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This week on YFT, Brandi calls in from a secret exotic paradise that she cannot reveal, but we hear it is swarming with hot pool boys and she’s roughing it with sparking rosé in a penthouse hot tub. Like any good friend would, Wells reminds her that everyone listening will hate her for privilege, and she admits “I hate me” too. But speaking of paradise.... Bachelor in Paradise is here!! Brandi splurged $2.99 on iTunes to get caught up on the show before recording, so first reactions from episode 1 are discussed, including Brandi’s discomfort seeing how her friend Blake is being portrayed, Wells’ pep talks with Dylan about pursuing a girl out of his league (hi Sarah, hi Hannah), and about how Wells is three years older than the ‘grandpa’ of the Paradise crew (hi Chris B). We also have lots of new music recommendations, show must-sees, and tips to travel like a 79-year-old that actually will make your life amazing. Enjoy! Thanks to our awesome sponsors. Check out these deals for our YFT-ers! AUDIBLE – Listening is cooler than reading! Go to www.Audible.com/YFT or text YFT to 500-500 for a 30-day free trial, including your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals totally free ARTICLE – Article is offering our listeners $50 off their first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit www.Article.com/YFT
Eleven years ago today Steve Jobs announced a wide-screen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet device. But it wasn't three products. It was one product. And we got it, Steve. We got iPhone. Links: 11 years ago today, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone Sponsors: Thrifter: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Sign up at Thrifter.com Audible: Listening is the new reading. Start your 30-day free trial at audible.com/vector or text vector to 500-500! Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook
Intel now claims to be "immune" to Meltdown and Spectre. Meanwhile, Apple has patched Meltdown. Ish. And is working on Spectre. Here's the update you need to listen to. Links: 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' FAQ About speculative execution vulnerabilities in ARM-based and Intel CPUs [Apple] About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, Security Update 2017-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-005 El Capitan Intel issues updates to protect systems from security exploits Sponsors: Thrifter: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Sign up at Thrifter.com Audible: Listening is the new reading. Start your 30-day free trial at audible.com/vector or text vector to 500-500! Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook
Meltdown "melts security boundaries which are normally enforced by the hardware". Spectre exploits how "speculative execution" is handled in almost all modern CPU. This is what you need to know Links: 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre' FAQ Sponsors: Thrifter: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Sign up at Thrifter.com Audible: Listening is the new reading. Start your 30-day free trial at audible.com/vector or text vector to 500-500! Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook
Rene provides a wish list of what “could be” for Apple hardware releases in 2018. Links: What I'd like to see from iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, and Mac in 2018 Sponsors: Thrifter: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Sign up at Thrifter.com Audible: Listening is the new reading. Start your 30-day free trial at audible.com/vector or text vector to 500-500! Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook
Rene speaks with FanWagon founder, Dexter Talbert, about hardware considerations in the Mac ecosystem for software development, including GPU performance, eGPU support, and the yet-to-be-unveiled next-gen Mac Pro. Links: Dexter Talbert on Twitter FanWagon on the App Store Sponsors: Thrifter: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Sign up at Thrifter.com Audible: Listening is the new reading. Start your 30-day free trial at audible.com/vector or text vector to 500-500! Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook
Apple has provided additional technical information and rationale for intentional CPU throttling based on battery health and thermal performance. The issue is far from over, but Rene provides a mid-mortem analysis. Links: Samsung, HTC, LG comment on #iPhoneSlow despite awkward histories of cheating on benchmarks Apple addresses #iPhoneSlow, offers steep discounts on battery replacements iPhone Battery and Performance Sponsors: Thrifter: All the best deals from Amazon, Best Buy, and more, fussily curated and constantly updated. Sign up at Thrifter.com Audible: Listening is the new reading. Start your 30-day free trial at audible.com/vector or text vector to 500-500! Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS Follow on: Web Twitter Instagram Facebook