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Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.

  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    599: Use It On Your Pants

    Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement, what we actually use AI for, how we learn new skills, and the old gadgets we'll never give up.

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    Guest Starring:

    Karissa Bell and Jason Snell

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    2 April 2025, 8:30 pm
  • 26 minutes 19 seconds
    598: Everybody’s Got Time for That

    A household appliance we’d improve with modern tech, a ridiculous tech solution to a silly problem we’ve had, the iOS or app interface we most want redesigned in iOS 19, and a pie-in-the-sky Apple Intelligence feature that would truly excite us.

    Guest Starring:

    Stephen Robles and Kathy Campbell

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    26 March 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    597: I Talk a Big Game, I Don't Spend a Big Money

    What we carry in our wallets, do we want dumb phones, how we feel about the new Pebble smartwaches, and whether we'd be interested in a cellular MacBook.

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today.

    Guest Starring:

    Simone De Rochefort and Casey Liss

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    19 March 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    596: Are There Any Good Companies?

    How we maintain battery health, thoughts on Discord’s IPO and if any tech company improved post-IPO, the must-have and leave-behind tech for trips, and how to protect non-tech-savvy older adults from scams like the 'Grandparent scam.'

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.

    Guest Starring:

    Emily Forlini and Bryan Guffey

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    12 March 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    595: Everything is a Backdoor

    Apple's latest hardware updates, smart clothing, how we transfer money between friends, and the latest on UK encryption.

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    • Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today.

    Guest Starring:

    Jeff Carlson and James Thomson

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    Anker Solix Jacket

    A jacket that can charge your phone!

    DXO's Photo Storm Cape

    A garment designed for all day photographers.

    5 March 2025, 7:45 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads

    Where we prefer to edit photos, thoughts on VC investment vs. a level 14 round boi, our use of voice assistants and what improvements might make Alexa AI worthwhile, and the frustration of new USB-C products still requiring USB-A cables for charging.

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    • Pika: Start your happy blog. Get 20% off Pika Pro with code CLOCKWISE20

    Guest Starring:

    Amanda Silberling and Jeremy Burge

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    26 February 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    593: Basically the Wheels are Falling Off

    Thoughts on the iPhone 16e, our morning beverage tech, whether we're interested in smart rings, and how we use tech to de-stress.

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
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    Guest Starring:

    Lex Friedman and Aleen Simms

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    Dreo All-in-1 BaristaMaker Milk Frother

    Mikah's milk frother.

    Baratza Virtuoso+

    Mikah's coffee bean grinder.

    Oxo Rapid Brewer

    Mikah's brewing solution.

    Oxo Cold Brew Coffee Maker

    Aleen's brewing tech.

    Grounds for Change Decaf

    Aleen's coffee source of choice.

    New Mexico Tea Company

    Dan's tea purveyor of choice.

    Breville Tea Maker

    Dan's lovely tea maker.

    19 February 2025, 7:45 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    592: I Don’t Need To Be Duck Shamed

    Improvements we’d like in Apple’s Photos app after acquiring Pixelmator and Photomator, thoughts on Apple renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps, a realistic task for a robot, and whether we use AI tools and which ones.

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.

    Guest Starring:

    Shelly Brisbin and Chris Lawley

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    12 February 2025, 6:15 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    591: Only Six More Weeks of Tech Podcasts

    Weird apps Apple should make, the strangest looking tech we own, what will it take for Vision Pro to go mainstream, and the discontinued tech products we'd revive.

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today.

    Guest Starring:

    Zac Hall and Rosemary Orchard

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    5 February 2025, 7:30 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    590: All Hands on Face

    The how often we use our non-default smartphone cameras, the tech or techniques we use to stay focused at work, where we buy and read ebooks and whether supporting indie bookstores appeals to us, and our least favorite thing to troubleshoot.

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.

    Guest Starring:

    mb bischoff and Jason Howell

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    29 January 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 59 seconds
    589: Spicy Auto-Correct

    Apple enabling Apple Intelligence features by default, the AI summaries that work for us, Samsung's boring new phones, and our cable management predilections.

    This episode of Clockwise is sponsored by:

    • Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today.

    Guest Starring:

    Lisa Schmeiser and Christopher Phin

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    22 January 2025, 10:15 pm
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