Accidental Tech Podcast

Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters. Hosted by Marco Arment, Casey Liss, and John Siracusa.

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2024-10-16 01:53:28

💾 📀 NEW MEMBER SPECIAL! 💿 💽
ATP Tier List: Storage Media
https://atp.fm/atp-tier-list-storage-media
In the entire history of this show, @npub15ml…2w4s has never been so wrong.
Join now to get angry and yell at your podcast app! https://atp.fm/join
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2024-09-17 15:55:18

605: Manage the Moisture Situation
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More on the new iPhones, cases, MagSafe, hot tips for migration, and a special Neutral.

2024-09-16 11:51:18

We'll be LIVE in 10 minutes!
[audience collectively checks its watch]
Yes, it's true! Morning ATP. ☕🥤🥛
https://atp.fm/live

2024-09-16 02:31:10

New member special:
Our photo workflows!
https://atp.fm/atp-insider-photo-workflows
Sure, we tell you our photography gear, but you know that already.
More interestingly, you'll laugh… you'll scream… and John will cry… as you learn how we manage our photo collections.
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2024-09-12 22:05:33

604: Minimized Embiggening
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The September 2024 Apple event, with the Apple Watch Series 10, iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, AirPods 4, and These AirPods.

2024-09-05 13:07:38

603: Too Smart to Move
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Exit interviews for the outgoing iPhones and Apple Watches, and what we hope to see from their successors next week.

2024-08-29 16:04:53

602: A Glimpse of a Better World
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Finally, base-model Macs might come with more RAM. 🤞

2024-08-17 21:27:09

New member-exclusive special!
ATP Insider: Domestic Workflows
https://atp.fm/atp-insider-domestic-workflows
Techniques, practices, and products that help our households run smoothly.
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2024-08-15 15:50:44

600: Everyone Ends Up at Crab
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The latest iPhone and Mac Mini rumors, "new" "content" for the Vision Pro, and Apple's latest attack on creators.

2024-08-01 17:00:51

598: Three-Burner Stove
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CrowdStrike, iPhone "Slim" rumors, the Apple Intelligence rollout, and updates on our apps.

2024-07-20 15:24:42

New member-exclusive special!
ATP Insider: Roast My Home Screen
https://atp.fm/atp-insider-roast-my-home-screen
We judge each other's iPhone home screens Surely, we won't have strong opinions about that, or anything else on the way there…

2024-07-16 12:57:23

596: A New Foundation for Progress
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The big Overcast rewrite is finally here on the app's tenth birthday.

2024-07-10 20:29:26

595: The Best Secret Store
https://atp.fm/595
Considerations for blocking AI crawlers, tech's labor issues, and Apple's continued battles with the world.

2024-06-28 23:05:38

New member special!
ATP Tier List: Every iPod
https://atp.fm/atp-tier-list-every-ipod
Yes, we actually ranked every iPod.
We're all wrong, but we can all agree that @npub15ml…2w4s is the most wrong.
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2024-06-28 14:52:40

Cotton Bureau is having an 11th anniversary sale. Now through July 11th, use code HBDCB11 to get free shipping.
We have a small amount of on-demand merchandise available at https://atp.fm/store but this sale is across the entire Cotton Bureau website.

2024-06-27 17:46:17

593: Not a European Lawyer
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The EU giveth, and Apple taketh away.

2024-06-18 12:46:33

592: I Think He Won the Game
https://atp.fm/592
Tons more info and follow-up from WWDC and the beta OSes.

2024-06-11 02:35:53

591: That's Why I Like Computers
https://atp.fm/591
At WWDC 2024, together at last!

2024-06-06 20:24:49

590: Buy Your Car an iPhone
https://atp.fm/590
A strange but useful new product, how LLMs can learn, and our hopes and expectations for WWDC next week.

2024-05-31 16:03:56

589: The Correct Amount of Rocks
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Rumored AI features for WWDC, the state of LLMs, and a ridiculous desktop speaker setup.

2024-05-24 22:28:00

588: Sync Up Your Cycle
https://atp.fm/588
We… talked about Microsoft for 90 minutes?!

2024-05-16 17:34:50

587: No Dots Are Going to Help Me
https://atp.fm/587
Apple's accessibility announcements, returning to an old scanner friend, and leaping into the iPad discourse.

2024-05-14 20:23:10

New episode of Neutral… as a member special!
Car Shopping
https://atp.fm/atp-neutral-car-shopping
In this special members-only episode, we pick cars that we'd choose in five theoretical scenarios.
Become a member now to listen! https://atp.fm/join
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2024-05-09 20:45:49

586: Do a Barrel Roll!
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Good morning! We have a huge show ahead of us, and it's all about iPad. This is the biggest show about iPad since its introduction. But first…

2024-05-02 20:53:39

585: Everyone Heard the Same Nonsense
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Hopes for the iPad event next week, Rabbit R1 reviews, (slightly) less-fussy coffee, and the experience of Phish at the Sphere.
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2024-04-16 20:23:21

583: I've Spent a Lot of Time in the Address Bar
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EU app stores, retro emulators, what computer usage does to your handwriting, and important family light-switch policies.

2024-04-15 18:06:00

ATP Insider: Computing Origin Stories
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In this special members-only episode, we reveal our earliest experiences with computers, and how we got this way.
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2024-04-11 20:47:03

582: Can't Render, Fog It
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Spatial personas in the Vision Pro, how to buy a car, how to charge a car, and how not to make cars.
The ATP Store is back for our pre-WWDC sale until April 28. Don't wait! https://atp.fm/store
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2024-04-05 15:14:26

581: A Different Way to Be Evil
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Apple Podcasts transcription, how Microsoft and Apple handle antitrust, speculating on M3 Ultra and beyond, and the Vision Pro's recent updates and struggles.

2024-03-28 19:17:43

580: Socks in the Knob-Hole
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@npub15ml…2w4s is not a fan of cars, screens, software, or… fans.

2024-03-22 15:00:39

579: Use Your Words
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The US antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

2024-03-21 00:07:31

We will be recording at the usual time TOMORROW in order to get the DOJ news and definitely not because one of your hosts is under the weather. 🤒

2024-03-14 23:06:09

578: Weird Can Be Beautiful
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The latest sports scores, sports reporting, betting odds, sports apps, and sports analysis from your most trusted and knowledgable sports experts.

2024-03-13 23:54:02

New member special!
ATP Insider: John's Windows
https://atp.fm/atp-insider-johns-windows
In this special VIDEO episode, @npub15ml…2w4s finally reveals his window-“management” techniques.
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2024-03-07 18:44:52

577: Colorful Criticism
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Apple continues to release great products while needlessly antagonizing just about everyone.

2024-02-29 17:38:44

576: Quiet Little Leech
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The cancelation of Apple's car project, excitement for potential AI applications, the wonders of email clients, and starting a car in fifth gear.

2024-02-22 22:04:41

575: Walk a Little Faster
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Three weeks into the Apple Vision Pro, OLED motion, PQ3, and experiments with a LOT of megapixels.

2024-02-17 02:26:14

New members-only special!
ATP Movie Club: Steve Jobs
https://atp.fm/atp-movie-club-steve-jobs
In this special episode, we watch and discuss Aaron Sorkin's 2015 film, "Steve Jobs”.
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2024-02-15 16:18:34

574: Weird Forking Scenario
https://atp.fm/574
We spent nearly 8 minutes talking about other topics… but, of course, this is mostly more about the Apple Vision Pro. There's a lot to cover!
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2024-02-08 16:16:34

573: Look at It Harder
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Our real-world Apple Vision Pro impressions so far.

2024-01-26 05:11:17

571: Adding Some Carrot
https://atp.fm/571
Much more information about Apple Vision Pro.

2024-01-18 22:44:51

570: The Local Mooching Situation
https://atp.fm/570
The imminent launch of Apple Vision Pro, the latest Apple Watch sales ban, and Apple's graceful and pragmatic response to the latest App Store court decision.

2024-01-17 23:56:35

New member-exclusive special!
ATP Tier List: Connectors
https://atp.fm/atp-tier-list-connectors
In this member-exclusive episode, we grade common PC connectors. (Really.)
Join now to listen!
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2024-01-11 20:33:37

569: Do Grasshoppers Have Tongues?
https://atp.fm/569
@npub17pe…vcm6 is ordering Apple Vision Pro on day one, and everyone knows it except @npub17pe…vcm6.
💸 💸 💸

2024-01-04 18:30:15

568: The Year of Romance
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Our 2024 year in preview.

2023-12-26 17:22:17

567: macOS Uranus
https://atp.fm/567
@npub15ml…2w4s gives us all a special gift.

2023-12-22 01:02:48

We're LIVE NOW for next week's episode! HEAR THE FUTURE, TODAAAAYYYY https://atp.fm/live

2023-12-19 18:21:11

566: Using It Is Wearing It Out
https://atp.fm/566
We have invented a new podcast episode. You sometimes need a stylus, parts of it are accurate, it's occasionally smart, and boy, have we patented it!

2023-12-07 00:48:48

We'll be LIVE in 12 minutes: https://atp.fm/live

2023-11-16 00:48:25

New member special!
ATP Dev: Other People’s Code
https://atp.fm/atp-dev-other-peoples-code
@npub15ml…2w4s’s experience working on the ATP CMS… by writing PHP, a language nobody ever truly learns.
Join now to listen!
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2023-10-26 16:38:51

558: Multilevel Pizza Oven
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Another Apple Pencil (?!), a surprise Scary Fast announcement, and finding a Sonos oasis after years in the HomePod wilderness.
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2023-10-17 16:57:17

557: The Phone-Box Lottery
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What we'd like to see from Apple this fall, regardless of what the rumor mill says.

2023-10-16 20:14:14

New members-only special!
ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It
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@npub15ml…2w4s seeks input about a dilemma: weighing the pros and cons of tackling a new project.
Join now to listen: https://atp.fm/member
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2023-10-05 18:29:39

555: A Very Eventful Day
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@npub15ml…2w4s insists on using his computer.
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2023-09-27 18:42:04

554: Is This Your Dog?
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Our iPhone 15 Pro impressions, case options, size choices, and an unexpected recording location.

2023-09-23 01:31:42

553: Cut the Bridges to the Mainland
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A mountain of follow-up and new info on the iPhone 15 series, a bunch of USB-C nerdery, and some Rivian hacks with mixed results.

2023-09-20 20:32:03

NEW MEMBER SPECIAL: Top Four Laptops
https://atp.fm/atp-top-four-laptops
In this member-exclusive episode, we rank our favorite laptops of all time (so far) and argue, Top Four-style. What could possibly go wrong?
It's a GOOD one.
Join now to listen! https://atp.fm/join

2023-09-14 06:02:18

552: Not a Saturated Year
https://atp.fm/552
Impressions and analysis of Apple's fall event featuring the iPhone 15 series, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and Apple 2030.

2023-08-24 18:01:59

549: Unauthorized Trash Can
https://atp.fm/549
Ubiquiti security cameras, driving a box truck, and some surprise “gifts”.

2023-08-24 00:03:54

We're live NOW! https://atp.fm/live
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2023-08-22 19:50:01

New member special!
ATP Tier List: Every iMac
https://atp.fm/atp-tier-list-every-imac
We grade every iMac released to date. Imagine what we'll say about your favorite color…
Join now to listen! https://atp.fm/join
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2023-08-17 17:02:58

548: Starting to Count Chickens
https://atp.fm/548
Callsheet’s first week, why Apple might (or might not) want to buy Disney, and the state of the podcast-ad market.

2023-08-10 20:04:18

547: Own Your Pricing
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@npub17pe…vcm6 launches Callsheet!

2023-07-16 21:52:32

544: Valid in a Marco Way
https://atp.fm/544
@npub17pe…vcm6 attempts to submit his app to the App Store.

2023-07-11 19:54:34

543: 100 Million Tire-Kickers
https://atp.fm/543
The first week of Threads, Tesla's NACS connector vs. CCS, the importance of the Mac Pro, and the evolving iPad situation in the Arment household.

2023-07-06 17:42:26

542: Penguin Camel Monkey Shark
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Living in a vacation town, who the Mac Pro is for, more on Reddit, and Vision Pro's top “four” challenges — not including price.

2023-06-29 19:47:34

541: Make a Little Maze
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Varifocal displays, Reddit and Apollo, modular laptops, camera bags, and the emotional roller-coaster of owning AirPods.

2023-06-27 21:09:26

New member-bonus episode!
ATP Tier List: Every iPhone
https://atp.fm/atp-tier-list-every-iphone
We grade every iPhone released to date — yes, even your favorite one.
Maybe it was the first one you ever got, or it was a gift from a loved one, or it reminds you of a nice time in your life.
Don't worry, I'm sure we'll like it just as much as you did.
Join now to listen! https://atp.fm/join

2023-06-22 17:51:09

540: The Points Don’t Matter
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Vision vs. vision, AR privacy considerations, a good tech week in the Liss household, and a not-so-good one for the Arments.

2023-06-15 15:57:52

539: The Strap Situation
https://atp.fm/539
More on Apple Vision Pro and visionOS, writing SwiftUI at cruising altitude, new hopes for Mac gaming, and what @npub15ml…2w4s really thinks of the new Mac Pro.

2023-06-06 06:53:36

538: We Studied Thousands of Heads
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WWDC 2023! New Macs, new OSes, and the unveiling of Apple Vision Pro.
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2023-05-30 15:27:19

537: Worse Than All of Our Toilets
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Hopes for WWDC’s announcements, exit interviews for the outgoing OSes, and how a Virginia man destroyed a car and computer in a single weekend.
Due to our incredible strategy (…a sponsor-timing mishap), this episode is members-only until Thursday, our usual release day.
Join now to listen early! https://atp.fm/join

2023-05-25 16:37:23

536: I Reboot With Reason
https://atp.fm/536
Marathon, first impressions of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, “reporting bugs effectively,” and another take on Callsheet pricing.

2023-05-16 16:58:55

535: My Computer Supports Math
https://atp.fm/535
WWDC expectations, the Callsheet paywall, that Dell monitor, whatever whatever, and three olds trying to figure out what a "vibe check" is.