TechFan #31 - Tillapaugh
James Tillapaugh joins Tim and David in a chat about the Google I.O. event, Skype and Microsoft, and much more. Don't mind the echo!
May 13, 2011•48 min
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TechFan #30 - Do you know the way to San Jose
This week, David is not on business on California, so muses aloud about the real nature of tech privacy and the balance between story and gameplay in the videogame industry.
May 08, 2011•45 min
TechFan #29 - 20,000 Photos
On this week's show, David needs a fill in as Tim is doing his corporate mojo, and so Gaz joins the party. The ramifications of the Sony PSN security breach are dissected, and Gaz's large photo library gets due consideration!
Apr 29, 2011•57 min
TechFan #28 - Enough Beta
Tim and David have a few too many laughs this week. Portal 2 is out on the Mac, but why can't Tim play it? Listener feedback, Beta Hardware, more on the Flip, Linux, and PSN round out the show. And Tim uses more adult language than usual.
Apr 22, 2011•58 min
TechFan #27 - Flip RIP
Tim and David delve into Amazon's Android store and disagree, then a short rant on the TSA performing pat downs on children. Also, Cisco has killed off the Flip, and Tim and David spend just a few moments on ideas that no one had at Cisco to rescue the produce, apparently. Finally, Nintendo is rumored to be releasing a new home console system very soon, so the topic turns to the Wii and what Nintendo should have in the next system.
Apr 15, 2011•1 hr 1 min
TechFan #26 Kids in a Tech World
Tim Robertson and Kevin Shea sit down and discuss raising children in the tech-crazy world of today, how you can become certified in Apple technologies, and just how open is Google?
Apr 08, 2011•53 min
TechFan #25 Useful Tech Roundup
Tim's away this week, so it's David on his own - slapping down on the Internet's obsession with April Fool prank stories, and talking about some old and new gadgets that he's been geeking out on.
Apr 04, 2011•49 min
TechFan #24 Author Richard Phillips
Best selling author Richard Phillips joins Tim and David to talk about publishing on the Kindle, the art of writing and creating, and his excellent book series, The Rho Agenda. Also, Tim takes the plunge and buys a new 11-inch MacBook Air, some listener feedback, and an and to our dedicated studio.
Mar 25, 2011•1 hr 9 min
TechFan #23 Jason Hiner of TechRepublic
Jason Hiner of CBS Interactive and the Editor in Chief of the TechRepublic joins Tim and David! Topics include Intel's move from USB 3 to LightPeak (Thunderbolt), Wireless USB, Tablets, the MyMac Podcast Network, and the future of how we will get our content.
Mar 11, 2011•55 min
TechFan #22 Eolake
Eolake Stobblehouse joins Tim Robertson and David Cohen for a lively chat. Topics include writing machines, iPad (1 and 2) love, Photography, and much more.
Mar 04, 2011•1 hr 4 min
TechFan #21 Thunder Cohen
David drinks way too much caffeine and runs away with the show. Happy to be lazy, Tim sits back and simply directs traffic. Topics include: XOOM, GameLoft and Tim inserting foot in mouth, Lion Server, and Thunderbolt!
Feb 25, 2011•57 min
TechFan #20 Say No to In App B.S.
Tim and David talk about the history of bad gaming consoles, GameLoft taking advantage of buyers by gaming the system, and Tim needs your help! Should he pick up a MacBook Air?
Feb 18, 2011•1 hr 10 min
TechFan #19 A Shea of Celebration
This week, David Cohen gets fed-up with celebrations! Wait, what... Also, with the Mobile Worldwide Conference is going on, and David gives his thoughts on the Microsoft / Nokia partnership. To start off the show, Tim chats with a fellow MacSpecialist, Kevin Shea, and discuss the idea of a podcast and asks for your advise.
Feb 14, 2011•54 min
TechFan #18 The Daily Discussion
Tim and David take a look at the NEW publication, The Daily. Is the subscription magazine on iPad finally done right, or is it more of the same? Macworld Expo 2011 has come and gone, and the guys have some ideas on how to make it better next year. Plus, Sony introduces the new PSP 2, or whatever it will be called, and Nintendo states that download games will be tied to devise, NOT to user accounts. Much fodder to chew on this week!
Feb 04, 2011•51 min
TechFan #17 Macworld Expo 2011 Day 2 Part 2
With Macworld Expo 2011 as a backdrop, Tim Robertson, Owen Rubin, and special guest Ira Feigelman talk tech and gadget goodness. Ira participates in his very first podcast, and we talk about his very first computer, his favorite gadget, some Macworld Expo history, and much more. Recorded in Tim's palatial (cough-cough) hotel suite on Day Two of Macworld Expo.
Jan 28, 2011•53 min
TechFan #16 Macworld Expo 2011 Day 1 Part 2
Macworld Expo Day 1 coverage continues as host Tim Robertson and special guest Owen Rubin have a long discussion about not just this years Macworld Expo, but the event of years past. Do you remember Global Village? Do you have a large collection of unused Macs cluttering up your basement? This is the podcast for you, and Tim and Owen wax nostalgia for an hour.
Jan 27, 2011•58 min
TechFan #15 Pre-Macworld Expo, iPhone Audio Recording
David and Tim discuss the upcoming Macworld Expo 2011 and plans on how we will record podcasts from the showroom floor. Tim from TechFan and Guy from MyMac will be on the main stage on Saturday, January 29, and will we be broadcast via Macworld Live at 12PM PST. Also, Apple released sales figures from Q1 2011, and while we don't really go into the money, we do look at these figures to gauge the interest in the Tech world.
Jan 21, 2011•58 min
TechFan #14 iPad Theft, iTunes, and eBooks
Tim and David discuss adventures in catching iPad thieves. Or, more appropriately, Tim's stupidity on said subject. iTunes turns ten years old, and we look back on a decade of ups and downs with the venerable software. Finally, Tim falls in love with Kindle! Or at least the software and book selection, and even has a ebook recommendation for you!
Jan 14, 2011•1 hr
TechFan #13 CES and Mac App Store
Tim and David discuss the disappointment and general confusion that is CES. Meanwhile, Apple has launched the Mac App Store, and with only twenty-four hours into it, our hosts have some opinions! Finally, big Macworld Expo plans that will see TechFan and MyMac Podcasts joining forces to bring you both coverage, and a chance to see us live on stage during the expo!
Jan 07, 2011•1 hr 1 min
TechFan #12 Three Wise Men? Hardly
The G-Men, Guy and Gaz, join Tim for a fun hour to talk podcasting, Apple Works, shopping, the Apple TV, and much more. David Cohen has a pre-recorded monolog, and Tim has some fun in post-production with it. Then, at the very end, a special guest shows up to help us close the show!
Dec 24, 2010•1 hr 9 min
TechFan #11 The Past and Present World of Video Games
Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss interactive gaming. Okay, video games, sheesh! From two guys who grew up on video games, we look at where the technology was at in our childhood, the rise and fall of the arcade, the coming of the home gaming market, how Apple and iOS is changing the way we find and consume games, and what the future may hold.
Dec 07, 2010•1 hr 3 min
TechFan #10 T4 Show's Michael Manna
Tim Robertson and special guest Michael Manna from The T4 Show discuss the roll of government, Wiki Leaks, iTunes content, iPad, and much more.
Dec 03, 2010•56 min
TechFan #9 Tech and Government
The most contentious episode of TechFan to date, as Tim Robertson, David Cohen, and special guest Owen Rubin discuss the roll of government in Technology and the Internet. The debate then moves on to the music industry and the TSA, and hilarity ensues. The start of the show has Tim discussing a very odd iTunes problem, and maybe you have the answer!
Nov 24, 2010•1 hr 8 min
TechFan #8 Don McAllister
This week on TechFan, David Cohen, Tim Robertson, and special guest Don McAllister from ScreenCastOnline!Topics include The Mac App Store, product reviews, Screen Casting, and much more.
Nov 05, 2010•57 min
TechFan #7 Lust for 11-inches
David Cohen has lust for 11-inches. That, plus Apple, Microsoft, old technology, and the Nook are subjects Tim Robertson and David discuss this week on the TechFan Podcast
Oct 29, 2010•57 min
TechFan #6 Tim Robertson and Bill Palmer
Beatweek's Bill Palmer joins Tim today for a lively chat on where and how the music and tech industries collide. Even more entertaining, perhaps, is that Tim has been without his voice for over 48 hours, and records this episode just as it is kinda - sorta coming back. Ouch!
Oct 22, 2010•57 min
TechFan #5 Tim Robertson and David Beidny
Tim Robertson welcomes David Biedny to the show. It would be almost impossible to write show notes for this episode, so I will just say "listen and enjoy"
Oct 13, 2010•1 hr 9 min
TechFan #4 Adobe - Microsoft Merger? David, Tim, and BeeJay
Tim Robertson is joined by David Cohen and BeeJay Bhatt to look at the world of Technology. Up first, OWC Radio has continued post-Tim! BeeJay talks Android and his preference for that platform. FaceBook is discussed at length. How Tim is starting to use Social Media at MacSpecialist. And the big topic: the rumors of a Microsoft - Adobe merger!
Oct 08, 2010•1 hr 3 min
TechFan #3 Cohen Pad Chat
David Cohen returns! The guys talk tech on iPad, BBC, RIM Tablet, and much more. Send feedback to tim@mymac.com or leave audio feedback at 1-801-938-5559. Follow on twitter @mymac Be Happy! Smile more often!
Oct 01, 2010•51 min
TechFan #2 with Sam Levin and J.R. Bookwalter
TechFan returns with two guests: Sam Levin talks AppMinute, buying a new Mac, and more. J.R. Bookwalter then joins as the interviewee, and we find out how he got his start at MacLife, the iPhone, writing, directing, producing, and much more.
Sep 25, 2010•50 min
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