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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!

From the Genesis Communications Network: Meet the Night Owl himself, the incomparable Gene Steinberg, best-selling technology author and columnist. Get to know Gene, and discover his unique, thought-provoking viewpoints about the technology universe, from the always-fascinating happenings at Apple Inc. to consumer electronics, innovative products and overall trends in the tech industry. Each week, Gene speaks directly to the industry's movers and shakers, including corporate leaders, industry analysts, and regular panels that feature the most respected tech journalists. NOTE: These episodes are the network versions with ads. If you want a commercial-free version of The Tech Night Owl LIVE, please subscribe to The Tech Night Owl+. Check https://www.macradio.net/plus for details.

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 25, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature prolific author and commentator Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who talks about his first self-published book, "Working Smart for Mac Users." He'll discuss how he...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 17, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We focus once again on Apple's "new iPad" with that spectacular Retina Display, which is selling out around the world. We also cover the revised Apple TV, the prospects for an Apple "smart" TV, and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 18, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books. The main focus will be on Apple's decision to discontinue displays, and the deal that resulted in the development of the troubled LG UltraF...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 10, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover "The new iPad," which some prefer to mention as the iPad 3. With Apple's media event, not to mention the introduction of a new Apple TV, and some fancy new apps, there's lots to talk about...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 11, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken commentator Peter Cohen. During this segment, Peter will go into detail on the value of the Apple Watch, primarily for fitness, and its other potential benefits. What about the...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 3, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, Gene presents Neil Ticktin, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of MacTech magazine, who discusses AT&T's data throttling problems, and the issues facing developers who want ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 4, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. During this session, John will talk with Gene about the possibilitie...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 25, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We continue our extensive coverage of OS X Mountain Lion, Apple's successor to Lion, which will include enhanced integration with key iOS features and applications that are now available on the iPa...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 28, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature writer Steve Guttenberg, CNET's "Audiophiliac." Steve covers the home audio beat, and on this episode he'll focus on such things as the death of FM radio...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 18, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We begin with author and commentator Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, who talks about the dream of the "paperless office" and the two broken Mac updates recently released by Apple, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 21, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," After Gene discusses a curious virus-style documents he was receiving from his Brother laser pr...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 11, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," talks with Gene about some of his favorite TV shows, and his favorite and not-so-favorite Macs over the years. Industry analyst Steph...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 14, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. In addition to a brief pop culture segment where Gene schools Jeff on the correct pronunciation of the wacky DC Comics character, "Miste...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 4, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Dalrymple, of The Loop, outlines Apple's recent update for Final Cut Pro X, and whether the problems reported by video editors have been properly addressed. He'll also cover the management shak...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 7, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature tech journalist Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. The discussion begins with Gene's strange story of the problems he e...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 28, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, discusses Apple's stellar financials along with his views on iBooks 2 and how it will impact the textbook business. Ross Rub...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 31, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we feature noted industry analyst Stephen Baker, Vice President for Industry Analysis at the NPD Group. He begins the conversation discussing the success of 4K (Ult...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 21, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kirk McElhearn, who is now Macworld's "iTunes Guy," gives you some hard-won tips about using iTunes, and he also outlines some of the problems reported with iTunes Match and iCloud. Commentator Dan...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 24, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," returns to talk about a variety of tech issues. A discussion about the future of diesel cars in the wake of ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 14, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

veteran Mac author and troubleshooting expert Ted Landau discusses the prospects for an Apple integrated TV, and also details many of the problems with the first release of Apple's iCloud. Direct f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 17, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." During this session, Kirk remains in"rant mode," as he discusses the ongoing controversy over the battery l...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 7, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, provides his take on the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), proposed legislation in the U.S. House that some say puts draconian controls o...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 10, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature long-time author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who focuses the conversation to some degree on the controversial Late 2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. He also mentions a few of his favorite gadg...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 31, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

First, commentator Kirk McElhearn discusses a peculiar take by a book reviewer on the impact of Steve Jobs and Apple, and also discusses some of his favorite stories for the year. Prolific author B...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 3, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes the "tribal warfare" that often surrounds the Apple ecosystem, the difficul...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 24, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, covers Apple's recent patent victory against HTC before the International Trade Commission, and also off...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 26, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken blogger and podcaster Peter Cohen, who focuses on the questions raised about Apple's ongoing commitment to professional users. And what about published reports, since denied, t...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 17, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell covers the history of the iPod, and his experiences with an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. Outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio s...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 19, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Kyle Wiens of iFixit, a company that routinely tears down new tech gear to check for repairability. During this segment, Kyle brings up the recent report of the recall of 2.8 million Sam...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 10, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover such topics as using dictation software on your Mac, the ongoing problems with iTunes Match and matching songs already in Apple's music library, some network issues at Verizon Wireless, kn...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 12, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature ethical hacker Dr. Timothy Summers, President of Summers & Company, a cyber strategy and organizational design consulting firm, who discuses the recent DDoS attack on DynDNS, which resul...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 3, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover the ongoing problems with Apple's iTunes Match, why HP CEO Meg Whitman expects Apple to be the number one PC maker on the planet in 2012, Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet, including the results...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 5, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Featured on this episode is Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. Josh talks extensively about the controversial MacBook Pro, and its...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 26, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We bring back outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, who will focus on the ongoing issues with Apple's iTunes Match and will al...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 29, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Featured on this episode is columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Gene and Kirk dissect the good, bad and ugly points in Apple's media presentation where th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 19, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we focus on the arrival and teething pains of iTunes Match, and how the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet stacks up against the latest Barnes & Noble Nook and, of course, A...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 22, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Featured on this episode is columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Tech and Wirecutter. He'll discuss what's expected from Apple's October 27, 2016 media event, rumored to focus on...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 12, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have a quartet of guests this week: Prolific author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus discusses the forthcoming iTunes Match from Apple, and his continuing quest to find a replacement for Intuit's Quicken, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 15, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Featured on this episode is outspoken blogger and podcaster Peter Cohen. This week, Peter talks about Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 scandal, in which the product was discontinued because over 100 handset...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 5, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld's Dan Moren delivers an Apple update in which we talk about the forthcoming iTunes Match service, which missed its end of October deadline, the prospects for an iTV, or Apple connected TV,...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 8, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You'll also hear from blogger and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Kirk will detail the problems he confronted trying to set up Apple's two-factor authentication sch...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 29, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We observe the 10th anniversary of Apple's iconic iPod, with author and commentator Kirk McElhearn. You'll learn about the gadget's humble beginnings, and how its future shapes up. We also feature ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 1, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Featured on this episode is commentator Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. The discussion begins with his experiences as owner of an Apple Watch Series 2. Is it somethi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 22, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prolific author Joe Kissell, author of “Take Control of Upgrading to Lion” and “Take Control of iCloud,” offers hints and tips for upgrading to Apple’s newest OS, and migrating your stuff to iCloud...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 24, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present blogger and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." He'll talk about his strange problems moving from the beta channel of iOS 10 to the release version, outline ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 15, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature a return visit by Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, who recounts his encounters with Steve Jobs during Apple shareholder meetings, where he asked a number...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 17, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. The topics include speculation about iPhone 7 sales in light of reports of heavy pre...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 8, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We honor the life and times of Steven P. Jobs with Peter Cohen, of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, and Adam Engst from TidBITS and Take Control Books. Peter w...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 10, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." In pointed remarks, Kirk explains why he's not terribly impressed with App...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 1, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The topic list this week includes the forthcoming Amazon Kindle Fire, predictions of future Apple products, and a discussion about a new audio/video/messaging app for the iOS and Android OS. Our gu...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 3, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present tech journalist Sean Aune, director of operations for TechnoBuffalo, an online blog and gadget review site. He'll focus mainly on what's expected from Apple during the September 7th medi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 24, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The topic list includes: The curious decision of Netflix to split streaming and DVD services into two separate companies, the good, bad and ugly aspects of Apple’s OS X Lion, Mac speech recognition...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 27, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." During this session, Gene will tell Kirk about the free Internet service he's received and how its speed an...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 17, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore Windows 8, Microsoft’s forthcoming OS upgrade that will combine mobile and desktop systems, which is widely expected to arrive in 2012. Our guests include cutting-edge commentator Daniel...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 20, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present commentator and columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Tech and Wirecutter, who discusses, at length, the new wireless data plans from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, and why...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 10, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, explores the value of social networking, particularly with FaceBook and Twitter, and offers an Apple update. Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 13, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present outspoken commentator Peter Cohen for a return visit. In a wide-ranging discussion, Peter discusses the possible reasons why there has been only one Mac ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 3, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore the dark side of Google with Ben Edelman, PhD., an Assistant Professor of Harvard Business School. Commentator Kirk McElhearn reports on his problems with a 27-inch iMac, and you'll hear...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 6, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You'll also hear from Sean Aune, director of operations for TechnoBuffalo, an online blog and gadget review site, who will also talk at length about the lack of Mac updates. Is it about Intel's chi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 27, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss the surprise resignation of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple Inc. with industry analyst Stephen Baker of the NPD Group. We also explore Google’s decision to buy Motorola Mobility, and HP’s dec...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 30, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. The discussion begins with a pop culture session, covering the latest super hero shows, the selection of a new actor to play Superman on...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 20, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover the controversial decision of Google to purchase Motorola Mobility, a handset maker, and how it will impact the smartphone industry, with Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, and Jo...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 23, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature columnist and author Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. During this session, Josh dips into the status of Apple Pay and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 13, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld writer Lex Friedman discusses an online method used by some developers to bypass Apple’s “walled garden” approach. Laptop magazine’s Online Editorial Director, Avram Piltch makes a pitch f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 16, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature columnist, podcaster and show regular Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Before getting to the meat of the discussion, Gene and Kirk discuss their choices for Interne...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 6, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider; security reporter Paul Wagenseil, of Security News Daily, details the known security issues for personal...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 9, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. During this interview, he'll explain why people who feel the iPhone is just a cute phone with Internet ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 30, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn details an unusual crashing problem after installing OS X Lion. Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell talks about what went wrong with America’s space progra...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 2, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Topics will include the rumors that Apple will ditch a proper headphone jack on the next iPhone. Is this tr...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 23, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we dig deep into the ins and outs of Apple's latest and greatest Mac OS, Lion. Along for the ride are Peter Cohen,co-host of the “Angry Mac Bastards” radio show and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 25, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You'll also hear from Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. The bill of fare this week includes possible changes in Macs over the next few years, and some talk about the f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 16, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author Joe Kissell prepares Mac users for the Mac OS X Lion upgrade; PCMag.com’s Lance Ulanoff talks about the winding down of the space shuttle program and the fading dreams about future explorati...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 18, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Night Owl and his guest panel take a long look at the Apple's announcements at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). It starts with our fearless prognostications as to what Apple w...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 9, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn discusses the forthcoming iTunes Match feature, part of Apple’s iCloud, which allows you to store up to 25,000 of your songs online for $25 per year; Laptop ma...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 11, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We focus almost entirely on Apple's WWDC, coming the week of June 13. The most significant predictions will be highlighted, including the possibility that the Mac operating system will be renamed "...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 2, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, co-host of the “Angry Mac Bastards” radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, comes out swinging about the silly speculation over an Apple patent that may cre...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 4, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," joins Gene to engage in speculation about the possible new product announcements at A...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 25, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Loop's Jim Dalrymple and Macworld editor Lex Friedman discuss Apple's new, all-encompassing touchscreen patents and what that means to the company's competitors. Security guru Rich Mogull talks...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 28, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, dissects the facts about the presumed success of Google, the Android mobile platform, and Chromebooks, tho...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 18, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, talks about Apple’s recent legal skirmishes over trademarks and intellectual property, and the ongoing problems with the Google A...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 21, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare this week includes speculation that the desktop version of Siri will make ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 11, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss Apple’s triple-header of announcements at the Worldwide Developer’s Conference with Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, and Peter Cohen, co-host of the “Angry Mac Bastards” ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 14, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present publisher/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, takes control of a variety of topics. He talks about the confusing array of chatting apps...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 4, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We will discuss Apple’s growing malware problem, possible announcements to come at the WWDC event, and Microsoft’s ongoing problems being taken seriously with their mobile platform. Our guests incl...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 7, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, blogger and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," talks about Apple's peculiar standards for mentioning their products. So it's never "th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 28, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Web hosting update from Oliver Mauss, CEO of 1and1 Internet; the latest gear from Steve "Mr. Gadget" Kruschen; GroupLogic Product Manager Brian Ulmer introduces mobileEcho, an iPad file sharing a...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 30, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kyle Wiens of iFixit joins us to give the results of teardowns of some of the very latest tech gear. During this segment, he'll discuss Apple's 2016 MacBook, and whether, aside from minor hardware ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 21, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore the ongoing problems with Google’s mobile platform, which includes the Android OS and the Chrome OS, and Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook. Featured guests include: Peter Cohen, c...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 23, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

we present columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," On this episode, he talks about the new monthly price plans for Amazon Prime, Amazon customer service, a po...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 14, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld’s Lex Friedman discusses Microsoft’s decision to acquire Skype; noted industry analyst Ross Rubin, of the NPD Group, provides further insights into this unexpected merger announcement; dis...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 16, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider. He'll discuss what you need to understand about the Apple versus FBI conflict over iPhone secur...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 7, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss a new potential malware threat on the Mac with commentator Kirk McElhearn, and author Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books; Kyle Wiens, from iFixit, tells you what they learne...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 9, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present author Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. He'll focus his discussion first on the forthcoming Tesla 3 electric car, whi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 30, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss the brouhaha that erupted over a certain tracking file that was discovered on iPhones, and 3G-equipped iPads, which allegedly followed your movements even when the Location feature was s...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 2, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. At the top of John's agenda this week is Apple's dispute with the FBI ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 23, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present security expert John Sileo, author of "The Smartphone Survival Guide." Peter Cohen, co-host of the"Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, offers his unvarnishe...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 26, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present prolific author and commentator Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus with lots to talk about. He first complains about problems dealing with Microsoft's One Drive and why he kept getting strange system...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 16, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Columnist Jim Dalrymple, of The Loop, speculates about the next iPhone; security expert Rich Mogull on whether it's possible for the U.S. government to shutter the Internet in times of a national c...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 19, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. He'll discuss the ever-complicated Apple/FBI conflict, where Apple is being asked to create what's called a "GovOS," to al...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 9, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Featured this week: Writer Joe Kissell talks about maintaining your Mac; Karen Combs, from Cisco, introduces their new "E" lineup of routers; Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell joins us to tal...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 12, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. He will present his views about the ongoing Apple dispute with the FBI over whether our favorite fruit company can...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 2, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Industry analyst Ross Rubin, of the NPD Group, talks about the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile; Mac|Life Online Editor Roberto Baldwin gives you a heads up on current Apple Inc. news and ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 5, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, the polarizing topic of Apple versus the FBI is front and center once again, as our guests all give you their opinions about Apple's fight to prevent being forced t...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 26, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Martellaro, from The Mac Observer, participates in a fascinating discussion about corporate values; Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, discusses his experiences ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 27, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We take a common sense look at the brouhaha involving Apple and the FBI. The authorities have obtained a court order directing Apple to, in essence, build a special version of iOS that would defeat...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 19, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are joined by Steve “Mr. Gadget” Kruschen, who will regale us with the latest and greatest tech gear; Macworld Senior Editor Dan Moren brings us up to date on Apple Inc. news and views; from Mac...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 20, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are joined by commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes Apple's dispute with the FBI over whether they should be forced to de...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 12, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore the arrival of Apple's iPad 2, and examine some potential competitors. Our guests include: Peter Cohen, co-host of the “Angry Mac Bastards” radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 13, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present freelance writer and podcaster Peter Cohen. He covers the "Error 53" controversy, involving iPhone 6-family handsets that have had Touch ID sensors repaired or replaced by unauthorized s...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 5, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mac Observer’s John Martellaro joins us to discuss the iPad 2; from his home in France, author and commentator Kirk McElhearn offers his reactions to the iPad 2 intro as well; cutting-edge comm...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 6, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present noted industry analyst Stephen Baker, Vice President for Industry Analysis at the NPD Group. He provides an extensive discussion about the arrival of 4K TVs, their success so far in the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 26, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rob Pegoraro, the personal technology columnist for the Washington Post, on why the Internet is running out of IP numbers; Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director for Laptop magazine, profiles the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 30, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover Apple's financials for their fiscal first quarter, where they reported record sales and revenue, but just barely. For this quarter, they are projecting lower sales. Just what headwinds is ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 19, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, explains why he bought a Verizon iPhone and discusses the Microsoft/Nokia mobile platform deal; author and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 23, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present commentator and talk show host Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." He describes a system in use in UK supermarkets — it's not in the U.S. — where customers can use the...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 12, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, discusses cloud computing, problems with News Corporation's The Daily interactive newspaper for the iPad, and the Macworld Expo; Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVit...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 16, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who talks about the future of the Mac Pro, how Apple, denied leadership in 4K TV, is hoping to gain t...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 5, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our topic list includes debut of the iPhone on the Verizon Wireless network, the arrival of News Corporation’s The Daily on the iPad, and the Macworld Expo. Guests include columnist Ted Landau, Mac...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 9, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We observe the 15th anniversary of Apple's iTunes with commentator Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." He focus first on the history of Apple's original jukebox app, and how it's...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 29, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn on the Mac App Store: columnist John Martellaro, of The Mac Observer, offers insights on why Apple will prosper even if Steve Jobs leaves the company; Avram Pi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 2, 2016 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present a 2015 teardown roundup with Kyle Wiens of of iFixit. He discuss the products that were easiest to repair, and the ones most difficult. He'll also answer the Night Owl's hypothetical que...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 22, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore the surprising decision by Apple CEO Steve Jobs to take another medical leave, of unknown duration, leaving COO Tim Cook in charge of the company’s day-to-day affairs. We also examine th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 26, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present an important security update with Dr. Timothy C. Summers, President of Summers & Company, a cyber strategy and organizational design consulting firm. We discuss the ongoing debate over w...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 15, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we explore the impending arrival of the iPhone on the Verizon Wireless network, what it means for Apple customers, and whether current AT&T customers can expect a b...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 19, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who focuses on the New York Attorney General's probe into broadband Internet speeds, and whether customers are getting the performance f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 8, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author Joe Kissell joins Gene to talk about the myths and the reality of the paperless office; Macworld Editorial Director Jason Snell brings you up to date on Apple’s new Mac App Store; Author and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 12, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present author and columnist Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. On the agenda is Gene and Bob's choices for broadcast mics, some of the key events in the Apple universe in 2...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 1, 2011 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gene spars with outspoken commentator Joe Wilcox on Google TV and Android OS smartphones; industry analyst Stephen Baker, of the NPD Group, looks at the hits and misses of 2010; consumer technology...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 5, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Josh Centers, editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who discusses his new 4K TV, a 49-inch Vizio M-Series LCD, and we discuss the practical limit...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 28, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present columnist Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." He returns this week to discuss Black Friday sales, and how he recently had his Internet connection upgraded so he finall...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 21, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, whose writings are found at iMore, Macworld and Tom's Guide, who covers a wide range of topics. He offers his expectations of the iPad Pro as compared ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 14, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present a special appearance by Dr. Timothy C. Summers, President of Summers & Company, a cyber strategy and organizational design consulting firm. This week, Dr. Summers talks about how to prot...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 7, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present columnist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy." We continue our discussion of Volkswagen's ongoing problems with emissions testing and reporting, but Kirk doesn't know, yet, if his SE...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 31, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes a discussion of how Apple quietly established a $25 billion enter...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 24, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. The bill of fare includes an extended discussion with Gene about pop culture, with a...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 17, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature columnist Peter Cohen, whose writings are found at iMore, Macworld and Tom's Guide. During this session, Peter discusses Apple's iMac refresh, and compares Apple's all-in-one computer to...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 10, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are rejoined by columnist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who joins Gene in a discussion about the claims that the battery life of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s may be very different depe...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 3, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes the curious decision of iFixit.com to post a teardown report of a prerelease Apple TV that they ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 26, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare includes the XcodeGhost malware episode, which infected some copies of Apple's Xcode developer tools downloaded in Chin...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 19, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We return to a slew of newsworthy announcements and software releases from Apple. You’ll hear from Peter Cohen, whose writings are found at iMore, Macworld and Tom’s Guide. He’ll talk about the rel...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 12, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We focus on Apple's September 9th, 2015 media event and the extensive range of product announcements. You'll learn about the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, and whether the new features are compe...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 5, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. He'll discuss predictions about the fourth generation Apple TV. What new features can we expect? Will Apple raise the pric...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 29, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Michael Roy, Senior Product Marketing Manager for VMWare Fusion and Fusion Pro. He’ll talk about version 8, just released, which offers a number of new features, including support for Wi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 22, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode of The Tech Night Owl LIVE, we feature Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books. During this segment, he’ll talk about making pizza and Google’s corporate reorg...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 15, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Jeff Carlson, Senior Editor for TidBITS, who will attempt to explain what Google's complex migration to a holding company known as Alphabet is all about. He'll also talk about Apple's re...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 8, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Amid growing reports of problems with Apple Music, we present columnist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who focuses his discussion on possible solutions to some of those Apple Music proble...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 1, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present tech commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who covers a variety of topics as usual. He focuses on the problems of writing reliable code for...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 25, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present tech author Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who focuses his conversation on the dis...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 18, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature tech commentator Peter Cohen, Mac Managing Editor for iMore, discusses published reports by a market research firm that Apple Watch sales have tanked. Can they be believed? He also talks...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 11, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, of USA Today and Yahoo Tech, who discusses Microsoft's plans to essentially wipe away much of the Nokia acquisition with layoffs and a writedown of the full ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 4, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature an extended discussion of Apple Music and how it stands up to the music streaming competition. First up is columnist Kirk McElhearn, who is also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy,"who give...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 27, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. On the agenda is his conspiracy theory about Apple Music and the brief dustup with t...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 20, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present long-time tech writer Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who tells you about his experiences covering Apple's WWDC virtually. He offers his opinions about OS X El Capitan, and iOS 9, and why he has ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 13, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We talk about the major announcements at Apple's WWDC, where operating systems were refreshed, and Apple's long-anticipated music service was announced. You'll hear about the new features of iOS 9 ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 6, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we feature the return of cutting-edge commentator and investigative journalist Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider. This time, Daniel w...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 30, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. The bill of fare includes Jonathan Ive's new job as Chief Design Officer. Is this the promotion it seems, or a way for him...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 23, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles, who will talk about the use case for Apple Watch, and whether he would have kept his...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 16, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Peter Cohen, Mac Managing Editor for iMore, who covers a number of topics, including the 30th anniversary of Apple's database program, FileMaker Pro. He'll also discuss the curious saga ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 9, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, you'll hear from Susie Ochs, Executive Editor of Macworld, who covers speculation about the next Apple TV set-top box. What features is Apple going to add? Siri sup...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 2, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We again offer extensive coverage about the Apple Watch, this time focusing on its usability and potential for success. We also present information on the famous iFixit teardown, featuring Kyle Wie...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 25, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's heavy coverage of the Apple Watch, which began shipping the weekend this show was broadcast. We'll cover the sort of customers who might actually want to buy one, and provide a reality chec...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 18, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis and Reviews for The Mac Observer and a columnist for The Street, with a big plate of topics. He’ll explain how his skepticism about Apple’s new M...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 11, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We offer extensive coverage of the Apple Watch launch. You’ll hear from Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles, who will discuss his pl...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 4, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we present outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, Mac Managing Editor for iMore, who talks about a number of subjects, including Apple CEO Tim Cook’s efforts to wade in...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 28, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, with a busy agenda. Gene and Jeff will share their 14 years of experience with OS X, and talk about the prospects for USB-C, the new sta...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 21, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover the latest rumors about an Apple subscription TV service. How will Apple turn its service into a game-changer? We also cover the potential downsides of yet another cord-cutting scheme, suc...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 14, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author and publisher Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, gives you his insights about Apple’s recent media event, which featured the rollout of the Apple Watch, new Mac notebooks, and a ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 7, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have a busy plate. Once again, the prospects for an Apple Car are debated, and there’s a lot more skepticism this time. We’ll also clear up some of the myths about the FCC’s recent net neutralit...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 28, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we can’t escape speculation about an Apple Car. Is this something Apple is really planning, or just a bunch of assumptions based on the decision to hire car industr...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 21, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The possibilities for an Apple car are front and center. You'll hear two distinct views on whether such a thing might happen, and the Night Owl has been skeptical. First up is Jonny Evans, Computer...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 14, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present tech editor Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. He'll give you his unique slant on the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 7, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature tech commentator Kirk McElhearn, known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who will discuss the singer Neal Young's Pono music player, and the claims of greatly ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 31, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outspoken commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, explains how he got accustomed to using an iPhone 6 Plus after working with an iPhone 5s. He'll also cover Apple's amazing financia...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 24, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, cutting-edge commentator and investigative journalist Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, offers a solid reality check for those who b...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 17, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tech writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, discusses a variety of subjects with Gene. First up is Gene's recent SSD upgrade on his aging iMac, which involved a long, annoying...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 10, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, outspoken commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," focuses his comments on the curious claims from some so-called audio experts that audio streamed from...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 3, 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. His bill of fare this week includes tho...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 27, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present our 2014 year-ender featuring prolific author and commentator Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus. During this session, he'll comment on the recent fear-mongering story about Apple allegedly forcing u...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 20, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who will discuss Amazon's pilot program, underway in New York City, to deliver your stuff in two hou...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 13, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who explains what Steampunk is all about. No hints! He'll also hold forth on the comments...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 6, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present the irrepressible John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer and a columnist for The Street, who discusses why Apple may be ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 29, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present prominent tech blogger Dann Berg, who discusses the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, such as those voiced by entrepreneur Elon Musk. You'll ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 22, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, prolific author and commentator Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus is in full rant mode as he presents his outspoken views about net neutrality and how Intuit has failed Mac use...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 15, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we welcome Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who discusses the contentious issue of net neutrali...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 8, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we welcome Kyle Wiens and Miro Djuric, from iFixit, who will present the results of teardowns of the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs. You'll also hear some of the r...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 1, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we welcome Susie Ochs, Executive Editor of Macworld. She'll be on hand to talk about the changes at the magazine, which include discontinuing the print version, and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 25, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we welcome columnist Dan Frakes, a former Macworld editor, who discusses the decision to discontinue the print edition of the oldest Mac magazine, and to put the Ma...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 18, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we welcome columnist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who will explain why he's cut back on his Facebook activities. He'll also profile iTunes 12, the OS X ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 11, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who will discuss the trials and tribulations of upd...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 4, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," explains why he decided to return his new iPhone 6 and revert to his iPhone 5s. He also wonders whether Apple's...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 27, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present columnist Jonny Evans, Computerworld's "Apple Holic," who holds forth on BendGate, reports triggered by a YouTube video claiming that the iPhone 6 Plus is prone to bending. He'll also ta...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 20, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we cover one of Apple's most important weeks, including the introduction of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and the launch of iOS 8. You'll also hear views about th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 13, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, the focus is, one again, on the product announcements from Apple, expected and otherwise. You'll hear about the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, the Apple Watch and ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 6, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we'll focus on a very unpleasant week for Apple, in which they first had to block the ability to use brute force attacks to break in to Find My iPhone, suffered fro...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 30, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, Managing Editor for iMore, holds forth on the possibilities of the iPhone 6, the ins and outs of those complicated wireless carrier contracts, whether NFC network...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 23, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, you'll hear from cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider. This week he'll continue to talk about the platform wars...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 16, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Braydon Moreno, founder and CEO of ROBO 3D, a company that designs and builds moderately-priced 3D printers. He'll cover the industry's views on how to m...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 9, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Rob Dinuzzo, Marketing Manager for RoboForm, a password manager app, who will discuss the recent report that a Russian crime ring has somehow amassed a collection of 1.2 billion username...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 2, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer and a columnist for The Street, who discusses such topics as how Apple's "secret war" against Samsung is working, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 26, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we talk about Apple's June quarter financials. Some pundits say the numbers were "meh," while others say they were pretty decent overall. One respected industry out...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 29, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a special encore episode featuring Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. This week Gene and Josh talk about the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 19, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we talk about the landmark marketing and services deal between Apple and IBM. Is this just another failed initiative between the two companies, or a venture that wi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 22, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring outspoken tech commentator Peter Cohen. This week, Peter talks about a pet peeve of his, that, with so many models in each Apple product...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 12, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

we feature Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV." Josh will talk about his favorite free email service, or at least the one he uses, along with the sta...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 8, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring tech writer Andrew Orr from the The Mac Observer, Andrew covers a variety of topics from some of his recent articles, including more inf...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 5, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our guest list includes blogger and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who will explain why two times are a charm with his new Mac Pro. He'll also discuss Apple's curious way of m...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 1, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring  tech journalist Sean Aune, Editor-in-Chief of technobuffalo.com. During this segment, Sean will discuss the ongoing debate about privac...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 28, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present prolific tech author Joe Kissell, author of "Take Control of Automating Your Mac," who will give you some useful suggestions on how to perform complex tasks with just one or two keystrok...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 25, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present a very special encore episode in which we feature outspoken tech commentator Peter Cohen. This week, Peter talks about a pet peeve of his, that, with so many models in each Ap...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 21, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: We present commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer and a columnist for The Street, who holds forth on such topics as the...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 18, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. This week Gene and Josh talk about the recent surprising U.S. ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 14, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: Outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, Managing Editor for iMore, focuses on the media misconceptions about Apple's WWDC, which focused solely on software rather than f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 11, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present a very special encore episode featuring outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare this week includes Apple'...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 7, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: Apple's Wordwide Developers Conference (WWDC) didn't deliver news of any new gadgets, but there was a wealth of information about the forthcoming versions of OS X, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 4, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we we feature a very special encore segment with commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. Gene and Josh talk abo...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 31, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, discusses the Apple/Beats deal, offers predictions for product intros at the WWDC going beyond iOS 8 and OS 10.10, and his reactions to...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE April 27, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we feature outspoken tech commentator Peter Cohen. This week, Peter talks about a pet peeve of his, that, with so many models in each Apple product line, the differences may be blurred. ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 24, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You'll hear about the impact of the proposed AT&T/DirecTV merger from Dorothy Pomerantz of Forbes. Is this proposed deal good for consumers, or just a way for large companies to increase dominance?...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE April 20, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we feature tech editor and commentator Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. Bryan, you see, is hopping mad at Apple for not paying enough attention to the Mac ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 17, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who will discuss the rumors and possible reality of Apple's acquisition of Beats Audio, a company that sells high-end headp...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE April 13, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we feature outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. His bill of fare this week includes Apple's March media event and its implications...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 10, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV." who will discuss what we might expect from the forthcoming Apple developer event, WWDC, where new ver...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE April 6, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we we feature commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. Gene and Josh talk about Apple’s foray into TV streaming, a...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 3, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Ryan Rosenberg, a VP for Apple's FileMaker division, who will give you some savvy tips on starting to make the paperless revolution really happen at your home or office. Outspoken commen...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 30, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we offer special coverage of Apple's "Show Time" media event that was held on March 25, 2019, where the wraps were taken off plans for Apple TV+, yet another video streaming service that ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 26, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, speaks about the 24th anniversary of his online publication. He'll explain how he and his wife and business partner, Tanya Engst, established the publ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 23, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring tech reporter Andrew Orr from the The Mac Observer. During this segment, Andrew talks about a recent report, from Axios, that quotes unn...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 12, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, who will discuss the ins and outs of the "Heartbleed" bug, affecting some versions of the open source OpenSSL, which impacted ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 16, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present tech commentator and publisher Adam Engst, Editor and Publisher of TidBITS, During this presentation, he will offer his speculation about what Apple may introduce at its March ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 5, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: We welcome Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV." whose bill of fare includes the arrival of Microsoft Office for the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 15, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. During this episode, J...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 29, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: CNET's very own Cheapskate blogger, Rick Broida, explains why he ditched Office 2013 for Windows, and why he was forced to find an unofficial method online to remov...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 9, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. During this episode, J...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 22, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

outspoken commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," discusses our curious download problem, which may be a consequence of the failure of the FCC to develop a workable plan to enforce net...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 2, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring tech writer Andrew Orr from the The Mac Observer, Andrew covers a variety of topics from some of his recent articles, including more inf...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 15, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tech columnist and commentator Dann Berg holds forth on such issues as the iOS 7 update, Microsoft's reported decision to supply Windows Phone free to some low-end handset makers, and how he succee...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 23, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present tech reporter Andrew Orr from the The Mac Observer. During this segment, Andrew talks about a recent report, from Axios, that quotes unnamed people from Intel who claim that Ap...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 1, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, gives you the ins and outs of the controversial SSL verification security...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 16, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present ommentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles. During this episode, Josh focuses on such topics as attempts by...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 22, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: Author and columnist Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," talks about the growing popularity of streaming TV, mentions some of his favorite shows, and speculate...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 9, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present tech writer/editor Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. Recent Apple news is front and center, as Gene and Bryan talk about the insidious bug in Grou...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 15, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV." You'll learn the ins and outs about Apple's best-selling TV set top box, along with some nifty tips y...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 2, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a very special encore episode, this week we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. During this episode, Josh ta...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 8, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The discussions cover a wide range of subjects. You'll hear our reaction to Google's decision to sell the Motorola Mobility handset division to Lenovo, an Asian PC maker, the state of the PC indust...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 26, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature outspoken commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, In this segment, Kirk starts the discussion by talking about his use of 8TB drives for backup, as Gene examines the lower pr...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 1, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: We introduce Charles Tendell, a Certified Ethical Hacker and co-host of the Computer America radio show. Charles will give you insights on the huge security break-i...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 19, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present tech writer Andrew Orr from the The Mac Observer, Andrew covers a variety of topics from some of his recent articles, including more information about the Facebook follies, and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 25, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are joined by fearless author and publisher Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, who discusses the Mac's 30th anniversary, a court decision to overturn the FCC's net neutrality order, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 12, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode featuring  tech journalist Sean Aune, Editor-in-Chief of technobuffalo.com. During this segment, Sean will discuss the ongoing debate about privac...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 18, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who talks about the tricky subject of net neutrality and the recent decision to overturn an FCC action enforcing that measure. Jeff will...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 5, 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present the one and only Adam Engst, Editor and Publisher of TidBITS, During this episode, Gene brings up yet another highly irritating experience with AT&T support and how they mishan...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 11, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: We feature Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, who provides some color direct from the publication's on-scene presence at the Consumer Electronics Show. He'l...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 29, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present outspoken tech editor Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer. During this episode, Bryan discusses the silly lawsuit by the voice actor for the Hebrew v...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 4, 2014 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: We feature outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, Managing Editor for iMore, who speaks on the state of the tech industry in 2013 and 2014, with an emphasis on Apple. I...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 22, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. During this episode, Josh talks about a possible new Apple "Be...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 28, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: We feature tech columnist and commentator Dann Berg, who will give us an overview of developments in the tech field in 2013 and do some speculation on what might ha...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 15, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature outspoken commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, In a recent column, Kirk explained why he cannot use Apple Maps during his travels around the UK, explaining that the direct...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 21, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our featured guests include Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who will cover the rollout of the 2013 Mac Pro workstation, whether it's easy to make your Mac's Web cam turn on withou...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 8, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a very special encore episode, we present ethical hacker Jason Lang  of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It's one of the top cybersecurity ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 14, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode: Our featured guests include noted editor and commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, who will focus on some of those silly media stories about Apple...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 1, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. During this week's session, we focus heavily on the ramificati...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 7, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our featured guests include prolific tech author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who will give you his opinions about the highly successful OS X Mavericks upgrade. You'll also hear tips and tricks on gettin...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 24 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present tech journalist Sean Aune, Editor-in-Chief of technobuffalo.com. During this segment, Sean will discuss the ongoing debate about privacy, focusing on recent issues involving Fa...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 30, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our featured guests include author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," talks about his search for fast broadband Internet to service his new home, a converted barn in rural Eng...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 17, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming November 17 on The Tech Night Owl LIVE (www.macradio.net/): This week we present a special holiday season segment, featuring security guru Scott Nusbaum, senior incident response at TrustedS...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 23, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, explains how Google sidestepped security settings on Apple's Safari to track you, and the secrets of how...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 10, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode in which we are joined by Daniel Rubino, executive editor of Windows Central,who covers a few key stories from the tech world, starting with an hi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 16, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first segment features author and publisher Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, who discusses some of the known problems with the first release of OS X Mavericks, lingering issues wi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 3, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we are joined by independent tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Wirecutter and other publications. The discussion begins with Apple's recent penchant f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 9, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who discusses who might become the next CEO of Microsoft, Apple's recent disclosure of requests from governments for custo...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 27, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we feature outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. After the usual complaints about Skype 8 for the Mac, John talks about the things ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 2, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outspoken commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, covers Apple's growing investments in R&D, why Microsoft's strategy for the Surface tablet will flop t...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 20, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we feature outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, Gene and Kirk began by repeating their usual complaints about Skype glitches before exploring such topics as Kirk's problems ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 26, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author Ben Klaiber reveals the powerful business lessons behind Apple's resurgence in the new book, "Anatomy of an Apple — The Lessons Steve Taught Us," and offers his insights on Apple's latest st...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 13, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we are joined by Daniel Rubino, executive editor of Windows Central,who covers a few key stories from the tech world, starting with an historical view of Skype, after Gene complains yet ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 19, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To observe National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we talk to Jason Glassberg, co-founder of Casaba, a noted cybersecurity consultant who speaks about a number of serious hacking threats that might...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 6, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we are joined by independent tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Wirecutter and other publications. The discussion begins with the curious tale of a Bus...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 12, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss what Apple might introduce when the next generation of iPads is unleashed later this month. Will the 9.7-inch model be slimmer and lighter? What about adding a Retina display to the iPad...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 29, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a very special encore episode, we present writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, both of whom talk about their different approaches to watching TV. Gene actually cares about the technology, while...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 5, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, has a laundry list of things to talk about. On the agenda is why iOS 7's Frequent Locations feature is a turn-off, the need ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 22, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we return to cybersecurity with Carlos Perez, principal consultant and head of APT (advanced persistent threat) research at TrustedSec. Carlos is tasked with investigating the latest hack...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 28, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kyle Wiens, from iFixit, will tell you all about his company's tear-down of the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, and you'll learn what it's made of, and how difficult it is for you to service it yourself. ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 15, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a thorough look at tech, microchip credit cards, and identity theft with credit repair specialist Darius Norman, author of "Rewriting Financial Rules." Following the introducti...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 21, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The irrepressible Rik Myslewski, Managing Editor for The Register, a UK-based "snarky" tech publication, and a long-time observer of Apple Inc., discusses the advances in the iPhone 5s, including 6...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 8, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present a very special encore episode that features ethical hacker Jason Lang  of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It's one of th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 14, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, dissects the media and financial community's disconnect with Apple's real achievements in announcing the...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 1, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who focuses on the new product and service announcements expec...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 7, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We cover the new Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Is this a keeper, or another pathetic attempt to jumpstart a market that has yet to show potential? We'll also cover the possibly desperate decision...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 25, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, who talks about reports that Google is still tracking people even after they have switched off that feature. So what is this a...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 31, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, discusses in detail Steve Ballmer's decision to step down as Microsoft CEO within the next 12 months. He'll also cover the possibilities for Apple TV, whe...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 18, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special encore episode, we feature commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in an extended pop culture chat. After a brief talk about the first female Docto...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 24, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, commentator John Martellaro,Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, gives you his vision for a souped up Apple TV, and an Apple smart TV set. He'll ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 11, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present ethical hacker Jason Lang of TrustedSec, who reports on the goings at a major hacking conference known as Black Hat. It’s one of the top cybersecurity events where a ton of ne...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 17, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature Macworld's "iTunes Guy," Kirk McElhearn, who will discuss a peculiar Mail bug in Mountain Lion that may cause your email to be sent from the wrong account. He'll also tackle the Apple ID...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 4, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature irrepressible commentator/podcaster Peter Cohen, who focuses on Apple's recent report of stellar sales for the June 2018 quarter, and becoming the first company to exceed a one...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 10, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, author and publisher Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, updates his "Apple in the hot seat" discussion. First he recaps Apple's recent loss in a Federal...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 28, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature commentator Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who covers Facebook's ongoing woes, which resulted in a substantial loss of its market cap and a hug...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 3, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, once again takes on one of his favorite topics, the platform wars. This time he exposes the false report...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 21, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in an extended pop culture chat. After a brief talk about the first female Doctor Who, as portrayed...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 27, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, from The Loop, and iMore, who talks about the media's inability to understand Apple. He also provides some important observations about Apple's 3rd qua...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 14, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we feature commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who covers Apple's surprising release of a major update for th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 20, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, Macworld Senior Editor Dan Frakes joins us to focus primarily on the pros and cons of the forthcoming 2013 Mac Pro, and how his vision of a midrange minitower Mac c...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 7, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special encore episode, we are joined by tech journalist Derek Kessler, managing editor of Mobile Nations — who also leads their coverage of the Tesla. The owner of a Tesla Model S luxury spor...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 13, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We focus a large part of the episode on Apple's skirmish with the U.S. Department of Justice over alleged eBook price fixing. Federal District Court Judge Denise L. Cote has found Apple guilty; App...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 30, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we present commentator Rene Ritchie from iMore.  During this episode, Rene will offer a detailed overview of Apple's iOS 12, based on a lengthy preview article he wrote recently. iOS 12 i...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 6, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech commentator Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy," discusses the promise of iTunes radio, which will arrive this fall with the next OS X upgrad...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 23, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we invite you to meet Major General (Ret) Earl D. Matthews: He spent three decades at the nexus of big budgets and cybersecurity, including stints as Director, Cyberspace Operations and ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 29, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, discusses the decision of Barnes & Noble to stop building Nook tablets, the crazy rise and fall of Apple's stock, and the double-standard tec...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 16, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This weekend our guests include outspoken writer/editor Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, The discussion includes Apple's efforts to expand its AR efforts, and Gene's ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 22, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, continues his discussions about the iOS, Android, Windows Phone platfor...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 9, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This weekend our guests focus mainly on Apple's 2018 Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) and its June 4th keynote featuring CEO Tim Cook and several members of his executive team. During that e...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 15, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, begins our coverage of Apple's WWDC keynote, and the announcements about new versions of iOS and OS X, no...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE June 2, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The weekend before Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC), the Night Owl assembles a panel of expert commentators to speculate on what Apple might announce. The main expected development i...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 8, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, will discuss the recent appearance of Apple CEO Tim Cook at an AllThingsD event, and what h...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 19, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we are joined by tech journalist Derek Kessler, managing editor of Mobile Nations — who also leads their coverage of the Tesla. The owner of a Tesla Model S luxury sports sedan, Derek of...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 1, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Veteran tech author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, discusses the plans for Google to bring their gigabit Internet service to his Austin, TX home, the news, or lack thereof, from Tim Cook's interview before...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 12, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we invite you to meet Major General (Ret) Earl D. Matthews: He spent three decades at the nexus of big budgets and cybersecurity, including stints as Director, Cyberspace Operations and ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 25, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we discuss the Google I/O non-event, the U.S. Senate's failed attempt to grill Tim Cook and other Apple executives about the taxes the company pays and doesn't pay,...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 5, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of “Take Control of Apple TV” and other titles, who focuses a main part of his conversation with Gene on Appl...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 18, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present long-time Mac programmer Dan Wood, of Karelia Software, who discusses the latest version of their acclaimed Web site creation tool, Sandvox. Author and c...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 28, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present outspoken commentator Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who briefly talks about the Slenderman urban legend, which is featured on our other radio show, The Par...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 11, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Peter Cohen, co-host of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, who will discuss the question of whether we want to buy or...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 21, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen, who focuses on such topics as recent concerns about the alleged poor sales of Apple's HomePod smart speaker system. You'll als...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 4, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present a real rags to riches story from Tim Angel, owner of ZooGue, a company that manufactures cases for iPhones, iPads and other mobile gear. You'll also hear...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 14, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present security expert Chris Weber, co-founder of Casaba Security, a Seattle-based ethical hacking firm that advises major tech, financial, retail and healthcare companies. They also...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 27, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present commentator Stephen Baker, Vice President for Industry Analysis at the NPD Group, who will talk about Apple's performance in the last financial quarter, ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 7, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present author and commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, who devotes a heavy portion of this segment to foc...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 20, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," and the editor of Mac OS X Hints, who discusses the issues involved in dealing with your personal te...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 31, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's episode, we feature outspoken podcaster and columnist Kirk McElhearn, who focuses heavily on his experiences with Apple's HomePod. He explains the problems he's found with the produc...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 13, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, co-host of the "Angry Mac Bastards" radio show and Executive Editor for The Loop, who covers such subjects as the shar...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 24, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s all-star episode, we present writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, both of whom talk about their different approaches to watching TV. Gene actually cares about the technology, while...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 6, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present John Rizzo, of MacWindows.com, who explains why Windows 8 has been such an abject failure, with suggestions on what Microsoft should be doing to improve ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 17, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we present a classic encore episode featuring John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. John’s talking points include the HomePod, and whether some of the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 30, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who will talk about Apple's large stash of cash and the taxman, plus other subjects, incl...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 10, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature commentator Russell Holly, managing editor of Mobile Nations, who focuses first on the proposals for "Right to Repair" laws in a number of states, including, most recently, California. W...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 23, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present tech journalist Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, who will discuss the status of the various mobile platforms, what Google has to fear from Sam...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE March 3, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gene and guest cohost J. Randall Murphy present Fortean/paranormal researcher Joshua Cutchin. who takes us on a fascinating journey through the nooks and crannies of the world of the paranormal, fo...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 16, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," and the editor of Mac OS X Hints, discusses the trials and tribulations of buying a new Mac for someone who liv...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 24, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special encore presentation, we feature cybersecurity expert Dr. Eric Cole, Ph.D., who served as Cybersecurity Commissioner for President Obama, the personal cybersecurity advisor for Bill Gat...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 9, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present an extended conversation with John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who will talk about such topics as why the iOS nee...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 17, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. John's talking points include the HomePod, and whether some of the critical reviewers...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 2, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we'll be joined by Chrysta Olson, Director of Communications for Pheed, a new social networking portal that reportedly combines some of the best features of Faceboo...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 10, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn. This week he focuses his discussion on reports that Apple has lost the services of a showrunner, Bryan Fuller, for its planned "...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 23, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," describes the most important change in a recent iTunes 11 update along with his viewpoints on how it compa...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 3, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include Jarrod Suffecool, Intelligence Team Lead for Binary Defense, who takes us on a fascinating journey through the Dark Web (darknet). You'll learn about the unsavory activit...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 16, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, Adam Engst, from TidBITS and Take Control Books, delivers a detailed response to a penetrating probe of the problems with OS X from developer Lloyd Chambers, author...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 27, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include writer/editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS, who delivers an update on the CPU bug and Apple's ongoing fixes to "mitigate," but not eliminate the problem. Adam briefly explains ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 9, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, veteran Mac developer Lloyd L. Chambers, who worked on such apps as DiskDoubler in the 1990s, explains why he finds "core rot" in OS X. He'll explain the problems h...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 20, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen, who discusses the CPU bug, involving malware dubbed Meltdown an Spectre, and why was Apple blamed by some for a problem that's exis...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Feb 2, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech blogger Roy Choi, managing editor of TechnoBuffalo, discusses the state of the smartphone market, and reports on his hands-on experiences with the newest Black...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 13, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include tech journalist Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. Josh talks at length about the notorious CPU bug and...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 26, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we explore the common sense reasons behind Apple's earnings miss, how Wall Street has overreacted, and why some so-called industry analysts and tech commentators ha...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 6, 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature podcaster and commentator Kirk McElhearn. The main focus is the revelation that CPU chips from Intel, AMD and other manufacturers have serious security flaws that may have existed as far...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 19, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," discusses lemons for 2012, a list of the products that caused him lots of grief. He'll also talk about the...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 30, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature cybersecurity expert Dr. Eric Cole, Ph.D., who served as Cybersecurity Commissioner for President Obama, the personal cybersecurity advisor for Bill Gates and his family, is a former Sen...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 12, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech author Keir Thomas, author of "Mac Kung Fu: Over 400 Tips, Tricks, Hints, and Hacks for Apple OS X (Pragmatic Programmers)," joins us to present some of his fa...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 23, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken commentator/podcaster Kirk McElhearn. Front and center is the ruckus over reports that Apple was deliberately throttling performance of older i...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 5, 2013 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Joe Wilcox, Managing Editor of BetaNews, discusses the outcome of the Federal Trade Commission's probe into Google's search policies, and the verdict th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 16, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present tech commentator Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and other publications. During this episode, Rob wil...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 29, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We explore 2012's wins and losses in the tech industry, with the emphasis on Apple Inc. Was, as some people suggest, Mapgate, involving the trials and tribulations of Maps for iOS 6, the biggest te...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 9, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special encore presentation, we feature outspoken podcaster and commentator Kirk McElhearn. After Kirk mentions seeing a performance in a Shakespearean play by Ian McKellen, the subject turns ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 22, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Michael Prospero, Reviews Editor for Laptop magazine, to discuss some of the notable products he and his crew have tested over the past year, along with ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 2, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include J.D. Levite, senior editor of Thrifter.com. Thrifter is a consumer site focused on tracking hot deals on tech and other products, special holiday promotions, etc. This di...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 15, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We discuss all those rumors that Apple is planning to build a smart TV set, perhaps in 2013. You'll also hear more discussions about the problems and the benefits of iTunes 11. Along to talk about ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 25, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, who joins Gene in a brief discussion of the decision of Disney/Pixer chief John Lassiter, once a colleague of the Steve Jobs, to take a...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 8, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," returns for a detailed discussion of the good, bad and ugly elements of iTunes 11 for the Mac and PC. You'll learn about which features Apple removed, the f...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 18, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include tech journalist Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. Josh talks at length about his iPhone X, and perhaps...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Dec 1, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we focus on Amazon's possible deception in advertising the Kindle Paperwhite eBook reader, Apple and the professional market, the executive musical chairs at Apple ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 11, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include outspoken commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn. The main focus is on taxes, and whether Apple is unfairly reducing its corporate tax burden by strategic parking of it...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 24, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we focus on the latest tech news and views from Apple and other companies with a special emphasis on Windows 8, and the tepid early reaction to Microsoft's efforts ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 4, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include outspoken columnist Jeff Butts, of The Mac Observer. During his first visit to the show, he'll explain how he first switched to the macOS when his PC failed, by convertin...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 17, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, discusses the recent departure of Steve Sinofsky, the President of the Wi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 28, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include outspoken podcaster and commentator Kirk McElhearn. After Kirk mentions seeing a performance in a Shakespearean play by Ian McKellen, the subject turns to pop culture. Ki...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 10, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we'll focus on some of the great new tech gadgets introduced for the holiday season, including Apple's iPad mini and the fourth generation iPad, the Windows Surface...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 21, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week's guests include outspoken podcaster and commentator Peter Cohen. This week, Peter and Gene talk about the fate of Apple's cheapest personal computer, the Mac mini, the downgraded 2014 ve...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Nov 3, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we bring on board Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," to discuss the rapid disappearance of optical drives from new Macs. He'll also talk briefly about Apple's...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 14, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode focuses heavily on Apple TV 4K and Apple's reported efforts to provide original TV content. Tech journalist Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Ap...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 27, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we cover an extremely busy week in the tech world. At a special media event, Apple introduced the iPad mini, a new iPad refresh, plus several Macs, including a slim...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 7, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. This week, Gene and John have an extensive discussion about the Apple TV 4K, and 4K TV. Did y...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 20, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech journalist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today and other publications, covers such subjects as satellite Internet, broadband Internet performance, the possi...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 30, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today, Yahoo Finance, Consumer Reports, Wirecutter and other publications. During this segment, Rob will discuss his recent experience driving ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 13, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, discusses the latest news and views about Apple and Microsoft. Will the really be an iPad mini, and how real...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 23, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, who, in response to Gene's search for a better deal with a wireless carrier, talks about T-Mobile, its advantages and limitations. He mentions the Band...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Oct 6, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, Adam Engst from TidBITS and Take Control Books, who will be speaking about the Mapgate fiasco, along with his ideas about how Apple should price OS X, and how that ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 16, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, who talks at length about Apple's controversial changes in iTunes 12.7, in which they removed access to the App Store. This means that i...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 29, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, to make sense of the "Mapgate" controversy that involves probl...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 9, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present author/publisher Joe Kissell, of Take Control Books. This segment focuses heavily on all the new books Joe and his authors have written about macOS High Sierra and iOS 11. You'll learn a...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 22, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present software developer Alexander Adam, from Quasado, who is one of the people behind StageStack, a project to create a new graphics app in the tradition of Macromedia FreeHand. You'll also h...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sep 2, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present writer/commentator Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles, As the segment begins, Josh reveals that he's give-up smoking, as...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 15, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we introduce Michael Phipps, founder of the Haiku project, an effort to develop a new open source operating system that's inspired by the BeOS of the 1990s. You'll ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 26, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special encore episode, we present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen. As part of an extensive agenda, Gene and Peter talk about self-driving technology, and what Apple might be p...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 8, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, tech commentator Rob Pegoraro reviews the recent IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited show, which took place in Berlin, and some of the most fascinating gadgets he ch...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 19, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present prolific author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who joins Gene to talk about a variety of Apple-related topics that include sage advice on dealing with the public betas of iOS 11 and macOS High S...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Sept 1, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, cutting edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, presents detailed comments about the fallout from the Apple/Samsung trial...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 12, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken columnist John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer. The discussion begins with the potentially costly gear Apple is expected to introduce for the...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 25, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, the one and only "iTunes Guy," Kirk McElhearn, joins us to explain the cloud. He'll also compare Dropbox to Apple's iCloud, and try to sort out those confusing sync...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 5, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present long-time tech journalist and editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS. The discussion begins with the recent decision by Apple to discontinue two of the three iPods still being sold, and moves on ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 18, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present Susie Ochs, Executive Editor of Mac|Life, who will present an update on news and views in the Apple universe. You'll also hear from John Martellaro, Seni...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 29, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen talks with Gene about Apple's sudden decision to discontinue the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle, leaving the iPod touch as the only model left in a p...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 11, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mac author and troubleshooting expert Ted Landau discusses the changes and possible problems and fixes for OS 10.8 Mountain Lion. Michael Prospero, Reviews Editor for Laptop magazine, presents a pr...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 22, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Commentator Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, considers the Apple rumor front, where speculation continues about a rumored iPhone 8 and the alleged problems Apple migh...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Aug 4, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present Paul Wagenseil, of Security News Daily, will discuss security issues on the Android OS platform, and the problem Apple may have created by not making Safari 6 available for older version...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 15, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Columnist and blogger Kirk McElhearn talks with Gene about the future of technology books. Are printed computer books dead? What about sharply targeted eBooks that focus on the topics tech savvy pe...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 28, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present noted industry analyst Stephen Baker, of the NPD Group, to review the hits and misses in Apple's earnings report for the June quarter. He'll also talk about ongoing industry trends in th...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 8, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, ransomware is back in the news as the "Petya" ransomware attack affected 12,000 computers in 65 countries including the U.S. This time an infected software update s...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 21, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, discusses the curious case of Dr. Steve Mann, who is considered the "father of wearable computing." He'l...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jul 1, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present outspoken commentator and podcaster Peter Cohen. As part of an extensive agenda, Gene and Peter talk about self-driving technology, and what Apple might be planning. Gene will explain ho...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 14, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, returns to talk about Microsoft's ongoing problems in remaining relevant, and his reactions to persistent ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 24, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we present outspoken commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." During this episode, Gene will recount his frightening experie...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE July 7, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prolific author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus talks about Microsoft's woes, and gives you a preview of the best (and worst) features of OS 10.8 Mountain Lion. Author and commentator Ted Landau discusses so...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 17, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We present long-time tech journalist and editor Adam Engst, of TidBITS. During this segment, Gene and Adam will have an extensive discussion about Apple's forthcoming professional Macs, the iMac Pr...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 30, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," evaluates suggestions to change iTunes, such as the value of splitting the features into separate apps. We also cover Google's I/O co...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 10, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We focus on one of the most important keynotes from Apple Inc. in recent years, at their 2017 Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC). During this event, new operating systems for the iPhone, the i...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 23, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We focus on some key announcements from Microsoft that have dominated tech news, such as the demonstration of a 10.6-inch tablet in two versions known as Surface, and the first announcement about t...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 3, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken columnist/podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." This week Gene and Kirk talk briefly about the iTunes movie bundle s...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 16, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We will focus heavily on Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference, and all the news about OS X Mountain Lion and iOS 6, along with the amazing MacBook Pro with Retina display. Our guests include au...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 27, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken commentator/podcaster Peter Cohen. During this segment, Gene will discuss his efforts to get decent support from AT&T wireless, which involved multiple phone calls, and frustra...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 9, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, offers insights on Tim Cook's interview at the All Things Digital D10 conference, his observations of the ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 20, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature commentator/podcaster Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer. Gene and Jeff do a pop culture segment, anticipating the movie version of "Wonder Woman," the introduction of Gene...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jun 2, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, aka "The iTunes Guy," talks about the potential minefields for Apple's sandboxing security scheme for OS X apps. What obstacles will it present to Mac develop...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 13, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature tech columnist Rob Griffiths. Rob will introduce you to the fascinating world of the "Hackintosh," the process of installing macOS on a generic home-buil...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 26, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Steve Kruschen, aka "Mr. Gadget," returns to talk about his new book, "The Mr. Gadget Consumer Tech Guide - Volume One: Electronics, Gadgetry & Technology: The One and Only Mr. Gadget Reveals What ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 29, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature author/editor Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, and author of "Take Control of Apple TV" and other titles. After discussing the 27th anniversary...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 19, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, offers some pointed tips on what other companies need to do to compete with Apple -- and changing the CEO is on the list. Av...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 22, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature prolific author Joe Kissell, who will discuss the third edition of "Take Control of Your Online Privacy." You'll hear hints and tips on ongoing threats, including the fallout from the de...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 12, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, discusses Apple's recent security updates, and the key issues involving both desktop and mobile computing platforms from Apple and the competition. Adam ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 15, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken commentator and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Once again, Kirk expresses his ongoing concerns about Apple's lateness in admitting that the 20...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE May 5, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld's "iTunes Guy," Kirk McElhearn, talks about how cell phone plans differ in the U.S. and France, and the impact of the ongoing migration of portions of the iOS to OS X. Outspoken commentato...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 8, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature outspoken commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who joins Gene in a fascinating discussion about Apple's p...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 28, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tech writer Geoffrey Morrison (@TechWriterGeoff on Twitter), who covers the TV beat for CNET, Sound&Vision and other publications, discusses current technology and when is the best time to replace ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 21, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tonya Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, speaks about the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple and major book publishers from the viewpoint of a small ebook publisher. She...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 25, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken blogger and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Gene and Kirk briefly discuss the probe by French authorities into alleged emission faking by more ...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 14, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld's "iTunes Guy," Kirk McElhearn, brings you up to date on ongoing iTunes problems, and also gives you the full story behind the recent Flashback malware outbreak that reportedly infected up...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 18, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's all-star episode, we feature the one and only CrackBerry Kevin (Kevin Michaluk), who was in the process of traveling throughout the U.S. and Canada hosting KeyOne meet-ups for diehar...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Apr 7, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Best-selling author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus gives you a preview of his new book, co-written with USA Today's Ed Baig, entitled "The iPad for Dummies," the latest edition of which covers the new iPad....

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 11, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." Kirk discusses his recent purchase of an 8TB backup drive to accommodate his large music library....

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 31, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Macworld's "iTunes Guy," Kirk McElhearn, returns to discuss his personal war stories involving defective products he's purchased from Apple and Logitech. He also explains why it's a good idea to pu...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 4, 2017 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We feature outspoken columnist and podcaster Kirk McElhearn, also known as Macworld's "iTunes Guy." During this episode, Kirk, a resident of the UK, discusses his decision to lease a 2017 Toyota Ya...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Mar 24, 2012 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We poll our guest experts to see whether the new iPad is really hot in ways other than record sales. Our guest list includes Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, who also dis...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 1, 2011 from 2011-01-01T23:26

Gene spars with outspoken commentator Joe Wilcox on Google TV and Android OS smartphones; industry analyst Stephen Baker, of the NPD Group, looks at the hits and misses of 2010; consumer technology...

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The Tech Night Owl LIVE — Tech Radio with a Twist!
The Tech Night Owl LIVE Jan 1, 2011 from 2011-01-01T23:26

Gene spars with outspoken commentator Joe Wilcox on Google TV and Android OS smartphones; industry analyst Stephen Baker, of the NPD Group, looks at the hits and misses of 2010; consumer technology...

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