Friday, January 10, 2014

The EdTech Review #54


Show #54 To Cramped to iPhoto

In the post-Christmas stupor return two giants of the podlands.  Mr. Hayes fresh from his required R&R launches into a discussion on the new Mophie Case and how the paradigm for phone hardware has once again shifted for the better.  Mr. Phillips back to his old self tells of phone capacities and how a little is just not enough for today's talker.  They then ease into talk over hard drives and the never ending issue of space.


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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Episode 53: The OS is Always Greener


Episode #53: The OS is Always Greener

If you sense a balance in the world, like working out a popcorn kernel you didn't even know was lodged in a molar, it's because Mr. Phillips has stumbled into a new phone.  Once again the prodigal tech guy returns to the sweet embrace of Apple Care for his handheld device needs. The gents of the iTunes store discuss the new iOS, thumbprint security, the ugliness of Android, and being able to share video files through Google.

and the proper ordering technique at Chipotle, of course.


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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Episode 52: The Genesis of a New iPod


Show #52 The Genesis of a new iPod

In this show, Ty confirms the underwhelming experience with the iPad Air.  They briefly talk of current Apple sales figures.  Jeff outlines his plan to reinvigorate the iPod line in one brilliant stroke.  They wind up walking through Google's Auto awesome videos features.


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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Show #51 Rental Store Eulogy


In this crisp, tight, episode, the gents relive the glories of temporary media acquisition in the late 20th century.  Come take a trip to the past with them.  They grieve the loss of what was a way of life.  This trip down memory lane continues with another look at the classic iPod.   Mr. Phillips also shares his nonplussed feelings toward the newer, faster, smaller, thinner, lighter, iPad Air.  Follow Mr. Phillips on Twitter.  Follow Mr. Hayes on the 15 (not too closely though, 'cause he's a twitchy braker). 


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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Episode#50 Astroturf: The End of the Podcast


Episode#50 Astroturf: The End of the Podcast 

No, it’s not the end of theedtechreview.  It’s just that Garage Band no longer supports podcasts, so it’s pretty much over man.

They discuss the new Garage Band anti-feature.  Afterward they examine Google plus and auto awesome video using theater of the mind to show their listeners just what tea looks like pouring into a cup.  Jeff tries to get Ty to get a T-mobile iPad Air plan.  Will he bite?  Why are you still reading this? Tune in and find out.


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Friday, November 1, 2013

Episode #49 Unapologetically Big


As Google makes new announcements one week after Apple's iPad Air debut, and Ty get's his hands for the first time on a Champagne iPhone 5s, it's the perfect moment to make slow motion videos of a big guy eating Vietnamese food.  

Don't let the pressure of the technarati get a stranglehold of what's really important in education (the joy of a good sammich).


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Friday, October 25, 2013

Episode 48: Big Bezel Enthusiasts in an Uproar


Episode 48 Big Bezel Enthusiasts in an Uproar

The topic is the big announcement

Smooth upgrading for not one-red-cent

iOS look purity

AND better security

make Mavericks loading time well-spent

and iPads


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