In this episode we share our thoughts on Apple's Wanderlust event, including the new Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. What does the new A17 Pro tell us about the forthcoming M3 chip? Is Apple's re-designed GPU actually faster? And there's some good news for Apple customers in the UK! AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Apple Store on Amazon USA Store: https://amzn.to/3rInBt9 UK Store: https://amzn.to/3gFyUw4 CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Pete's Joke & Intro Banter 0:04:17 Podcast Update 0:05:59 Wonderlust Event 0:07:15 Apple Watch saved my life 0:11:25 Mac (lack of) updates 0:12:46 Vision Pro updates 0:17:38 Apple Watch Series 9 0:22:28 Erin lost her phone in the fridge 0:24:32 Finger tapping gesture 0:27:12 Watch Series 9 screen brightness 0:29:22 Apple's environmental credentials (soldered-on SSDs) 0:37:37 Apple Watch Ultra 2 0:38:25 iPhone 15 0:46:45 Erin Explains: USB-C 0:51:42 iPhone 15 Pro 0:58:32 A17 Pro chip - what it tells us about M3 1:03:52 A17 Pro GPU - Apple redesigned shaders - ray tracing 1:08:12 iPhone 15 Pro camera 1:15:58 UK Prices - good news! 1:18:17 Conclusions

How excited are you about the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro? Is Dynamic Island a great piece of innovation, or an elaborate disguise for a pill cutout? Has Apple Watch saved your life, and will Apple Watch Ultra fit on your wrist? Will you be rushing out to buy new AirPods Pro 2? We give our thoughts, and enjoy a bit of banter on the "Far Out" Apple Event. Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro & Banter 0:04:39 Viewer/Listener Comment 0:08:54 News: Lenovo T1 Glasses 0:11:25 Apple Event 0:16:20 Apple Watch Saved My Life 0:19:02 Apple iPhone 14 0:46:24 A16 Chip 0:50:39 Dynamic Island 0:55:10 Apple Watch 0:57:55 Apple Watch SE 1:00:18 Apple Watch Ultra 1:10:05 AirPods Pro 2 1:13:24 Conclusion #apple #appleevent #iphone14 #applewatch #applewatchultra #airpodspro

In this podcast, sponsored by Farnell, we discuss some customer service stories, and preview the products we might see at the "Far Out" Apple Event. Visit Farnell: https://www.farnell.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:33 TikTok caught spying on users... again 00:03:39 YouTube Shorts 00:06:33 Dodge Charger EV Concept 00:09:54 AMD Zen 4 - Ryzen 7000 announcement 00:12:33 Apple Far Out Event 00:17:54 Thank you Farnell! 00:19:24 Customer Service Stories 01:01:45 The Rumour Mill #podcast #farnell #apple #farout #iphone14

In this episode we'll be focusing on AI - is Google's LaMDA really sentient, as Blake Lemoine believes? AI and Machine Learning technologies are advancing at a pace, which raises some thought-provoking questions about the future... and whether machines can actually be considered alive. LaMDA Transcript: https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917 Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:13 Fold 4 and Flip 4 00:08:31 Facebook sharing "deleted" data to the police 00:10:14 More tech news 00:13:29 The rise of AI tools 00:33:03 LaMDA 00:59:25 The Rumour Mill #lamda #ai #google #appleglasses #airpodspro #Samsungflip #Samsungflip4 #Samsungfold #Samsungfold4 #ameca #framework #facebook #technology #geek

In this episode we talk about the recent fallout on YouTube over the discovery of some flaws with Apple's M2 and we share our thoughts on whether it's better to upgrade the SSD or the RAM in your M2 MacBook Air. Visit Farnell: https://farnell.com Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:45 A brief talk about LaMDA 00:06:12 Microsoft Teams has an update 00:07:40 3D Printing 00:16:00 M2's flaws and upset YouTubers 00:22:06 Faster SSD or more RAM? #Apple #podcast #M2 #ssd #macbook #macbookpro #macbookair

In this episode we round up some of the performance data from the early M2 MacBook Pro 13" reviews, and see how it compares to M1, M1 Pro (binned and non-binned versions) and M1 Max. There's also a couple of key things that Apple forgot to tell us about... 🤔 Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:46 News: Alexa speaks like dead people 00:08:08 News: Apple Watch saves swimmer 00:11:37 News: Twitter goes blogging 00:16:32 M2 MacBook Pro 13" 00:57:53 Rumour Mill #Apple #podcast #M2

Apple has responded to criticisms about the new Stage Manager feature in iPadOS 16 only being available on M1 iPads... but have they been telling porky pies about the reasons why? 🤔 Send your name to space: https://www.nasa.gov/send-your-name-with-artemis/ CHAPTERS ========== 00:00 Intro 02:39 News 07:04 Pete's thoughts on WWDC & MacBook Pro 13" M2 20:42 Stage Manager 47:25 Rumour Mill #Apple #podcast #stagemanager

This episode was brought to you by Farnell, your global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions. https://uk.farnell.com In this episode we're talking about the latest evolution of Apple Silicon: M2. Are we excited by the release announcement... or disappointed? And what do we think of the new M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro 13"? CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro and banter 0:09:05 News: 10 years of Retina display 0:12:04 News: why Stage Manager is M1 iPad only 0:15:13 More banter 0:17:59 Farnell and IoT 0:27:36 Apple M2: excitement or disappointment? 1:12:24 The Rumour Mill 1:14:09 Conclusion #Farnell #apple #podcast

At WWDC 2020, Apple surprised everyone in the tech community with the launch of Apple Silicon for Mac and an announcement that they would transition the entire Mac line-up away from Intel. Since we are almost at WWDC 2022, we thought we'd chat about the impact the M1 chips have had, and our experiences with the M1, M1 Pro and M1 Max computers. CHAPTERS ========= 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:43 Elon still hasn't bought Twitter 0:05:57 Tales of terrible employers 0:19:54 Two Years of Apple Silicon 1:00:14 The Rumour Mill 1:14:16 Conclusion #podcast #Apple #AppleSilicon

Apple have discontinued the last remaining iPod model - the iPod Touch. This is the end of an era! In this episode we remember the various iPod models (including the Classic, Mini, Nano, Shuffle and Touch), and talk about what made them so brilliant. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro & Banter 0:01:10 Sony Launch WH1000-XM5 0:06:56 Other News 0:07:58 Goodbye iPod 1:09:50 The Rumour Mill 1:16:05 Conclusion #Podcast #Apple #iPod

In this podcast episode, we discuss Apple's new self-service repair programme. Is it environmentally friendly, and do we think it's a win for Right to Repair? Naturally we also need to discuss Apple's new 3m Thunderbolt 4 cable... and Erin's haircut. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro & Banter 0:10:29 Elon Musk buying Twitter 0:14:14 Apple's Director of Machine Learning Quits: WFH 0:20:12 Google Pixel Watch Accidentally Leaked 0:22:52 Buying Virtual Land in the Metaverse 0:24:47 Apple's $159 3m Thunderbolt 4 Cable 0:37:27 Apple Self-Service Repair 0:54:48 The Rumour Mill 1:06:05 Conclusion #Podcast #Apple #RightToRepair

In this episode, we talk about the various Mac Pro models, their releases, and whether we think WWDC will see the conclusion of the Apple Silicon transition. What might an Apple Silicon Mac Pro look like? Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theconstantgeekerypodcast Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:07 News 0:08:10 What the Duck? 0:12:33 Evolution of the Mac Pro 0:52:43 The Rumour Mill 1:00:12 Conclusion #Apple #AppleSilicon #podcast

In this episode we talk to Erin about her computing experience and what it would be like for her to try and buy her first Apple Mac. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:50 News 0:12:15 Erin's Fashion Tips 0:14:06 Erin's Phone Tips 0:16:36 Non-techy Mac Buying 0:45:48 The Rumour Mill 0:54:30 Conclusion #Apple #AppleSilicon #podcast

In this episode we're discussing the new 27" Mac Studio display. Should it have HDR, ProMotion (120 Hz)... and maybe be a little cheaper? We also get Pete's live first reaction to the Mac Studio, and talk about SSD upgradeability. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro & general Erin abuse 0:02:59 News 0:06:34 Pete reacts to Mac Studio 0:10:58 Erin's old-school tech 0:13:13 Mac Studio Display reviews 0:40:04 Mac Studio teardown & SSD upgrades 0:45:48 The Rumour Mill 0:54:30 Conclusion #Apple #MacStudioDisplay #MacStudio

In this episode we discuss the Mac Studio and what it means for the Apple Silicon transition and the new Mac Pro. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:17 News 0:10:54 Mac Studio and Mac Pro Thoughts 0:58:04 The Rumour Mill 1:02:34 Conclusion #Apple #M1Ultra #MacStudio

In this podcast episode we talk about the rumoured releases for Apple's upcoming Spring event. Will we see new Apple Silicon Macs? Will the Apple M2 be released? Does it even exist yet? New 27" iMac or iMac Pro? Let us know what you're looking forward to. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00 Intro 1:04 The News 3:21 The Rumour Mill 59:30 Conclusion

If you pay for AppleCare, are you just putting money in Apple's pocket for no good reason? Do you even need additional coverage, or will consumer protections cover you? We consider this question in today's podcast, based on some of our business experiences. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00 Intro 3:19 The News 10:50 Should You Buy AppleCare? 34:19 The Rumour Mill 45:07 Conclusion

In this episode we talk about the tendency in tech to try to re-invent things that don't really need re-inventing. This seems especially prevalent in the automotive industry... VW & Tesla we're looking at you! Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:04 The News 0:18:47 Needless Re-invention 0:46:40 The Rumour Mill

In this episode we are talking about the possibility of stalkers abusing Apple's AirTags, and considering whether it's a specific flaw in Apple's design, or just a problem generally with these types of devices. We also talk about Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition and Pete does the worst ever jingle for the Rumour Mill. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:04 The News 0:21:41 Stalky McStalkTag 0:54:24 The Rumour Mill 1:08:59 Conclusion

Season 3 opens with a discussion on the state of the video game collector market... what's the reason for these crazy prices? Is there a scam happening? We also present highlights from CES where Intel, AMD, nVidia and Qualcomm all announced new chips aimed squarely at Apple's M1! Check out Karl Jobst's brilliant content on the video game scam: https://youtu.be/rvLFEh7V18A https://youtu.be/mKbuNwS-gaI Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​ ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ ) CHAPTERS ========== 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:44 Channel Update 0:09:16 The News 0:11:58 CES Highlights 0:35:56 Video Game Pricing Scam 1:07:11 The Rumour Mill 1:17:45 Conclusion