Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories, Plus Our Favorite Media Tracking Apps
Jan 14, 2024
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This week, Federico and John are joined by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee, hosts of Magic Rays of Light, to discuss the show's move to MacStories. They also delve into topics like tvOS and the apps used to track media, including their favorites like TV Forecast, Sequel, Play, Sofa, GameTrack, SwitchBuddy, and Movie Tracker. Listen in for interesting conversations about Apple TV and entertainment.
The Magic Rays of Light podcast has joined MacStories, providing in-depth discussions on Apple TV and Apple Arcade.
TV Forecast, Sofhop, and SQL are media tracking apps offering customization and organization for TV shows, movies, and games.
Deep dives
Magic Rays of Light Joins MacStories Family of Podcasts
The Magic Rays of Light podcast, hosted by Sigma Judge and Devin Dundee, has joined the MacStories family of podcasts. The show focuses on Apple TV, Apple originals, and Apple Arcade, providing in-depth discussions on these topics. The hosts bring their expertise and knowledge of Apple TV and its offerings to the show, making it a natural addition to the MacStories suite of podcasts. With a clean and native design, the show offers a unique perspective on Apple's entertainment ventures.
TV Forecast: An Excellent TV Tracking App
TV Forecast, an app developed by Big Bucket Software, offers a clean design and comprehensive features for tracking TV shows and movies. The app syncs with track.tv and provides separate sections for upcoming episodes and user progress. It also offers widgets, shortcuts, actions, and custom icons. Users can jump to specific seasons, view cast information, watch trailers, and see streaming availability. TV Forecast's clear separation and attention to detail make it a go-to choice for TV tracking.
Sophhop and SQL: Unique Media Tracking Apps
Sophhop and SQL are media tracking apps that excel in personalization and organization. Sophhop allows users to quickly save and organize media, creating custom smart lists and shelves for easy access. Its customization options, including themes and icons, enhance the user experience. On the other hand, SQL offers a flexible platform for tracking TV shows, movies, video games, and books, with the ability to create custom views using multiple filters. Both apps provide a balance between simplicity and customization, making them valuable tools for media tracking.
Game Track and Switch Buddy: Essential Tools for Gamers
Game Track is a comprehensive video game tracker that offers a wide range of filtering options and customization. It allows users to create custom views based on various criteria, such as release dates and progress. The app recently added recommendations based on user ratings and preferences. Additionally, Switch Buddy serves as a one-stop shop for Nintendo Switch users, featuring game browsing, deal tracking, and review integration. These apps are essential for gamers looking to track, discover, and manage their video game collections.
This week, Federico and John are joined by Sigmund Judge and Devon Dundee, the hosts of Magic Rays of Light, a weekly show that explores the world of Apple TV and Apple Arcade, which has joined MacStories, to discuss the show’s move to MacStories as well as tvOS and the apps we use to track media.