Infographic: Music service options visualized with iPhone home buttons

The iPhone home button symbolizes simplicity, but, when it comes to music services — it’s anything but simple. The overlapping options offered by Apple, Google, and Amazon are terribly confusing. Below they’re visualized with multiple iPhone home buttons. Why? For the hell of it…

Original iPhone with 6 home buttons

Google Pixel Phone with four iPhone home buttons

Amazon Fire Phone with four iPhone home buttons

Xiaomi Mix with iPhone button

Burned Samsun Galaxy Note 7

 

So there you have it, a silly post. If you found it entertaining, you can support me by using these links when you shop at Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, or Amazon France. Thanks!

New MacBook Pros, Vine Dies, Self-Driving Teslas [episode 11]

Welcome to season two of Mallercast! Here’s episode 11:

We chat about new MacBooks, Twitter issues, and our good buddy Musk… Continue reading “New MacBook Pros, Vine Dies, Self-Driving Teslas [episode 11]”

Amazon Music Unlimited test drive, Tesla kicking butt, more Pixel thoughts [episode 10]

Episode 10 of Mallercast exists! I have proof. Here, listen:

We try out Amazon Music Unlimited, and high-five Elon Musk… Continue reading “Amazon Music Unlimited test drive, Tesla kicking butt, more Pixel thoughts [episode 10]”

How to rate a podcast 5 stars on iTunes

One of the best things you can do for a podcaster is to give them a 5-star rating on iTunes. However, doing so is a little difficult. You need either an iPhone, an iPad, an iPod touch, or a Windows or Mac computer. Plus, there are several steps required to get the job done. This blog post explains everything you need to do in excruciating detail, so you can actually do it. Continue reading “How to rate a podcast 5 stars on iTunes”

Google clones hardware, SpaceX strikes back, Snapchat looks forward [episode 9]

SpaceX controversy, new Google stuff, and face computers…

How many computers are attached to your head? Continue reading “Google clones hardware, SpaceX strikes back, Snapchat looks forward [episode 9]”

One reason why you shouldn’t buy Google Wifi

Google announced a bunch of new hardware products today, and as I watched their presentation, it seemed clear that they wanted to be taken seriously, once and for all, as a hardware manufacturer. But then I read a statement by a tech journalist that made me question their commitment. Continue reading “One reason why you shouldn’t buy Google Wifi”

SpaceX launches us to Mars, DJI launches a tiny drone [episode 8]

We’ve got a doozy of a show this week….

We talk about SpaceX and their plan to colonize Mars, and enable planet exploration throughout our solar system. Continue reading “SpaceX launches us to Mars, DJI launches a tiny drone [episode 8]”

Funny story about Shannon’s website, Google Trips, Note 7 Recall, Wearing AirPods [episode 7]

NICE! This week’s episode of Mallercast is up! Listen here:

Here’s a link to Shannon’s side business, which is currently not active, but it will be back again soon… babini.co Continue reading “Funny story about Shannon’s website, Google Trips, Note 7 Recall, Wearing AirPods [episode 7]”

Amazon aims for domination with the 2nd Gen Echo Dot

When Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone in 2007, he unveiled several major innovations  but the multitouch interface was by far the most important. It redefined the possibilities of mobile tech. Seven years later, Amazon debuted a product that may have an equally impressive input innovation. However, instead of being a sleek handheld gadget, it was a stark, voice-activated speaker.

Initially, the Amazon Echo was greeted with befuddlement and indifference. Like seeing a smartphone that lacked a hardware keyboard for the first time, a speaker that listened and spoke was a puzzling novelty. Continue reading “Amazon aims for domination with the 2nd Gen Echo Dot”

Amazon Echo Dot review, Siri vs. Alexa, iOS 10 impressions [episode 6]

It’s Thursday, so naturally a new episode of Mallercast is up!

We had two special guests this week: Alexa and Siri! Hear them go head to head, to see which one can correctly bray like a zebra. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Dot review, Siri vs. Alexa, iOS 10 impressions [episode 6]”