Send us a text! This week: Even more juicy details leak on iPhone 8, plus a report says the keynote reveal is right around the corner. Leander shares the strange twist in Apple’s autonomous car project Why the 13” MacBook Pro might soon become your favorite Mac Story time with L Kahney - he’s going to share the highlights from his whirlwind tour of Japan and other defenseless Asian lands. Plus Erfon recalls what it’s like in the darkness of a total solar eclipse. This episode supported by CultCl...
Aug 25, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text! This week: Apple makes a major play to become the next HBO, meanwhile, intriguing new images surface showing what looks to be what we all thought had died—the long lost Apple Television. Plus: a trusted source says Apple’s next Watch will be more boring that we hoped; and finally… eating bugs… Thai Tinder… yes, Buster Heine is back to share strange stories from his travels deep into the heart of Thailand. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Sq...
Aug 18, 2017•48 min
Send us a text! This week: what does Apple have in store for the next version of Watch? We’ll roundup the current rumors and reveal our Gen 3 wish list. Then: could Face ID actually replace Touch ID on iPhone 8? We have concerns. Plus: proof that a 4K Apple TV is right around the corner; more incredible demos of AR Kit; and we share our favorite new shows, movies, and board games in an all-new What We’re Into! This episode supported by The single-router wifi model just doesn’t work for our inc...
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text! This week: Apple just accidentally leaked major details about the iPhone 8 and HomePod. Whoopsie! We’ll tell you everything we’ve learned. Plus: leaked audio files show off the HomePods cool UI sounds; we reveal exclusive new audio of the HomePod's boot-up noise; Buster’s shares a very special announcement; and we wrap with our reviews of the best internet-connected security cameras and the hawt new flagship Olympus OM-D EM-1 mirrorless camera in an all-new Under Review 🔥🔥🔥 Th...
Aug 04, 2017•53 min
Send us a text! This week: Parts shortages force Apple to start handing out free MacBook Pros, and everyone on the internet wants a piece of the action. You knew Jony Ive designed some of Apple’s most iconic products, but did you know he also helped craft one of Star Wars most nefarious light sabers? Apple discontinues two of their most iconic products. And stay tuned for all our favorite new stuff in another episode of What We’re Into! This episode supported by BlueApron - a better way to cook!...
Jul 28, 2017•59 min
Send us a text! This week: Why Apple’s making an iPhone Pro, a tech-packed cutting-edge phone that will showcase what Cupertino is capable of. Genius Bar jackpot! Aka, why the Genius Bar sometimes replaces your old broken tech for a brand new model. Stick around for a super-powerful electric long board, a HomeKit-enabled ceiling fan, and pro-level keyboard case for your iPad Pro in an all-new Under Review 🤖 This episode supported by You might know of Shutterstock as home to royalty-free photos....
Jul 21, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text! This week: the magic of HomePod! We’ll tell you about the built-in audio tech that's getting even the most ardent audiophiles hyped about Apple’s new smart speaker. Plus: why iPhone 8’s biggest features may be disabled at launch Why you can grab free Beats in Apple's new back to school promo without being in college The fascinating story behind Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck More of iOS 11’s best unknown features And we wrap with the heart warming story of why Steve Jobs insisted ...
Jul 14, 2017•50 min
Send us a text! This week: it’s easy to ignore how intuitive it is to use an iPhone, but behind those vast array of simple swipes and taps was an entire team of designers who painstakingly crafted the sophisticated interactions that give the iPhone its magic. This week we'll tell you the stories behind inertial scrolling, swipe to unlock, and Bas Ording, the man who brought iOS to life using the physics of our natural world. This episode supported by You might know of Shutterstock as home to roy...
Jul 07, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text! This week: you’d never know it from Steve Job’s effortless keynote introduction, but the original iPhone was plagued with huge design and production issues that almost made Apple call it quits, right up until the day it was released! To commemorate the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, we’ll recount some of the incredible stories behind iPhone’s beleaguered early days, and celebrate how Apple pulled off one of the greatest device launches in history. And stay tuned for an all-new What W...
Jun 30, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text! This week: More of the powerful new iOS 11 features you’ve never heard of. The talented app which will harnesses the power of Apple’s new augmented reality features Scott Forstall is back, and he’s sharing the bizarre story of how the original iPhone really came to be. Everything you need to know about HEIF, the JPEG-killing format Apple is adopting Cliff jumping in our loin cloths This episode supported by BlueApron - a better way to cook! Get your first 3 meals free with free s...
Jun 23, 2017•51 min
Send us a text! This week: Reviews for the new iPad Pro and HomePod are bonkers Someone in the Apple supply chain just accidentally leaked some of iPhone 8’s marquee features Speed tests show a big improvement in the new MacBook Pro Apple finally offers us iCloud Storage sharing Our favorite unannounced iOS 11 features And we’ll tell you what we like (and don’t) about the apps and gadgets we’re currently testing in an all-new Under Review! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive ...
Jun 16, 2017•1 hr
Send us a text! This week: in one of the most exciting and action-packed keynotes in years, Apple updates just about everything they’ve got. Hot off the event, catch our reactions plus our picks for best in show! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Check out the Cult of Mac Watch store for a curated selection of our favorite straps, all available for pric...
Jun 06, 2017•48 min
Send us a text! This week: new evidence points to one of the most hardware-packed WWDCs in years! Add in four new OS reveals and, by golly, you have one heckuva exciting show. We’ll tell you all we know, and share all the products we predict will hit the stage. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad ...
Jun 02, 2017•39 min
Send us a text! This week: Rumors point to a big iPhone 8 price hike. What’s the max you would pay? Intel makes a huge move to push Thunderbolt into the mainstream Ikea about to drop tons of great HomeKit gadgets on us DJI’s Spark selfie drone is a compact powerhouse And we’ll tell you about the weird and whacky gadgets we’re reviewing in an all-new Under Review! This episode supported by Blue Apron makes it easy to cook delicious meals at home. See their upcoming menu and get your first three m...
May 26, 2017•53 min
Send us a text! This week: new MacBook Pros at WWDC? Insiders say yes! We’ll tell you all we know. Plus: why future Macs are about to get much faster CPUs; Apple makes a big move to bring manufacturing back to the US; and we’ll wrap up with 5 weird and whacky facts about the new Apple Park campus. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. CultCloth will keep your...
May 19, 2017•50 min
Send us a text! This week: It’s official, the WWDC keynote takes place June 5th, so here are our hardware expectations 🕺 Apple quietly acquires one of the world’s best sleep tracking technologies Why Amazon’s Prime video app may FINALLY be coming to your Apple TV Our first impressions of the Amazon Echo Show, and the features we hope Apple steals from it And stick around for a completely weird, totally tribal What We’re Into, the segment where we reveal the all the non-tech stuff we’re currentl...
May 12, 2017•56 min
Send us a text! This week: Apple’s secret Siri speaker may be announced at WWDC—we’ll tell you everything (we think) we know about it. Why AirPods are the best product Apple’s made in years Why Microsoft’s MacBook clone is actually great for Apple fans We deconstruct and decode Tim Cook’s mysterious and quickly deleted accidental tweet, and you’ll be shocked at the truth! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at check...
May 05, 2017•48 min
Send us a text! This week: Apple stores are about to get a massive 2.0 overhaul, and we’ve got all the details Why the iPhone 8 may launch super late with no OLED Final Cut Pro X hits a massive milestone Google co-founder makes a flying car, and you’re gonna want one! We reveal our favorite new gadgets in an all new Under Review 🕺 This episode supported by Blue Apron makes it easy to cook delicious meals at home. See their upcoming menu and get your first three meals free at BlueApron.com/CultC...
Apr 28, 2017•47 min
Send us a text! This week: we deconstruct the new iPhone 8 leaks! We’ll tell what we’ve learned. Plus: Apple starts testing the driverless car they’re totally not working on; and the best iOS apps for all you marijuana connoisseurs. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. CultCloth will keep your iPhone 7, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad sparkling clean, and for a li...
Apr 21, 2017•51 min
Send us a text! This week: Official new Nvidia drivers make your Mac compatible with the best GPUs on the market! A mole gives us our best look yet at what it’s really like to work in an iPhone factory Apple has a secret team working on ‘breakthrough’ diabetes treatment with the Apple Watch The saga of Ron Wayne, the forgotten Apple co-founder who traded his 22 billion dollars of Apple stock for just $800. This episode supported by VideoBlocks, the affordable, subscription-based stock media site...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr
Send us a text! This week: Apple just revealed their future Mac plans… on purpose! It’s unprecedented, and we’ll unpack it all for you. Apple promises an all-new “rethought” Mac Pro and Apple display. Why the Mac Pro failed. Apple’s plans to make the Mac “Pro” again. New Pro-level iMacs coming this year. Leander reviews the top-secret new Sonos speaker Erfon’s couldn’t talk about. Erfon reviews a clever Watch stand that Buster hates but true Mac fans will love! This episode supported by Build ...
Apr 07, 2017•55 min
Send us a text! This week: We’ve found even MORE of the weirdest and wackiest Apple products that time forgot The best new features in iOS 10.3 and macOS 10.12.4. Rumors mills say Apple may resurrect the PowerBook! iPhone 8 rumors point to a backside TouchID The sources of Steve Jobs best one-liners A wobbly British guy tries to ski This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it...
Mar 31, 2017•42 min
Send us a text! T his week: our reactions to all Apple’s new products 💪🏼 Apple’s new iPad is cheaper, fatter, heavier, and underpowered Why the iPad Mini Pro is kind of a ripoff Two reasons you should not buy a Product Red iPhone 7 What is Apple’s new Clips app do? We’ll give you the rundown Why Leander’s got mixed feelings about his new Pioneer SPH-DA120 Car Play stereo Erfon’s reviews the Think Tank Helipack V2 , a gigantic backpack built for your DJI Phantom This episode supported by Blue A...
Mar 24, 2017•52 min
Send us a text! This week: Apple’s about to overhaul the iPad, and it’s long overdue! Plus: why Steve Jobs was cool with your kids using an iPad, but not his own; how the technology we love might be making us all stupid; and we wrap up with an all new CultCast Choices, the game of great gifts with strange side effects... This episode supported by Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them. Learn why and get $50 towards a...
Mar 17, 2017•52 min
Send us a text! This week: the CIA loses control of its iPhone hacking arsenal, and computer crooks turn your gadgets against you. Plus: why iPhone 8 may arrive later than you hoped; our favorite Apple Airport replacement routers; and we discuss the non-Apple gear we’re currently obsessing over in an all-new and aptly named What We’re Into This week: The CIA loses control of its iPhone hacking arsenal! Computer crooks turn your gadgets against you. Why iPhone 8 may arrive later than you hoped. O...
Mar 10, 2017•56 min
Send us a text! This week: Tim Cook promises to make Apple “Pro" again! We discuss. iPhone ditching Lightning for USB C Spotify about to go Hi-Fi Why your next iPhone screen might read your fingerprints Leander pitches a new favorite pair of Bluetooth headphones The best iPhone bumper case in the land! This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. What is Backblaze? ...
Mar 03, 2017•50 min
Send us a text! This week: We celebrate 5 years! We regale you with some of our favorite stories from past shows Our hardware expectations from Apple’s rumored March event Why iPhone 8’s wireless charging will probably be lame Apple has five teams working on their next-generation charging tech Why iPhone 8’s camera could pump out industrial-grade slow motion Steve Jobs gets a beautiful new home on Apple’s spaceship campus. This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at ...
Feb 24, 2017•52 min
Send us a text! This week: iPhone 8 is getting a huge makeover with edge-to-edge screen, wireless charging, huge battery, and more. We’ll fill you in. End of the Home Button and Touch ID. The riches you’d have if you bought Apple IPO stock A 4K Apple TV is on the way The best 4K televisions TV of yore you need to watch The search for the perfect corn dog Join us for a live CultCast on Friday, February 24 at 12PM Pacific Time! Tune in at Live.TheCultCast.Com This episode supported by CultCloth wi...
Feb 17, 2017•59 min
Send us a text! This week: How to get significant discounts on Apple gadgets The INSANELY SPECIAL doorknobs at Apple’s Spaceship HQ The fat paychecks earned by Jony Ive’s industrial designers iPhone 8 to come in a plus plus size Wireless charging is all but confirmed for all three iPhone 8 sizes Next iPhone could cost more than $1,000! How to get a massive discount on Final Cut and Logic Pro X We reveal our favorite new shows and movies in an all new, What We’re Into Yaaa’aaall 💪🏼 This episode...
Feb 10, 2017•49 min
Send us a text! This week: astounding facts and figures from Apple’s newest earnings report; Nintendo promises a bunch of new iOS games; how to get the best deal in cloud storage; affordable options for your first drone; the perfect minimalist strap for your mirrorless camera; and we pitch you our favorite gadgets in an all-new Fave N Raves! 💪🏼 This episode supported by Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com . Enter offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off. Square...
Feb 03, 2017•57 min
