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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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  • Nov 24, 2014 · 1 hr 37 min

    11: Drifting Shower Schedule

    This week Jason and Myke are joined by Greg Knauss. They talk about whether web comments are a good thing and what it's really like to work for yourself. Greg and Jason also quiz Myke on Thanksgiving.

  • Nov 17, 2014 · 1 hr 11 min

    10: Podcasting, It’s Great!

    This week Jason and Myke address more important Taylor Swift follow-up, discuss why podcasting is back (again), and take on App Store pricing in the wake of Monument Valley and Space Age.

  • Nov 10, 2014 · 1 hr 26 min

    9: A Brain and a Drill

    This time Jason and Myke discuss their current working environments and how they feel about the suggestion that we're in a new 'podcasting revolution'.

  • Nov 4, 2014 · 1 hr 18 min

    8: With Special Offers

    Special guest Scott McNulty joins Jason and Myke to talk about the new Kindle Voyage and why we use Kindles. Plus follow-up about TestFlight, annoying things people do in the Apple Store, and the introduction of our new cheese vertical.

  • Oct 27, 2014 · 1 hr 22 min

    7: Hot Dog Allergy

    This week Jason and Myke tackle a host of Apple Pay follow up, before addressing Gamergate and the Retina iMac.

  • Oct 20, 2014 · 1 hr 16 min

    6: The Enemy Discount

    This week Jason tells Myke about his experiences at an Apple event as an independent writer, before going on to discuss the new products announced and day-one impressions of Apple Pay.

  • Oct 14, 2014 · 1 hr 30 min

    5: Macworld Cosplay

    This week Jason and Myke talk about Çingleton and the rise and fall of Mac conferences, the Mac App Store and the pains of App Review, the upcoming Apple event and a new name for summoning your digital assistant.

  • Oct 6, 2014 · 1 hr 15 min

    4: I Regret My Endorsement of You

    This week Jason and Myke start off the show with a discussion about terrible social networks, before attacking follow-up on Dropbox replacements, data security and streaming services. Other topics this week include Apple Pay and the Pebble.

  • Sep 29, 2014 · 1 hr 8 min

    3: I Think You'll Find It's Bazqux

    This week Jason and Myke discuss the perils of online streaming services and the uniquely modern problem of having 1TB of Dropbox storage.

  • Sep 22, 2014 · 1 hr 22 min

    2: You Start From Zero

    This week Jason gets to address a bunch of iPhone follow-up (which he is *super* excited about) and Myke quizzes him about his first week of writing at Six Colors.

  • Sep 16, 2014 · 1 hr 36 min

    1: Fly Casual

    Jason and Myke dive into what everyone wants to hear about--the new iPhones! Jason has been using the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus for the last week, and he's got a full report.