Clockwise

Repairing technology, our Apple dream accessories, how we save links for later, and whether we pay much attention to "year in review" features. Guest Starring: Chance Miller and Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Join Lisa Schmeiser, Editor-in-chief at No Jitter, who shares her insights on consumer tech and the implications of cloud outages, alongside Dan Sturm, Visual Effects Supervisor at Sandwich Video, who brings his expertise in hardware and smart home gear. They delve into hot Black Friday tech deals and debate which Meta features should be rolled back. The conversation also explores the pros and cons of decentralization, and the group's various troubleshooting techniques for tech issues, blending humor and expertise throughout.

Join technology journalist Jason Howell, known for his insights on Android, and Meg Marco, a seasoned writer from WIRED and ProPublica, as they dive into intriguing discussions about mobile IDs and digital privacy. They tackle the hesitance around adopting digital IDs and explore concerns about smart TVs spying on their owners. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn when they reminisce about their favorite pre-smartphone devices, from flip phones to the iconic Razr, showcasing the evolution of tech in a fun and relatable way.

Christina Warren, a senior developer advocate at GitHub and experienced tech journalist, teams up with Shelly Brisbin, a producer and accessibility expert, for an engaging discussion. They explore the impact of agentic AI on everyday tasks and share insights on iPhone upgrade habits, dissecting various carrier plans and Apple's trade-in options. The guests also delve into the latest features in Apple Podcasts, such as automatic chapters and transcription, and ponder the implications of Liquid Glass for readability and accessibility. Plus, they have fun choosing which natural element they'd control!

Join Guy English, a software visionary and supernatural monster hunter, along with Aleen Simms, a podcaster and fiber artist, as they dive into tech trends and personal anecdotes. They explore the practical uses of Apple Watches for health and payments, share insights on reconfiguring HomeKit when moving, and discuss their unique cooking gadgets. The conversation turns intriguing with Aleen's introduction of a humanoid robot, sparking debates on safety and ethics. They even wrap up with a fun discussion on Halloween candy favorites!

Voice commands we use regularly, whether robotic pets benefit society, recent tech features that surprised us, and our e-reader and page turner preferences. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin | TechCrunch Aura Ink | Aura's breakthrough, cordless digital ink frame Kobo made a remote control for its ereaders

Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: The Rebound: The world's best three-host tech podcast! Use code CLOCKWISE for nothing off. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Whether color e-ink displays feel compelling or like a fad, our impressions of OpenAI’s Sora and text-to-video tech, how we manage Mac menu bar icons, and whether we’ll use the new resizable Slide Over feature in iPadOS 26.1 and for what purpose. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Kindle Nothing is My (New) Kindle of Choice - Podfeet Podcasts podfeet: "@spsheridan tells me how he re…" - chaos.social GitHub - jordanbaird/Ice: Powerful menu bar manager for macOS

Amazon's new hardware rollouts, the health tech we use, our favorite third-party apps, and Google's new home ecosystem. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Ditto Clipboard ManagerFlo's first third-party pick. WinCDEmuFlo's second third-party app pick. SwiftBarDan's first third-party app pick. BBEditDan's second third-party app pick. MimestreamLex's first third-party app pick. NovaLex's second third-party app pick. MacUpdaterMikah's third-party app pick.

Our interest in Meta’s new AR Display glasses, views on iPhone scratch concerns, when we choose to repair vs. replace devices, and the existential question posed by iPhone Air’s allure. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CLOCKWISE 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback