Clockwise

WWDC expectations, how we squeeze more life out of older gadgets, our search engine habits, and the next craft projects tech will help us with. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Karissa Bell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback

Whether we've bought anything from social media ads, if we'd use a dumb phone, our thoughts on screenless fitness trackers like Whoop and Fitbit Air, and tech hardware that feels purpose-built for us. Guest Starring: Alex Cox and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback

The apps we given up on, how often we go to the Apple Store, the first things we do on our phones every day, and our latest tech joys. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman, Shelly Brisbin, and John Moltz Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Clockwise merch! Submit Feedback

Our thoughts on Google's Chromebook replacement, the dedicated hardware we use instead of our phones, the accessibility features we rely on, and whether we're still using VR for anything. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Scott Stein and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our VPN usage, our favorite Apple Watch bands, whether we use e-ink tablets for notes, and our early internet memories. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

The techie tasks we refuse to do anywhere but our computers, whether we want our chatbots to be warm and friendly, the best tech we've used traveling internationally, and the technology we love that has nothing to do with our public work. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Doc Rock and Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our app launchers of choice, the software makers we love and those we've lost faith in, our browser preferences, and forgotten automations causing inexplicable behaviors. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Dan Sturm and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

AirPods Max and whether they're worth it, Backblaze's quiet decision to stop backing up cloud-synced folders, Amazon's acquisition of Apple's satellite provider, and Samsung vs. Apple's foldable phone design philosophies. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Keeping our email under control, how we pick our cellphone plans, whether we use noise-canceling headphones, and the things we do low-tech. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

In this April 1st edition of the show, Philip Michaels returns to steal the show from Dan and Mikah (and Jason!) and force them to compete for points for their punditry. Guest Starring: Philip Michaels and Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our latest personal tech projects, twenty-five years of macOS, our networking setups, and where we turn for up-to-date information. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Guy English and Glenn Fleishman Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

How far off we are from full self-driving cars, the software systems we wish would never update, the app launchers we use on our Macs, and the ATProtocol moment. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Guest Starring: Casey Liss and Bryan Guffey Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Who Apple's new MacBook Neo is for, what will ruin our USB-C utopia, the value of LEGO's new Smart Bricks, and our feelings on loot boxes. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Anže Tomić Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Checking in with "The Sims," whether hardware colors sway our buying choices, Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, and whether the Studio Display XDR is a bad deal. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

The imminent Apple products we're most interested in, our weather tech suggestions, how we remember things, and our cities' transit payment options. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Express TransitJeremy's new transit payment catalog.

Whether we'd wear an Apple AI pendant, the vintage tech bringing us joy, how we feel about AI-generated playlists, and whether to buy an M4 Mac mini before the Apple event. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our best automations on macOS or iOS, our expense tracking tools, online age verification, and the fitness devices we've used recently. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CLOCKWISE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Jonathan Reed Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our cozy gaming habits, list view vs. column view throwdown, whether AI coding integeration makes us want to build apps, and the rumored Apple products that we'll instabuy. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Will we use Apple's new Creator Suite, smart home tips for a new homeowner, the utility of Apple's Continuity Camera feature, and the last time a smartphone release impressed us. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Surfshark: Use this link or use code CLOCKWISE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Guest Starring: Christopher Phin and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Netflix's new live voting show, reflecting on the metaverse and why it happened, tech devices we use occasionally but find worth the investment, and repurposed or restored old tech. Guest Starring: Paris Martineau and Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Apple's new subscription bundle of creative apps, the single-use tech we're bringing into 2026, how often we erase and reformat our devices, and our hopes for Gemini-powered Siri. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Robovacs growing limbs, tech for getting the new year started right, tech we covet but can't justify, and discontinued tech we still use day-to-day. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

In a special year end installment of our Unwound segment for all listeners, Mikah and Dan talk about tech impressions from 2025 and what they’re excited about for 2026. Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

iPhone rumors — under-glass Face ID and a foldable, the iMac Pro's possible return and our ideal pro Mac lineup, automations that solve problems, and what we do when the power goes out. Guest Starring: John Moltz and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

The worst Apple platform features of the year, the tech gifts we're buying for our family, Bluetooth's Auracast feature, and the emoji we desperately need. Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Gadgets we wish we owned, our favorite tech or software of the year, our best tips for helping aging relatives with tech, and our thoughts on John Giannandrea's retirement from Apple. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli and Chris Lawley Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Repairing technology, our Apple dream accessories, how we save links for later, and whether we pay much attention to "year in review" features. Guest Starring: Chance Miller and Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Black Friday tech deals we're eyeballing, Meta features that should go retro, whether decentralized internet was better, and how we troubleshoot tech issues. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Dan Sturm Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our mobile ID usage, the oldest tech we regularly use, smart TVs and spying, and our favorite pre-smartphone phones. Guest Starring: Meg Marco and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Using agentic AI features, iPhone upgrade methods, Apple Podcast app updates in iOS 26.2, and whether you'll tone down Liquid Glass in version 26.1. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

What we use our Apple Watches for, moving to a new HomeKit home, the tech we use while cooking, and a new humanoid robot for the home. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Guy English and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Voice commands we use regularly, whether robotic pets benefit society, recent tech features that surprised us, and our e-reader and page turner preferences. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback I spent a month living with a $430 AI pet, the Casio Moflin | TechCrunch Aura Ink | Aura's breakthrough, cordless digital ink frame Kobo made a remote control for its ereaders

Apple's M5 updates and whether we use AI locally, media that's brought us joy recently, whether the Vision Pro update changes our minds, and the Apple services and products we would rename. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: The Rebound: The world's best three-host tech podcast! Use code CLOCKWISE for nothing off. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Whether color e-ink displays feel compelling or like a fad, our impressions of OpenAI’s Sora and text-to-video tech, how we manage Mac menu bar icons, and whether we’ll use the new resizable Slide Over feature in iPadOS 26.1 and for what purpose. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback The Kindle Nothing is My (New) Kindle of Choice - Podfeet Podcasts podfeet: "@spsheridan tells me how he re…" - chaos.social GitHub - jordanbaird/Ice: Powerful menu bar manager for macOS

Amazon's new hardware rollouts, the health tech we use, our favorite third-party apps, and Google's new home ecosystem. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Florence Ion Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Ditto Clipboard ManagerFlo's first third-party pick. WinCDEmuFlo's second third-party app pick. SwiftBarDan's first third-party app pick. BBEditDan's second third-party app pick. MimestreamLex's first third-party app pick. NovaLex's second third-party app pick. MacUpdaterMikah's third-party app pick.

Our interest in Meta’s new AR Display glasses, views on iPhone scratch concerns, when we choose to repair vs. replace devices, and the existential question posed by iPhone Air’s allure. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Get 10% off with code CLOCKWISE 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our iPhone buying decisions, which Apple product we would change colors, how often we manage storage space, and our current headphone situation. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Jonathan Reed and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Jonathan Reed's Apple shirt

Thoughts on Apple’s iPhone colors this year, whether we’d try the new TechWoven cases, if we’re doing any AI-related work on our phones, and whether there’s still room for innovation in the iPhone compared to Apple Watch or AirPods. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code clockwise50off Guest Starring: Emily Forlini and Bryan Guffey Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Google's antitrust woes (or lack thereof), encounters with buggy apps in betas, camping tech, and how thin is too thin when it comes to technology. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Zac Hall and Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

The tech we have in our vehicles, the dependable tech that just works and what might make us replace it, how often we upgrade our phones or computers and why, and which social platforms we use — including where we heard about Taylor Swift's engagement. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. 1Password: Discover SaaS applications, automate lifecycle management, and optimize SaaS spend. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell and Christopher Phin Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Whether we've used tech to build habits lately, if we edit Wikipedia, our approach to software updates, and if we blog or have any blog recommendations. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis and Aleen Simms Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our display setup and window management; which legacy online component should be sunset after AOL dial-up; whether new Shortcuts and Apple Intelligence automation appeals; and views on YouTube’s AI age verification and the best and worst ways to do it. Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our approach to cable management at home, the tech we pack for inflight entertainment, the devices and chargers we bring on quick trips, and our go-to strategy for international phone data plans. This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Use code clockwise50off Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Amazon.com: Pyle 19-Outlet 1U Rackmount PDU Power Distribution Unit - 15 Amp Surge Protector - USB Charging Port - Ground Lift - Circuit Breaker - 15FT Cord - 3 Front AC Outlets - 16 Rear Power Cables - PCO860 : Electronics Amazon.com: VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties, 100Pk, 8 x 1/2" Black Cord Organization Straps, Thin Pre-Cut Design, Wire Management for Organizing Home, Office and Data Centers : Electronics Amazon.com: EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes Plastic Bags, 8 Colors Waterproof Pouches with slide fastener for Organization, Multipurpose for Travel, School Supplies, Office and Home Organization : Office Products Amazon.com: Bluelounge CableBox Cable and Cord Management System,Black : Electronics Amazon.com: Anker 150W Max USB C Charger Block, 4-Port Compact Foldable GaN Charger for MacBook, iPhone 16 and More Series, Dell and More : Cell Phones & Accessories Don’t overpay for cellular data while traveling – Six Colors

Our experiences with tap‑to‑exchange features like phone payments, what we truly consider ephemeral online, a recent tech frustration that hampered productivity, and opinions on children's shoes with hidden AirTag slots. Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Amanda Silberling Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Whether we buy AppleCare, how we clear out our inboxes, our smartwatch band habits, and travel tips for coming to America. Guest Starring: Simone De Rochefort and Anže Tomić Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Our MMORPG experience and enjoyment; how we pick restaurants or cafés on the road—Google Maps, Yelp, etc.; the tech we never leave home without and if it's more or less than before; and the arcade game we'd love to own as an original cabinet. Guest Starring: Joe Rosensteel and Jason Howell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Apple's beta season commences, Jack Dorsey's new chat app, how we wake up in the morning, and whether we have security cameras. Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge and Allison Sheridan Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Whether we’ve secured our Brother printers, our optimism or skepticism about Apple fixing accessibility issues in betas, thoughts on a MacBook powered by an iPhone chip, and the books we’re planning to read—or reread—this summer. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Hundreds of Brother printer models have an unpatchable security flaw | The Verge The MacBook Adorable — Liss is More Amazon.com: HP LaserJet Pro M281fdw All-in-One Wireless Color Laser Printer, Works with Alexa (T6B82A) : Office ProductsCasey's Printer THE MISTBORN® SAGA - THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY – Brandon Sanderson The Wheel of Time series - Dragonmount Royal Gambit by Daniel O'Malley | Hachette Book Group Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Sleeper Beach by Nick Harkaway: Review by Ian Mond – Locus Online Knave of Diamonds - Laurie R. King Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Bloody Jack Series by L.A. Meyer Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline | Goodreads Brad Thor | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Home - Jack Carr</h5

Apple and Perplexity rumors, the F1 coupon fiasco, our thoughts on device battery health, and whether Apple should build a chatbot. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Meg Marco Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback

Subtitle: We are moving fast and not breaking a thing.Our interest in drones and how we’d use them, household standards for wearing Bluetooth headphones, whether we install OS betas and on which devices, and the rare app or service where we don’t mind seeing ads. Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback