TechFan #171 – CGI

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David announce the winners of the Feral Interactive LEGO Marvel Super Heroes giveaway! If you have ever thought of Podcasting, this is the episode to listen to as Tim discusses what the Stoplight Network is, the different types of shows there, and how he want’s to see YOU podcasting. FotoMagico 4 by Boinx Software, Amazon’s $126 million dollar loss, OS X Yosemite, and CGI in movies round out the topics on this episode of TechFan!

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FotoMagico 4 by Boinx Software
Stoplight Network
Feral Interactive

TechFan #170 – Beating a Dead Horse

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Tim

Microsoft goes low-end PC, while also laying off 18,000 people. IBM and Apple announces a partnership, Manuel Noriega sues Activision, and we have two top ten list of most evil companies.

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TechFan #169 – Speaking Facetiously

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Tim

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What does the TSA, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, the Mac community, and game consoles have in common? (Besides the obvious) They are all topics on this week’s edition of the TechFan Podcast with Tim Robertson and David Cohen!

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Please Remove Your Shoes (Netflix Link)

TechFan #168 – Chromebook and IO

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Tim

Tim and David discuss distracted driving, sugar-less soda, Google IO, the Verizon and Google kerfuffle, and Chromebook Pixels.

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TechFan #167 – Retron5 and Fire Phone

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss the new Amazon Fire Phone, Retron5, a new iMac, and much more.

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Retron5
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TechFan #166 – Solar Powered Roads

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Tim

Tim and David discuss Solar Powered Roars, more on Amazon playing hardball with suppliers, Tesla and their patients, E3, and email from Guy Serle of MyMac Podcast fame, and the Atari 2600.

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Solar Roadways

TechFan #165 – WWDC 2014 and More

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss what WWDC means for Apple, rather than going over each new feature introduced this week. We also delve into how the announcements and new OS’s could have a profound impact on the home console market. All that, plus an email from John Nemo sparks a discussion on in-app purchasing and how Android and Window users are getting shafted by an OPEN system.

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TechFan #164 – Amazon and Hachette

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tim

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Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss the battle between Amazon and Hachette, as well as the business of book publishers and digital downloads in general. With WWDC coming right up, the guys also discuss what to expect Apple will announce this coming Monday.

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TechFan #163 – XBOX Surface Pro One

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss the Microsoft decision to dump the Kinetic in the XBOX One, the new Surface Pro laptop – tablet, the HP 7-Plus, Samsung and Apple, and Lego Marvel Super Heroes.

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TechFan #162 – No Power

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Tim

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Should a company sue over an honest, though negative, review? David and Tim discuss Apple buying Beats. A long email from Neil Worton to discuss more on GTA V Online gaming, and then the power goes out on Tim to wrap up the show. And yes, Tim say’s the wrong show number for this episode.

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TechFan #161 – Greatest Video Games

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Tim

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Due to a last minute meeting, Tim records a solo show. What is the greatest video game ever? Lego Marvel Super Heroes on the Mac. Apple looking to buy Beats Music. Nintendo’s future looking more bleak. And John Nemo and Tim share some painful memories.

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Nintendo Probably Can’t Save the Wii U (Time)
OWC Radio
Apple and Beats

TechFan #160 – Diablo III and ComiXology

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss Diablo III and David’s off-line experience, and the news of ComiXology getting purchased by Amazon, and the changes to the comic book seller.

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Gerry Conway ComiXology Article
The Flip Side of that article from TechHive

TechFan #159 – The E.T. Legend

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Tim

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Tim Robertson and David Cohen discuss the Atari legend in which Atari buried tons of E.T. games, and what happened this week that confirmed the urban myth. Also, the iPhone 5 gets some love from Apple, and why is there not a Technology channel on television today?

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TechFan #158 – In-App Podcast

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David spend a lot of time on iOS gaming, in-app purchasing, and more. Amazon is also rumored to be on the cusp of releasing an “Amazon Phone”, and the guys try to decide if that’s a good idea or not. Finally, Tim is sick of the allergies, so if you have a remedy, please let him know!

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Article David discusses from Edge
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Touch Arcade Review

TechFan #157 – The Techfan Soldier

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Tim

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David and Tim discuss OWC Radio launching next week, leadership in tech companies, the lack of history in the computer industry, the Samsung S5, Apple history, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, feedback from listener Michael Breed, and more on Office on the iPad.

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TechFan Podcast #156 – Foursome

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Tim

Tim and David welcome two special guests this week, Guy Serle and Chad Perry, to discuss the 500th episode of the MyMac Podcast, the new Amazon Fire TV, developing apps for iOS and Android, and much more!

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TechFan #155 – Banned!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Tim

After a week off, David and Tim discuss the iPad release of Microsoft Office, and what it says about the future of Microsoft. Plus, FaceBook buys Oculus Rift, some guys kicks banned for life from Google, and more.

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Banned for Life (Medium.com)

TechFan #154 – Online Ads

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss the state of advertising online and in apps. David has a new Nokia phone! Tesla is banned from selling customers cars in New Jersey. Google gets aggressive with Goole Drive. David LOVES Awkward Family Photos! iOS 7.1 is out, and the battery drain issue is discussed. All that, and much more!

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TechFan Podcast #153 – Aunt Dar

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Tim

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A very short show this week, as Tim talks about the passing of his Aunt Dar, and how she had a profound effect on this show.

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TechFan Podcast #152- Have a Seat

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Tim

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Tim and David discuss some funny things to happen in the last week, as well as the importance of a good office chair, keyboard, and monitor. David watches the first episode of House of Cards finally! And Tim has a Kool-Aid incident.