of testing, what to test (and when), and how to align engineering efforts with your company's mission. We cover: 🧪 What testing is really worth investing in — and where to a…
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WWDC Announced, Gentler Streak Workout Tracker, and "The Cybernetic Teammate" by Ethan Mollick
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52:49In this episode: Apple announces WWDC will be June 9-13 Jeff is experimenting with Gentler Streak and having a bit of nostalgia with Notebook Artillery A subtle AirPods Pro experience The boys continue to argue over AI Ethan Mollick highlights study that finds legit benefits of AI at work Links from the show: Mac - Lumon Terminal Pro ‘Severance’ ed…
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Apple Immersive Metallica and What's Going on at Apple with Siri?
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58:50Apple has updated the iPad Air, iPad, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. The new Apple Immersive Metallica experience is phenomenal; is it a turning point for Apple's immersive content? And what in the world is going on at Apple with Siri? Links from the show: iPad Air iPad MacBook Air Mac Studio Apple Immersive Metallica Something Is Rotten in the State…
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iPhone 16e, New Betas, and a Love of Forever*Notes
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52:07There’s a new iPhone 16 family member, new betas, a new Apple News+ feature, and Jeff has a new thing going in Apple Notes using the Forever*Notes framework. Links from the show: iPhone 16e Apple News+ Food Brace yourself for Deep Water Solo. The next episode of Adventure. Highland Pro Forever*Notes Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Cont…
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Who Pays for Calendar Apps & Next-Level Notes with Bill McLean
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1:01:19Jeff and Tom are joined by Bill McLean for a great discussion on third-party calendar app subscriptions, extending the capabilities of Apple Notes with Forever Notes, and a round-up of AI tools that Bill uses. Where to find more from Bill McLean: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillMcLean Web: https://www.williambmclean.com Threads: https://www.t…
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Exploring AI in Testing with Jesús Gianzo Villaverde
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40:52Send us a text In this episode of Tech and Test, I sit down with Jesús Gianzo Villaverde, a Software Development Engineer in Test, to explore the evolving role of AI in software testing. We kick things off by discussing Deepseek, a recent development in the world of AI, before diving into the broader landscape of LLMs and biases—how these models wo…
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There's not a lot of tech in this one, but there's a ton of nerdy goodness as Jeff and Tom are joined by the fabulous cast of the Dungeons in the Attic podcast! Where to find Dungeons in the Attic: Website Podcast Instagram Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Contact Us Drop us a line at [email protected] You’ll find Jeff at @reyesp…
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Apple TV+ with Benjamin Jancewicz and Joe Moyer
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1:00:29The boys are joined by Benjamin Jancewicz and Joe Moyer for a fun discussion on Apple TV+. Looking for something to watch? Benjamin, Joe, and Jeff have plenty of recommendations. In fact, so many they wouldn't fit here, so we've posted them on our website: https://www.basicafshow.com/apple-tv-with-benjamin-jancewicz-and-joe-moyer/ Where to find Ben…
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Grading Apple Intelligence with Adam Jones
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59:01In this episode of Basic AF, hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby welcome back guest Adam Jones to discuss the latest features of Apple Intelligence. Topics include: • Privacy Concerns • Integration of ChatGPT • Evolving Role of Siri • Genmojis • Image Playground • Summaries in Messages and Mail • Audio Recording and Transcription in Notes • Visua…
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A High School Student’s Take on AI, Coding, and the Future of Tech
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19:10Send us a text In this episode of Tech and Test, I had the privilege of interviewing Rohan Abeelack—a high school student with an incredible passion for computer science. 🌟 Rohan’s enthusiasm for technology is truly inspiring. His fresh perspective, curiosity, and ambitious ideas, like developing a personalised chatbot to help students learn maths …
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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2024 Edition)
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52:17In this special holiday episode of Basic AF, Jeff Battersby and Tom Anderson share their favorite picks from 2024, blending tech, books, music, and apps. The duo kicks off with lighthearted banter about recording struggles, holiday vibes, and their signature cranky humor before diving into their curated favorites. Jeff highlights the Beetle X31 SSD…
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In our 50th episode, Chris Freitag returns to explore the world of iPhone 16 Pro photography. We discuss the new Camera Control features and usability in real-world scenarios, and how Apple’s new Photographic Styles tools can elevate your mobile photography. The conversation also covers the latest December OS updates, Apple’s acquisition of Pixelma…
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Exploring Maths, Computing, and Passion-Driven Learning with James Shao
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28:13Send us a text Excited to share the latest episode of Tech and Test! This time, I’m joined by James Shao, a 2nd-year Joint Maths and Computing student at Imperial College London, who brings a fresh perspective on learning, curiosity, and growth in STEM. 🌟 Here’s what we cover: 🎓 James’ experience navigating the demanding worlds of mathematics and c…
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Conversational Siri, ChatGPT, and Travel Gear & Tips with Gannon Nordberg
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49:47In this episode of Basic AF, hosts Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby welcome back Gannon Nordberg for a jam-packed conversation. Mark Gurman says Apple is working on a more conversational Siri, similar to ChatGPT's Voice mode, plus there are new critical OS updates. Gear up for the holidays with Gannon’s top travel tech tips, including must-have gadg…
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Join Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby in this episode as they unpack Apple’s latest announcements, with a nostalgic nod to an internet legend. Highlights include: Farewell, Elwood “You’ve Got Mail!” Edwards The voice that welcomed us to the internet in the ’90s, Elwood Edwards, has passed. Tom and Jeff share memories of the AOL era. New M4 iMacs: Fr…
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In this episode, we discuss Hacktoberfest’s impact on open-source contributions and the unique challenges it brings for maintainers. Then, we went into the “Jevons Paradox” and its relevance to AI, exploring how increased efficiency can lead to skyrocketing demand and unexpected consequences. We also tackle the age-old question of balancing quick M…
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating layers of "everything as code" and how recursive coding practices are changing software management. We explore the potential of quantum cryptography to revolutionize data security, possibly making hacks a thing of the past. Finally, we tackle the growing tech debt that comes from trying to reinvent the …
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Ever wondered if journaling could make a difference in your life? This week’s guest, Joe Moyer, believes it can. Joe shares his personal journey with journaling and practical advice on how to build a habit—even if you only have five minutes a day. We cover gratitude journaling, the benefits of recording daily thoughts, and how to avoid the “perfect…
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of biocomputers and how brain cells are being used to control machines. We dive into what this means for the future of AI and security. We also discuss the growing threats of browser vulnerabilities, like the "man in the browser" attack, and how even trusted extensions can pose risks. Finally, we lo…
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Testing the Future: Hardware, AI, and Photonics
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38:33Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode of Tech and Test Podcast! 🎙️ Excited to announce our next episode featuring two incredible guests: Darendra Appanah and James Banyard! We'll be diving into the world of hardware testing, AI, and the fascinating field of photonics. Whether you're curious about the intersection of cutting-edge tech and testing or just wa…
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E26: Open Robotics & DevOps Evolution
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1:00:34In this episode, we explore how open-source robotics are reshaping remote work, allowing users to control robots from thousands of miles away with incredible precision. We also delve into how DevOps may be a solved problem, but the next frontier—optimizing development environments—still has room to grow. Then, we discuss the security risks introduc…
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Latest Apple News, Vision Pro’s Submerged Debuts, and Zelda’s Epic New Puzzle Adventure
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36:30In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff cover a mix of Apple news, including minor OS updates, Apple’s immersive content plans for Vision Pro, and Submerged, Apple’s first short film for the Vision Pro. They also touch on Jeff’s new obsession—The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch. Here’s what you can expect: No Apple Ring i…
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In this episode, we explore the surprising ratio between getting an MVP ready and reaching full maturity. We also dive into the challenges of cloud spot pricing and how unpredictable it can be for customers. Then, we look at the intriguing world of chaos engineering, where companies purposely break their systems to build stronger infrastructure. La…
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In this episode, we explore the differences between URLs, URNs, and URIs and why they often confuse developers. We also dive into the limitations of using build pipelines for test automation, the potential of self-healing electronic skin in prosthetics and robotics, and the challenges of deploying machine learning models on Kubernetes, including AI…
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iPhone 16 Pro Max & New Operating Systems
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43:37In this episode: Jeff’s new iPhone case and Apple Watch band Tom's first impressions of his iPhone 16 Pro Max The new Camera Control button What to do with the Action button Tom's having fun with the new Photographic Styles A quick-hit on our thoughts so far on the new operating systems Links from the show: The Action Button Threads Post Stephen Ro…
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Exploring Neurodiversity and Digital Accessibility with Luke Halpin
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55:08Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode of Tech and Test Podcast! 🎙️ I'm thrilled to be joined by Luke, a PhD candidate in Computer Science at Lancaster University. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), education, and digital accessibility, particularly for individuals with ADHD. In this episode, we dive into Luke’s PhD journey, his invol…
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E23: Infinite Integers & Byte-Sized Breakdowns
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46:58In this podcast episode, we’ll explore Rob Pike’s reflections on integer overflow and what he wishes Go had solved, as well as NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s controversial suggestion that AI could render coding obsolete, urging the next generation to focus on farming instead. We'll also journey through the bizarre creation of INTERCAL, a programming lan…
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It's the Apple Glowtime event recap! Jeff and Tom are joined by Joe Moyer from 24Letters.net to recap all of the announcements at Apple's recent annual iPhone event. Is it a September to remember? Join us as we breakdown the new AirPods and hearing related features for AirPods Pro 2, the Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2 in Satin Black. The new iPh…
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In this episode, we discover why Slack’s API response guidelines are tripping up developers, and how 90% of CVEs in popular ecosystems like npm are fixed the same day they’re announced. We also delve into the fascinating world of DNA data storage, where entire movies can be stored in a single cubic millimeter, and reveal how something as simple as …
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In this podcast episode, we discover why most developers stick to databases they know, even if they're not the best fit for the job. Then, we blast off to 1991 for the first email sent from space, complete with a cheeky sign-off. We also rewind to a time when the first-ever webcam was set up for an unexpectedly mundane reason, and for the gamers, w…
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