Upgrade
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 95 minutes
- Episodes
- 580
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
400: Draft of the Ages
It's episode 400! We evaluate the forward-looking predictions we made back in episode 300, and then draft stories we'll be talking about over the next hundred episodes! Also, an Apple TV+ movie won B…
01:40:12 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
399: The Mysteries of Thunderbolt
Jason's got the new Mac Studio and Studio Display and it's time for his complete review. We also discuss where the M2 chip might appear, and what the Mac will look like in 2023.
01:38:04 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
398: I Thought About the Ultra, Then I Laughed
John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about the Mythical Mid-Range Mac Minitower, the distortion of the iMac over time, the modular possibilities offered by the Apple Studio Display, and other fallout fr…
01:54:29 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
397: My Favorite Amount of Transistors
It's not every day that Apple introduces an entirely new Mac line. But on March 8, that's exactly what happened. Jason, Myke, and special guest Stephen Hackett discuss the new Mac Studio and Studio D…
01:41:14 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
396: The 2022 March Event Draft
Our most speculative draft yet! Jason and Myke refuse to wait for Apple. Instead, they predict what will happen at Apple's next product launch--whenever it might happen.
01:34:49 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
395: This App May Kill You
Jason imagines a future iOS App Store improved by sideloading, Myke gets back into reading digital comics, and both of them have a very strongly worded wish list involving the rumored big new iMac.
01:12:31 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
394: Historic Dongletown
This week Jason and Myke both revive some classic hardware that hits them right in the feels. Also, there's a confusing set of Apple event rumors, and Apple tries to address AirTag security concerns.
01:38:01 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
393: Nothing Is So Perfect™
It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of several dozen Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company i…
01:45:45 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
392: The Whimsy Committee
Apple made a ton of money and released a ton of betas with new features. Face ID works with masks, Universal Control causes the soul of the Mac pointer to leave its body, the iPad relies on legacy no…
01:52:49 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
391: They're Great Uphill
Myke and Jason discuss the mysteries of Apple's car project, and express confusion about Apple's 2022 product release schedule. And at last, France makes a big box-related move.
01:22:22 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
390: 🦓🦅🦜🐧
Apple seems to have a settled on a strategy for handling demands to open up payment processing and external web links, and we're frustrated by the decision. Following a silly Wall Street Journal arti…
01:31:35 |
Mon 17 Jan 2022
389: I Have Extra Buttons
We discuss why it's useful to take time every once in a while to pull back and look at the big picture instead of getting bogged down in the day-to-day grind. Also, Jason built himself a tool to make…
01:25:57 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
388: The Year of the Headset
We spend our first episode of 2022 discussing what we think Apple will do this year. Is it finally time for an Apple product you put on your face? Jason and Myke also discuss changes they're planning…
01:41:43 |
Mon 03 Jan 2022
387: The 2021 Upgradies
As the year comes to an end, it's time for the Eighth Annual Upgradies! Myke and Jason discuss their favorites of 2021, take the input of many Upgradians, and hand out awards in numerous categories!
02:28:08 |
Mon 27 Dec 2021
386: The Tube Man Ecosystem
In this Upgrade Holiday Special, Jason and Myke answer the holiday-themed questions of Upgradians everywhere.
01:27:26 |
Mon 20 Dec 2021
385: Millie Metre
Myke is back from vacation with a lot of follow-up for Jason about last week's show. Also: the official Upgrade Draft championship trophy is unveiled, and we discuss Apple's forthcoming VR headset an…
01:33:08 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
384: Don't Fear the Laser
With Myke on assignment, Dan Moren joins Jason to discuss the features Apple hasn't yet delivered in 2021 and its product lineup for 2022. Then Jason breaks down the new e-readers you could use to re…
01:40:42 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
383: Dongletown Hotel
This week Myke and Jason are both in Pacific Time, and Myke has some tech travel observations. Meanwhile, Jason's been exploring Shortcuts on the Mac. Plus: Mac AirPlay quirks and an Apple lawsuit!
01:23:00 |
Mon 29 Nov 2021
382: Hey Car, Stop
Apple's car project is back in the news, but is the company's ambition in this area unrealistic? Also: Qualcomm spoils it for Apple, Apple employees get a new date to return to work, and there's some…
01:20:25 |
Mon 22 Nov 2021
381: Get Used to Disappointment
This week Apple revises a child-protection feature, tries to avoid links in apps, launches a new business service, and welcomes some Netflix... games?... to the App Store. Oh boy!
01:13:57 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
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