Podcasts by Mac OS Ken: Live
Formerly a call-in-show, today Mac OS Ken: Live is Ken taking to YouTube, talking to people who turn up - Monday - Friday at 3:30PM Pacific/6:30PM Eastern. Catch him live on his YouTube channel - YouTube.com/KenRay - or catch the daily audio here!
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School's Out! Mac OS Ken: Live 03.19.2021 from 2021-03-19T23:12:49
Sending the live show to live on a farm. But we have some lovely parting emails before we go.
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The Penultimate Episode (for now) - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.18.2021 from 2021-03-18T23:42:52
A look at the "most invasive" apps in the App Store, plus wrapping up the daily live deal.
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App Stores, Commissions, and Sweeney - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.17.2021 from 2021-03-17T23:21:28
Thoughts around commission changes in the Google Play Store, the disingenuous Mr. Sweeney, and Justin Long's new gig.
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Russia, China, iPhone, and You! Mac OS Ken: Live 03.16.2021 from 2021-03-16T23:18:16
Russia is pre-installing apps on iPhones in Russia. China may have found a way around App Tracking Transparency in China. Apple does business in both countries, so... you know... We'll talk abou...
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Not to Praise HomePod, But to Bury It - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.15.2021 from 2021-03-16T05:44:14
A look at the timely/untimely demise of Apple's great, big HomePod. Plus Ming-Chi Kuo says growth is over for AirPods. We're just a bunch of PodPeople!
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Nobody’s Default But Siri’s - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.04.2021 from 2021-03-05T00:23:54
Remember that thing about iOS 14.5 letting users set new defaults for music players with Siri? You're not going to be able to do that. Personally, I think what's REALLY happening is better. We'l...
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A Longish Chat About Short-form Content - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.03.2021 from 2021-03-04T00:23:48
Netflix has an answer to TikTok. Amazon has a way to make video game clips. Apple TV+ has a short-form drama on the way. With more time on our hands, super-short content is king. We'll wander th...
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The Fortnite Fight + iPhone Rumors - Mac OS Ken: Live 03.01.2021 from 2021-03-02T00:20:32
The Coalition for coordinated tech attacks opens a front in Minnesota. We'll talk about proposed legislation there. Plus - Epic and Apple have an actual date in court, and Ming-Chi Kuo has some ...
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A New Apple Retail Target and Facebook Really Wants to Follow You - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.25.2021 from 2021-02-26T00:23:52
Target is getting Apple Stores of its own and Facebook makes another half-case for why you want it to track you.
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Apple Car Speculation and Apple TV+ Talk - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.24.2021 from 2021-02-25T00:35:25
Fisker and Foxconn have done a car deal, which makes Foxconn look like a more interesting Apple Car prospect. That, plus Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says Apple's biggest mistake in the last deca...
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A Look at the Apple Shareholder Q&A - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.23.2021 from 2021-02-24T00:11
Apple had a virtual chat with shareholders today. Thanks to Philip Elmer-DeWitt's Apple 3.0, we've got an idea of what some of those questions and answers were. Today, we go over a few of intere...
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The Fortnite Fight Goes to the Grand Canyon - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.22.2021 from 2021-02-23T00:39:05
Representatives in Arizona have attached an amendment to HB2005 that could force open in-app purchases in iOS apps to third-party processors. Buzzwords abound! We'll look at a few.
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As Will Be Seen on TV! Mac OS Ken: Live 02.19.2021 from 2021-02-20T00:17:53
Apple TV+ previewed a lot of upcoming titles and projects at today's Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour 2021. We'll look at what's coming, what's coming back, and an interesting ch...
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Accentuating the Positive - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.18.2021 from 2021-02-19T00:15
Is there negative news today? Yes. But we landed a rover on Mars, so we're talking about positive stuff instead.
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An Animation Deal that Could Draw Trouble - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.17.2021 from 2021-02-18T00:23:26
Apple shares are down today. We'll take a glance at possible reasons. Plus, Apple's signed a deal with Skydance Animation, which is headed by a guy on the bad side of #MeToo and #TimesUp. We'll ...
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The Fortnite Fight in North Dakota and a Little Lost Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.16.2021 from 2021-02-17T00:19:26
North Dakota has decided to not upend the Google and Apple app store business models, though legislation in other states is waiting in the wings. We'll go through that story, plus one more lette...
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The Wow and What's Next from Apple - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.12.2021 from 2021-02-13T00:32:59
It's a Feedback Friday! What has wowed folks about Apple over the last 15 years, what has surprised them, and what do they hope/expect to see from Apple over the next 15 years? Interesting answe...
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It's Almost Like I'm There! Mac OS Ken: Live 02.11.2021 from 2021-02-12T00:28:29
Apple's new AR offering "For All Mankind: Time Capsule" sends ken down a few rabbit holes around realities augmented and virtual, playing games no one knows you're playing, and how he hopes Dan ...
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Thoughts on Apple and the Digital Divide - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.10.2021 from 2021-02-11T00:53:26
After a fight with techno-gremlins, a short consideration of Apple and the digital divide, born of not being able to climb Paramount Mountain with an eight-year old Apple TV.
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Findings in the Feed and Replaying Friday's Game - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.09.2021 from 2021-02-10T00:20:02
Tripping through a few stories du jour, including confirmation Hyundai's out of the Apple Car race, who might be in that race, the "failure" of iPhone 12 mini, and an Apple/Cryptocurrency story ...
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Lemmings or Starlings? We're All in This Together! Mac OS Ken: Live 02.08.2021 from 2021-02-09T00:31:47
A look at flocking to Apple Car and AR rumors. Plus, life's looking more difficult for some 3rd-party Apple accessory makers. Mac OS Ken: Live - It's fun in a cup! (Cup not included)
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Snoopy Takes Control - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.05.2021 from 2021-02-06T00:41:17
When Mac OS Ken started 15 years ago, Apple making a new Snoopy series seemed an obvious conclusion. Okay... no it didn't. Neither did a watch. We'll talk about the new Snoopy series, the turns ...
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AR and VR and Apple Car - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.04.2021 from 2021-02-05T00:44:48
Talk of AR and VR and Apple Car are inescapable, thus - we cannot escape discussing them today. Financial analysts play with the car rumors, while The Information claims information around a $3,...
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Unfun Estimates Ahead - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.03.2021 from 2021-02-04T00:22:33
Good App Store tidings for the App Store from JP Morgan. So why is Ken talking about September? Also, a HomePod mini PSA and giving the Apple TV+ series "Little America" a second look.
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Betting on the iOS 14.5 Beta - Mac OS Ken: Live 02.02.2021 from 2021-02-03T00:13:40
Apple has announced changes around app tracking and iOS 14, while Facebook is FINALLY taking its case for tracking Facebook users to Facebook users.
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Facebook and Financial Folk on Feedback Friday! Mac OS Ken: Live 01.29.2021 from 2021-01-30T00:36:56
A small business owner writes in to talk success with Facebook ads. We'll hit that feedback, Plus - In praise of Gene Munster's praise of Katy Huberty.
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Analyst Reaction to Apple's Q1 + Data Privacy Day - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.28.2021 from 2021-01-29T00:17:04
How analysts felt going into Apple's Q1FY21 earnings call is how they felt coming out. We'll go over raised targets (some grudgingly) and a few notes. Then, Apple marks Data Privacy Day while Fa...
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A First Pass at Apple Q1FY21 Earnings - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.27.2021 from 2021-01-28T00:18:27
Minutes after Apple's call with analysts, Mac OS Ken: Live takes a look at numbers reported, questions asked, answers given, and - perhaps the best part - the rhetoric!
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An Important Update, Riccio's Secret Mission, and Mac OS Ken @ 15 - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.26.2021 from 2021-01-27T00:22:16
Apple patches three zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS 14.4. That, plus thoughts on Dan Riccio's secret project and 15 years of Mac OS Ken!
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Great Expectations and the C-Suite Shuffle - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.25.2021 from 2021-01-26T00:29:14
Expectations for Apple's Q1FY21 are through the roof. We'll look at some of those. Plus - Dan Riccio is working on a secret! Building a mystery! No point in guessing what it is, but we might try...
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Watching Apple TV+ Watching - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.22.2021 from 2021-01-23T00:21:33
Stories of strength and weakness for Apple TV+ in the last two days. We'll shuffle through numbers, with a side of why they don't matter, anyway.
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Virtual Room to Mess Up - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.21.2021 from 2021-01-22T00:25:39
Bloomberg has a rumor about an Apple VR headset. It's kind of unbelievable. Even Bloomberg doesn't seem to believe it. We'll look at what they're saying and whether we should care.
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Building Back Better Online - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.20.2021 from 2021-01-21T00:21:19
The White House has a new occupant, and the White House website is a bit more welcome. Accessibility changes plus preferred pronouns make the scene. Then - something completely frivolous: Will t...
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Raising Targets and Watching TV - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.19.2021 from 2021-01-20T00:24:33
Three firms upped their Apple targets in the past few days - we'll look at who and why. Plus, new numbers on streaming services. We'll look at those and some recent moves by Apple TV+.
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Fightin' Fightin' Words and Fightin' Words - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.18.2021 from 2021-01-19T00:21:11
Apple's being sued for not removing Telegraph from the App Store. We'll talk about that - Plus, Intel's incoming CEO takes a jab at Apple. Maybe.
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Let's Make a New Mac! Mac OS Ken: Live 01.15.2021 from 2021-01-16T00:26:39
Rumors of big changes for Macs on the horizon. We'll talk about those, then hit features YOU want. Plus and interesting bit of feedback around Apple and automobiles. What if we've already got th...
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Call and Response - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.14.2021 from 2021-01-15T00:34:42
I'm in sort of a dark headspace. Wanna help me out? Listen and see what response you have - then send it to me: info@macosken.com. Also - Responding to Jeremy' feedback on REJI! REJI! REJI!
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Bigger and Better Than a Product - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.13.2021 from 2021-01-14T00:29:03
Apple announces major investments in underserved communities, the first Apple Developer Academy in the US, and a learning hub for HBCUs. Today's live show hits the announcement and why it's awes...
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Talkin' Tim Teases an Announcement - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.12.2021 from 2021-01-13T00:22:39
Tim Cook is announcing something on "CBS This Morning" on Wednesday. We'll talk about his calls for accountability over last week's storming of the Capitol, then the fun stuff: What do you think...
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Runner Up to the Runner Up Apple Story of 2020 - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.11.2021 from 2021-01-12T00:32:46
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the second most important story for Apple in 2020. I submit Work from Home as a new submission. Plus, listener feedback leads to more talk of Parler.
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Apple's About Done Talking with Parler - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.08.2021 from 2021-01-09T01:14:39
Apple lowers the boom on Parler, giving the platform 24-hours to seriously start moderating for violent content. That, PLUS Democratic commissioners on the FTC call out Apple and Google for a th...
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Privacy Among the FAANGs and Chasing the Apple Car - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.07.2021 from 2021-01-08T00:15:55
Facebook's worry for small business may have been for itself. We'll look at its ATT resistance and the lack of privacy labels for Google apps in the App Store. Plus - rumor and analysis around A...
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Prelude to a Normal Mac OS Ken - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.06.2021 from 2021-01-07T07:04:45
The events in Washington Wednesday shook me up. So, I talked about that for a few minutes. It helped me with the other shows, so... here it is.
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Financial Analysts Go Back to Work - Mac OS Ken: Live 01.05.2021 from 2021-01-06T00:17:02
With the week well underway, a few analysts have penned their first notes of the year. We'll look at those, plus the greening of executive bonuses.
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A Rough Start to a Good Year? Mac OS Ken: Live - 01.04.2021 from 2021-01-05T00:14:58
Rough sledding on Wall Street to start the year. We'll take a layman's look at the whys, whats, and huhs. Plus, Unky Gene and Young MC on what'll make 2021 good for Apple.
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The 2nd Biggest Apple Story of 2020 (and what should have been 1st) - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.31.2020 from 2021-01-01T01:39:27
Assuming Apple Silicon is the top Apple story of 2020, listeners send in suggestions for 2020's runner-up story. Plus - I have a vote for what SHOULD have been the top story. I'll give you a hin...
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The Strongest of the FAANGs - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.30.2020 from 2020-12-31T00:28:43
Loup Ventures' Gene Munster thinks Apple will be the top-performer among the FAANGs in 2021. We'll look at why. PLUS - a business model breakdown! Because who doesn't wanna hear that...
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Appy Holidays! Mac OS Ken: Live 12.29.2020 from 2020-12-30T00:41:34
A strong showing for iPhones and App Store on Christmas. That plus some old technology that's new to me.
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Again with the Apple Car - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.23.2020 from 2020-12-24T00:42:01
A seriously sensible Rod Hall has written a note on Apple Car. That - plus a surprise welcome from a potential competitor in autos for Apple. And App Tracking Transparency shows up in an iOS bet...
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But why WOULD Apple? Mac OS Ken: Live - 12.22.2020 from 2020-12-23T00:25:18
There's talk that MGM is up for sale. People want Apple to buy it. We'll talk about that. Plus, chasing the Apple Car talk - one analyst wonders why, while Elon Musk tweets an old story.
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Talk of Apple Car and the Overly Optimistic Rod Hall - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.21.2020 from 2020-12-22T00:18:45
Apple Car talk has roared back to life. We'll kick the tires on that story. Plus, maybe Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall isn't overly pessimistic on Apple, but overly optimistic on the state of th...
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The Fight Between Facebook and Apple - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.17.2020 from 2020-12-18T00:30:29
A glance at the fight between Facebook and Apple - Plus feedback from listeners and viewers!
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Siri, HomePods Max, and What We SHOULD Be Talking About - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.16.2020 from 2020-12-17T00:31:58
We're NOT talking about Facebook's attack ad on Apple (much). We're NOT talking about news publishers joining the Coalition for App Fairness. We're NOT talking about big rules for big tech. We'r...
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Choose Your Own iPhone Expectation Adventure - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.15.2020 from 2020-12-16T00:21:04
Yesterday, iPhone expectations were weakening. Today, they're shooting up like a rocket. Can we trust on either take? Pick the one you want. Also - Listener/viewer Feedback on AirPods Max and Fi...
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Fit for a Few Updates - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.14.2020 from 2020-12-15T00:13:16
So many updates! iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and the App Store all have newness. We'll go over some of those. Plus - juxtaposing today's updates with the world at large.
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The Hall Monitor and the Alternate App Store - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.11.2020 from 2020-12-12T00:21:33
Goldman Sachs analyst Rod Hall has been wrong about Apple for over two-years. So why do I keep talking about him? A look at that, plus Cydia - the App Store before the App Store - is suing Apple...
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Apple TV+ and the European Pickle - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.10.2020Apple TV+ and the European Pickle - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.10.2020 from 2020-12-11T00:38:34
Come the first of the year, video streaming services outside of Europe will be required to source 30% of their content from Europe. Would the it were so simple. We'll hit some of the intricacies...
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Wars of Words and Going Off World - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.09.2020 from 2020-12-10T00:39:55
The coolish war between Apple and Facebook continues. While Apple derides companies that gather user data, Facebook subsidiary WhatsApp says Apple's not playing by the rules it imposes on others...
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Groovy to the AirPods Max! Mac OS Ken: Live 12.08.2020 from 2020-12-09T00:21:28
Apple has announced AirPods Max. We'll go over some of their features, early demand, and talk about that $549 price.
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What Tomorrow Brings and Who's Stuff Is It Anyway? Mac OS Ken: Live 12.07.2020 from 2020-12-08T00:50:05
Rumor has Apple introducing something new on Tuesday. We'll look at what it may or may not be. Plus - The idea of Hardware-as-a-Service is back on people's minds. We're people, so why not? Plus ...
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Watching Apple TV+ (or Not) - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.04.2020 from 2020-12-05T00:31:35
Three new shows hit Apple TV+ today, plus a classic Christmas special. A little over a year after its launch, let's take a look at Cupertino's streamer. Plus, AMC's not happy with this week's HB...
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What's So Great About Normal Anyway? - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.03.2020 from 2020-12-04T00:19:58
Warner Bros. will debut new films in theaters and on HBO Max for 2021. They're doing some interesting bridging on the way back to the cineplex. Meanwhile, Apple's head or retail seems to dream o...
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Let's Go Ahead and End the Year Now - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.02.2020 from 2020-12-03T00:22:34
Looking at Apple's app picks for 2020, takes on those picks, and my Apple Music 2020 Replay Top 5. Plus, feedback on phones falling in the drink.
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A Note to the New Guy - Mac OS Ken: Live 12.01.2020 from 2020-12-02T00:18:59
Public Citizen has written to the Biden/Harris team saying tech should be kept out of the White House. We'll look at that letter - plus playing ball in France.
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Hardware as a Service + the $1M Bubble + the Hard to Get HomePod mini - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.30.2020 from 2020-12-01T00:32:44
Virgin Media has an interesting hardware bundle. Could it be where Apple is going? Also, can Apple take care of One thing first? Also, the $1M developer bubble - when $200,000 = $5,000. Also, br...
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Security, Publicity, and Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.24.2020 from 2020-11-25T01:20:10
A first look at bribery charges against Apple's head of security. Plus - Anger at Apple's horn playing and more musical feedback.
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Terrible, Awful, and Totally True - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.23.2020 from 2020-11-24T00:20:20
Ken's caught in words today. We'll talk about why Harsh Kumar is Monday's hero, and why "Harshing" is maybe a good thing. Plus - an email on music production leads to thoughts on music ubiquity,...
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Points to Almost Everybody! Mac OS Ken: Live 11.20.2020 from 2020-11-21T00:27:47
Taking a look at a Washington Post article and forced labor that might make you angry. Or maybe you'll respect it? That plus week one with HomePod mini!
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Apple's User Privacy Pledge and Hope Lays with Mariah Carey - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.19.2020 from 2020-11-20T00:40:29
How are we debating giving people greater control over their privacy? Well, we're not. We'll talk about the people who are. Plus - I am really counting on Mariah Carey. All I want for Christmas ...
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Apple's Big Move for Small Developers - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.18.2020Apple's Big Move for Small Developers - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.18.2020 from 2020-11-19T00:12:34
Apple's cutting its commission for developers who make less than $1 million from its App Stores. If they apply for it. After the first of the year. We'll start to get into it. Plus - early takes...
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New Apple Hardware Parade - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.17.2020 from 2020-11-18T00:19:32
M1 Macs are in the wild. We'll check a few of the reviews. Plus - I got a HomePod mini. How did it go? How does it sound? What did I name it? These questions and more on Mac OS Ken: Live
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A Weekend in Big Sur - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.16.2020 from 2020-11-17T00:05:42
Early thoughts on Apple's latest version of the macOS, plus problems faced by some making the move.
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A Bad Day for Big Sur and Listener/Viewer Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.13.2020 from 2020-11-14T00:07:38
Apple gives the all clear to head back to Big Sur. So, how big a deal was Thursday's trouble? We'll look at that. Plus - feedback from people who've made the Big Sur trip (or tried to).
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The Rough Road to Big Sur - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.12.2020 from 2020-11-13T00:11:14
First day hang-ups for macOS 11. We'll talk about some of the new features coming to macOS 11 and plans for upgrading.
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A Few More Thoughts on "One More Thing" - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.11.2020 from 2020-11-12T00:13:15
Proclamations and conversations around Apple's M1, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini announcements. Taking a look at financial firm reactions and whether the announcements were bold enough....
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Hardware, Wetware, and One More Thing - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.10.2020 from 2020-11-11T01:06:05
Apple announces three new Macs powered by the M1 Apple Silicon SoC. We'll look at those, plus thoughts on the event itself and early feedback from real, live people!
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Two Less Dollars and One More Thing - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.09.2020 from 2020-11-10T00:31:37
Tech stocks take a hit as Wall Street weighs promising COVID-19 vaccine news. Plus, great expectations around Apple Silicon Mac announcements.
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iPhone 12 mini and Pro Max + HomePod mini Orders - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.06.2020 from 2020-11-07T01:10:52
A few hours into first-day orders, wait times lengthen for some iPhone Pro Max models and one HomePod mini. Plus ordering my HomePod mini and feedback from friends of the various shows.
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Let's All Not Go Shopping! Mac OS Ken: Live - 11.05.2020 from 2020-11-06T00:29:03
Today, we talk retail in the time of COVID-19: No next-gen consoles in stores, no Genius Bars in England, and a huge emphasis on Black Friday. Plus - Privacy labels are headed to the App Store. ...
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How are we on uncertainty again? - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.04.2020 from 2020-11-05T00:18:29
With no clear winner in Tuesday's presidential election and Senate seats still outstanding, tech shares were up like a rocket. We'll examine a possible reason why. Plus - Why it kind of doesn't ...
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Click Baiter, Day Trader, and Stress - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.03.2020 from 2020-11-04T00:24:30
Addressing a couple of financial notes today, and taking a couple of questions (and throwing one back).
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"One More Thing" and a Thousand Halos - Mac OS Ken: Live 11.02.2020 from 2020-11-03T00:29:30
Apple invites folks to "One More" event. Apple Silicon seems a certainty, but will there be other stuff? Also - as Apple Services hit other hardware, and as other services hit Apple hardware, ar...
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Reaction to Reaction to Apple's 4Q Earnings - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.30.2020 from 2020-10-30T23:37:28
I find myself irked by some of the reaction to Apple's fourth-quarter earnings. Can Apple One and my return to Apple Arcade help me relax? There may be venting in today's Mac OS Ken: Live.
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A Quick First Look at Apple Q4 Call - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.29.2020 from 2020-10-29T23:22:11
A surprise beat from Apple, with records records everywhere (iPhone not included). Today, we hit some of the comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple CFO Luca Maestri, and questions for each from...
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Replacing the Verb "Google" - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.28.2020 from 2020-10-28T23:14:56
The Financial Times says Apple is working on an in-house Google alternative. But what about all that money?!? Is there any reason Apple can't have its own search solution AND Google's placement ...
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Musings on New Macs - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.27.2020 from 2020-10-27T23:08:21
Signs keep pointing to new Macs coming soon. We'll look at a few of those, and consider what we might get when we get it. Plus, corrections! Because who doesn't like to say when they're wrong?
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Wild Cards and Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.26.2020 from 2020-10-26T23:38:32
With Apple's fourth-quarter earnings coming this week, we'll take a quick look at what we might hear. Plus - Ken gets called out for something he said last Friday, which was about nine-weeks ago...
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Considering "Freebies," and I Am One Happy Customer - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.23.2020 from 2020-10-23T23:26:09
No more "free" headphones! No more "free" chargers! We got "free" LiDAR, though. Considering the freebies. Plus, we'll try to track down my lost watch band and hit some feedback from you!
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Less Store In Store + HomePod mini and Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.22.2020 from 2020-10-22T23:31:58
Stores close for COVID, one closes for good, another catches fire, and several shrink. Lots to hit in Apple retail. Plus, a HomePod mini headline that won't leave my head, and a little bit of Fe...
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5G Pondering and the Benefit of Being a Goldfish - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.21.2020 from 2020-10-21T23:30:18
When the next iPhone says "5G," what does it mean exactly? Considering 5G messaging, today. Plus - Charlie Brown and Ted Lasso rope in The Motley Fool. What winning looks like for Apple TV+.
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Charlie (Brown) and the Great, iPhone SuperCycle™ - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.20.2020 from 2020-10-20T23:17:46
Signs that iPhone 12 will be the SuperCycle™ many have expected. Plus, the Peanuts gang is moving to Apple TV+. All of that, plus Apple Music TV feedback on Mac OS Ken: Live for 10.20.2020
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Starring Apple as "MTV" - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.19.2020 from 2020-10-19T23:04:37
Maybe we should be talking about iPhone 12 pre-orders and 5G disappointments, but Apple has launched a 24/7 music video channel and THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT! So, we'll talk about that. And w...
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Shopping for iThings and Bill Gates is Right! Mac OS Ken: Live 10.16.2020 from 2020-10-16T19:30
A look at first-day orders for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Air 4. Plus, Bill Gates says Congress should look at big tech companies individually, not as a lump. And he's right.
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The War of 5G Words and Getting Up or Staying Up for iPhone 12 - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.15.2020 from 2020-10-15T19:30
As the carrier wars reignite, ad groups are already crying foul on some messaging from Verizon. Also - is it 5G that has consumers excited? Or is it just the next iPhone? Speaking of which, are ...
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"Hi, Speed" Feedback - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.14.2020 from 2020-10-14T16:00
Folks in the Apple watching, Mac OS Ken community sent in their feedback to "Hi, Speed" happenings and points raised here. Comments on 5G, spatial audio, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, HomePod mini, ...
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Thoughts on "Hi, Speed" Apple Event - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.13.2020 from 2020-10-13T07:00
5G hits iPhone 12! Four iPhone 12s hit the line-up! There's a HomePod mini on the way! We'll talk it over this afternoon.
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Missing a Beats and a 5G Layer Cake - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.12.2020 from 2020-10-12T07:00
It's back now, but the Beats page on Apple's site was gone for a bit. Does that mean anything? Plus - T-Mobile has done a strange promotion to explain/promote 5G. With Betty Crocker. Yes, that B...
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Continued 5G Confusion and an Apple Event in November? - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.09.2020 from 2020-10-09T07:00
According to a study from Global Wireless Solutions, roughly half of US residents with iPhones think their iPhones already have 5G. They don't. Taking a look at those numbers, plus the possibili...
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More Free TV and The Biggest Story, Revisited - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.08.2020 from 2020-10-08T07:00
Apple extends the free trial fro Apple TV+ through the end of January and still sussing this week's biggest story. Was it the antitrust report from Congress? Is it next week's anticipated iPhone...
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Yesterday's Biggest Story Someday! - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.07.2020 from 2020-10-07T07:00
Hitting a few points from Tuesday's House subcommittee antitrust report on Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google - with most of the emphasis on Apple. Plus, how could the House report NOT be the b...
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Hi, Speed Happenings for Apple - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.06.2020 from 2020-10-06T07:00
Apple announces the "Hi, Speed" event. We'll look at hopes and expectations. Plus, Capitol Hill is fighting big tech and itself. Preliminary thoughts on the House antitrust report.
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Thoughts on Steve Jobs - Mac OS Ken: Live 10.05.2020 from 2020-10-05T07:00
Considering the ripples created by the life and work of Steve Jobs. Plus, that time Steve Jobs used his medical condition to do good for millions of people.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 05.09.2012 from 2012-05-11T08:09:06
The last regular edition of Mac OS Ken: Live, doing what it does and will do on special occasions - taking calls and talking Apple
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Mac OS Ken: Live 04.18.2012 from 2012-04-19T08:47:27
A look at some favorite iOS apps, iPhone rumors, and the lack of peace with Greenpeace
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Mac OS Ken: Live 04.11.2012 from 2012-04-13T08:33:50
A bit on the Apple DoJ case and a few other things
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Mac OS Ken: Live 03.14.2012 from 2012-03-15T08:46
A little on placing the new iPad and a little on abandoning physical media
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Mac OS Ken: Live 03.07.2012 from 2012-03-08T20:04:28
New Show on the New iPad and New Apple TV
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.22.2012 from 2012-02-23T05:22:04
Mostly about Snow Lion. I mean Mountain Lion.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.08.2012 from 2012-02-09T09:18:16
Batting about the Apple Television and the high cost of selling iPhones. Sponsor Message: Get ...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.01.2012 from 2012-02-03T02:33:49
Apple's new chief of retail, the Final Cut Pro X update, iBooks Author, and more.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 01.19.2012 from 2012-01-20T21:37:06
Talking over Apple's 19 January education/publishing event
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.15.2011 from 2011-12-15T11:00
On this last show of the year, Mac OS Ken: Live listeners call in the second most important and second biggest Apple stories of 2...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.07.2011 from 2011-12-10T06:30
A short show on random topics, including (but not limited to) uses of tech around the holidays, a DIY MacBook mod, overheating iT...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.30.2011 from 2011-12-03T07:30
This week, we go shopping. Listen in for a few non-tech gifts for techies and check the list and links on my Posterous page - htt...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.16.2011 from 2011-11-18T11:00
Talking Google Music, spending Apple's money, and running Apple retail
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.09.2011 from 2011-11-11T01:00
In preparation for the holidays we hit the App Store. Plus thoughts from callers on last week's show about a full-on Apple televi...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.02.2011 from 2011-11-03T23:10:49
Mostly contemplating the Apple Television with a side of Townshend
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Mac OS Ken: 10.19.2011 from 2011-10-20T20:48:37
Calls on iPhone 4S, thoughts on Siri, and a wee bit about earnings and analysts.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 10.12.2011 from 2011-10-13T18:21
The various roads to iOS 5 and anticipating iPhone 4S
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Mac OS Ken: Live 10.05.2011 from 2011-10-06T05:31:45
An unedited 1.75 hours of thoughts and calls remembering Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on the night of his passing
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Mac OS Ken: Live 09.28.2011 from 2011-09-29T19:04:08
We assess the Kindle Fire damage and we talk "Let's talk iPhone."
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Mac OS Ken: Live 09.21.2011 from 2011-09-22T17:57:53
A look at the weird, wobbly world of social networking sites and iPhone versus iPhones versus iPhone's
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Mac OS Ken: Live 09.14.2011 from 2011-09-15T18:56:50
Handling Apple's money, hearing about Windows 8, and hating on the cell-cos
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Mac OS Ken: Live 09.07.2011 from 2011-09-08T18:25:30
Catching up on what's been missed: The HPalm TouchPad meltdown, waiting for the next iPhone, and Lost in a Bar 2: No Seriou...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 08.24.2011 from 2011-08-25T16:59
Talking Jobs' resignation three hours after it was announced
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Mac OS Ken: Live 08.10.2011 from 2011-08-11T18:01:26
Patents and web apps and a tiny case of rising apes
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Mac OS Ken: Live 08.03.2011 from 2011-08-04T17:55:04
Lion after two weeks and iPhone rumors and skewering the chocolatier
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Mac OS Ken: Live 07.20.2011 from 2011-07-21T16:40:03
Still with wonky sound we tackle Lion and new gear and a tiny bit on the 3Q earnings call.
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Mac OS Ken: 07.13.2011 from 2011-07-14T20:13
Lion, iPhones, and the value of rumor and speculation! Plus an explanation for the sound quality issue.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 07.06.2011 from 2011-07-07T18:30:57
Guessing the Lion launch date and the pluses and minuses of Google-plus
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Mac OS Ken: Live 06.29.2011 from 2011-06-30T20:46:34
This week we talk the fate of the MacBook White, Apple's Fiasco Cut Pro X, and making up a future iPhone strategy.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 06.22.2011 from 2011-06-23T20:20:06
Brains won't drain, Final Cut Pro X will infuriate, and Apes will rise. Also, people will call.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 06.18.2011 from 2011-06-20T09:42:25
The one about Apple Retail (kind of but not really) and funny accents (kind of but not really)
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Mac OS Ken: Live 06.08.2011 from 2011-06-09T17:50:25
One jam-packed hour of WWDC Q&A with iOS developer August Trometer
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Mac OS Ken: Live 06.01.2011 from 2011-06-02T18:17
Last meeting before we ascend to the iCloud. And the choir sings, "When we all get to WWDC"
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Mac OS Ken: Live 05.18.2011 from 2011-05-19T20:46:30
The angry edition of Mac OS Ken: Live, talking tech stories that tick us off. Also, we welcome a few new callers to the mix...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 05.11.2011 from 2011-05-12T18:16:56
The one about Google I/O, tin-foil hats, and what Apple might do with music and Nuance Communications
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Mac OS Ken: Live 04.27.2011 from 2011-04-28T18:00
Some talk of the white iPhone 4. More talk of iOS 4 and location logging.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 04.20.2011 from 2011-04-21T05:54:44
On prying iThings, the right time to upgrade personal tech, and Apple's 2Q FY2011 earnings call
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Mac OS Ken: Live 04.13.2011 from 2011-04-15T09:38:59
The one about Final Cut Pro X and again with the Apple TV TV
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Mac OS Ken: Live 04.06.2011 from 2011-04-08T04:49:16
The second one with all the iOS apps. For a full list, hit up my Posterous page - http://macosken.posterous.com
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Mac OS Ken: Live 03.30.2011 from 2011-04-01T00:58:30
Talking over the "Capital F" Future and WWDC
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Mac OS Ken: Live 03.23.2011 from 2011-03-24T20:23:01
Mostly hands-on with iPad 2 and Smart Covers
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Mac OS Ken: Live 03.09.2011 from 2011-03-10T21:23:49
This week we talk iOS 4.3 and whether it inches us closer to the cloud. Also - paying five-bucks for Xcode 4 and fighting g...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 03.02.2011 from 2011-03-04T05:39
This week we talk iPad 2, iOS 4.3, and the return to the stage of Steve Jobs
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.23.2011 from 2011-02-24T23:01:32
Calls on the Apple shareholders meeting, new MacBook Pro rumors, and speculation around the March 2 Apple event
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.16.2011 from 2011-02-17T21:03:05
Talk this week of iOS subscriptions and a little bit on little bitty iPhone rumors.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.09.2011 from 2011-02-11T03:13
One of the ones about the Verizon iPhone and the webOS ecosystem and iPad 3 speculation. Join in!
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Mac OS Ken: Live 02.02.2011 from 2011-02-03T23:37:24
The live show returns with looks at Macworld Expo 2011 and The Daily and counting tablets as PCs
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Mac OS Ken: Live 01.19.2011 from 2011-01-20T20:22:02
Thoughts on Apple - short and long term - without Steve Jobs
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Mac OS Ken: Live 01.12.2011 from 2011-01-13T23:01:15
Mostly about the Verizon iPhone with a dash of the iOS 4.3 beta
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Mac OS Ken: 01.05.2011 from 2011-01-06T05:54:51
In anticipation of the Mac App Store and Tech Resolutions for 2011
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.23.2010 from 2010-12-24T15:17:45
Ghosts of Products Past with a hint of Ghosts of Products Yet to Come
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.22.2010 from 2010-12-23T03:42:48
Join us Thursday 23 December at 10PM EST/7PM PST for a REAL Mac OS Ken: Live!
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.15.2010 from 2010-12-17T04:22:56
Half Verizon iPhone, Half TRON, All Call-in Show!
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.08.2010 from 2010-12-09T21:21:13
When to pull the trigger on tech and is there room in your life for single-purpose devices
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Mac OS Ken: Live 12.01.2010 from 2010-12-02T17:14:14
The one where we talk the biggest Apple stories of 2010
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.23.2010 from 2010-11-25T07:53:46
The Pre-Black Friday edition of Mac OS Ken: Live - featuring non-tech gifts for techies. Plus the occasional thoughts on iO...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.17.2010 from 2010-11-18T15:15:35
This is just another call-in show. That you'll never forget. Covering the Beatles, trucks, minis, and more.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.13.2010 from 2010-11-14T08:30:38
The UK/EU-centric Special Edition of Mac OS Ken: Live from Saturday 13 November 2010
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.10.2010 from 2010-11-11T13:23:32
On phones and updates and predictions and learning to play the iPad
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Mac OS Ken: Live 11.03.2010 from 2010-11-04T13:24:18
This week we consider what Apple is growing on its data farm and whether the iPad is a computer
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Mac OS Ken: Live 10.27.2010 from 2010-10-28T14:01:08
A look at the future and what Apple should buy in the future
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Mac OS Ken: Live 10.20.2010 from 2010-10-21T11:02:16
Back to the Mac and the Good, the Bad, and the Mac App Store
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Mac OS Ken: Live 10.13.2010 from 2010-10-14T11:15:53
Trying to guess what Apple will do when it gets us 'Back to the Mac'
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Mac OS Ken: Live 10.07.2010 from 2010-10-07T09:34:26
Split between the digital living room and rumors of new iPhones.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 09.29.2010 from 2010-09-30T19:28:23
Mostly about new iPods and the new Apple TV with a tiny tour across the country.
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Mac OS Ken: Live 09.01.2010 from 2010-09-02T06:23:27
All about the September 1 Apple event. And we sing badiya!
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Mac OS Ken: Live 08.25.2010 from 2010-08-26T06:47:36
Try as I might to talk about the Sept 1 music event we mostly talk Apple TV rumors. It is a little over modulated. Sorry ab...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 08.18.2010 from 2010-08-19T05:29
Messages from the world before later on: Newspapers, books, radio, and TV as we move to new media delivery methods
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Mac OS Ken: Live 08.11.2010 from 2010-08-12T06:28:17
The one with all of the apps. For a list and links point your browser to http://macosken.posterous.com
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Mac OS Ken: Live 07.28.2010 from 2010-07-29T06:48:30
This week - mostly Magic Trackpad with a touch of Safari Extensions. This is the podcast of Mac OS Ken: Live - heard LI...
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Mac OS Ken: Live 07.21.2010 from 2010-07-28T19:25:44
This week is mostly about renewed rumors of an iPhone for Verizon. This is a podcast of the Mac OS Ken: Live call-in show - every Wednesday at 10pm Eastern/7pm Pacific on UStream.tv