For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: Apple’s Hey Siri Event

Season 10, Episode 1 (#325)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary and Dave to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the “Hey Siri, Give Us a Hint” event where Apple gives a quick recap of the Apple Watch and watchOS 2, announces the iPad Pro, the all new Apple TV, and the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

NEWS:

> Apple Watch
> watchOS 2
> iPad Pro
> Apple TV
> iPhone 6s
> 4K Video, Live Photos, and more in new camera.
> iPhone Upgrade Program
> New Reduced iCloud Storage Pricing
> New Move to iOS app Coming for Android
> OS X El Capitan coming Sept. 30th!
> The Recreated ZX Spectrum

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> TechCrunch
> Wired

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Running Time: 2:24:47

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: WWDC 2015 Keynote

Season 9, Episode 15 (#321)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike is joined by Gary and Eric to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the WWDC 2015 Keynote where Apple debuted OS X El Capitan, iOS 9, WatchOS 2, and their new streaming music, radio, and social service called Apple Music.

NEWS:

> OS X El Capitan
> iOS 9
> watchOS 2
> Apple Music

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> TechCrunch

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Running Time: 2:14:47

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

FMEO After Show – The Maker Mac?

After Show Episode #2

In this lightly edited supplement to Episode 314, Eric and I briefly discuss alternative broadband options, the artificial hardware limitations found in the current Macintosh lineup, if my current MacBook Pro will be the last portable Mac I’ll ever own, what rumors of a 12” MacBook Air might mean, and … distraction-free productivity.
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For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: It’s Been Too Long

Season 9, Episode 3 (#309)

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Barry hosts this special Reaction Time episode and is joined by Gary and Mike to provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the October “It’s been too long” event where the new iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and 27″ Retina iMac are debuted.

EDITORIAL LINKS:

> iOS 8.1
> OS X 10.10 Yosemite
> iMac with Retina 5K display
> iPad Air 2
> iPad mini 3
> SwiftKey for iOS
> Chip and PIN
> Recovering PC Market

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Running Time: 1:34:05

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: WWDC 2014 Keynote

Episode #304

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike and Eric provide first-hand reactions* to Apple’s announcements during the WWDC 2014 Keynote where Apple launched OS X Yosemite, iOS 8, a variety of new APIs for app developers to latch on to in iOS, an all new programming language, and a new graphics technology to improve gaming performance in iOS called Metal.

NEWS:

> OS X Yosemite
> iOS 8
> Mac and iOS Integration
> Family Sharing
> iCloud Drive
> Health
> Swift
> iOS 8 SDK

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> Ars Technica
> TechCrunch
> Macworld

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Running Time: 2:27:09

* Though this episode was recorded live as the keynote progressed, some portions of the recording have been edited for time and/or content.

FMEO.TV – Automating the Apple Home

FMEO.TV Episode #022

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry explore the practical (and not so practical) ways Apple users can take advantage of the world of home automation.

Show Notes

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FMEO.TV – Holiday Gift Guide: Games! (and Other Cool Stuff)

FMEO.TV Episode #021

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry offer up some Last Minute Gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life.

In this, our final Gift Guide segment, Barry shares some of his favorite iOS games to give this year and Mike suggests a truly last minute gift that ANY Apple fanatic should love.

iOS Gift Suggestions

> Apple Gift Cards
> Pixelmator for OS X
> iTunes Books
> Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith (iBookstore Link)
> Quell Memento (App Store Link)
> Super Squares (App Store Link)
> Plants vs Zombies (App Store Link)
> Atari’s Greatest Hits (App Store Link)
> M.U.L.E. (App Store Link)
> iCade by ION Audio
> Words With Friends (App Store Link)
> Dots: A Game About Connecting (App Store Link)

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Running Time: 16m 35s

FMEO.TV – Holiday Gift Guide: iOS Gear

FMEO.TV Episode #020

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry offer up some Last Minute Gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life. This time, Barry suggests a few of his favorite gift ideas for the iPhone user and Mike shares his new favorite tablet case.

iOS Gift Suggestions

> olloclip Telephoto + Circular Polarizing iPhone Lens
> Speck Products CandyShell Grip for iPhone 5/5s
> Complete Protection Kit by booq
> Chicago Blackhawks 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Champions Case by ThinShield
> GelaSkins custom iPhone and Tablet skins
> The Ridge by Devicewear (avail. for multiple devices)
> Detour 360 by Devicewear (avail. for multiple devices)

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Running Time: 14m 33s

FMEO.TV – Holiday Gift Guide: Power & Desktop Gear

FMEO.TV Episode #019

In this episode of FMEO.TV, Mike and Barry offer up some Last Minute Gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life. This time, Barry shares some gift ideas for keeping your gadgets powered on the go as well as a few desktop accessories for the Mac.

Power and Desktop Gift Suggestions

> POWERLITE by Macally
> HyperJuice Plug
> PlugBug Charger by Twelve South
> BookBook for MacBook Air/Pro
> Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop by Microsoft
> Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse
> Apple Magic Mouse
> Apple Wireless Keyboard
> Logitech Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac
> Logitech Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard K811
> Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad mini.

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Running Time: 16m 15s

For Mac Eyes Only – Reaction Time: We Still Have a Lot to Cover

Episode #293

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Mike, Gary and Eric provide first-hand reactions to Apple’s last big event of 2013 where Apple launches OS X Mavericks, new MacBook Pros, all-new iLife and iWork apps for both OS X and iOS, as well as the new ultra-thin iPad Air and it’s little cousin the Retina iPad mini. And they finally told us we can look for that new Mac Pro in December!

NEWS:

> OS X Mavericks Released as Free Upgrade (Mac App Store Link)
> New MacBook Pro
> Mac Pro
> New iLife and iWork Apps for OS X
> iPad Air
> iPad mini
> iOS 7 Lawsuit Filed
> RUMOR: Gold iPhone Referred to as “Kardashian” Within Apple?
> FUN NEWS: Imperial March Played by Floppy Drives

With Special Thanks to the live-blogging skills of:
> Engadget
> The Verge
> Wired
> TechCrunch

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Running Time: 1:32:00