The Constant Geekery Podcast

In this episode we are talking about the possibility of stalkers abusing Apple's AirTags, and considering whether it's a specific flaw in Apple's design, or just a problem generally with these types of devices. We also talk about Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition and Pete does the worst ever jingle for the Rumour Mill.

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0:00:00 Intro
0:04:04 The News
0:21:41 Stalky McStalkTag
0:54:24 The Rumour Mill
1:08:59 Conclusion

Season 3 opens with a discussion on the state of the video game collector market... what's the reason for these crazy prices? Is there a scam happening? We also present highlights from CES where Intel, AMD, nVidia and Qualcomm all announced new chips aimed squarely at Apple's M1!

Check out Karl Jobst's brilliant content on the video game scam:
https://youtu.be/rvLFEh7V18A
https://youtu.be/mKbuNwS-gaI

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CHAPTERS
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0:00:00 Intro
0:03:44 Channel Update
0:09:16 The News
0:11:58 CES Highlights
0:35:56 Video Game Pricing Scam
1:07:11 The Rumour Mill
1:17:45 Conclusion

In our live season finale we spoke about Apple Silicon in 2022, and what we're expecting to see in new Mac and iPad releases. We also chatted about M2, our experiences with M1, took some comments and ribbed Erin a bit.

See you in 2022!

Which Apple Silicon Mac should you buy. How much RAM should you spec with your M1, M1 Pro or M1 Max computer?

In this podcast episode we attempt to answer that with a helpful buyers guide.

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
3:40 News
9:08 Apple Silicon Buying Guide
44:24 The Rumour Mill
52:57 Conclusion

In this podcast episode we are asking the inevitable question about the future of x86. Given the outstanding performance of M1, M1 PRO and M1 MAX, is x86 doomed to extinction, or is there some life in the beast yet?

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In this week's podcast, we get Pete's live first impressions of the new MacBook Pro, and we compare his 6-core Intel i7 model to the new M1 Pro model.

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In this week's podcast we are talking about the different M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and which make the most sense to buy. Should you go for the MacBook Pro 14" or 16"? Is the entry-level M1 Pro good value?

Intel do seem to like bashing Apple rather than talking about the benefits of their own product. In this episode, we discuss Intel’s “Breaking the Spell” video. Do they have any valid points? Are those really Apple fans in the video?

In this podcast episode we preview the Apple Mac event, which is widely expected to be the 12th October 2021 (at time of publishing). We're expecting new MacBook Pro 14" and MacBook Pro 16" models: what new features are we hoping for, and what are we expecting Apple to deliver. How much will these new models cost?

The Mac Event discussion begins at 19m 37s.

We're back from our break and talking about the new iPhone 13 Pro Max - specifically its cinematography features. There's a look a the new iPad Mini, complete with jelly scrolling, and we eat some humble pie when it comes to Apple Watch bands failing.

Do you remember when we used to get nice unexpected surprises at Apple Events...? Pete does, because he is old. In this episode we consider that question, look at some interesting tech news, and of course there's the Rumour Mill.

In this episode we round up the week's tech news and rumours, including satellite messaging on the iPhone 13 and the new Apple Watch 7.

Our main topics are: Intel's new Arc GPUs - will it bring competition for AMD and nVidia? and; we look at claims SSD manufacturers are switching cheaper components onto their drives once they've had favourable performance reviews.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been looking into nVidia's proposed $40 billion acquisition of chip designer ARM. We discuss this and other tech news (including the Tesla Robot and some Apple rumours) in this week's podcast.

Apple's announcement that it will scan images on iPhones for matches with known child abuse images has been pretty polarising. Many view this is a fantastic step, and many think that it sets precedents for privacy issues. In this episode we discuss the issue from various angles and perspectives.

We also discuss vapourware and Pete tells some awful jokes...

In this episode we take a look at the forthcoming Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro featuring the new Google Tensor SoC - could it offer performance to beat Apple Silicon?

In this podcast we talk about the MacBook Pro 16", the new Steam Deck, and we consider some of the rumours about future Apple product releases.

In this episode we discuss what needs to happen in the PC hardware and software arena before PCs can compete on equal footing with Apple's M1 Macs (for power consumption, thermals, and all-round good performance). Will Qualcomm and Microsoft be able to work together to bring some competition to Apple Silicon?

In this episode we talk about the things we love about the iPad, share a bit of news and some pretty awful jokes.

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In this episode we speak about the M1 iPad Pro and its lacklustre Thunderbolt performance, and consider the new Windows 11 release.

In this podcast we take a brief look at Razer's hardware announcements from E3 2021, including a beast of a new Razer Blade 14" and their smart new GaN Charger. We also take the time to look at where we are in the Apple Silicon transition... since Apple didn't think it was important enough to warrant a mention at WWDC21!

Our thoughts on Apple's WWDC21 Keynote...

This is the audio from our livestream which went out straight after the WWDC21 Keynote on 7 June. If you want to watch the video, you can find it on our main YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/constantgeekery

Apple likes to tax upgrades, but it also likes to penalise buyers of entry models... or so it would seem in the case of the new M1 24" iMac. Spending an extra $200 or £200 gets you quite a lot more. Here we share our thoughts in this short episode.

The M1 iPad Pro is out; YouTube is replete with rapidly posted reviews; is the 2021 iPad Pro a winner or a loser?

In this week's podcast we discuss the positives and the negatives of Apple's new flagship tablet.

It seems like large software companies are queueing up to throw accusations of unfair business practices at Apple and its App Store. So, is the App Store unfair? Does it give Apple a competitive advantage or even a monopoly?

In this episode, we show how taking risks can pay off when it comes to getting tech for cheap! We talk a little more about the iPad as a laptop replacement, offer some thoughts on the Epic vs Apple lawsuit, and perhaps most importantly, get an update on Pete's dog-chewed Apple pencil.

We also rant a little about UPS and poor courier service and FINALLY announce the winner of our Chromebook competition.

In this episode we discuss whether we could live with just an iPad - can it replace a laptop yet? Does the inclusion of the M1 chip change things?

We also discuss some of the releases from Apple's Spring Event, including the design of the new iMac.

In this episode I follow up my review video on the main channel with some additional thoughts on Apple's new M1 iMac and the new M1 iPad Pro (watch the post-event review video here: https://youtu.be/Nh730UXH7Hc). And I spit some feathers at the Hermès AirTag prices.

In this episode: we discuss some of the issues which are still unresolved on the M1 Macs; talk about how small YouTube channels get products for review, and; we look ahead to WWDC 2021 and the Apple Keynote on 7 June 2021 - which hardware and software releases are we expecting? Will there be new iMacs, new MacBook Pros or new iPad Pros? Will there still be a spring event?

In this podcast episode, we discuss Intel's publication of their strategy to increase silicon production, start their 7nm process, and generally catch up with the competition. We also talk about the possible release of a new iMac soon...

...and Pete consumes something very disgusting indeed.

In this podcast episode we discuss Intel's GoPC marketing campaign, which appears to have missed the mark quite badly.

Pete also does possibly the worst impression of Marty McFly we have ever heard.

In this episode we talk about the data we've collected so far in our survey and offer some initial insights into the high data writes issue some Apple users are reporting. We also consider some of the comments we've had and look at some Apple news.

In this week's podcast episode, we reminisce about simple times in the world of computing - can you believe it has been 40 years since the introduction of Sinclair's ZX81? A game changing machine that brought home computing to the masses, and spawned the even more popular ZX Spectrum. Without these computers, things might have been very different!

We also look at the ongoing Silicon shortage and the unobtanium that is nVidia's new RTX 3060 GPU. And the hot topic of the M1 SSD comes up again.

In this episode we look at some of the user stories of high data writes to their Apple M1 SSD. Is this a result of heavy swapfile usage? Is Adobe software to blame? Does the average user need to worry?

We also look at new releases from Blackmagic Design and discuss the future possibilities for Apple Silicon.

Intel has released some benchmarks claiming that Apple's M1 is not as good as everyone says... and that we should be instead looking to their Evo platform and the Core-i7 1185G7. Perhaps Intel should keep focusing on improving their product line rather than wasting time trying to claim dubious wins in obscure tests? What do you think?

In this episode we answer some questions about lifespan of the SSDs in the Apple M1 machines, and cover some of the latest Apple news... like the new dual-8K VR headset Apple is apparently making.

Naturally a tech podcast wouldn't be complete with out some culinary misadventures - tune in to see what Pete Eats this week!

Apple's M1 is rather good. The next version will be even better... so does this spell the end for x86? Let's discuss.

Also this week: Pete eats cheese; Dayv doesn't break any bones, and; why CPUs are a bit like sandwich shops.

In this week's episode, we talk about some of the issues with the M1 Macs, and explain why its extraordinary value might encourage some professionals to have both Mac and PC... and enjoy the best (and worst) of both worlds.

We also talk about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, VR, Sony's new Airpeak drone along with the new UK drone legislation, and Pete laughs at the outcome of a fight between Dayv's toe and a breadboard.

Sit back and enjoy (or endure) another episode of the Constant Geekery Podcast.

In this episode we take a light-hearted look at some of the news from CES 2021, discuss whether Apple's new M1 silicon has met our expectations, and sift through some more Apple product launch rumours for 2021... including: the MacBook Pro 14" and 16" models; new iMacs; the possibility of a new Intel Mac Pro, and; a new display.

There's also talk of lipstick. Obviously.

In this episode, we sift through some of the Apple product rumours to determine which we think are likely to be true. When will we see a 14" MacBook Pro, or an M1 iMac?

We also take a tongue-in-cheek look at the Zeiss ZX1.

In our last episode for 2020, we review some of the tech launches of the year, and we look forward to what we might expect from Apple Silicon in 2021. If the M1 was game changing... then the rumoured developments could be game ending! And of course, the Air Pods Max get a healthy dose of Pete and Dayv critique!

In this episode, we look at why professionals in some industries might need to wait before switching to Apple Silicon, and share some thoughts on the price scalping and product scarcity going on in the tech world at the moment.

Is the new M1 the last word in computing, or is there still room for improvement? We've been playing with the M1 Macs. Here are some more of our thoughts and our plans for different testing videos we'll be releasing over the coming weeks.

The Big Sur launch wasn't a glittering success, with outages and issues aplenty. Reports of background app snooping and logging in Big Sur have hit the headlines - should we be concerned about privacy on Apple macOS?

In this episode we address these issues and discuss software support for Apple Silicon Macs with Rosetta 2.

Three new Apple Silicon Macs are available, featuring the all-new M1 System-on-Chip from Apple. In this episode we discuss these new machines and answer some commonly asked questions about Apple's design decisions.

New Apple Silicon Macs are coming!

Which computers are we expecting to launch at Apple's "One More Thing" special event on the 10 November 2020? Will Apple deliver on all their promises, or will we be disappointed?

In this week's podcast, we talk about the various rumours to try and figure out what's likely, and try to answer some commonly raised questions about Apple Silicon.

AMD's master plan is coming together! What can we expect from the new RX 6000 series cards featuring RDNA2 architecture? Can AMD catch nVidia? What does it mean for consumers? All in this week's Constant Geekery Podcast!

In this episode we talk about the new A14 Bionic chip, as found in the new iPhone 12 and iPad Air 4. We did some benchmarks on our 2020 iPad Air and discussed what it might mean for the forthcoming Mac-specific Apple Silicon.

In this episode we review the recent Apple event and the release of the new iPhone 12 line-up, and the new HomePod Mini.

Are the new computational photography and videography features beneficial to creativity? Is Apple as environmentally conscious as they would like us to believe? Will HomePod Mini stop you shouting at your children? All these questions and more besides answered in this special length Podcast episode.

If you've made a fantastic new product, it's good to make sure that you have enough of said product, and that your customers can actually buy it... or you can take nVidia's approach and just launch it anyway.

In this episode:
AMD Zen3 announcement; the 13 October #AppleEvent, and; our main topic: nVidia RTX 3080 & RTX 3090 launch issues, including our thoughts on the MSI scalping scandal.

nVidia is in the process of acquiring ARM... just as Apple announces a transition to its own ARM-based Silicon designs. Has nVidia thrown a spanner in Apple's plans? Why are people unhappy about this acquisition? Will nVidia keep its promises?

All discussed in this new Podcast episode.