The AbsoluteCast

Absolute Geeks

The Absolute Cast is a tech podcast from Dubai by the team behind Absolute Geeks. Your regular show host is TJ, presented along with Nakul and Udit.

Episodes

  1. 012: WWDC 2020 - Part 5

    03/07/2020

    012: WWDC 2020 - Part 5

    Welcome to Part 5 of our WWDC 2020 breakdown. This is Episode 12 of the AbsoluteCast. 👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/-MOHbrASQV0 In this episode we discussed: • Apple Silicon (ARM based SOCs) • RISC vs CISC • History of Apple on Intel and their own Chips. • DTK - Developer Transition Kit • Rosetta 2: https://www.theverge.com/21304182/apple-arm-mac-rosetta-2-emulation-app-converter-explainer • Universal Apps • Bootcamp • What does it mean for Intel, AMD and Thunderbolt (by Intel)? • Graphics • Thermals • Which devices do and don't have Apple chips Check out the previous episodes of the WWDC series. Listed-to/Watch the previous episodes: • Part 4: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/011-wwdc-2020-part-4/ • Part 3: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/010-wwdc-2020-part-3/ • Part 2: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/009-wwdc-2020-part-2/ • Part 1: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/ The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 10m
  2. 011: WWDC 2020 - Part 4

    02/07/2020

    011: WWDC 2020 - Part 4

    Welcome to Part 4 of our WWDC 2020 breakdown. This is Episode 11 of the AbsoluteCast. If you haven’t already, check out the previous episodes of the WWDC series. 👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/i2zhrgHYiBQ In this episode we discussed: macOS Big Sur • OSX came out in 2001 - 19 years ago • icons - App and Folders • Rounded corners • Window action layouts • Dark Mode Safari • Home, Tabs, Favicons • Privacy Where is Big Sur: https://goo.gl/maps/MXjWG4fQjoCwTnds7 James May: Our Man in Japan (Documentary on Amazon Prime) https://www.amazon.com/James-May-Our-Japan-Season/dp/B082WM379P Screenshots from the episode can be found on AbsoluteGeeks: Terminal commands for taking screenshots on macOS: Change file type to JPG: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/save-location-format-macos-screenshots/ Remove shadows from app windows: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/08/03/how-to-remove-the-shadow-window-screenshots-on-mac-os-x/ Listed-to/Watch the previous episodes: • Part 3: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/010-wwdc-2020-part-3/ • Part 2: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/009-wwdc-2020-part-2/ • Part 1: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/ The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 13m
  3. 010: WWDC 2020 - Part 3

    30/06/2020

    010: WWDC 2020 - Part 3

    Welcome to Part 3 of our WWDC 2020 (which took place on 22nd June) breakdown. This is Episode 10 of the AbsoluteCast. If you haven’t already, watch (or listen) to the previous episodes of the WWDC series. 👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/mAc2QMcfYRM In this episode we discussed: iOS 14 additions from previous episodes: • Double Tap works on the iPhone X • Search WatchOS7 • Beta uninstall • Sleep • Hand Wash • Dance • Multiple Complications • Face Sharing Dragon Ball Z Kamehameha Image: https://baronesaselenenott.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/medium_goku_vs_broly.jpg DBZ Live Action Movie review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-yUfsxw7es Listed-to/Watch the previous episodes: • Part 2: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/009-wwdc-2020-part-2/ • Part 1: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/ The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    57 min
  4. 009: WWDC 2020 - Part 2

    25/06/2020

    009: WWDC 2020 - Part 2

    Welcome to Part 2 of our WWDC 2020 (which took place on 22nd June) breakdown. This is Episode 9 of the Absolute Cast. Continuing on from Episode 8, which was part 1. If you haven’t already, watch (or listen) to that one first and then head over to this episode. 👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/QtQTX20gdN4 In this episode we discussed: • Continuing our discussion of iOS 14: - - Search (More like spotlight now). In-app search etc. - - Emoji Search in keyboard - - Translate, potential things like in-call translations. - - Siri - - App Clips… Instant Apps?! • CarPlay - CarKeys etc. • iPadOS: https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/ - - General updates similar to iOS 14 - - Sidebar - - Apple Pencil - - Scribble - - Shape recognition • Air Pods: - - Spacial Audio - - Automatic Switching You can also "watch" this episode here: https://youtu.be/7-mo1b0nNGQ Listed-to/Watch Part 1 here: https://www.absolutegeeks.com/article/podcast/008-wwdc-2020-part-1/ The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 9m
  5. 008: WWDC 2020 - Part 1

    24/06/2020

    008: WWDC 2020 - Part 1

    WWDC 2020 took place on 22nd June. With software updates all around and one major hardware shift for the future sets the tone for Apple over the next decade at least. As the keynote packs a lot of information, we decided to break down our overview of the keynote into parts. Episode 8 is Part 1 of the entire WWDC breakdown. 👀Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/QtQTX20gdN4 In Episode 8 we talked about: - A general comment about WWDC's production. - iOS14 - https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-14-preview/ - - App Library: Apple's app drawer. - - Widgets: Now on the Home Screen. - - Picture-in-Picture: You didn't know you wanted it. - - Compact calls and Siri. - Messages in iOS14. - Maps in iOS14 - Still not usable in UAE. The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1 hr
  6. 007: The new normal, only looking at the positives

    13/06/2020

    007: The new normal, only looking at the positives

    In episode 7 we talk about the following: Support Local Restaurants: Chatfood and DeliverDXB Dubai Police Smart Helmets - Covid-19 Health tech Telehealth, Online Groceries Phone Launches: OnePlus, Vivo, Sony, Motorola Edge and iPhone SE2. OSN’s New streaming platform has content from HBO and Disney+ Movies - Drive in Cinema (Some US Spec cars don't even number frequency 99.2) TV Shows - The Blacklist season 7 finale. ReelGood - A way to find shows on all the platforms you are subscribed to. 👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/5OBJqsxri1g The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 3m
  7. 006: Put a fork in it - Note taking apps

    09/06/2019

    006: Put a fork in it - Note taking apps

    Things we talked about before the apps: Huawei Ban - https://www.cnet.com/news/huawei-ban-full-timeline-on-how-and-why-its-phones-are-under-fire/ Race to 5G - USA vs China - http://time.com/5594366/5g-internet-race-huawei/ Huawei working on building their own Platform - https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2019/05/23/huaweis-next-big-challenge-is-building-its-own-os/ Nokia X - Android - https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_x-6067.php Lenovo/ASUS Zenfone 6 - https://www.asus.com/event/zenfone6/ Cycloramic App - http://www.cycloramic.com/iPhone5/index_main.html Ratings of the final episode of a popular TV series: https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/1131258422568071172 Fine Discount - https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/transport/breaking-get-up-to-100-discount-on-dubai-traffic-fines-1 Car Renewal - https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/renew-vehicle-registration-in-dubai-without-paying-fines-1.63957061 Fine Discount EID: RTA and Dubai Police gave a 25% discount for Eid.https://gulfnews.com/uae/457154-motorists-get-discount-on-traffic-offences-in-dubai-1.63844021 600 Number https://www.etisalat.ae/en/biz/smb/office-services/voice/service_600.jsp # Apps we talked about: Bullet Journal - https://youtu.be/fm15cmYU0IM Apple Notes: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notes/id1110145109 Bear:  iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1016366447 Mac - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1091189122 Web - https://bear.app/ SomNote: Based in South Korea, but a company called Wizard Works Inc. iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/somnote-notepad-diary/id515219433 (Last updated March 2018) Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.somcloud.somnote (Last updated Dec 2018) Web - https://somcloud.com/ SNote Samsung: https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-notes/ Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.snote Windows - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/s-note/9wzdncrfhwg6?activetab=pivot:overviewtab NVAlt: https://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/ Sublime: https://www.sublimetext.com/ Notion: https://www.notion.so/ iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/notion-notes-tasks-wikis/id1232780281 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notion.id Desktop - https://www.notion.so/desktop 👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/qSDuDj13fIU The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 22m
  8. 005: Apps for MyDubai - Smart Apps, Idiot users

    05/05/2019

    005: Apps for MyDubai - Smart Apps, Idiot users

    The topic of this episode is: Dubai Government Apps a.k.a. Smart City Apps. # Apps we talked about: S’Hail: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/shail/id1214681230?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.dimp&hl=en RTA Dubai: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/rta-dubai/id426109507?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rta.rtadubai&hl=en DubaiNow: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/dubainow-smart-app-ttbyq-dby/id619712783?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deg.mdubai EnocPay: iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/enoc-pay/id1395158011?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enoc.pay&hl=en Emicool: iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/emicool-mobile-payment/id849151998 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.emicool2.mpay&hl=en Wojhati: Seems like the first version of S’Hail, but hasn’t been updated for a couple of years. Thats why we haven't shared the link. 👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LSbKkc33ocs The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 13m
  9. 004: Message in a Bottle. Messaging Apps

    22/04/2019

    004: Message in a Bottle. Messaging Apps

    The topic of this episode is: Messaging apps. # Messaging Apps we talked about: Telegram: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/telegram-messenger/id686449807 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger&hl=en WhatsApp: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp&hl=en Slack: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slack/id618783545?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Slack&hl=en Skype: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider Messenger (Facebook): iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/messenger/id454638411?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca&hl=en BBM (Throwback): iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/bbm/id690046600?mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbm Multiple App trick: Parallel Space (Free) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.parallel.intl The useless app for 1000$: https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/08/iphone-i-am-ric.html https://www.wired.com/2008/08/eight-people-bo/ Note: We did have a slight issue in the video and audio recording for this episode and so some parts had to be cut out. For the next episode we hope such issues don’t happen. 👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/f9Wt400n_6w The AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit. The episode is edited by Nakul.

    1h 4m
  10. 003: Team Crispy. Video Apps

    31/03/2019

    003: Team Crispy. Video Apps

    This episode we talked about Video Editing apps  # Video Editing Apps we talked about: Spark Camera: Price: 2.99 $, 10.99 AED (One time download) iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spark-camera-video-editor/id1133670954?mt=8 Apple camera app Price: Pre-Installed in iPhone iOS - https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/cameras/ (While we covered the iPhone X camera, however it applies to any of its phones but features may vary) iMovie Price: Free iOS Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8 Clips https://www.apple.com/ae/clips/ iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/clips/id1212699939?mt=8 Quik Price: Free iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/quik-gopro-video-editor/id694164275?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stupeflix.replay&hl=en Splice Price: Free iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splice-video-editor-maker/id409838725?mt=8 Inshot Price: Free for basic Pro: 10.99 AED/month, AED 39.99 AED/year, 114.99AED one time purchase iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot Action director Price: Free for basic Pro: Monthly Plan 14.99 AED/month, Annual Plan - 4.83 AED/month (57.96 AED/yr) Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.actiondirector Garage Band: https://www.apple.com/ae/mac/garageband/ iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/garageband/id408709785?mt=8 Mac: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/garageband/id682658836?mt=12&ls=1 Final Cut Pro X https://www.apple.com/ae/final-cut-pro/ Mac: https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933 Nokia 7.1’s dual record mode: https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_int/nokia-7/#camera 👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/tJK1_fPVEVk Absolute Cast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit.

    58 min
  11. 002: Picture Perfect. Photo Apps

    17/03/2019

    002: Picture Perfect. Photo Apps

    This episode we talked about Photo Editing apps and even covered a few camera apps. 👀 Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/4uniddDMAvc  # Photo Editing Apps we talked about: Apple Photos: https://www.apple.com/ae/ios/photos/ Adobe LightRoom: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-lightroom-cc/id878783582 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adobe.lrmobile VSCO: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/vsco/id588013838 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vsco.cam SnapSeed: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/snapseed/id439438619 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed   # Camera Apps we talked about: Apple’s Native Camera: https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/cameras/ (While we covered the iPhone X camera, however it applies to any of its phones but features may vary) ProCam 6: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procam-6/id730712409 Samsung Galaxy camera: Note 8 Camera: https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note8/camera/ (This is the one we spoke about in the episode, but the latest one in the S10 is here: https://www.samsung.com/ae/smartphones/galaxy-s10/camera/ )   Absolute Cast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com. The episode is hosted by TJ and presented along with Nakul and Udit.

    55 min
  12. 001: Let's talk about Apps. Podcast Apps

    04/03/2019

    001: Let's talk about Apps. Podcast Apps

    Our first ever podcast! Brought to you by TJ your host, Udit and Nakul. # The Podcast Apps we talked about: Castbox: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/castbox-podcast-player/id1243410543 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.castbox.audiobook.radio.podcast Podbean: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podbean-podcast-app-player/id973361050 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podbean.app.podcast Google Podcasts: Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.podcasts Apple Podcasts: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-podcasts/id525463029 Overcast: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.castbox.audiobook.radio.podcast Anghami: iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anghami-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A/id545395155 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anghami # The shows that we are subscribed to: TJ - https://podstand.co/profile/tjtech Udit - https://podstand.co/profile/uditss Nakul - https://podstand.co/profile/nakulgupta AbsoluteCast is brought to you by the team behind www.AbsoluteGeeks.com

    51 min
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About

The Absolute Cast is a tech podcast from Dubai by the team behind Absolute Geeks. Your regular show host is TJ, presented along with Nakul and Udit.

Information

  • Creator
    Absolute Geeks
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Absolute Geeks
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    The AbsoluteCast