Integrate is a weekly show that discusses how integrating technology into your daily life can make you more efficient, more successful, and more capable. And yeah, we also discuss the tech news of the day.
Integrate Topics Leah: EarnestA.J.: GreenWorks MO40L410 G-MAX 40V 20-Inch Cordless 3-in-1 Lawn Mower Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Integratiest: Bracket Voting
Integrate Topics Leah: Felix Grey GlassesA.J.: SuperHot Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Model 3: Model 3 Reservations Surge Tesla: Model 3 The End of the Non-Touch iPod: Business Insider: Apple Kills Off iPod Nano & iPod Shuffle Smart Locks: August Smart Lock
This week A.J. And Leah discuss their favorite iPhone augmented reality videos and determine the best machine to replace Leah's 2010 MacBook Pro. Integratiest Final Four Vote Here Integrate Topics Leah: A CasaA.J.: Parrot Mambo Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes AR Kit: La Croix VR Leah's Laptop: 2nd Tier 15-inch MBP Razer
This week A.J. and Leah tackle announcements from Google I/O and what to do on a drive across the worst state in the union. Integrate Topics Leah: Swift PlaygroundsA.J.: Window Bird Feeder Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Galaxy S8 Review: Leah's Review Google Lens: Techcrunch: Google Lens will let smartphone cameras understand what they see and take action Google Assistant: The Verge: THE MACHINE IS LEARNING
This week A.J. and Leah give some tips for keeping your Internet browsing private and suggest a new (cheaper) TV service. Integrate Topics Integratiest Elite 8: Vote Here Leah: AnnotableA.J.: Hue White A19 Bulbs Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes How to Browse Privately: Tor HTTPS Everywhere Track Me Not Noiszy Hulu TV: Hulu TV Hulu's Li'l Wayne VR Cord Cutters vs. Cord Nevers
Integrate Topics Leah: Have I Been Pwned?A.J.: Time Machine Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes LG G6 Review: TechnoLeah iPhone without Touch ID?: 9to5Mac
There's a brand new (less-explosive) Samsung phone and some mildly interesting iPhone news. Integrate Topics Leah: Google Calendar for iPadA.J.: Trim Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Galaxy S8: Galaxy S8 The Verge - Review Embedded Fingerprint Reader: 9to5Mac
This week Leah discusses her extensive cell phone plan research and gives some recommendations. Integrate Topics Leah: DashlaneA.J.: TreeHouse Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Games: Lifeline (iOS) Churchill Solitare (Android) Pokémon Go
Integratiest Tournament:Vote Here or on TwitterYou can view the entire bracket here.Leah and A.J. talk about the latest Integratiest voting and who made it to round two. They also discuss tech news, but that’s not nearly as interesting as the tournament. Integrate Topics Leah: Storm (iOS)A.J.: SunLabz NiCd NiHM Battery Charger for AA/ AAA Rechargeable Batteries Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Gartner's Smartphone Update: Gartner Says Worldwide Sales of Smartphones Grew 7 Percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2016 Leah Doing Cool App Write-Ups for Gizmodo Solar Panels are More Awesome: SunPower hits average cell conversion efficiencies of 25% at Fab 4
This week A.J. and Leah talk about Leah's experience with the new Snapchat Spectacles! Integrate Topics Leah: Dashlane (Annual Subscription)A.J.: Treehouse Coding Tutorials Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Beats X & Other Headphones: Beats X JayBird X2 Airpods Snapchat Spectacles: Snapchat Spectacles Leah's Snapchat Spectacles Review Adsense: Google Adsense
Integratiest Tournament:Vote Here or on TwitterYou can view the entire bracket here.This week A.J. & Leah discuss mobile gaming and present the first-ever Integratiest Tournament. Integrate Topics Leah: Google TripsA.J.: Polymail Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Leah's Games: Lifeline iOS Churchill Solitaire Pokémon Go A.J.'s Games: CSR Racing 2 Super Monkey Ball) Mini Metro Tiny Wings
This week A.J. and Leah go over some video shooting and editing tips, along with discussing their favorite video equipment and software. Integrate Topics Leah: Filmic ProA.J.: Glassdoor Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Cameras: iographer iPhone SE DxO One Weird/Cool Video Equipment: GoPro Omni 360fly 4K Video Camera GoPro DJI Mavic Pro Skiing Video Video Software: Videolicious (Mobile) Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro X iMovie (iOS)
This week Leah tells A.J. about her favorite CES topics and A.J. makes Leah jealous by explaining what it’s like to be Batman. Integrate Topics Leah: InReach ExplorerA.J.: Roku Stick Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Being Batman with A.J.: Batman: Arkham VR Playstation VR Launch Bundle Leah’s Picks from CES: Stemi, The Hexapod Waerator WillowPump The Divergent 3D Printed Car
A.J. and Leah discuss their favorite integrate topics from 2016 and make tech resolutions for 2017. Favorite Integrate Topics of the Year Leah: GboardA.J.: Soylent (Coffiest) Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. 2017 Tech Resolutions Leah: Password Managers Dashlane 1password A.J.: Start/Go Back To Using a Task Manager Trello Omnifocus Remember The Milk
This week A.J. and Leah take a look at what’s trending this holiday season and discuss how to make the most out of your Christmas gift buying budget. Integrate Topics/Best Holiday Deals Leah's Deal Picks: Playstation 4 Keychain USB Drive NES Classic Edition A.J.'s Deal Picks: Vizio Soundbar CHEAP 4K TV Petcube Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Leah's Favorite Christmas Gifts: Sweat Wicking Shirts Waffle Iron Chromecast A.J.'s Favorite Christmas Gifts: Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Nintendo 64 Google Play Music Subscription
This week Leah and A.J. discuss wearables past, present and future, while giving the low-down on Apple's dive into smart glasses. Integrate Topics Leah: UE MegaboomA.J.: Roomba 650 Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes All the Wearables: Google Glass Is Dead; Long Live Smart Glasses, via MIT Tech Review Leah's Misfit Ray Review Microsoft HoloLens Apple Glasses: Apple Considers Wearables Expansion With Digital Glasses, via Bloomberg
This week the gang finally walks over Apple and Microsoft’s new “touchable” hardware. Integrate Topics Leah: Local GuidesA.J.: Mini Metro Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Microsoft’s Surface Pro: Surface Studio, via Microsoft iMac 5K vs Microsoft Surface Studio comparison review New MacBook Pros: Apple’s new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar will be in stock, available to try at Apple Stores this week, via 9to5Mac MacBook Pro Review Roundup: mixed reviews on performance, potential for Touch Bar, via 9to5Mac
Integrate Topics Leah: DuoLingoA.J.: Soylent Mikah: Diyz Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Amazon Prime: Amazon Prime Do Not Disturb : iOS Android TextExpander: TextExpander Brett Terpstra
This week Leah and A.J. discuss their most disheartening cases of buyer’s remorse. Integrate Topics Leah: MyCharge - Razor PlatinumA.J.: Overleaf Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Scrivener: Scrivener Intro HP Pavillion Laptop: Leah’s Linux Excursion Leah’s HP A.J.’s HP
This week the gang discuss their favorite tech flops, what they miss about them and what they learned from them. Plus, Mikah returns, and Leah sent her Casper mattress back. Find out what she replaced it with in this week’s episode of Integrate! Integrate Topics Mikah: Pearl RearVisionLeah: Helix MattressA.J.: Fender Stratocaster Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Zune: Zune in “poop brown” Zune Music Pass Seiko TV Watch: Seiko TV Watch Demonstration Ello: Ello
This week the Leah and A.J. discuss the first week with their new phones, what they love/hate about Nike’s new self-lacing shoe and A.J. gives a review of new budget Bluetooth headphones. Integrate Topics Leah: Vote!A.J.: Anker Soundbuds Sport Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Our new iPhones: iPhone Comparison, via Apple Nike's Self-Lacing Shoes: Nike's self-lacing sneakers finally go on sale November 28th, via The Verge Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 Manifests the Unimaginable, via Nike
This week A.J. and Leah make sense of Apple’s new iPhone and watch announcement, explain which PlayStation 4 you should purchase and fail to understand cell phone contracts. Integrate Topics Leah: Shopping AroundA.J.: Eero Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Apple Event: Apple Store Rebranding, via The Verge iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple Watch Series 2 are now available to preorder, via 9to5Mac Sony: PS4 FAQ, via Sony Sony PS4 Neo/Slim Announcement, via The Verge
This week the Integrate crew discusses the virtues of going to electronics stores in person and lays out the latest details on Apple's upcoming iPhone and iOS 10 launch. Integrate Topics Leah: Crock Pot/Slow CookerA.J.: Luuup Litter Box Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Best Buy: Best Buy Earnings Report, via Marketplace iOS 10 & Apple's Upcoming iPhone Release: iOS 10 Anker SoundBuds
This week Leah gives some tips for creating GIFs on the fly, while A.J. discusses the upcoming MacBook Pros and provides some laptop purchasing advice. Integrate Topics Leah: WazeA.J.: The Power of Habit Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes We all need GIF makers: GIF Brewery Giphy Capture Giffing Tool Gifster DO NOT BUY A LAPTOP RIGHT NOW!!!: New MacBook Pros, via 9to5Mac
This week Leah talks about why some Washington Comcast customers might be getting a refund, and A.J. discusses Dropbox's newest competitor. Integrate Topics Leah: ChromecastA.J.: Prompt (2) This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Ermm?.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Washington's Attorney General Sues Comcast: Washington state suing Comcast over repair fees, credit checks, via The Seattle Times The Lawsuit The Real Life Pied Piper: Upthere cloud service reveals pricing & storage details as it leaves beta, via 9to5Mac Upthere Pied Piper
This week Leah gives some tips to help you get through one of life’s most stressful tasks - moving, and A.J. talks about his experience with Playstation VR. Integrate Topics Leah: CostcoA.J.: Pokemon (Yellow Version) Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Moving Sucks Uhaul's Moving Help Regulators Like Self-Driving Cars: U.S. Won't Impede Self-Driving Cars, via The Wall Street Journal Telsa Autopilot Crash Images, via The Verge
This week A.J. and Leah discuss the finer points of phone buying and how to pick a good pair of tennis shoes. Then Leah gives her first look at what she expects from her transition to Google Fiber. Integrate Topics Leah: Opera Web BrowserA.J.: 3D Chess Game Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Upgrading Phones: What Will Leah Buy? LG Nexus 5X Unlocked Smartphone, via Amazon iPhone A.J. Tries to Buy Tennis Shoes: [Under Armour Cluchfit Drive 2] (http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:247907/sku:58143011/under-armour-clutchfit-drive-2-mens/black/silver/?cm) Leah's Running Shoes, via Saucony Google Fiber Internet & TV: Google Fiber
This week on Integrate Leah tells the guys about a new bot that can make dating in 2016 a little less scary, A.J. questions Tesla's offer to buy Solar City and Mikah walks over the ins and outs of the new Unicode standard (in a British accent). Integrate Topics Leah: Misfit RayA.J.: TextGrabberMikah: Bitcam Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Dating in 2016 is scary: Ghostbot Tesla Goes Solar: Tesla makes offer to buy Elon Musk-backed SolarCity, via The Verge Women Run Too: Unicode 9.0:
This week the Integrate crew shames Mark Zuckerberg for his poor password hygiene, A.J. finally realizes VR is awesome, and they all reveal their travel tricks and tips. Integrate Topics Leah: Our GroceriesA.J.: TSA PrecheckMikah: Coffitivity This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Blurb.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes DaDaDa: Password Strength, via XKCD DaDaDa Virtual Reality: Should you buy an HTC Vive right now?, via The Verge Enter to win an HTC Vive and ASUS Gaming Desktop from VRHeads!, via VRHeads Travel Tips: Traveling with technology: Gadgets and apps worth bringing on your trip overseas, via TechnoLeah What's in Mikah's WWDC 2016 gear bag?, via iMore Cocoon Brand Web Thing
This week Leah, A.J., and Mikah pray for the end of passwords, buy discounted Xbox Ones, and read the MacBook Pro tea leaves. Integrate Topics Leah: GboardA.J.: WiFi CallingMikah: Fast.com This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Squim.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Windows Passwords: Microsoft Is Tired Of Your Horrible Passwords, via Newsy Another Day, Another Hack: 117 Million LinkedIn Emails And Passwords, via Motherboard LeakedSource Analysis of MySpace.com Hack, via LeakedSource Xbox One Prices: Xbox One price drops to $299 ahead of 'slim' console rumor for E3, via The Verge MacBook Pro Rumors: Spy photos all but confirm 2016 MacBook Pro’s OLED touchpad, via Cult of Mac
This week Leah, A.J., and Mikah discuss alleged Fitbit inaccuracies, break down the Facebook political "scandal", and explain the updates coming to Twitter. Integrate Topics Leah: Pencil by FiftyThreeA.J.: NotionMikah: Nest Cam This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Tootles.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Petcube DogTV Fitbit Inaccuracies: Study claims Fitbit trackers are 'highly inaccurate', via CNBC Facebook Politics: Facebook changes algorithms but denies allegations of anti-conservative bias, via The Telegraph Facebook news selection is in hands of editors not algorithms, documents show, via The Guardian Twitter Updates: Coming soon: express even more in 140 characters, via Twitter No, Twitter's update won't make all your replies public, via iMore When Media Twitter tries to explain new Twitter rules, via News Cat GIF
This week A.J., Mikah, and new host Leah Becerra get excited about 360º audio for virtual reality, talk pros and cons of the MacBook, and dissect Amazon’s decision to take on Netflix. Integrate Topics Leah: LinkedIn StudentsA.J.: QNAPMikah: Doxie Go Plus Produced by A.J. FeatherThis episode of Integrate is not sponsored by BirdPress.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Leah on Twitter Leah’s website The famous Batman plushie ElephantDrive Huawei VR: Of course Huawei is making a Gear VR rival, via Engadget The New MacBook: MacBook Amazon Versus Netflix: Amazon Ups the Ante on Streaming Video, Challenging Netflix, via The Wall Street Journal
This week A.J. makes a confession that leaves Mikah shouting, then they share their thoughts on the recent Apple event, and round things off with a discussion of PlayStation Vue and cord-cutting. Integrate Topics A.J.: Lines the GameMikah: VELCRO Cable Ties Produced by Katie HilerThis episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Sleeevd.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Donate to the ASPCA Apogee ONE Smaller iPad Pro: 9.7-inch iPad Pro Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter iPhone SE: 4-inch iPhone SE PlayStation Vue: PlayStation Vue The Cord Cutter’s Guide, via The Verge Sony PlayStation Vue review: Cut the cable TV cord, keep the channels and DVR, via CNET
This week A.J. and Mikah laugh at the thought of “cyber pathogens,” they figure out what Apple will announce based solely on the press invite, and warn everyone against force-quitting their apps. Integrate Topics A.J.: Fluid BrowserMikah: Scanbot Produced by Katie HilerMusic provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Cyber Pathogens: What’s a 'cyber pathogen'? San Bernardino DA baffles security community, via The Guardian Apple Event Speculation: Apple’s March Event Apple’s March 21st ‘Let us loop you in’ event is official: 4-inch iPhone SE + 9.7-inch iPad Pro & much more expected, via 9to5Mac Force-Quitting Apps: Closing Apps To Save Battery Life On iOS Is Still A Myth, via Newsy
This week A.J. and Mikah review McDonald’s new VR Happy Meal headset, discuss the Internet of DUMB things, and talk about Mikah’s new toy. Integrate Topics A.J.: iTunes Smart PlaylistsMikah: Scanbot Produced by Katie HilerThis episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Ümbrella.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes McDonald’s VR Headset: Happy Goggles, the Evolution of the Happy Meal McDonald's Is Making A Happy Meal Box That Turns Into A VR Headset, via Newsy Wi-Fi Water Pitchers: The Machines Have Won: Even Water Pitchers Have Wi-Fi Now, via Newsy Amazon and Brita team up for Wi-Fi water pitchers, via The Verge Oombrella Mikah’s New Toy: iPad Pro Tayasui Sketches+ Smart Keyboard
This week A.J. and Mikah discuss Google Gmailify’ing your inbox, break down the Apple vs. FBI drama, and round things off with a discussion of Twitter’s latest updates [GIFs, Timelines, and video DMs]. Integrate Topics A.J.: Throat Coat Tea Mikah: PointOut Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by LockBox. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Gmailify: Gmailify: The best of Gmail, without an @gmail address, via Google Airmail Polymail Outlook Mail Apple VS. FBI: A Message to Our Customers, via Apple, Tim Cook Apple Versus the FBI, Understanding iPhone Encryption, the Risks for Apple and Encryption, via Stratechery Google CEO Sundar Pichai backs Tim Cook over Apple-FBI controversy, via VentureBeat Twitter Updates: Introducing GIF search on Twitter, via Twitter Videos in Your Direct Messages, via Twitter / Jack Dorsey Never miss important Tweets from people you follow, via Twitter
This week A.J. and Mikah complain about Facebook battery drain, dig into Google’s virtual reality plans, and rage about Twitter culture. Integrate Topics A.J.: Grammarly Mikah: Copied Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Red Smock. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Facebook Battery Drain: It turns out uninstalling Facebook for Android is pretty great, via Android Central Uninstalling Facebook app saves up to 15% of iPhone battery life, via The Guardian Google Virtual Reality: Google pushes further into virtual reality with new headset, via Financial Times Twitter’s Timeline: Twitter To Introduce Algorithmic Timeline As Soon As Next Week, via BuzzFeed Jack’s Tweet #1 Jack’s Tweet #2
This week A.J. and Mikah welcome the future of the music industry, thanks to streaming music numbers counting toward RIAA certificates; they monitor the stock market to see if Google maintains its lead over Apple; and they ponder the point of Instagram’s original serialized thriller. Integrate Topics A.J.: Exogear ExoMount Touch CD Slot Car Mount Mikah: Airmail Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by MyQuil. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Cartoon Cast #6: Very Official Fart Meetings Polymail Streaming Goes Platinum: The RIAA Finally Bows to Streaming, Making 17 Artists’ Albums Go Gold and Platinum, via Vulture RIAA Debuts Album Award With Streams, via RIAA Google (Briefly) Beats Apple: Google parent Alphabet passes Apple market cap at the open, via CNBC Alphabet (Aka Google) Isn't Making Money On Moonshots Just Yet, via Newsy Instagram Launches Thriller Flick: Shield 5 Shield 5 on Instagram Instagram Wants You To Watch Its New Thriller — In 15-Second Spurts, via Newsy
This week A.J. and Mikah discuss those juicy iPhone 5se rumors, they explain why they’re not bothered by Uber tracking its drivers, and A.J. tries to find a new on-site backup system. Integrate Topics A.J.: Adobe Voice Mikah: PillPack Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Sleevd. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Isometric on Relay FM iPhone 5se: ‘iPhone 5se’ likely to have faster A9/M9 chips & always-on Siri, come in 16/64GB capacities, via 9to5Mac Is Apple Developing A Smaller iPhone?, via Newsy Apple iPhone Sales Grow at Slowest Rate Ever, via The Wall Street Journal Uber Tracks Its Drivers: Uber Using Smartphone Gyrometer Data To Monitor Speeding Drivers, via TechCrunch On-site Backups: Backblaze CrashPlan Drobo WD - My Cloud Mirror 6TB External Hard Drive
This week A.J. and Mikah are joined by special guest Andy Ihnatko! Andy explains how he integrates his Apple and Google gadgets, and shares a few life hacks along the way. Find Andy on Twitter and on Relay FM's Material podcast. Integrate Topics Andy: OmniOutliner A.J.: Notability Mikah: Microsoft Selfie Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Moocycle. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes If Prostheses Were Shoes, They'd Have Been Updated Already Mikah interviews a robot at CES Samsung GALAXY S3 More Chinese supply chain reports claim Apple has dropped the 3.5 mm headphone jack for iPhone 7, will rely on wireless, via 9to5Mac iPad Pro and Apple Pencil The one where Yasmine Evjen was on Integrate Apple Watch complications Moto 360 Avowed Apple fan Jeb Bush realizes his Apple Watch can take phone calls, via The Verge Bush Encounters the Supermarket, Amazed, via The New York Times Andy's Economic Model for Children-Powered Chores Twelve South Compass P. G. Wodehouse The Omni Group
This week the guys tackle Volvo's "Netflix & Drive" concept video, a more integrated way to track your sleep and Mark Zuckerberg's New Year's Resolution. Integrate Topics A.J.: Runkeeper Mikah: Doodle This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by SPONSOR. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Netflix & Drive: Volvo wants you to Netflix and drive, via The Verge Sleepnumber's Sleep Tracking: The "it" bed, via SleepNumber A JARVIS of Zuckerberg's own: Zuck’s challenge for himself for 2016: A JARVIS of his very own, via Mark Zuckerberg
This week A.J. and Mikah wave goodbye to ride-hailing service Sidecar, they dream of a future where all smart home products are psychically linked, and wag their finger at Valve for giving away credit card information on Steam. Integrate Topics A.J.: Squarespace Metrics Mikah: Adobe Post Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by ūnHub. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Pre-show: The Cartoon Cast episode where we give our definitive anime judgement Waving Goodbye to Sidecar: Sidecar, once an Uber and Lyft competitor, is shutting down on December 31, via VentureBeat Samsung's New TVs Can Control Your Smart Home: Samsung is adding SmartThing hubs to its 2016 HD TVs to control connected devices, via VentureBeat Wagging Our Fingers at Valve: Valve briefly suspends Steam service after security error exposes user information, via Polygon
This week A.J. and Mikah are live in the KBIA studios to talk about StratosCard and other multi-card solutions. Then, they reflect on the year by choosing their favorite Integrate topics. Integrate Topics A.J.: DxO ONE Camera The DxO ONE photos A.J. and Mikah took live from KBIA Mikah: Google Cardboard Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Swip. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Pre-show: Isometric #85 High Stakes Dreidel StratosCard: StratosCard site Stratos Card To Shut Down Just Six Months After Launching, via TechCrunch Coin 2.0 - A smart device for all cards, via Amazon Our Favorite Integrate Topics of the Year: A.J.: TextExpander Mikah: 1Password Things You Shouldn’t Integrate: A.J.: Lark Silent Alarm Clock Mikah: Apple TV 3rd Generation
This week A.J. and Mikah get a little bummed out 'cause they have to register their drones, but the emotional rollercoaster that is the CISA scandal snaps 'em right out of it. The guys then finish up the show by talking about Apple's secret display lab. Integrate Topics A.J.: Boomerang Mikah: Spotify Party Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Birdpress. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Relay FM's Isometric Relay FM's Clockwise The Incomparable's Jessica Jones Rewind Register Your Drones: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration, via FAA FAA Says Hobbyists Must Register Their Drones, via Newsy CISA Makes It Into The Budget Bill: Controversial Cybersecurity Act Slipped Into 'Omnibus' Budget Bill, via Newsy Omnibus Spending Bill, via Scribd Apple’s New, Secret Display Lab: What Might Apple Be Crafting In Its Secret Development Lab?, via Newsy How OLEDs Work | Advantages and Disadvantages, via HowStuffWorks Apple filed a patent for waterproofed iPhone ports, via The Verge Apple to remove headphone jack from next iPhone, via SiliconBeat
This week A.J. and Mikah give their Mailbox eulogy (R.I.P., Mailbox), they discuss (or should we say disgust?) Apple's iPhone 6 battery case, and get a little skeptical over Amazon's Blue Shade technology. Integrate Topics A.J.: WeMo Insight Switch Mikah: IMAK Wrist Cushion Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by MyQuil. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Mailbox, Carousel Sunsetting: Saying goodbye to Carousel and Mailbox, via Dropbox Blog This GTD Workflow Is How I Finally Got My Email Inbox Under Control, via Lifehacker Apple's Proprietary Battery Case: iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case, via Apple iPhone 6s Adhesive Bandage Case - Soft Pink, via Maxim Melnikov (@bbsody) Amazon Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition: Introducing the All-New Fire HD 8 Reader’s Edition: the Best Tablet for Reading, via Amazon Amazon courts readers with new Fire HD 8: Will Kindle fans bite?, via ZDNet Is Amazon's $50 Fire tablet any good?, via ZDNet A Strong Black Friday Shows That the iPad Isn't Dying, Via The Motley Fool
This week A.J. and Mikah start by sharing their holiday happenings. Then they try to get to the bottom of Elon Musk's master plan, discuss the pros and cons of traditional watchmakers adding tech to their timepieces, and become ever-so-perplexed over Cortana's iOS debut. Integrate Topics A.J.: Acorns Mikah: Hearthstone Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by GumShoe. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Pre-Show: Sonos welcomes Apple Music to the family, via Sonos Adobe is telling people to stop using Flash, The Verge Adobe Fuse Adobe Creative Cloud Elon Musk's Hyperloop: SpaceX reveals plans for its Hyperloop test track, via Tech Insider Traditional Watchmakers Say, "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em": Swatch partners with Visa for pay-by-the-wrist contactless payments, via Swatch Group Cortana On iOS: Microsoft starts rolling out Cortana for iOS, via Microsoft News Microsoft's HoloLens can stream Halo 5: Guardians from an Xbox One, via The Verge
This week A.J. and Mikah each use their invisible budget of $1,500 to pick out the best Black Friday deals from Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Find out what the guys think is worth buying this holiday season! Integrate Topics A.J.: GE Link Mikah: PopKey Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by GlassTrek. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Mikah's new podcast, Cartoon Cast Microsoft Hololens Trimble demonstration Volvo Demonstration Best budget soundbars, via The Wirecutter Black Friday Picks Mikah: (With a budget of $1,500) $400 Element 55" Class 4K 120Hz Smart UHD TV (Target) $850 Macbook Air 13.3" - Intel Core 5 - 4GB Memory - 128 Flash Storage (Best Buy; Select Locations) $180 Panasonic DSLR (Best Buy; Select Locations) $60 Parrot Drone (Target) A.J.: (With a budget of $1,500) $699 LG - 55" Class (54.6" Diag.) - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV - Black (Best Buy) $400 Lenovo Yoga (Best Buy; Select Locations) $80 Nintendo 2DS (Walmart) $35 Kindle Fire Tablet (X9) (Best Buy or Amazon)
This week A.J. and Mikah talk to Yasmine Evjen about Google, Android, and all things pumpkin. She nearly sells Mikah on jumping ship to Android, but A.J. resists her Jedi mind tricks, remaining stone cold and steadfast. Find Yasmine on Twitter and on Relay FM's Material podcast. Integrate Topics A.J.: SCOTTeVEST System 8.0 Mikah: Hamilton soundtrack Yasmine: Pocket Casts Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Simone de Readfort. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Yasmine on a longboard Google-Designed Android Chips Make A Whole Lot Of Sense, via Newsy Fantastical Google Inbox Auto Response Google App for iOS Evo 4G Nexus 6p Nexus 5x Material #19: The Great Nexus Race Android Wear Asus ZenWatch The Apple Watch, via Daring Fireball Trying To Make Sense Of Android Wear's New Wrist Gestures, via Newsy LG Watch Urbane Google Play Music YouTube Red Chromecast Drunk History
This week A.J. and Mikah ponder the net neutrality implications of free T-Mobile video streaming, try to determine who the BlackBerry Priv is actually for, and discuss Siri's win in a battle between virtual assistants. Integrate Topics A.J.: Amazon Echo Mikah: Pause Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Red Smock. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Coffee Pro-Tip Are You Consuming Your Coffee Correctly?, via AsapSCIENCE T-Mobile's Free Video Streaming T-Mobile Unleashes Mobile Video with Binge On, via T-Mobile BlackBerry Priv BlackBerry Priv review, via The Verge Siri Is the Best Virtual Assistant Battle of the Virtual Assistants, via Experts Exchange
This week A.J. and Mikah consider the emotional baggage of Twitter hearts, mock Microsoft for its now-limited unlimited OneDrive storage, and try to understand Nintendo's Miitomo app (spoiler: they fail).Integrate TopicsA.J.: Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones Mikah: the new Apple TV Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by SuperFAV. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes.Links and Show NotesTwitter Hearts Hearts on Twitter, via Twitter Microsoft Limits Unlimited OneDrive OneDrive storage plans change in pursuit of productivity and collaboration, via Microsoft Nintendo Miitomo Nintendo's first smartphone release is a free-to-play game called Miitomo, via The Verge
This week A.J. and Mikah talk about Facebook draining your iPhone battery, predict a future where MasterCard controls all wireless payments, and try to picture their grandparents receiving Walmart groceries from a drone. Integrate Topics A.J.: Amazon Dash Buttons Mikah: Crumbles Produced by Katie Hiler Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Mikah's Links Georgia Dow explains tech-focused anger, via Newsy How to set up and start using Snapchat, via iMore Facebook's Battery Drain Post from Facebook developer Ari Grant, via Facebook MasterCard Wireless Payments MasterCard wants to turn every gadget into a credit card, via The Verge Walmart Drones Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup, via Reuters