Best TvOS Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 408: tvOS, Robots, Ads in Apple Maps 53:05

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Apple's services divsion, which includes things like iCloud analytics Apple Music is now bigger than Walt Disney or Tesla. Dave and I look at tvOS and some of the things that have changed in that OS. We also talk about Joanna Stern's experience with a home robot, which seemed a little weird. Unfortunately, it seems Apple is moving ahead with plans …

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Pluribus 54:12

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Sigmund and Devon highlight the debut of Vince Gilligan's Apple Original series Pluribus. Pre-Roll Apple TV Mnemonic Apple TV Mnemonic Making Of Highlight Pluribus Trailer Talk Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age The Hunt Apple Original News APXGP Team Race Car | Speed Champions | LEGO Releases Pluribus: The Official Podcast Adrift ‎MySims ‎MySims Kingdom …

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Episode 409: Apple fiscal report, CarPlay, and Gemini 58:26

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Apple last week reported its fiscal fourth quarter, so Dave and I take a quick look at numbers and see where the revenue is coming from. We also talk about the reasons GM is ending support for CarPlay and Android Auto for future cars and reports that the next version of Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini. Brought to you by: CleanMyMac: Get Tid…

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Checklist 448 - OS Updates and App Store Accountability 15:43

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We're looking at a child safety feature and the over 400 security fixes in this week's 26.1 OS updates from Apple. Plus - Texas is exerting control over smartphone parental controls. We'll talk about Apple and the Texas App Store Accountability Act on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.co…

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Checklist 447 - iPhone Protections and Ghost Accounts 22:45

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It's Halloween! There's a guy with an axe who wants to get into your iPhone! We'll talk about keeping him out. Plus - ghosts may not be real, but ghost accounts are. We'll tell you how to be a ghost account buster on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with u…

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Apple TV Rebrand, F1 on Apple TV, and a Potential Acquisition 1:03:28

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Sigmund and Devon discuss Apple TV+ rebranding as Apple TV, Apple's exclusive deal with F1 in the U.S., and the possibility of Apple buying Warner Bros. Discovery. Main Topics Apple Original Films' "F1 The Movie" to make global streaming debut December 12 Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1® in the U.S. Warner Bros says Apple…

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Episode 407: HomePod mini, AWS, Apple Shiny, and F1 1:00:27

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My wife got me a pair of Meta Ray Ban sunglasses this week. I haven't had a lot of time to work with them , but I talk about my first impressions. Amazon Web Services went down this week and it took some of the biggest tech companies along with it. So much money and expertise all taken out because of one simple mistake. Apple's recently released pr…

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Checklist 446 - Meta Warnings and Merit Badges 15:55

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Meta's WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are taking proactive steps to warn users of scammers on those services. We'll tell you more. Plus - Scouting America has new merit badges for A.I. and cybersecurity. We'll talk about those on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get i…

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Episode 406: Ear Tips, iPad, MacBook Pro 59:08

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This week, Dave and I talk about the new AirPod Pro ear tips and whether the fit is better than the last generation. We also talk about Apple's newest product releases, including the M5 iPad Pro and the M5 MacBook Pro. Then we talk about Vision Pro and the rebranding of Apple TV+. Show Notes: M5 MacBook Pro M5 iPad Pro Apple Vision Pro upgraded wit…

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Checklist 445 - Ransomware Revisited and a Bigger Bug Bounty 18:55

20d ago18:55

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Apple is increasing bug bounties for good guys, in theory. We'll talk about how much white hats might be able to get outta Cupertino. First though, Japan's beer bungle was a ransomware attack. An update on that and the changing state of cyberattacks on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.c…

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Episode 405: AI, iCloud, Apple's next CEO 1:05:41

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Dave and I chat this week about a reader comment we received on the recent episode about AI. With the new iPhone release, we discuss the advantages of iCloud for users. There are some rumors swirling around Apple's CEO succession plan and who might be stepping up to the plate. CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE fo…

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Checklist 444 - Spoofing the FBI and Doctors without Manners 15:47

29d ago15:47

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A bit of a boo-hiss story about a medical imaging group losing personally identifiable information on tens of thousands of patients. That's not the boo-hiss part. We'll tell you what is. First though - the FBI says someone's impersonating the FBI. And you know it's true because… it came from the FBI? Good advice from the Federal Bureau of Investiga…

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Episode 404: AirPods Pro 3, Super Bowl, New products 1:04:17

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I've had my new AirPods Pro 3 for a couple of weeks,so Dave and I talk about the sound quality and the quality of the new noise cancellation. Apple announced the artist that will play the Super Bowl halftime show and there is a bit of controversy with its choice. There are rumors of Apple announcing five new products, all due to be released in Octo…

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Checklist 443 - Why Anti-Phishing Training Isn't Working 16:18

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We're doing the ransomware thing again - checking on the folks at Jaguar Land Rover, plus what may be a ransomware attack at Japanese brewery Asahi. Then - why isn't the anti-phishing training at your work working? UC San Diego has some thoughts. All of that plus tiny updates from Apple on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.…

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The Lost Bus, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl, and The Savant's Postponement 1:18:15

1M ago1:18:15

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Sigmund is joined by 9to5Mac editor-in-chief Chance Miller to highlight Paul Greengrass's emotional California fire triumph-over-disaster movie, Apple Music's next Super Bowl half-time show headliner, and the indefinite postponement of The Savant. Special Guest Co-Host Chance Miller 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Daily 9to5Mac Happy Hour Highlight The Lost Bus Pa…

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Episode 403: AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Support 1:01:53

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Apple's recently announced products have begun to arrive. I recieved my new AirPods Pro last week, so Dave and I talk about the new noise cancellation and if there is any difference in the sound. We also look at the new AirPod tip sizes and if those make any difference. Dave tells us about a phone call he had with Apple Support that he didn't like …

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Checklist 442 - Ransomware Rodeo 18:12

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Whether trying to hit the road or soar through the skies - ransomware is providing speed bumps and delays. We'll talk about a couple of huge ongoing ransomware attacks. Plus - how does ransomware happen, and how are organizations dealing? Believe it or not there's some survey data that's kind of encouraging. We'll hit that on this edition of The Ch…

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Immersive MotoGP and Adios, Acapulco 1:21:37

1M ago1:21:37

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Sigmund and Devon break down CANAL+'s immersive documentary MotoGP: Tour De Force and say one last goodbye to Acapulco upon its series finale. Pre-Roll iPhone 17 Pro Max Review | Links TV Highlight MotoGP: Tour De Force CANAL+ Releases Immersive Documentary MotoGP: Tour De Force Trailer Talk The Last Frontier The Lost Bus Apple Original News F1: Th…

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tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, The Morning Show, and Foundation 1:40:49

2M ago1:40:49

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Sigmund and Devon highlight The Morning Show's return, share their thoughts on tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, and look back on the third season of Foundation. Pre-Roll September 2025 Event Hub | MacStories Highlight The Morning Show tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 visionOS 26: The MacStories Review Trailers Slow Horses — Season 5 The Sisters Grimm Releases The L…

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Episode 402: Translation, Emmys, AirPods Pro 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Dave got a chance to try out the translation feature on iOS this week. It's an app I've used many times during my travels to other countries. Apple did well again in this yeqar's Emmy Awards, and we talk about my favorite new product, the AirPods Pro. Brought to you by: Private Internet Access: Go to https://www.piavpn.com/dalrymple to get 83% oﬀ P…

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Checklist 441 - Privacy and Security in macOS Tahoe 26 18:47

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We're highlighting privacy and security features in macOS Tahoe 26 this week, including changes for consumers and changes for developers. Plus - tons of security fixes across a range of Apple operating systems on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: C…

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Episode 401: AirPods, Apple Watch and iPhones 1:06:53

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It was Apple's annual iPhone event this week where the company unvieled new AirPods Pro, Apple Watches, and a new line of iPhones. Dave and I talk about the product and give our thoughts on each one of them. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs: Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/dalrymple to post your job for free. Terms and conditions app…

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Checklist 440 - Latest iPhones Target Serious Spyware 15:21

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Longterm and short-term security work from Apple on this week's Checklist. First, the company's warning individuals in France of potential spyware attacks. We'll look at what they're looking for and advice for staying safe. Plus - the iPhones Apple announced this week are bringing a new memory safety feature. We'll familiarize ourselves with Memory…

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Checklist 439 - NV Update and Multi-Extortion Attacks 17:11

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You've heard of single extortion and double extortion ransomware attacks - but the number goes higher. Do you know how high? You will after this week's show. Plus - checking in on the state of the State of Nevada - because we just can't help ourselves! It's all ahead on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show …

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Awe Dropping Predictions 1:12:07

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Sigmund and Devon attempt to predict what Apple will announce at next week's Awe Dropping event. Pre-Roll Why September Is My Favorite Time of Year Apple TV News Powerbeats Fit Teaser JENNIE X Beats | Special-Edition Beats Solo 4 TuneIn ‎RØDE Capture Trailer Talk All Of You Releases ‎NFL Retro Bowl '26 ‎Jeopardy! Daily Highest 2 Lowest ‎My Talking …

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Episode 400: Apple Event, AI dataset, and Android app verification 55:20

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Apple has announced its September iPhone event. Dave and I talk about all of the products we expect to see and which ones we'd buy. Meta is using a lot of books to train its AI dataset, but it doesn't have permission to use them all. It seems the company is using books, including 15 that Dave wrote, without permission. Android is taking a page from…

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Checklist 438 - Nevada Does a Great St. Paul Impression 16:59

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What do the city of St. Paul and the state of Nevada have in common? Both have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. Of course - states are bigger than cities and the Silver State's headaches seem much bigger than St. Paul's. We'll look at what's happened, what's affected, and how things are now on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by Sec…

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Invasion Returns and F1 Comes Home 1:19:57

2M ago1:19:57

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Sigmund and Devon highlight the return of Apple Original sci-fi series Invasion, break down the details of the PVOD release of F1 The Movie, and discuss the Apple TV+ price increase. Pre-Roll Apple Announces September 9 Awe Dropping Event Highlight Invasion F1 on PVOD F1 The Movie Apple TV News ‎AskAI: Chat to AI Trailer Talk The Morning Show Seaso…

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Episode 399: Macs, Woz, and foldable phones 59:19

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This week, Dave and I discuss the value of getting a new, but previous generation of MacBook instead of a brand new one. We also talk about Steve Wosniak and his views on wealth. Samsung is gaining market share from Apple in the U.S.—could this have anything to do with foldable phones? Brought to you by: CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free …

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Checklist 437 - Wrong Numbers from A.I. 17:06

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LLMs are great at answering questions - even if they don't know the answers. Throw in bad guys forcing in the wrong answers, and you've got a new front in the scammer wars. We'll talk prompt injection attacks today plus this week's security updates from Apple on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: Se…

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Where There's Smoke… 1:19:28

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Sigmund and Devon discuss the latest Apple TV hardware rumors and recap Apple Original drama Smoke. Apple TV 4K with A17 Pro Chip New Apple TV Coming Later This Year With A17 Pro Chip | MacRumors Apple TV News Verdy x Beats I Vear's Daily Routine | Beats Pill Speaker Highest 2 Lowest Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Vinyl Trailer Shape Island …

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Episode 398: AI Robots, Siri, new Apple products 1:01:47

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We've heard about Apple looking at releasing an AI robot in the past. The rumors are back and they also include Apple's foray into home security and smart displays. Apple's rumored revamped Siri will supposedly allow users to take action within an app using only Siri voice commands. MacRumors has a list of Apple's upcoming products that Dave and I …

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Checklist 436 - Operation Secure St. Paul 15:12

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It's week three of the Saint Paul cyberattack. There's a known culprit now, and an operation underway to secure the city's information infrastructure. All of that plus mitigation tips everyone can use on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@S…

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1870 Something 1:28:47

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Sigmund and Devon break down the variations in video and audio quality across streaming and recap the second season of The Buccaneers. Pre-Roll Wild Life: Orangutans Main Topic How to Unlock Detailed Streaming Statistics on the Apple TV Apple Original News Mr. Scorsese — First Look Apple Original Film on VOD CODA The Banker Emancipation Greyhound O…

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Episode 397: Apple Pencil, glass, and ESPN 59:39

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Dave's Apple Pencil died, so he replaced it with a new one. He gives us his thoughts on using it. Apple has committed more money to the U.S. as they partner with Corning to make glass for iPhone and Apple Watch in this country. ESPN is launching a new streaming service, but Dave and I are having trouble understanding how it's going to work for them…

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Checklist 435 - Preying on St. Paul and Wi-Fi Indicators 19:21

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Apple's making a very slight change to the Wi-Fi picker in iOS and iPadOS 26 that should make it easier to spot secure versus open wi-fi networks. We'll look into it. First though, we'll check in on the Saint Paul cyberattack, as well as the other cyberattack in the other Saint Paul. It's all ahead on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by…

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Platonic's Return and Chief of War 1:23:23

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Sigmund and Devon highlight the second season premiere of Apple Original comedy series Platonic and the debut of historical drama Chief of War. Pre-Roll: An Alien Intervention Vision Pros Highlights Platonic Chief of War Trailer Talk What's Coming in August 2025 | Chief of War, Platonic & More Snoopy Present: A Summer Musical Invasion — Season 3 KP…

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Episode 396: MacBook Air, Apple Music, and Manufacturing 47:15

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Apple rarely has sales, but Amazon does. They are offering $200 off a new M4 MacBook Air—Dave and I look through the options of other models and see what the best deal is. Apple Music has a new feature in iOS 26 allowing users to pin items to the top of the page. Apple is starting its Manufacturing Academy in Detroit beginning in August. We look at…

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Checklist 434 - OS Updates and City Under Cyberattack 20:19

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Last week, we talked about moves Apple's making to fight smishing. Now some political types are fighting against that fight. We'll tell you more. Plus - Apple updated all of its current operating systems earlier this week. We'll fill you in. We start though in Saint Paul, Minnesota - a city under cyberattack. It's all ahead on this edition of The C…

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The tvOS 26 Public Beta Preview and Stick 1:34:27

3M ago1:34:27

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Sigmund and Devon preview the public beta of tvOS 26 and recap Apple Original comedy series Stick. tvOS 26 Public Beta Apple Beta Program Apple TV News Bluey x Fruit Ninja Classic+ Apple Arcade Promotion Apple Original News First Look at The Savant The Lost Bus Trailer First Look at The Last Frontier The Last Frontier — Date Announcement First Look…

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Episode 395: Ozzy, Captions, and AppleCare One 56:17

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It was a sad week for me and many other music fans around the world, as we learned that Ozzy Osbourne died. Ozzy meant a lot to me and my music. I'll miss him. Dave and I talk about using captions while watching TV, and we take a look at AppleCare One, Apple's new device insurance subscription. Show Notes: RIP, Ozzy Peter Cohen and Jim at Ozzfest A…

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Checklist 433 - Passwords, 2FA, and Smishing 18:23

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It wasn't just a bad password that brought down a 158-year-old company, but the password didn't help. We'll talk about the fate of a British trucking concern and the lessons we can learn from it. Plus - Apple's got tools to fight smishing coming in the OS 26 updates. We'll familiarize ourselves with those on this edition of The Checklist brought to…

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Acapulco and the Games App 1:17:04

4M ago1:17:04

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Sigmund and Devon begin one last journey to Acapulco and share their early impressions of the Games app. Pre-Roll Jason Blum Opens Up About the 'M3GAN 2.0' Flop, the Blumhouse Slump, and Bouncing Back | The Town Highlight Acapulco The Games App Introducing the Apple Games app: A personalized home for games | Apple Trailer Talk Platonic Stillwater A…

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Episode 394: watchOS Gestures, Emmys, Apple TV Keyboard 55:24

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Dave installed the latest beta of watchOS and found a new gesture that he really likes. I have one that I use a lot as well, so I'm not sure I'll change. Apple TV+ shows recieved an incredible amount of nominations for this year's Emmy Awards. The new tvOS now allows users to switch the keyboard to a grid, which is a welcome change. Show Notes: Cal…

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Checklist 432 - Healthcare Files and Healthcare Phishing 17:34

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The FBI has issued a warning - phishing with a medical theme is on the rise. The problem is healthcare providers keep losing client info and sending out warnings. What is a patient to do? We'll talk it over on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Check…

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Foundation, Murderbot, and Our Favorite Films and Shows of 2025… So Far 1:57:00

4M ago1:57:00

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Sigmund and Devon return to the world of Foundation for its third season and share their favorite films and shows from the first half of 2025. Then, they recap the first season on Apple Original sci-fi comedy series Murderbot. Highlight Foundation Devon's Top Movies of 2025 So Far F1: The Movie Deaf President Now! Thunderbolts* Echo Valley Fountain…

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Episode 393: AI talent, Meta, and COO 52:46

4M ago52:46

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The turmoil at Apple is not new, but what is new is how some of the companies top AI engineers are leaving the company. The latest was lured away by Meta, who have just invested $3.5 billion in its artificial intelligence projects. Apple's longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, has announced he's retiring. Brought to you by: LinkedIn Jobs…

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Checklist 431 - Hacking the Mickey D's Hiring Bot 20:59

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We're looking today at how a fake McDonald's led security researchers to real sensitive info on 64 million real people. It's a lesson on how NOT to do it. Then, is it smart to buy smart devices? As Belkin prepares to kill support for most of its Wemo line, we'll revisit the topic. That's all on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by Secur…

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Checklist 430 - Hardware Problems and a System Fix 17:01

4M ago17:01

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Headphones that listen to you? Modern listening devices are a two-way street and bad guys are driving the wrong way on it. We'll tell you how to stop them. Also, a security bother with Brother printers - one they cannot fix. We'll tell you how to protect against it. And AT&T has a new security protection and some great messaging for its customers. …

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The Future of Cinema and Carême 1:24:13

4M ago1:24:13

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Sigmund and Devon discuss what the future of the theatrical experience could look like and look back at Apple Original French culinary drama Carême. The Future of Cinema 28 Years Later Martin Scorsese no longer watches films in cinemas due to audience bad behaviour | The Guardian Apple Granted 34 Patents Today Covering an Advanced Infrared Camera S…