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Aug 23, 2012 • 53min

CultCast #28 - No FaceTime For You!

Send us a text!It's CultCast #28, and in this episode, we'll tell you why you need to be pissed that AT&T is trying to squeeze more nickels out of you to use FaceTime over 3G.Then, we ponder Apple's meteoric rise to the most valuable company in the world, and calculate just how rich you'd be if you'd bought stock at its low point in 2008. And don't miss Yay or Nay, the game where we validate or squash the week's most popular Apple rumors.All that and our thoughts on Tim Cook's first full year as Apple CEO—hit the play button already! ------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor------------------------DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod transfer tool for Mac and PC.Try DiskAid 5 for free at http://DigiDNA.net, and save 30% on a license at checkout with code THECULTCAST at checkout.
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Aug 16, 2012 • 52min

CultCast #27 - God Save The Queen

Send us a text!Leander is back for CultCast #27, and boy is he ready to GUV it up!Join team CultCast as we discuss the recent Jobs home burglary; why the Apple TV might soon be live-streaming; more iPhone 5 rumors;  and then the big September 12th media unveiling.Also, as requested by our listeners, we dicuss which web browers are the best and which we love most.Then, Faves and Raves!  The segment where we pitch our favorite apps and tech then vote on which is best.God Save The Queen!------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsor------------------------Might Tees, the best place on the internet to buy your Apple and Jobsian-inspired graphic tees.Might tees designs, prints, and sews all their tees right here in the beautiful USA, but ships all over the world.Check them out at http://www.mighttees.com, and save 15% off any order with the code CultCast15 at checkout.
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Aug 9, 2012 • 56min

CultCast #26 - The Martians Must Die

Send us a text!The heat shield is off, and the supersonic parachute is deployed - this episode of the CultCast is ready for touchdown!On this new ep., we ponder the Mars Curiosity Rover, and how a team full of Mac users landed it safely on another world.Then, let us regale you with the tale of how one very well-known tech writer got all his devices erased when hackers stole his Apple ID.  We'll tell you how you can prevent your datas from getting thieved and which backup strategies we use to keep ours safe.And finally, Facebook questions!  You told us what you wanted us to cover on our new Facebook page, we're ready to work!-------------------------Thanks To Our Sponsors-------------------------DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod transfer tool for Mac and PC.Try DiskAid 5 for free at http://DigiDNA.net, and save 30% on a license at checkout with code THECULTCAST at checkout.--And thanks to Pimp My Screen, the app that makes it super easy to customize your iOS device with different home and lock screens and so much more.  New and exclusive art is being added daily, and Pimp My Screen is half-off right now on the iOS App Store — grab it for just 99 cents!
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Aug 3, 2012 • 1h 17min

CultCast #25 - OS X Snoop Lion

Send us a text!Hard to believe we're already at episode 25!  And what an episode this will be, friends.Find out all we know about Apple's mystery September 12th event, and what new goodies they will be revealing unto us  that fine day.Then, is the iPhone getting boring?  Will the iPhone 5 just be playing catchup to a world of more-advanced Android products?  Some tech-stars think so, but we've got some other ideas on the matter.And, back by popular demand, don't miss Faves N Raves!  The segment where we pitch our favorite new tech and apps then vote on which reigns supreme!Thanks to Might Tees for sponsoring this episode of The CultCast.  Might Tees makes the finest Apple-inspired t-shirts in the land.  All their designs are lovingly created by indie artists, then printed right here in the beautiful U.S. of A.Might Tees uses only the best inks and cottons in their designs, and ships orders worldwide.Check them out at MightTees.com, and save 15% off your order at checkout with the code CULTCAST15.
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Jul 27, 2012 • 1h 14min

CultCast #24 - RAWRs Of The Mountain Lion

Send us a text!Our Mountain Lion Megasode is here!  We'll tell you what we like, what we love, which hidden features we've discovered, and whether you should upgrade or do a clean install.Then, whose got better taste, Microsoft or Apple?  We think the answer is obvious, but  Apple's skeuomorphic design choices have some wondering if they're headed in the wrong direction.And finally, SPOILER ALERT!  We have an impromptu dicussion on The Dark Rises, the new Batman movie that we're not quite sure we love — it's complicated.This episode of The CultCast is brought to you by the good people at DigiDNA.net,  makers of DiskAid 5 - the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Transfer tool for PC and Mac.  DiskAid is the simple way to transfer any file, photo, song, even voicemail message or call log, from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod right to your Mac (or PC!).  Try it out for free at digidna.net, and if you'd like to buy it save 30% at checkout with code THECULTCAST.
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Jul 19, 2012 • 45min

CultCast #23 - The BatCast Rises!

Send us a text!Batman tries to destroy the CultCast; how too much time and money transformed Woz in the king of all geeks; telecoms at it again, want to charge you for FaceTime over 3G; Macbook Air Vs. Pro, which is right for you?Then, Faves and Raves, the game where we pitch our favorite apps then vote on which is best!This episode of The CultCast is sponsored by Hover, our favorite place on the web to buy domain names.Hover is the Apple of the domain name world.  With a beautiful user experience and website, free private domain registration, and simple, straight-forward domain pricing, Hover is the best place to purchase and manage your internet domains. Check them out at Hover.com/CultCast to get 10% off your order!  
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Jul 12, 2012 • 1h

CultCast #22 - SSD's Are Sure To Please

Send us a text!An SSD upgrade transforms Erfon's Macbook Pro into a new machine; our favorite Twitter apps; Rumor Control: will we finally see an updated iPod come fall?And finally, is Steve Ballmer too uncool to run Microsoft?  We'll tell you what we think.We join forces once again with Chris Foremans from Ars Technica to bring you the best Apple discussion in the land!Thanks to DigiDNA for sponsoring the show.  Check out DiskAid 5, the handy iPhone, iPad & iPod Transfer Tool for PC & Mac.  And save 30% on a license with code CULTCAST at checkout!
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Jul 5, 2012 • 1h 3min

CultCast #21 - We've Got A Feva!

Send us a text!Rumor review: are iPad Minis and Retina iMacs right around the corner?  Then, Buster describes what it's like switching to Android.  And don't leave that one-star App review just yet, your crashing apps are probably Apple's fault.  Plus, don't miss our favorite new apps and gear on our Faves 'N Raves segment.All that and a *very* special guest introduction on this tasty new ep. of The CultCast NOM NOM. 
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Jun 29, 2012 • 58min

CultCast #20 - They Call Me Dr. Crypt

Send us a text!Buster takes a trip to Steve Job's house; our hands-on review of Apple's amazing new podcast app; and the Google Chrome browser comes to iOS — but is it better than Safari?And then we answer your twitter questions! All that and more on this week's CultCast.
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Jun 22, 2012 • 56min

CultCast #19 - The Solution To Nip Burn

Send us a text!Join us and special guest, Gizmodo Editor-in-Chief Joe EFFN Brown, as we discuss why Spotify is better than Rdio; the big deal about Microsoft's new Surface tablet; and, are you a sad victim of Nip Burn?  We've got your solution!  All that and a whole lot more on this ep. of The CultCast.

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