Accidental Tech Podcast
Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.
Latest episodes
Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 58min
592: I Think He Won the Game
ATP hosts discuss Microsoft's Recall feature, Apple's potential charges for violating rules, updates in watchOS and macOS Sequoia, advancements in Apple Intelligence, and challenges in iOS and Swift development. They also speculate on Apple's collaboration with automakers for CarPlay and share anecdotes of unexpected engine mishaps and failures.
Jun 12, 2024 • 1h
ATP Interview: Holly Borla & Ben Cohen
Swift Language Engineering Manager Holly Borla and Senior Software Engineering Manager Ben Cohen discuss topics such as data race safety in Swift 6, the evolution of Swift compiler, maintaining code quality, ensuring thread safety, transitioning to Swift Concurrency, and collaborative development of language features for Swift.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 2h 30min
591: That’s Why I Like Computers
Topics include WWDC 2024 experiences, upcoming technology announcements, Apple's new features, innovations in voice isolation, personal data protection, health monitoring apps, math tools on Apple devices, window management apps, Apple's privacy-centric AI, rewriting tools, image generation frameworks, Siri's enhanced functionality, and Apple Park's WWDC food experience.
Jun 6, 2024 • 2h 37min
590: Buy Your Car an iPhone
The podcast covers topics like phone cooling solutions, errors in tech specs, AI learning advancements, WWDC speculations, Apple's AI partnership, Thunderbolt upgrades, RAM in MacBook Air, and the debate over cellular features in Macs. They also discuss managing cars in a household, buying used cars, shopping for specific car models, and customizing car purchases.
May 31, 2024 • 1h 57min
589: The Correct Amount of Rocks
The podcast discusses topics such as AI inference performance standards, audio routing during a Vision Pro guest mode, upcoming WWDC predictions, Apple's AI strategy, potential early feature development, and Apple's approach to third-party APIs and innovation. The hosts also explore the intricacies of Large Language Models (LLMs), revisit educational videos, and set up an inspiring workspace with Sonos home theater systems.
May 24, 2024 • 2h 24min
588: Sync Up Your Cycle
Sebastian de With joins the hosts to discuss iPad Pro reviews, bending tests, vision problems, and Microsoft's push towards ARM PCs. They cover the delay of Mac Studio and Mac Pro updates, AI integration in operating systems, and the recall feature on Microsoft PCs. The episodes also touches on the lack of GameCube/Wii emulators on iOS, Apple's modem for cellular Macs, and syncing Mac purchase cycles with Apple's updates.
May 16, 2024 • 2h 3min
587: No Dots Are Going to Help Me
Guest Arun Maini interviews Apple's Ternus & Joswiak about the new M4 iPad Pros, discussing the powerful M4 Neural Engine, smart folio angles, and iPad Pro Smart Folio keyboard reliability. The podcast delves into Apple's new accessibility features and asks if the M4 display driver hints at a future 2-external-display computer. Other topics include iPad Pro dissatisfaction, iPad vs. MacBook debate, and troubleshooting iCloud Drive sync issues.
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May 9, 2024 • 2h 27min
586: Do a Barrel Roll!
RAM prices trends and HomeKit Lite Controls, Holoplot speakers in the Sphere, Apple's May Event recap, Apple's charger policy for UK and EU, the Hydraulic Press Channel, Apple Pencil Pro and iPad Pro features, discussion on Cybertruck's design, fine woven accessories' last ride, and Apple Silicon in AI servers
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May 2, 2024 • 2h 17min
585: Everyone Heard the Same Nonsense
Tech enthusiasts Stephen Robles, MKBHD, David Pierce, Ben Lovejoy, and Dave2D discuss Apple's product strategy, chip innovations, iPad Pro rumors, and concerns over charging station privacy. They speculate about the M4 chip, AirPods enhancements, and share insights on virtual WWDC experiences and the immersive concert venue, the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 34min
584: Daisy Hates Ticketmaster
Podcast covers varied topics from Ticketmaster's high fees and potential antitrust lawsuits to Apple's M4 chip speculations and Mac RAM capacity debates. Discussions on ceiling fans, dimmable vs. non-dimmable switches, AI advancements, and the impact of ticketing fees on consumers. Humorous moments and engaging conversations throughout the episode.