Apple kicked off its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in style today with a flashy keynote to announce all the new features they would be bringing to iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, HomeKit, WatchOS, and more this fall. In this episode, we cover all the new features Apple announced including SharePlay, a major overhaul to the notifications system, Private Relay — Apple's VPN in disguise, and everything else software-related.
Jun 08, 2021•55 min•Ep. 80
Apple unloaded four massive new products at its "Spring Loaded" virtual event earlier today. In this episode, Gabe & Stetson discuss everything you need to know (or may have missed) from today's event including the new Apple TV 4K, the radically redesigned iMacs, Apple putting the M1 chip in its iPad Pro, and the long-awaited Air Tags. Oh! And don't forget the purple iPhone 12!
Apr 21, 2021•46 min•Ep. 79
April showers bring — apparently a "showering" of tech releases in April as well! We just couldn't wait until our regularly scheduled episode next week to cover it all, so we bring you a quick *bonus* episode discussing the new DJI Air 2S, Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, Xperia 1 III, the teased Canon R3, the upcoming events from Apple/Samsung & more! What's the thing you're most excited about?
Apr 17, 2021•45 min•Ep. 78
Grab your binoculars and safari hats — we're going hunting for the mythical Panasonic GH6! With the GH5 celebrating its 4th birthday back in January, many GH4/GH5/GH5S users are starting to wonder if it's worth waiting. In this episode, Stetson & Gabe set out as your safari guides to follow the tracks and let you know when we might see the GH6 and what features it will have (8K? 480fps? HDR?). Also in "Quick News" Gabe covers the new Sigma FP L, Microsoft's $22 billion AR contract with the A...
Apr 09, 2021•44 min
New smartphones are announced with fanfare and often showcased as the pinnacle of consumer tech. But has smartphone innovation finally plateaued? In this *non-Apple-event* episode, Stetson and Gabe will debate whether or not there is room for smartphones to get better as well as recap the launch from OnePlus of its new OnePlus 9/9 Pro and OnePlus Watch. Plus there's also "Quick News" where Gabe covers the past week's tech news including the new Sony lenses, DJI Mavic Air 2S rumors, and how the F...
Mar 24, 2021•55 min
And lights, camera, ACTION CAMERA! Utilizing Gabe's 7-8 years of experience filming with action cameras, Stetson and Gabe dive deep into the world of action cameras (thank god they’re waterproof) to determine which ones are worth looking at in 2021. GoPro 9, Osmo Action, Insta360 ONE R, GoPro 8, and even the new Insta360 GO 2 — they cover them all to help you decide which is the right action cam for you! Also, in a new "Quick News" 3.3, Gabe covers all the new tech products we saw including the ...
Mar 11, 2021•58 min•Ep. 75
It seems like everyone is starting a podcast this year, so why not join the fun? In this episode, we break down exactly how to start your very own podcast. We cover the microphones you need, how to acoustically treat your room, the best editing software to use, and how to make your podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. And, as a bonus, we offer up our 21 “best” podcast ideas to get you started. Send us a tweet when you publish your first episode :) @pinchtozoompod on...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min
From the new 50MP/8K Sony a1 camera to a full list of Robinhood alternatives — this is a jam-packed episode. Plus, Stetson even gives us a quick review of Samsung's Galaxy S21 smartphone!
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
CES 2021 has come and gone and though the new all-digital format made for a smaller show overall, there still was plenty of cutting edge tech on (virtual) display. In this episode, we present to you the best and worst tech we saw at CES 2021 — from rollable touchscreen smartphones to $300 lipstick that comes with an app and everything in-between!
Jan 19, 2021•56 min
Samsung held its annual S-Series "Unpacked Event" a month early this year cause it seems like they too wanted to move on from 2020 — but was it a move in the right direction? Join us as we recap everything Samsung introduced in their virtual pre-recorded event including the S21/S21+, S21 Ultra, Galaxy Tags/Galaxy Tags+, and the Galaxy Buds Pro.
Jan 14, 2021•44 min
Welcome to 2021! In our first episode of the new year, we kick things off by revealing the secret New Year’s resolutions of the top tech companies –– Apple, Amazon, Google, GoPro, Microsoft, DJI, and more –– that were likely supposed to be kept secret. 👀🤫 Next, we dive into Quick News 3.0, our completely revamped and re-thought quick news segment, that––get this––is actually quick. We end the episode by discussing our predictions for tech products we’ll see in 2021 from our favorite companies....
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to the grand finale of our fun little "Best of Tech 2020" series — a great way to cap off what's been a crazy year! The first four episodes saw some fierce battles, but nothing has prepared you for this final four showdown between (*spoiler alert* if you haven't listened to the previous episodes) the iPhone 12 Mini, Skydio 2, Nest Audio & Sony PS5. We'd also like to thank all the new listeners we gained this year as well as our day one supporters who've been with us since the beginni...
Jan 01, 2021•33 min
Sixty-four tech products enter; only ONE will be crowned the "Best Of Tech 2020" champion! Welcome to the fourth episode of our "Best of Tech 2020" showdown. For our final round before the grand finale, we head to the Entertainment & Gaming Tech division with the best gaming consoles, TVs, streaming services, and more! Get ready for some of the fiercest competition we've seen thus far with classic rivalries like Xbox vs PlayStation and Netflix vs Disney+. Our contenders starting out in this ...
Dec 29, 2020•59 min
Sixty-four tech products enter; only ONE will be crowned the "Best Of Tech 2020" champion! Welcome to the third episode of our "Best of Tech 2020" showdown. In this round, it is a battle for smart home supremacy with the best smart assistants, lighting, security cameras, connected thermostats, and more going head-to-head to determine the BEST overall. Our contenders starting out in this round are: The Nest Audio, Amazon Echo, HomePod Mini, Sonos One, Nest Hub/Nest Hub Max, Echo Show 8/Echo Show ...
Dec 21, 2020•47 min
We've been talking a lot about the BEST tech products in our bonus series "Best Of Tech 2020", so we just had to spend some time honoring the worst. We also cover all the tech news and new products popping up including Aputure's affordable new Amaran LED lights, the pricey AirPods Max, and more in "Quick News".
Dec 15, 2020•43 min
Sixty-four tech products enter; only ONE will be crowned the "Best Of Tech 2020" champion! Here in the second episode of our "Best of Tech 2020" showdown, we pit the best mirrorless cameras, action cams, drones, microphones, and more against each other in head-to-head battles to determine which is the BEST overall. Our contenders starting out in episode two will be: The Sony a7S III, Canon R5, Fujifilm X-T4, Sony a7C, iPhone 12 Pro, Insta360 ONE R, GoPro HERO 9, DJI Mavic Air 2, DJI Mini 2, Skyd...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Sixty-four tech products enter; only ONE will be crowned the "Best Of Tech 2020" champion! Join us in our first of five *BONUS* episodes as we try to decide what tech product, service, or innovation was truly the best of 2020. After kicking it off in the smartphone/mobile devices division here in episode one, we'll then work our way through Cameras & drones, Smart homes, and Entertainment/media before eventually making it to our finale and crowning a champion. Our contenders starting out in ...
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Other podcasts may take a break on Thanksgiving week, but we decided to give our listeners a fun/relaxing episode to enjoy between meals and online shopping! In this episode, we cover what products typically go on sale, where to find deals, and even a hack of purchasing a gently used smartphone to use as a trade-in device when you go to upgrade to the new iPhone 12. Some of our favorite deals were on AirPods Pro, Sony’s WH-1000XM4s, Amazon’s Echo smart speakers, the Apple Watch Series 6, and eve...
Nov 26, 2020•45 min
Apple’s November Mac event was a monumental moment in Apple’s history –– it signified their transition from Intel-based Macs to using their own, Apple-designed silicon. Apple launched the event by announcing its new M1 chip, an SoC (system on a chip) that combines the CPU, GPU, memory, storage, Neural Engine, and Apple Secure Enclave all onto one chip. In this episode of the podcast, we explain what you need to know about Apple’s new M1 chip, how its design enables better performance and battery...
Nov 11, 2020•35 min
The holiday season is fast approaching, so in this episode of the podcast we cover the best tech gifts for 2020! From affordable charging accessories and smart home speakers to gaming consoles and 65" TVs — we help you find the perfect tech gift ideas to fit your budget. We also announce a special *BONUS* podcast series focused on the best cameras, drones, phones, smart home accessories, and more for 2020! Want early access to these episodes? Support us on Patreon! 🆕 New Products: Raspberry Pi ...
Nov 10, 2020•57 min
In this episode of the podcast we tackle the question: should you upgrade to the new iPhone 12? Apple’s latest devices always receive a lot of media attention, but the changes Apple made to the cameras and 5G performance aren’t worth it for all users. We talk about what the upgrades are for iPhone 11 users, 11 Pro users, XS users, X users, and even iPhone 8 users, and how to tell if the new phones are worth it for you. Or maybe if you should wait until next year for the iPhone 13? 🆕 New Product...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Apple’s new iPhones are here! Join us as we discuss the new features of iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, including 5G support, the A14 Bionic processor, new cameras, and the new MagSafe connector. We also talk about Apple’s new HomePod Mini, and if this $99 smart speaker will be earning a place in our living room. 🆕 New Products: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, HomePod Mini 📅 Up Next: Amazon Prime Day (currently running through Octob...
Oct 14, 2020•43 min
Happy TECHtober! Join us while we grab some hot cider and try to relax around our flickering Aputure MC-RGBWW light before the crazy week in tech we have ahead. In this episode of the podcast, we update you on the new tech products, the current tech news, and what to expect this week with the upcoming announcements from Apple, OnePlus, Nikon, DJI, and even the start of Amazon's Prime Day! 🆕 New Products: Pixel 5, Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Audio, Roku Streambar, Surface Pro X 📰 News: Face...
Oct 12, 2020•43 min
Techtember continues! In this episode of the podcast we catch up on the latest tech news and products. Join us while we discuss the new GoPro Hero 9, Sony’s compact A7c, and the quietly released Canon C70. We also cover the new smartphones — Samsung S20 FE, Sony Xperia 5 II, and Royal Flexpai 2 — as well as provide an update on the PS5 and Xbox Series X pricing & availability. Finally, we dive into the new Echo Dots, Echo Shows, and flying Ring security camera that Amazon announced at their ...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Just cause the iPhone 12 launch has been pushed back until October doesn't mean Apple is gonna sit around and let other tech companies bask in the glory of Techtember all alone. As we expected, Apple's "Time Flies" September 15th event focused primarily on Apple Watch and iPad while also showcasing some exciting surprises relating to subscription services. In this episode, we discuss the new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE (and how these devices pair beautifully with Apple’s new Apple Fi...
Sep 16, 2020•46 min
The tech season is upon us! In typical fashion, September has been rebranded to “Techtember” thanks to the huge number of tech announcements that take place this month. Enjoy this episode where we talk about the latest flip-phones, including the Z Fold 2, Surface Duo, and Razr 2; the leaked LG Wing; the price reveal from Microsoft on the Xbox Series X and Series S; Amazon’s creepy new fitness wearable; and the latest updates from Panasonic, GoPro, and Sony on their newest camera systems.
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Folding smartphones are the future of phones. They represent the next era of mobile devices and are built with bleeding-edge technology. In this episode, we discuss the different approaches to folding smartphones, including Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, Z Flip, and now Z Fold2, and how these compare with Microsoft’s newly released Surface Duo. We also speculate on Apple’s folding phone — how much it'll cost, when we'll see it, and whether it will carry the "iPhone" name. For “Quick News” we get caught ...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Two words: MYSTIC BRONZE. That's the brand new color Samsung debuted at its Note20 launch event alongside four other new products including the S7/S7+ tablets, Galaxy Buds Live, S3 smartwatch, and much-anticipated Z Fold 2. In this *BONUS* episode we discuss our reactions to the new products and fill you in on all the info you need to know about Samsung's latest devices. Did we mention they come in mystic bronze? Stetson also gives us a look at Google's new and very budget-friendly Pixel 4a smar...
Aug 06, 2020•33 min
This episode of the podcast is ALL ABOUT mirrorless cameras. And before you ask — of course we talk about the Sony a7S III vs the Canon EOS R5. Or rather, why these new mirrorless cameras *shouldn’t* be compared. We discuss how the a7S III is better suited for video shooters, while the EOS R5 remains a great option for photographers. Gabe reviews the a7 III in “Go Review” and provides context for how we are now in the third generation of mirrorless cameras. And in “Quick News”, we discuss TikTok...
Aug 03, 2020•56 min
Sony has officially announced its a7S III — the mirrorless camera sequel to the a7S II that Sony fans have waited 5 years for! In an exciting *BONUS* episode, we discuss the amazing new specs Sony's introduced with the a7S III including 4K 120fps recording, 4:2:2 10-bit, impressive auto-focus, and the incredible new articulating touch-screen! Plus we compare it to Canon's new R5 & R6 mirrorless cameras. The a7S3 is available starting September 24th, and you can preorder HERE using our affili...
Jul 28, 2020•28 min
