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We are joined by fearless author and publisher Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, who discusses the Mac's 30th anniversary, a court decision to overturn the FCC's net neutrality order, and the ongoing conflict between Apple and the government over that eBook price fixing case. You'll also hear from tech journalist Rob Pegoraro, a columnist for USA Today and Yahoo!, who also discusses the Mac's 30th anniversary, the prospects for the new TV standard, Ultra HD, Microsoft's earnings report, which featured higher sales for the Xbox One and the Surface tablets, and the ongoing net neutrality issues.

We feature Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who talks about the tricky subject of net neutrality and the recent decision to overturn an FCC action enforcing that measure. Jeff will also discuss the purchase of Nest Labs, founded by iPod creator Tony Fadell, by Google, and some of the curious contraptions on display at the CES. You'll also hear from cutting-edge commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, who will also cover the purchase of Nest Labs by Google, those two contradictory surveys of U.S. Mac sales in the last quarter from Gartner and IDC, and the ongoing and so-far unsuccessful search for a new CEO at Microsoft.

On this week's all-star episode: We feature Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, who provides some color direct from the publication's on-scene presence at the Consumer Electronics Show. He'll talk about some of the wacky products being introduced, such as an attachment that allows a paper airplane to become a tiny remote controlled aircraft. He also comment on the value of the new high resolution TV standard dubbed Ultra HD. Back this week is author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who talks about products, introduced at the CES, which he would never consider buying. He also discusses the forthcoming 30th anniversary of the Apple Macintosh, and about some of the company's notable screw-ups over the years, including online services, such as iCloud and its predecessors.

On this week's all-star episode: We feature outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, Managing Editor for iMore, who speaks on the state of the tech industry in 2013 and 2014, with an emphasis on Apple. Inc. He'll discuss the prospects for 4K or Ultra HD, and whether Apple will consider building a TV set or a smartwatch for release later this year. You'll also hear from author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," who will describe his experiences dealing with satellite-based Internet at his new home in the UK. He'll also give you the down and dirty details about his experiences comparing iOS and Android as the owner of a Moto G smartphone. He'll also talk about the value of the Mac Pro, and whether you really have to pay that alleged "Apple Tax" to buy one.

On this week's all-star episode: We feature tech columnist and commentator Dann Berg, who will give us an overview of developments in the tech field in 2013 and do some speculation on what might happen in 2014. He cover such topics as the possibility that American wireless carriers Sprint and T-Mobile might merge, the prospects for the new TV format, Ultra HD, also known as 4K, whether Apple might introduce a connected TV set, and the possibilities for a wearable device such as an iWatch. You'll also hear from cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, of Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, who explores the fact that the brand new 2013 Mac Pro is a lot cheaper than even do-it-yourself Windows PC workstations. He'll also focus on the possibilities for Ultra HD, and the fact that, this year, the iOS had five times as many users doing online Christmas shopping as Android in the U.S., according to an IBM survey.

Our featured guests include Jeff Gamet, Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, who will cover the rollout of the 2013 Mac Pro workstation, whether it's easy to make your Mac's Web cam turn on without displaying a green light, the prospects for Ultra HD or 4K TV, and whether Apple will really introduce an iWatch. You'll also hear from Avram Piltch, Online Editorial Director of Laptop magazine, who also covers the push towards Ultra HD TV, along with the magazine's survey of the "Top 10 Tech Fails 2013," and the mobile gear that delivers the best battery life. He also talk briefly about accessory keyboards for the iPad Air.

On this week's all-star episode: Our featured guests include noted editor and commentator Jim Dalrymple, Editor in Chief of The Loop, who will focus on some of those silly media stories about Apple, such as chronic misunderstandings of the reason for Microsoft's $150 million 1997 investment, and one analyst's statement that Apple and Microsoft might merge. He also covers the future possibilities for the Apple TV and the rumored iWatch. You'll also hear from John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer and a columnist for The Street, who will discuss that silly Apple/Microsoft merger theory, why the iPad Air is a "whole new experience," the possibilities for a 13-inch iPad and new tablet markets, and why Tim Cook doesn't have to entertain you. He'll also deliver a few of his fearless predictions for Apple in 2014.

Our featured guests include prolific tech author Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus, who will give you his opinions about the highly successful OS X Mavericks upgrade. You'll also hear tips and tricks on getting the most from Mavericks and also iOS 7. You'll discover a technology that might save traditional AM and FM radio in the U.S., known as HD Radio. We've brought HD Radio's Rick Greenhut to explain the shortcomings of existing radio broadcasting techniques, and how HD Radio embeds a digital signal to deliver crystal clear sound. We'll also feature one of our favorite guests with an attitude, Rik Myslewski, Managing Editor for The Register, a UK-based "snarky" tech publication, who will cover such issues as the recent decision of the U.S. House to approve a law that will put serious controls on so-called patent trolls. He'll also talk about Apple's chip advantage with the 64-bit A7, and the prospects for a larger iPad, with a 12.9-inch display, which some are calling the iPad Pro. Will it be Apple's answer to the so-c

Our featured guests include author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," talks about his search for fast broadband Internet to service his new home, a converted barn in rural England, why he's irked by live blogging of TV shows, and the ins and outs of his decision as an iPhone user to acquire a low-cost Android smartphone from Motorola. You'll also hear from Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, on such topics as the potential qualifications of two potential final candidates to replace Steve Ballmer as Microsoft CEO, and the different business plans of such companies as Google, Microsoft and Apple. So, for example, Google turns you into the product by recording your online behavior and delivering up appropriate target ads, whereas Apple's products are the hardware, software and services they sell. He also discusses whether Apple still needs to consider offering a cheaper iPhone.

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, explains how Google sidestepped security settings on Apple's Safari to track you, and the secrets of how companies who build "smart" TVs, such as LG, may be recording how you use you set, including the stations you watch. We also hear from tech commentator Dann Berg, who covers the Apple/Samsung legal skirmish, using so-called "thin client" mobile gear and personal computers, which access all your stuff from the cloud, and how Microsoft's new Xbox One may be beating Apple in conquering the living room.

The first segment features author and publisher Adam Engst, of TidBITS and Take Control Books, who discusses some of the known problems with the first release of OS X Mavericks, lingering issues with OS X Mail, and possible email app alternatives. He also talks about the tenth anniversary of the eBook publishing company. We also hear from outspoken commentator Peter Cohen, Managing Editor for iMore, who discusses the ongoing problems with OS X Mavericks, the growing move towards apps in the cloud, such as the new iWork suite, Microsoft Live 365, and the Adobe Creative Cloud, and he also offers his views about the sometimes controversial iOS 7 upgrade.

We feature Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who discusses who might become the next CEO of Microsoft, Apple's recent disclosure of requests from governments for customer information, Tim Cook's Wall Street Journal column supporting a law barring discrimination of gays in the workplace, the possible implications of Apple's new sapphire construction plant in Arizona, and bitcoin. Bitcoin is a digital currency that might, in part, replace traditional money systems. Tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today and other publications, also weighs in on the Microsoft CEO succession issue. He'll discuss the recent Mail for Mavericks upgrade, which fixed problems with Gmail and other issues, and evaluate other free email systems, such as Outlook.com and Yahoo! Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," also talks about the Mail for Mavericks issues, the controversial iWork upgrade, where critical features were removed, and his early reactions to his new iPa

Outspoken commentator John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, covers Apple's growing investments in R&D, why Microsoft's strategy for the Surface tablet will flop this holiday season, the real reason Apple is giving away the OS and consumer apps, why Apple is ill-serving customers who have lots of data to back up, and the company's vision for the forthcoming Mac Pro overhaul. From Josh Centers, Managing Editor for TidBITS, you'll get his fearless comments about Apple's latest financial statement, the Night Owl's decision to move from Gmail to Microsoft's Outlook.com, and the positives and possible negatives discovered in OS X Mavericks and iOS 7.

Author Ben Klaiber reveals the powerful business lessons behind Apple's resurgence in the new book, "Anatomy of an Apple — The Lessons Steve Taught Us," and offers his insights on Apple's latest strategic moves. He has posted some informative and entertaining book excerpts at anatomyofanapple.com. Author and commentator Kirk McElhearn, Macworld's "iTunes Guy," tells you why he's happy that OS X Mavericks, iLife and iWork are now free, and gives you his initial reactions to Apple's new OS. You'll also hear from cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, who attended Apple's media rollout of the new iPads and refreshed MacBook pros with Retina display. He'll offer his reaction to Apple's decision to distribute key software free of charge, the impact on Microsoft, and the ongoing problems with Google's Android platform.

To observe National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we talk to Jason Glassberg, co-founder of Casaba, a noted cybersecurity consultant who speaks about a number of serious hacking threats that might impact more and more consumers. Prolific author Joe Kissell talks about his latest eBook, "Take Control of Upgrading to Mavericks," and you discover the best ways to upgrade to Apple's newest version of OS X. We also present a provocative discussion with Avram Piltch, the Online Editorial Director for Laptop magazine, who explains what's good and not-so-good about Windows 8.1 and the problems facing the Windows Phone and Android platforms. Is Google submitting Android to a dose of benign neglect? And what will Apple introduce at their October 22nd media event?

We discuss what Apple might introduce when the next generation of iPads is unleashed later this month. Will the 9.7-inch model be slimmer and lighter? What about adding a Retina display to the iPad mini? You'll also learn more about iOS 7, the future of Apple TV, Microsoft's prospects with the Nokia handset acquisition and Windows Phone, the tragic fate of BlackBerry, and a whole lot more. Our guest list this week represent The Loop: Jim Dalrymple, the Founder and Editor in Chief, and Peter Cohen, the Executive Editor. Peter also represents iMore.

John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, has a laundry list of things to talk about. On the agenda is why iOS 7's Frequent Locations feature is a turn-off, the need for an iPad with a larger display, perhaps 12 or 13 inches, why he prefers to rent movies from iTunes and nowhere else, and the foolishness of Microsoft's decision to be late to the party with tablets. You'll also hear from Macworld's "iTunes Guy," Kirk McElhearn, who will mainly cover the ongoing problems with iOS 7's Settings app. He'll take it apart and explain what works, and what's simply confusing. He'll also talk about the reports of possible motion sickness because of the parallax and zooming effects in Apple's newest mobile OS.

Kyle Wiens, from iFixit, will tell you all about his company's tear-down of the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s, and you'll learn what it's made of, and how difficult it is for you to service it yourself. You'll also get a comparison with other smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One. Once again, we'll present cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, again reveals some of the "bozo" comments from the tech media about why they regard record sales for the new iPhones as bad news. Yes, I'm serious; that's what they've been saying. You'll also hear from Bryan Chaffin, co-founder and co-publisher of The Mac Observer, who will talk about the new iPhones, and the incredibly popular iOS 7 upgrade.

The irrepressible Rik Myslewski, Managing Editor for The Register, a UK-based "snarky" tech publication, and a long-time observer of Apple Inc., discusses the advances in the iPhone 5s, including 64-bit support, plus state-of-the-art developments in the chip industry. You'll also hear from Dann Berg, Reviews Editor for The Verge, who will consider the recent efforts by Google and Microsoft to deliver a vertical solution to building new gear that is similar to Apple's. So we have Google's purchase of Motorola Mobility in 2011, and the recent announcement that Microsoft was acquiring the mobile handset division of Nokia. He'll also give you his early reactions to iOS 7, the major upgrade to Apple's mobile OS.

Cutting-edge commentator Daniel Eran Dilger, from Roughly Drafted Magazine and AppleInsider, dissects the media and financial community's disconnect with Apple's real achievements in announcing the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. You'll discover the ins and outs of fonts and font management with Leith Speights, U.S. Sales Director for Insider Software. Tech columnist Rob Pegoraro, who writes for USA Today and other publications, also looks at Apple's iPhone announcements and their impact. He'll argue in favor of putting NFC on the iPhone, and will also discuss the prospects for Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch, and how the Apple TV set top box might evolve.