theSync
Will Mapp is a technologist and futurist with over 30 years of digital technology experience and he's seen and experienced all of the hype.theSync is a weekly peek at the weird, wild, web of the technology industry. Stay up-to-date, and ahead of the curve by listening to a distillation of the latest technology news by the one of the industry's most seasoned thought leaders. Will brings 30 years of technology product and service experience to theSync, peppered with a healthy serving of cynicism about technology's hype-fueled media machine. He share's his thoughts on what's real, what's nuts, and what's broken about the technology industrial complex. Will is featured weekly on First News 570, has been featured on Fox News Radio, and is the host of The Cloud: Digital Technology. Decoded.New episodes are dropped weekly. Some episodes feature recorded segments of theSync from First News 570.Please rate and subscribe to theSync.Please email comments and topic suggestions to: [email protected].(C) MMXXIV Astrid IntermediaAll Rights Reserved.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2017
Episode 87: theSync: Project Ara and the ERA of Phone as PC
Motorola announced a great new modular smartphone project last week. This week, Will shares his thoughts about Project Ara and Motorola's new hotness.
00:01:45 |
Mon 04 Nov 2013
Episode 86: theSync: The New iPad Recap
Last week, Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a Retina Display and a new iPad Air with more power. This week, Will shares everything you need to know about Apple's new iPads. Read More: http://ww…
00:02:34 |
Mon 28 Oct 2013
Episode 85: theSync: Windows 8.1 Fall Tablet Roundup
It's been a while since we last spoke about Windows 8.1. A lot of syncers love Microsoft's tablet operating system and personally I think Microsoft's Metro experience is better than iOS and Android.…
00:02:49 |
Sun 20 Oct 2013
Episode 84: theSync: What is Responsive Design?
Mobile devices now account for 57% of Internet traffic. After years or encouraging people to get websites, you now need to have a responsive website. This week on theSync, Will helps you understand…
00:02:45 |
Sun 13 Oct 2013
Episode 83: theSync: Mom, I Love You, but You Shouldn't Have a Smartphone
It can be hard for featurephone users to make the switch to a smartphone. Over the weekend, Will spent a ridiculous amount of time getting his mom setup with her new 1 cent iPhone. This week, Will …
00:02:44 |
Mon 07 Oct 2013
Episode 82: theSync: 5 Tips to Make Your Business Mobile Friendly
Will's be on a tare talking about iOS and Android features and how you can get the most of iOS7. This week on theSync, Will share's 5 tips to help you make your business more mobile friendly. Read …
00:02:50 |
Sun 29 Sep 2013
Episode 81: theSync: Getting the Most Out of iOS7
Apple released their latest mobile operating system, iOS7 last week. iOS7 has over 200 new features, most of which you will not use. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 quick tips for getting the m…
00:02:30 |
Mon 23 Sep 2013
Episode 80: theSync: The iPhone5S Defended
Apple released the iPhone5S last week, and Will took a lot of heat from Twitter because he said that Apple latest, greatest, 64-bit smartphone is the most powerful computing smartphone on the planet.…
00:03:00 |
Sun 15 Sep 2013
Episode 79: theSync: The Samsung Galaxy Gear Distilled
Last week, Samsung released a new smart watch for geeks needing a new timepiece. The Galaxy Gear is good looking, solid, and colorful, but is it ready for real smartwatch usage? This week on theSyn…
00:02:44 |
Sun 08 Sep 2013
Episode 78: theSync: 5 Hopes and Wishes for Apple's 9/10 Announcement
As promised, we've returned to satiate your hunger for more Apple all of the time. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 hopes and wishes that will come true at Apple's September 10th announcement. W…
00:02:10 |
Sun 01 Sep 2013
Episode 77: theSync: Rollin' with the Android NDK
We've been busy writing Android apps this past year, and one particular project involves porting legacy code written for Windows over to Android in order to maintain existing functionality with a tab…
00:02:08 |
Sun 25 Aug 2013
Episode 76: theSync: 5 Great Back-to-School Apps
Up here in DC, kids are already back-to-school. Honestly, it's a shame, back in the day, we used to start the school year the day after Labor Day. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 great back-to-…
00:02:41 |
Sat 17 Aug 2013
Episode 75: theSync: 5 Ways to Differentiate Your Android App
This week on theSync, Will shares 5 tips for helping you differentiate your Android app. He's interested in knowing how much haterade he will get for suggesting that apps no longer remain silent and…
00:02:08 |
Mon 12 Aug 2013
Episode 74: theSync: Smartphone Week in Review
A lot happened last week in the mobile work last week. Google, Motorola, Nokia, and even Acer had something to release, talk about, and brag about in the industry. This week, Will recaps last week'…
00:01:55 |
Tue 06 Aug 2013
Episode 73: theSync: Chromecast vs. Apple TV
El Goog released the Chromecast last week and people have been comparing Google's new streaming device against the Apple TV. Will compares the Chromecast and the Apple TV and picks a digital content…
00:02:25 |
Sun 28 Jul 2013
Episode 72: theSync: 5 Moto X Leaks I'm Looking Forward To
After all of the spy photos, artist renderings, and leaked specs, the Motorola will be announcing their new flagship smartphone, the Moto X, on August 1st in Texas. This week on theSync, Will shares…
00:02:25 |
Sun 21 Jul 2013
Episode 71: theSync: The Art of Digital Storytelling
Will was once again hosting WEAA's Briefcase Radio. This week on theSync, Will shares 5 ways to better communicate your business for Web 2.0.
00:02:48 |
Tue 16 Jul 2013
Episode 70: #STEM nation at the Afram Festival
It's hotter than July out here! Wait a minute it is July! Will was hanging out with a bunch of techpreneurs and STEM students at the STEMnation tent at Baltimore's annual Afram Festival. Will shar…
00:02:15 |
Mon 08 Jul 2013
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