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Welcome to Functions, the podcast where we explore the intersection of technology, organization, and media. Join hosts Mac and Eli as we delve into the latest tools and apps for productivity, discuss strategies for staying organized and efficient, and take a deep dive into the world of media and entertainment. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a media professional, or just someone looking to improve your productivity, Functions has something for you.

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Welcome to Functions, the podcast where we explore the intersection of technology, organization, and media. Join hosts Mac and Eli as we delve into the latest tools and apps for productivity, discuss strategies for staying organized and efficient, and take a deep dive into the world of media and entertainment. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a media professional, or just someone looking to improve your productivity, Functions has something for you.

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    iPads a too cool for school & Is vision Meaningless?

    iPads a too cool for school & Is vision Meaningless?

    After missing a month we are back to.. talk.. about… apple again, again and again. We finally talk about the Vision Pro, as well as talking about how media can change. Oh and new iPad’s are out.
    Sponsor
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    Links & Show Notes
    Iphone SE 4
    makertube.net
    Apple Pencil Support coming to Vision Pro (Possibly)
    How can the vision pro be used in business?
    Meta room scanning
    Apple Vision Pro Owners Complain of Headaches, Neck Issues and Black Eyes
    Apple Event: iPad 2024
    Event Summery
    iPad Pro (Internet Archive)
    M4 Announcement
    iPad Air (internet Archive)
    Logic Pro 2 & Final Cut Pro 2 iPad
    An apple event at london
    Apple Pencil Lineup
    Apple Newsroom
    Six Colors hands-on
    VR Keyboard Interactions
    Bubbles - Yosi Horikawa
    Audio Hijack
    Credits:
    Hosts: Mac Blackman & Eli Turay
    Podcast producer: Mac Blackman
    Edited By: Jonas Dickson
    Co-Editied By: Mac Blackman
    Cover Art Made by : Cayden Atkinson


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    • 1 hr 40 min
    A Year Of functions, Already!

    A Year Of functions, Already!

    Subtitle: Mac is back on Mac
    Today is the one year celebration of the first episode aired, on march 9 2023. To celebrate this occasion we look back at our first year and have a tech quiz, hosted by Jonas the Podcast editor. Oh and Mac got a MacBook…
    Timeline:
    0:0:00 Intro
    0:07:42 Time to look back
    0:14:29 Quiz
    0:27:04 Apple Talk time
    Show Notes
    * iTunes Ping
    * Brew
    * Raycast
    * Apple TV
    * Broadcast
    * Magnet (Dock App)
    * Vlija (Muti-Browser tool)
    * Artifact Year Later
    * Artifact
    Credits:
    Hosts: Mac Blackman & Eli Turay
    Guest: jonas Dickson
    Podcast producer: Mac Blackman
    Edited By: Mac Blackman
    Published: Press Red


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    • 39 min
    2023 Our Apps & Products of the Year

    2023 Our Apps & Products of the Year

    Subtitle: What Apps & Products Do We Use?
    It’s the Christmas season, you know what that means…. It’s time to spend money. In this episode, we talk about what product and apps we used this year to assist us, and some tools that we just enjoy. Sorry for the bad audio, Mac was ill.
    Timeline:
    0:0:00 Intro
    0:10:27 Screenshots
    0:31:47 Apps & Software
    0:38:52 Products & Media
    Show Notes
    There are Links and subjects missing from the Links. This was due to the fact that they where not found when makeing the show notes
    * Elgato Prompter
    * Flipper zero
    * PocketCast
    * Letterboxd
    * Elk: Mastodon Based
    * Artifact
    * Proton & Calendar
    * Todoist
    * Davinci Resolve
    * Obsidian
    * Linear.app
    * Windows Powertoys
    * Orbitkey: Key Organiser
    * Nothing Phone 1
    * Circular&Co. Reusable Coffee Cup
    * Sony WH-CH720N
    * DeltaHub Minimalistic Desk Mat
    * Logitech SteamCam
    * USB Camera Pro - App Store
    * USB Camera Pro - Android
    * gangster - BBC
    * The Tory Lowe
    * Waveform Podcast
    * Cortex
    * Hello Internet
    * Upgrade
    * F**K FACE podcast (Yes, that’s its name… Sorry)
    * Darknet Diaries
    * Darknet Diaries: EP 128: GOLLUMFUN (PART 1)
    * Phil Edwards
    Credits:
    Hosts: Mac Blackman & Eli Turay
    Podcast producer: Mac Blackman
    Edited By: Jonas Dickson
    Co-Edited: Mac Blackman
    Published: Press Red


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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Apple Scary Fast Event: Haunted Power cut at Apple Park

    Apple Scary Fast Event: Haunted Power cut at Apple Park

    Subtitle: Another Apple event before the year ends
    We just cannot make enough apple content. This time looking at apple’s scariest event Livestreamed October 30/31, with no scary monsters or creatures, just apple employs in the dark. This Apple event brought us all three M3 chips and a new laptop colour, as well as being the shortest event in apple history. Was it worth all that press, and when will we get a new magic mouse?
    Sponsored by:
    Screen 3: This episode is Sponsored by Screen 3, another Press Red show. Screen 3 is a film & TV review podcast, looking the old and new films that everyone is talking about.

    Timeline:
    0:00 Intro
    0:00 Event Talk
    0:00 Outro

    Show Notes
    * Amazon electric van from Rivian - Post
    * Google Podcast is Gone, Next Year
    * Google Podcast Replacements
    * What is a Photo?
    * Spotify re-dub AI
    * Apple Event
    * M3 Series MacBook Pro, 2023
    * 9to5Mac - M3 Series Comparison
    * Mac Rumors - Event Recap
    * Magic Mouse Rumor
    * M3 Series IMac, 2023
    * YouTube - Live steam
    * How the event What shot, on an iPhone
    * New Channel
    * Shorter Content - Segments

    Credits:
    Hosts: Mac Blackman & Eli Turay
    Podcast producer: Mac Blackman
    Edited By: Jonas Dickson
    Co-Edited: Mac Blackman
    Published: Press Red


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    • 29 min
    Apple Event 2023: For When Your Other Hand Is Busy

    Apple Event 2023: For When Your Other Hand Is Busy

    Subtitle: Apple's September 2023 event, Before and after review
    We are back from our break to talk about the last Apple event of the year, but what exactly did it bring to the table and is it really worth the money? In this episode, we look back at the September 12th livestream and take note. Was it worthwhile or was it a bunch of advertisements. Oh! And look out for mother nature
    Sponsored by:
    Functions YouTube: This episode is Sponsored by us. We have a YouTube channel now Separate to Press Red. Now you have one place for all things Functions
    https://www.youtube.com/@FunctionsPOD
    Timeline:
    0:00 Intro
    0:00 Pre - iPhone Event
    0:00 Post - iPhone Event
    0:00 Outro
    Show Notes
    * Relay.fm for St. Jude fundraiser
    * New CMF from Nothing
    * CMF Launch
    * Nothing Phone 1 Review: The Mid-Range Phone That's Anything but Ordinary
    * Steam Controller Review: The Controller That Tried Too Hard
    * Pre-Event
    * Colors
    * Cables colors
    * periscope zoom lens
    * larger-sized iPhone 15 Pro Max.
    * 48mp Camera
    * 6GB Ram
    * Post-Event
    * Full Livestream
    * Apple saved lives opening
    * The Verge Recap of the iPhone Event 2023
    * Weird “Mother Nature” Short
    * Video Apple Watch Series 9
    * iPhone 15
    * iPhone 15 pro
    * Apple Watch Series 9
    * Apple Watch Ultra 2
    * Carbon natural
    Credits:
    Hosts: Mac Blackman Mac Blackman & Eli Turay
    Podcast producer: Mac Blackman Mac Blackman
    Edited By: Jonas Dickson
    Co-Edited: Mac Blackman
    Published: Press Red



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    • 1 hr 24 min
    Is It the rise of the algorithmic DJ?

    Is It the rise of the algorithmic DJ?

    Join us as we explore the latest innovations, from UI Talk, an intuitive software revolutionizing user interactions through natural language processing, to Spotify AI DJ, an intelligent music curator that takes personalized playlists to a whole new level. We'll also dive into Vision Pro, empowering photographers and designers with advanced image processing tools for stunning visual enhancements. And not to forget XR Stage, a mind-blowing blend of augmented and virtual reality, transforming live entertainment experiences.
    We had some technical difficulty in this episode with the audio, Sorry for the inconvenience.
    Sponsored by:
    Press Red Podcast: A Podcast for the entire Press Red Team to meet up and talk about what they were doing recently.
    Timeline:
    0:00 Sneak peek0:46 Intro - Spotify DJ & Twitter31:18 WWDC Weeks later - Vision Pro SDK & new UI44:56 Film Production - Cine Gear 2023, XR stage & Apple TV66:21 Outro
    Show Notes
    * Google I/O 2023
    * The Verge top News Lines
    * Pixel Fold
    * Project Starline
    * Twitter Limit
    * Spotify DJ
    * The Verge Article on Spotify DJ
    * Vision Pro
    * Apple Developer Vision Pro
    * spatial user interfaces
    * Variable density diffusion flag: Cine-gear 2023
    * MKBHD: Dope Tech XR Display
    * Cleo Abram : The Future of Movies, explained
    * Marvel: Secret Invasion - Intro/Opening Theme
    * Apple TV: Silo
    Hosts: Mac Blackman & Eli Turay
    Podcast producer: Mac Blackman
    Edited By: Jonas Dickson & Mac Blackman
    Press Red Podcasting


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    • 54 min

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