Accidental Tech Podcast

The podcast discusses challenges with recording software, frustrations with streaming platforms, and the implications of Apple Silicon. They also talk about the difficulties of browser vs. app functionality and the defense of Apple News. The release of the AirPods Max is discussed, as well as the use of different materials for headphones. They explore Apple's entry into the luxury market and discuss headband preferences and the benefits of using a VPN. The functionality of Apple's cable and headphone design are also covered, along with fixing an iMac Pro.

Pre-show: You heard it here first: Marco is really starting to justify a new Mac. Follow-up: You can restore stuff from iCloud here (via Ryan Fegley) Accelerated TensorFlow for macOS probably just uses the GPU Neural Engine can be used as well, though. (via @hishnash) Apple did make an ECC RAM controller in the past (via Max Lein) Lots of info about scaling the M1 via Jonathan Dietz Die size spreadsheet Cerebras, the big-die ML accelerator (via Andrew Bunner) Memory bus thoughts from Wade Tregaskis Memory interface bandwidth Dual M1 Macs “Low-effort” Mac Pro TMSC Achieves Breakthrough in 2nm Manufacturing What is “risk production”? Alexander Graf virtualizes ARM Windows on Apple Silicon 9to5Mac QEMU Marco’s Mini Monologues Smart Speaker Size Comparison (scroll down a bit) Panzarino’s observation about Qi chargers …and his FU #askatp Is it possible to disable the fan on the new M1 MacBook Pro? (via Matthew Taylor) CoolBook TG Pro What’s our deal with Apple News+ anyway? (via Bryan Hoffman) Component Motherboards : SoC :: ICE : Electric Cars? (via Kevin Doran) VLSI VHF / UHF Post-show: Yes, John is aware of breadboxes. Tesla’s “Mission Accomplished” Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. Bombas: From comfort, to kindness, and everything in between, Bombas aren’t just giveable — they were made to give. Get 20% off your first order. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $100 credit. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Follow-up: Fast resolution switching on M1 Macs Apple engineer weighs in Demo video What about external monitors? Mac-optimized TensorFlow 2.4 fork makes things fly M1 Mac 8K render test Running iOS apps with IPAs iOS App Store Package CrossOver runs Windows apps/games on M1 Macs — including 32-bit games! Cult of Mac coverage WINE VMWare Fusion Parallels Boot Camp Jeremy White’s explainer Brendan Shanks’s thoughts iOS 14.3 no longer opens the shortcuts app when launching apps from custom icons Widgetsmith (App Store link) HealthView Apple Configurator GitHub’s ICE relationship is indirect De-duplicating Contacts Card → Look for Duplicates... It’s been ≈10 years since Build & Analyze #1. What’s changed? Marco at XOXO 2013 The Incomparable Hypercritical Ars Technica I Should be Writing Scaling the M1 architecture to higher-end machines Marco’s tweet #askatp Robot or Not: Cache edition (via Chris Cioffi) Are we concerned about the longevity of M1 chips? (via Colin Devroe) Do we believe in cable management? (via Nick) Post-show: Marco’s ruined backpack Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L v1 clearance (current v2 model) Zojirushi SM-SD36 travel mug Sponsored by: Purple: Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before. Get 10% off any order of $200 or more with code atp10. Flatfile: The elegant import button for your web app. Give your users the import experience you always dreamed of, but never had time to build. Hello Fresh: America’s #1 meal kit. Get $90 off including free shipping with code atp90. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Pre-show: Why are we recording early? Follow-up: Casey’s watch band youtube-dl is back on Github Github works with ICE, which is gross and should stop Feel free to tell Github this is gross Github’s statement about youtube-dl EFF’s counterargument to the RIAA’s claim Donate to the EFF M1 chip name predictions (Overcast link) (via Cameron Deardorff) ARM Macs and Touch macOS 11.1 is in Beta McGurk effect Explainer Video Text-based TikTok (via Erik Berlin) Casey’s weird discovery Casey got new watches Gruber’s sizing pictures Studio Neat Material Dock M1 Mac Performance Initial Benchmarks M1 emulating x86 is still silly fast Panzarino’s unxip’ing Xcode Nilay Patel’s tweet AnandTech’s review Snell’s Xcode benchmarks M1 MacBook reviews App Store Small Business Program Six Colors Summary US taxes over the years Post-show: Casey is begging for help on FB8893003. Please, Apple. Please. John’s iPhone 12 Pro cases sitrep SENA case Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $100 credit. ExpressVPN: The fastest and most reliable VPN. Get an extra three months free with a 1-year package. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Pre-show: THE ATP STORE IS BACK, BABY. Until the 14th. Act now! Remember that members get 15% off! iPhone 12 Mini, Max press reviews are out Gruber’s review MKBHD’s review Nilay’s tweet Panzer on the OIS Panzer on ISO range Halide Casey had an oops Apple Event M1 Name Apple motion coprocessors BMW M1 BMW 1 Series M Coupé System on a Chip [Soc] Unified Memory Architecture RAM on-package Anandtech die shot article Sky Shadow Die Schwott “Buzz Off” Custom Technologies SIMD M1 performance David Smith’s tweet Reference counting Let’s Build objc_msgSend MacBook Air Binning Casey’s beloved MacBook Adorable Mac Mini MacBook Pro Dithering The future of the Mac Longhorn’s tweet Post-show: What did we order? Sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics with smart design, premium fabrics, and simple shopping. Get 20% off your first order with code atppodcast. Flatfile: The elegant import button for your web app. Give your users the import experience you always dreamed of, but never had time to build. Bombas: From comfort, to kindness, and everything in between, Bombas aren’t just giveable — they were made to give. Get 20% off your first order. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

The ATP Store is back until 14 November! Follow-up: Casey is aware of the National Radio Quiet Zone Verizon map AT&T map Apple leather case covers the bottom, which chaps John’s bottom Moving 2-Factor Authentication to new phones Google Authenticator’s changes (via Michael Koziarski) Reminders and Big Sur “Alexa” and “Siri” and using new hail words (via David Kenny) Saoirse Ronan John’s 2x-camera usage iPhones and USB-C speeds over Lightning → USB-C cables Apple extending Apple TV+ free trial to February 2021 John’s too-long Apple Maps directions What are Xcode xip files, anyway? (via Zev Eisenbergboo) “Small percentage” of Xbox Elite 2 controller problems “Small percentage” of AirPod Pro problems Earwax type: The myth Ear candling youtube-dl, DMCA, and the RIAA, oh my! GitHub warns about forks Casey’s overview 99 Percent Invisible: The Lost Cities of Geo Concert for Charlottesville Jack Valenti youtube-dl History DeCSS Apple’s “One More Thing” Event Bloomberg Coverage hishnash’s tweet DMA Post-show: Mario Kart Live Home Circuit Trailer Velan Studios Anki Drive Demo Lakitu Nintendo Labo Mario Kart 64: The Quest for World Record Perfection Sponsored by: Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $100 credit. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. Away: Start your 100-day trial and shop Away’s entire lineup of travel essentials, including their best-selling suitcases. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Pre-show: Please, please, please vote. The ATP Store returns on 1 November until 14 November… in theory. Follow-up: Peter Pan: Arms akimbo 5G upload speeds Verizon’s 5G lead Photos-related updates Apple Photos file management options Image Capture can import HEIC files if you change a setting on your phone: Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC → Keep originals Google Photos Marco is aware of the Sonos Move HomePod tip: disable “Hey Siri” on all other devices Marco’s laptop repair covered by credit-card warranty Peak Design combines MagSafe & mechanical fasteners (via Michael Luís Brown) Studio Neat’s Material Dock Thoughts on Apple’s battery specs from Justin Scholz iPhone 12 Pro Reviews Upgrade #323: The Edges are More Interesting Marco’s chamfered MacBook Pro edge blog post Potential Apple Watch unlock fix John’s case request and prospects: Decoded Back Cover Sena Leatherskin MagSafe at 15W speeds …requires Apple’s 20W adapter Alvin Lim’s video USB Power Delivery specs Apple’s Adapters 20W: 5V@3A (15W), 9V@2.2A (20W) 18W: 5V@3A (15W), 9V@2A (18W) 87W: 5.2V@2.4A (12W), 9V@3A (27W), 20.2V@4.3A (87W) 96W: 5.2V@3A (16W), 9V@3A (27W), 15V@3A (45W), 20.5V@4.3A (96W) Lightning Digital AV Adapter Surprise iFixIt MagSafe Teardown Post-show: Marco’s iPhone 12 Thoughts Sponsored by: Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for just $6/month. Start a free 15-day trial today. Flatfile: The elegant import button for your web app. Give your users the import experience you always dreamed of, but never had time to build. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Pre-show: Dreaming in code Grand refactorings HomePod, HomePod Mini, and Sonos One (oh my!) Follow-up: Apple’s Magnetic Connectors Patent Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Devices (PDF) (via Michael Bettiol) Periscope lenses don’t have moving elements (via Timo Grün) iPhone 12 Pricing T-Mobile joins the $30 off club Chargers & earphones & old phones Official battery specs for Apple products (via Roland Månsson) Start here …which links here… …which can get you here Settling an old bet from episode 291 at 1:55:14 (via Tim Chaten) Marco’s Time Machine woes The 2.5” enclosure that supports large SSDs Determining how many photos you’ve taken with each iPhone 11 Pro lens Jason’s write-up on using Photos’ Smart Albums Alex Chan’s post about using exiftool Casey (summarized results) (raw results) Ultra wide: 7% Wide: 83% Telephoto: 10% Marco Ultra wide: 9% Wide: 75% Telephoto: 16% Buying decisions Tracking your iPhone shipment #askatp Have we tried watchOS sleep tracking? (via Eduardo Berner) Sleep Cycle (App Store link) What is taking up so much space on our phones‽ (via Jayanth Visweswaran) Casey’s storage Is John going to get an OLED TV? (via Tobo Granyte) Post-show: Ridiculousness in AT&T’s coverage maps Gruber’s review “Please turn off your MiFis” An attempted intervention regarding Casey’s 🍌 photo management setup GeoTag Day One Sponsored by: Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $100 credit. Hey.com: Email shouldn’t be overwhelming. Start your free 14-day trial. Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics with smart design, premium fabrics, and simple shopping. Get 20% off your first order with code atppodcast. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Apple Event overview Have you heard the good word about Verizon’s 5G? MVNO HomePod Mini Apple S5 Echo Dot ($50) Echo ($100) Echo Studio ($150) No, but really. Have you heard the good word about Verizon’s 5G? MMX iPhone 12 and 12 Mini Steve Troughton-Smith on resolutions A14 iPhone 12 Pro LiDAR ProRAW Size differences Grab Bag “Environmental” changes USB-C cable ↔ Lightning Power Adapter ($20) $30 surcharge? MagSafe Leather Wallet Ship Dates Leather Cases Purchasing Plans #askatp Is John going to get the new Apple sleeve? (via Lew Piper) Tiff’s joke tweet Post-show: Why is ATP worth it? A brief episode-400 introspection and retrospective. Sponsored by: Bombas: The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. ExpressVPN: The fastest and most reliable VPN. Get an extra three months free with a 1-year package. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code ATP for 10% off your first order. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

Pre-show: Marco’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week. Follow-up: Facebook vs. Apple Apple is not taking the 30% cut after all Merchants have been allowed to add surcharges for credit card transactions since January 2013 (via Jordan Ryan Moore) Adam’s watch battery update Cell tower “trees” (via Nathaniel) Examples “Monopalms” eFUSE Baby Monitors Eufy SpaceView Wirecutter Previous recommnedation: Infant Optics DXR-8 iPhone 11 Exit Interview Apple Event Potential iPhone 12 Sizes iPhone 11: 6.1” iPhone 11 Pro: 5.8” or 6.5” iPhone 12: 5.4” or 6.1” iPhone 12 Pro: 6.1” or 6.7” MacRumors 5.4-inch iPhone 12 Size Estimator Thursday’s child has far to go… John’s “code” Apple stops selling rival earphones/speakers House Judiciary Committee antitrust report #askatp What’s the deal with disk images, anyway? (via Andy) WAD file XIP file What’s the reasonable lifespan of a phone? (via Ian Uymatiao) What’s the point in a “real” camera? (via Luke Shulman) Casey’s Olympus O-MD E-M10 Casey’s Zoom Lens Casey’s Prime Lens Sony α7C Sony α6600 Lensrentals Post-show: More on the Sony α7C Sony RX1 Leica Q Sponsored by: Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $100 credit. Mint Mobile: Get your new unlimited wireless plan for just $30/month. Hover: Start your business with a domain name. Get 10% off your first purchase. Become a member for ad-free episodes and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!