HomePod is back, new Macs, and Jeff’s “Ultra” experience.
Overview
It’s the debut episode of Basic AF: a mostly tech podcast, with Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby! In this episode:
- The HomePod is back!
- New Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro
- New MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and Max
- After a not-so-great experience with the original Apple Watch, Jeff goes Ultra, but does it stick?
Links from the show:
- Introducing the all-new HomePod | Apple
- Meet the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini | Apple
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Contact Us
- Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com
- You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and @reyespoint@mastodon.sdf.org on Mastodon
- Find Tom at @tomfanderson on Twitter, and @tomanderson on Threads
- Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks.
- Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design
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Intro Music: Psychokinetics - The Chosen
Show transcripts and episode artwork are AI generated and likely contain errors and general silliness.
00:00 - Intro
06:26 - New HomePod
13:50 - New Mac mini
19:29 - New MacBook Pro
22:45 - Apple Celebrates Black History Month
26:50 - JB's Apple Watch Ultra
Randall Martin
Graphic Designer
Randall is based in Newburgh, NY. He Designs Logos, Websites, Album covers and most things printed. He’s responsible for the Basic AF robots.
Jacob Battersby
Musician/Voice Actor/Event Producer
Emcee/Producer/Performer in Bay Area Hip-hop groups - Celsius 7, Psychokinetics & KALRI$$IAN
Voice Actor w/Stars Agency
Former associate producer for Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
