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This week we're joined by Mark Kabbash, founder of The Dandy Horse. He chats with us about a new system for measuring and verifying bike commuting to obtain carbon avoidance credits. We chat about how the system works and the funding it could generate.  Find out more about Mark's work at Linked In +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

Imagine you unearthed the bones of an animal and had little idea of what you found. Now imagine making up a tale about the creature...

We're packing all our summer concert reports into one big show! First it's Aimee Mann in New Hampshire with her regular opener (and no stranger to the nerd world) Jonathan Coulton. (As longtime Aimee fans, we're still a little grumpy about missing the recent 'Til Tuesday reunion show...) Then we have two shows from the same exhausting weekend! First up is "Weird Al" Yankovic, who brought his Bigger and Weirder Tour (with weird opening act Puddles Pity Party) to a giant casino in Connecticut. Then the very next night, there was REO Speedwagon (sort of) and Styx, with opener Don Felder of the Eagles, at Great Woods back here in Massachusetts. (Mr. Roboto, we've missed you.) It was a fine bunch of super-fun nostalgic shows (including some random meetups with old friends of the Flopcast), and now we're ready to flop over and relax until Dragon Con. But do you still have any summer concerts coming up? If you're planning to Wang Chung tonight, do please let us know. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The 42cast!      

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, The team covers updates on visionOS 26 and the Vision Pro, the iOS 18.6 release candidate, macOS Sequoia, and the new AppleCare One plan. Additional discussions include Chrome's new account switching on iOS, BMW's snub of CarPlay Ultra, and the implications of T-Mobile's Starlink service. Plus, Jill debuts her ChatGPT shortcut for Apple news aggregation. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary Episode 369 kicks off with friendly banter from Saratoga Springs and quickly jumps into updates about Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 26 beta. Marty and Eric share hands-on insights, including improved persona realism and smoother system performance. Dave and the panel review iOS 18.6 and macOS Sequoia betas, sharing mixed experiences with stability and usability, especially around multitasking on iPad. A major highlight is the debut of AppleCare One, a new all-in-one Apple device insurance plan. Marty walks through how it saved him money and how to migrate existing AppleCare contracts. Chuck adds insight into insurance best practices and potential benefits for multi-device owners. The episode also includes Jill's new “Apple News Scout” GPT tool, which curates reliable Apple news while filtering rumors. In tech news, the panel discusses Chrome's improved account switching for iOS, BMW's rejection of CarPlay Ultra, and T-Mobile's Starlink collaboration for satellite cellular service. As always, the show wraps with laughs, listener shout-outs, and community appreciation, emphasizing how tech brings people together—even across distances. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple releases developer beta 4 for visionOS 26 Setting Up Your Apple Vision Pro: A Seamless Start To Spatial Computing Beta this week.  iOS 18.6 RC beta and more now available as launch nears Apple Shares iOS 18.6 Release Notes Apple Shares iOS 18.6 Release Notes Apple released the iOS 26 public beta: Here's the full list of compatible iPhones that can download it iPadOS 26 beta 4 now available with latest iPad changes Apple releases iOS 26 beta 4 for iPhone Apple Releases First iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas - MacRumors tvOS 26 beta 4 available now for Apple TV users tvOS 26 adds new feature that makes AirPlay speakers better than ever watchOS 26 beta 4 now available for Apple Watch Apple Seeds First Public Betas of tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 - MacRumors iOS 26 beta 4 changes iOS 26 Public Beta Appears Imminent Based on This Latest Hint iOS 26: Set a Custom iPhone Ringtone in Seconds iOS 26 Finally Fixes This Annoying Messages Problem New Apple Watch Gesture in watchOS 26 Limited to Newer Models In Touch With Mac this week Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of macOS Tahoe to Developers In touch with AI Jill creates a ChatGPT shortcut aggregating Apple News called Apple News Scout. https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68827b839da881919c133b1fedb5b590-apple-news-scout  AppleCare One: Marty has switched over many of the devices to AppleCare One and can talk about the experience Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value Apple Announces 'AppleCare One' Subscription Plan for Multiple Devices - MacRumors News iPhone Users Can Now Easily Swap Between Personal and Work Accounts in Chrome BMW Confirms It Has No Plans to Offer CarPlay Ultra T-Mobile's Starlink Satellite Service Officially Launches With iPhone Support Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they're ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X has already been announced July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT. A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern.

This week we're joined once again by professor Karel Martens of Technion University. We learn about how transportation engineering is good at finding problems but not solving them, and a new tool to determine the success of transportation systems. Fair Transport Lab Website A scale for describing people's mobility status - Findings Press +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

The walls are closing in on Trump, and the Epstein files are the wrecking ball.  The longer he hides those documents, the deeper he sinks into the muck of child sex abuse allegations.  It's a delicious irony, isn't it? The self-proclaimed anti-establishment champion brought down by his own shadow.  This isn't just a political scandal; it's a Shakespearean tragedy unfolding in real time.Conservative leaders preaching morality while secretly indulging in depravity?  Shocking? Not really.  It's a pattern as old as time.  These so-called moral guardians are nothing but a pack of wolves in sheep's clothing, their public piety a thin veil over their private perversions.  Their hypocrisy is so blatant it's practically a neon sign flashing:  'LIAR!'  Their outrage over other people's sins is nothing but projection.  They're terrified of being exposed.Finally, the debate with Mehdi Hassan was a train wreck of epic proportions.  Watching far-right conservatives, some openly embracing Nazi ideology, throw their support behind Trump was like watching democracy die a slow, agonizing death.  The casual disregard for the Constitution, the gleeful embrace of authoritarianism – it was horrifying.  One guy actually said he didn't care about the Constitution if it meant supporting Trump.  The applause that followed was the sound of American ideals crumbling to dust.  This isn't a fringe group; this is the face of modern conservatism.  And it's terrifying.Full show notes and links usedSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

Caroline & Jobst im Gespräch mit Frösi. Wir sprechen über Gespräche mit Oktopussen, Lieblingswitze über Pferde, in Gemeinschaft leben, ein Ärzte-Bravo-Poster für 5 Mark, Depeche Mode & Milli Vanilli & Black, eine Bon Jovi Kassette, ab und an mal in Schwedt sein, Männerdisziplin Pauschenpferd, Sichtung für die Sportschule, Kaderschmieden, anaboles Steorid in Brausepulver-Form, Leistungssport & Doping, endlich mal wieder Turnen angucken, Reck & Barren, Sieger bei der Bezirksspartakiade, Ausflippen am 9. November, 100 Mark Bettelgeld einlösen, eine Stone-Washed-Jacke mit Teddyfell-Kragen für 75 Mark, die sogenannte Sportstreckung, Unterschriftenliste gegen die Wiedervereinigung, alkoholfreier Sauvignon Blanc, Tino kam mit der Minor Threat CD, Exploited im SO, die ganze Hardcore-Ästehtik irgendwie cool finden, wie ein ungeschliffener Diamant, manchmal sind Fragen wichtiger als Antworten, vor 15 Geflüchteten in Thessaloniki am Hafen spielen, mit Y auf US-Tour, am 31. März mit Mastadon im ABC No Rio, kein Gemöbel mit Chainbreaker, Monster X / Devoid of Faith / Cyness / Nuclear Cult, jahrelang keine Bands, Balotellis & Zirkus Zirkus, unendlich viele Bass-Tutorials reinziehen, klingt so als müsste man es live spielen, sich in Englisch nicht so gut ausdrücken können, Texte ergänzen via Textnachricht, Ausbildung im Krankenhaus Moabit, zehn Jahre in der Hauskrankenpflege, Mysterium Patholinguistik, zwei Tage in der Woche in der Praxis, für sprachliche Bildung zuständig, Partizipation & Stimme haben, Bundesprojekt zur Förderung von Sprachbildung, der Stellenwert von frühkindlicher Bildung, der Ton wird rauer, furchtbare Art des Diskurses, Hoffnung wegen der Pendeltheorie, mit 10 Leuten zusammenwohnen, Potsdam ist wie der teure Biergarten von Berlin, salzige Lakritz, keine Angst Dinge zu verpassen, Curse ov Dialect im Schokoladen, "Die dunkle Seite der Sprache", die Urzeitkrebse ausm Yps, Bücher mit Sprachwitzen von der Buchmesse, die obligatorischen 10 Platten, es ist Gleitsichtzeit, das Gesamtwerk von Gray Matter, ein Lungfish-Cover von hackedepicciotto, uvm. Drei Songs für die Playlist:1) Ein Lieblingssong vom 12-jährigen Frösi: AMOR & DIE KIDS - Ich mach sowieso nur was ich will2) Ein Lieblingssong vom 27-jährigen Frösi: WIRE - Ex Lion Tamer3) Ein Song, den Frösi gerade erst vor ein paar Tagen mit viel Freude gehört hat: SNAILMATE - The Snailmate Show

After ten long silly weeks, we've arrived at the end of our 1980s-themed episodes. And 1989 was a huge year at the movies, so we thought we'd play one more round of our Movie Recasting Movie Character Movie Game. That means we're pulling characters from randomly-selected 1989 movies, and then inserting them into other movies. This usually results in much weirder movies. (Speaking of weird, a certain comedy musician starred in a 1989 movie...) Who gets to play this time? Batman? Indiana Jones? A Ghostbuster? A Heather or two? Harry and/or Sally? So many possibilities. And to help us sort it all out, please welcome returning Flopcast guest Blasted Bill! 1989 was a big year for Bill, and not just because he is constantly mistaken for Young Einstein. Blasted Bill's NEW TikTok account! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: EnterpriseSplaining!    

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius. In this episode, the panel recaps MacStock 9, highlighting standout sessions on Vision Pro, social media strategy, AI automation, and health tech. They discuss hands-on demos with Apple Vision Pro, emphasizing improvements in guest mode and gesture controls. The show also covers the latest iOS 26 and visionOS betas, Apple's new AI features, and updates to Wemo devices and Chrome support. Other topics include ChatGPT for Mac, Rode's new wireless iPhone mics, and Apple TV+ content expansions. A packed episode with insights from Apple enthusiasts and tech experts across the board. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Episode Highlights     •    MacStock 9 Recap     •    Deep dive into the MacStock event, featuring Vision Pro sessions and hands-on demos.     •    Attendees impressed by Vision Pro's improved “guest mode” and more intuitive gesture       controls.     •    High turnout from those wanting an out-of-store Vision Pro experience.     •    MacStock Presentations     •    Keynotes and workshops on:     •    Social media strategy, Mastodon engagement, and maximizing your online presence.     •    Confidence-building for being on camera.     •    AI workflow and automation tools (notably Keyboard Maestro).     •    Health technology: using Apple Watch and Fitness Plus for personal wellness journeys.     •    Apple Software Updates     •    Discussion of iOS 26 and macOS Sequoia betas, plus upcoming visionOS public betas.     •    Focus on new features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence and live translation for newer devices.     •    Insights into beta testing, compatibility, and standout system features.     •    Device & Accessory News     •    Wemo device phase-out: details and advice for HomeKit users as Belkin discontinues support.     •    Tips on browser security for macOS Big Sur users as Chrome ends support.     •    Review of Rode's new wireless lav mics for iPhone, with panelists sharing hands-on impressions.     •    AI & Productivity Tools     •    ChatGPT for Mac introduces a new recording/transcription feature, now available for Plus users.     •    Panel compares various AI note-taking and productivity tools, highlighting flexibility and workflow integration.     •    Apple TV Plus & Entertainment     •    Vimeo returns to the Apple TV app store, bringing more viewing flexibility.     •    Apple TV Plus in talks to expand its sports offerings, potentially including Sunday Night Baseball and more MLB content. Additional Topics     •    Strategies for launching and managing macOS applications as Launchpad evolves.     •    Security and workflow tips for balancing browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari) and AI integrations.     •    Upcoming Apple News Plus Emoji Game and its integration with Apple Intelligence. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Vision Pro Demos at Macstock VisionOS 2.6 Beta 3 Beta this week.  Apple Seeds Third Beta of iOS 18.6 to Developers Apple Seeds Third Betas of visionOS 2.6, tvOS 18.6, and watchOS 11.6 Apple Releases Third iOS 18.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.6 Public Betas Here's When to Expect the iOS 26 Public Beta These iOS 26 features will only be available on newer iPhones iPhone screenshots are getting three powerful new features in iOS 26 In Touch With Mac this week Apple Seeds Third Beta of macOS Sequoia 15.6 You can bring back Launchpad in macOS 26, but you shouldn't  Google Drops Chrome Support for macOS Big Sur: Only Firefox and Edge Remain ChatGPT Plus Gets Record Mode on Mac for Meeting Transcription HomeKit may keep some Wemo devices alive after shutdown in 2026 Perplexity launches Comet, its AI-based web browser News Apple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game' for iOS 18.4 and later Rode Wireless Micro review: AirPods of lav mics Vimeo Brings Apple TV App Back Apple could take over Sunday Night Baseball after ESPN drops out Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees with be receiving a link when ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations there were? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X has already been announced July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo

This week we're joined by Oxford Ohio City Councilor and Miami of Ohio geography professor, David Prytherch. We chat about his new book Reclaiming the Road: Mobility Justice beyond Complete Streets. We chat about how pandemic open street experiments were rediscovering original uses, the cognitive benefits of experiencing car free streets, the opening of a democratic space for a discussion of what streets could and should be.  +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

In the late quaternary period, from about 50 to 10 thousand years ago, vast populations of large animals died out.  Among them are some of the most iconic of prehistoric creatures -- mammoths, mastodons, woolly rhinoceri, dire wolves, smilodons, giant sloths, cave bears, and on and on.  In North America, more than 70% of species over 40kg (about 100lb) disappeared. In South America, it was even more.  Eurasia and Australia lost most of their large animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.What happened?Did the opportinistic pathogen known as Homo sapiens sapiens wipe them out?  Or was it the climactic upheaval of the ending of the last ice age?  Something else entirely?Lively and ongoing debate surrounds this topic still.  In this episode we go over the theories proposed and the relative merits of each.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-being-human--5806452/support.

This week we're Han Solo but we've got some great items to discuss with you all. We talk about how Salt Lake lost its street design, how Charlottesville lost its zoning code, and the importance of transit to the justice system.   Post Items Stop building highways - Bloomberg CityLab No zoning in Charlottesville - Charlottesville Tomorrow How Utah took away SLC's streets - Building Salt Lake Transit essential to the justice system - City and State PA Wildlife evolution - LA Times Bonus Items Building credit - Brooklyn Reader Cities not built for mothers - Architectural Digest Dutch kids happier - CNN Texas outlaws dealer paper plates - Jalopnik Chinatown rent strike works - LA Public Press Cutting shipping emissions - Anthropocene Magazine Bike commuter benefits gone - Politico Pro Tax deduction on car interest - Kiplinger Hawaii launches road user charges - Citti Magazine Fig trees turn CO2 to stone - Discover Magazine Teens taking Waymos now - Wired Magazine +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

We're using our 1988 episode to finally wrap up our Backs of Life series, in which we review every backdoor pilot episode of classic 80s sitcom The Facts of Life. And this final two-part backdoor pilot from April 1988 is actually the end of the whole show! (Farewell, Tootie...) We start with a fleeting glimpse of the regular cast (which by this point also includes Australian moppet Pippa), but soon we're solidly in backdoor pilot territory. Eastland, the girls' old school, is in danger of closing, so Blair buys the place, and welcomes boys to enroll as well as girls. Then we see a whole new crop of young Eastland students, including some future stars: Juliette Lewis, Mayim Bialik, and Seth Green! Did this backdoor pilot lead to another beloved long-running series? Of course not. But does it end with the girls meeting a giant chicken? Well, kids, sometimes the world really seems to be living up to our dreams. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Earth Station DCU!  

This special episode is recorded live at MacStock 9, where host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a panel of Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, and Brittany Smith. The group dives into the latest Apple news, smart home challenges, and the evolving landscape of technology, all while sharing candid anecdotes and laughs from the conference floor The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Topics and Links Chapters & Key Topics Timestamp    Segment    Highlights 0:15    Introduction at MacStock 9    Live setup challenges, studio audience, and panel introductions 1:07    Pre-Show Adventures    Humorous stories about tangled cables and recording mishaps 7:22    Vision Pro Troubles    Dave's Vision Pro OS beta mishap and Apple Store rescue 7:31    CEO of X Departs    Linda Iaccarino's resignation from X (formerly Twitter) and speculation on company direction 9:26    Amazon Prime Day Purchases    Panel's gadget shopping habits and missed deals 11:54    HomeKit and Wemo Devices    Belkin's discontinuation of Wemo support and HomeKit frustrations 16:19    Home Automation Challenges    Real-life smart home struggles and relationship impacts 17:47    NFL Apps on CarPlay    New team apps for CarPlay and the quirks of geo-targeted sports streaming 22:37    Apple Accepts Android Trade-Ins    Apple's trade-in program for flagship Android phones and market implications 28:05    Foldable Phone Discussion    The future of foldable iPhones and iPads; panel shares hands-on experiences 35:48    OpenAI's New AI Browser    Debating the value and risks of an AI-powered web browser 45:36    Wrap-Up and Farewells    Conference excitement, where to find the panelists, and closing thoughts Notable Discussions •    Vision Pro OS Beta Issues: Dave recounts a Vision Pro update gone wrong and the Apple Store's multi-step recovery process. •    Leadership Shifts at X: The group speculates on Linda Iaccarino's exit and Elon Musk's growing involvement. •    Amazon Prime Day & Smart Home Woes: Panelists share what they bought (or missed) and react to Belkin ending support for older Wemo devices, raising concerns about the longevity of smart home products. •    NFL Apps on CarPlay: Discussion about new NFL team apps, geo-restrictions, and the broader challenges of streaming sports content. •    Apple's Android Trade-In Strategy: Analysis of Apple accepting flagship Android phones for trade-in, the depreciation of Android devices, and how this move might target switchers. •    Foldable Devices: Mixed opinions on foldable phones and iPads, with first-hand experiences and skepticism about Apple's entry into the market. •    OpenAI's AI Browser: A lively debate about the potential and pitfalls of an AI-powered browser, with comparisons to existing tools like Perplexity and Copilot. Community & Conference Highlights •    MacStock 9: The energy of a live audience and the camaraderie of in-person tech discussions. •    Panelist Plugs: Where to find each guest online and their other podcast appearances Links Referenced Belkin Ending Support for Most Wemo Devices - MacRumors NFL Apps Rolling Out on CarPlay Starting With These Teams - MacRumors Apple Now Accepting Three New Android Devices for Trade-In - MacRumors OpenAI to Launch AI Web Browser - MacRumors Announcements Macstock 9 is a wrap! If you missed it be sure to grab a digital pass to relive the conference. Click here https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/product-category/digital-pass/ Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   About our Guest Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Find her on her YouTube channel of tech tips. Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Adie Tomer of Brookings to discuss a paper he and his team wrote about the idea of regional block grants. He discusses the local subsidies going to state DOTs and how more local funding could mean more regional collaboration on infrastructure. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This isn't about policy; it's about power. A cabinet secretary's casual suggestion to replace deported farm-workers with able-bodied Medicaid recipients is a chilling glimpse into a heartless agenda.  This isn't just incompetence; it's cruelty dressed up as a solution.  They expect the poor to pick up the slack created by their own inhumane policies.  It's a sick joke, and it's a blatant disregard for human dignity.But it's not just about cheap labor. It's about dismantling the social safety net, brick by brick.  Christian nationalists are using their influence to exploit loopholes and undermine the Johnson Amendment. They're trying to transform churches into political action committees, blurring the lines between faith and fascism.  Pastor Ralph Drollinger, the so-called spiritual advisor to Congress, is preaching a gospel of poverty as punishment.  His twisted interpretation of scripture justifies starving the poor to line the pockets of the wealthy. And who benefits from this? The rich, of course.  Tax cuts for the wealthy are their holy grail, even if it means sacrificing the vulnerable to the altar of greed.  They're betting that you'll be too distracted by culture wars to notice them looting the treasury.  They're selling you a snake oil solution to a problem they created.  Don't fall for it.  This isn't about economics; it's about a systematic dismantling of compassion and justice.  It's time to fight back before it's too late.Full Show Notes and Links UsedSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

1987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, "New Universe." Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held at a baseball stadium. Meanwhile, Alan Moore wrapped up his brilliant run on Swamp Thing, American Splendor's Harvey Pekar appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Max Headroom made the cover of Mad Magazine... and Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham met the nefarious Dr. Chickenstein. And hey, our pal Kevin Cafferty (from Gleaming the Tube and The Best Stuff in the World) is here to help us figure it all out! Because it's been 38 years, and comic book nerds like us are still waiting for the next issue of Sonic Disruptors... Gleaming the Tube! The Best Stuff in the World! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Luke Ski's Animation & Stuff Podcast!    

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, The panel honors the late Tim Robertson and shares heartfelt stories from the Apple podcasting community. The conversation then shifts to Apple news including Vision Pro's legal troubles, new immersive apps, and the Bezel app's iPhone mirroring capabilities. The crew also discusses Apple's iOS and macOS beta updates, a surge in Mac shipments, malware alerts, AI developments in Siri, and Apple Music's 10-year milestone. The episode closes with excitement for the upcoming Macstock Conference. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary Episode 366 of In Touch With iOS opens with lighthearted summer vibes and warm panel intros before turning reflective as the group honors Tim Robertson, a well-known figure in the Apple podcasting community. Panelists share their memories and impact stories, setting a heartfelt tone for the episode. The conversation soon pivots to Apple's Vision Pro, beginning with legal headlines surrounding a former employee accused of leaking trade secrets to Snap. This segues into a discussion about a new app designed to explore Haven One, a future space station. The panel describes their mixed experiences with the immersive app, including moments of awe and literal dizziness. Dave and guests then focus on the Bezel app, a tool that enables iPhone screen mirroring within the Vision Pro environment. From demo hiccups to moments of smooth integration, the team shares honest thoughts on its usefulness and limitations. Attention turns to Apple's beta software rollout for iOS and macOS. The panel weighs the quality of new features and what they hope to see as the betas progress. A jump in Mac shipments prompts discussion of Apple's momentum in the hardware market, and speculation rises around rumors of a budget MacBook to rival Chromebooks. The panel briefly covers a macOS malware warning before getting into Apple's push into generative AI with Siri, and then celebrating Apple Music's 10th anniversary. The show wraps with a preview of Macstock 9 and what attendees can look forward to. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple sues former Vision Pro employee for allegedly stealing 'thousands of documents' before joining Snap Fly around Vast's Haven-1 space station using the Apple Vision Pro Vast Haven-1 VR on the App Store Dave discovered that you can share your iPhone on the Vision Pro using Bezel app,  Bezel app - Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro r/VisionPro on Reddit: Bezel app - Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro  Show your iPhone inside Apple Vision Pro iPhone mirroring for Vision Pro - Bezel  Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring on the App Store Bezel • Mirror any iPhone on your Mac   Beta this week. iOS 26 Beta 2 continues.  Apple Releases Second iOS 18.6 Public Beta In Touch With Mac this week Apple's Mac Shipments Are Soaring, Here's Why High-tech Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro Apple reportedly considers letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri Apple Weighs Replacing Siri's AI, LLMs With Anthropic Claude or OpenAI ChatGPT - Bloomberg From last week: iOS 26 Brings New Functionality to HomePod We need Jeff's insights.  CarPlay Jill talks to ChatGPT in her car with CarPlay CarPlay is getting its biggest update in years, here's what's coming in iOS 26 News Apple's Satellite Messaging Saves Colorado Mountain Climber's Life 'F1' is Apple's biggest hit with $55M+ opening weekend Wanna see your all-time most-played songs on Apple Music? Here's how  Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo I hope to see you there! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   About our Guest Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT. A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern.   Guy Serle is the host of the MyMac Podcast and the (hopefully) reconstituted Guy's Daily Drive…which isn't daily, but is done by driving so half accurate. email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com,  Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code  703-828-4677

This week we're joined by David Hencher, Director of the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney.  David chats about how to fix Mobility as a Service, why transportation providers aren't home base for these services, and proposes a new way to reduce travel and emissions called Mobility as a Feature.  +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This week we're Han Solo again, but we discuss lead pollution and serial killers, PM 1 micro-pollution,  and how ICE raids are reducing transit ridership in Los Angeles. Below is a full linked article list:  Main Items ICE raids lead to low LA ridership - LA Times Tinier particles data finally collected - Washington University St. Louis Reversible architecture - ArchDaily TTC congestion management - blogTO Bonus Items KC wants to pay for block parties - Kansas City Star Disasters impact baby brains - Gizmodo Full of lead - The Overhead Wire Oakland block tries to quit fossil fuels - KQED End of Energy Star? - Smart Cities Dive China's high speed rail debate - Asia Times Arizona to vote on VMT charges - Ballotpedia How government can finance low cost homes - Nonprofit Quarterly Florida restricts bus lanes to ridership quotas - Tampa Bay Times New motor could change e-bikes - Electrek Toronto bike lane gets more traffic - Carbon Upfront! Oregon housing bonds surpassed expectations - Governing Puppies and Butterflies: Michelin Restaurants on LA Transit Bike share triathlon +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com        

Returning to the Flopcast after a full decade away, it's our old pal (and comedy musician, podcaster, animator, storyboard artist, and voice actor) the great Luke Ski! Luke came up with the subject for this week's Top 4 1/2 List, and it's a long one: The Top 4 1/2 Songs Made For A Movie Where The Title Of The Song Is Also The Title Of The Movie And The Lyrics Of The Chorus Of The Song! Got that? And since this is our 1986 episode, all of Kevin's movies and songs are from 1986. Luke's choices are also mostly from the mid-80s, which seemed to be the peak of this very important cinematic trend that no one else has ever noticed. It's a wild list which just might involve aliens, nerds, and a certain duck. Enjoy! And watch for episode 5 of the new Luke Ski's Animation & Stuff Podcast, also out this week! Kevin is Luke's guest over there, and we do another Top 4 1/2 List that's even weirder than this one. Find links to ALL of Luke's stuff right here! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: BatChums!      

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. We dive into Vision Pro's new 3D collaboration tools and its surprising potential in medical diagnostics. They explore updates in iOS 26 and macOS “Tahoe,” reflect on Apple's shift away from older devices, and introduce the Setapp app subscription service. The episode also covers CarPlay Ultra's mixed reception, T-Mobile home internet, and Dave's adventure with a squirrel chewing AT&T fiber cable, and wraps with a Macstock 9 preview use INTOUCH50 at checkout to save $50 on the 3 day pass.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary In this episode of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg gathers Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden to explore Apple's recent announcements and beta releases. The show opens with a detailed look at VisionOS 26 and the expanding role of the Vision Pro in both collaborative design and enterprise applications. A standout segment covers a new 3D workspace app called Analog Two, which enables immersive teamwork and spatial project management. The panel goes deeper, discussing Vision Pro's potential in medicine — including its application in improving colonoscopy procedures. With commentary from each guest, they explore how spatial computing could transform diagnostic and healthcare tools. Shifting to iOS 26, the discussion critiques Apple's recent features such as HomePod crossfade, noting a perceived lack of excitement. Chuck, Marty, and Guy also reflect on the ongoing transition away from Intel Macs and the support drop-off for older iPhones, prompting a nostalgic conversation on Apple's hardware evolution. Later, the Dave introduces Setapp — a software subscription platform that bundles a wide range of apps for Mac and iOS — and evaluates its value for productivity and power users. Dave shares his experience with T-Mobile's home internet service, and a squirrel chewing on AT&T fiber cable knocking out his internet, while the group discusses the branding and industry reception of CarPlay Ultra. The episode wraps up with a preview of Macstock 9 and a celebration of two decades of podcasting, reinforcing the show's deep roots in the Apple community. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Beta Developer 2 for VisionOS 26 Apple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26 Apple releases developer beta 2 for visionOS 26 New Magnifier Spatial Releases Analogue 2 Collaborative 3D Immersive Experience Design Platform Built Natively for Apple Vision Pro Spatial Inc. VisionOS 26 proves Apple isn't treating the Vision Pro like a hobby Apple Vision Pro will help get to the bottom of colonoscopy cancer detection   Samsung's Headset to Offer Better Displays Than Apple Vision Pro Beta this week. iOS 26 Developer Beta 2 was released this week.  Everything New in iOS 26 Beta 2 - MacRumors iOS & iPadOS 26 Beta 2 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation More discovered items in iOS 26 Beta iOS 26 Brings New Functionality to HomePod  Apple Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Taking Podcasts Mainstream With iPod and iTunes - MacRumors In Touch With Mac this week Here's Everything New in macOS Tahoe Beta 2 In Touch With SetApp KeyCue — download on Setapp | Quick access to shortcuts and commands Proxyman on Setapp | HTTP proxy debugger OpenIn on Setapp | Open files and links faster We discuss how SetApp works Sign up for Setapp https://go.setapp.com/invite/hsr2uvtn T-Mobile ‘home Internet review and a Squirrel hits Dave AT&T fiber Internet…Again News Apple Pulls 'Convince Your Parents to Get You a Mac' Ad From YouTube  Marty mentioned this video Privacy on iPhone | Flock | Apple iPhone 4 and FaceTime Launched 15 Years Ago Today Audi, Mercedes, and other car–makers reject CarPlay Ultra despite Apple claims Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo I hope to see you there! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is the host of the MyMac Podcast and the (hopefully) reconstituted Guy's Daily Drive…which isn't daily, but is done by driving so half accurate. email Guy@mymac.com @MacParrot and @VertShark on Twitter Vertshark.com,  Vertshark on YouTube, Skype +1 Area code  703-828-4677

This week we're joined by Madeline Brozen of the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. We talk about universal basic mobility and research her team has done on the LA Mobility Wallet Pilot Program.   +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

The so-called "Religious Liberty Commission," born under Trump, isn't about freedom; it's a brazen power grab cloaked in piety. This Washington D.C. gathering, a veritable who's who of the Christian right, from Dan Patrick to Dr. Phil (?), convened to lament America's perceived lack of Christianity. But behind the hand-wringing, a sinister agenda brews: to enforce a Christian nationalist vision, silencing dissent and rewriting the rules to their liking.This episode rips the mask off this charade, exposing the commission's blatant disregard for anyone outside their narrow religious circle. Witnesses like Fish Stark and Rachel Laser reveal a rhetoric of conspiracy and persecution, as these self-proclaimed victims twist reality to fit their narrative. We see this play out in Ohio, where the Center for Christian Virtue pushes a budget that betrays true Christian values, slashing funds for the vulnerable while advancing an anti-abortion crusade.From Ohio's voucher programs to Tennessee's assault on trans youth healthcare, the episode lays bare the consequences of weaponized religious fervor. It's a fight for the soul of America, a battle against those who would twist religious freedom into a tool of oppression. This isn't about faith; it's about control, and it's time we call it what it is.Full Show Notes & Links UsedSend us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

It's the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, and we have a guy who was there. Our friend Rich Wilhelm takes us on a deep dive through his long day at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia for the biggest charity concert in history. Including: General admission tickets at the shocking price of thirty-five dollars! Rich's mom carefully recording the whole show on VHS! The unknown kid who talked his way into opening the concert! Philadelphia hometown heroes like Hall & Oates, Patti LaBelle, and The Hooters! The globe-trotting antics of Phil Collins (and Cher)! Led Zeppelin reunited! Our favorite loverboy, Billy Ocean! Tina's wardrobe malfunction (with a little help from Mick)! And the surprise Lionel Richie finale! Plus Madonna, the Cars, REO Speedwagon, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Run-D.M.C., Duran Duran, and pretty much everyone else! Hey, if you're gonna be trapped in an overcrowded stadium for sixteen hours on a hot summer day, you could do worse. These days, you can find Rich writing about music for PopMatters.com. But on July 13, 1985, Rich was at Live Aid. And the line to be super-jealous of Rich starts right here. Find Rich at PopMatters! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon!    

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley. Episode 364 dives into the latest post-WWDC 2025 announcements from Apple. The panel explores updates to VisionOS, iOS 26, macOS 26 (“Tahoe”), iPad multitasking, CarPlay improvements, and Apple Watch accessibility. With new UI designs, spatial widget integration, AI feature rollouts, and hardware enhancement. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary In this episode of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg is joined by Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Chuck Joiner, and Eric Bolden to unpack Apple's post-WWDC 2025 news. The conversation starts with Vision Pro and VisionOS beta capabilities, including spatial widgets and immersive media viewing in a VR environment. Marty details how he's placing widgets in his virtual space, while Eric highlights improvements in gaze-based navigation. The discussion moves to iOS 26 and its public beta (18.6), spotlighting updates focused on battery life and Apple's AI features — particularly how regulatory hurdles are shaping rollouts in international markets like China. macOS 26, codenamed “Tahoe,” gets praise for its sleek new “liquid glass” UI and personalization upgrades, including a theming engine that enhances accessibility. The team reflects on UI changes and how they affect daily workflows. Chuck shares insights from Apple leadership on multitasking in iPadOS, while Jill recounts using her iPad in the wild to stay productive. The group continues by reviewing Apple Watch's new accessibility tools and watch faces, before diving into improved Reminders functionality and syncing. Also on the docket: Meta's adoption of Passkeys, a new Google ad taking aim at iOS features, Adobe's Firefly AI toolset, Apple's Back to School promotion, and new Logitech gear built for Vision Pro. The episode wraps with a preview of Macstock 2024 and closing thoughts from the panel. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Marty tested some of the new features on VisionOS 26 beta, Widget App finding it. Fsntasical was tried F1 trailer was watched  Scrolling windows with eyes.  Beta this week. iOS 26 Beta 1 continues. Apple Seeds Revised iOS 26 Developer Beta to Fix Battery Issue Apple Releases iOS 18.6 Public Beta  In Touch With Mac this week Get a First Look at macOS Tahoe's Design and Spotlight Changes macOS Tahoe's New Theming System Explained Craig Federighi Explains Why Apple Won't Merge iPad and Mac: 'We Don't Want to Build Sporks' Post WWDC 25 Finds Safari Changes on iOS 26 Go Beyond the Address Bar - MacRumors Apple Offers Safari Design Choices in iOS 26, Learning from Past Criticism CarPlay on iOS 26: Here's Everything New Get Pumped: The 8 Coolest Features Coming to Your Apple Watch in watchOS 26 tvOS 26 Introduces Automatic Sign-In Feature for Apple TV Apps These tvOS 26 Features Are Only Available on Newer Apple TV Models Here's everything new coming to Reminders in iOS 26  News Facebook Now Supports Passkeys for Passwordless Login on iPhone and iPad Apple Begins Selling Wide Range of Accessories in Fun Summer Colors Apple Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over iCloud Backups Google Says iOS 26 Copies Three Android Features Adobe Firefly App Launches on iOS and Android  Apple's 2025 Back to School Sale Now Live, Offering Free Accessories With Purchases Logitech Announces Two New Accessories for WWDC Apple Says iPhone XS is Now Vintage YouTube fixes crashing issue on mobile apps, tells iOS users to reinstall Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo I hope to see you there! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. About our Guest Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT. A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern.

This week we're joined by Illana Preuss of Recast City to talk about small scale manufacturing in cities. We discuss the commercial side of economic development, the types of jobs we are creating, and how to build community wealth in left behind places. We also talk about hot planning topics such as jobs housing balance, economic multipliers, and spreading the retail peanut butter too thin. Get Illana's book Recast City. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This week on the podcast, we're Han Solo but there's still a lot of news to share! We talk about research that shows how active transportation can reduce emissions even more than before, the ever growing fueling station, the "dark roof" lobby, and what is a third place really? Below are the show notes with the items we discussed.  Show Notes Gas stations growing - New York Times Emissions reductions from active transport - Transportation Research Part D Traffic academy expands - News from the States Dark roof lobby - The Guardian What is a third place? - Eater Supreme court permitting revolution - Heatmap Commuter rail ridership is urban - Pedestrian Observations Santa Monica airport over people - Fast Company Bonus Items LA gentrification lowers transit ridership - CalMatters Ending race, gender DBE contracting by USDOT - Reuters Chinese trucks switch to electric - Transport Topics Housing costs delay medical treatment - Wisconsin Public Radio Poll says residents want Metromover - Miami Herald Bologna's mobility strategy - Eurocities Miami to monitor home temps - WLRN Using mushrooms as building materials - Ideastream Public Radio Limiting car dimensions - Transport and Environment  +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

The Mayor finally gets a week off, because we have a special guest. Judy is one of Kevin's running buddies, and she teaches us all about ultramarathon running! (Have you ever run 100 miles in a day? Judy has. Don't you feel completely exhausted just reading that?) Then for some 1980s talk (which does happen occasionally around here), we explore the world of 80s fashion. Hopefully you still have your leg warmers and giant shoulder pads ready to go. And finally, since this is our 1984 episode, Judy shares her Top 4 1/2 List of favorite movies from that magical year. Is Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo at the top of her list? Probably not, but let's find out together... Follow Judy's running adventures on Intragram! The Best Stuff in the World covers Raiders of the Lost Ark! Gleaming the Tube covers Record City! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Modern Musicology!  

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, Jeff Gamet, We break down WWDC 2025 highlights across VisionOS, iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The team dives into Vision Pro's spatial widgets, iOS 26's revamped lock screen and call features, iPadOS 26's new multitasking, and Apple Intelligence's privacy-focused AI. They also explore the growing convergence between iPad and Mac and wrap with a shoutout to Macstock 9.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary In Episode 363 of In Touch With iOS, host David Ginsburg is joined by an all-star panel — Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle, and Eric Bolden — for an in-depth breakdown of Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote. With major announcements across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and VisionOS, the group dives into what these updates mean for users, developers, and Apple's broader ecosystem strategy. The episode opens with panel introductions before jumping straight into VisionOS 26, where the team highlights Apple's focus on spatial computing. Features like interactive 3D widgets, refined Personas, and improved collaboration tools on Vision Pro generate both excitement and critical commentary. Marty and Eric share real-world experiences with spatial widgets, emphasizing their value in immersive environments. The panel acknowledges Apple's ambitious direction for Vision Pro as it evolves from a tech demo to a productivity and creative powerhouse. Next, the conversation moves into iOS 26, spotlighting the redesigned lock screen with dynamic wallpapers and a streamlined interface for messages and phone calls. Jeff praises the new call screening and RCS group chat support, both of which significantly improve communication experiences. Updates to the Camera app and accessibility tools also reinforce Apple's commitment to a more inclusive user experience. iPadOS 26 draws praise for finally bridging the productivity gap with macOS. The introduction of a new windowing system allows for desktop-like multitasking, and panelists are enthusiastic about the debut of the Preview app on iPad. The improved Files app and richer audio input options are celebrated as productivity boosters, making the iPad an even stronger contender as a primary computing device. Turning to macOS 15, the conversation continues around convergence — with iPad and Mac experiences growing closer than ever. Chuck and David discuss how feature parity is leading to more seamless transitions between devices, particularly for multitasking and app continuity. The panel also briefly touches on watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, noting updates in health, fitness, and media experience. While these updates were more iterative, they reflect Apple's steady enhancement of its peripheral platforms. One of the standout segments is a look at Apple Intelligence, Apple's new generative AI initiative. The group discusses how Apple's privacy-first approach to AI, combined with on-device and cloud-assisted processing, could change the way users interact with Siri, productivity apps, and automation. The discussion also covers how this impacts developers and third-party integrations moving forward. In the final stretch, the team speculates on the future of the iPad and Mac. Will they fully converge or continue to serve distinct roles? With the iPad gaining more macOS features and the Mac embracing touch-like elements, the lines continue to blur. The episode closes with a few announcements and community highlights, including a plug for Macstock 2024 — inviting listeners to connect in person and keep the Apple discussion going. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.      VisionOS 26 Spatial widgets and realistic 3D spatial scenes from photos. More natural, detailed personas for video calls. Shared Vision Pro experiences for local and remote collaboration. Enterprise features for shared device use and protected content. New spatial accessories (Logitech Muse, PlayStation VR2 controllers). Adobe Premiere spatial video editing and native 180/360 video playback. New immersive Jupiter environment. visionOS 26: The MacStories Overview   iOS 26 Revamped lock screen with dynamic wallpapers and 3D spatial scenes. Redesigned Camera app with easier mode switching and visible settings. Improved Photos app with tabs and spatial photo views. Safari with floating, shrinking tab bar and edge-to-edge browsing. Enhanced Phone app with unified layout, call screening, and Hold Assist. Messages add group chat polls, personalized backgrounds, Apple Cash in chats, typing indicators, and spam filtering. https://www.macworld.com/article/2575705/ios-26-features-release-date-beta.html

This week we're joined by Chris Berdik to talk about his book Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take it Back. We discuss the impacts of road noise on health and wellbeing, how our brains process sound, and creating positive urban soundscapes.  We also talk about the problems with open offices and the incomplete story of the decibel.  Bonus link: Designing the sounds of TfL's buses in London - YouTube Find Chris at ChrisBerdik.com +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

We start with Doug's past as a member of the College Republicans, a segment of his life that seems almost distant now but also eerily relevant to the political climate we face today. His college experience at Ohio State in the mid-'80s was marked by a growing awareness of the discrepancies in the political narrative he had been raised with. Doug recounts how the rising tide of conservatism he once embraced began to clash with the realities he encountered—especially when it came to grappling with issues of race, free speech, and the responsibility of politicians towards their constituents.Then we examine the current political theater in Los Angeles, where President Trump's administration has been deploying the National Guard to suppress protests—despite local law enforcement asserting that the situation was under control. This aggressive response is less about maintaining order and more about sending a message, punishing California for its dissent against Trump's dictatorial tendencies. The reckless display of power raises critical concerns about a government that no longer feels the need to ask for cooperation but rather demands compliance. Digging deeper into the issue of immigration enforcement, we highlight the detrimental impact of ICE's recent actions in Los Angeles, a situation that reflects a broader pattern of racial profiling and abuse of power. The targeting of undocumented workers not only perpetuates a cycle of fear but also threatens the very fabric of our economy, as these individuals contribute significantly to industries that many Americans overlook. Local economies are disrupted, and the communities that rely on these workers suffer as well. We draw parallels between my college disillusionment and the current political landscape, where the values we once accepted are now recognized as harmful to the principles of justice and equity.Through personal anecdotes and current events, we emphasize the importance of free speech and peaceful protest, recalling a significant moment during Doug's college years when a counter-protester challenged a political figure's narrative. It served as a crucial reminder of the necessity for dissent in a democracy, a point that resonates strongly with the protests happening in response to Trump's actions today. We must resist the toxic mix of nationalism and authoritarianism that has taken root in our political discourse.Full Show Notes & Links Used Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our MerchFollow us on BlueskyFind us on Twitter(for now) Find us on InstagramFind us on Counter SocialFind us on Mastadon

Flopcast episode 683! As our 1980s-themed episodes roll along, we return to the weird movie game we played a few weeks ago. But this time we're looking at the movies of 1983. So we're yanking characters from randomly-selected movies, shoving them into different movies, and seeing what happens. Our participants are characters from Return of the Jedi, National Lampoon's Vacation, Superman III, Flashdance, and many more. Including... D. C. Cab. So yeah, that means Mr. T might get involved. And he already pities all of us. And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Dragon Con Report!  

Ready for a Star Wars Deep Dive?Jessica and Hunter of the Purrgil Pod are back with their latest episode, taking a laser-focused look at Andor Season 2, Episode 1, "One Year Later"! If the initial three-episodes-a-week release left you feeling overwhelmed, this is your chance to catch up and uncover every detail you might have missed by revisiting it one episode at a time.In this must-listen breakdown, Jessica and Hunter tackle:Cassian's Chaotic Escape: Witness his hilarious yet thrilling commandeering of an experimental TIE Avenger, complete with classic Death Star targeting sounds and a surprising "Kafrain" Easter egg linking directly to Rogue One!Mon Mothma's Marital Mayhem: Dive into the arranged marriage chaos for her daughter, Lida, and uncover the fascinating color theory prevalent on Chandrila – where gold and blue symbolize "family and money."The Empire's Sinister Schemes: Go behind the scenes with Krennic as he reveals the chilling plan to exploit Gorman for "unlimited power" – a discussion that even unearths a potential "plot hole"!Rebel Disarray & Unanswered Questions: The hosts highlight the raw, unorganized state of the rebel factions, setting the stage for major transformations, while leaving listeners on a knife-edge regarding the fate of characters like Bix and Wilmont.Jessica and Hunter's discussion is packed with detailed observations, personal reactions, and intriguing theories, making it a must-listen for any Andor fan looking for a deeper understanding. Don't miss this comprehensive breakdown that will enhance your next rewatch!Find the Purrgil Pod on Mastadon, Facebook, or their website, www.thepurrgilpod.com.

In the latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, we dive into Apple's latest transparency report, highlighting strong privacy protections for Vision Pro users. They discuss cleaning tips for the device, a powerful D-Day immersive app, and upcoming WWDC 2025 expectations—especially the rumored iOS 26 redesign, AI integrations, and a potential homeOS.  Apple TV's ad-free, privacy-respecting experience, critiques smart home frustrations, and weighs in on Instagram finally coming to iPad. Other topics include Apple's expanded iPad repair program, ChatGPT's new enterprise tools, and Apple's bid for more MLB streaming rights. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary A deep dive into Apple's Vision Pro Transparency Report, discussing privacy implications and data protection measures. A discussion on the D-Day Immersive Documentary Experience on Vision Pro, highlighting the storytelling potential of immersive technology. WWDC 2025 Predictions, speculating on iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Apple TV enhancements, and potential new features. The ongoing debate around Apple TV's superior privacy protections compared to Roku and Fire TV. ChatGPT's latest integrations, including meeting recordings and cloud drive access. Updates on Apple Arcade's newest games and Apple TV's expanding Major League Baseball coverage. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week. 

This week we're joined by Sujata Srivastava, Chief Policy Officer at SPUR, to discuss a recent policy brief entitled The Next 100 Days: An urbanist decision-making framework for San Francisco's new mayor. We discuss reforming the city's governance structure, what's needed for downtown recovery, transit policy and climate resilience. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com  

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo, but we've got some really interesting pieces for everyone including on federal transportation funding, EPA trying to kill climate protections, and a group of Seattle friends build a home together. Main News Highway trust fund dead since 2008 - T4America EPA wants to kill GHG regs for power plants - New York Times Washington State woonerfs - The Urbanist US government built social housing - The Conversation The 50% AV problem - Changing Lanes Group of friends live together - Fast Company Front range rail line - Colorado Newsline Maui neighborhood built fast - Fast Company Valencia's ceramic paving - Euronews Seattle's new subway - City Observatory Regional Block Grants - Brookings Bonus Items Transit expansion in Montana - Daily Montanan Benefits of congestion pricing - New York Times EPA rolls back limits for forever chemicals in drinking water - AP Amsterdam smart charging - CleanTechnica Colorado housing order - Colorado Public Radio Urban childen prone to allergies - University of Rochester Trump will regret cutting energy star - Heatmap Economics of street fairs - Sherwood News Spain orders AirBnB - New York Times Lessons from LA mobility wallet - KTLA China's airlines raise alarm on HSR market share - South China Morning Post Dieselgate killed 16K people - The Guardian +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com    

It's another 80s-themed episode, and we're up to 1982. And to keep this one short and silly, we're just looking at the albums we bought from that year. It's a mix of goofy mainstream pop (Hall & Oates, Air Supply, REO Speedwagon), some slightly cooler stuff (Elvis Costello, Devo, Midnight Oil), and one very special record from Buckner and Garcia. Because this was the year we all had Pac-Man Fever. And some of us never fully recovered. And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Tales From Hollywoodland!    

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guests Mike Potter, Chuck Joiner, Jill McKinley, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, discusses Apple's Vision Pro headset and the upcoming AI smart glasses expected next year. They highlight an interactive Vision Pro app called D-Day: The Camera Soldier that combines immersive tech with history. The episode covers Apple's shift to a year-based OS naming system, updates to Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, the new Sky AI helper for Mac, and improvements in CarPlay navigation.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary In this episode, the panel dives into the latest from Apple, focusing heavily on the Vision Pro and the upcoming AI smart glasses expected next year. They discuss the expected features, pricing, and how Apple is positioning these devices in the market while learning from competitors. They explore a fascinating new Vision Pro app called "D-Day: The Camera Soldier," an interactive documentary blending history with spatial technology, highlighting how immersive storytelling can educate in novel ways. The show also covers changes in Apple's operating system naming conventions, switching from version numbers to a year-based system starting with iOS 26, discussing the potential benefits and challenges of this change. Updates to creative tools like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are reviewed, emphasizing usability and creative enhancement. They also discuss the Sky AI helper tool for Mac and the implications of AI integration in user workflows, including privacy concerns. Additional topics include enhancements in CarPlay navigation, Apple's new self-service repair program for iPads and other devices, signaling Apple's push towards user autonomy. Finally, the panel announces Macstock 9, a community-focused Apple event featuring workshops, sessions, and social events, underscoring the value of community among Apple enthusiasts. Topics and Links In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Report: Apple aiming to release AI smart glasses next year D-DAY The camera soldier D-Day: The Camera Soldier on the App Store 20-minute experience D-Day: The Camera Soldier Bono Movie releases tomorrow.  Beta this week.  No iOS 19: Apple Going Straight to iOS 26 With iOS 18 Jumping to iOS 26, Will Apple Renumber iPhones Too? In Touch With Mac this week Shortcuts Creators Debut Sky, an AI Helper That Understands Everything on Your Mac's Screen This Tiny MacintoThis Tiny Macintosh Replica Actually Works - MacRumorssh Replica Actually Works Apple Updates Logic Pro for Mac and iPad With Several New Features Final Cut Pro 11.1.1 and Compressor 4.10.1 macOS 26 Rumored to Drop Support for These Five Macs - MacRumors Other Topics, Tips, and Apps 7 Google Maps tips to use with Android Auto and CarPlay | Popular Science Cool app to catalog all Apple Watch bands. iPhone App for Keeping Track of More Than 800 Apple Watch Bands Receives Major Update In Touch with AI Being Polite to ChatGPT is Pointless New Research Shows Today in Apple history: First-gen iPad rolls out around the world News Apple's Invites App Gains New Link Feature for Trip Planning, Potlucks and More - MacRumors Apple Launches Self Service Repair for iPad and Apple Announces Expanded Access to iPhone and iPad Repair Parts Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Lowered Again Apple Card Savings Account vs. Competitors: Which Can Earn You More? Apple TV+ sets premiere date for ‘The Morning Show' Season 4 T-Life app has screen recording on by default, T-Mobile says not a privacy risk   Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo I hope to see you there! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Mike Potter is the organizer of Macstock Conference: and the host of the For Mac Eyes Only Podcast. You can reach him on Mastodon: https://tooting.ninja/@formaceyesonly https://tooting.ninja/@macstockexpo Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT. A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern.

This week we're joined by Bill Schultheiss of Toole Design to talk about bike facility design guides. We look at the benefits of both AASHTO and NACTO guides and discuss the importance of history, political will, and the stress of being an expert witness in a trial. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com    

It's a simple plan this week: We're just looking at what was on television in late May of 1981. Including: A bizarre Happy Days musical, a horrifying Waltons episode, Mork in a bubble, skydiving Hulk, something called "Women Who Rate a 10," Bo Duke with amnesia, Daisy Duke on Enos, Batman on Fantasy Island, a Muppet on a medical drama, a dead parrot at Mel's Diner, and way too many variety shows (from Bob Hope, Steve Allen, Robert Klein, the Gatlin Brothers, and the Mandrell Sisters). It all sounds wonderful, doesn't it? You should probably cancel Netflix and invest in a time machine. The Mayor of Chickentown on The Doctor's Beard podcast! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Have Coffee, Will Travel!    

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Jeff Gamet. This week we dive into Apple and Google news, from hilarious Vision Pro price guesses to WWDC 3.0 wishlist items and Google's AI updates. Plus tips on using your iPhone as a Mac mic, vintage iPhone status, and some great gadget deals. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Summary In this episode, we cover a mix of fascinating Apple and Google news and updates. We start by sharing how ‘The Price is Right' contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple's Vision Pro, highlighting just how surprising the headset's price point is. Next, we explore the WWDC 2025 VisionOS 3 wishlist, imagining what features Apple might add to improve the user experience. We also discuss the latest status on iOS 18.5, which has no new beta this week but still holds some small refinements. Moving to Mac, we cover handy tips like taking full control of macOS notifications and how to use your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac. On the Google front, we recap their exciting I/O announcements including the Gemini app's new Live View feature and Google Translate becoming the default translation app on iOS devices. Plus, we spotlight a great deal on a wireless CarPlay adapter available at Walmart. Rounding out the episode, we hit the news with Mozilla shutting down Pocket, Fortnite topping App Store charts, iPhone 7 Plus and 8 becoming vintage, and some fresh Apple TV+ series and movie news. Episode Highlights This week in In Touch With Vision Pro: Discussion on how ‘The Price is Right' contestants wildly underestimated the cost of Apple's Vision Pro headset by thousands of dollars. Plus a spotlight on the Mirror Vision App enhancing the Vision Pro experience. WWDC 25 VisionOS 3 Wishlist What features we hope Apple adds next for Vision Pro in the upcoming VisionOS 3 update. Updates on iOS 18.5: no new beta release this week, but still worth watching for minor refinements. In In Touch With Mac this week: How to take full control of notifications on macOS (Lifehacker) Using your iPhone as a microphone for your Mac (MacRumors) Google I/O Announcements Recap: A rundown of everything interesting Google announced, including: Gemini app for iOS now with Live View real-time visual help Google Translate is now the default translation app on iPhone and iPad Deals and Gadgets: Walmart's wireless CarPlay adapter selling for $33 (originally $80), praised by shoppers for flawless performance. News Roundup Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket to refocus on Firefox (9to5Mac) Fortnite tops App Store charts again (MacRumors) iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 now officially vintage (MacRumors) Apple TV+ announces a new five-part documentary film portrait “Mr. Scorsese” New Apple TV+ series from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay announced Apple's big summer movie expanding to more IMAX theaters due to overwhelming popularity Links Mentioned in This Episode 'The Price is Right' contestants were off by thousands when guessing the cost of Apple's Vision Pro   Mirror Vision App    WWDC 25 visionOS 3 wishlist: what we'd like to see next for Apple Vision Pro How to Take Full Control of Notifications on macOS | Lifehacker Use Your iPhone as a Microphone for Your Mac - MacRumors Everything Interesting Google Announced at I/O Today - MacRumors Gemini App for iOS Gets Live View Feature for Real-Time Visual Help - MacRumors Google Translate Now Available as Default Translation App on iPhone and iPad Walmart is selling a 'convenient' $80 wireless CarPlay adapter for $33, and shoppers say it 'works flawlessly' News Mozilla announces shutdown of Pocket as it refocuses on Firefox Fortnite Takes Top Spot on App Store Charts iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Now Considered Vintage Apple TV+ announces the five-part documentary film portrait 'Mr. Scorsese' Apple TV+ Announces New Series From Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Apple's Big Summer Movie Expanding to More IMAX Theaters Due to 'Overwhelming Popularity Announcements Macstock 9 is here for 3 Days on July 11, 12, and 13th, 2025. We have an exclusive coupon code use INTOUCH50 at checkout and save $50..Click here to Register | Macstock Conference & Expo Book your room with a Macstock discount here. Location | Macstock Conference & Expo I hope to see you there! Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  About our Guest Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.  

This week we're joined by Ross Peterson to talk about non emergency medical transportation and his new wheelchair accessible transportation company RIDEtoo. We talk about transportation funding for medical visits and how they can be more efficient. Also find Ross on Linked In +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

As we kick off ten weeks of 80s-themed episodes, we're returning to a goofy little game we invented a couple of years ago. The idea is to pluck characters from randomly selected movies from the year 1980, insert them into other movies, and discuss the ramifications. Potential movies include Flash Gordon, Caddyshack, Popeye, Xanadu, The Empire Strikes Back, and many more. So grab a hideously overpriced tub of popcorn and get comfortable. In all likelihood, this is gonna get weird. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Earth Station Who!  

This week we're joined by bridge engineer Daniel Baxter to talk about his almost daily running commute. We chat about bridges, the gear you need for running in cold weather, staying safe on the roads, and the benefits of running to work. Check out Daniel's specially curated spotify playlist. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're joined by Chrissy Mancini Nichols to talk about how Americans are losing interest in buying cars, how scientists found out how to break through climate apathy, why Florida's real estate prices aren't reflecting climate futures, food deliveries in San Francisco, and how Secretary cut University Transportation Center research grants due to "woke". +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

It's the 13th anniversary of the Flopcast! We started this nonsense way back in 2012 (as court-ordered community service, but let's not get into that), and here we are today, as dizzy and confused as ever. And to celebrate, we're doing... not much of anything. Kevin and the Mayor just wander through a few quick little subjects, including: Running a half marathon in Maine; running a 5K in the rain; a visit to the Watch City Steampunk Festival, ruled by our friend Queen Jessica Mercy; the return of our favorite metal band, Anaria; an important ornithological discovery right here at the studio; the Columbo-style antics of Natasha Lyonne on Poker Face; and a pile of new "facsimile" comic books, which allow us to enjoy the first Aquaman story without spending eight zillion dollars. Now it's on to yet another year of Flopcasting. We promise to continue accomplishing nothing. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Earth Station Boo!  

This week I'm joined by Kevin Krizek and Tila Duhaime to chat about an idea called Emergency Streets which focuses on the proper response from cities after a fatal crash. We chat about traffic deaths as an epidemic, and how an Emergency Streets protocol could alert people to the traffic deaths happening in their communities. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're Han Solo but don't worry, we've got you covered with lots of great news about cities and transportation. We cover Texas preemption against bike and bus lanes, the short sightedness of housing people in parking lots, and what makes cities more walkable.  Below are the items we shared on the show: Main Items Texas preemption - Houston Chronicle Students living in cars - Politico Colorado workers in parking lots - NYT The good car tax guide - Transport and environment The critics love congestion pricing - The American Prospect Dutch climate policy - Dutch News What makes walkability - Fast Company Dallas building code - Slate ABC of mobility - Environment International Journal Bonus Items Caltrain air pollution - Interesting Engineering Paris air maps - Washington Post Pike place car free - Seattle Times Toronto bike lanes - CBC Duffy's cuts - Streetsblog USA Dave Matthews Band public housing - SSIR Supersize SUVs - Standard Metrolink expansion - St Louis Public Radio Detroit tax auctions - Neiman Lab +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Anthony Flint of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to talk about his book Mayors Desk: 20 Conversations with Local Leaders Solving Global Problems. We chat about the future of cities through the eyes of a mayor, those who operate like urban mechanics, and the challenges that connect cities around the world. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com