
Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 593 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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The week everybody left Apple.
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It's Thanksgiving week, and Myke and Jason are using the occasion to draft their favorite Apple TV shows. There's also some drama at the Rumor Roundup corral involving Apple's succession planning, and Google engineers AirDrop for Android.
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Tim Cook's succession planning hits another gear, Tesla may be embracing CarPlay, Apple shifts its iPhone release plans, and Jason considers the place of the iPad Pro today after traveling with it for a week.
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These guys are pretentious and out of touch, with poor takes. Especially the American, the Brit is slightly more tolerable. Every time I give them another try, I regret it by the end of the first episode. Listen to ATP or something else.
There are a lot if ads. I mean a ton of ads. I don’t rate podcast I listen to poorly unless the ads are invasive and cumbersome. I get it there is an ad free subscription but every mid YouTuber and podcaster has a subscription it’s a solution and is lazy. People aren’t going to subscribe to a podcast on top of everything else.
Get a few high value reads instead of just accepting everything and shoehorning it in. It’s really bad in this state fellas. Hated to do this but it’s too many unnecessa... more
I look forward to this every Tuesday morning. It goes straight to the next podcast in my playlist.
lots of fun, great show.
Why does so much political opinion have to be in a tech podcast? Sure, some topics require current politics, but they refuse to acknowledge both sides of an argument and mainly spew their opinion instead of being unbiased. Weeks with no politics are great, weeks with it aren’t.
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Discussions revolve around how technology, particularly products from Apple, influences various aspects of everyday life. Topics cover updates on Apple's hardware and software releases, including in-depth analysis of new devices and features, alongside cultural relevance and competition in the tech market. Engaging conversations reflect not only on tech trends but also personal experiences related to technology and its impact on society, making it approachable for both tech enthusiasts and casual listeners. The hosts maintain a balance of thoughtful insights and humor, which can help listeners feel connected to the content and the hosts themselves.
Listeners can expect a blend of product announcements, competitive analysis, and personal an... more
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Recent guests on Upgrade include:
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2. Stephen Hackett
3. Phil McCarty
4. David Dong
5. Federico Viticci
6. James Thompson
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