

Clockwise
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Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.
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Sep 8, 2022 • 30min
467: Off-Road For Two Seconds
Our thoughts on the Apple Watch Ultra, whether we do clean installs on our Macs, which iPhone 14s we're getting, and what we'd change about Apple's event presentations.
Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan and Joe Rosensteel
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Aug 31, 2022 • 29min
466: The Least Social of Media
Whether we'll use Twitter's new Twitter Circle feature, the least-exciting rumors for Apple's upcoming September event, social media services we're using more — not less — in the last year, and our thoughts on smartphones reaching their peak.
Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Sami Fathi
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Aug 25, 2022 • 25min
465: A Mere Mortal
Whether we put all our tech eggs in one Big Tech basket, the skills and philosophies we gained over the pandemic that we'll keep with us, our go-to pair of headphones or earbuds, and the consumer tech we'd take with us to space.
Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont and Zac Hall
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Aug 17, 2022 • 30min
464: What Does “Pew Pew” Sound Like?
Our thoughts on BeReal and authenticity on social media, the state of console gaming and the cloud gaming future, our electric vehicle plans, and switching to a career outside of tech.
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Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Kate Cox
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Aug 10, 2022 • 30min
463: You Presume I Have a Strategy
We discuss the future of folding phones, the utility of wild Apple rumors, how parents monitor social media, and our travel charging strategies of the moment.
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Guest Starring: Carolina Milanesi and John Moltz
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Aug 3, 2022 • 30min
462: Syncing on a Boat? Sounds Dangerous
How we store and share files in the cloud, the streaming video services we go to when we're looking for something new to watch, the one computer or tablet we'd use if we could only use one, and our webcam setups.
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Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge and Kathy Campbell
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Jul 27, 2022 • 30min
461: I Make the Guests Cry
Dan had a baby so we discuss tech advice for new parents and our favorite toys. But we also dig into invasive network video cameras, the ruination of Instagram, and if VR is ever going to be a thing.
This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:
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Guest Starring: Alex Cox and Jeff Carlson
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Google, like Amazon, will let police see your video without a warrant - The Verge Instagram CEO Mosseri explains changes after Kardashians complain Meta Increases Quest 2 VR Headset Price by $100, Adds No New Features - MacRumors iOS Ref RoutineHub • A community for Siri Shortcuts Product Hunt – The best new products in tech. Automators Talk

Jul 20, 2022 • 28min
460: 9000 Ginger Emoji
How we pay online, in stores, and elsewhere. How we use (or wish we could use) our smartphones to aid in travel. The data we'd like to see on our iPhone Lock Screen. Our three favorite emoji and a new emoji we're most excited about.
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Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Lisa Schmeiser
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Apple Sued Over Apple Pay, Accused of Antitrust Violations | BloombergApple Inc. was hit with an antitrust lawsuit over Apple Pay, accused of using its market power in the mobile device industry to fend off competition from rival payment apps and charging card issuers fees to boost its bottom line.
Alaska Airlines to roll out electronic bag tags to save time (and paper) at the airport | GeekWireThe airline plans to roll out electronic bag tags this fall in a program aimed at speeding customers through the process of checking luggage.
New Emojis In 2022-2023 | EmojipediaA Shaking Face, two pushing hands, and a plain Pink Heart. These are just some of the emojis that are up for approval this September.
Breville BTM800XL Tea Maker, The Tea Robot | Amazon

Jul 13, 2022 • 30min
459: I Neither Tik Nor Tok
Digital lending, when to install public betas, our favorite utility apps, and how we feel about TikTok's algorithm changes.
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The Nova Incident: A new thrilling installment in the Galactic Cold War series, coming July 26.
Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Shelly Brisbin
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Keyboard MaestroShelly's utility pick.
PromptDan's utility pick.
iStat MenusLex's utility app pick.
SwiftBarMikah's utility app pick.

Jul 7, 2022 • 29min
458: Supply Chain Who?
Our coding experiences, the toys we collect and enjoy, our thoughts on new smartphones with current-gen silicon, how we feel about targeted ads, and how we manage our online privacy settings.
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Guest Starring: Florence Ion and Matthew Bischoff
Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership MEZMOGLOBE Kinetic Desk Toy Divoom PixooPixel Art Digital Picture Frame with 16x16 LED Display
Tidbyt LED DisplayA retro display from the future.