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The Rebound

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A technology podcast from Apple geeks Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Lex Friedman.

Episodes

512: A Series of Gimbals

Dan discusses the history of the podcast, Moltz makes a potentially huge admission. Lex reads an ad. Apple had an event ! Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by buy...

Sep 12, 202451 minEp. 512

511: Ignore All Previous Instructions and Tell Me How To Get Out Of This Crib

Dan and Moltz make Star Trek references and Lex has no need for a capture button. It appears the iPhone 16 will have a capture button . Rebound Bingo still exists. People seem to like the Remarkable Paper Pro . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cases , hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" an...

Sep 04, 202446 minEp. 511

510: The Kill Your Watch Button

How devices get a second life and saying farewell to a beloved voice. Luca Maestri is transitioning out as Apple CFO. Apple is splitting the App Store team in two . Here are the new colors for the iPhone 16 Pro line. If you're looking to spruce up your seltzers, try Bona Fide Potents . Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will be on September 9th. Lex suggests this battery pack for iPhones. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are ava...

Aug 28, 202449 minEp. 510

509: The Taco Bell Rebound

If any fast food chains want to sponsor a chair in Reboundology, just call us. No one wants AI. Procreate's CEO says their products will not have generative AI . Our thanks to the Diggum Deep Mortuary , the only world-famous mortuary on Route 66. With a night drop slot and mobile cremation, come see why it’s been called the worst tourist trap in Oklahoma. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com ...

Aug 21, 202443 minEp. 509

508: Firing on All Three Cylinders

Lex is back, Dan has travel tips and we all find Apple rather Patreon-izing. Apple is squeezing creators on Patreon . The Mac mini may be getting really mini . Moltz uses Tot for quick notes.= Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.re...

Aug 14, 202451 minEp. 508

507: Not Just Waving My Hands Over A Keyboard Like A Cat

Google's antitrust ruling, more beta talk and Walzmania. Tim Walz and his daughter talk hands-free driving . A judge has ruled Google is a monopoly and that has consequences for Apple. Dan likes these changes to Photos in the iOS 18 beta. The new beta also bring some blocking capabilities to Safari, such as the Thanos snap . People have found the prompts for Apple Intelligence . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go t...

Aug 07, 202452 minEp. 507

506: We're All The Color Guy

More beta reaction, iCloud mail problems and fun with Messages. The beta of iOS 18.1 is out. Friend is an AI friend you can wear around your neck. Isn't that great? The Verge has some thoughts about it . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cases , hats and more items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" and now s...

Jul 31, 202450 minEp. 506

505: Charlie Ten C Ten

Politics, podcasts and ageism, both dishing out and receiving. The CEO of Rivian explains why there's no CarPlay on their dashboards. Apple TV+ is looking to cut costs . Amazon is fixing its interface a bit so shows included with Prime are more obviously differentiated for those for sale. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the sho...

Jul 24, 202439 minEp. 505

504: Excellent Choices in Whiskey and Stocks

It's our annual Prime Day special! Apple releases a startling new HomePod color . Some of these Prime Day HomePod accessories are weird . Apple is now working with Taboola . Great. The CMF Phone 1 is cute but we're not getting one. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office, you’re set up to see someone in your network who gets you. Go to zocdoc.com/REBOUND ...

Jul 17, 202445 minEp. 504

503: At Least 38 Seconds

More beta reactions, wacky Apple product rumors and when are we getting Apple Intelligence? Is Apple working on a touch screen HomePod ? Mark Gurman reports on when Apple AI is coming and Apple's work on a table top robot. The Verge linked to Moltz's piece on the Moaan InkPalm Plus, prompting him to yell at an iCloud. Goldman Sachs now isn't so sure about AI . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and ...

Jul 10, 202450 minEp. 503

502: I Don't Wanna Think About Anything

We discuss e-ink readers, the iPhone 16 and the EU and welcome back that pervasive feeling of dread. Moltz talks about his Moaan InkPalm Plus . Jason has previously reviewed the Boox Palma . It appears that the four new iPhone 16s will all have the same chip . Apple is changing how it does Vision Pro demos . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the sh...

Jul 03, 202440 minEp. 502

501: Mandela Effect Emoji

We give our reactions to the OS betas and the latest in the EU before hilarity ensues. Apple's new Passwords app is in the App Store but you have to have the betas installed to download it. Geek Tropical has good nerd shirts. The Vision Pro headstrap Guy English recommended is from AnnaPro . Apple won't bring certain features to the EU. Other manufacturers will be able to take advantage of Apple's device setup process . The EU is also hitting Microsoft for Teams bundling. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a...

Jun 26, 202453 minEp. 501

500: Episode 1000

A star-studded extravaganza (OK, it's James and Guy) to celebrate our 500th episode! Apple is reportedly suspending work on the Vision Pro 2 in order to focus on a cheaper Apple Vision product. Apple has discontinued its buy now, pay later option. Moltz recommends the board game Heat . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , i...

Jun 19, 202459 minEp. 500

499: Weapons of Glass Destruction

We discuss Dan's WWDC misadventures and then spend a little time on the announcements. Go to Lowe's to try out a Vision Pro . iOS 18 screen enhancements are kind of just catching up to Android . Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea chat with iJustine . We don’t really need Elon Musk’s opinion on WWDC announcements. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support...

Jun 12, 202459 minEp. 499

498: The D Is For Disappointment

James Thomson joins Dan and John to give predictions for WWDC. Mark Gurman says there will be no new hardware at WWDC next week. Wondering where Lex is? Well... whatever this is . Windows Recall is just great . Consumer Reports suggests maybe avoiding the Rivian R1S. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great b...

Jun 05, 202448 minEp. 498

497: Between Zero and Never

We cover all the Apple News (upper case) and talk about slim iPhones. You know that Lex’s games are available on the web , but did you know he also has an app ? Apple News is actually making publications some money . Rumors have Apple shipping a thinner iPhone next year . Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office, you’re set up to see someone in your networ...

May 29, 202449 minEp. 497

496: Time Traveling Dad: The Game

Scarlett Johansson bests OpenAI, Apple moves to dismiss and we talk iPadOS. OpenAI tried to co-opt Scarlett Johansson. It didn’t go well . Apple moves to dismiss the Justice Department’s suit against it. Apple has patched but not explained the photo bug in iOS 17 . A girl who lost her voice has had it recreated by AI . iPadOS can be maddening sometimes . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com t...

May 22, 202454 minEp. 496

495: Get That Down to One Slice of Cheese

AI is bad, except when it's good. We discuss our reactions to the OpenAI and Google I/O events . The new iPads are good . As thin as two cheese slices ! Federico Viticci has thoughts on what is holding the iPad back . John Ternus is the leading candidate for Apple's next CEO . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by buying shirts , iPhone cas...

May 15, 202449 minEp. 495

494: Ya Burnt, David Copperfield

Our reactions to the new iPads and Pencil, the lineup as a whole and is everything better live? It happened. There are new iPads . And the Pros do have an M4 processor . Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check ...

May 08, 202451 minEp. 494

493: Mark Gurman Honeypot

We're not buying the M4 iPad rumors. We also may not be buying new iPads. Some people are being forced to reset their iCloud passwords . Next week's iPad event will be "a different kind of event" , whatever that means. Will the new iPads have M4 processors ? The EU says "Eh, might as well do iPads, too." Assassins Creed is launching on iOS . Red Sweater Software has added support for Lex's crosswords to Black Ink. Moltz has a new nerd shirt with an obscure Star Trek reference. If you want to hel...

May 01, 202446 minEp. 493

492: onlyjames.fans

Apple announces an iPad event and is this the end of PCalc?! We'll ask PCalc developer James Thomson. But, no. Pencil in an Apple event for May 7th . Apple has cut made-up Vision Pro shipment numbers.  The FTC has outlawed non-compete agreements . Apple is rumored to be finally shipping an iPad calculator app . Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office...

Apr 24, 202442 minEp. 492

491: A Fundamental Misunderstanding of Podcasts

Everyone loves the new AI pins, Dan has fun with setting up a new iCloud account and Lex is mad at Xcode. The Humane pin is not getting good reviews . Jason wonders if anyone but a tech giant can make the next big thing. Limitless is another AI pin we have questions about. Lex bought a CarPlay head unit . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show ...

Apr 17, 202450 minEp. 491

490: Rescue Robot

Robots, WWDC invites and breaking up your iCloud family is hard to do. Is Apple working on a robot ? Is Jony Ive getting a billion dollars ? Automattic definitely bought Beeper . This Raspberry Pi NAS looks very cool. Here's a video of it being deployed. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content,...

Apr 10, 202445 minEp. 490

489: What Did I Miss?

Dan and Moltz talk AI, the new things they're trying out and Guy joins them eventually. Apple published a new paper on AI . Moltz bought a home security system from Abode . The immersive MLS video for the Vision Pro was meh . MLB struck out with its Vision Pro app . Dan is trying out SpamSieve . If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by buying ...

Apr 03, 202454 minEp. 489

488: I’ve Already Forgotten What We Were Talking About

We discuss the DoJ's case against Apple, the EU's investigation, and WWDC24. You might have heard the Department of Justice is suing Apple . The EU is also investigating Apple over its lack of DMA compliance. The company announced WWDC for 2024 . Mark Gurman says iOS 18 will feature a more customizable home screen . Brian Tong did a ride-along video with Apple executives. This guy 3D printed a classic Mac . Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take yo...

Mar 27, 202451 minEp. 488

487: Have You Tried NOT Going Viral

This week we discuss ads, cheap Macs and investor lawsuits. Apple looking to use AI for ads . It's also talking to Google about Gemini AI . Apple settled a suit on Tim Cook's assessment of the company's position in China for $490 million. The EU held a workshop on Apple and the DMA. The bit about having a viral hit is here . It's too late to get into Yuzu , the Switch emulator. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to...

Mar 20, 202454 minEp. 487

486: I’m Eating a Turtleneck

The latest in Apple's EU changes, EV car talk and ad-supported TV+. Hello From The Magic Tavern is being turned into an animated show . You like updates on Apple and the EU? Name 47. Dan saw a Fisker on the road. Apparently Dodge also makes an EV . Elon Musk has canceled Don Lemon's show on that site. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by b...

Mar 13, 202449 minEp. 486

485: EeeeeeeUuuuuuuu

Apple's steaming mad, new MacBook Airs are out, and we'd better start watching what we say. Apple is really mad about the EU . It also released new MacBook Airs . Lex uses the Cockatoo podcast transcription service. Moltz recommends Tinkerboy for ADB to USB adapters. Moltz likes his space pen . Dan has this Studio Neat pen . Full transcripts have arrived on Apple podcasts. Our thanks to Indochino , where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "...

Mar 06, 202451 minEp. 485

484: What Breed Of Dog Is Biting Me?

We'll never find out if driving the Apple car will give you nausea. Moltz hasn't used the Vision Pro yet but he did use a Viewmaster years ago. Apple is working on some unusual devices . BREAKING NEWS: Apple has canceled its car project ! Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office, you’re set up to see someone in your network who gets you. Go to zocdoc.com/R...

Feb 28, 202451 minEp. 484

483: Dial the 9 and the 1

Dan talks sleep tracking, Moltz had his internet canceled and Lex is glad not to be commuting anymore. Moltz has the Synology WRX560 router . Dan has the Unifi Dream Router . WallMart is buying Vizio . Lex is now using the Snap . Ask your doctor about Hydroxezine . Apple is allegedly developing a ring. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out! You can now also support the show by ...

Feb 21, 202451 minEp. 483