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Upgrade looks at how technology shapes our lives, from the devices in our hands and pockets to the streaming services that keep us entertained. Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.

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May 30, 2016 · 1 hr 26 min
91: iMac Special
In this special holiday episode, Stephen Hackett joins Myke and Jason to discuss the product that changed Apple's fortunes: the original iMac.
May 23, 2016 · 1 hr 30 min
90: Nobody Should be a Siri Power User
This week Jason and Myke discuss the future of Siri on the Mac and elsewhere, and ponder Apple's new Apple Store design. Plus we've got some talk about Google I/O and final (for now) thoughts about the business of podcasting.
May 16, 2016 · 1 hr 22 min
89: Can We Use a Tracking Pixel?
By popular demand, Jason and Myke talk a bit more about the business of podcasting, as they’re joined by podcaster and podcast ad sales executive Lex Friedman.
May 9, 2016 · 1 hr 21 min
88: Happy Apple Watch Users
A year later, Jason and Myke are still using their Apple Watches. Amid high-profile users abandoning Apple’s new wearable, why do we still enjoy it? Also, we rage about a NYT story about high-profile podcasters trying to change the way the industry works.
May 2, 2016 · 1 hr 36 min
87: Unchartable Tidbits
Jason and Myke are joined by follow-up guest Scott McNulty to review the Kindle Oasis (including its Kindle hump), then switch gears to break down the complexities of Apple’s quarterly results.
Apr 25, 2016 · 1 hr 19 min
86: The Cloud With the Question Mark
Myke’s back just in time to discuss the minor changes to the new MacBook and attempt to figure out why the Apple Car might exist.
Apr 18, 2016 · 1 hr 22 min
85: Talk to this Cylinder
With Myke away, Scott McNulty and Dan Moren join Jason to talk about two different Amazon hardware products, Kindle and Echo.
Apr 11, 2016 · 1 hr 23 min
84: Peek it, But Don't Pop it!
Jason and Myke discuss the 9.7-inch iPad Pro's True Tone display and the trouble with 3D Touch.
Apr 4, 2016 · 1 hr 20 min
83: I Love Infuriating You
Jason tried out the shrunken-down Smart Keyboard for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and you'll never believe what happened next! Myke returns from vacation to break down Jason's reviews of Apple’s latest products and provide an Apple Watch band review of his own.
Mar 28, 2016 · 1 hr 25 min
82: Baby Pro
Extra special guest star Serenity Caldwell joins Jason to talk about the new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, the drowning of a MacBook Air, and much more.
Mar 21, 2016 · 1 hr 45 min
81: Live From Interstate 280
Myke catches up with Jason fresh from Apple’s March 21 event in Cupertino and keeps him company on his long drive home up Interstate 280. From the new smaller iPad Pro to the interesting iPhone SE, we break down everything Apple announced.
Mar 14, 2016 · 1 hr 32 min
80: I Can Hear Your Future Screams
Myke is back to defend the iPad as a TV, before he and Jason discuss the expectations of Apple's March 21st event, and why @AppleSupport exists. They go on to talk about Oculus, and address some more thoughts about Firewatch.
Mar 7, 2016 · 1 hr 45 min
79: Turkey Dinner Pizza
Guest John Siracusa joins Jason to talk about HDTV, the future of the Mac, and pizza.
Feb 29, 2016 · 1 hr 14 min
78: Rename Everything
Rumors of a new size of iPad Pro lead Myke and Jason to discuss how Apple chooses to name its products, and whether iPads would benefit from being named more like MacBooks. They also tackle rumors of Siri coming to the Mac and some #askupgrade questions.
Feb 22, 2016 · 1 hr 29 min
77: I Don't Know Why You'd Call Them Friends
Jason and Myke lightly cover Apple’s beef with the FBI, Myke gets excited by new phones at Mobile World Congress, Jason grapples with making his home smarter. And of course there’s follow-up about pizza and “Back to the Future”—that’s how it works.
Feb 15, 2016 · 1 hr 10 min
76: You're Part of My System
Myke probes Jason about his personal organization system, or lack of one. Then we speculate on Apple’s future as a TV producer, following the news that it’s creating a series starring Dr. Dre. Finally, we discuss favorite (and least favorite) words.
Feb 8, 2016 · 1 hr 30 min
75: You Are Terrible to Sick People
This week, with Myke on sick leave, Jason is joined by Stephen Hackett to talk about Apple's first-party apps, the future of the Mac and VR pizza.
Feb 1, 2016 · 1 hr 18 min
74: Tablet Incorporated
This week we use Apple’s quarterly results as a jumping-off point to discuss Apple’s product philosophy, the overall strength of the iPhone, and Apple’s missed opportunities with the iPad.
Jan 25, 2016 · 1 hr 10 min
73: Put on your Rumor Pants
It’s the official start of Rumo(u)r season, as Jason and Myke discuss the first suggestions of what Apple might release this spring and in the fall. How full does an Apple Event need to be in order for it to be worth calling?
Jan 18, 2016 · 1 hr 9 min
72: I Spent Four Months Not Buying It
Jason and Myke discuss what iOS 9.3 might mean for the future of Apple’s OS update strategy, Jason buys a clicky keyboard, new Mac audio tools arrive, and we close the books on Muffingate.