The Constant Geekery Podcast

Season 3 opens with a discussion on the state of the video game collector market... what's the reason for these crazy prices? Is there a scam happening? We also present highlights from CES where Intel, AMD, nVidia and Qualcomm all announced new chips aimed squarely at Apple's M1! Check out Karl Jobst's brilliant content on the video game scam: https://youtu.be/rvLFEh7V18A https://yo...

In our live season finale we spoke about Apple Silicon in 2022, and what we're expecting to see in new Mac and iPad releases. We also chatted about M2, our experiences with M1, took some comments and ribbed Erin a bit. See you in 2022!

In this podcast episode we take a look at Apple’s announced self service repair scheme, where customers can obtain Apple parts and tools in order to repair their own iPhones, and eventually Macs. Is this a step in the right direction? Is it just a PR exercise? Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn...

Which Apple Silicon Mac should you buy. How much RAM should you spec with your M1, M1 Pro or M1 Max computer? In this podcast episode we attempt to answer that with a helpful buyers guide. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ==============================================...

In this podcast episode we are asking the inevitable question about the future of x86. Given the outstanding performance of M1, M1 PRO and M1 MAX, is x86 doomed to extinction, or is there some life in the beast yet? Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ===================...

In this week's podcast, we get Pete's live first impressions of the new MacBook Pro, and we compare his 6-core Intel i7 model to the new M1 Pro model. Merch: https://shop.constantgeekery.com Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/constantgeekery AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store...

In this week's podcast we are talking about the different M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and which make the most sense to buy. Should you go for the MacBook Pro 14" or 16"? Is the entry-level M1 Pro good value?

Intel do seem to like bashing Apple rather than talking about the benefits of their own product. In this episode, we discuss Intel’s “Breaking the Spell” video. Do they have any valid points? Are those really Apple fans in the video?

In this podcast episode we preview the Apple Mac event, which is widely expected to be the 12th October 2021 (at time of publishing). We're expecting new MacBook Pro 14" and MacBook Pro 16" models: what new features are we hoping for, and what are we expecting Apple to deliver. How much will these new models cost? The Mac Event discussion begins at 19m 37s.

We're back from our break and talking about the new iPhone 13 Pro Max - specifically its cinematography features. There's a look a the new iPad Mini, complete with jelly scrolling, and we eat some humble pie when it comes to Apple Watch bands failing.

Do you remember when we used to get nice unexpected surprises at Apple Events...? Pete does, because he is old. In this episode we consider that question, look at some interesting tech news, and of course there's the Rumour Mill.

In this episode we round up the week's tech news and rumours, including satellite messaging on the iPhone 13 and the new Apple Watch 7. Our main topics are: Intel's new Arc GPUs - will it bring competition for AMD and nVidia? and; we look at claims SSD manufacturers are switching cheaper components onto their drives once they've had favourable performance reviews.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been looking into nVidia's proposed $40 billion acquisition of chip designer ARM. We discuss this and other tech news (including the Tesla Robot and some Apple rumours) in this week's podcast.

Apple's announcement that it will scan images on iPhones for matches with known child abuse images has been pretty polarising. Many view this is a fantastic step, and many think that it sets precedents for privacy issues. In this episode we discuss the issue from various angles and perspectives. We also discuss vapourware and Pete tells some awful jokes...

In this episode we take a look at the forthcoming Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro featuring the new Google Tensor SoC - could it offer performance to beat Apple Silicon?

In this podcast we talk about the MacBook Pro 16", the new Steam Deck, and we consider some of the rumours about future Apple product releases.

In this episode we discuss what needs to happen in the PC hardware and software arena before PCs can compete on equal footing with Apple's M1 Macs (for power consumption, thermals, and all-round good performance). Will Qualcomm and Microsoft be able to work together to bring some competition to Apple Silicon?

In this episode we talk about the things we love about the iPad, share a bit of news and some pretty awful jokes. Cheap Apple stuff can be found here: AMAZON LINKS - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases ============================================================== Apple Store on Amazon:      https://amzn.to/3sj94B2​              ( UK: https://amzn.to/3di35s1​ )

In this episode we speak about the M1 iPad Pro and its lacklustre Thunderbolt performance, and consider the new Windows 11 release.

In this podcast we take a brief look at Razer's hardware announcements from E3 2021, including a beast of a new Razer Blade 14" and their smart new GaN Charger. We also take the time to look at where we are in the Apple Silicon transition... since Apple didn't think it was important enough to warrant a mention at WWDC21!

Our thoughts on Apple's WWDC21 Keynote... This is the audio from our livestream which went out straight after the WWDC21 Keynote on 7 June. If you want to watch the video, you can find it on our main YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/constantgeekery

Apple likes to tax upgrades, but it also likes to penalise buyers of entry models... or so it would seem in the case of the new M1 24" iMac. Spending an extra $200 or £200 gets you quite a lot more. Here we share our thoughts in this short episode.

The M1 iPad Pro is out; YouTube is replete with rapidly posted reviews; is the 2021 iPad Pro a winner or a loser? In this week's podcast we discuss the positives and the negatives of Apple's new flagship tablet.

It seems like large software companies are queueing up to throw accusations of unfair business practices at Apple and its App Store. So, is the App Store unfair? Does it give Apple a competitive advantage or even a monopoly?

In this episode, we show how taking risks can pay off when it comes to getting tech for cheap! We talk a little more about the iPad as a laptop replacement, offer some thoughts on the Epic vs Apple lawsuit, and perhaps most importantly, get an update on Pete's dog-chewed Apple pencil. We also rant a little about UPS and poor courier service and FINALLY announce the winner of our Chromebook co...