Wake from Sleep

Wake from Sleep

Podcast from two blokes mostly talking apple

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    216: Mothers Day for Some

    Follow Up Digg shuts down two months after return: 9to5Mac X warned over potential US sanction breaches: Engadget MacBook Neo keyboard is individually replaceable: MacRumors Microsoft Authenticator to block rooted/jailbroken phones: The Register News Apple cuts App Store commissions in China: The Register Meta killing end-to-end encryption in Instagram DMs: Engadget Claude can now generate charts and diagrams: Engadget KTC 27-Inch 5K Monitor: Amazon Media Amazon Prime Video ad-tier losing 4K support: Ars Technica The Pitt: Rotten Tomatoes Predator: Badlands: Rotten Tomatoes Main Show Apple announces 50th anniversary celebrations: 9to5Mac App & Thing of the Week App: Channel Surfer Thing: OS Maps Contact @g5maniac@mastodon.scot @_cjp@mastodon.social

    1h 12m

  2. 10 MAR

    215: Difficult Second Album

    News Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: Engadget Google's developer verification and Android's open legacy: Ars Technica Lenovo shows off modular snap-together laptop: The Register Motorola Razr Fold hands-on at MWC 2026: Engadget Media & Games Quantum of Solace: Rotten Tomatoes Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot greenlit at Hulu: Engadget Slay the Spire 2 out in early access: Rock Paper Shotgun Valve still planning Steam Machine for 2026: The Verge Apple promoting Mac gaming at GDC: 9to5Mac Main Show: Apple's Spring Reveals iPhone 17e: Apple | 9to5Mac iPad Air (M4): Apple | Six Colors Studio Display & Studio Display XDR: Apple | Engadget MacBook Air M5: Apple | Engadget MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/Max): Apple | 9to5Mac MacBook Neo: Apple | Engadget App & Thing of the Week App: Slay the Spire 2 Thing: Harry Potter Full Cast Audible Book

    1h 12m

  3. 3 MAR

    214: Once Burnt Twice Shy

    Follow Up Microsoft to auto-launch Copilot in Edge: The Register Tim Cook confirms a week of Apple product reveals: Engadget Google's Nano Banana 2 is a faster version of Nano Banana Pro: Engadget Apple age verification in iOS 26.4 beta 2: 9to5Mac 1Password announces big price increases: 9to5Mac News White House orders purge of Anthropic from government: The Register New AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption: Ars Technica Apple Maps adds detailed F1 experience: 9to5Mac Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data: Ars Technica Samsung reveals Galaxy S26 lineup: Ars Technica Media & Games MotoGP is back: MotoGP.com The Internet Was Weeks Away From Disaster: YouTube Argo: Rotten Tomatoes Drive to Survive (Series 8): Rotten Tomatoes Sugar: Rotten Tomatoes App Store gaming revenue hits $52.5B: 9to5Mac Main Show Six Colors 2025 Apple Report Card: Six Colors App & Thing of the Week App: Joplin Thing: Ubiquiti UniFi Travel Router

    1h 22m

  4. 24 FEB

    213: iPad Mini in a Box

    Follow Up  OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027 https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-will-reportedly-release-an-ai-powered-smart-speaker-in-2027-173344866.html?src=rss Leaked email proves Ring intended to use surveillance feature for people https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/leaked-email-proves-ring-intended-to-use-surveillance-feature-for-people/ Early demo reveals how CarPlay handles video in iOS 26.4, including Apple TV app https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/18/early-demo-reveals-how-carplay-handles-video-in-ios-26-4-including-apple-tv-ui/ News  Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-and-persona-end-partnership-after-shady-uk-age-test-sparks-outcry/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/good-news-uk-discord-users-were-part-of-a-peter-thiel-linked-data-collection-experiment US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/us-website-freedomgov-will-allow-europeans-to-view-hate-speech-and-other-blocked-content-130000014.html?src=rss Russia's recent blocking of Telegram is reportedly disrupting its military operations in Ukraine https://www.engadget.com/social-media/russias-recent-blocking-of-telegram-is-reportedly-disrupting-its-military-operations-in-ukraine-135250159.html?src=rss The iPhone 17 Pro Max is being traded in more than any other phone, just four months after launch. But why? https://www.stuff.tv/news/the-iphone-17-pro-max-is-being-traded-in-more-than-any-other-phone-just-four-months-after-launch-but-why/ Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/ Car Corner Tesla slashes Cybertruck prices as it tries to move (unpainted) metal https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slashes-cybertruck-prices-as-it-tries-to-move-unpainted-metal/ Media Casino Royale https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/casino_royale The Rookie https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_rookie A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms A Few Good Men https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/few_good_men#reviews The Martian https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_martian Games Slay the Spire 2 locks in its early March early access release date, and will deliver a four player co-op mode https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/slay-the-spire-2-locks-in-its-early-march-early-access-release-date-and-will-deliver-a-four-player-co-op-mode Unreal Tournament 2004 is now grabbable for free and optimised for modern PCs, thanks to dedicated fans https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unreal-tournament-2004-is-now-grabbable-for-free-and-optimised-for-modern-pcs-thanks-to-dedicated-fans Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/ Main Show Apple's next event is set for March 4 https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apples-next-event-is-set-for-march-4-145931890.html?src=rss Apple's Low-Cost Colorful MacBook: All the Rumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/20/low-cost-macbook-latest-rumors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon macOS 26.3 references two new Studio Display models, per report https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/20/macos-26-3-references-two-new-studio-display-models-per-report/ App of the Week  Principality Stadium https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/principality-stadium-ticketing/id1535032184 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tixserve.wru&hl=en-US&pli=1 Thing of the Week  iOS 26.4 Music App https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/18/apple-music-in-ios-26-4-five-new-features-coming-to-iphone/ Contact @g5maniac@mastodon.scot @_cjp@mastodon.social

    1h 6m

  5. 17 FEB

    212: £1 is too many

    Follow Up  DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/frameworks-ram-prices-climbing-on-a-monthly-cadence-with-more-hikes-to-come/ Apple Creator Studio AI usage limits seem dramatically lower than promised https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/12/apple-creator-studio-ai-usage-limits-seem-dramatically-lower-than-promised/ Doctors told to give Palantir's NHS data platform the cold shoulder https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/11/bma_palantir_nhs/ News  Ring calls off partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safety https://www.engadget.com/home/ring-calls-off-partnership-with-police-surveillance-provider-flock-safety-031717605.html?src=rss AI agent seemingly tries to shame open source developer for rejected pull request https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/ai_bot_developer_rejected_pull_request/ Tim Cook Faces FTC Warning Over Apple News Curation https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/12/tim-cook-faces-ftc-warning-apple-news/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/ The UK government isn't spending much taxpayer cash on X https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/12/uk_government_x_spend/ Kuzu database company joins Apple’s list of recent acquisitions Kuzu database company joins Apple’s list of recent acquisitionshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/02/11/kuzu-database-company-joins-apples-list-of-recent-acquisitions/ Car Corner Ive and Newson bring old-school charm to Ferrari’s first EV interior https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/ive-and-newson-bring-old-school-charm-to-ferraris-first-ev-interior/ BMW and special tools https://mastodon.social/@iFixit/116040257101330977 Media Apple is officially working on a sequel to F1: The Movie https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/11/apple-is-officially-working-on-a-sequel-to-f1-the-movie/ Die Another Day https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/die_another_day The Holdovers https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_holdovers#reviews Sugar https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/sugar_2024 Games Peter Molyneux plays the hits in an in-depth-but-not-too-in-depth gameplay trailer for Masters of Albion https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/peter-molyneux-plays-the-hits-in-an-in-depth-but-not-too-in-depth-gameplay-trailer-for-masters-of-albion XCOM2 is 10 https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/xcom-2-is-10-years-old-and-2k-is-celebrating-with-a-free-weekend-and-a-95-percent-discount-on-firaxis-masterful-sequel/‍ ‍ Main Show Apple releases iOS 26.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s new https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/11/apple-releases-ios-26-3-for-iphone-heres-whats-new/ (spoiler: nothing) Apple's Siri relaunch is reportedly behind schedule https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-siri-relaunch-is-reportedly-behind-schedule-125347471.html?src=rss App of the Week  Autotrader https://www.autotrader.co.uk/ https://regplate.lukabratzee.co.uk/mot-history Thing of the Week  James Cordon's: May I Have Your Attention Please? https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/May-I-Have-Your-mAttention-Please-Audiobook/B005OCXQI2?ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=7e7340a8-8768-4798-a0ce-83f879c09110&pf_rd_r=SZDWBF23EQSJ344B0AS5&plink=m1wVoqUdhrsW8sqj&pageLoadId=s6yWjAKVTCdpbVbW&creativeId=14d6a1c2-a3f8-499b-900a-1ae788c317b1&ref=a_library_t_c5_libItem_B005OCXQI2_2 Contact @g5maniac@mastodon.scot @_cjp@mastodon.social

  6. 10 FEB

    211: Don’t let Chat GPT give you advice on your electrical wiring

    Follow Up  Trump Mobile’s T1 Phone is apparently still coming, but it’ll be uglier and more expensive https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/875190/trump-phone-t1-first-look-design-interview-eric-thomas-don-hendrickson https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/trump-mobiles-t1-phone-is-apparently-still-coming-but-itll-be-uglier-and-more-expensive-190626835.html?src=rss Would you let ChatGPT wire a plug? https://nomenloony.com/@nomenloony/116019280517956996 A ‘deeply distraught’ Tim Cook pledges to lobby Washington on immigration: report https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/05/a-deeply-distraught-tim-cook-pledges-to-lobby-washington-on-immigration-report/ Apple Sports for iPhone updated with PGA, LPGA, and more https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/apple-sports-for-iphone-updated-with-pga-lpga-and-more/ Getting off US tech: a guide https://disconnect.blog/getting-off-us-tech-a-guide/ News  Penisgate erupts at Olympics; scandal exposes risks of bulking your bulge https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/02/penisgate-erupts-at-olympics-scandal-exposes-risks-of-bulking-your-budge/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social Google execs suggest Gemini-powered Siri will, in fact, run on Google’s own servers https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/google-execs-suggest-gemini-powered-siri-will-in-fact-run-on-googles-own-servers/ Latest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new M5 MacBook Pros are imminent https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/04/latest-macos-26-3-beta-adds-to-signs-that-new-m5-macbook-pros-are-imminent/ AI’s lust for memory drags down the smartphone industry, and Qualcomm with it https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/05/qualcomm_q1_2026/ Commission trials European open source communications software https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-trials-european-open-source-communications-software/ Apple’s Xcode adds OpenAI and Anthropic’s coding agents https://www.theverge.com/news/873300/apple-xcode-openai-anthropic-ai-agentic-coding Car Corner Tesla slipped behind VW in European EV sales last year https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slipped-behind-vw-in-european-ev-sales-last-year/ China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs https://www.theverge.com/transportation/873039/china-ban-hidden-tesla-door-handles-january-2027 Apple will reportedly allow third-party AI assistants in CarPlay https://www.engadget.com/transportation/apple-will-reportedly-allow-third-party-ai-assistants-in-carplay-213432646.html?src=rss Media The World is Not Enough https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/world_is_not_enough A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms Modern Family https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/modern_family Games Scratch that, the Steam Machine is delayed after all – and Valve confirm RAM shortages will affect pricing https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/scratch-that-the-steam-machine-is-delayed-after-all-and-valve-confirm-ram-shortages-will-affect-pricing The Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure Orbitals launches this summer https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/the-switch-2-exclusive-co-op-adventure-orbitals-launches-this-summer-180657892.html?src=rss Main Show Has modern tech gone too far? Amazon Next Day? AI Bots taking over the world? Celebrity Connectivity Instant gratification Less surprises (children's awareness of future releases) Cinema trips not a thing > quick releases to home streaming Tracking location of family members Will the next generation say the same in 20 years? Volvo Exit Interview App of the Week  Claude.ai https://claude.ai‍ ‍ Thing of the Week  Harmon / Kardon Sound sticks 5 https://www.harmankardon.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/SOUNDSTICKS-5.html Contact @g5maniac@mastodon.scot @_cjp@mastodon.social

  7. 3 FEB

    210: The Moral High Ground

    News  Apple ‘runs on Anthropic,’ says Mark Gurman https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/30/apple-runs-on-anthropic-says-mark-gurman/ OpenClaw https://www.openclaw.ai Apple Ends iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/30/apple-ends-iphone-upgrade-program-in-the-uk/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/iphone-upgrade-program#ntf Apple acquires Q.ai for a reported $2 billion https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-acquires-qai-for-a-reported-2-billion-190017949.html?src=rss Apple reports first quarter results https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/apple-reports-first-quarter-results/ https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/01/apple-announces-all-time-quarterly-record-of-143-8b/ https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/29/apple-reveals-it-has-2-5-billion-active-devices-around-the-world/ Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/viral-ai-assistant-moltbot-rapidly-gains-popularity-but-poses-security-risks/ Car Corner VOLVO CAR EX30 2025 https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/VOLVO%20CAR/model/EX30/year/2025/recalls Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots https://www.theverge.com/transportation/869872/tesla-model-s-model-x-discontinue-optimus-robot-factory Media F1 https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/f1_the_movie Apple TV has acclaimed London crime thriller coming back soon https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/28/apple-tv-has-acclaimed-london-crime-thriller-coming-back-soon/ Local Hero https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/local_hero Main Show Bugs Bugs Apple Loves https://mjtsai.com/blog/2026/01/23/bugs-apple-loves/ macOS Tahoe broke Finder columns view https://lapcatsoftware.com/articles/2026/1/4.html Wild seeing App Store review okay ads like this. https://mastodon.social/@BasicAppleGuy/115990357273476066 Backseat Software https://blog.mikeswanson.com/backseat-software/ App of the Week  Proton Drive https://proton.me/drive Thing of the Week  The Glee Club https://www.glee.co.uk Contact @g5maniac@mastodon.scot @_cjp@mastodon.social

    1h 15m

  8. 28 JAN

    209: My 12 Year Old Likes TikTok

    Follow Up  iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/26/iphone-5s-software-update/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/ The App Store will start showing multiple ads in search results beginning in March https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/22/app-store-search-ads-more-ads-march/ US officially out of WHO, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unpaid https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/01/us-stiffs-who-hundreds-of-millions-as-it-officially-withdrawals/ Cop cops it after Copilot cops out: West Midlands police chief quits over AI hallucination https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/copper_chief_cops_it_after/ News  People are uninstalling TikTok and downloading an indie competitor https://www.engadget.com/social-media/people-are-uninstalling-tiktok-and-downloading-an-indie-competitor-233345222.html?src=rss Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/26/apple-announces-new-airtag/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Apple is reportedly developing a wearable AI pin https://www.engadget.com/wearables/apple-is-reportedly-developing-a-wearable-ai-pin-204705065.html?src=rss Leak: Nvidia is about to challenge ‘Intel Inside’ with as many as eight Arm laptops https://www.theverge.com/games/867056/leak-nvidia-n1-n1x-laptops-lenovo-dell Class action seeks $2 billion over claims Apple Pay harmed UK consumers https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/23/lawsuit-seeks-2-billion-over-claims-apple-pay-harmed-uk-consumers/ Tim Cook attends Melania screening https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/white-house-vip-melania-screening-mike-tyson-tim-cook-1236484037/ iPad is 16! (Today) https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/27/ipad-turns-16-today/ Car Corner The great e-bike crackdown has begun https://www.theverge.com/column/866218/e-bike-crackdown Tesla paywalls lane centering on new Model 3 and Model Y purchases https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/tesla-paywalls-lane-centering-on-new-model-3-and-model-y-purchases-184000707.html?src=rss Media For All Mankind returns on March 27 for a fifth season https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/for-all-mankind-returns-on-march-27-for-a-fifth-season-183212860.html?src=rss Tomorrow Never Dies https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tomorrow_never_dies A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms Games Art of Rally https://www.metacritic.com/game/art-of-rally/ Main Show 2026 Projects App Development Xcode https://developer.apple.com/xcode/ SwiftUI https://developer.apple.com/swiftui/ Continued Network Upgrades Travel Router https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/wifi-special-devices/products/utr 10Gig Back haul NAS - replacement for aging Synology https://static1.xdaimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/synology-ds925-plus-side-profile.jpg https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/all-integrations/products/unas-pro-4 Monitor Upgrade!?! https://www.apple.com/studio-display/ https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/proart/proart-display-6k-pa32qcv/ Replacement Studio Display? App of the Week  Find Non-US Alternatives https://www.bankrupttrump.org/ Thing of the Week  When Gavin Met Stacey https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/When-Gavin-Met-Stacey-and-Everything-in-Between-Audiobook/B0DQX3CF2Q?eac_link=Xn1QR9vdOp7D&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0DQX3CF2Q&qid=WnljGwUcQV&eac_id=257-0220616-6954417_WnljGwUcQV&sr=1-1

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Podcast from two blokes mostly talking apple

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  • Creator
    Wake from Sleep
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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