Today in Tech

Low code and no code platforms are valuable IT tools. They make it easy for employees outside of the IT team to develop apps that simplify business processes. And in some cases, they can aid in the transition from amateur developer or Excel power user to professional programmer. InfoWorld senior writer Serdar Yegulalp joins Juliet to discuss how employees interested in development can use low code platforms to learn basic skills before jumping into code.

 It’s almost September, which means Apple’s fall product launches are right around the corner. While there may not be a single big event this year, expect individual events around the release of the new 5G iPhone 12 and the first Apple Silicon Mac. Plus, be on the lookout for the refreshed iPad Air, new AirPods and the Apple Watch Series 6. Macworld senior writer Michael Simon and Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss this fall’s biggest Apple announcements and when to expect them.Check out last week’s episode about the new 27-inch Mac: https://youtu.be/ZSPcvEpp6hoFollow everyone on Twitter--Juliet: https://twitter.com/julietbeauchampKen: https://twitter.com/kmingisMike: https://twitter.com/morliumFor more on all things Apple, check out Mike’s articles on Macworld: https://www.macworld.com/author/Michael-Simon/And the Apple Holic blog on Computerworld: https://www.computerworld.com/blog/apple-holic/?nsdr=true

The iMac was due for an upgrade, and earlier this month, Apple released the new 27 inch iMac. It’s armed with an Intel processor, SSD across the board and a new 1080p FaceTime webcam. If you’re at the end of your life cycle, is it worth the upgrade? Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld senior writer join Juliet to discuss the new features, its status as potentially the last Intel-based Mac and who should buy it.

Software development for new ARM-based Macs has its own set of challenges and changes for developers. As developers begin optimizing their apps to run on Apple Silicon, InfoWorld senior writer Serdar Yegulalp joins Juliet to discuss why the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon is so seismic, how the change is affecting developers and what it means for iOS/macOS compatibility.

Artificial intelligence is useful for sorting through massive amounts of data and identifying anomalies within that data. Given the swaths of data healthcare workers and scientists are sorting through due to the coronavirus pandemic, Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies have proven helpful in everything from predictive modeling to vaccine research and reading X-rays. InfoWorld senior writer Serdar Yegulalp joins Juliet to discuss how AI/ML tech is helping fight COVID-19 and how these technologies could be used by scientists, pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals alike in the future.

On this episode of Today in Tech, Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld writer Michael Simon join Juliet to debate whether or not the iPad Pro is a practical enterprise device. Can the iPad Pro ever replace a traditional laptop like the MacBook Pro? What use cases are there for a tablet versus a laptop or desktop device? They also discuss whether or not iPad 14 OS makes the iPad better for work. Plus, Mike fills Ken and Juliet in on his week ditching his MacBook Pro for the iPad. Let us know in the comments

Most future Macs will be armed with new, Apple-made processors called Apple Silicon. Since Apple will have more control over the manufacturing of those devices, is there potential for cost savings? And will any savings be passed onto the consumer? Plus, will Apple Silicon render the power of last year’s Mac Pro obsolete? Macworld’s Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss how Apple Silicon may or may not affect the price of new Macs.Check out last week’s episode about the future of the Mac: https://youtu.be/NYvBbe_PN1E

The Mac is getting a major update in Apple’s own processors. But, what about changes to future Macs that aren’t just about ditching Intel chips? From touch to speed to Thunderbolt, Macworld’s Michael Simon and Computerworld’s Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss their predictions about the future of the Mac. Let us know in the comments what new innovations you’re hoping to see in Macs later this year and into 2021. 

Hopefully you caught last week’s episode with our WWDC predictions… This week, we’re back discussing which WWDC announcements we’re most excited about. From Apple Silicon to App Library, Car Key and sleep tracking, Juliet, Mike and Ken rehash the event and dive into the features they’re most looking forward to using. If we didn’t discuss your favorite new feature, let us know what it is in the comments below. For more on all things Apple, check out Mike’s articles on Macworld: https://www.macworld.com/author/Michael-Simon/And the Apple Holic blog on Computerworld: https://www.computerworld.com/blog/apple-holic/?nsdr=trueFollow everyone on Twitter--Juliet: https://twitter.com/julietbeauchampKen: https://twitter.com/kmingisMike: https://twitter.com/morlium