Send us a text! Tim Cook just had the best week ever yaa'll! We'll tell you what he said to Goldman Sachs about a cheaper iPhone, and what President Obama did that had him blushin' like a school girl. Then, what we know about iWatch; Leander tells us about his new Jony Ive book; and we answer your Facebook queries in an all-new CultCastQNA. Thanks to DigiDNA.net, makers of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible! DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information ...
Feb 15, 2013•50 min
Send us a text! Hot out the oven, a new iOS 6 jailbreak! We'll tell you why you should and shouldn't hack into your precious iPhone. Then, what's next for Mac Pro, the apps and gear you need to live an iPad-only life, and our favorite apps and tech on an all-new Faves 'N Raves. Time to get CULTY YAAA'LLL. Thanks to Squarespace for making this episode possible. Treat yourself to a brand new website with the help of Squarespace- a drag-and-drop, do-it-yourself site builder with EVERYTHING you need...
Feb 08, 2013•50 min
Send us a text! Ashton describes becoming Steve Jobs and ends up crying; Will.i.am imagines a future of weird gadgets; our favorite Apple tech from the show; and wrapping up, JJ Abrams, Stars Wars director? Don't miss the debate and our coverage live from Moscone West here at Macworld 2013. Thanks to DigiDNA, crafters of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible. DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information on and off your iDevices with ease. Download your voi...
Feb 01, 2013•40 min
Send us a text! Apple just made all the money and other fun facts from their just-released earnings report. Then, iOS 7, bigger-screen iPhones, and our favorite Mac apps—we answer your questions on an all new CultCast Q&A. And then we pitch our favorite tech in an all new Faves 'N Raves, and this time, Leander's got an unfair advantage!
Jan 25, 2013•42 min
Send us a text! Team Cult is back from Vegas, baby! Yes, we're still a little, um, foggy minded, but the show must go on! On this episode, we introduce our brand new CultCall voicemail, a great way to send us your comments, questions, or CultCast intros. Then, is Woz a spanish guy with a perm? Cause that's what he looks like in the new jOBS movie that's about to be unleashed on the world. And don't worry, we've got a healthy dose of iPhone 5S rumors and address reports saying version 5 just ain'...
Jan 18, 2013•38 min
Send us a text! Live from CES 2013 in Vegas - day 4! Our final CultCast from CES 2013 in Vegas! Join us to hear why the Qualcomm press event just became an instant internet meme; the gear that got our best-of-CES votes; and Gadgets Editor Charlie Sorrell says why if you're naughty your dad might give you a "Dicky Back Ride.".
Jan 11, 2013•35 min
Send us a text! Live from CES 2013 in Vegas - day 3! The Consumer Electronics Show is now officially open for business, and team Cult spent the day scouring the massive halls looking for the best booths and tech. On our newest episode, we recount cool tech we've seen at the show thus far, say which celebrities swang by the press room for us to nudify, and talk about the best booths of years' past.
Jan 09, 2013•47 min
Send us a text! *Please forgive the less-than-stellar audio quality; we've had some gear issues but will be back to normal by next Thursday's episode!* Day 2 of Team Cult at the Consumer electronics show in Las Vegas! On this this episode, we talk about the new technology introduced by Intel, Ford, Samsung, Panasonic, and other major players in their CES keynotes. Then we reveal our favorite gadgets so far from show!...
Jan 08, 2013•34 min
Send us a text! Team Cult of Mac has descended upon Las Vegas to attend the largest and in-chargest technnology show in North America, the Consumer Electronics Show. On this episode, we talk about some of the cool tech we've seen so far, and our why Apple wants to turn your house into an iHome.
Jan 07, 2013•32 min
Send us a text! It's all business on this, our 50th episode of The CultCast! We'll tell you why the New Year broke your iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature; why the iPhone 6 is already showing up in the web logs of some developers; and why Bill Gates wouldn't give his kids the Christmas gifts they *really* wanted. But wait, there's more! Team Cult is preparing for CES 2013, and on this episode, we'll tell you what it's like to walk the halls as press and attend the parties full of geeks, gadgets, an...
Jan 04, 2013•51 min
Send us a text! On this, our last episode ever of the year, we throw out the naughty 2012 with new iPad 5 and mini rumors, our iOS 7 hopes & dreams, and our favorite must-see movies from the year gone by. All while discovering the true nature of one Mr. L. Kahney… he's not who you think he is! Thanks to DigiDNA, crafters of DiskAid 6, for making this episode possible. DiskAid 6 is the best way to transfer videos, documents, and other information on and off your iDevices with ease. Download y...
Dec 28, 2012•47 min
Send us a text! On this week's CultCast, we're ending the year with our favorite gear! Don't miss our "End of Days, Faves 'N Raves," where pitch our favorite apps, accessories, games, even shows, of 2012. But before that, we'll break down the whole Instagram debacle for you, and tell you why you should be paying attention to the big I's plans for your personal pics. All that and Tim Cook, person of the year? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Our twitters! @erfon...
Dec 21, 2012•53 min
Send us a text! Google's new Maps App is out for iOS! We'll tell you what we love and don't. Plus, a very special announcement we couldn't have made without you, our much-loved CultCast listeners. Then, Flickr's new app; Twitter wants to be your Instagram; and don't miss our end chat on The Hobbit and, best movie of 2013, FRIGGIN' ALIENS.
Dec 14, 2012•43 min
Send us a text! On this week's CultCast, Erfon rants: why Apple Maps has lost its luster; Ashton Kutcher does his best Steve jOBS impression; then, Tim Cook charms and makes some interesting comments in his interview with Brian Williams - we analyze! ---------------------------------- 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 lice...
Dec 07, 2012•42 min
Send us a text! Apple has finally given us iTunes 11, and oh boy, is it a worthy upgrade. We'll tell you what we like, what we don't, but more importantly, what Apple needs to make iTunes relevant again. And then our thoughts on Will.i.am's baffling new iPhone accessory and social network. Will anyone wanna buy this thing? ---------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor ---------------------------------- Cult of Mac Deals! Grab 10 great apps, including Camtasia 2, Circus Ponies Notebook...
Nov 30, 2012•47 min
Send us a text! Apple's Black Friday sales; Oprah's love for the iPad; and Tim Cook's favorite Thanksgiving accoutrements all on this very gravy-covered over-stuffed CultCast! ---------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor ---------------------------------- Thanks to Audible for sponsoring the show! Audible is the best place on the internet to get your audio books and entertainment, with over 100,000 titles to choose from in every imaginable genre. Audible's spoken entertainment titles...
Nov 22, 2012•53 min
Send us a text! Apple and HTC put their lawsuits behind them; Microsoft's paid cavalcade of celebrity Windows Phone endorsements make us sad; and Apple's big new plans to to fan the flames of employee innovation. As you'll soon hear, no topic is safe from discussion on this week's CultCast! All that and a big Faves 'N Raves controversy meltdown! ---------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor ---------------------------------- DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and iPod tra...
Nov 15, 2012•40 min
Send us a text! On this week's CultCast, with no new Apple hardware to wax on and on about, we were forced to come up with real, actual content! So begrudgingly, this week we cover some of our favorite and most useful productivity apps; tell you if you can ever expect to see Google's answer to Apple Maps released to the App Store; and did you know Samsung's about to change their logo to a pear with a bite taken out of it? Kidding! But rumor is they're about to rebrand in a major more "Apple-like...
Nov 09, 2012•50 min
Send us a text! Ok, so we've fondling Apple's new iPad mini for hours and hours now, and we're ready to report our first impressions and answer the question: without a retina display, is the iPad mini a worthy replacement for its larger, retina-pixeled brother?
Nov 03, 2012•27 min
Send us a text! It's an Apple executive shakedown, and all sorts of fruit is falling off the tree! Find out what the departure of long time exectutive Scott Forstall and the just-hired John Browett means for iOS, OS X, Apple stores, and all the great Apple products you love. Plus, Jony Ive's about to get even more design control over all the Macs you love to own, but is that a good thing? Then, get out your lighsbaers, cause we're diving deep into the Disney acquisition of LucasFilm and what tha...
Nov 02, 2012•1 hr 28 min
Send us a text! Kindle; Nexus; Surface—they're all doomed, and on this week's CultCast, we'll tell why Apple's new iPad mini will most definitely sit as the king of all tabs small. Then, we review a new social iOS game so stellar, it'll have you clamoring for Game Center friends just so you can get your fix. Get your play on!
Oct 25, 2012•38 min
Send us a text! Fresh off the Apple iPad Mini media event, we're ready to give our fist impressions of the iPad Mini, the new, thinner iMac, and just 7 months since it's last new model, the controversial new 4th gen iPad. Cultcast: we're here to pump *clap* YOU UP!
Oct 23, 2012•26 min
Send us a text! New new new! New mini iPads; new retina Macbooks; new Mac Minis; new iMacs; we'll tell you everything we know and expect from Apple's October 23rd media event on this week's all-new CultCast! Plus: new 3rd-party lightening adapters and cables—we'll tell you when to expect them. ---------------------------------- 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 ...
Oct 19, 2012•43 min
Send us a text! It's back to the Mac on this week's CultCast! We'll tell you everything we know about Apple's secret 13-inch Retina Macbook Pro, and why you might be seeing it before the year's end. Plus, we've picked three Mac apps we love and tell you why you should install them post-haste. Then, is Apple's Passbook really going to takeover the world of tickets, coupons, and payments? It's tough to imagine, especially with how little Passbook can do now. But imagine coupons on your lock screen...
Oct 12, 2012•42 min
Send us a text! Hey, you know what's getting bad rap these days? Apple Maps! Sure, it's got issues, but it's not all bee stings and bug bites, and on this episode of the 'Cast, we'll tell you exactly why some of us actually love it. Then, with the anniversary of his death on Oct. 5th, we remember the life and works of Steve Jobs; ponder how the things he touched all turned to gold; and examine the price he paid for conquering the world of tech. All that and more on this week's CultCast! --------...
Oct 04, 2012•54 min
Send us a text! Don't adjust your volume, that really is Steve Woz you're hearing on this episode of The CultCast! And what an episode it shall be! Hear Steve's thoughts on Apple's new maps strategy; his opinions on Apple's shiny new iPhone 5; and of course, EarPods! Plus, Woz's tells us why a post-Jobs Apple is stronger than ever, but why us fans need us fans to keep the pressure on. Hit play and let the WozCast begin!...
Sep 28, 2012•43 min
Send us a text! It's been a full 24 hours since we got our strong man hands on the all-new iPhone 5, and we're now ready to report the stuff we like, the stuff we don't, and why when it comes to devices, bigger is ALWAYS better. Think you can handle a full fives inches of Apple iPhone? Hit that play button and find out!
Sep 22, 2012•34 min
Send us a text! McLovin' some of that iOS 6 action? Us too, and on this week's CultCast, we'll tell you which new and hidden features are our favorites. Then, back by popular demend, we answer your excellent Facebook questions, dear listeners. And don't miss Faves 'N Raves, the game where we pitch our favorite tech and apps then note on which one's best! ---------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor ---------------------------------- DigiDNA, makers of DiskAid 5, the iPhone, iPad, and...
Sep 21, 2012•53 min
Send us a text! It's our Apple iPhone 5 media event extravaganza! In this special episode, we'll tell you everything we know about Apple's new iPhone and iPod, and which new features are our favorites. Plus, the feature we've all been waiting for is here: the iPod touch Loop! We ponder how we ever lived life without it…. Hit that play button! ---------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor ---------------------------------- Might Tees, the best place on the internet to buy your Apple an...
Sep 13, 2012•58 min
Send us a text! The iPhone 5 is nigh! And on this episode of the CultCast, we'll tell you everything we know about it, ponder what Apple will actually be naming it, and how to hang on to that unlimited data plan your carrier wants to move you out of. Plus, looks like there's a new HD tablet in town, and this one is looking pretty dern good, partner. We'll tell you why Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD could actually be the first non-Apple you might just want to buy. Hit the play button and let's get t...
Sep 07, 2012•1 hr 4 min
