This week: rumors point to an insanely thin iPhone 7, but is that what we want?  Plus: our list of top, most-wanted iPhone 7 features; why only some of us are excited for iPhone SE; why the new iPad could have a killer new camera; and if want to hear Leander complain about Mariah Carey and Maroon 5, stay tuned for Leander Loves Pop!   This episode supported by   Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Intro - They finally figured out a way to make PCs easy to use! https://youtu.be/lGCK1-79jik   Is this Drake?? http://imgur.com/Fcdq9jK   Whitney Houston was a national treasure! https://youtu.be/N_lCmBvYMRs?t=1m2s   Rosanne Bar… well https://youtu.be/ls1YVhcLD2c?t=6s   This is basically Buster Heine’s theme song https://youtu.be/eH3giaIzONA?t=43s   Check out Rob Roy for some great “kilt action" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114287/   Apple event for iPhone SE, new iPad to take place March 21 http://www.cultofmac.com/414893/apple-event-for-iphone-se-new-ipad-to-take-place-march-21/   iPhone 7 will be as slim as an iPod touch http://www.cultofmac.com/415264/iphone-7-will-be-as-slim-as-an-ipod-touch/   New iPad may pack better camera than iPad Pro http://www.cultofmac.com/415209/new-ipad-may-pack-a-better-camera-than-ipad-pro/

This week: with the FBI vs. Apple battle heating up, some lawyers say Tim Cook could land in jail; why Siri in the next version of OS X may point to redesigned MacBooks;  and, just how much would you pay for a box of Steve Job’s old crap?  Plus we pitch you our favorite tech and apps in an all-new Faves 'N Raves!   This episode supported by   Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone.  But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em.  Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   This week’s intro: you need a family computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3c7jiij6oY   Steve Jobs’s smelly old sandals just sold at auction http://www.cultofmac.com/413496/steve-jobss-smelly-old-sandals-just-sold-at-auction/   Siri-ously? Apple’s virtual assistant finally coming to Mac http://www.cultofmac.com/414143/siri-ously-apples-virtual-assistant-finally-coming-to-mac/   Apple Faces U.S. Demand to Unlock 9 More iPhones http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/24/technology/justice-department-wants-apple-to-unlock-nine-more-iphones.html   From Fines To Jail Time: How Apple Could Be Punished For Defying FBI http://www.fastcompany.com/3057045/how-apple-could-be-punished-for-defying-fbi-encryption-order   Congressional ‘Crypto Commission’ may tackle Apple vs FBI debate - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/414213/congressional-crypto-commission-could-tackle-apple-vs-fbi-debate/   Apple believes Congress should decide iPhone privacy case http://www.cultofmac.com/414081/apple-believes-congress-should-decide-iphone-privacy-case/   Apple Is Said to Be Trying to Make It Harder to Hack iPhones http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/25/technology/apple-is-said-to-be-working-on-an-iphone-even-it-cant-hack.html?_r=1

This week: major Macbook Pro and Air redesigns may be coming in June; the magic of the MagSafe adapter; the best Mac for college; Apple vs. the FBI; Apple explains "Error 53” and offers up a fix; and stay tuned for our favorite shows and apps in an all new What We’re Into!   This episode supported by   Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   A Mac is all you need! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_mqp5_dy3U   Check the swagger level in listener Josh Holme's twitter profile! https://twitter.com/JoshHolme   Snowden says Apple security case is most important issue in a decade http://www.cultofmac.com/412891/snowden-says-apple-case-is-most-important-in-a-decade/   How Apple could hack terrorist’s iPhone for FBI (if it wanted to) http://www.cultofmac.com/412870/how-apple-could-hack-terrorists-iphone-for-fbi-if-it-wanted-to/   Buster’s into Vinyl on HBO http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3186130/   Leander’s into People Vs. OJ Simpson on FX http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/american-crime-story/episodes   Erfon’s into swapping faces with Face Swap Live and you will be too! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/face-swap-live-switch-faces/id1042987645?mt=8

This week: neighbors complain of peculiar “motor noises" emanating from Apple’s secret auto labs; the strange error that’s bricking iPhones everywhere (and how to avoid it); and, has Apple lost their way?  Some pundits are arguing Cupertino needs to shape up and start shipping better products.  We discuss!   This episode supported by   Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone.  But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em.  Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” at checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth!   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney / @lewiswallace   Intro - Alan Greenspan recommends the Apple IIc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvwxUCHeG0g&list=PL95D18B34DCF05F92&index=12   ‘Motor noises’ complaint at Apple’s auto campus fuels speculation http://www.cultofmac.com/411835/motor-noises-complaint-at-apples-auto-campus-fuels-speculation/#more-411835   Does Apple have a software problem? http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-apple-users-really-hate-apple-software-20160208-column.html   iOS 9 bricks iPhones with unauthorized Touch ID repairs http://www.cultofmac.com/410809/ios-9-bricks-iphones-with-unauthorized-homebutton-repairs/   Everything you need to know about iOS’ crippling ‘Error 53’ http://www.cultofmac.com/411395/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ios-crippling-error-53/ Buster   Tim Cook gets sacked by Twitter for blurry Super Bowl photo http://www.cultofmac.com/411175/tim-cook-gets-sacked-by-twitter-for-blurry-super-bowl-photo/

This week: new hardware, incoming! We’ll tell you our expectations of Apple’s rumored March 2016 event.  Plus, why the next iPad Air could be the best one yet; iPhone 7 may have far fewer features than expected; and, is Apple making a move into virtual reality?   This episode supported by   Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   This Coldplay music video makes Leander angry! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YykjpeuMNEk   The amazing Word Lens app is now Google Translate https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506?mt=8   Apple plans March 15th event for iPad Air 3 and iPhone 5se unveiling http://www.cultofmac.com/410232/apple-plans-march-15th-event-for-ipad-air-3-and-iphone-5se-unveiling/   Schematic reveals iPad Air 3 will be slightly thicker than iPad Air 2 http://www.cultofmac.com/410091/schematic-reveals-ipad-air-3-will-be-slightly-thicker-than-ipad-air-2/   Apple Watch may get an ‘S’ upgrade in March http://www.cultofmac.com/410277/apple-watch-may-get-an-s-upgrade-in-march/   iPhone 7 design may ditch antenna bands and camera bump http://www.cultofmac.com/410325/iphone-7-design-will-ditch-antenna-bands-and-camera-bump/   Apple is spending lots of time at Stanford’s VR lab http://www.cultofmac.com/410333/apple-is-spending-lots-of-time-at-stanfords-vr-lab/

This week:  a souped-up iPad Air 3 coming in March; iPhone 5se is a terrible name for a 4-inch iPhone; the iPhone 7 Plus PLUS is for those who demand only the best mobile camera; and why Apple is pumping the brakes on their electric car.   This episode supported by   Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney / @lewiswallace   This week’s intro - Give your kids the universe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwEpgMTn48k   The 5 biggest takeaways from Apple’s biggest quarter ever http://www.cultofmac.com/409099/5-biggest-takeaways-apples-biggest-quarter/   Apple might unveil Pencil-ready iPad Air 3 in March http://www.cultofmac.com/409343/apple-might-unveil-pencil-ready-ipad-air-3-in-march/   iPhone 5se may have been finished and ready to ship for months http://www.cultofmac.com/409498/iphone-5se-development-has-been-finished-and-ready-to-ship-for-months/   Apple may release special iPhone 7 Plus aimed at pro photographers http://www.cultofmac.com/409203/apple-may-release-special-iphone-7-plus-aimed-at-pro-photographers/   Apple puts the brakes on struggling electric car project http://www.cultofmac.com/408826/apple-puts-the-brakes-on-struggling-electric-car-project/

This week: our legs are blown off by hover boards; our favorite ways to manage iOS photos; the new Music Memo and Garageband apps get our enthusiastic thumbs up; Bob Mansfeld is back to massage us; and we remember the hard, cruel, miserable realities of life before iPhone.   This episode supported by   Squarespace! Build a beautiful, responsive website quickly at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @alexeheath   I rode a hoverboard around my office for a week, and here's what I learned http://www.techinsider.io/what-its-like-to-ride-a-hoverboard-for-a-week-2016-1   Apple introduces new Music Memos app, updates GarageBand http://www.cultofmac.com/407904/apple-introduces-new-music-memos-app-updates-garageband/   Apple’s new Music Memos app makes songwriting chimp-simple http://www.cultofmac.com/407986/apple-music-memos-songwriting-app-review-how-to/   $50 price bump for Trump’s U.S. iPhones is just as realistic as his hair http://www.cultofmac.com/407940/trumps-apple-hollering-is-just-as-realistic-as-his-hair/

This week: some useful new features are coming to iOS 9.3; the future of driving technology; the coolest, weirdest, and worst technology of CES 2016; Elon Musk says it’s “obvious” Apple is working on an iCar; and we’ll tell you what we love (and don’t) about the gadgets we’re currently testing—it’s an all-new Under Review.   This episode supported by   Let’s face it, CultCloth isn’t for everyone.  But if you’re obsessive about keeping your iPhone, iPad, Mac, DSLR, glasses, and other gadgets in sparkling clean condition, you’ll love ‘em.  Check them out now at CultCloth.co, and use code “CultCast” as checkout to score a free 8x8 CleanCloth!   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Tesla’s Elon Musk calls Apple Car an ‘open secret’ http://www.cultofmac.com/406401/teslas-elon-musk-says-the-apple-car-is-an-open-secret/   Everything new (and exciting!) coming in iOS 9.3 http://www.cultofmac.com/406310/everything-ios-9-3/   All the cosplay girls are going to want this fake electronic tail http://www.in-tail.com/tail-base/in-tail-analog   Buster is scooting around on his new Priority Bike http://www.prioritybicycles.com   Leander wants this CarPlay stereo http://www.jbl.com/connected-car/CP100+LEGEND.html   This steel Apple Watch band from Juuk is just as suave and 1/5 the price of Apple's http://www.juukdesign.com   Erfon is living in the future with these home kit enabled Philips Hue lights http://www.amazon.com/Philips-456210-Ambiance-Starter-Generation/dp/B014H2P4KW/ref=sr_1_1

This week on The CultCast: robot bartenders, smart coffee mugs, and the coolest of gadgets from CES 2016.  Plus, don’t miss our picks for the absolutely, positively, you-should-install-them-today, most essential Mac and iOS apps.   This episode supported by   Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @maccast   Will Ferrel is a porn actor (and sells iPods)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulV2XH1Glw   This supersized drone will fly you to work (or anywhere) http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/06/184-delivery-drone-for-people/   Booze bots, badass routers, high-flyin’ drones and more at CES http://www.cultofmac.com/405037/booze-bots-high-flyin-drones-badass-routers-and-more-at-ces/   CES Day 3: Hoverboards, doggie ‘brain puzzles’ and beer http://www.cultofmac.com/405712/ces-2016-roundup-day-3/   Chevy unveils its pure-electric Bolt http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/06/chevy-bolt-launch/   The Ember mug keeps your drink at the perfect temperature http://www.embertech.com   Your movements charge Ampy so Ampy can charge your iPhone http://www.getampy.com   Pico let’s you make craft beer at home https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1708005089/pico-craft-beer-at-home   Sombabar is your home's app-controller robotic bartender http://www.somabarkickstarter.com   Nikon does a full 360 with new action cam http://www.cultofmac.com/405480/nikon-does-a-full-360-with-new-action-cam/   Deliveries Dashboard Widget http://junecloud.com/software/dashboard/delivery-status.html   Erfon won’t live in a world without iStat Menus https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/   SuperDuper! back and recovery tool http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html   Byword 2 markdown tool http://bywordapp.com   Spark is Adam’s email client of choice https://readdle.com/products/spark

This week:  why 2015 was one of Apple's best (and worst!) years ever.  Plus:  everything Apple needs to improve in 2016; future tech that could change the world; and stick around for our deep-dive into The Force Awakens, our in-depth review of the magic, delight, and heartbreak of J.J. Abrams' new Star Wars universe.   This episode supported by   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   Harry’s super-sharp, German-made razors ship free right to your door and for way less than the drugstore razors. Learn more at Harrys.com and save $5 off your first order with code CultCast.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Why 2015 was Apple’s most important year since original iPhone’s unveiling http://www.cultofmac.com/404188/why-2015-was-apple-most-important-year-since-iphone-unveiling/   What would you like to see Apple improve in 2016? (discussion)   What technology could change the world around us in the next 5 years? (discussion)   J.J. Abrams, the force behind the new Star Wars http://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-ot-how-the-new-star-wars-begins/   How the new “Star Wars” begins http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-the-new-star-wars-begins   Thoughts on the end of Force Awakens (SPOILERS) https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/3xhy39/i_have_this_to_say_about_the_end_of_the_new_star/