This week: Jony Ive’s big promotion has him leaving the design lab… is this step one of an Ive succession plan?  Plus: the surprising suitability of Ive’s replacement, Richard Howarth; Apple VP Jeff Williams let’s some curious Apple Car comments slip; why Apple Watch will get a lot faster come fall; Leander reveals his fetish for the weird whispering women of Youtube; and stay tuned till the end for a very romantic Get To Know Ur Cultist!   Our thanks to CultCloth for supporting this episode.  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!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.     This week’s links   Relax with Bob Ross and his happy little trees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT0RNrTDHkI   Leander’s weird whispering fetish videos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=64&v=Kb27NHO_ubg   And check out Kahney’s Korner! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwc2BOpPTFw   Cars are ‘ultimate mobile device’ and other Apple insights from Jeff Williams - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/324020/cars-are-ultimate-mobile-device-and-other-apple-insights-from-jeff-williams/#Bddm7qTBeSEiShJR.99   Everything we know about Richard Howarth, Apple’s new ‘badass’ head of industrial design http://www.cultofmac.com/323877/everything-we-know-about-richard-howarth-apples-new-badass-head-of-industrial-design/#KSEUTAC04OMH3zDA.99   Apples Watch apps are about to get the speed boost they desperately need http://www.cultofmac.com/324004/native-third-party-apple-watch-apps-are-coming-this-fall/#xIpdTYmcKQgjJuux.99

This week: ok sure, Apple may have forever shelved plans for a proper television, but reports of a souped-up Apple TV debuting at WWDC will make you forget all that.  Plus: the good stuff in Apple’s first Watch update; new Macbook Pros and iMacs get faster specs and bigger price tags; and Steve Jobs teaches bad actors a lesson they shan’t forget.   Keep your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch sparking clean with CultCloth!  Use code “CultCast” at checkout for a free 8x8 CleanCloth with any order.   Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  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!   And Squarespace!  Squarespace Seven doesn’t just have a redesigned interface, integrations with Getty Images and Google Apps, and new templates, they give you a bunch of tools to update your website on the go and view your metrics right on your iPhone. Try the new Squarespace free for two weeks Squarespace.com, and enter offer code CultCast at checkout to save 10% off any order.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   This week’s links   Intro: Windows 95… still playing catch-up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0ujTgty7Uk&spfreload=10   Leander Witnessed this Noah Wiley/Steve Jobs showdown! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIClAanU7Os&spfreload=10   The first Apple Watch software update is here Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323215/the-first-update-for-apple-watch-is-here/#PUYyp37fYax6Bm8v.99   Apple launched a number of new Macs through the Apple Online Store today, Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323166/apple-brings-force-touch-to-15-inch-macbook-pro-adds-cheaper-5k-imac/#cBdBWflzQj8HHUtx.99   iPhone 6s might launch as soon as August - boostier Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323107/iphone-6s-launch-might-come-as-soon-as-august/#YiuHTVhs8MfYT31j.99   Michael Fassbender still doesn’t look much like Steve Jobs in first teaser trailer Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323001/michael-fassbender-still-doesnt-look-much-like-steve-jobs-in-first-teaser-trailer/#Ihmt3zHAkTgqAEsd.99   New Apple TV with App Store and Siri will debut at WWDC Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/323050/new-apple-tv-with-app-store-and-siri-will-debut-at-wwdc/#mkTe4mMjoxkqbwak.99

This week: why the iPhone 6s could be the biggest “S” update yet; Nintendo promises 5 top-notch titles coming to iOS; the paltry earnings of top Mac App Store apps; and just when we thought we’ve seen every iPhone accessory imaginable, a new gadgets sneaks up on our behinds. We mean behind us. No.  Just… just listen.   Join the twitter and Periscope party: @bst3r / @erfon / @alexeheath / @lkahney   Thanks to Casper for supporting this episode. If you’re waking up with numb limbs or back pain, Casper's American-made mattresses can help, and with a price far lower than you’ll find in the stores.  Learn how, try one risk free for 100 days, and save $50 off your order at Casper.com/cultcast.   And Automatic!  Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and via their beatiful app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light.  See it out in action and save 20% off your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cultcast.   And thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   Intro - What is Newton??   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpmJ16sfQyw   iPhone 6s could be Apple’s biggest ‘incremental’ upgrade of all time http://www.cultofmac.com/322312/iphone-6s-could-be-apples-biggest-incremental-upgrade-of-all-time/#2x8iU7ueiMtjIUwm.99   Nintendo promises five top-notch smartphone games by 2017 http://www.cultofandroid.com/73351/nintendo-promises-five-top-notch-smartphone-games-by-2017/   You’ll never guess how little a Top 10 Mac app makes per day http://www.cultofmac.com/321860/youll-never-guess-how-little-a-top-10-mac-app-makes-per-day/#AzsW041WF5D2UtRq.99   Quantified smells: This gadget tracks farts http://www.cultofmac.com/322270/quantified-smells-this-gadget-tracks-farts/

For years Apple has been reportedly working their magic on the worst device in every home—the remote control. And now, with a rumored new Apple TV on the the horizon, we’ll tell you why an Apple-hewn controller could be its flagship feature.  Plus: how to create your own Apple Watch band; how to share your digital heartbeat with other lonely Apple Watch wearers; and we vote on our favorite new gadgets on an all-new Faves ’N Raves.   And stick around for CultCast 2nd hour with our guest, award-winning graphic designer and professor, Sean Adams. Sean shares his insights, tools, and tips for breaking into the design industry, building a name for yourself, and why everyone needs to care about design.   We have three great sponsors this episode:   Lynda.com has over 3000 courses for you to choose fro. Learn to run your business better, become a photoshop ninja, learn how to create music with your iPad, and so much more.  Learn all you want for free for 10 days, just head to lynda.com/cultcast to start your free trial.   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 huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   Lonely Apple Watch buyers turn to the Internet to share their heartbeats Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321618/lonely-apple-watch-buyers-turn-to-the-internet-to-share-their-heartbeats/#aboVz29u4K8PAuTS.99   How to add your own custom band to Apple Watch Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321556/how-to-add-your-own-custom-band-to-apple-watch/#Ivbgo0IzCsI3UDAQ.99   How third-party bands are allowed to work with Apple Watch Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321601/how-third-party-bands-are-allowed-to-work-with-apple-watch/#lJjpFKGJb1YkI8R1.99   Apple’s aggressive music ambitions draw DOJ scrutiny Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321512/apples-aggressive-music-ambitions-draw-doj-scrutiny/#5GzQvcoTGIyGwQ6J.99   Patents suggest Apple TV wand full of Cupertino magic Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321683/patents-suggest-apple-tv-wand-full-of-cupertino-magic/#1pJCCHBRZ3kdQhGB.99   Apple is planning to launch its new TV box this summer Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/321592/apple-tv-remote-is-getting-a-trackpad-this-summer/#5uzkVdaFRr8qlser.99   Help us pick this week’s Faves N Raves winner at Facebook.com/thecultcast  Leander - HiRise for Apple Watch - $49 Buster - Capture Pro camera clip from peak designs - $80 Erfon - Vanguard Alta Pro 263 AT tripod - $150   Get some inspiration from Sean Adam’s Design blog       burningsettlerscabin.com

t’s been a week now that we’ve been living with the Apple Watch affixed upon our wrists, and in that time, we’ve curated a list of what we love, what we don’t, and our overall impressions of Apple’s newest trinket.   And while some of us are smitten, not all of us are sold.   Our thanks to Automatic for supporting this episode.  Plug Automatic into your car's data port, and with their beatiful app, you'll be able to find your parked car, learn how to save fuel with tips based on your actual driving, and even diagnose and turn off your car's check engine light.  See it out in action and save 20% off your new Automatic now at Automatic.com/cultcast.   And CultCloth!  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!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for the great music you hear in today's show.   Join the twitter and Periscope party: @bst3r / @erfon / @alexeheath / @lkahney   This week’s links   Intro courtesy of the iToilet: Your interactive toilet thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMcSiTL9yAU&spfreload=10   Confused about the Apple Watch UI? Memorize this cheat sheet http://www.cultofmac.com/319198/apple-watch-ui-cheat-sheet/   Discover will support Apple Pay starting this fall http://www.cultofmac.com/320751/discover-will-support-apple-pay-starting-this-fall/#HlkhhaLryG92ZrYL.99   Apple doesn’t want Watch apps that tell time Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/320953/apple-doesnt-want-watch-apps-that-tell-time/#T5ua46xXdd039QV5.99   Tattoos might make Apple Watch malfunction http://www.cultofmac.com/320924/key-apple-watch-features-may-not-work-for-users-with-tattoos/

Apple Watch, inbound!  And now that it is, we’ll take a look at some of the most useful Watch apps available, and just for fun, some of the stinkiest.  Plus: the noteworthy differences between the Sport and Steel; why those “scratch test” videos shouldn’t trouble you; and finally, you’ll never believe what our ol’ pal and ex-Apple exec Scott Forstall is up to now...   Join the twitter and Periscope party: @bst3r / @erfon / @alexeheath / @lkahney   Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  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!   And CultCloth!  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!   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   He’s mysterious and the ladies love him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBHKVAs85Ko   Modeling’s a man’s job! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69o4iyr54fQ   What does it take to scratch the Apple Watch Sport’s Ion X Glass? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORIQXujC2v8   Anxious buyers freak out about Apple Watch shipments Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/320014/anxious-buyers-freak-out-about-apple-watch-shipments/#3D2pqcXX721PrrYH.99   Apple gives devs chance to own Apple Watch before everyone else Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/319905/apple-gives-devs-chance-at-owning-apple-watch-before-everyone-else/#SwKWvjPsjLgEKuO3.99   You can now control PowerPoint presentations with your Apple Watch - erfon Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/319856/you-can-now-control-powerpoint-presentations-with-your-apple-watch/#xOIPdS7s2BFoxrbS.99

This week: why trying on the Apple Watch will make you a believer; our WWDC hardware predictions; why a recent acquisition might mean a revolutionary new iPhone camera; Leander reviews the new Macbook; and a very special wedding surprise for our very special Buster Hein.   Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  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 huge thanks for the CultCast intro music.   Join the twitter and Periscope party: @bst3r / @erfon / @alexeheath / @lkahney   This week’s links   This week’s intro: The Pitch https://youtu.be/5SIgYp3XTMk?t=3m   If you want you can donate to Buster’s wedding gift fund! http://gofundme.com/weddingbeard   Good work Johnson, that’s one of them “super computers” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSfyoygA2g&spfreload=10   Karl Lagerfeld’s Apple Watch is almost as sexy as his gloves  http://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/15/custom-gold-link-bracelet-apple-watch/   How an in-store Apple Watch demo will make you a believer http://www.cultofmac.com/318848/how-an-in-store-apple-watch-demo-will-make-you-a-believer/#BGTYBBGQUuqol45Z.99   Apple will kick off WWDC 2015 on June 8 http://www.cultofmac.com/319101/apple-will-kick-off-wwdc-2015-on-june-8/#M8BO521Pl3J6BPbh.99   http://www.cultofmac.com/318967/an-estimated-1m-apple-watches-sold-in-u-s-in-first-24-hours/#JLqhfc2BfuauTsrf.99   J.J. Abrams rocks an Apple Watch at Star Wars Celebration http://www.cultofmac.com/319395/j-j-abrams-rocks-on-apple-watch-for-star-wars-celebration-panel/#6b0i1yJEuf8DioDE.99   Apple’s latest acquisition could revolutionize iPhone camera http://www.cultofmac.com/319159/apples-latest-acquisition-could-give-iphone-an-slr-like-camera/#bOI86xsfPpcm4kKq.99

This week:  get’em while they’re hot! The Apple Watch is ready for pre-order, but the reviews are in, and they’re a mixed bag. Plus: what’s good in iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.3; how to get a free month of HBO NOW; Samsung is up to their old tricks; the new Macbook didn’t benchmark well, but it might not matter; and things get weird in an all-new Get to Know Your Cultist!   Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  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!   And Squarespace!  Squarespace Seven doesn’t just have a redesigned interface, integrations with Getty Images and Google Apps, and new templates, they give you a bunch of tools to update your website on the go and view your metrics right on your iPhone. Try the new Squarespace free for two weeks Squarespace.com, and enter offer code CultCast at checkout to save 10% off any order.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for much of the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links Alex on twitter/periscope - @alexeheath http://twitter.com/alexeheath   Erfon on twitter/periscope - @erfon http://twitter.com/erfon   Buster on twitter/periscope - @bst3r http://twitter.com/bst3r   Alex E is going to resurrect the Milli Vanilli blazer and tights hottness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdSmokR0Enk&spfreload=10   Damn George Michael got ALL the ladies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIgZ7gMze7A&spfreload=10   The 17 best Apple Watch tidbits from early reviews - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/318433/the-17-best-apple-watch-tidbits-from-early-reviews/#bbd5Izg7vOWCH1SM.99   Apple retail guru Angela Ahrendts says “The days of waiting in line … are over” http://www.cultofmac.com/318249/angela-ahrendts-wants-to-change-the-way-you-buy-apple-products/#T47PLCQWVWa53HL8.99   OS X update brings Photos app and hundreds of new emojis - alex http://www.cultofmac.com/318435/os-x-update-brings-photos-app-and-hundreds-of-new-emojis/#KGXboVi2W5YXLwZ1.99   iOS 8.3 is out with racially diverse emoji, new Siri languages, and more - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/318439/ios-8-3-is-out-with-racially-diverse-emoji-new-siri-languages-and-more/#w0cdWUHDGttSY24g.99   Samsung paid 500 fake fans to attend Galaxy S6 China launch - buster http://www.cultofmac.com/318204/samsung-paid-500-fake-fans-to-attend-galaxy-s6-china-launch/#fMyRBHXyJczYG1PX.99   Apple's ultra-thin 12-inch MacBook benchmarks on par with 2011 MacBook Air http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/04/01/apples-ultra-thin-12-inch-macbook-benchmarks-on-par-with-2011-macbook-air-

This week:  Apple Watch apps are hitting the store, we discuss some of the most popular ones; if you want an Apple Watch you’ll need to pre-order—we’ll tell you why and how.  Plus: we love selfie sticks; Leander's special way of “bookmarking” webpages; and… Periscope!  We’ll tell you all about it and why it’s way better than Meerkat.  And stay tuned till the end for Sh*t We’re Into for the non-Apple stuff we’re all really loving so sweetly.   Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  Freshbooks is 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!   Aaaaaaand lynda.  Are you an aspiring designer?  lynda.com has 562 video courses on design, color, best practices, typography—and so much more to help you hone your craft and even build your own great brand.  Get full access to Lynda’s entire library, and learn all you want with a free 10-day trial at lynda.com/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.   This week’s links   Come gawk at our incredible Periscopes @erfon / @bst3r / @alexeheath   Apple is officially ready to accept your Watch app  Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/317676/apple-is-officially-ready-to-look-at-your-watch-app/#pbul8XjCTcmS3cqZ.99   A big ol’ list of Apple Watch apps hitting the store http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/26/apple-watch-apps-app-store/   Apple Watch for Sale in Retail Stores by Reservation Only, No Walk-In Sales http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/29/apple-watch-reservation-only/   iPad selfie sticks have officially become a thing Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/317539/ipad-selfie-sticks-have-officially-become-a-thing/#bRhJFXOS0VRGvlvQ.99   Watch Aaron Draplin make an awesome logo right before your eyes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOPA0NaeTBk      Shite we’re into Leander likes this awesome Stromer ST2 electric bike http://www.stromerbike.com/en/us/e-bikes   Alex thinks this Cm4 Q Card iPhone case is the hottness http://www.cm4.com/shop/p-29-iphone-6-plus-wallet-case-q-card-case-for-iphone-6-plus.aspx   Buster is loving Sufjan Stevens' Carry and Loeol album and Wale’s The Album About Nothing featuring… Jerry Seinfeld https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-album-about-nothing/id972747051   Erfon keeps rewatching Interstellar on Bluray cause it’s one of the best SciFi movies of all time http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816692/

This week: more rumors of a souped-up Apple TV coming in June, and we examine the softer side of Steve Jobs, as described in a new unofficial, Apple-backed biography.  Plus: Skynet is the stuff of movies, but Elon Musk, Steven Hawking, and now Steve Wozniak, all believe AI is a big threat.  Should we worried?  You’re gonna want to unplug your Segway after this discussion.   And stay tuned for an all new Faves N Raves where we pitch our favorite tech and vote on which is best!   Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode.  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!   And Chipolo.  Tired of searching for your lost your keys, wallet, or other belongings? Well affix a Chipolo bluetooth tracker to your stuff and they’ll never be lost again.   With a built-in super loud speaker and their smart iPhone app, you’ll find your lost stuff fast.  Get your hands on Chipolo now at Chipolo.net.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.   This week’s links   Intro: Owner of Segway dies on Segway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHKrt1iPvMc&spfreload=10   Watch Woz boss around on his not-yet-self-aware Segway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpdmGuVGjl4&spfreload=10   If you want to die on an electric bike, this model might be the one for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYIJm7101pg&spfreload=10   Apple intends to show the device off at its annual World Wide Developers Conference in June - John Paczkowski at Buzzfeed News http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnpaczkowski/new-apple-tv-set-top-will-debut-this-summer-with-app-store-s#.peG2QeQ3M   Woz: ‘The future is scary and very bad for people’ - buster Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316728/woz-the-future-is-scary-and-very-bad-for-people/#Ewac565dD0UJ08a7.99   Apple officially loves new Steve Jobs bio, hated old one (Becoming Steve Jobs - Brent Schlender, Rick Tetzeli) Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316692/becoming-steve-jobs-officially-has-apples-seal-of-approval/#wXjYHoYsYaY0XbXx.99   Steve Jobs had to be convinced that multi-touch was the future - luke Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316829/steve-jobs-had-to-be-convinced-that-multi-touch-was-the-future/#r6kQLcfSjtBru1wF.99   Steve Jobs’ high school classmates cash in on their yearbooks - alex Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/316768/steve-jobs-yearbooks/#WIZDh6sHI8Ak9MKS.99   Our Fave and Rave picks Nokia Lumia 635 - $70.  Yes... Leander chose a Nokia…. E3 Peak Electric Mountain Bike - $3000.  Buster obviously cheated this week. MacID iOS app - $4.  Clearly the king of all picks. Doxie Go WiFi Scanner - $180.  It scans paper.  How cool.