Ok we get it. There was a lot to hate about 2017. But we're not going to dwell on that! This is the episode where we talk about a whole bunch of the great stuff that 2017 gave us. Like the eclipse! Remember the eclipse? That was pretty cool, right? If you haven't listened to the episode yet, I recommend you turn around now because what's listed below could technically count of a spoiler. Otherwise, it's a neatly compiled list of some of our favorite things that hopefully you will enjoy as well. Music (spotify links) Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book Logic - Everybody HONNE - Warm on a Cold Night Lupe Fiasco - DROGAS Light Taylor Swift - reputation Podcasts Reconcilable Differences FiveThirtyEight Politics Pod Save America /Filmcast Babysitter’s Club Club Apps (iOS app store links) Overcast Snapchat News Focos Slack 1Password Square Cash YouTube Stephen Colbert Hot Ones Casey Nesitat

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#85 - Exchanging Digital Dollars

This week, your heroes have put together an episode of Techdown that is almost surely record-breaking in length as well as quality! We briefly review the latest IT remake, talk about wireless mesh networks and then go whole hog into a discussion of the announcements that Apple has bestowed upon us on this day. We're talking cellular watches, 4K Apple Tvs, and iPhones of the X and 8 varieties. It's a shame that so much of the info in this event leaked ahead of time, but I think we've managed to be excited nonetheless! Kaumpbowl 2017 results Camelizer The word we were looking for was "Snarky" John Rambo Made With ARKit Twitter In case you missed it, video of Apple's special event

#84 - Sending out selfies willy nilly

The handsomest podcasters in all of tech are back to talk summer trips, fantasy football, and an upcoming Apple event that's more hotly anticipated than any in recent memory. We're fairly confident about a lot of things that are going to be announced next week, but there's definitely a lot to be excited about. And Apple is really good about using events like this to market features in such a way that they go from "Huh. That could be cool." to "Whoa I gotta have that take all my money!" in the blink of an eye. Spoilers, gosh! Weird that they call it a keynote Tahquamenon Mahna mahna

#83 - Sitting on That One All Summer

This week our heroes discuss running around and throwing colors in Ypsilanti, drinking beer in Ypsilanti, and dropping our phones onto the sidewalk in (you guessed it) Ypsilanti. We also discuss some video games and how iPads are the future of computing, which I wouldn't are is Ypsilanti-related per se. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite batch of Woodford Reserve, dim the lights, and come along with us on this grand experience we like to call Techdown. Bourbon Gents #14 "Mr Pie's High Rye" CBW Nakey SUPER HOT SUPER HOT

#82 - Bourbon Nation

Perhaps the cruelest trick Apple has ever pulled was providing recording studios at WWDC in hour long blocks after a keynote that's over two hours long and jam-packed with discussable material. Given that Aaron and I aren't used to dealing with time constraints like these, we apologize if this episode seems rushed. On the plus side though, Apple has really good recording equipment which makes me sound great. But somehow, we managed to hit all the big WWDC keynote topics including new Macs and iPads, AR, VR, High Sierra, iOS 11, and the introduction of the HomePod. We also make time to talk about cats, and the results of our first draft.  Hold onto your hats, because this episode is a humdinger. New Macs 10.5" iPad Pro iOS 11 High Sierra HomePod Domino Kaump

#81 - WWDC Keynote Reactions

Our first draft! I've been a big fan of doing drafts on podcasts ever since I started listening to The Incomparable and it's definitely something I've wanted to bring to Techdown for a while. I'm pumped that Aaron was on board to try something new, and I think the result was highly entertaining. It also allows us to raise our WWDC expectations (so that they can be dashed in a couple of days) and to look like fools when the things we predict don't end up coming to fruition. Good times.Adam's PicksAaron's PicksWe also have our first Mail Time this episode, which I believe went splendidly. I don't want to spoil anything about it in the episode notes, so I'll just say that Aaron is really really good at giving gifts and this was no exception. You'll have to listen to find outOur inspiration, Upgrade's 2017 WWDC DraftiOS 11 Concept Video by Federico Viticci and Sam BeckettIf you can't get enough draft goodness, here's a classic one from The IncomparableOur Mail Time inspiration, Casey NesitatNot like "joust", not like "roost"

#80 - WWDC Keynote Draft 2017

There's been a lot going on lately, and your team of crack podcasters is on the case! In this episode, we discuss tackle video games, the Mac Pro, and WWDC. We also hit upon fun things word pronunciation and TV shows that can't be discussed without spoiling anything and... hey wait! Where are you going!? Stick around and we promise that it will be worth your while. Tooth fairy for macOS FU Love you Yahtzeecat I was hoping that this wasn't really a thing and that Aaron had actually made it all up

#79 - All in on digital

This week, our endearing hosts discuss Pets and Pins, Snapchat Spectacles, Binge, The Oscars, and Playstation VR. Techdown episodes are always jam packed, but this one is about as jam packed as they come. I mean, just look at that list of topics down below. Impressive, to say the least. The Inkaumprable Robot or not Pets + Pins = Very Success Watch, wallet, these, something else Binge v1.5 Release Notes Realm.io: Come for the shirts, stay for the data persistence Hidden Figures: NASA does in fact employ female engineers La La Land: Here's to the ones that dream of winning best picture Best Pictures of the last 10 years Arrival: What's the circle shape for "great movie"? Moonlight wins best picture in dramatic fashion Robots Rescue: The best 10 minutes in VR?  I Expect You to Die: I certainly fulfilled those expectations

#78 - Techno Lost A Toe

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