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Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/swPjDqFd6WQIn the News blog post for November 29, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/11/in-the-news755.html00:00 Red Hot Deals for Black Friday25:28 There's an App for That38:41 ‘Tis the iSeason41:42 A Portable Mac mini (with Vision Pro!)45:37 The 16 Year Old Vision Pro49:56 In the Show!1:00:54 Tearful Heartstrings1:02:33 Brett's Fav Black Friday Sale(s): Get a VPN through Rakuten!1:07:49 Jeff's iTip: FaceTime Friends & Family Using the Apple TVApple AirPods Pro 2 for $153.99COMPLY Foam Tips for AirPods Pro 2 for $20.81 Eufy SmartTrack Card for $16.88 Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 for $479 Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe for $119.99 Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB drive for $199.97 Apple Watch Series 10 for $329 Bird Buddy Solar Bird Feeder with Camera for $199.00 Things app 30% off Apple reveals 45 app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store AwardsMercedes-Benz Introduces New App for Apple WatchTimelinePad app from LITSOFTWAREMacStories: The MacStories Holiday Gift Guide for the Apple Nerd in Your LifeWesley Hilliard | AppleInsider: Smallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery packDan Moren | Macworld: Apple is most dangerous when it shows up lateBrett's Fav Black Friday Sale(s): Get a VPN through Rakuten for nothing or next to nothing, and even better if you use Brett's Rakuten referral link www.rakuten.com/r/BBURNE17?eeid=28187 you get $40 back! Recommendations include NordVPN for 100% back plus $40, Surfshark for 97% back plus $40, or Tunnelbear for 50% back plus $40. Jeff's iTip: FaceTime with Friends and Family from afar using your iPhone through the Apple TV. Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Bloquean Signal en Rusia y Venezuela. También X (Twitter) ha sido suspendido en Venezuela. Rusia y Venezuela han bloqueado el acceso a Signal, una aplicación para la comunicación segura, mientras que en Venezuela también se ha bloqueado la plataforma X (antes Twitter).Además, se reporta que la plataforma de comercio electrónico Mercado Libre podría estar siendo limitada en el país.El truco de Signal:El truco de Signal que Maduro y Putin no quieren que sepas es la función de "Evitar censura", una herramienta diseñada específicamente para burlar los bloqueos gubernamentales. Al activar esta opción en la configuración de la aplicación, Signal utiliza una técnica llamada "domain fronting", que hace que su tráfico parezca provenir de servicios masivos como Google o Amazon, dificultando que los gobiernos bloqueen la aplicación sin afectar grandes porciones de internet.Este sencillo ajuste permite a los usuarios en Venezuela y Rusia continuar utilizando Signal de manera segura y privada, manteniendo sus comunicaciones fuera del alcance de la censura estatal. ¿Cómo funciona y cómo se activa? Está explicado en el episodio del pódcast.Telegram por WhatsApp:Aunque WhatsApp no ha sido bloqueado, el gobierno venezolano promueve el uso de Telegram sobre WhatsApp para comunicaciones oficiales, lo que aumenta las preocupaciones sobre el control gubernamental.Si no puedes leer todo el artículo, escucha el audio completo donde discutimos cómo estas medidas impactan la libertad de expresión, cómo usar herramientas como VPNs para evadir la censura, y cómo activar la función de "Evitar censura" en Signal.Todos los detalles completos están disponibles en el audio para evitar posibles bloqueos a esta información.Detalles clave:En agosto de 2024, tanto Rusia como Venezuela bloquearon Signal, una aplicación de mensajería cifrada crucial para quienes buscan proteger su privacidad en medio de la represión gubernamental. En Venezuela, además, se bloqueó la plataforma X, anteriormente conocida como Twitter y propiedad de Elon Musk, en un movimiento que sigue a una disputa pública entre Musk y el presidente Nicolás Maduro.Se reporta también cortes en Mercado Libre y Binance.También se reporta que Mercado Libre, la principal plataforma de comercio electrónico en Venezuela, e incluso Binance, están siendo limitadas o bloqueadas.WhatsApp y Telegram siguen funcionando, pero el gobierno venezolano ha comenzado a promover el uso de Telegram para las comunicaciones oficiales, presionando a los empleados públicos para que abandonen WhatsApp. Esta situación ha generado preocupaciones sobre la creciente vigilancia y control estatal.VPN Gratis para VenezuelaPara contrarrestar estos bloqueos, VPNs como TunnelBear están ofreciendo acceso gratuito en Venezuela, permitiendo a los usuarios evadir la censura y mantenerse conectados. En el audio, te contamos con detalle:El bloqueo de Signal en Venezuela y Rusia.Cómo y por qué el gobierno venezolano está promoviendo Telegram sobre WhatsApp.La disputa entre Nicolás Maduro y Elon Musk que llevó al bloqueo de X en Venezuela.Cómo utilizar VPNs como TunnelBear para evadir la censura en internet.Instrucciones para activar la función de "Evitar censura" en Signal y mantener tus comunicaciones seguras.Para evitar posibles bloqueos a esta información, todos los detalles completos están disponibles en el episodio del pódcast Flash Diario.Fuentes verificables: The Verge - Signal bloqueado en Venezuela y RusiaEnter.co - Bloqueo de Signal en Venezuela y RusiaLa Patilla - Chavismo intenta bloquear Signal en VenezuelaInvezz - Bloqueo de X en Venezuela por disputa entre Maduro y MuskEl Pitazo - Gobierno venezolano impulsa Telegram sobre WhatsAppVoz de América - Bloqueo de Mercado Libre en VenezuelaConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flash-diario-de-el-siglo-21-es-hoy--5835407/support.

Watch the video!https://youtu.be/0mgBUg0ZC0MIn the News blog post for December 29, 2023:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2023/12/in-the-news707-1.html00:00 Watching All the Legal Drama10:53 How to Hack an iPhone 15;59 Jason's Favorites20:06 Apple Pay for Plywood24:32 AI @ Apple31:09 SuperCarPlay34:32 iPad Wishes37:48 Where Y'at? Segment: Satellite Game Changer43:08 Sci-Fi Done Right46:31 Power Plug Lament47:08 Brett's Security Tips: TunnelBear VPN and 1Password50:49 Jeff's Security Tip: ALWAYS Protect Your iPhone Passcode! Chance Miller | 9to5Mac: Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this weekMichael Potuck | 9to5Mac: ‘Most sophisticated' iPhone attack chain ‘ever seen' used four 0-days to create a 0-click exploitJason Snell | SixColors: Jason's favorites of 2023: Apps, movies, TV, booksChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Long-time holdout Lowe's finally begins rolling out Apple Pay supportJason Cross | Macworld: Wanna see something cool? Try this awesome AI feature built right into the iPhoneDavid Price | Macworld: The iPad doesn't need a refresh–it needs a rebootMary Beth “Mouse” Skylis | BackPacker: One Year in, it's Clear the iPhone's Satellite SOS Feature Is Saving LivesBrett's Sites: Your Technology Security Resolutions for 2024 should be to use a VPN such as TunnelBear https://www.tunnelbear.com and a password manager such as 1Password https://www.1password.com. Both of these services have deals right now, and you can get $30 back by signing up through Rakuten (you can use my link https://www.rakuten.com/r/BBURNE17?eeid=28187), searching for TunnelBear or 1Password and making the purchase that way - you'll get $30 back!Jeff's Sites: Your Technology Security Resolutions for 2024 is to use a complicated iPhone passcode and NEVER let someone see you enter it! You can read this story from the Wall Street Journal for more information. https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/he-stole-hundreds-of-iphones-and-looted-peoples-life-savings-he-told-us-how-fbd81ab5 Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

040 - October 7, 2023 - Wiki PageRich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich discusses the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, new AI camera features like Best Take and how Google is pledging to support them with updates for 7 years.Michael in Laguna Beach believes he was hacked and wants to make sure he doesn't get hacked again. Rich says to get a new credit card number and sign up for a free credit monitoring through a site like Credit Karma or WalletHub.Mary emailed and asked why the iPhone keeps changing the brightness even when she manually adjusts the slider. You can override this setting by going into Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and scroll down to Auto-Brightness. Keep in mind this might affect Battery Life.Stephanie Scott, Product Manager at Google, discusses the new Pixel 8 smartphones.Robert in Seal Beach asks when to use a VPN.23andMe says user data was hacked.Apple says iOS 17.0.3 should fix the overheating bugs on the iPhone 15 models.Google says the Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch is a lot better than the first model.Elsa in Playa Del Rey wants an email besides Gmail. Rich says to check out Outlook.com, ProtonMail and iCloud email if you don't mind sticking with Apple ecosystem long term.Amazon Prime Big Deal Days kick off for 48 hours on October 10.Sandeep Waraich, Director, Product Management for Google Wearables, discusses the Pixel Watch 2.Kevin in San Diego says his ex-girlfriend has hacked into his phone. Rich says to remove any unknown Apple devices on your account, change his Apple ID password, set up two factor authentication and then format the phone and reinstall everything manually. Also, log out of all active sessions on your various accounts like Google and Facebook.Google has introduced the Chromebook Plus designation as a standard for Chromebooks with higher end specs.Jim in Costa Mesa wants to know the advantage of Android vs iOS.Samsung introduced three lower priced alternatives to it's flagship products: the S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and the Galaxy Buds FE. FE stands for Fan Edition, these products pack many top-tier features at a lower price point than their flagship products. They also come in fun colors.Sam Rubin, KTLA Entertainment anchor, discusses his experience seeing U2 at the Las Vegas Sphere.David Huerta, senior digital security trainer at Freedom of the Press Foundation, explains how to pick the best VPN. He recommends TunnelBear, Mullvad and iVPN.Ring is giving away $1 million dollars if you capture an extraterrestrial on your video camera.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

La serie "Bosé" se estrena en una temporada de seis episodios recreando pasajes desconocidos de la vida personal de Miguel Bosé. Cada episodio se centra en una canción que activa “flashbacks” de recuerdos del pasado.Miguel Bosé ha vendido 30 millones de discos, grabó 20 álbumes de estudio y actuó en 15 películas, como el film francés La reina Margot o Tacones lejanos, dirigida por Pedro Almodóvar. Fue presentador de televisión en programas como Séptimo de caballería, Operazione Trionfo, La Voz México. Es español, pero cuenta también con nacionalidad panameña, italiana y colombiana.En la serie participan 3 compañías productoras: 1 - Shine Iberia. Hace parte de Endemol Shine Iberia. Produce en España los concursos Gran Hermano, Masterchef, La Voz Portugal, así como series televisivas como, Isabel, además de formatos propios tales como Tu cara me suena, Operación Triunfo.2 - Elefantec: Productora fundada por un expresidente de Televisa, con sede en México, Los Angeles y Miami.3 - Legacy Rock Entertainment.El cuarto socio es la compañía que publicará la serie: ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) con su nombre comercial Paramount+La serie es dirigida por Miguel Bardem, primo de Javier Bardem. Ha dirigido al menos 12 series de tv y películas, entre las que yo recomiendo Mortadelo y Filemón. Misión: salvar la Tierra; y por Fernando Trullols, que ha dirigido 7 producciones contando esta. La historia está basada en los dos libros que Miguel Bosé ha publicado con la editorial Espasa:1 - "Historia secreta de mis mejores canciones" (2022) 2 - "El hijo del capitán trueno" (2921) Paramount+ de momento no está disponible en España, así que es probable que las personas que en España quieran ver la serie tengan que usar un VPN, así que aquí hay algunos recomendados: - Hotspot Shield Free VPN [https://www.gethotspotshield.com/free-vpn/]- Windscribe [https://windscribe.com/]- ProtonVPN Free [https://protonvpn.com/]- VPN de Opera [https://www.opera.com/es-419/features/free-vpn]- Speedify [https://speedify.com/]- Hide.me [https://hide.me/]- TunnelBear [https://www.tunnelbear.com/]- HideMyAss! [https://www.hidemyass.com/es-ww/index]Es probable también que Paramount+ adelante su llegada a España y entre directamente con esta serie sobre Miguel Bosé.Sigue este pódcast en ElSiglo21esHoy.com

La serie "Bosé" se estrena en una temporada de seis episodios recreando pasajes desconocidos de la vida personal de Miguel Bosé. Cada episodio se centra en una canción que activa “flashbacks” de recuerdos del pasado.Miguel Bosé ha vendido 30 millones de discos, grabó 20 álbumes de estudio y actuó en 15 películas, como el film francés La reina Margot o Tacones lejanos, dirigida por Pedro Almodóvar. Fue presentador de televisión en programas como Séptimo de caballería, Operazione Trionfo, La Voz México. Es español, pero cuenta también con nacionalidad panameña, italiana y colombiana.En la serie participan 3 compañías productoras: 1 - Shine Iberia. Hace parte de Endemol Shine Iberia. Produce en España los concursos Gran Hermano, Masterchef, La Voz Portugal, así como series televisivas como, Isabel, además de formatos propios tales como Tu cara me suena, Operación Triunfo.2 - Elefantec: Productora fundada por un expresidente de Televisa, con sede en México, Los Angeles y Miami.3 - Legacy Rock Entertainment.El cuarto socio es la compañía que publicará la serie: ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) con su nombre comercial Paramount+La serie es dirigida por Miguel Bardem, primo de Javier Bardem. Ha dirigido al menos 12 series de tv y películas, entre las que yo recomiendo Mortadelo y Filemón. Misión: salvar la Tierra; y por Fernando Trullols, que ha dirigido 7 producciones contando esta. La historia está basada en los dos libros que Miguel Bosé ha publicado con la editorial Espasa:1 - "Historia secreta de mis mejores canciones" (2022) 2 - "El hijo del capitán trueno" (2921) Paramount+ de momento no está disponible en España, así que es probable que las personas que en España quieran ver la serie tengan que usar un VPN, así que aquí hay algunos recomendados: - Hotspot Shield Free VPN [https://www.gethotspotshield.com/free-vpn/]- Windscribe [https://windscribe.com/]- ProtonVPN Free [https://protonvpn.com/]- VPN de Opera [https://www.opera.com/es-419/features/free-vpn]- Speedify [https://speedify.com/]- Hide.me [https://hide.me/]- TunnelBear [https://www.tunnelbear.com/]- HideMyAss! [https://www.hidemyass.com/es-ww/index]Es probable también que Paramount+ adelante su llegada a España y entre directamente con esta serie sobre Miguel Bosé.Sigue este pódcast en ElSiglo21esHoy.com

La serie "Bosé" se estrena en una temporada de seis episodios recreando pasajes desconocidos de la vida personal de Miguel Bosé. Cada episodio se centra en una canción que activa “flashbacks” de recuerdos del pasado.Miguel Bosé ha vendido 30 millones de discos, grabó 20 álbumes de estudio y actuó en 15 películas, como el film francés La reina Margot o Tacones lejanos, dirigida por Pedro Almodóvar. Fue presentador de televisión en programas como Séptimo de caballería, Operazione Trionfo, La Voz México. Es español, pero cuenta también con nacionalidad panameña, italiana y colombiana.En la serie participan 3 compañías productoras: 1 - Shine Iberia. Hace parte de Endemol Shine Iberia. Produce en España los concursos Gran Hermano, Masterchef, La Voz Portugal, así como series televisivas como, Isabel, además de formatos propios tales como Tu cara me suena, Operación Triunfo.2 - Elefantec: Productora fundada por un expresidente de Televisa, con sede en México, Los Angeles y Miami.3 - Legacy Rock Entertainment.El cuarto socio es la compañía que publicará la serie: ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) con su nombre comercial Paramount+La serie es dirigida por Miguel Bardem, primo de Javier Bardem. Ha dirigido al menos 12 series de tv y películas, entre las que yo recomiendo Mortadelo y Filemón. Misión: salvar la Tierra; y por Fernando Trullols, que ha dirigido 7 producciones contando esta. La historia está basada en los dos libros que Miguel Bosé ha publicado con la editorial Espasa:1 - "Historia secreta de mis mejores canciones" (2022) 2 - "El hijo del capitán trueno" (2921) Paramount+ de momento no está disponible en España, así que es probable que las personas que en España quieran ver la serie tengan que usar un VPN, así que aquí hay algunos recomendados: - Hotspot Shield Free VPN [https://www.gethotspotshield.com/free-vpn/]- Windscribe [https://windscribe.com/]- ProtonVPN Free [https://protonvpn.com/]- VPN de Opera [https://www.opera.com/es-419/features/free-vpn]- Speedify [https://speedify.com/]- Hide.me [https://hide.me/]- TunnelBear [https://www.tunnelbear.com/]- HideMyAss! [https://www.hidemyass.com/es-ww/index]Es probable también que Paramount+ adelante su llegada a España y entre directamente con esta serie sobre Miguel Bosé.Sigue este pódcast en ElSiglo21esHoy.com

Discount link (get 6 months of bitcoin Auto-Send withdrawals for free): https://www.hardblock.com.au/join/ozbitcoinpod Thanks to our guest: Viktor from https://ivpn.net Host: https://twitter.com/mission_bitcoin Sponsored by HardBlock: https://www.hardblock.com.au Notes - iVPN's history and mission - Australia becoming a surveillance state (eg, laws related to metadata retention, key disclosure, and intercept & disrupt police provisions) - Benefits of using a VPN generally (eg, dragnet ISP surveillance, Man in the Middle attacks on public networks, and bypassing censorship and geo-restrictions) - What doesn't a VPN protect you from? - What's the definition of privacy versus anonymity? Note that VPNs won't make you anonymous! - Be mindful of what can de-anonymise you online beyond your IP address (eg, entering personally identifying information into websites, tracking cookies, and browser fingerprinting) - Generally speaking, Tor is designed more for anonymity and censorship-resistance, while a VPN is focused on privacy - Be aware of your threat model and what (or who) you are trying to protect yourself from, otherwise your privacy journey will become overwhelming - iVPN versus other VPN providers (i.e., how to choose a good VPN provider: who is on the team, open source, no logging or tracking policies, regular audits, privacy-friendly jurisdiction (and jurisdiction with good consumer protection), clear profit model, established history, warrant canary, honest advertising and helpful guides, device compatibility, do they install and maintain their own server infrastructure, etc) - VPN providers worth considering: iVPN, Mullvad, Proton, TunnelBear, and Windscribe - Dive down the NordVPN Lithuanian data mining rabbit hole if you want an example of why you shouldn't trust most mainstream-marketed VPN providers - Privacy benefits of multi-hop VPNs (eg, to protect against data correlation attacks and to disburse your trust across jurisdictions), built-in anti-tracker features (eg, to bypass common online tracking methods), Mullvad's "system transparency" initiative, and new obfuscation techniques to protect against censorship and Deep Packet Inspection - iVPN is looking for content writers to help update their VPN and online privacy educational guides (contact viktor@ivpn.net) - What might bitcoiners use a VPN for? - Contact viktor@ivpn.net if you'd like a free trial of their VPN service Resources https://www.ivpn.net/blog/why-you-dont-need-a-vpn/ https://www.ivpn.net/blog/privacy-issue-real-vpns-alone-cant-solve-it/ https://www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/advanced-privacy-and-anonymity-part-1/ https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/ https://www.privacyguides.org/

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The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave and Warren we are joined by guest Jeff Gamet. You can unlock your iPhone with a mask on iOS15.4 beta without Apple Watch. Warren tries CPAP mask and beta it works. Google released VPN for iPhone and iPad. Would you trust it and we discuss the need for a VPN at all. Rebooting your iPhone do you need to and should you quit all the apps? Facebook lost money they say because of Apple's Privacy setting we discuss what they need to to change. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio Links to our Show Buy me a coffee to support the show. We would really appreciate it and would help us keep the lights on. Goto  intouchwithios.com/coffee Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Page In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard News ​​Apple Releases watchOS 8.4.1 With Bug Fixes for Apple Watch Series 4 and Later - MacRumors YouTube Still Testing Picture-in-Picture on iOS With Premium Subscribers [Updated] - MacRumors Apple Will Pay $95 Million in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Refurbished AppleCare+ Replacements Beats Studio Buds Gain New AirPods Features with Free Firmware Update Sale of 'Silent AirTags' on eBay and Etsy Raises Privacy Concerns - MacRumors Apple Launches New iPhone 13 Product Pages Highlighting Key Features Topics Beta this week. iOS15.4 beta 1 is still being tested. The biggest discussion is the ability to unlock your iPhone with a mask on without needing an Apple Watch. Face ID With a Mask: How It Works and What You Need to Know - MacRumors Warren tried it with a CPAP mask and tells us how well it works. iOS 15.4 Beta Adds Option to Hide iCloud Keychain Security Recommendations - MacRumors Warren has more info about Universal control features on Monterey and iPadOS15.4 Beta.  Google One VPN service works with iPhone and iPad. It's part of the Google One plan. Google One VPN Now Available for iPhone and iPad Users - MacRumors  What is VPN and do you need it for your iPhone and iPad? Would you trust Google with your privacy? We review VPN and talk about other services out there including SurfShark, ExpressVPN, and Tunnelbear as other good choices. ClearVPN is on SetApp.  Should you reboot your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV? There are myths about this but really should you reboot these devices? We discuss and you would be surprised. Also should you quit apps?  Facebook and parent company Meta  lost $10 Billion in Q4 2021 and blamed Apple's recent change to privacy settings for ads on iPad and iPhone. We discuss if Facebook is really relevant anymore since TikTok has become the sensation. Apple's Privacy Measures to Cost Facebook $10 Billion in 2022 - MacRumors Our Host David Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. About our Guest 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 Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet and YouTube https://youtube.com/jgamet About our Co-Host Warren Sklar @Wsklar is an IT Consultant and moderator of the Mac To The Future FaceBook Group with over 3000 members talking about all things Apple. Request to join this group to be among people who love Apple.

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Online security seems to be more important than ever these days. Since technology has become so ingrained in our daily lives, especially as a result of the pandemic, it's essential to do what we can to stay safe online.But how much do you know about staying safe online? And more importantly, do you implement all those recommended precautions, like smart password management?We wanted to get a refresher on this topic and encourage fellow translators and interpreters to take the necessary steps to protect their identities and personal information, as well as any confidential client data.The exciting news is that this episode features not one, but two special (and tech-savvy!) guests: Alexander Drechsel and Josh Goldsmith, co-founders of techforword, an online training platform for modern wordsmiths.Alex and Josh joined us to talk about productivity and technology, online security, and smart habits that help them in their own work, professional partnership, and personal lives.Alexander Drechsel works as a conference interpreter at the European Commission. His love of languages and communication with people is only matched by his affection for mobile devices of all shapes and sizes: Alexander has been an iPad user since day one and also knows a thing or two about Android tablets. As Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of techforword, Alexander shares his knowledge in courses, on Twitter, and on his website. An avid podcaster, he writes and produces two podcasts for language professionals, LangFM and Troublesome Terps.Josh Goldsmith is a UN and EU accredited translator and interpreter working from Spanish, French, Italian and Catalan into English. He splits his time between interpreting, translating, and working as a trainer and researcher focusing on the intersection between interpreting, technology and education. As Co-Founder and Chief Educational Officer of techforword, Josh shares tips about technology, translation and interpreting in conferences and workshops, academic articles, and on Twitter.If you have ever heard Alex and Josh via one of their webinars, podcasts, or any talks, you know that they are very energetic and fun. This interview is no exception! We really enjoyed talking to them and would love to welcome them again to the podcast in the future.We hope their tips will help you stay safe, organized, and productive while you work on various projects and collaborate with colleagues. If you have any colleagues who might find this episode interesting, we hope you'll send them the link or encourage them to subscribe to the podcast!Here is a summary of our conversation with Alex and Josh:• How and when they started their career• How their typical work day looks and what changes they had to make due to the COVID-19 pandemic• What they think about work/life clarity and how they set boundaries between their work and personal life• What smart habits have been crucial in their career• How their professional partnership as co-founders and instructors of techforword started• What habits have been important for keeping this partnership going and making it successful• What smart habits they recommend to all translators and interpreters to stay safe online• What we can do to protect our own identities, personal information, and data• How to protect our clients' data when using cloud-based storage and back-up tools• Other tips and tricks for translators and interpreters related to organized and safe online collaborationResources we mentioned in this episode:• Episode 1: Work/Life Clarity• techforword website, courses, and webinar series• techforword’s Productivity Powerhouse course: get 20$ off with the discount code SMARTHABITS or by using this direct link http://xl8.link/smarthabits until September 20, 2020• techforword’s free webinar: Staying Safe Online• techforword’s free mini-course: iPads for Wordsmiths: Five tried and tested tips to boost your productivity• techforword’s free mini-course: Androids for Wordsmiths: Five tried and tested tips to boost your productivity• Follow techforword on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube• Behind the scenes: The tech behind techforword• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen• 1Password: Password Manager• Meeter app: Calls and meetings in one place• Alex and Josh’s favorite VPN apps: TunnelBear and Encrypt.me• iPad by Apple• Logitech Ergo K860 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard• Logitech MX Vertical Wireless Mouse• Massage ball kit for myofascial trigger point release• Ember: Temperature-controlled smart mugOn September 15th, we'll be sending our email subscribers a summary of today’s episode with a link to all the resources that we mentioned today. 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The Best Apps and Software to Manage Your Online Training Business (Online Trainer Show #17) After a discussion about Hamilton and the biggest birthday bash of the century, Jonathan, Carolina, and Ren talk about their favorite apps and software to use in their online training business. There’s no need to overthink when finding what tool to use. All of these are good enough for what you need, so make sure to keep in mind what you want to deliver and pick accordingly. In This Episode: Carolina’s big birthday bash and the Jedi mayor taking out the guesswork [07:57] Trainerize and ProCoach – user-friendly and habit-building [13:09] Canva and Facebook – edit photos and build your brand with ease! [19:26] Get your notebooks ready for Jonathan’s recommendations [24:04] Bruce Wayne’s apps have to match his Tesla! [37:28] "One easy way to stick out answering questions in Facebook groups - shoot a video answering the question - you'll stick out like gold in a bucket full of lead. Answering questions is your branding." – Ren Jones  Trainerize (Price varies) - https://www.trainerize.com/ It’s very easy to set up and user-friendly. You can add videos from YouTube or your videos if you have your own recordings. The visual component is key for clients!   ProCoach ($99/month+) - https://www.precisionnutrition.com/procoach-software-free-trial This is more of a longer approach (a year-long program) as this gives daily lessons. Each day sets behavioral components to build habits that your clients need to keep up with.    Canva (Free version available) - https://www.canva.com/  It’s the poor man’s Photoshop. Make photos magical without the expertise of a graphic designer! You can generate testimonials from your clients using their templates.   Facebook (Free) - https://www.facebook.com/  Don’t underestimate the business opportunities here! Ren got a job because people saw his content. You can build your brand by answering questions on fitness groups.    Tripit ($50/year) - https://www.tripit.com/web/download Forward all your reservations through this app! Hotels, flights, Airbnb, including necessary addresses and numbers, are all organized for you.   Evernote (Free version available) - https://evernote.com/ Besides being a note-taking app, you can use it to pull articles off from the internet to save them for later.   LastPass (free version available) - https://www.lastpass.com/ Never go through the nightmare of remembering your complicated passwords. Additionally, you can let other people use them without them seeing it!    Hubdoc ($20/month) - https://www.hubdoc.com/ Automatically integrate all your credit cards, statements into a central filing system and take photos of receipts for your bookkeeper!   Skitch (Free option available) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skitch-snap-mark-up-share/id425955336?mt=12 A simple app on your phone that allows you to crop and annotate pictures quickly!   TunnelBear ($9.99/month) - https://www.tunnelbear.com/ This app is crucial for protecting your information when you use public networks. It’s a VPN (Virtual Private Network) that cloaks your IP address, so you don’t get hacked.    SelfControl (Free) - https://selfcontrolapp.com/ A productivity tool keeps you away from procrastination. You can set a timer to block you from apps and websites, then restart your system to get access again after working!   Backblaze ($6/month) - https://www.backblaze.com/ Save your data on this cloud software to give you peace of mind from data loss. Don’t let your precious photos and irreplaceable work files get lost forever! Get all shows and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts at www.onlinetrainer.com/podcast SPONSORS Get started TODAY with the world-leading certification and business development program for personal trainers, nutrition coaches, and gym owners – The Online Trainer Academy: https://onlinetrainer.com/academy Enjoy this special offer of 60 days FREE on PT Distinction from The Online Trainer Show! - https://onlinetrainer.com/ptd  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JonGoodmanPTDC

Wiping hard drive (DBAN), VPN options (ExpressVPN, Tunnelbear, IPVanish), video chat options (Facebook Messenger, Skype, Facetime, Google Duo), recording a Zoom session, FilmRescue (processing old film), Profiles in IT (James Clark, co-founder SGI and Netscape), Product of the Week (PhoneSoap, UV sterilizer), apps to stop face touching (JalapeNO, Immutouch Coronavirus Wristband), US Coronavirus update (cases top 100,000), and Alexa provides COVID-19 advice. This show originally aired on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

Wiping hard drive (DBAN), VPN options (ExpressVPN, Tunnelbear, IPVanish), video chat options (Facebook Messenger, Skype, Facetime, Google Duo), recording a Zoom session, FilmRescue (processing old film), Profiles in IT (James Clark, co-founder SGI and Netscape), Product of the Week (PhoneSoap, UV sterilizer), apps to stop face touching (JalapeNO, Immutouch Coronavirus Wristband), US Coronavirus update (cases top 100,000), and Alexa provides COVID-19 advice. This show originally aired on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

If you were surprised Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide, just imagine how surprised HE was! Strap on your tinfoil hats and get ready for a trip down the rabbit hole(s), as The Barseholes Podcast explores Hong Kong tensions, social media brainwashing, and why Alex Jones just might've been on to something. It's going to be conspiracy-licious! TIMELINE 2:20 Put on your tinfoil hats 2:42 Best guest ever 6:05 Stu's new chair 6:44 Jeffrey Epstien 15:33 Why Bernie will never be President 37:44 The Great Hack 48:38 The "Best guest Ever" Falls Asleep 1:03:46 Tunnelbear is robbing me

On this week's episode: Android is 10 years old! T-Mobile G1 was announced 10 years ago: https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/23/first-android-phone-t-mobile-g1-announced-10-years-ago-today/ Ten of the most important handsets from the last decade: https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/25/10-years-android-phones-ten-important-handsets-last-decade/ The best Android statues: https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/09/26/10-years-android-art-five-favorite-dessert-themed-statues/ Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: Amazon announced new Echo speakers and some smart appliances, Google's upcoming Chrome OS tablet and smart display get leaked, OnePlus is making a smart TV, and more. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: Apple announced new iPhone models, the OnePlus 6T won't have a headphone jack, Google is killing Inbox, and more. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: Tons of phones get announced at IFA, the non-XL Google Pixel 3 gets leaked, the Pixel Watch might not be happening, and more. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: The Pixel 3 XL leaks again, Samsung is making another big tablet, Google might release a Smart Display this year, and more. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: Reviews for the Galaxy Note9 and Moto Z3 are out, Motorola made an iPhone X clone, and more. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: Android Pie is out, Samsung announces the Note9, and TCL's Palm phone leaks. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at: tunnelbear.com/androidpolice Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

On this week's episode: Android P Developer Preview 5 is out, Qualcomm gives up on buying NXP, a new Pixelbook might be coming this fall, and more. Our sponsor this week is TunnelBear. Get a discounted VPN subscription at tunnelbear.com/androidpolice! Watch the podcast live every Thursday night on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/androidpolice

How can early stage SaaS startups dramatically expand brand awareness and increase lead generation without spending a ton of money? On this week's episode of The Inbound Success Podcast, Sigstr VP of Marketing Justin Keller talks about co-marketing partnerships and how they've helped Sigstr gain traction without requiring a massive budget.  Listen to the podcast to hear how Justin built and nurtured co-marketing relationships and get actionable tips on building your own co-marketing program. Transcript Kathleen Booth (host): Welcome back to The Inbound Success Podcast. My name is Kathleen booth and I'm your host and today my guest is Justin Keller, who's the Vice President of Marketing at Sigstr. Welcome, Justin. Justin: Hello, I'm so glad to be here. Here's Justin and I doing our interview Kathleen: I'm looking forward to interviewing you and learning more about the journey with Sigstr and how you guys have grown. Before we dive in, tell the listeners a little bit about yourself, your background, and also Sigstr and what it does. Justin: Yeah, absolutely. So, I've been doing digital marketing for software companies for about 15 years now. I got my start as the first non-founding employee of a company called ChaCha way back in the day, and that's what really gave me my bug. They were located in Indianapolis and I really wanted to do the high tech thing, like full boar. So I went, I got myself an MBA and the day after I graduated, I packed up my car and I just drove west to try and make it happen in San Francisco. So I was out there for about seven years, running a SaaS marketing team, having a great time learning a lot. And my wife and I decided, you know what, I think it's about time to head back to the Midwest. And so through my network found Sigstr and came on as the Vice President of Marketing about two months ago now. I've been absolutely loving it. What Sigstr does is, we take over -- not take over -- get into the employee email system and we standardize the business card info in an email signature. But what's really cool about what we do, is we insert dynamic, targeted ads in every single email. And employee email is just a ridiculously high balling channel. It's going to extremely engage people and we can get really targeted promotions in every email, and really magical stuff can happen for marketers. Kathleen: That's awesome. And, full disclosure, here at IMPACT, we just started using Sigstr a couple of months ago and it was largely because one of our newest team members in the team that I run, which is our marketing team, came from another company that had Sigstr and she, from day one, was singing your praises about how effective it was and what a game changer it was for their marketing. So, we just implemented it recently and it's been really fun to watch the results. I mean, you're right. There are so many different ways you can use it. I think for us, initially, we've been using it to try to drive registrations for our webinars. We do two webinars a month and email does have such incredible reach, especially when you think about people, like on your sales team, who are really out there emailing people that might not be in your day to day contacts. It's such a good way to get your content and other things in front of people that otherwise might not necessarily see it right away. Justin: Yeah, and it's passive, it's kind of like where it's very frequent and it's not like a hard call to action, right? It's not like a mass email where you get it and you're like, "Okay, I can delete this out of my inbox right now." You're gonna pay attention to that first email and you're definitely gonna see what's in the bottom. We actually ran out of some eye tracking studies with an artificial intelligence company that showed that people's eyes start right down to the bottom of the email if there's a well branded signature there. Kathleen: That's so cool. What I like about it, selfishly as the person responsible for marketing, is it gives my team a lot of control over how the brand is deployed, and the consistency with which it's deployed. Instead of having everybody going rogue and creating their own signatures that may or may not be great, we can establish a format and we can maintain control over that, while still giving the individual some input into what they want to have in there, which is what is so nice about it. Justin: Definitely. But no more Comic Sans in the signature, no personal quotes. Kathleen: Exactly, exactly. Oh boy, I could spend a lot of time talking about that. So, Sigstr's great and everybody should definitely check it out and certainly, if you've ever gotten an email from me, you'll see it at the bottom. What's been interesting to me is, Sigstr as a company, at least from the outside looking in, has really had this meteoric rise in terms of visibility. I've been in the agency world for a long time, and I feel like you guys came onto the scene and it was like, hot and fast. As a marketer, when I see something like that, I'm always curious to dive in a little bit more deeply and learn what was happening behind the scenes that leads to that because, obviously, that's what this podcast is all about. It's like, "Hey, share your secrets with us so we can do it, too." So tell me a little bit about that. Justin: Absolutely. And you're right, we had a really big year last year. We got Series A funding from a bunch of phenomenal investors and that's really when we were able to step on the gas. We were kind of bootstrapped before that. What happened is, it's one of those things where unfortunately it's kind of everything. Everything kind of came together at once. But I think the things that really allow those things to come together is a really strong content program and a really big focus on developing co-marketing relationships and kind of agency relationships as well. Kathleen: Really? Okay, let's start with the content program. That's obviously the heart of inbound marketing, which is what we like to talk about here. Tell me a little bit about your approach to creating content for Sigstr. Justin: So, when you're working with a product like Sigstr, it's one of those things where, email signatures are very familiar but the way we're approaching them is completely novel, right? It's kind of like a brand new channel in many ways. So there's a lot of market building we have to do and we felt like content was the best way to do it. We're lucky to have on our team Brad Butler, whose just a phenomenal content marketer. It kind of heads up the program and he's really, really good at getting in with our customers and learning about the ways that they're using it and celebrating their success in finding different ways to tell a similar story, in repeatable ways, things that we can use for both lead generation but for sales enablement too, and that's been huge. He's also really good at kind of taking what we do, so again, it's a new channel, we need examples, right? So customers are great but we definitely "drink our own champagne," that's the term we use here. We drink our own champagne. Kathleen: Can I just stop you and say how much I appreciate that you say champagne because, maybe it's just that I'm like old, but every time someone says they're drinking the kool-aid, all I can think of is- Justin: Is Jonestown? Kathleen: Mass murder in Guyana and I'm like, "I don't know that it's a positive thing to be a Kool-aid drinker." And the fact that Kool-aid is, objectively, kind of a disgusting drink in my opinion. Justin: Yeah. Kathleen: And this could be controversial, because I have an eleven year old who loves it, but I look at it, and I'm like, "That is just gross. Don't put that in your body." Justin: Yeah, no, absolutely not. And then the other one people, the other thing people say is, eating our own dog food. Kathleen: Oh, which is also just horrible. Justin: Yeah, how much are actually making dog food, in which case that's actually really gross. Kathleen: If we accomplish nothing else on this podcast today, other than getting people to switch to "drinking their own champagne," I will feel as though we've made an important contribution to society. Justin: Yes, yes. Absolutely. Kathleen: This is major. Justin: Cool. Thanks for joining us everybody! Oh, champagne. So, we tell really cool stories. I mean, we're using our product in really, really innovative ways. Just to give an example, and I'm not trying to make this into a commercial, we align the signature message with opportunity stages. For example, when one of our AE's completes a demo, they click the little button in sales, the demo's done, and for the next two weeks, anytime anyone at Sigstr emails someone at that company that we just finished the demo with, they will get a message that says, "Hey, thanks for taking a demo. Click here for more resources, so they can kind of learn a little more, kind of thing. There's kind of an IT process when you're installing Sigstr, and when we go into that phase, the signature's like, "Hey, here's everything your IT team needs to know about onboarding signatures." Telling stories like that, and getting people to think really creatively about how to use the tool is great. And then lastly, developing relationships on the co-marketing thing is one of the biggest legs that a co-marketing relationship stands on is kind of content swaps and developing content together. So we've been really fortunate to make a lot of really good friends in the marketing community and being kind of a unique product, we don't really have any competition, and so we're able to play really well with a variety of different vendors and tell really cool stories together. Kathleen: So I want to get to the co marketing and content swaps in a minute, but first, on the subject of the content you're creating for yourselves, the thing that I always find interesting, especially with companies like Sigstr, that -- you said it, you make a product that helps people create email signatures -- you could very easily have an entire content strategy that revolves around talking about email signatures, but, that can be a really boring subject, right? So I'm curious to know how you guys think about content, how much of your content is specifically about the product, how much of it is about the broader subject of email signatures, and then how much of it really departs from that and is about the broader challenges that your audience is facing? Justin: Yeah, I'd say it's probably 30/70. I think 30% is probably talking about email signatures -- maybe more like 40 -- because you're right, it can get old quick. And so our kind of guiding light, really, in our content program, is, will a marketer read this blog post and walk away a better marketer? So you can get that done with email signature stories, sure, but we really like to focus on the broader industry and figure out how we can tie in our story wherever it's appropriate. But we're really, really focused on creating content that just like is valuable, right? We do a lot of talking at ABM (account-based marketing) events. We kind of have an ABM product ourselves, so we've been driving a lot on the power of aligning content at the right time, whether it be through an email signature or through an email or what have you. We see ourselves as one of many channels that every email marketer, or I'm sorry, every marketer should use. And so we don't just focus on ourselves. Kathleen: And so for anybody listening, ABM -- account based marketing -- and I know you guys, in fact, I went to an event recently where somebody from Sigstr spoke about that; how to use Sigstr for account based marketing. That is such a hot topic right now, so that's pretty cool.  Okay, so you've had this content strategy. Let's shift now and talk about the content swaps, because you're obviously creating content for your own site. When you think about co-marketing, let's take a step back and just, if you could explain a little bit more about how you think about it. Who are you looking to form partnerships with? Is it companies that have an audience you're looking to reach? Or is it companies that have complementary products? Justin: Mmm-Hmm (affirmative) Kathleen: Or is it all of the above? Justin: It is a little bit of all of the above. And like I said, we are pretty neutral in the marketplace. We've got a wide variety of friends that we can pick to work with, the more the better.  Organizationally, Sigstr is all about developing relationships and being just a good partner. And so, yeah, we absolutely are looking for people with sympathetic audiences. We are a reseller to marketers, we provide full marketing to tech companies. And we work with brands that we really admire. There is no shortage of ... I think the most recent marketing landscaping is over 5000 companies. So there's a lot of people to play with, but we really like to find the brands that we look up to. And I mean that, we look up to the brands. We definitely feel like we're lucky to be hanging out with some of the brands we work with. Kathleen: What would be some examples of brands like that? Justin: So we work a lot with Terminus, whose kind of an ABM app platform. We work with PathFactory and with Uberflip. We work with, kind of everyone you know? A lot of people that are in the ABM landscape or demand-based ... those guys. And, it works out really well for us because ... let me back up. The way we approach it is, "Hey we really want to work with you. You definitely have a bigger reach, and a bigger microphone towards the audience we want to get in with, but let us do all the groundwork. Let us, kind of, help you create a great piece of content and if you'll do us the honor of posting it on your website or putting your logo on a piece or whatever" it feels like a fair trade to us. Kathleen: That's great. And funny enough, so, Nikki Nixon who heads up the #FlipMyFunnel community for Terminus has been a guest for us on this podcast in the past and I too ... I look up to them. I think she's done a great job building out communities so, that's an awesome example. Justin: They really have. That whole #FlipMyFunnel thing is amazing and again it's another example of just being super neutral. It spun out of the Terminus company but they are agnostic when you're dealing with vendors. When Terminus goes to the #FlipMyFunnel conference, they are going as sponsor they're not like the people that are hosting it. Kathleen: Yeah, That's awesome! I'm interested in the content swaps because I think there is ... There's a lot of potential there. There's not only the opportunity to get in front of a new audience by creating content on somebody else's website, but there's also backlinks which, as a geeky marketer I'm really into. I guess the question that I have -- because we look at this all the time -- is about bandwidth. You have your own content you're creating for your site and then it can be very time consuming. Do you have a certain target for how much of your marketing team's time goes into creating content for your own platforms versus content for your partner platforms? Justin: I think it's really ad hoc and it's opportunistic for us. The way we evaluate it really is, it's kind of like getting to first base with a partner, right? The content swap is the easy thing to do, right? If you have content laying around that is somewhat relevant to the partner or whatever, it's really easy to kind of repurpose that. Just take it, put a fresh coat of paint on it. Figure out how you can talk about the partner and yourselves in it in a way that tells both of your stories. But then really, when we're looking at it, it's partners with whom we want to partner more deeply, right? We want to be hosting events with them, we want to be doing web events with them. Maybe there's even a product integration down the road and it's really a good way of dipping your toe into a bigger partnership because, it does kind of have lower overhead than, I think, many other marketing initiatives and if you can prove that success there it makes sense to keep the relationship going and getting a little more serious about it. Kathleen: I'm sure there are people listening who are thinking, "this is an approach I might want to experiment with" and I would be willing to put money on the fact that a lot of them are probably in the same shoes you were in when you started, which is, "I'm gonna be approaching partners that have a bigger audience than I do." As a David going after a partnership with a Goliath, can you give listeners some advice on how you approach it so that both parties feel like it's a win? And, how do you then manage and maintain that relationship in a way that's mutually beneficial? Justin: Yeah. One of the ways that we approach it is, usually, we will do the majority of the work. We get really scrappy about it and say "Hey, just by virtue of participating with us ... that's all you have to do. You have to show up and smile, right?" And, we'll kind of do the rest. So offering to just "plus up" whatever their content initiatives were, kind of for free, is usually pretty healthy. I think developing personal relationships is also a really good way to do that though so, a lot of the relationships that we've got are people that we've met out on the road at conferences or just kind of networked with and it started as a buddy-buddy relationship. Having conversations marketer to marketer, kind of like we're doing just now. Not having an agenda really in place. Just kind of be like, "I really think what you guys are doing is amazing, I want to learn more about it. What are your big campaigns and projects this quarter?" And then, ending with "I'd love to have our brands play together one day." You know it's great. I think the more partners you have, the better. It helps kind of edge out competition and it helps really shine a brighter light on both of your brands even if you don't have as big of a reach. You're still introducing new people to that brand. Kathleen: Yeah, definitely. I have a little anecdote about this. I think people are gonna hear you say things like, "Oh, we're big into relationships and individual one-on-one stuff.” It's easy to kind of hear that and be like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah." So the reason that we started talking to Sigstr is that we had a new employee who had used them previously -- and that's Stephanie Casstevens -- and she came from another company that had Sigstr and she was ... She's just like, the most enthusiastic individual on the planet to start with. Justin: It's true. Kathleen: Which is why we love her! But it's easy to find somebody like that who evangelizes your product and say thank you and appreciate it, but I think a lot of companies don't take that extra step and really show the love back. I'll never forget ... I think we were on Slack or on a Zoom call and she's like, "You're not gonna believe Sigstr just sent me this amazing box full of swag and really cool stuff!" And, it was just that little touch. I know that there was a handwritten note in there just saying how much you guys appreciated her, and that kind of thing goes a long way. And so, I think from what I've seen, you all do a really nice job of that. Justin: We spend a lot of time and a decent amount of money doing that. We do send a lot of swag ... If, anyone really wants some Sigstr swag, hit me up! Kathleen: Ooh, what's the best way? Should they Tweet you? Justin: They can Tweet me or they can shoot me an email. @JustinKeller is my Twitter handle and Justin@Sigstr is my email. Hopefully this doesn't come back to bite me. When we get new customers, we send a note. We spend a lot of time doing handwritten notes. And we'll recruit many people. We'll have our design team. We'll get some of our sales people, and we'll all huddle around a table and write personal notes just to ... Kathleen: That makes such a difference. Justin: I one hundred percent think it makes all the difference in the world, and it's not scalable, and that's probably why more people don't do it and why it does have such and impact. Kathleen: Yeah. Justin: It's just rare. I mean, it takes a lot of manpower to pull it off. But, it's kind of one of our core beliefs that we need to be good partners and that's kind of how it shows up for us. Kathleen: Yeah, I feel like handwritten notes are a lost art and I think it's only going to get worse because I was just talking with my son, who is 11, the other day and, you know, he's not ... they're not teaching him cursive and ... Justin: Mmm-hmm (affirmative) Kathleen: I just think all of these things, when combined, and the fact that they all live on devices ... You're only going to see fewer and fewer handwritten notes. But even my son, who doesn't write anything, when he gets something in the mail, he's like, "What? I got mail?" And he's so excited! So, I just think it's such a great opportunity to make a connection. Justin: It's true. And that old school thing is coming back again, right? Back in the day, everything was done via mail. And, back in the day, email was not thought of as a channel. But you know, now here's Sigstr growing like a weed using email signatures. I mean, I don't want to say direct mail but kind of like, really personalized handwritten stuff -- I think that's, it's so old school, its new school again. It's like the vinyl records of marketing. Kathleen: Well, even direct mail -- I think you have to do it right but, we used to do dimensional mail for clients, which is direct mail but in a box. Justin: Yeah. Kathleen: And, there's almost nobody out there who will get a box and not open it. Justin: Totally. Kathleen: You get direct mail and if it's flat mail, you just toss it right in the trashcan so, that's the first hurdle you have to overcome. It's just getting somebody to open your thing. Justin: Yeah. Kathleen: And, everybody thinks, "Ooh it's a box, maybe it's a present." Justin: Yeah. Kathleen: So, I think with all of these things it's just about how you use it, because I can't even count on one hand how many times I've read articles about email being dead, which is just so false. It's how you use it, you know? Justin: It's true, it's true. We actually included in your swag box, we've got stickers that say "Email will never die." Kathleen: Yeah. Justin: And ... Kathleen: Long live email! Justin: Yeah, I agree. Kathleen: I love that. So, you've done all of these ... This co-marketing. You've got your content strategy. Can you share any numbers about the impact this has had on the business, whether that's in terms of traffic growth, or new leads? You're saying that this has been successful for you and it's ... Justin: Yeah. Kathleen: ...really driving your growth. Do you have any data to back that up? Justin: We do, yeah. So, in terms of the content swaps I don't think I can point to any good numbers. Our traffic -- website traffic -- has definitely increased, I mean, substantially for us. Almost 10 times in the past year. Kathleen: Wow, that's amazing! Justin: And I can't point back to any co-marketing initiatives exactly. I think that's just kind of a ground swell. But through these partnerships we've started hosting third party events at all the conferences. So we've kind of got this little branded event that we've called "All about margaritas," which is a different interpretation of the ABM acronym, right? And ... Kathleen: That sounds like an event that I would come to. Justin: Exactly, right? So we worked with BrightFunnel and with UberFlip on hosting these events. And it's one of those things where like, I mean, you know conferences are not cheap. I mean that is ... Kathleen: Yeah. Justin: I would posit pretty much everyone on this call, it's probably their biggest -- if they do conferences -- their biggest line item in the marketing budget. If you kind of have a bad place -- a bad booth place -- or you know, it's a really crummy conference, it's really tough to maximize your investment there. So what we've done is we do these little after parties where we're all promoting it together. We're all having a lot of fun with the promotion. And yeah, I mean for the one we just did -- the Marketo Summit -- we had well over 700 people registered. Kathleen: Wow. That's a lot of margaritas. Justin: It is a lot of margaritas. We actually had to kind of get a waiting list going. It was a very good problem to have and it's been tremendously successful. So we're kind of doing that more and more. We're taking that on the road. Kathleen: So are you getting lists of conference attendees from the conference organizer and that's how you're reaching out or how are you doing that? Justin: Totally organic social, a social promotion. We put it in our, you know, our newsletters or whatever. I will tell you a little secret, and again, I'm so not trying to make this commercial for Sigstr. Ten percent of those -- no twenty percent, twenty percent of those -- registrations came from Sigstr signatures, right? So it's one of those things where you're just passively emailing, doing your thing, but you know, people see the call to action and they're like, "Oh, that sounds like me." Kathleen: And you know that because, as I understand all of the links in the Sigstr signatures, you can build them out as tracking url. Justin: Oh come on, yeah. Kathleen: So concrete proof that that's where it came from. Justin: Yeah. Really, really deep analytics. Everything integrates with marketing automation or with your Salesforce or whatever. So you can get really good analytics and even kind of attribute pipeline to it. Kathleen: That's awesome. Justin: Yeah it's really, really great. So yeah, huge. We did another one. We had almost 200 people register for that, which we were thrilled about because it was the day before the conference even started and it was, you know, it's a smaller conference to begin with anyway. So that's kind of been like the ultimate culmination of these partnerships and how things have really, really shown up in the pipeline for us. Kathleen: That's great. Well all really cool and really interesting stuff. I love what you guys are doing. You were also mentioning that, you know, you have some great strategies for building relationships and what a big part of how you approach things that is outside of, you know, sending people swag boxes. Any other tips you have for listeners on that? Justin: Yeah, we spent a lot of time on social media, like engaging. Not like trying to be like, "Hey, take a demo," you know. I'm just kind of like following him around, like engaging with them, actually keeping up with their tweets, retweeting big moments for them and just kind of being a friendly face in the social crowd. And we think, you know, even the personal engagement, it's tough to fly out and see customers, especially when you're a small company, a growing company like us. We do try and make a point to build in as many customer visits as we can. Just because that face time is so much ... so important, right? When you really connect with someone on a human level, the relationship changes, but you know, people develop an attachment with you and I think that's such ... I think emotion is such a huge buying trigger that people ignore. And I think that's what it all comes down to is really, you know, developing relationships, developing an emotional connection is really what I think helps drive a business and a brand. I may get this quote wrong, so please fact check me audience, but I think it's like 95 percent of all buying decisions are based on emotion. Then the rest of the buyer's journey, I mean, that's like before the purchases or the buying committees even started. And from that point on, the buyer's journey is all about substantiating those emotions, right? And that's why content is so important in showing up data is to prove to someone that their emotions are correct. Kathleen: Yeah, I definitely can see that. And I'm curious, you know? Well, I can see see where emotion is so important, especially because your audience is marketers. Justin: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Kathleen: And I know from being a marketer myself for a long time that one of the biggest challenges we face is tool overload. Justin: Yeah. Kathleen: You know, every organization I've worked in, one of our biggest line items is recurring monthly SaaS subscriptions. Individually, they might be small amounts of money, but it adds up quickly and so what happens when you have this proliferation of software tools is inevitably, you know, there's some percentage of them that you don't use. Certainly you don't use them to their fullest. But I have found in my experience that when I have a good relationship with the vendor then, you know, those are the ones that tend to get the love. And what's great about that for you -- as somebody who is selling SaaS is -- churn goes down with those situations. So I think what you've said rings really true to me as somebody who is a target for you guys, and I know it's true for us at IMPACT. Like, we felt a lot of attention from Sigstr in terms of helping us get started and get going with the product and that makes a huge difference. Justin: Yeah, totally. I think you had the podcast with Dan Moyle. Like, I think he's telling the same story. It's all about developing those relationships and, I think that especially in the age of automation and robots and everything, I think just like how email is kind of important for the same reason, right? Bringing the humanity back into marketing is more important than ever. Kathleen: Yeah, so true. Well I want to make sure before we wrap up that I have two questions I always ask everybody who comes on this podcast and I definitely want to ask you and get your perspective. One of them is company or individual, who do you think is doing inbound marketing really well right now? Justin: So we do this thing and we were trying to get the ball rolling on it, but we do this thing internally we're calling "Brand Crush Monday" where we kind of just find a brand we really like and ... Kathleen: I love that. Justin: And so the most recent one that we're all kind of fawning over is a company called Tunnelbear. Really, really just like, it's just one of those websites where it's like, even if you're not a buyer, you just kinda want to click through and see what all the pages have. They've done a really good job of that. I think Uberflip does a really good job with inbound just because it creates such a good time to experience where you kind of are, okay, piecemealing your information away for an exchange for interesting content. They do a really good job of progressive profiling. So I like what they're doing a lot too. Kathleen: Oh, I can't wait to check out Tunnelbear. I've seen it Uberflip and I agree they're great. Justin: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Kathleen: But I love when I hear new ones that I didn't know about before. So that's awesome. Second question, you know, with the world of digital marketing changing so quickly and especially with it being very technologically driven, the challenge that I hear most from marketers is just keeping up with all that new information and staying educated. How do you keep up and stay educated? Justin: Yeah, I think I try to do about a book a month, either read or listen to. Now that it's nice and I can walk to work, I get a lot more of that in and then podcasts for sure. Kathleen: Any particular favorite podcasts? Justin: Well since we've met, I've grown quite fond of yours. Also like, I liked the Andreeson Horwitz podcast a lot. I like Sangram Vajre's #FlipMyFunnel podcast. I think that one's also pretty great just because it's so frequent and it's pretty digestible. What else? What else, what else? I mean those are my main ones off the top of my head. I do have a lot of guilty pleasure podcasts I listen to as well, but those are the marketing ones that I really, really like. Kathleen: And then a fall onto that, any particular books that you've read lately that you would recommend? Justin: So when I joined Sigstr, I bought for my entire team a copy of Contagious by Jonah Berger. That was kind of like my bio. I was like, "Read this, this is the new Bible." And then Good to Great I think is another. Who wrote that? Jim Collins. Kathleen: Yeah. Justin: Another fan. I think those are both like 101 -- you have to read these if you're a marketer -- books. Kathleen: Yeah, those are some good ones. I just finished Eating the Big Fish, which is about what it means to be a challenger brand. That's also a great book if you want one for your recommendations. Justin: I do. I'm going to the beach. I'm going to need some reading materials. So I appreciate that. Kathleen: Yeah. It's funny because I've been wanting to read more books and so I finally bit the bullet, and I really like actual books because I like to underline and write notes and margins and things, but I just couldn't move fast enough doing it that way. And so I finally bit the bullet and decided to try Audible and now I'm completely hooked because I listen to books on 2X speed and I'm like tearing through these books. So that's one of the reasons I love asking people this question at the end of the podcast. I get to get recommendations from my own list. Justin: Awesome. I will think of some and I'll shoot you an email. Absolutely Kathleen: Great. Alright. Well for people who have questions for you or who want to check out and learn more about Sigstr what is the best way for them to find you individually online and of course then please, if you could share Sigstr's url. That would be ... Justin: So Sigstr is Sigstr dot com. And then if you want to find me online, I think probably the best way is just a twitter, @JustinKeller, one word, is my handle. And then LinkedIn, I think is just Justin Keller, but I think your listeners are probably pretty savvy with the Google. Kathleen: They'll figure it out and if they can't, I will put those links in the show notes. Awesome. Great. Well thank you so much for joining me today. This has been really fun hearing about how you guys approach things. Justin: Thank you so much. This was a treat. I really ... this is my first podcast as well, so thank you for that. Kathleen: Well great. I'm so honored. That's great. Well, hopefully first of many. Justin: Hopefully. Kathleen: Well, thank you again for joining me and if you are listening and you liked what you heard, I would really appreciate if you would consider giving the podcast a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or the platform of your choice. And if you know somebody who's doing kick ass inbound marketing work, tweet me at @workmommywork because I would love to interview them. Thanks again.

KnowBe4 acquired Popcorn Training for undisclosed, Snyk raises $7M Series A, McAfee acquired TunnelBear for undisclosed, and more on this episode of Business Security Weekly! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode77 Visit http://securityweekly.com/category/ssw for all the latest episodes!

Recorded 11th March 2018 This week Android decided join Apple in adopting HEIF (which has to be good news for everyone). TunnelBear sadly got taken over by McAffee (who I did not know are half owned by Intel) and there is news of a forthcoming documentary on Apple's spinoff General Magic that was a glorious failure! To talk about this stuff and much much more we are joined by a huge Mac luminary... the most eminent, the incredibly prolific, the legendary Bob 'Dr Mac' LeVitus. PLUS there is a special surprise offer from Dr Mac himself for listeners of this podcast to sign up for his “Working Smarter for Mac Users” courses with a 60% discount! On this week's show: DR MAC'S WORKING SMARTER SPECIAL OFFER Simply go to Working Smarter for Mac Users and sign up to either the short course or the full course and use the code save60 at the checkout before 1st April 2018 and get a whopping 60% OFF the list price! Even if you don't want to sign up for a course you can get the free weekly tips newsletter here APPLE General Magic documentary sheds light on Apple spinout's glorious failure – Cult of Mac TECHNOLOGY Android also adds HEIF image compression to their platform – Android Developers Blog SECURITY McAfee acquires VPN provider TunnelBear – VentureBeat I didn't know this however: "The company was purchased by Intel in February 2011 and became part of the Intel Security division. On September 7, 2016, Intel announced a strategic deal with TPG Capital to convert Intel Security into a joint venture between both companies called McAfee. That deal closed on April 3, 2017. Thoma Bravo took a minority stake in the new company, and Intel maintains a 49% stake." WORTH-A-CHIRP / ESSENTIAL TIPS 33mail.com as recommended by Andi J. Never give out your real email ever again! Nemo's Hardware Store (41:12) Saddleback Leather Company The Photographer's Case (the one with the long leather strap) is $39 for the 7 and 8. and the Plus version is $43 – Amazon The Hands Free Case is $29 for the 8 and $34 for the 8+ Social Media and Slack You can follow us on: EssentialApple.com / Pinecast / Twitter / Facebook / Google Plus / Slack – ask us for an invite any way you can get hold of us. Also a big SHOUT OUT to the members of the Slack room without whom we wouldn't have half the stories we actually do – we thank you all for your contributions and engagement. You can always help us out with a few pennies by using our Amazon Affiliate Link so we get a tiny kickback on anything you buy after using it. If you really like the show that much and would like to make a regular donation then please consider joining our Patreon or using the Pinecast Tips Jar (which accepts one off or regular donations) And a HUGE thank you to the patrons who already do. Support The Essential Apple Podcast by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/essential-apple-show This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

KnowBe4 acquired Popcorn Training for undisclosed, Snyk raises $7M Series A, McAfee acquired TunnelBear for undisclosed, and more on this episode of Business Security Weekly! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode77 Visit http://securityweekly.com/category/ssw for all the latest episodes!

It starts with a bang! System76 shares their side of the Unity desktop breakup, its brutal and honest. It's just the first day of SCALE16x, and it's shaping up to be the biggest yet. Then McAfee buys TunnelBear, Netflix shares some data on you, and Ghostery goes open source.

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In today's episode of The Art of Passive Income—Round Table edition, Mark is joined by: Tate Litchfield Erik Peterson Mike Zaino Aaron Williams Scott Todd TODAY'S TOPICS The Fluidity and Grind of the Land Business—Why do some people flow through this business while others find it a grind? The guys all mastermind this topic to help you avoid the grind. Interesting Zaps—Everyone shares their favorite zaps that help make this business flow a little easier. Plus, what has Scott so anxious to share his Tip Of The Week? Once again, the boys are up to their shenanigans!  Listen in now... TIP OF THE WEEK Mark: A great quote from Tony Robbins—Successful people ask better questions and as result they get better answers. One of the great questions is, "If everything's going to change, what's not going to change in the land business? People will always want a real asset and a good deal. Those two ingredients really help our business. A book to show you how to think about asking yourself better questions in every aspect of your life is, A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger. Scott: Check out FileThis. It goes to all your websites and automatically gets your statements and records them automatically to dropbox. Tate: Check out the iTunes app, Magnet. It allows you to break your computer screen up into several different workflow areas. If you're doing due diligence and you want to look at google earth and at google maps at the same time you can use this app to see all one information in one screen at one time. Aaron: A free password manager called Remembear. And they also have a VPN, for working remotely called, Tunnelbear. Mike: The Position Before Submission— A position in Jiu Jitsu that means that they're not going to just dive in and try to grab the guy in a neck lock or an arm lock because it wouldn't work. They have to get a superior position first then they go into submission. The whole idea is to gain a superior position. How it relates to land investing—Don't go into an area when you're brand new and mail to the whole county. Look for the hot spots and once you find them you take them over. It also relates to sales—Don't go straight for the kill, position yourself first by asking questions that lead into a position of submission. Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?

Congress recently voted to allow internet providers collect and sell your web browsing data without your consent, so we explain how you can easily hide this data with a software tool called a VPN. We cover all of the basics, and explain how we use Tunnelbear, the VPN we chose for ourselves. After that thoughtful and frank discussion, we chat about recent tech and aerospace news, celebrate our 30th episode, and talk about how Shannon wants to put speaker-rocks in our yard so she can use them as a PA system. This new idea sat well with me. Check out the show notes here - http://www.sam-mallery.com/2017/04/how-to-hide-your-web-data-with-a-vpn-episode-30 Thanks!

We follow up with the iPhone and Mac merging as Apple patents a dock-able iPhone. We also follow up on guard vs if. We discuss writing high-performance Swift code and the ability of developers to respond to app reviews is now live. Apple's WWDC website also include a code of conduct and info on child care services during the conference. The WWDC site also lists concurrent conferences happening nearby including Alt-Conf and CocoaConf Around the Corner. Picks: Xcode keyboard shortcuts for testing and TunnelBear.

Today's question comes from Rob, who is in the process of migrating his email list from AWeber into ConvertKit. What's the best way to migrate people from AWeber lists into ConvertKit? I'm an advisor for and big fan of the email service provider ConvertKit. They have made advanced email marketing easy and affordable. Check out my affiliate link: http://askpat.com/convertkit. Do you have a question about email marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

Today's question comes from Glenn, who asks why I haven't built a marketplace for buying and selling successful niche websites. There are several marketplaces available where you can buy and sell niche websites, including Flippa (a past sponsor; http://www.flippa.com/). Do you have a question about buying a niche website? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

Today's question comes from Chris, who in the process of launching a website with a blog. How much content should he have prepared before launch? Here is the FoodTruckr launch post I discuss: http://foodtruckr.com/2013/10/what-i-wish-id-known-before-starting-my-food-truck/. Do you have a question about getting started? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

Today's question comes from Adriaan, who sends a regular newsletter to his clients. How can he "spice up" his newsletter so that it is valuable for his customers? I'm an advisor for and big fan of the email service provider ConvertKit. They have made advanced email marketing easy and affordable. Check out my affiliate link: http://askpat.com/convertkit. Do you have a question about email marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

Today's question comes from Khizer, who has a question about growing his audience. How do I grow an email list at the beginning stages of my website? As a musician, are there any unique ways to gain attention? What are some platforms I can use to grow my listening audience or subscriber base? Khizer's website is at http://www.hizerk.com/. In this episode, I mention Huzza as a neat interactive tool for creators. Learn more about Huzza at http://www.huzza.io/. Do you have a question about growing your email list or building your audience? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

Today's question comes from Amy, who has a question about forums. How can she increase traffic on her forum? Should she replace the forum with a different solution? Amy's site is http://www.mphgrads.com/. Do you have a question about website forums? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

This week: seven days with iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2—we’ll tell you what we love (and don’t) about Apple’s newest iPhone and Watch.  Plus: Hissgate, explained; auto-unlocking your Mac with an Apple Watch; and if you’re wondering how to use picture-in-picture mode on Youtube videos in macOS Sierra, we’ll reveal just how to get it working.   This episode supported by   Dollar Shave Club delivers amazing razors right to your door for a third of the price of what the greedy razor corporations charge.  Try it yourself with your first month free at DollarShaveClub.com/CultCast.   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Let the lovely lady Lisa enchant you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNDi4UYwrTs   iPhone 7 display is the best LCD ever tested http://www.cultofmac.com/445998/iphone-7-display-best-lcd-ever-tested/ Apple’s new LCD display was rated as “visually indistinguishable from perfect” when it comes to image contrast and intensity. The tiniest amount of color variation, seen when viewing the screen from an angle, also yielded top marks. The DisplayMate report calls the touchscreen display the “crown jewel of the smartphone” One thing that gives the iPhone 7 display a competitive advantage is its adoption of two standard color gamuts: The new DCI-P3 wide color gamut used in 4K UHD TVs, and the smaller sRGB/Rec.709 gamut traditionally used in digital cameras, TVs, computers and most other consumer devices. The test also found that the iPhone 7’s peak brightness can only be achieved when Automatic Brightness is turned on. This prevents users from draining their battery in a flash by accidentally keeping the slider all the way up.   Hissgate: iPhone 7 Plus emits strange noise when under heavy load http://www.cultofmac.com/445972/hissgate-iphone-7-plus-emit-strange-noise-heavy-load/ Some iPhone 7 Plus owners are reporting that Apple’s new devices emit a strange hissing noise when performing processor-intensive tasks. And no one is sure what’s causing it. It appears that Hissgate only effects a small number of devices. Cult of Mac has not been able to replicate the hissing problem on any of our new iPhones. Engadget theorized that it could be a “coil whine” and is likely a small manufacturing defect instead of an overall design flaw. Apple looks to be replacing phones which present the issue   Apple Watch Series 2 review: A tick closer to perfection http://www.cultofmac.com/445874/apple-watch-series-2-review/ Buster For the past 16 months, Apple’s wearable and I have had an on-again, off-again relationship. Apple Watch Series 2 is supposed to be wicked fast at this, but there’s just one problem. The device’s screen never shows “GPS” or another indicator to prove it’s connected. You just have to take it on faith that there’s a connection behind the scenes. It still can’t track your elevation. There’s a huge difference in difficulty between running 5 miles on flat roads verses 5 miles with a 2,000-foot elevation gain. The only way to get your elevation data is to pack your iPhone along for the ride. This watch is screaming fast. I didn’t notice any major gains in battery life, so it’s likely that all the extra juice is being used to power the new GPS chip and display.

Today's question comes from Tyler, who has a question about what to do if you have a great business idea but don't have the necessary funds to get started. How do you validate your business idea before spending money? What are a few strategies to get your business running without having to go into debt? In this episode, I mention Will It Fly?, my book about validating your business idea, which you can get at http://willitflybook.com. I mention crowdfunding options like Kickstarter, which you can find at http://www.kickstarter.com/. And I mention my niche site, Green Exam Academy (http://www.greenexamacademy.com/). Do you have a question about getting your business off the ground without breaking the bank? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/.

Today's question comes from Karyn, who has a question about how she can shift her mindset to overcome adversity. What do you do when you face adversity? What do you do about negative comments on your website? Do you allow yourself time to grieve? How do you overcome those obstacles? What are a few tips to change your perspective for the better so you can move forward and stay positive? Karyn's website is at http://www.theremotecoach.com/. In this podcast, I mention my book, Will It Fly?, which documents some of the adversity I've encountered and how I've moved on. You can order a paperback or Kindle copy of Will It Fly? at http://www.willitflybook.com./ If you sign up for Audible, you can also get Will It Fly? for free. Go to http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/willitflyaudio/. Today's sponsor is TunnelBear. To learn more and to try TunnelBear for free, go to http://www.tunnelbear.com/askpat/. Do you have a question about shifting your mindset when you face adversity? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

This episode: our iPhone 7 event reactions! iPhone 7, AirPods, the new Apple Watch—we’ll cover everything Apple announced this week, and tell you what we like, what we don’t, and what we’ll be spending our own hard-earned monies on.  Plus: Nintendo's big move into iOS, and how to lock down the exact iPhone you want when the pre-orders go live..   This episode supported by   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   And our thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Shot on iPhone - Tim Cook’s exquisite football photo http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/8/10934804/tim-cook-blurry-super-bowl-photo

This week:  You’ve heard of Samsung’s Galaxy Edge… but is an iPhone 8 Plus Edge on the way?  Some respected analysts say yes.  Plus: iPhone 7 Plus with dual lens was just spotted on the streets; iOS 9.3.5 fixes one of the most invasive iOS exploits to date; Tim Cook just made FAT STACKS of cash; and if the rumors prove true, Apple is working on a new social network… to take on Snap Chat.  No, seriously.   This episode supported by   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   And our thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Drink it in, my friends https://instagram.com/p/BJdFw8OBr2A/   Galaxy Note 7 vs iPhone 6S Speed Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-61FFoJFy0&feature=youtu.be   Taiwanese superstar posts picture of himself using iPhone 7 Plus http://www.cultofmac.com/443000/taiwanese-actor-and-singer-posts-picture-of-himself-using-iphone-7-plus/ Taiwanese actor and singer Jimmy Lin has been photographed using what appears to be a new iPhone 7 Plus, complete with its rumored dual-lens camera and LED flash. Lin previously managed to get his hands on advance units of the iPhone 5 in 2012 and iPhone 6 in 2014 — both of which turned out to be the real deal.   Apple's 2017 Curved OLED iPhone to Be a New Premium Model http://www.macrumors.com/2016/08/22/2017-iphone-dual-curve-premium-model/ Apple is planning to release at least three new iPhones next year, including a high-end model with a 5.5-inch-or-larger OLED display that is curved on both sides like Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge, according to Nikkei Ming Chi Kuo's research note this week outlined three new iPhone models are coming, including LCD-based 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models and a high-end OLED-based 5.8-inch model, as one possibility providing supply of AMOLED displays is sufficient.    Apple rolls out iOS 9.3.5 to beef up security [Update] http://www.cultofmac.com/443342/apple-rolls-out-ios-9-3-5-to-beef-up-security/ iOS 9.3.5 fixes a serious vulnerability that allows our devices to be snooped on. Software created by Israeli company NSO Group took advantage of the hole to read text messages and emails, to record calls, and to steal contacts. Tim Cook just unlocked a monstrous bonus http://www.cultofmac.com/443228/tim-cook-just-got-a-monstrous-bonus/ Buster Today marks Tim Cook’s five-year anniversary as the CEO of Apple, and as a reward for making it this long in the top spot he just unlocked a monster bonus. $100 million! Apple awarded Cook 980,000 Apple shares for his performance as part of the larger compensation package he signed in 2011. Based on Apple stock’s Tuesday closing price of $108.85, the shares are currently worth around 106.7 million. Despite the big pay day, Cook’s estimated wealth of $650 million is relatively modest by Silicon Valley standards, but he’s planning to donate most of it to charity anyway.   Apple could go head to head with Snapchat in 2017 http://www.cultofmac.com/443315/apple-could-go-head-to-head-with-snapchat-in-2017/ A new report from Bloomberg is claiming that Apple is in the process of developing its own Snapchat rival. The company, "seeking to capitalize on the popularity of social networks," will focus on video in the new app, letting users record a video, edit it, apply a filter, add doodles, and then send it out to friends. The app is being developed in the same Apple department that developed Final Cut Pro and iMovie software

This week: new Macbook Pros, incoming!  We have even more details to share on the “significant” updates coming soon to Apple’s Macbook Pro line.  Plus: iPhone 7 may get a Quad HD display and pressure-sensitive home button; Apple’s plans for a “killer” new health device; and we review our favorite new hover boards and smart scales on an all new Under Review.   This episode supported by   Casper’s American-made mattresses have just the right amount of memory foam and latex, and people everywhere love them.  Learn why and get $50 towards any mattress at Casper.com/cultcast.   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   And our thanks to Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @alexeheath   Apple said to be developing ‘killer’ health device for 2017 http://www.cultofmac.com/441455/apple-said-to-be-developing-killer-health-device-for-2017/   Apple ditched plan to make three iPhone 7 models http://www.cultofmac.com/441425/apple-ditched-plan-to-make-three-iphone-7-models/   iPhone 7 to feature pressure-sensitive home button http://www.cultofmac.com/441218/iphone-7-to-feature-pressure-sensitive-home-button/   iPhone 7 Plus may be in line for Quad HD display http://www.cultofmac.com/441345/iphone-7-plus-may-be-in-line-for-quad-hd-display/   New MacBook Pro may pack Touch ID power button http://www.cultofmac.com/441256/new-macbook-pro-may-pack-touch-id-power-button/   New iPhone to Have Dual Camera but No Headphone Jack https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-08/new-iphone-said-to-have-dual-camera-pressure-sensitive-button   Segway miniPro http://amzn.to/2aLyEHB   Swagtron T3 http://amzn.to/2aLyv7f   Tithings Body Cardio scale http://www.withings.com/us/en/products/body-cardio

This week:  iPhone 7 gets a new 3D Touch home button and a September 9th launch date!  Plus: why we may be only weeks away from Apple’s Macbook Pro and Apple Watch 2 launch event; the big gun is back—Apple puts Big Bob Mansfield at the helm of their top secret Apple Car project; one of the internet’s best web series is now an Apple Music exclusive; and stick around for apps, man—we’ve got some sweet picks for you.   This episode supported by TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   James Cordon carpools with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and it’s magical https://youtu.be/cfudXO_vzWk   Apple just sold its billionth iPhone! http://www.cultofmac.com/439969/apple-just-sold-its-billionth-iphone/ One billion iPhone devices have officially been sold now since Steve Jobs unveiled the magical smartphone back in 2007, the company revealed today.   iPhone 7 pre-orders will reportedly open on September 9 http://www.cultofmac.com/440053/iphone-say-pre-orders-will-reportedly-open-on-september-9/ The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will reportedly be made available for pre-order on September 9, according to well-connected tipster Evan Blass. Keynote on Monday the 5th or Tuesday the 6th   iPhone 7 might not go by the name you’re expecting http://www.cultofmac.com/439600/iphone-7-might-not-go-by-the-name-youre-expecting/ A new rumor coming out of China suggests that September’s next-gen iPhone won’t be called the iPhone 7 as expected, but rather the iPhone 6SE — continuing the naming scheme Apple introduced for its 4-inch iPhone SE earlier this year. so far it’s just a rumor citing Chinese supply chain sources.  A separate report, meanwhile, suggests that it’s likely to debut on Friday, September 16. That’s just two months’ away… The slightly-earlier-than-usual launch date was “revealed” by tipster Evan Blass, who has a strong track record when it comes to this type of information.   iPhone 7 may get 3D Touch home button http://www.cultofmac.com/439831/iphone-7-may-get-3d-touch-home-button/#more-439831 Apple allegedly plans to replace its physical home button on the iPhone 7 (or iPhone 6 SE) with a new 3D Touch button that won’t move when you press it, but well instead give users a haptic feedback to replicate the feeling of pressing a button, like on the Magic Trackpad 2. Macotakara claims to have heard from supply chain sources that the company will indeed include the feature on this year’s model, making it a bit more interesting than anticipated. The new home button design will supposedly be flush with the rest of the body, making the iPhone more waterproof than ever now that there are fewer paths for water to enter the device and destroy the internal components.   Surprise! Apple Watch 2 set to arrive this fall http://www.cultofmac.com/439787/surprise-apple-watch-2-set-to-arrive-this-fall-as-expected/ The long-awaited next version of the Apple Watch will supposedly be unveiled this fall Apple Watch 2’s big unveiling will happen in either September or October, claims DigiTimes Future Apple Watch updates are expected to add LTE data, GPS, longer battery life and faster performance.   Apple puts Bob Mansfield in driving seat for secret car project http://www.cultofmac.com/439612/apple-puts-bob-mansfield-in-driving-seat-for-secret-car-project/ Bob Mansfield has been chosen to head up Apple’s “secret” electric car project three years after stepping down from his executive role, according to a new report. Mansfield first joined Apple in 1999 and retired in June 2012, but just two months later, it was confirmed that he was staying on to work on “future projects.” Mansfield was then named senior vice president of technologies in October 2012. Mansfield was previously in charge of Mac hardware at Apple and led development of products like the MacBook Air, iMac and iPad. Mansfield was previously making only occasional visits to Apple; however, employees recently noticed in the company directory that all senior managers working on the car project are now reporting directly to him. “Apple now has Mr. Mansfield running the company’s secret autonomous, electric-vehicle initiative, code-named Project Titan,” reports The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter.   ‘Carpool Karaoke’ TV show will be an Apple Music exclusive http://www.cultofmac.com/439811/carpool-karaoke-tv-show-will-be-an-apple-music-exclusive/ James Corden’s popular ‘Carpool Karaeoke’ segment from The Late Late Show on CBS is set to become its own show later this year and you’ll only be able to watch in on Apple Music. The viral segment has been a breakout hit of 2016 thanks to appearances from the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber, Michelle Obama, Elton John and dozens of other stars who drive around Los Angeles singing popular songs.   Our Apps, Man picks Buster - Photo pills http://www.photopills.com   Erfon - Tinycards https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1109425556?mt=8   Leander - Ultimate ears speakers and their companion apps http://origin.ultimateears.com/ue-apps/en-us/

Adam makes his way back to the cave after recent trips from Australia to New York, and we recap a few of our adventures abroad. We also talk about Adam's latest project: a live build of his own Strandbeest while in residence at San Francisco's Exploratorium museum. It's a big project with a design that's still percolating in his head! (Thanks to TunnelBear for supporting Still Untitled this week!)

Adam, Norm, and Simone chat about how to approach acquiring new skills and expertise, as well as Simone's trip to the Shenzhen electronics market. Plus, our thoughts on the Seveneves movie announcement. Place your recommendations for what bits of American culture that Simone should know about in the comments below! (Thanks to TunnelBear for supporting Still Untitled!)

Look who's in the cave! Our newest host, Simone Giertz, makes her first appearance on Still Untitled this week, in which we talk about her robot builds, travels, and recent appearance on The Late Show. Plus, we finally learn how to pronounce her last name. Expect more from Simone on Tested! (Thanks to TunnelBear for supporting Still Untitled!)

This week: Macbook Pro spy photos reveal some juicy new features, but some old favorites go bye-bye…  Plus: Apple may finally update its ancient Thunderbolt display; why moving iPhone to a three year update cycle would suck; and stay tuned for more weird and wacky super-fan stories from the Cult of Mac.     This episode supported by   Build a beautiful, responsive website quick at Squarespace.com.  Enter offer codeCultCastat checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney / david@cultofmac.com   Intro - Steve Jobs introduces Apple’s new gem, the G4 Cube https://youtu.be/0EPcahdKD_Q?t=1h24m53s   The British Fabio! https://www.instagram.com/p/VH6arxMTKL/   A business is born from presenting Mac love on a pillow http://www.cultofmac.com/431082/a-business-is-born-from-presenting-mac-love-on-a-pillow/   Apple may finally update its old ass Thunderbolt Display http://www.cultofmac.com/430962/apple-may-finally-update-its-old-ass-thunderbolt-display/ It’s been over five years since Apple updated its standalone monitor Thunderbolt Display stock is limited or unavailable at several Apple Stores in North America, Europe, Australia according to a new report Dwindling supplies of Apple’s current Thunderbolt Display could indicate that the company plans to launch a gorgeous new monitor in the near future. It appears that Thunderbolt Displays are still in ready supply in some major cities, so the changes in supply could also simply indicate that Apple is dealing with fluctuations in its inventory.   You better get used to waiting 3 years for big iPhone upgrades http://www.cultofmac.com/430903/you-better-get-used-to-waiting-3-years-for-big-iphone-upgrades/ According to one report, Apple is switching its big upgrades to a three-year cycle, which is why this year’s iPhone 7 will look just like its predecessors This year, following last year’s iPhone 6s series, we should be getting another major refresh — but we know that’s not going to be the case. Leaks have revealed the iPhone 7 is almost identical to the iPhone 6s a report from Japanese newspaper Nikkei warns we should get used to this three-year wait for big upgrades. Apple has reportedly decided to extent its cycle because of slowing market demand and due to “smartphone functions having little room left for major enhancements.”   Spy photos all but confirm 2016 MacBook Pro’s OLED touchpad http://www.cultofmac.com/430982/spy-photos-all-but-confirm-2016-macbook-pros-oled-touchpad/ Leaked photos of what is claimed to be Apple’s next-generation MacBook Pro all but confirm it will ship with a new OLED touchpad above its keyboard. The images sent to Cult of Mac also hint at four USB-C connectors. Loss of SD card reader, Thunderbolt, HDMI out, and MagSafe? Adopts the arrow keys of the new butterfly keyboard No touch ID

This week: Macbook Pro about to get its biggest refresh ever!  Plus: Apple’s plans to rival Amazon’s Echo; Apple gets serious about iCar charging stations; more great stories from the Cult of Mac; the state of gaming in OS X, iOS, and tvOS; and we set aside our agendas to discuss YOUR topics in an all-new As You Wish.   This episode supported by   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Apple plans to make Amazon Echo rival by opening Siri http://www.cultofmac.com/429929/apple-plans-to-make-amazon-echo-rival-by-opening-siri/ Apple is reportedly planning to make a rival to the Amazon Echo, but the in order to compete with the device’s incredible array of features and services, Apple plans to open up Siri to third-party apps. According to The Information, Apple to open up Siri to apps made by others. And it is working on an Amazon Echo-like device with a speaker and microphone that people can use to turn on music, get news headlines or set a timer. Opening up its Siri voice assistant to outside app developers is the more immediate step [to competing with Echo],” reports the Information. Apple is supposedly preparing to release a Siri SDK that could arrive at WWDC 2016    MacBook Pro to get Touch ID in biggest ever refresh http://www.cultofmac.com/429822/macbook-pro-to-get-touch-id-in-biggest-ever-refresh/ Apple is set to give its MacBook Pro lineup their “most significant upgrade ever,” according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. New Macs will be thinner and lighter Will also include Touch ID and an OLED display touch bar to replace physical function keys on the keyboard, Employ the same metal injection molded hinges and butterfly mechanism keyboard seen on the 12-inch MacBook.   Apple is already working on charging stations for iCar http://www.cultofmac.com/430020/apple-is-already-working-on-charging-stations-for-icar/ Apple appears to be preparing the ground work for its charging infrastructure, according to a new report claiming the company is scooping up engineers that specialize in electric charing stations. “Apple is investigating how to charge electric cars, talking to charging station companies and hiring engineers with expertise in the area,” reports Reuters Apple has hired at least four charging specialists to help it create a competitive charger, including former BMW    If you’ve broken your iPhone, Parry Gripp’s music will comfort you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3mKnPTcrqc&feature=youtu.be   Leander’s been testing out the Eero router and talked about the Luma too https://www.eero.com https://getluma.com/about/

This week: Apple makes a curious investment in China’s version of Uber; iPhones that charge wirelessly in your pocket; Siri is coming to a Mac near you; more weird and wacky stories from the Cult of Mac; and we tell you what we like (and what we don’t) about the gadgets we’re currently testing in an all-new Under Review.   This episode supported by   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Intro: Your future computer, The Knowledge Navigator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bjve67p33E   Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese Uber rival http://www.cultofmac.com/428251/apple-invests-1-billion-in-chinese-uber-rival/ Apple has invested $1 billion in Chinese Uber rival Didi Chuxing Tim Cook says the deal “reflects our excitement about their growing business … and also our continued confidence in the long term in China’s economy.” Cook told Reuters: “We are making the investment for a number of strategic reasons, including a chance to learn more about certain segments of the China market,”  Jack Kent of tech analytical firm IHS Technology said partnering with Chinese companies is a common way for international companies to get into the massive Asian market.   Apple’s new hires point to iPhone wireless charging http://www.cultofmac.com/428817/apples-new-hires-point-to-iphone-wireless-charging/ In the last four months Apple has hired two former uBeam engineers with expertise in wireless charging and ultrasonic technology The Verge did some investigating, and discovered that in fact the in the last two years Apple has hired more than a dozen staffers with expertise in wireless charging. Earlier this year Bloomberg reported that Apple was hoping to add wireless charging to the new iPhone it releases in 2017. According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple wants to implement a much more advanced technology that would allow you to walk around a room and have your phone charging the entire time. Is the smart dock a stop gap?   Siri for Mac icons leak ahead of WWDC http://www.cultofmac.com/428990/siri-for-mac-icons-leak-ahead-of-wwdc/ Apple’s digital assistant Siri is expected to finally arrive on Macs later this year with the next OS X update Cool icon in dock, plus accessible via the menu bar and Hey Siri option   Buster’s reviewing the Garmin Phoenix 3 http://amzn.to/1WG1xKB   Leander’s been listening to the Moshi Avanti on-ear headphones http://www.moshi.com/audio-headphones-avanti   Erfon’s lighting his house with the illumi smart bulbs http://amzn.to/1U3QQet     The three Apples that changed the world, featuring Jimmy Page and Fiona Apple

This week: Apple aims to end music downloads; you can now live stream your aerial drone flights to iDevices worldwide;  staggering facts about who’s making money in the app store; creators of Siri demo an even smarter AI; the ridiculous resale value of old Apple tech; and we reveal our Lust List of the gadgets we currently coveting.   This episode supported by   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @lkahney / “At” David Pierini   Intro - Introducing, iPod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfOciT044zE   All the maidens shall be mine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhbuEUoxntQ   Periscope takes to the skies with live drone streaming http://www.cultofmac.com/427494/periscope-takes-to-the-skies-with-live-drone-streaming/ 1903: Wright Brothers. 1907: Model T Now you can stream live from your drone when you take to the skies with Periscope, Twitter’s service that lets you broadcast live video, provided you have the app on iOS and a DJI drone. You’ll be able to narrate the broadcast from your iPhone, and even Sketch right on the broadcast itself to annotate your flight.   Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True'] http://www.macrumors.com/2016/05/11/apple-ending-itunes-music-downloads/ Citing sources with "close and active business relationships" with Apple, Digital Music News says Apple allegedly has an aggressive plan to "terminate" music downloads from iTunes within two years their sources say, "keeping [iTunes music downloads] running forever isn't really on the table anymore."  Apple rep Tom Neumayr contacted Recode and said the report that Apple would stop iTunes music downloads in two years is "not true." Apple's iTunes business continues to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars each year, but it is on the decline due to the rise of streaming music services   94% of App Store revenue goes to just 1% of publishers http://www.cultofmac.com/427759/94-of-app-store-revenue-goes-to-just-1-of-publishers/ 94 percent of App Store revenue generated in the U.S. went to just the top 1 percent of app publishers, according to SensorTower SensorTower found that around $1.34 billion of the estimated $1.43 billion in net revenue generated went to just 623 publishers. That means the other 61,677 publishers had to share the remaining 6 percent of the revenue, which was approximately approximately $85.8 million. If it was divided equally, they’d have made less than $1,400 each.   Siri’s sequel beats the heck out of Apple’s AI assistant http://www.cultofmac.com/427517/siris-sequel-beats-the-heck-out-of-apples-ai-assistant/   The value of old iPods could be music to your ears http://www.cultofmac.com/427460/the-value-of-old-ipods-could-be-music-to-your-ears/  

This week: Apple’s 13-year record revenue streak is broken;  our best picture yet of iPhone 7 features; rumors point to a faster, untethered Apple Watch 2; Apple has a huge increase in R&D spending, but where’s the money going?  And stick around for more stories from the Cult of Mac.  This week: a 15-year-old mows lawns, then uses the money to build one of the world’s best Apple collections.   This episode supported by   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   Submit your CultCast intro, win some CultCloth! https://www.reddit.com/r/TheCultCast/comments/4fsumv/cult_caster_intros_listener_made/   Intro - Hamilton Morris loves his iPod  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE6G2TICSJQ   8 optimistic takeaways from Apple’s slumptastic earnings call http://www.cultofmac.com/425131/apple-earnings-call-q2-2016-takeaways/ R&D spending at Apple increased by $1.1 billion dollars compared to the same six month period last year, according to a new SEC filing The tech giant is fighting itself here, being forced to compare this year’s numbers to the killer iPhone 6 sales that drove 2015’s overwhelming revenue Apple’s tablets are doing fine, really, selling 10.3 million units this quarter. But in general, tablets are stinking up the place. Apple surprised by SE demand and can’t keep up   Apple Watch made $1.5 billion more than Rolex last year http://www.cultofmac.com/425038/apple-watch-made-1-5-billion-more-than-rolex-last-year/ The Apple Watch, which celebrated its first birthday this week, is just such a product. How much of an impact did the Apple Watch make in its debut year? Enough to bring in $1.5 billion more than Rolex did in 2015. While Apple has yet to make its Watch sales public knowledge, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the debut Apple wearable likely brought in around $6 billion in its first year. That’s considerably more than Rolex’s $4.5 billion in total revenue for the equivalent time frame. Apple Watch also outsold the iPhone in both products’ respective first years by a margin of 2-to-1.   Apple Watch 2 Rumored to Include Cellular Connectivity Amid Push for iPhone Independency http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/25/apple-watch-2-cellular-connectivity/ The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is working on including cellular network connectivity and a faster processor in the so-called Apple Watch 2. LTE would undoubtedly require an additional data plan, on top of one they might already have for both the iPhone and iPad, benefits like using GPS, making phone calls, and streaming Apple Music without an iPhone nearby could outweigh the cons for some users.    iPhone 7 may make bigger splash than expected http://www.cultofmac.com/424854/iphone-7-may-make-bigger-splash-than-expected/ Apple will supposedly make its next iPhone both waterproof and dustproof Digitimes claims the device will also have a new touch-sensitive home button that sits flush with the rest of the screen Other features Apple is rumored to be adding include a new Smart Connecter, dual lens camera, bigger battery, wireless charging, no headphone jack, and a cleaner rear shell design with minimal antenna lines. Design will be pretty much the same as the 6 and 6s.  

This week: why the new iPad Pro screen is “practically perfect”; stories from the "Cult of Mac"; our most anticipated WWDC 2016 announcements; a look at Apple’s newly updated MacBooks; Apple’s secret plan to create hit TV shows; and have you ever wondered how rich you’d be if you invested in Apple’s IPO instead of buying their computers?  We break down the numbers.   This episode supported by   Freshbooks, the easy-to-use invoicing software designed to help small business owners get organized, save time invoicing and get paid faster.  And I can vouch for this from experience, it also makes tax time a cinch.  Get started with a free trial at Freshbooks.com/cultcast, and please enter “CultCast” in the “How did you hear about us?” section!   TunnelBear, the simple privacy app that makes it easy to browse privately and enjoy a more open internet. Visit GetTunnelBear.com to get your free TunnelBear today.   We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a  thanks for the great music you hear on today's show.   On the show this week @erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney   9.7-inch iPad Pro’s display is practically perfect http://www.cultofmac.com/423730/9-7-inch-ipad-pros-display-is-practically-perfect/   Siri reveals WWDC 2016 dates http://www.cultofmac.com/423694/wwdc-2016-dates-siri-knows/   Apple unleashes improved MacBooks, now in rose gold http://www.cultofmac.com/423876/apple-unleashes-improved-macbooks-now-in-rose-gold/   Apple is secretly planning to take over Hollywood  http://www.cultofmac.com/423780/apple-is-secretly-planning-to-takeover-hollywood/   What a $1,000 investment in Apple in 1996 looks like today http://www.cultofmac.com/424259/what-a-1000-investment-in-apple-in-1996-looks-like-today/   What are you most excited to see Apple unveil at WWDC 2016? https://www.reddit.com/r/TheCultCast/comments/4fiygt/what_are_you_most_excited_to_see_apple_unveil_at/   Greg Packer, professional Apple line squatter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjC5jGMPrk4

Uganda’s most closely contested election in decades pitted the victorious incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, against seven other candidates, including his former doctor, Kizza Besigye, and ex-prime minister, Amama Mbabazi. While polls leading up to the election showed that Mr Museveni had a comfortable lead over his nearest rival, there was still the open question of the winning candidate needing to secure more than 50% of the vote to avoid a run-off with the second-ranked contender. (Mr Museveni eventually won 60% of the Ugandan vote.) Following a government-ordered social media blackout, many Ugandan journalists, activists and even some presidential candidates spent last Thursday (election day) posting social media updates on ways people could access social media via VPN Services like Tunnelbear. And while it’s widely believed that Mr Museveni engineered the social media ban to ensure his victory, it has to be asked, was this a legitimate attempt to keep elections free and fair, or simply an outright violation of human rights? Joining Andile Masuku on the African Tech Round-up this week to debate that question as well as to give his candid take on other high-profile legal issues to come out of Africa’s digital tech and innovation scene of late, is lawyer turned co-founder of LexNove, Kyle Torrington. Music Credits: Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Support your favorite gymnasts and podcast by clicking on the image to see our t-shirts!   In the news, Uncle Tim, Lauren Hopkins, and Jessica chat about: The Russian press conference that featured more empty plates than gymnastics Hashtag Wars: the official hashtag has been changed from #2015wgc to #Glasgow2015 The Competition: Who's here and how they qualified Competition format six gymnasts per team, one alternate. Five gymnasts compete in on each event prelims with only four scores counting (5 up 4 count). In finals, only three gymnasts can compete and all three scores count towards the team score (3 up 3 count). Lauren plays How To Get Your Favorite Gymnast To Rio with Uncle Tim Non-nominative vs. Nominative Injury report and which teams are on the “Oh Crap We Are Going To Have to Go To The Test Event” List Gymnasts you must watch in prelims because although they might not make finals, they will make you believe in the Gym Gods: Thorsdottir, Berki, Wever, Zapata, Millousi and more. Jaw dropping skills you must watch lest you kick yourself forever: Bretschneider on high bar, Ablyzin on floor, Toni-Ann Williams Produnova off beam, Chustovitina's Produnova on vault, Ruby Harold's Zuchold, Schafer's side somi half. Medal Favorites and our predictions: Brenna Dowell will win all the things! Personal stories we are following in Glasgow Cuba is back for the first time since 2003 Bahamas, Africa, Caribbean nations representing with exciting gymnasts Team Jamaica: from zero to an super exciting, unique, dream making national team Chusovitina and the women of women's gymnastics Danell Pecht and Kerri Joyce are getting two tickets each for floor seats, t-shirts and hospitality at Elevate the Stage!   How To Get Your Favorite Gymnast To Rio [A Flowchart] by Uncle Tim Support us! Join Club Gym Nerd  http://gymcastic.com/club Glasgow Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Master Team List GymCastic T-Shirts just in time for 2015 Glasgow World Championships!   Women's styles (even v-neck!), kids and men's. They will arrive in time for Worlds. They ship anywhere in the world! Click on the designs to check out our gym nerd-tactic t-shirts! Adult Glasgow Shirts $20 Butterfly Glasgow shirt. How to watch the world championships (below).  If you are having trouble with access outside of the United States, try using a virtual private network (VPN). Our listeners recommend TunnelBear, Hola, ZenMate and GetUsVPN.    151: Danell Leyva 88: Rhonda Faehn & Mackenzie Caquatto 124: Event Finals at the 2014 World Championships 123: All Around Finals at the 2014 World Championships 122: Team Finals at the 2014 World Championships 121: Qualifications Recap from the 2014 World Championships 120: The World Championships Preview Show Episode 52: Triumph & Heartbreak Prelims Recap from Antwerp Worlds Episode 53: All Around Finals Recap from Antwerp World Championships Episode 54: Event Finals Recap from 2013 World Championships Episode 55: Worlds Wrap Up & Ferlito-Gate Episode 51: Podium Training Report From Antwerp Episode 50: 2013 Antwerp World Championship Preview Episode 9: Chellsie Memmel, Swiss Cup & FIG Presidential Proposals Episode 17: Growing Up In The Soviet Gymnastics System And Training At Round Lake Episode 22: Beth Tweddle 148: Shannon Miller 139: Steve Butcher, President of the FIG Men's Technical Committee Episode 28: Kristen Maloney Episode 31: Elise Ray Episode 33: Simone Biles & Her Coaches Episode 48: Kyla Ross 130: Mary-Anne "Mez" Monckton 77: Aly Raisman 101: Olivia Vivian 164: Marian Dragulescu 115: Kenzo Shirai Tim Daggett: A GymCastic Classic Episode    

Episode Notes This week John and Craig talk privacy tunnels to Canada, and then chat about which Chromebooks can be upgraded with new hardware. TunnelBear has launched a new extension to protect your privacy - via The Chrome Web Store Also checkout Hola Unblocker and ZenMate for similar privacy extensions - via Hola and Zenmate Lenovo ThinkCentre Chromebox Tiny Announced - via OMG! Chrome! Which Chromebooks Can Be Upgraded? - via OMG! Chrome! Join us next week for another episode of Chromebooks Today!

        In the news, Uncle Tim, and Jessica chat about: Sepcial guest, Scott Bregman, Communications Director at USA Gymnastics stops by to lets us know how to watch Tumbling and Trampoline World Championships starting this week in Florida. Jessica hit Scott with the hard hitting question about China - the squat toilets, the lavishness of the event and being an exotic foreigner. Our favorite saves from Worlds. Lots of emails and voicemails from the listeners! Who is the Nanning Bee on Twitter? Articles about artistry that drive us nuts, especially when they rely on nostalgia to make their arguments. Kenzo does a triple double at the Swiss Cup. Hip thrusting and Lilia Podkopayeva at the Gala de Estrellas de Gimnasia in Mexico. Jessica's favorite new Romanian junior Alexandra Mihai and her 2.5 backspin. Khorkina lets it be known that she was pissed off after the 2008 Olympics; we discuss the recent interview (there's a lot of discussion about public crying). To watch TTWorlds.com outside of the United States just use a VPN! We like TunnelBear, Hola, ZenMate and GetUsVPN. Olivia Searle, Maria Layton, Danica Taylor and Kalley Skitch. Contact us via email (gymcastic @ gmail.com) ASAP with a numbered list of your prize choices. Prizes (small shirt, chalk, water bottle or towel) are first come first serve. 125: Growing Up In China - Jiani Wu Interview 124: Event Finals at the 2014 World Championships 123: All Around Finals at the 2014 World Championships 122: Team Finals at the 2014 World Championships 121: Qualifications Recap from the 2014 World Championships 120: The World Championships Preview Show    

Our recap of the Tumble Finale This week Scott Bregman, Director of Content and Communications for USA Gymnastics joins us to talk about live coverage direct from the 2014 World Gymnastics Championships in Nanning, China. Then in the official unofficial podcast of BBC One's Tumble recap, Emma and Jessica chat about: Which celebrities and gymnasts we'd like to see on the next season of Tumble. The alleged sex tape of Louis Smith that doesn’t exist. Nadia performing for the first time in 20 years! Host Alex cutting off a judge AGAIN! Our favorite moments from the show. The Bobby and Kristin romance that we haven't recovered from. Here is the full schedule of the the live (if all goes well) broadcast from Nanning.   Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) like TunnelBear to watch podium training and the qualification rounds being broadcast by USA Gymnastics at USAGymWorlds.com  Find an adult gymnastics program in the US on Jessica’s website masters-gymnastics.com. Or discover the gymnastics program that’s right for you with a video introduction to all of the different disciplines of the sport. Find out more about BBC One’s Tumble on the official website. Watch routines on the BBC One YouTube Channel. 114: Fallout From Gymnastike’s Handling of Maroney Hack & Tumble Episodes 3 and 4 with special guest Jenni Pinches! Episode 20: Jenni Pinches The Official Unofficial Podcast of Tumble on BBC One, Episode 2 109: The Tumble Podcast 102: Classic Episode with Louis Smith 107: Acro World Champions Kristin Allen & Michael Rodrigues 82: Cottbus, English Championships & Danusia Francis finally gets a 10 on beam! Episode 22: Beth Tweddle 99: Princess Catherine Lyons and Coach Rochelle Douglas          Watch this week's playlist on YouTube here.          

TecnoCasters 201 FaceBook Compra Whatsapp, Venezuela y Que es Deep Web El 96% del internet no es accesible a los buscadores Con: Juan D. Guevara Torres, Pedro Riverol, Angel Monjaras y Abrahan Bauza Producción y Edición: Abrahan Bauza   Facebook compra Whatsapp por 19 Billones de Dolares Microsoft Lanza Office Online - La version gratis en Linea de Office TunnelBear una nueva aplicación VPN para teléfonos inteligentes que promete privacia en el internet  el 96% del internet no es accesible a los buscadores. Se llama Deep Web. Que es? Su genero en Facebook tiene 50 opciones Aplicaciones de la semana Los comentarios de ustedes nuestra audiencia.