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
300: It's So Hard to Predict the Future
It's episode 300! This week Myke and Jason draft stories from the next hundred episodes of Upgrade, and we answer all of your questions about the podcast.
01:50:08 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
299: My Gut Says Yes and No
This week we talk Apple's commitment to its video streaming service, Spotify and the future of podcasting, and then Myke at the Movies skips school to watch "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." #saveferris
02:01:00 |
Mon 25 May 2020
298: Copy Copy Copy, Paste Paste Paste Paste
Apple Stores are reopening in many parts of the world, but should you go? Also, TSMC plans to build a factory in the U.S., TV shows are being produced remotely during the lockdown, and Apple News+ t…
01:23:40 |
Mon 18 May 2020
297: Factual Controller
This week Jason and Myke ponder the mysteries of the 13-inch MacBook Pro(s), an online-only WWDC, BBC job titles, IKEA orders, and their least-favorite Apple products ever.
01:29:14 |
Mon 11 May 2020
296: You Wouldn't Believe The Stuff I Know
This week Mark Gurman joins us to discuss how Apple is handling its product plans during the pandemic! Then Myke and Jason discuss the new 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Jason finally gets to tell his tale…
01:59:13 |
Mon 04 May 2020
295: Leave the Podcast at the Beep
Our hosts are the target audience for Apple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and we've got their full review. Then we ponder the balance of power between governments and tech giants over COVID-19 B…
01:36:00 |
Mon 27 Apr 2020
294: The Phone Was Full of Sawdust
Apple tweaks the Mac's battery settings, a new iPhone SE arrives, the first reviews of the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro are in, and Apple's over-ear AirPods seem to be creeping closer.
01:24:37 |
Mon 20 Apr 2020
293: Opt In Your Face
Apple and Google join up to trace virus contacts, a bunch of TV shows are available for free, and Bloomberg adds a bit of normalcy by reporting about the next generation of iPhones. Finally, Myke at …
01:54:09 |
Mon 13 Apr 2020
292: Don't Look Over There!
How will COVID-19 change the future of consumer technology? Why is Zoom the videoconferencing tool of the moment, and why has it had so many security and privacy issues? We also discuss Amazon's abil…
01:46:05 |
Mon 06 Apr 2020
291: The Ugly Potatoes Are Used for Fries
This week Myke got a new iPad Pro, so he and Jason compare notes. Then we enter the Conspiracy Room™ for talk about that iPad, pro iPad apps, and ARM Macs. Plus: Whimsical iPad cursors and ol' Tim "C…
01:25:20 |
Mon 30 Mar 2020
290: You Are The Button
Jason's got the new MacBook Air and iPad Pro, so it's time to dig in. But we're also excited about the new iPad Magic Keyboard, iPad cursors, and... the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar?
01:51:13 |
Tue 24 Mar 2020
289: Not So Fast, Uma Thurman
This week your WFH hosts offer advice to newly homebound workers, discuss how the global pandemic has affected all corners of Apple's business, and leave a little time for speculation about future Ap…
01:29:34 |
Mon 16 Mar 2020
288: Are We Being Punked?
COVID-19 continues to upend tech industry plans, a report suggests new Apple devices with new display tech, and we get excited about the possibility of a proper mouse cursor in iPadOS 14.
01:09:43 |
Mon 09 Mar 2020
287: Constant Applause
So is Apple really releasing a Smart Keyboard with a built-in trackpad? That's the latest report, and Jason and Myke have a lot of questions about it. And in Upstream, Disney+ gets its "expensive NBC…
01:29:05 |
Mon 02 Mar 2020
286: You Can't Make Me Change My Pocket
Clearing up controversies about pockets and malware, the coronavirus affects Apple's business, and news reports surface involving ARM Macs and default apps on iOS.
01:11:58 |
Mon 24 Feb 2020
285: Mac Pros for Mac Pros
Myke met the people for whom the Mac Pro was made, and reports back with details. Jason tries to combat confusion about whether the Mac is really being attacked by malware and explains what Apple is …
01:16:35 |
Mon 17 Feb 2020
284: We're In the Ear Business
Why did Apple release surprising new beta features this month? We discuss what it might mean for the future of Mac app development, iPad Pro accessories, and the processors powering future Macs. And …
01:21:33 |
Mon 10 Feb 2020
283: The Anger of the Panel
It's time for our annual dive into the Six Colors Apple Report Card, as Jason and Myke interpret the scores and comments of 65 Apple-watchers and add their own views on where the company is succeedin…
01:51:41 |
Mon 03 Feb 2020
282: The iPad at 10
It's the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the iPad! Myke and Jason discuss why the seeds of the iPad's success were visible on day one, the changes in the iPad's life cycle over time, and how …
01:39:23 |
Mon 27 Jan 2020
281: Your Historical Knowledge Has Been Noted
We close the book on the 2010s with a special draft of Apple keynotes and media events from the past decade, joined by special guest Stephen Hackett. And in Upstream news, it's a busy season of annou…
01:39:45 |
Tue 21 Jan 2020
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