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Podcast title	The Mac Observer's Apple Context Machine
Website URL	http://www.macobserver.com/tmo...
Description	The Mac Observer: You'll Hear Your Mac News Here From Now On...
Updated	Thu, 24 May 2012 16:23:12 -0400
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1. ACM 193: Microsoft’s Nook Move, Tablets, Amazon TV Shows http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 38.88Mb) Description: Microsoft is investing over $300 million in Barnes & Noble’s Nook ebook reader business, Apple’s iPad snagged nearly 70 percent of the tablet market, and Amazon wants you to watch its TV shows. Jeff and Bryan are back with their thoughts on all those topics — plus a few random ideas thrown in for good measure — on yet another Apple Context Machine.
2. ACM 192: Q2 Earnings, Refrigerator Toasters & WWDC http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 40.76Mb) Description: Jeff and Bryan are back with a new Apple Context Machine where they talk about Apple’s record breaking second quarter earnings report, Tim Cook’s take on combination refrigerator toasters, and the just announced — and already sold out — Worldwide Developers Conference.
3. ACM 191: Halloween Special - A World without Apple http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 57.76Mb) Description: In the special Halloween edition of the Apple Context Machine Jeff and Bryan jump into an alternate timeline where Apple never existed to take a look at what our lives might be like without the computing revolution that Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started over 30 years ago.
4. ACM 190: For the Love of Tablets & Smartphones http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 55.41Mb) Description: Amazon looks ready to get into the tablet game, Verizon risks Apple’s wrath by throwing Samsung a little legal love — and speaking of love, it seems Android users don’t have much for their phones. As always, Jeff and Bryan have their own thoughts on what it all means.
5. ACM 189: The Mobile Market’s Crazy Roller Coaster Ride http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 49.04Mb) Description: The mobile marketspace shifted dramatically around Apple this week with two surprise announcements: Google bought Morotola Mobility, and HP is killing the TouchPad and throwing the future of webOS into doubt. That’s plenty to keep Bryan and Jeff busy for this week’s podcast.
6. ACM188: IDC iPhone Projections & Fun With Dell http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 43.71Mb) Description: IDC is projecting that Windows Phone 7 is going to become bigger than iPhone by 2015, but Jeff and Bryan don’t think so. They also have some fun at Dell’s expense with some comments from the company about the iPad failing in the enterprise space.
7. ACM 187: iPad 2 & Xoom, Too http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 62.91Mb) Description: Apple released the iPad 2 just a few days ago, so this week we’re going to talk about the new tablet, launch day lines, and more. Motorola is hoping to Xoom up and take some tablet market share from Apple, so we just have to talk about that, too.
8. ACM 186: MacBook Pros, Shareholders, and new iPads http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 49.69Mb) Description: Apple’s new MacBook Pros are out, the company seems to be opening up to security experts, it’s annual shareholder meeting time again, and we’re just days away from the second generation iPad introduction.
9. ACM 185: Macworld Expo 2011 Wrap Up - Products & People http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 63.13Mb) Description: With Macworld Expo 2011 only days behind us, Jeff and Bryan take a look at some of the products they enjoyed seeing, and dive into their impressions on the show, vendors, and sessions.
10. ACM 184: Jeff & Bryan’s Christmas Wish List for Apple http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 32.08Mb) Description: In this special episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan present Santa Claus with their Wish List for the holidays this year, including opening up the App Store (just a little), Light Peak for Macs, and a wish that Apple buy Dropbox.
11. ACM 183: Microsoft & Mobile Gaming, Ping, Holiday Gifts http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 51.41Mb) Description: Microsoft doesn’t want to lose the mobile gaming market without a fight, Ping gets a Context Machine checkup, and Jeff and Bryan have a few holiday gift ideas, too.
12. ACM 182: iPads, Whole Widgets, & Loyal iPhone Owners http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 50.17Mb) Description: In this episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about the success of the iPad, analyst recognition of the Whole Widget business model, and a study that found that iPhone users were far more loyal to iOS than other smartphone users are about their own OS.
13. ACM 181: The Five Spookiest Moments in Apple History http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 51.48Mb) Description: In the special Halloween edition of the Apple Context Machine Jeff and Bryan count down the top five spookiest moments in Apple’s history.
14. ACM 180: MacBook Air, Mac App Store, & AT&T vs. Verizon http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 51.21Mb) Description: Apple updated the MacBook Air and lost its hard drive in the process, the App Store is coming to the Mac, and AT&T is scooping up new customers faster than Verizon.
15. ACM 179: Eric Schmidt on Google/Apple & RIM’s PlayBook http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 49.83Mb) Description: In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Eric Schmidt defining his company by describing Apple, the future of Web apps, and Research In Motion’s PlayBook.
16. ACM 178: iAd, Cell Phone Wars, & Ping http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 61.46Mb) Description: Yahoo! is sure Apple’s iAd program is doomed to fail, Europe’s cell service providers are tired of Apple and Google horning in on their territory, and Apple has a new music social network.
17. ACM 177: Jailbreaking, iPhone Death Knell & iPad Productivity http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.94Mb) Description: China Unicom is in the jailbreaking business, Bryan has some new Apple Death Knell fodder, and one of our listeners calls us to task over our take on the iPad.
18. ACM 176: Mini iPads, the RIAA, Asustek Sales Woes http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 49.16Mb) Description: The rumor mill says Apple is working on a mini iPad, the RIAA thinks you need to listen to FM radio on your iPhone, and Asustek blames Apple’s iPad for its slow netbook sales.
19. ACM 175: Steve Ballmer, New Macs, & Revolutionary Mac OS X 10.7 Feature http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 52.50Mb) Description: In this installment of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Steve Ballmer wanting to compete with the iPad, Apple’s new Mac lineup, and the revolutionary new feature in Mac OS X 10.7 hinted at in an Apple job posting.
20. ACM 174: India’s Tablet, iPhone 4 Overview http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 60.83Mb) Description: In this special edition of the Apple Context Machine we take a look at India’s $35 tablet computer and offer our bird’s eye view of Apple’s iPhone 4.
21. ACM 173: iPhone Sales, Summer Camp, Hulu Plus & the Porn Industry http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 59.34Mb) Description: iPhone 4 sales have already topped 1.7 million, Hulu is launching an iPad subscription service, Steve Jobs is going to summer camp, and the porn industry delt Flash a blow.
22. ACM 172: Jeff & Bryan Take a Special Look at the iPhone 4 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 65.19Mb) Description: Jeff and Bryan dive into the iPhone 4 launch, weekend sales, features and issues in a special Apple Context Machine.
23. ACM 171: iPad Sales, Apple’s Market Cap & Networks Resisting the iPad http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 45.41Mb) Description: iPad sales topped the two million mark in less than 60 days, Apple’s market cap is bigger than Microsoft’s, and several TV networks aren’t exactly excited about streaming shows to the iPad.
24. ACM 170: Ebook Readers, Google as Savior, & Dell’s Streak http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 50.98Mb) Description: In this episode of The Apple Context Machine: A new study says iPad owners are reading more, Google made Android to save us from Apple, and Dell is streaking into the tablet market.
25. ACM 169: iPhone Warrants, Flash & iPad Bling http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 49.99Mb) Description: The search warrant in the case of the stolen iPhone prototype was opened to the public, Adobe’s founders are a little cranky over Apple’s stance on Flash, Steve Jobs went on the defensive over App Store control, Verizon thinks it can build an iPad competitor, and one man figured out how to make an iPad worth $187,000.
26. ACM 168: Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, Flash, HTC, & the iPad in Vertical Markets http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 38.57Mb) Description: In this episode of The Apple Context Machine Podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about the ongoing feud between Apple and Adobe concerning Flash, Microsoft licensing its patents to HTC, and the iPad in vertical markets.
27. ACM 167: Pre-iPad Launch Mega Extravagant Extravaganza http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 46.45Mb) Description: In this special edition of the Apple Context Machine we take a look at what’s in store when you get your iPad this Saturday, including what accessories you might be interested in depending on how you plan to use your brand new magical and revolutionary tablet.
28. ACM 166: Steve Jobs’s Health, Mac Security & iPad Book Prices http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 54.13Mb) Description: Former Apple board member Jerome York wasn’t happy with Steve Jobs hiding his health issues, and Pwn2Own hacking contest winner Charlie Miller plans to share the Safari security flaws he found with the company. Random House is looking for better iPad book pricing, and Mac OS X just turned 9.
29. ACM 165: Jerome York, the iPad and Media, iCon, & Bryan on the Road http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 36.25Mb) Description: Apple board director Jerome York passed away, Rupert Murdoch sees the iPad as the future of media delivery, Fake Steve Jobs creator Dan Lyons is working on a Silicon Valley sitcom, and Bryan dials in from the road.
30. ACM 164: Apple’s Sexy App Scandal, Newspapers on iPad, & Magic Trademarks http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 59.50Mb) Description: Apple axes sexy iPhone apps from the App Store, the Associated Press is ready for the iPad, and Apple trademarked Magic Trackpad, which was clearly a move to protect a name no one else wanted.
31. ACM 163: Apple’s Big Investments & China’s Hackers http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 60.73Mb) Description: Reports are pointing to iPad pre-orders starting this week, the long arm of the law is reaching out for Google hackers in China, designing Apple's A4 chip cost a truck load of money, Apple's North Carolina data center is really big, and Steve Jobs won another award at an event he didn't go to.
32. ACM 162: Jeff & Bryan Talk Macworld, New Products http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 64.35Mb) Description: Macworld Expo 2010 may be over, but there's still plenty to talk about. Whether or not the show was a success, what next year's expo may be like, who one TMO Editors' Choice Awards this year, and more are all all up for discussion on this special post-Expo edition of Apple Context Machine.
33. ACM 161: Apple’s iPad & Q1 Earnings http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 61.39Mb) Description: Apple finally brought its unicorn out of the stable and introduced the iPad this week, more than 140,000 apps are available at the App Store now, and Apple reported yet another record breaking quarter.
34. ACM 160: Psystar Injunction, Swype, & More Tablet Chat [Edited] http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 54.32Mb) Description: In this installment of The Apple Podcast Machine podcast, Ricky Spero guest hosts with Bryan Chaffin to discuss the injunction Apple won against Psystar, what's shaping into a battle for the next generation's way of inputting text into our mobile devices, and, of course, the ever popular Apple tablet.
35. ACM 159: Psystar, New iPhones, & App Store Predictions http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 50.59Mb) Description: In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about the special stop Apple's lawsuit express made at the Psystar Smackdown Depot™, Apple getting the TabletMac name from Axiotron, reports of test models for the next generation iPhone appearing in the wild, and IDC's predictions for the App Store in 2010.
36. ACM 158: Microsoft & News Corp, Verizon & AT&T, The Remix http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 44.29Mb) Description: In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Microsoft's rumored efforts to turn News Corp into an exclusive property of Bing when it comes to search engine, as well as the ongoing battle between AT&T and Verizon (with Apple quietly showing AT&T how to do it right).
37. ACM 157: Microsoft Stores, iTunes vs. Palm Pre, & iTablet http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 49.18Mb) Description: In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Microsoft's retail store opening in Scottsdale, AZ, the turf war between Apple and Palm Pre over third-party iTunes support, and the iTablet as an Ebook reader.
38. ACM 156: 2 Billion Apps, China, MMS Lawsuits, & Microsoft’s Courier http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 37.98Mb) Description: In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan discuss Apple's 2 billion iPhone app milestone, China's entry into the iPhone market, the lawsuit that accuses Apple and AT&T of lying about MMS support in the iPhone, and the videos circulating on the Internet that show Microsoft's Courier handheld tablet in actio
39. iTunes LP, Zune HD, & iTunes Royalties http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 53.47Mb) Description: In this episode of The Apple Context Machine, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's iTunes LP feature and why it's so cool, BMI and ASCAP's grab for cash , and Microsoft's inability to understand its own Zune HD platform.
40. ACM 154: Jeff, Bryan, & Bob Talk Snow Leopard, September 9th Event http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 50.40Mb) Description: In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff Gamet and Bryan Chaffin are joined by Bob LeVitus to talk about Snow Leopard and Apple's September 9th media event. They're also giving away a copy of Bob's new book, Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Dummies, so tune in to learn more!
41. ACM 153: Billions of Apps & Lawsuits, China, Microsoft Stores http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 56.12Mb) Description: In this week's episode of The Apple Context Machine podcast, Jeff and Bryan change the name of the show, talk about apps, new lawsuits, Apple's efforts to get into China with the iPhone, Microsoft's retail stores, and the ever-popular Mac tablet rumors.
42. AWR 151 - Apple’s Fifth Ave Cash Cow, Windows 7, & Psystar http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 18.26Mb) Description: In this week's episode of the Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's latest lawsuits, App Store (re)charges, North Carolina, the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in NYC, Steve Jobs's impending return to Apple, the latest Psystar news, and they have some fun with Windows 7.
43. AWR 150: Psystar Bankruptcy, Apple Server Farms, & Microsoft Zune HD Fun http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.75Mb) Description: In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss how Psystar ran out of coal to shovel into Apple's Lawsuit Express and filed bankruptcy, North Carolina is hoping to score an Apple server farm, the EU wants one big iTunes Store, and AT&T is doubling its 3G network speed. Steve Jobs looks better. Really. Apple is still rolling out new stores, and Microsoft thinks it has a Zune that can take on the iPod touch. Really. Listen now and subscribe today for free!
44. AWR 149: Apple Psychic, Lawsuits, Napster & iTunes Math http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.72Mb) Description: In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan have fun with the psychic who predicts Steve Jobs return to Apple and eventual departure, iPod math, Napster's new pricing plans, Apple lawsuits, and more.
45. AWR 148: Apple v. Psystar, Apple v. FTC, Apple v. Rumors http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.20Mb) Description: This week in the Apple Weekly Report podcast:Apple's Lawsuit Express is picking up steam and Psystar is shoveling in the coal, the FTC is looking into Apple and Google's shared board of directors members, and Consumer Reports gave the MacBook top honors. AT&T might do the unheard of and lower iPhone contract prices, the rumor mill is full of Apple, EA and Twitter deals, and a mystery powder cleared out one Apple building.
46. Apple Weekly Report #147: Apple Hires, More Lawsuits, & This Old House http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.59Mb) Description: In this episode of the Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan talk about Apple's prowl for new talent, a new patent infringement case, shareholders approval of a "Say on Pay" requirement for Apple executives, and how it seems that Steve Jobs really wants to tear down his old house.
47. Apple Weekly Report #146: Apple’s March Quarter, Netbooks, a Billion Apps & Baby Shaker http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.36Mb) Description: Vern and Bryan discuss Apple's record non-holiday quarter, the company's hints about its netbook plans, and how it only took less nine months to download more than one billion apps, though one of those apps, Baby Shaker, caused Apple to issue an apology. And let's not forget the Apple Lawsuit Express, which handed down a guilty verdict and a 19 million dollar judgement against the company.
48. Apple Weekly Report #145: Apple Customer Service, Market Share, AT&T, Kidneys & More! http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.19Mb) Description: In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss how Apple was ranked first in a Forrester customer service report even though some don't like higher iTunes prices, how the iPhone is a win for the enterprise, AT&T's exclusive iPhone contract, kidneys, and more!
49. Apple Weekly Report #144: Innovative Apple, One Billion Apps, iTunes Price Hike http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.08Mb) Description: In this podcast: Apple topped BusinessWeek's most innovative companies list again, Apple is giving away a $10,000 iTunes credit and a laptop to celebrate the billionth App Store download, iTunes Store music is now DRM-free, the Nehalem-based Xserve was unveiled, .Mac Homepages are going away, and Microsoft's latest ad shows off the Mac and fails to mention Windows.
50. Apple Weekly Report Podcast #143: iPhone Software 3.0, Steve Ballmer & the Apple Tides, More http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.47Mb) Description: In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff and Bryan discuss Apple Software 3.0, the Pwn2Own contest, Psystar's new Mac clone, the iPod repair man who allegedly stole some 9,000 iPods, and Steve Ballmer saying that the tides have turned against Apple and the Mac.
51. Apple Weekly Report #142: iPod Shuffle, Apple Netbooks, Patents, & More http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.79Mb) Description: Apple was busy this week with announcements: The company is hosting a special media event next week to show off iPhone Software 3.0, released a new iPod shuffle model, updated iTunes 8, and it was revealed that Apple filed for a new Apple TV remove control patent. Some substance was added to the Apple Netbook rumors, and the iPhone 3G is coming to Malaysia.
52. Apple Weekly Report #141: All Those New Macs, Cheap PCs Forever, Mrs. Gates & the iPhone http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.60Mb) Description: Apple gave us what everyone was hoping for at January's Macworld Expo this week when it updated its complete desktop computer lineup, gave the MacBook Pro a little speed bump, and updated its AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule. TBR says the PC market has finally hit bottom at least in terms of pricing, and Bill Gate's wife has a little iPhone envy.
53. Apple Weekly Report Podcast #140: Apple Earnings & Vision, and Happy Birthday Mac! http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.76Mb) Description: Apple's first quarter earnings came in above analyst estimates, COO Tim Cook offered up his vision for Apple's future, the SEC is taking a look at how the company revealed Steve Jobs's health issues, and Apple agreed to at $22 million settlement over scratched iPods. Google's Android Marketplace topped 800 apps, Apple quietly bumped the specs for the white MacBook, and the Mac turned 25.
54. Apple Weekly Report #139: The Biggest Apple Stories of 2008 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 25.90Mb) Description: This week, Jeff and Bryan take a look back at 2008 and how the year played out for Apple. 2008 was the year of the iPhone, the Mac's market share was on the rise even as the company's stock value dropped, public focus shifted away from the iPod, Steve Jobs's health became a hot topic, and it also turned out to be the year of the App Store.
55. Apple Weekly Report #138: Wal-mart, Macworld, iFart Mobile and More http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.62Mb) Description: Despite Bryan's insistence, you really can buy an iPhone at Walmart, the lawsuit express stopped to pick up Apple, Microsoft and Google, juvenile humor sells at the App Store, Psystar claimed Apple didn't copyright Mac OS X, and it's Macworld Expo time again.
56. Apple Weekly Report #137: Apple’s Legal Defense, Unauthorized Cloners, & More http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.48Mb) Description: In this week's Apple Weekly Report podcast, Jeff Gamet and Bryan Chaffin talk about Apple's curious defense in a legal challenge to their ad claims, the on and off again antivirus Knowledge Base article, the growing ranks of unauthorized Mac cloners, and more. Jeff's QuickTip of the week concerns how to use Google to search for people on Twitter.
57. The Apple Weekly Report’s Mac & iPod Gift Guide http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.53Mb) Description: In this episode of the Apple Weekly Report, Jeff and Bryan offer their Mac & iPod Gift Guide. Bryan presents three sort of expensive products he likes so much that he'd want to receive them as gifts (if he didn't already have them). Jeff, on the other hand, offers three really cool, but much less expensive, products he'd be happy for Bryan to buy for him.
58. Apple Weekly Report #135: Apple Lawsuits, Banned iPhone Ad, Green MacBook Ad http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.44Mb) Description: The Apple Lawsuit Express picked up another passenger, the UK axed an Apple iPhone ad, Facebook scored a judgement against a spammer, MYOB has a new owner, Apple's laptop ads went green, and we announce out Macworld Expo contest winners.
59. Apple Weekly Report #134: iPhone Software 2.2, Apple Lawsuits, & Naughty iPhones http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.80Mb) Description: Apple gave iPhone owners an early holiday present this week with iPhone Software 2.2, and the courts gave Apple its own holiday gift when it kicked Psystar in the pants and made the obvious ruling that Apple isn't a monopoly. Apple's new laptops include built-in copy protection, Intel plans to release new quad-core chips for the iMac, and one man learns the hard way to cover his iPhone tracks.
60. Apple Weekly Report #133: Apple’s Stock Roller Coaster & Ballmer Bonanza http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.33Mb) Description: Apple's stock followed the overall market down on Monday and back up again on Tuesday. Norway gave Apple a deadline to respond to DRM violation allegations, App Store reviews are finally under control, Apple is getting more of the laptop market, iTunes U will be accessible to the blind, and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gave all of us an early Christmas present by saying he is pretty sure Apple's business model won't work.
61. Apple Weekly Report #132: New iPods, Microsoft’s Ads, and Mac OS X 10.5.5 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.62Mb) Description: Apple revamped its iPod line up on September 9 during a special media event called "Let's Rock." CEO Steve Jobs showed off redesigned iPod nanos, an updated iPod classic and iPod touch, and welcomed NBC back to the iTunes Store. The lawsuit express is still chugging along, Apple notebook sales are on the rise, Microsoft tries its hand at hip ads, and Apple just dropped Mac OS X 10.5.5. in our laps.
62. Apple Weekly Report #131: App Store Sales, Open XML, iPhone Kill Switch http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 29.30Mb) Description: Sales at Apple's App Store have topped $30 million, Microsoft managed to get Open XML approved as an ISO standard, Wall Street says Apple is worth more than Google, and Nancy Heinen kissed and made up with the SEC. There really is a kill switch in the iPhone, chips may be behind iPhone 3G connection issues, T-Mobile wants its own App Store, and Best Buy is joining the iPhone band wagon. This week's Ask Jeff: Resetting iPhone warnings in iTunes.
63. Apple Weekly Report #130: Apple Earnings, Jobs’ Health, MobileMe Headaches http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.49Mb) Description: Apple reported is second best quarter in the company's history, App Store downloads topped 25 million, and there's a mystery product transition coming in the next couple of months. The second iPhone 3G launch is coming in August, and MobileMe is giving people headaches. This week's Quick Tip: Deleting iPhone and iPod touch applications.
64. Apple Weekly Report #129: iPhone 3G Launch, App Store & MobileMe http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.23Mb) Description: Apple had a busy week with the launch of the iPhone 3G, the App Store, MobileMe and iPhone Software 2.0. Not everything went as planned with the iPhone or MobileMe launch, but the App Store hit the streets running with over 500 native iPhone and iPod touch applications. Also, the DOJ won't file charges in its investigation into Apple's backdated stock options, and this week's Quick Tip: Accessing the App Store.
65. Apple Weekly Report #128: Lawsuits, Diablo & iPhones http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.04Mb) Description: Blizzard announced Diablo III, Apple kind of updated Leopard again, Apple's lawsuit express pulled into the station, and the Mac is showing up in eight out of 10 businesses surveyed. Apple's ads are good enough to watch even on TiVo, an iPhone deal for China is getting closer, and Beijing will have its own Apple Store soon. This weeks Quick Tip: Auto-opening files with iCal.
66. Apple Weekly Report #127: iPhone 3G Special Report http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.21Mb) Description: This week is our special iPhone 3G edition where we take a look at Apple's second generation smartphone, consumer and analyst reactions, and what's in store once Apple releases the device on the world. This week's Quick Tip: Scrolling By Days in iCal's Week View.
67. Apple Weekly Report #126: The Ever Growing iPhone Market, and Microsoft’s Yahoo Quest http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 8.88Mb) Description: The Mac's market share is on the rise, the iPhone's world wide reach is growing by leaps and bounds, and O2 says new iPhone models are just around the corner. Intel explains away what looked like a new iPhone technology leak, Microsoft is bringing Office Visual Basic scripting back to the Mac, the iTunes Store added two-tier pricing, Yahoo was hit with a surprise proxy battle -- not from Microsoft -- and Steve Jobs will be speaking to a sold out crowd at WWDC. This week's Quick Tip: Working with Dictionary's panel view.
68. Apple Weekly Report #125: iPhone Expansion, NBC and Zune, Apple’s Eco-stance http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.76Mb) Description: The iPhone machine is in full swing with carrier deals for over 20 new countries announced this week, Apple's lawsuit express dropped off a couple of passengers, Steve Jobs isn't making as much as he used to, Microsoft bailed on its Yahoo takeover, and NBC cozied up with the ever popular Zune. This week's Quick Tip: Viewing multiple images with Quick Look.
69. Apple Weekly Report #124: New iMacs, Apple Lawsuits, RIP GoLive & Speaker Reviews http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.16Mb) Description: The iMac broke the 3GHz barrier, and Apple's lawsuit train picked up another passenger. This time the suit is over iPod flash memory interfacing. Adobe killed GoLive, Tennessee is considering a digital download tax, the iTunes Store turned five, and AT&T may lower iPhone pricing. Ricky Spero makes a special guest appearance, and this week's Quick Tip: Locating login items.
70. Apple Weekly Report #123: Apple 2Q Earnings Report, Europe iPhone Sales, and NAB http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.53Mb) Description: Apple reported another record breaking quarter and bought a chip design company, the iPhone saw price cuts in Europe, Microsoft announced its dot-Mac-like Live Mesh, and we have our NAB wrap up. This week's Quick Tip: Scrolling in background windows.
71. Apple Weekly Report #122: Apple vs. NY and MS vs. Yahoo http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.57Mb) Description: Apple is seeing red over New York's Green logo, Adobe's 64-bit apps are coming to Windows first, Final Cut Server finally sees the light of day, iPhones get cheap in Germany. Microsoft's buyout battle with Yahoo is heating up, and Germany's iTunes Store now offers more than music. This week's Quick Tip: Fixing iPhone sync problems.
72. Apple Weekly Report #121: Apple Lawsuits & Crime, Pwned Macs, & Instinct http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.88Mb) Description: The Apple Lawsuit Zephyr VIP Passenger Car is beginning to get a little crowded, thanks to a new suit over the iMac's display capabilities, and two Apple executives cashed in on some stock while two retail employees tried to cash in on stolen iPhones. Adobe took Photoshop online, a MacBook Air suffered from some serious pwnage, a security company offered a Mac trojan horse warning, Apple topped another list, and Sprint's Instinct is gunning for the iPhone. This week's Quick Tip: Faster tabbed browsing in Safari 3.1.
73. Apple Weekly Report #120: The Microsoft, Sony and Yahoo Business Shuffle http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.89Mb) Description: Apple scratched one lawsuit off its list this week and put smiles on the faces of AirPort Extreme owners. Adobe offered some clarification on its iPhone Flash plans, Sony is considering an iPod-compatible music subscription service, Microsoft still has its sights on Yahoo, and a new Apple documentary is coming to the Wisconsin Film Festival. This week's Quick Tip: Quitting Leopard's Print Spools.
74. Apple Weekly Report #119: More Lawsuits, iPhone Launches, and WWDC http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.28Mb) Description: The Apple lawsuit train pulled into the station to pick up more passengers this week, the World Wide Developer Conference dates were finally announced, and the iPhone officially launched in Ireland and Austria. Lionsgate Films joined the iTunes Digital Copy program, Intel is jumping on the solid state drive bandwagon, the iPhone Dev Team is already working on an App Store hack, Adobe is bringing Flash to the iPhone, Apple updated the AirPort Express and Safari 3, and Jeff's Quick Tip of the Week: Menu bar translucency.
75. Apple Weekly Report #118: iPhone Enterprise & SDK Special Report http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.50Mb) Description: Apple finally updated the MacBook Pro, Microsoft was hit with another hefty EU fine and published an open letter to it's employees and Yahoo, and Congress is considering contract-free cell phone legislation. iTunes is now the number two music retailer, and Apple is hosting a special iPhone SDK event in a few days.
76. Apple Weekly Report #117: New MacBooks, EU Slaps Microsoft with More Fines http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.49Mb) Description: Apple finally updated the MacBook Pro, Microsoft was hit with another hefty EU fine and published an open letter to it's employees and Yahoo, and Congress is considering contract-free cell phone legislation. iTunes is now the number two music retailer, and Apple is hosting a special iPhone SDK event in a few days.
77. Apple Weekly Report #116: Microsoft’s Brave New World, and Requiem to HD DVD http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 28.28Mb) Description: Microsoft is trying to show its kinder, gentler side to developers, Toshiba bailed on its HD DVD format, and Apple introduced Xsan 2 while dropping the Xserve RAID from its product lineup. Also, Apple dropped iPod shuffle pricing and doubleTwist launched its media sharing and DRM-stripping software.
78. Apple Weekly Report #115 2008-02-11: iPhone and iPod touch Updates, Yahoo Snubs Microsoft http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.03Mb) Description: Apple released new iPhone and iPod touch models, the iPhone is going strong in the smart phone market, and yet another company is going after the company for patent infringement. Yahoo had a tough week, and Apple dropped out of NAB.
79. Apple Weekly Report #114 2008-02-04: Mega-Mergers, iPhone Security, & Pacemakers http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 25.76Mb) Description: Audible.com agreed to an Amazon buy out while Microsoft made a bid for Yahoo in an effort to hold off search giant Google. U.S. courts added another two years to Microsoft's antitrust follow up, iPods turned out to be safer for heart patients than previously thought, and a new iPhone security threat was discovered.
80. Apple Weekly Report #113 2008-01-26: Apple Earnings Report, and the MacBook Air http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.14Mb) Description: Apple reported its best quarter in the company's history, NBC may be warming up to Apple again, MacBook Air reviews are coming in, the 3G iPod nano now comes in pink, and developers have already jailbroken the iPhone 1.1.3 update.
81. Apple Weekly Report #113 2008-01-21: Macworld Expo and CES Wrapup http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.83Mb) Description: With Macworld Expo 2008 and CES behind us, Jeff and Bryan share their take on what happened, what was cool, and what went on behind the scenes when picking the TMO Editors' Choice Awards winners.
82. Apple Weekly Report 2008-01-05 #111: Apple’s Monopoly, and Down with HD DVD http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 26.54Mb) Description: Apple was hit with an antitrust lawsuit for its iPod and music sales tactics, Mac market share took a jump in December, and the iPhone and iPod touch had trouble telling time on New Year's eve. In the entertainment world, Sony finally saw the value in DRM-free music, Warner dealt a hard blow to HD DVD, and Apple's "Get a Mac" ads included the best commercial characters in 2007.
83. Apple Weekly Report #110 12-31-2007: Apple Innovations for 2007, and iTunes Wins and Losses http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 23.94Mb) Description: You win some, and you lose some: Apple's iPhone and Time Machine where named top innovations of the year, and it looks like the company struck a movie rental deal with Fox. Amazon, however, scored a couple of hits against Apple thanks to deals with Radiohead and Warner Music. Also, Wal-Mart had a movie download store. It's closed now, and no one noticed.
84. Apple Weekly Report #109 12-22-2007: The Military Mac and Intuit’s Desktop Bomb http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 28.54Mb) Description: An Apple rumor Web site is shuttering its doors, the Mac is stepping up to active duty with the Army, New York City pensioners are pushing forward with a lawsuit against the company, and the iPhone tops the Gen-Y Christmas wish list. Also, Apple is planning another New York store, a security update created Safari headaches, and Intuit proved that some updates cause more harm than good.
85. Apple Weekly Report #108 2007-12-15: The iPhone on Top, and Opera Guns for Microsoft http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.27Mb) Description: Apple's security track record for the week was mixed, Canadians can finally start watching TV -- or more specifically, they can start watching TV shows from the iTunes Store. The iPhone was named Time's gadget of the year, Opera went Netscape on Microsoft with an antitrust case in the EU, and Apple's "Get a Mac" campaign went retro.
86. Apple Weekly Report #107 2007-12-08: Apple Grows, CompUSA Goes Away, and Steve Jobs is CEO of the Ye http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 24.31Mb) Description: The Apple lawsuit game is still going strong, analysts are looking forward to a blockbuster holiday season thanks to the Mac, and Apple's newest store in New York City opened. Two new Get a Mac ads hit the air waves, AT&T is opening its wireless network to any hardware, and Steve Jobs was named CEO of the year. All that, and Jeff and Bryan feed the soon-to-be-gone CompUSA to the Context Machine.
87. Apple Weekly Report: Apple & Burst Make Nice, QuickTime Security, Steve Jobs Rules the Business http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.25Mb) Description: Apple and Burst managed to settle their differences over patents, and it only cost Apple $10 million. The iPhone invaded France, Google made a move for the 700MHz wireless spectrum, a QuickTime security flaw reared its ugly head, and it turns out Steve Jobs is the most powerful business person in the world.
88. Apple Weekly Report: Mac Update Extravaganza, Lawsuit Shuffle, & Semanticus Metamorphosis! http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.37Mb) Description: Apple's lawsuit standing was mixed this week: One case against the company was dismissed, but two more were filed. Mac OS X is selling well in Japan and the iPhone is selling well in the U.K., most everything with an Apple logo on it was updated, Google unleashed Android, and Apple's new ads take a few shots at Windows Vista.
89. Apple Weekly Report: The iPhone in Europe, Apple Legal Battles, & iPhone Updates http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.56Mb) Description: Apple had a happy and sad week. Happy: British and German customers got their hands on the iPhone this week, and Steve Jobs was named the second most influential person in the IT industry. Sad: It still has to face Burst in court over patent infringement claims, and former General Counsel Nancy Heinen's stock options defense began showing its ugly side.
90. Apple Weekly Report: Leopard Sales, NBC’s Take on Music Pricing, Mac Security, and Ted Landau in the http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 18.77Mb) Description: Mac OS X 10.5 sales are off to a good start, the MacBook was quietly upgraded, NBC is sure Apple is behind a music pricing crisis, and a new trojan horse for Mac OS X appeared. This week, TMO columnist and renowned author Ted Landau joins Jeff and Bryan for some Leopard talk in the Context Machine.
91. Apple Weekly Report: Apple’s Big Week - Leopard, Q4 Earnings, and Six Years of iPod http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.25Mb) Description: Apple had a busy week with the launch of Mac OS X 10.5, its stellar earnings report, and the iPod's sixth anniversary. Microsoft gave up its antitrust battle against the EU, and Greenpeace tried to defend its toxic iPhone report. Also, Jeff and Bryan share some Leopard tips.
92. Apple Weekly Report: Greenpeace’s Toxic iPhone, More Lawsuits, and the Leopard Countdown Begins [UPD http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.67Mb) Description: Even though Apple's iPhone complies with European hazardous chemical regulations, Greenpeace thinks it's still a toxic handful, and now a California group is ready to sue the Cupertino company over the findings. Apple CEO Steve Jobs said the iPhone and iPod touch will be open to third party developers come February, iTunes Plus tracks saw a nice price cut, and the Leopard count down begins. [Update: We have corrected the audio syncing issue and uploaded a new file. - Editor]
93. Apple Weekly Report: Apple and the Crazy World of iPhone http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.21Mb) Description: Apple and Orange are still bickering over details on bringing the iPhone to France, but that isn't stopping France Telecom from saying the deal is all sewn up. One couple is trying to ban the import of hard drive parts, and Jeff and Bryan feed the latest Hidden Dimensions column from TMO's afternoon editor, John Martellaro, to the context machine.
94. Apple Weekly Report: Apple Takes It on the Chin with Customers, Interview w/Chris Breen http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.56Mb) Description: Apple is facing criticism over some of its update and product control tactics, Verizon hopes to knock the iPhone down a notch with its Voyager phone, Time Warner wants a piece of the music download pie, and the iPhone lawsuits keep coming in. This week in the context machine, a special guest joins Jeff and Bryan to discuss Apple's relationship with customers.
95. Apple Weekly Report: iPhone Update, Microsoft Office 2008, and Amazon MP3 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.49Mb) Description: Apple dropped all kinds of updates this week, including the long-awaited iPhone 1.1.1 update with support for the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. Amazon launched its competitor to the iTunes Store, and Apple's general counsel moved on to greener pastures. What's it all mean? Jeff and Bryan try to figure that out in the Context Machine.
96. Apple Weekly Report: iPhone in Europe, Apple and the SEC, and NBC Direct http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 30.75Mb) Description: Apple is launching the iPhone in Europe, the SEC has a few questions for Steve Jobs, and NBC unveils its TV download service. Also, Jeff and Bryan take a look at iPhone pricing outside of the U.S., and take a closer look at NBC Direct in the Context Machine.
97. Apple Weekly Report: Apple and FCC Auctions, iTunes Movie Rentals, and iPhone Sales http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.81Mb) Description: This week Jeff and Bryan take a look at the pending FCC radio frequency auction, the possibility of iTunes movie rentals, Apple's one million iPhone mark, and the $100 credit for early iPhone buyers.
98. Apple Weekly Report: New iPods, Wireless iTunes Downloads, and iPhone Price Cuts http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.71Mb) Description: iPod-palooza! Apple updated the iPod shuffle and iPod nano, renamed the iPod to iPod classic, and introduced the iPod touch. Jeff and Bryan take a look at the new iPod line up, the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, and the iPhone price drop.
99. Apple Weekly Report: Lawsuits, NBC Bails on iTunes, and iPod Predictions http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 25.35Mb) Description: Apple deals with more lawsuits, NBC pulls out of the iTunes Store, and AT&T goes after iPhone unlocking companies. On the bright side, TV shows come to the U.K. iTunes Store, Apple may release new iPods next week, and Jeff has a special guest co-host.
100. Apple Weekly Report: Mac Games, Wikipedia Shenanigans, and Hacked iPhones http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.15Mb) Description: Jeff and Bryan have a full plate this week. Electronic Arts is releasing its games for the Mac, and this time they really mean it, Steve Jobs made it into California's Hall of Fame, Apple and other companies have been altering Wikipedia entries, and there's plenty of iPhone news, too.
101. Apple Weekly Report: Steve Jobs Stock Options, John Lennon, and Phantom iPhone Clones http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.24Mb) Description: Steve Jobs scored some serious Apple stock this week, and John Lennon joined the iTunes Store, but it's still too early for the obligatory "Come Together" Beatles references. The iPod played a part in an insider trading scam that went sour, hackers have found a less painful way to unlock the iPhone, and an iPhone clone is in the works. All that, and listeners let Jeff and Bryan know what they think about their assessment of Apple's new iMacs.
102. Apple Weekly Report: New iMacs, Numbers, and Fake Steve Jobs http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.84Mb) Description: Apple finally released new iMacs with a new brushed aluminum look, added Numbers to iWork, and bumped up .Mac storage. Jeff and Bryan take a look at Universal's foray into copy protection-free music, and Fake Steve Jobs loses his anonymity.
103. Apple Weekly Report: Apple Security and iPhone Complaints http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.64Mb) Description: New York offers Apple some suggestions on how to redesign the iPhone, a security researcher takes a harsh look at the company's security track record, and not every Apple review is a happy one.
104. Apple Weekly Report: Apple Q3 Earnings, Macs on the Rise http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.25Mb) Description: Apple reported another blockbuster quarter, Mac shipments hit a record high, and Steve Jobs seems to be allergic to device buttons. Also, Jeff and Bryan respond to listener comments in the Context Machine.
105. Apple Weekly Report: Apple On the Rise, and Mac and iPhone Security http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 18.65Mb) Description: Apple's stock hits an all time high, Steve Jobs and Jonathan Ive both score industry honors, the BlackBerry puts its sights on the iPhone, and OS X security takes a couple of hits. All that, and Jeff and Bryan respond to listener comments in the Context Machine.
106. Apple Weekly Report: Apple’s Market Power, and iPhone Envy http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.82Mb) Description: The iPhone is still the big guy on campus in the news world, but that doesn't mean it's the only topic worth discussing. This week, Jeff and Bryan analyze Apple's increasing dominance in the flash memory market, what analysts are saying about Apple's growth, the company's changing position in the corporate world, and what's in store for the iPod.
107. Apple Report: iPhone - The Apple and AT&T Steamroller http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 21.05Mb) Description: A week after the iPhone launch, Apple's combo iPod and smartphone is still going strong. This week Jeff and Bryan look at the iPhone market, Apple's climbing stock, and what the iPhone reviewers are getting right and wrong.
108. Apple Report: iPhone-palooza! http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 29.55Mb) Description: After all the hype, the iPhone is finally out. Jeff and Bryan attended Apple Store launch events, and share their perspective on the experience. They also have some first impressions -- both good and bad -- on Apple's highly anticipated entrance into the cellphone market.
109. Apple Report: iPhone Frenzy, Apple Marketshare, and EU Woes http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.80Mb) Description: The excitement and media hype leading up to the June 29 iPhone release has worked up to a fevered pitch, so Jeff and Bryan dive into what's behind the hyper-buzz. They also take a look at Apple's growing Mac market share, speculate on where the company could go if the iPhone proves to be a success, and recap Apple's ongoing iTunes battle with the E.U.
110. Apple Report: AWR 2007 -06-16: iPhone Apps, Safari 3, and WWDC Wrap Up http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 17.64Mb) Description: The Steve Jobs keynote at Apple's World Wide Developers Conference may not have been all that inspiring, but it certainly did stir up the pot. This week Jeff and Bryan sort out what happened now that the dust has settled, and take a look at the Safari 3 public beta, developing applications for the iPhone, and the Apple Developer Award winners.
111. Apple Report: WWDC Special Report http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.73Mb) Description: With the World Wide Developers Conference keynote from Apple CEO Steve Jobs under their belts, Jeff and Bryan take a look at what was said, what wasn't said. They also take a stab at sorting out what impact the return of EA games to the Mac and Web 2.0 applications for the iPhone will have on end users and developers.
112. Apple Report: That Zany ZFS http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 21.64Mb) Description: TMO's editor-in-chief Bryan Chaffin joins Ricky and Jeff this week to sort out how Sun's ZFS file system fits into the Mac OS X picture, and make a few World Wide Developers Conference predictions. Also, we send Ricky off to summer camp.
113. Apple Report: Mangling Music with Melodyne http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 18.39Mb) Description: After a recap of the week's Apple news, Ricky and Jeff dive into a one-of a kind Product Roundup. Learn about Melodyne, a pro-audio application you've definitely heard before -- though you probably didn't know it.
114. Apple Report: Strangling Internet Radio http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 21.51Mb) Description: Internet radio and the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board are locking horns over new music payment rates. Broadcasters say they are about to lose everything, the RIAA's SoundExchange disagrees, and Ricky and Jeff try to sort the whole mess out.
115. Apple Report: The Case of the Errant Stock Slide http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.82Mb) Description: The fallout from a faked memo only lasted half an hour, but millions of AAPL shares traded hands. In this Weekly Report, Ricky and Jeff look at who lost money, who made money, and how this all came to pass.
116. Apple Report: iPhone Mania Begins http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.30Mb) Description: The iPhone release is about a month away, and folks are starting to get jittery. In this week's Context Machine, Ricky and Jeff discuss iPhone sales projections, consumer interest, and the future of smartphones.
117. Apple Report: Green and Ubercasted http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.49Mb) Description: This week Ricky and Jeff gear the Context Machine to grind through Apple's open letter about its environmental aims. Who is Steve Jobs trying to please? Also, a Product Roundup on the extremely cool new application Übercaster.
118. Apple Report: Seeing Green, Nailing Nancy http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 18.20Mb) Description: In this Apple Report, Jeff and Ricky grind out a Context Machine interpreting Apple's financials and considering the stakes for the scot-free Fred Anderson, and the under-the-microscope Nancy Heinen.
119. Apple Report: Music, Up Close and Personal http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 27.24Mb) Description: Amanda Palmer, of the Boston-based band Dresden Dolls, joins Jeff and Ricky for a discussion on all corners of the music industry. Among the topics: the iTunes Store, Web 2.0, and the role of technology in making art.
120. Apple Report: Recapping a Crazy Week, Plus a Special Product Roundup http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.10Mb) Description: After a weird week with news all across the map, Ricky and Jeff take a timeout. This week's show will get you caught up on the news, and then -- in response to listener requests -- features a Product Roundup on their favorite speakers and headphones.
121. Apple Report: Down with DRM! http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 22.45Mb) Description: The wall of DRM that surround digital downloads showed its first real cracks this week, and TMO's Chief DRM Antagonist and Editor Bryan Chaffin returns to the Context Machine to talk about it.
122. Apple Report: Pimp My Creative Suite http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 21.96Mb) Description: This week's big news came from Adobe: Creative Suite 3 has been officially unveiled, and its a landmark. Jeff, and special guest Jay Nelson, Editor of Design Tools Monthly, explain why in this week's Context Machine.
123. Apple Report: AppleTV, XBox Killer (...?) http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 21.78Mb) Description: Greg Keene of TechDigs.net jumps into the Context Machine with Jeff and Ricky to talk about the story of the week: Apple TV. Also this week, National politics, Viral video, and Final Cut Pro converge with the 1984 Obama ad.
124. Apple Report: Vista (it doesn’t suck…) http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.68Mb) Description: Windows Vista has been out for more than a month now, and it increasingly looks no better than "not bad." In this week's Context Machine, a look at how Vista is becoming the albatross of the PC industry.
125. Apple Report: CS3 Building Buzz http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.97Mb) Description: Adobe's Creative Suite 3 is on its way, and Jeff is positively giddy. Ricky asks him what the hubbub is all about.
126. Apple Report: Fair Use Debate Coming in Congress http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.13Mb) Description: It's another political Weekly Report. Ricky and Jeff follow the Fruit Loops to find out who's defending what territory in the new FAIR USE Act.
127. Apple Report: Apple & Cisco, Microsoft & MP3s http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 18.75Mb) Description: The Apple-Cisco settlement and the Microsoft MP3 shutdown are this week's Context Machine fodder.
128. Apple Report: News Potpourri http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.96Mb) Description: It's been a slow news week, so Ricky and Jeff take it as an opportunity to catch up on some ongoing stories.
129. Apple Report: Putting Apple’s "Thoughts on Music" in Context http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.85Mb) Description: In response to Steve Jobs' "Thoughts on Music," it seems every industry exec, wall street analyst, and tech writer has something to say. So this week Ricky and Jeff sort out the commentary, the bluster, and the legal issues.
130. Apple Report: iPhone Analyses, Rounding Up Podcasting Mics http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.45Mb) Description: This week, Ricky and Jeff put the Apple/Cingular contract through the Context Machine. Then, they wrap up their series on podcasting mics.
131. Apple Report: The Week in Context, Plus Portable Audio Recording http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.66Mb) Description: This week the Apple Report podcast is back in classic form. A look at the Apple stock options probe, European regulation of DRM, and a Product Roundup of portable audio recorders.
132. Apple Report: Exhibitors Big and Small Sound off on MWSF http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.56Mb) Description: During MWSF, Ricky collected vendor reactions to the show. Find out -- straight from the horse's mouth -- what MWSF was like from the eyes of exhibitors.
133. Apple Report: Torpedoing Blu-Ray, MWSF in Context http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 23.96Mb) Description: Dave Hamilton joins Ricky and Jeff to machine some context around the Cisco/Apple screaming match and the porn industry's race away from Blu-Ray. Then, Ricky and Jeff pick their winners and losers of the week.
134. iPhone Blows Away Attendee Expectations http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 7.17Mb) Description: Apple's newest product even isn't yet legal to operate in the US, but the verdict is in: the iPhone is a killer product.
135. MWSF Predictions, Product Outlook http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.38Mb) Description: MWSF Is going to be a blowout this year: even if Apple lets us down, Macworld is packed with interesting products and exhibitors. This week's Report is a roundup of punditry and products to psych you up for the coming week.
136. Apple Report: Macworld Expo Orientation http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 28.39Mb) Description: As we roll into the New Year, and therefore another Macworld, Ricky and Jeff sit down with TMO's John Martellaro to set the stage for the Expo. Also, a discussion about Apple's love affair with secrecy.
137. Apple Report: More on PCM, Mics, iPod shuffle, and beaTunes http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.48Mb) Description: This week Ricky and Jeff mop up some stray stories from the week, and take a look at some great products including beaTunes and the iPod shuffle.
138. Apple Report: PRAM and Blu-Ray Rising http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 20.90Mb) Description: Dell has beaten Apple to shipping Blu-ray enabled machines, and phase-change memory technology is shaping up to be the biggest thing since flash memory. In this week's Context Machine, a look at the role Blu-ray and PCM are going to play. Also, a look at the Rode Podcaster USB mic.
139. Apple Report: Year in Review http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.25Mb) Description: What a year it's been, with a transition to Intel processors and Apple's expanding presence in digital media. In this week's Context Machine, it's 2006 in Review. In the Product Roundup, a quick look at the Behringer Ultravoice XM8500.
140. Weekly Roundup: Movie Downloads Diversify http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.38Mb) Description: Apple gets control of a critical digital distribution patent. Also, BitTorrent goes legit. Whaaah? This week's Context Machine looks at the movie industry's move to digital downloads. In the Product Roundup, hear three condenser mics compared, including the Behringer B-1.
141. Weekly Roundup: Your Guide to Holiday Shopping http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.19Mb) Description: Thanksgiving is over, so let the holiday buying binge begin! Ricky and Jeff give the Context Machine a rest in order to bring you their picks for the best holiday gifts on the market. Along the way, learn about the Shure KSM27.
142. Weekly Roundup: Zune’s Crash Landing http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 15.32Mb) Description: This week Microsoft launched the Zune portable media player. Ricky and Jeff use the Context Machine to handicap the new MP3 player playing-field. Also, Blue's Snowball USB condenser microphone.
143. Weekly Roundup: Portable Media Mergers and Microsoft Feature Creep http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.77Mb) Description: The Context Machine fodder: NVIDIA purchases Portal Player, and Microsoft will start selling TV shows over XBox 360. Also this week, the Shure SM7B in the Product Roundup.
144. Weekly Roundup: "Airport Superfly" on the Horizon http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.57Mb) Description: Apple is shipping 802.11n in Macs, even before the standard is finalized. Also, Cingular starts supporting music transfer to phones from computers. That's the Context Machine fodder; Samson's CL8 mic features in the Product Roundup.
145. Weekly Roundup: Cracking iTunes+iPod, Merging AMD+ATI http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.99Mb) Description: This week the Context Machine is back in action! Join Ricky and Jeff for a look at the top two stories of the week: the DVD Jon hack and the unfolding AMD/ATI merger. Shure's SM58 features in the Product Roundup.
146. Weekly Roundup: Corporate Mistakes, an Intro to Podcast Hardware http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.54Mb) Description: This week, a quick look at corporate screw-ups, big and small, from Apple's occasional virus on iPods to Sony's titanic battery recall. Also, a new feature on podcast equipment. We start by looking at Samson's easy-setup C03U, USB condenser microphone.
147. Weekly Roundup: Life, Macs, and MacLife\| http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.10Mb) Description: Mac magazines: do we need 'em? Tune in to this week's Context Machine to find out.
148. Weekly Roundup: Taking Control of TV http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.35Mb) Description: After a quick update on some interesting ongoing stories, Jeff Gamet and Ricky Spero tackle the topic of TV timeshifting. In the Product Roundup: eyeTV vs. TiVo.
149. Weekly Roundup: A Podcast Tour of PME http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.73Mb) Description: Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero phones in from the road to talk with TMO's Jeff Gamet about what's been going on at the Podcast and Portable Media Expo.
150. Weekly Roundup: Viral Video Goes Vroom http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.13Mb) Description: This week, amid a mash of news, both Google Video and YouTube made the headlines. In this week's Context Machine: Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet take a close look at Viral Video's dirty secrets, then discuss where it's headed. Here's a hint: iTV is involved, and your iPod.
151. Weekly Roundup: Unbox vs. iTunes (sort of…) http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 16.91Mb) Description: It was supposed to be a show about Amazon vs. Apple, but how much of a comparison can you draw when only Apple has the full package? For more on Apple's full package, listen in to TMO's Bryan Chaffin, Jeff Gamet, and Ricky Spero in this week's Context Machine.
152. Weekly Roundup: The 64-Bit Mac Smackdown http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.05Mb) Description: Apple off-handedly upgraded its iMacs with 64-Bit processors, and the MacBooks aren't far behind. In this week's Context Machine: how 64-bit Macs today will rocket past Windows Vista tomorrow.
153. Weekly Roundup: Legal Downloads for Free, Barring a (Likely) Screwup http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.97Mb) Description: Universal Music is planning to try to make ad money from music sales, and at the Roundup, we're not ready to write it off -- at least, not quite yet. Also, the final round in the iPod sweatshop story, this time with a twist of Chinese politics.
154. Weekly Roundup: A Creative Settlement http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 7.59Mb) Description: In the Context Machine: the legal Judo coming out of Apple and Creative is one of the most clever business maneuvers in tech history. Also: AOL beats iTunes to market in digital movie downloads.
155. Weekly Roundup: Sweatshops Part Deux, a Film Coming Soon to iTunes http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.77Mb) Description: This week's Context Machine Fodder: Apple did a PR victory lap in round 2 of the iPod sweatshop story, while a Lions Gate Executive runs his mouth about iTunes movie downloads.
156. Weekly Roundup: Developers Digging Leopard http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.18Mb) Description: WWDC has come and gone. Sure, there were new Macs and fancy software demos, but the real impact won't hit for a few months. If you want to know what's coming down the pike, you'll want to get up to speed on these core Leopard technologies and a new dawn for Mac Gamers.
157. Weekly Roundup Special: WWDC Keynote in Context http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.31Mb) Description: Congratulations: you'll be please to know you've lived long enough to hear about another Steve Jobs Keynote. Now, Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero and TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin can tell you whether you care.
158. Weekly Roundup: Dwindling Options http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.80Mb) Description: In the wake of a strange week and on the eve of WWDC, Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet try to hit as many stories as they can. From Apple's options, to software options for music notation; from Napster's options to Norway's, this show is a grab bag of Apple news.
159. Weekly Roundup: iTunes on Top http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.87Mb) Description: iTunes is still riding high. Let's see if TMO's Jeff Gamet can help Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero take it down. Also: what's missing from the Mac software cannon?
160. Weekly Roundup: The Watershed Moment for Mac Marketshare http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 8.72Mb) Description: ...or not? This week, a look at whether soon-to-be-announced pro-level Macs can further boost marketshare gains already underway for the Mac.
161. Weekly Roundup: Poker Politics http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.61Mb) Description: As a ban on internet poker looms, TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin and Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero dive right in to the politics of it all. Red meat for the religious right or Ralph Nader's dream legislation? It's a show poker players, politics junkies, and anyone who just likes a good fight won't want to miss.
162. Weekly Roundup: iPod Killing 101 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.36Mb) Description: Microsoft is taking on the iPod. How and why is this week's Context Machine fodder, along with Apple's stock option irregularities and National Semiconductor's PR blunder.
163. Weekly Roundup Special Edition: Bryan Chaffin on Bill Gates, Microsoft http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 19.43Mb) Description: It's a special show this week: as Bill Gates steps aside at Microsoft, Anchor Ricky Spero interviews TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin about Mac users' relationship with Windows, Microsoft, and the Man himself.
164. Weekly Roundup: Context Explosion http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 13.32Mb) Description: A Roundup favorite, Jeff Gamet, returns to the Context Machine to help sort out a smattering of news stories from the week.
165. Weekly Roundup: Welcome to iPod City http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 14.98Mb) Description: "Knock Knock....Who's earning 15 cents an hour?" You won't want to miss this week's show, where TMO's Dave Hamilton joins Anchor Ricky Spero to tackle iPod-building sweatshops and the torpedoed 'Net Neutrality bill.
166. Weekly Roundup: Conroe Benchmarks and The $130 Laptop http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.43Mb) Description: TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin joins Anchor Ricky Spero to talk about everything from Chinese censorship to headaches that Steve Jobs is giving Intel.
167. Weekly Roundup: Games on the iPod a Path to iPhone? http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.43Mb) Description: In this week's Context Machine: games on the iPod could be part of a plan to take mobile phones head-on.
168. Airing the Lawsuit Laundry http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.99Mb) Description: Lawyers, lawyers, everywhere! This week Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet breathe deep and dive in to a pile of lawsuits.
169. Weekly Roundup: How to Find New Music http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.00Mb) Description: Meet the real deal in music discovery in a special, product-focused Roundup.
170. Weekly Roundup: Apple Gets its Way http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.37Mb) Description: This week: Jeff Gamet and Ricky Spero power up the Context Machine to sort out a decision in Apple v. Apple, and change in the French political wind.
171. Apple, Napster, and Analysts, Oh My! http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.85Mb) Description: Apple ads, Napster tries free music, and analysts go under the gun in this week's Context Machine.
172. Weekly Roundup: A Way to Spend $12M http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.18Mb) Description: ...on games! Destineer Studios, a publisher that makes games for many platforms, including the Mac, just got some big bucks. Join TMO's Brad Cook in the Context Machine for a look at Mac gaming, and the possibility of iPod-ready Blu-Ray DVDs.
173. Weekly Roundup: Mac People, Meet Intel http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.40Mb) Description: What's worth $112 billion dollars, employs about 100,000 people, earned a paltry $1.4 billion in the last three months, and manufactures the perfect compliment to guacamole? This week in the Context Machine: get to know Apple's new best friend.
174. Weekly Roundup: Context Collage (file under ‘Porn’) http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.88Mb) Description: Think about it: iTunes on a plane, and Apple providing porn. This week's Context Machine churns through the news, including Apple and the airlines, Apple and explicit content, Apple and French politics.
175. Weekly Roundup: Boot Me Twice http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.82Mb) Description: With Apple now taking the lead, Windows XP on the Mac is moving from hack to reality. This week, Mac Geek Gab co-host John Braun joins Roundup Anchor Ricky Spero to answer the most important question: who cares?
176. Weekly Roundup: A Week of Apple News http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 4.68Mb) Description: This week, the Roundup cools down a little to look over the top news stories of the week. First in line: Apple Computer versus Apple Corps.
177. Weekly Roundup: Digging up the DRM Debate http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 12.90Mb) Description: Remember when people were all up in arms about DRM? As the iTunes Music Store careens towards its 3rd birthday, Editor Bryan Chaffin and Anchor Ricky Spero duke it out over the best way to move digital downloads into the future. A must-listen!
178. Weekly Roundup: Windows on a Mac, AOL’s Video Service, AmigoFish http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.37Mb) Description: This week: dual-booting Intel Macs, AOL's upcoming video service, and a look at Amigofish.com.
179. Weekly Roundup: New Intel Chips, Experiments in Download Pricing http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.40Mb) Description: In the Context Machine: Intel develops suburban housing -- no, wait, it's a quad-core processor. Plus a smorgasbord of iTunes pricing, total cost of PC ownership, and Oragami
180. Weekly Roundup: Classy Products, Stinky Products http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.40Mb) Description: TMO Editor Bryan Chaffin and Ricky Spero grind Napster, Microsoft, and slick branding through the Context Machine. Also: who wants a $100 iPod case?
181. The Weekly Roundup: Patentpalooza http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.54Mb) Description: It's Patentpalooza: John Kheit and Ricky Spero grind some Apple patents through the Context Machine.
182. Weekly Roundup: Podcasting Going Corporate, Amazon and Music Downloads http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.58Mb) Description: Is podcasting going corporate? Two TMO podcast hosts, Ricky Spero and Dave Hamilton, rev up the Context Machine to find out. Also: subscription music, Amazon style.
183. Roundup: Windows on Macs, the Flash Economy, Video Airport Express http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 10.50Mb) Description: Jeff Gamet returns to the Roundup to join Ricky Spero in the Context Machine. Find out which of the week's stories actually matter!
184. Weekly Roundup: Sizing Up Verizon, Google, Adobe http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 8.84Mb) Description: Ricky Spero and Jeff Gamet in the Context Machine: Does V-Cast really compete with iTunes? Who actually wants to buy Napster? Where's Creative Suite 3?
185. Weekly Roundup: TMO Context Machine Unveiled http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 9.78Mb) Description: Bryan Chaffin joins Ricky Spero to debut the TMO Context Machine. They let loose on two stories: Jobs at Disney, and the prognosis for iPod/iTunes competition.
186. Weekly Roundup: January 21, 2006 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 5.52Mb) Description: In this Weekly Roundup Podcast, Ricky Spero brings you the news about the growth of the iTunes/iPod juggernaut. Also, time to get your keister back in med-school.
187. Weekly Roundup: Jan 15, 2006 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 6.63Mb) Description: This week: Who knew people other than Apple made cool products? Tune in for an uber-product-roundup in the wake of the Macworld Expo. Also: DOWN WITH ANALYSTS!
188. Special Edition Keynote Predictions Roundup http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 4.04Mb) Description: This mid-week roundup takes a quick look at who got what wrong in their Macworld Keynote Predictions. Plus, hear Ricky Spero unscripted!
189. Weekly Roundup: Jan 8th, 2006 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 8.36Mb) Description: Apple may not have been at CES, but the companies that were spent a lot of time chasing the iPod and iTunes. Also, a CES product roundup.
190. Weekly Roundup: Jan 2nd, 2006 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 7.54Mb) Description: The first show of the New Year is here! The top story: a changing landscape in 2006.
191. Weekly Roundup: Dec. 22nd, 2005 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 7.27Mb) Description: The Roundup comes a little early this week, in an attempt to steer clear of holiday madness, but the news is just as juicy as ever.
192. Weekly Roundup: Dec. 16th, 2005 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 7.22Mb) Description: Ricky Spero is back today, delivering this podcast full of Mac news tidbits from the past week.
193. Weekly Roundup: Dec. 9th, 2005 http://mint.macobserver.com/fe... download (audio/mpeg, 11.77Mb) Description: TMO presents the Weekly Roundup Podcast, your source for the top headlines in Mac and iPod news. Each week The Mac Observer's Ricky Spero covers the territory, paints the picture, and fills in the gaps. It's like stealing notes after you missed the meeting. Or maybe five meetings. Consecutively.