CES 2018 was a all about hyping the future, but Razer’s Project Linda concept has Andrew skeptical about the practicality of phones as computers. Meanwhile, Ian explains the iPad, but different… which is still basically an iPad, and Chase start

61. A Missing Feature

Oct 30th, 2017 29m 5s

Chase is unhappy with how iOS 11 has changed some previously expected behaviors. Now his wifi might be on, or might be off, or might just not be connected right now. Ian makes assumptions about how people probably don’t know how to use their iP

60. I Still Have No Idea How This Works

Oct 24th, 2017 44m 35s

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum… it all sounds like stuff out of a 90’s Sci-Fi movie, but it’s a real thing, and it has the potential to change the way computing, finance, and identification are done in the future. Special guest G

59. The Showroom Idea

Oct 16th, 2017 35m 46s

Amazon has spent the last few years slowly killing off the traditional bookstore (and many other stores along the way). Now Amazon has opened a physical bookstore to help those indecisive buyers find books that might enjoy. Nordstrom is doing t

58. Supplementing Your Reality

Sep 25th, 2017 41m 34s

Chase can now have a Tesla anywhere he goes. The problems is, it’s invisible unless he’s looking through his iPhone’s camera. Meanwhile, Andrew has been experimenting with AR simulated board games and loves the shaky cam battle scenes. Also, Ia

57. How Much is Somebody Worth?

Aug 28th, 2017 39m 55s

On the face of it, $10/month seems like a great deal for unlimited movie theater tickets. That is, until you realize that there is a hidden cost to seeing every new Marvel or DC movie to hit the cinema - incessant advertisements in your email p

56. Etsy for Things in Development (S2E02)

Aug 14th, 2017 41m 38s

Ian pledged $50 to get a glorified selfie stick, but only half of it has been shipped. Chase spent $100 on a video game that may or may not actually be made one day. A combination of physical and psychological factors lead to successful campaig

55. A Thumb Drive Full of Cat GIFs (S2E01)

Aug 7th, 2017 43m 26s

Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for months! That's the song that introduced me to hip-hop, and I listened to my mp3 of it over and over before the bitrate degraded too much for WinAmp to play it anymore. It was my copy, but every time

54. Minor Differences in Creepiness

Jun 19th, 2017 26m 43s

There is a fine line between creepy technology and helpful technology. Amazon, Google, and even Facebook ride very close to that line. But does that line shift? Do you know when it's been crossed? And what drives these artificially intelligent

53. Operation: Stolen Thunder

May 29th, 2017 28m 18s

Chase graduated, and some of his family members shared the news on Facebook before he had the opportunity to do it. Now he feels petty for wishing he owned that content. * Social Media is Ruining Your Life

52. The Background Music of Your Life

May 8th, 2017 38m 50s

Some people take tens of photos every month. Other people take thousands. With the immediacy and accessibility of photography in the modern world, is a photograph as meaningful or valuable as it was when you paid for film? And what do we do wit

51. Open Offices Never Work Like That

Apr 24th, 2017 46m 6s

After a week of celebrating our 1-year Birthday, the trio is back with a look at working remotely - that is, embracing the home office and still working on things that exist within the traditional business sense. It takes skill, focus, and self

50. What is TV?

Apr 10th, 2017 33m 34s

If you've been a long time listener, you might recall episode 7, where we discussed TV consumption and streaming TV. Now, in 315-day-old follow-up, Chase has cancelled SlingTV and Ian is testing out the recently released YouTube TV. The questio

49. Subscribing My Life Away

Apr 3rd, 2017 35m 40s

Andrew borked the recording this week, so now you have to hear his crappo Skype version. Ian is happy, though, because it means less editing for him. * Vinyl Me, Please * Crema.co * Cleanly * Blue Apron * Local Harvest * Winc (Wine Subscription

48. A Definitive List of "The Best"

Mar 27th, 2017 18m 50s

Andrew and his wife just bought a house, but now they have some renovations they'd like to do. The problem is, Andrew doesn't have a large tool collection, and he's not entirely sure where to start. * The Sweethome * The Wirecutter * MN Tool Li

47. Paying to be Advertised To

Mar 20th, 2017 23m 1s

Okay, Google, turn off the lights. Here's what I found for "turn off the lights." Hot, single electricians in your area! Only ten dollars a minute. Call now! Did you want new lightbulbs? Your preferences indicate a desire for the maximum possib

46. Is Copying Actually Bad?

Mar 13th, 2017 56m 15s

I've definitely seen this one before. I can't quite put my finger on where — Facemash? Soundjammers? Twibbles? Show me again, website. Yes, I'm sure I've watched this before. I remember making it. We marinated the chicken in mayo, which made it

45. Switch Anxiety

Mar 6th, 2017 39m 54s

After roughly 6 years of flings with various Android devices, Chase has found true love and happiness with an iPhone 6S. Moving from Android to iOS can't be without pain points, though, right? Changing apps, different content providers, a keybo

44. The Blue Light Generation

Feb 27th, 2017 39m 19s

When we were kids, we rode bikes and played outside. Today's kids are buried in their devices, and experiencing the world through a tiny glass window. But what happens next? How does it change the way they interact as they grow up? What depende

43. Play More Like This

Feb 20th, 2017 31m 46s

We've created a playlist of songs we (the algorithm) think you'll love, based on a mysterious set of features. Here's a preview: * Call Me Maybe * Leaving on a Jet Plane * In Da Club * Back in Black * Mrs. Robinson Are you excited? …No? …but th

42. You Lose Money if You Don't Buy It

Feb 13th, 2017 29m 19s

Chase has been keeping his eye out for the latest Toyz2Lyfe game (inspired by the Dreamworks Pictures animated Toy Story rip-off), and he's found some great online tools to track the best deals. Unfortunately, he's been sucked into the consumer

41. Do People Really Not Know Where They're Going?

Feb 6th, 2017 41m 38s

Why is it that every car radio, CD player, or fancy infotainment system sucks? Maybe it's a disconnect with customers, maybe it's just a lack of care… or maybe it's because there is no incentive to make it better when the competition all sucks,

40. I Already Have a Working Relationship with Amazon

Jan 23rd, 2017 27m 28s

It's been a long week, and it's my night to make dinner. I know the fridge is basically empty, but going to the store seems like too much work. Fortunately, I can shop a virtual grocery store, pick a delivery window, and know that my day just g

39. Face Down on a Table

Jan 16th, 2017 45m 58s

So we missed — PING — our projected sales for — BZZZ BZZZ — the fifth quarter in a row. I know — PING PING — that you've been — ZIP POW — leading that division — BEEP BEEP — as best you can but — RING RING, RING RING — are you going to get that

38. Pen and Paper People Eaters

Jan 9th, 2017 38m 25s

You're in a meeting and you need to remember some key details of the conversation. Do you write it on a sheet of paper, or punch it out into the notes app on your iPad or iPhone? Then you are asked to attend a meeting - can you check what your