Connected

This week, Stephen and Myke talk about CNN’s acquisition of Beme before answering questions about Relay FM, self employment and Casey Liss. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Foot Cardigan: Fantastic socks delivered to your mailbox every month. Get 10% off any subscription plan with the code WORLD Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Get a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘connected’. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Apple Planning Thicker Bezel-Free 10.9" iPad Pro With 9.7" Footprint and No Home Button - Mac Rumors Canopy – Studio Neat Myke Hurley - YouTube 512 Pixels - YouTube CNN to start a new media brand with YouTube star Casey Neistat - The Verge CNN Brings In the Social App Beme to Cultivate a Millennial Audience - The New York Times Great Big Story beme CNN iReport - CNN.com Ungeniused - Relay FM Cortex - Relay FM Relay FM's first episodes Free Agents - Relay FM Top Four #14: Pizza Toppings 🍕 - Relay FM Store — Relay FM Staedtler Wopex Pencils | Cult Pens

This week Federico and Myke discuss the Google Daydream VR headset, how Instagram is becoming even more like Snapchat, Apple's Holiday ad, the advancement of the iPad Pro, and iA Writer. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: PDFpenPro 8, from Smile: The Swiss Army Knife for PDFs. Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code CONNECTED. Hover: Simplified domain management. Use code QUALITY to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership "Designed by Apple in California" Book With Actual Products - YouTube Google Daydream Google Earth VR Instagram is Rolling Out Live Video and Enhanced Direct Messages – MacStories Apple - Frankie’s Holiday - YouTube Apple - Holiday - TV Ad - Misunderstood - YouTube John Lewis Christmas Advert 2016 - #BusterTheBoxer - YouTube iA Writer "Patent Pending?" iA's Militant Stance on Syntax Control in Writer Pro [UPDATED] | The Verge Canvas #2: Document Providers - Relay FM

This week, Stephen and Federico talk about Apple's new book, the Touch Bar's potential and Snapchat possibly paving the way for future Apple glasses. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘CONNECTED’ Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Get a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Myke and Stephen at Graceland in 2012 AirPods Production Said to Begin in December in Limited Quantities - Mac Rumors Three New iPads Said to Launch in March, Including Bezel-Free 10.9-Inch Model - Mac Rumors Super Mario Run hits iPhone, iPad Dec. 15 - Polygon “Designed by Apple in California” chronicles 20 years of Apple design - Apple ‘Designed by Apple in California’ – 512 Pixels Jony Ive Discusses Apple’s Design Process and New Book – MacStories Daring Fireball: Don’t Hold Your Breath for an iPhone Edition Iconic Touch Bar Mac Book Pro Reviews Are In – 512 Pixels MacBook Pro with TOUCHBAR Review - Casey Neistat Upgrade #115: Rubber Chicken Scenario - Relay FM Touché - Touch bar for everyone Spectacles on Twitter: "https://t.co/9NyJuvu57J" Snapchat Spectacles are here and they are ridiculously fun - The Verge A closer look at Snapchat Spectacles Trying the Snapchat Spectacles - Austin Evans Apple Considers Wearables Expansion With Digital Glasses - Bloomberg MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar Is a Gimmick That's Not Worth the Money (Yet) MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: a touch of the future - The Verge Apple Goes Part Time on Touch

Myke is back to talk about dongles. Stephen has opinions about the Mac Pro. Federico is trying a new notes app. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Gemini 2, from Macpaw: The smart duplicate cleaner for Mac. Get 20% off with the coupon code CONNECTED. Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Get a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Apple Drops Dongle Prices – 512 Pixels Amazon.com: Anker Premium USB-C Hub Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar™ About the compatibility of the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support A world without the Mac Pro – Marco.org Tim Cook: “something really great” coming in 2013 for pro Mac users | Ars Technica Upgrade #114: Get On Down to Dongle Town - Relay FM Man hacks Alexa into singing fish robot, terror ensues - The Verge Mixed Feelings - Relay FM Why I’m Considering Bear as a Notes App Replacement – MacStories Bear on the App Store Amaziograph on the App Store Kaleidoscope Drawing 1 Kaleidoscope Drawing 2 Kaleidoscope Drawing 3

This week: Stephen's new MacBook Pro, Federico's new Amazon Echo Dot and the future of everything. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Braintree: Code for easy online payments. Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Get a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership AirPods Might Not Launch Until January 2017 - Mac Rumors iOS 10.2 Beta Brings New Emoji, Wallpapers, and More – MacStories Buy MacBook Pro - AppleStephen got the $1499 model. Pouring One Out for MagSafe – 512 Pixels BreakSafe Magnetic USB C Charging Cable - Griffin Same As It Ever Was – 512 Pixels Design for the present – Marco.org All-New Amazon Echo Dot Alexa integration - Todoist Blog Harmony and Amazon Alexa Apple's AirPods remain on track to launch this year - AppleInsider

Hello again. The Connected trio have just wrapped up watching Apple’s Mac event and are here to talk about the news and share some first impressions. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Images of New MacBook Pro With Magic Toolbar Leaked in macOS Sierra 10.12.1 - Mac Rumors macOS Sierra Leaks Image of MacBook Pro with Magic Toolbar – 512 Pixels Apple delays AirPod rollout, don’t expect them in October - TechCrunch Accessibility - Apple Apple and Accessibility – MacStories Apple Announces TV App – MacStories Macintosh Portable - Wikipedia MacBook Pro — Reveal - YouTube MacBook Pro - Apple New Apple MacBook Pro first look - YouTube Notebook Rumor Roundup – 512 Pixels Roundup: Hands-On With Touch Bar on New MacBook Pros - Mac Rumors macOS HIG Updated to Include Touch Bar – 512 Pixels The Control Strip – 512 Pixels Many MacBooks – 512 Pixels Apple Teams Up With LG for 4K and 5K Displays Designed for New MacBook Pro - Mac Rumors LG UltraFine 5K Display FAQ: Everything you need to know! | iMore Microsoft Surface Studio Penny Arcade - News - The Surface Studio!

This week, Myke goes to the Apple Store, the group reads Pixel reviews and Federico brings back Weekly Picks. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. The Nuisance Committee: Please stay tuned after the show for a special message about the 2016 election. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Relay FM for iOS Update Adds iMessage Stickers — Relay FM Relay FM on the App Store Yahoo Acquires Stamped - Mashable NEW Apple Store and NEW PlayStation VR - Vlog 003 - YouTube Regent Street - Apple Store - Apple (UK) Apple Retail Chief Angela Ahrendts on Turning Stores Into Town Squares Google Pixel review: Home run - The Verge Google Pixel Review | WIRED Chromecast - Google Infuse 4 - an elegant video player on the App Store Timepage – Calendar by Moleskine on the App Store YouTube Creator Studio on the App Store GamePigeon on the App Store Talkshow - Texting in Public on the App Store Day One Journal on the App Store

This week, the Connected trio tackle iCloud storage limitations, iPhone reviews and changes made to some big iOS apps. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Pearl RearVision: The wireless backup camera redefined. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership 5 GB is the new 16 – 512 Pixels Google Home Timer Naming Relay FM on the App Store iPhone 7: Computer from the Future – MacStories Federico's Batteries IKEA | Wireless Charging Review: iPhone 7 Plus – 512 Pixels PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator on the App Store The Omni Group Is Moving to Free Downloads with In-App Purchases – MacStories Providing the best possible App Store experience - The Omni Group The Big Change | 2Do Apple Starts Selling App Store Search Ads, Launching October 5th – MacStories

Stephen returns to talk about candles before the trio dive into Google’s new hardware products. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Braintree: Code for easy online payments. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership B-Sides #26: The Mac Draft - Relay FM Cortex #38: A Vlog Is What You Make It - Relay FM Myke Hurley - YouTube Apple's Flagship Regent Street Location in U.K. Reopens October 15 - Mac Rumors Osmo Mobile Reflections on Hissgate – 512 Pixels Stephen's Portrait Mode Example 1 Stephen's Portrait Mode Example 2 Review: iPhone 7 Plus – 512 Pixels The Cult of Apple Has Officially Lost Its Mind - Gizmodo Tweets with replies by IFTTT (@IFTTT) | Twitter » Amazon Echo Initial Thoughts - Robb Lewis Upgrade #109: YouTube Killed the Podcast Star - Relay FM Apple Moves Q4 2016 Earnings Call to October 25 Due to Scheduling Conflict - Mac Rumors Material - Relay FM Google Goes After iPhone Users With Pricey Pixel Smartphones - Bloomberg Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced - The Verge Pixel Phones - Unlocked Android Phones - Google Store Apple iPhone 7 camera review: better than ever - DxOMark Daydream View – Google Virtual Reality headset – Google Store Google Wi-Fi – Home Mesh Wi-Fi System – Google Store Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Daniel Bader's Photo of the Pixel Phones

This week Federico struggles to use the new W1-enabled Beats with his new iPhone 7, Myke shares some thoughts on Snapchat Spectacles, and Stephen is away so the Europeans join Snapchat on-air. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer CONNECTED for 20% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership A note from the editor-in-chief about Chris Ziegler | The Verge A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes Galaxy Note 7 replacement batteries catch fire, too - Cult of Mac CARROT Weather - Talking Forecast Robot on the App Store Gabriel's Amazing Artwork Something wounderfull and terrible has happened - YouTube Snapchat glasses - Business Insider Snapchat changed its name to Snap, and is going to sell $130 video-sharing sunglasses this fall - Recode Spectacles by Snap Inc. Here's how Snapchat's new Spectacles will work - The Verge Snapchat Circular Video Gif Add Federico on Snapchat! Add Myke on Snapchat! Amazon Echo - Amazon Official Site - Alexa-Enabled Connect Amazon Alexa to hundreds of apps - IFTTT mytaxi - The Taxi App