Connected
Technology
About
Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
Episodes
- 602: Computer Too Good
Myke compliments Federico and Stephen discusses a topic with Casey Liss. Apple continues to adjust its Mac lineup, and the hosts have some jobs for John.
- 601: I Love Wrists
In this episode of Connected, Federico, Myke, and Stephen create a tier list of Tim Cook's quotes from the last 15 years. They discuss and rank various quotes from Apple's CEO.
- 600: Tommy Siri
This episode of Connected discusses Apple executive leadership changes, including Tim Cook's retirement announcement and John Ternus becoming Apple CEO. It also covers Apple Clips, a video app for iOS.
- 599: Then I Went a Step Beyond... Actually Two Steps
In this episode of Connected, Myke discusses his recent backup issues, while Federico details his updates to Apple Frames and the creation of a new command line interface. The hosts conclude by sharing their current home screens.
- 598: 8TB of Space in a Trash Can
Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley discuss the top 50 Apple products with Nilay Patel and David Pierce, and also talk about space exploration.
- 597: S-Tier: Jason Snell
In this episode of Connected, Stephen discusses listener feedback, Myke shares his thoughts on the Mac Pro, and Federico talks about his iPhone charging habits. The hosts also explore various links and news related to Apple history and har…
- 596: Something You Might Want to Do on a Sunday
In this episode of Connected, the hosts discuss potential Apple Intelligence updates for WWDC26, the possibility of John Ternus as a future Apple CEO, and recent news regarding Apple Maps ads. They also mention a project featuring a Connec…
- 595: Federico Says “He Will Gone”
In this episode of Connected, Stephen discusses Lil Finder, Myke shares thoughts on the MacBook Neo, and Federico discusses foldable phones. The hosts also cover various Apple-related news and technology topics.
- 594: Vibing at 50 / Warranted But Not Sexy / The Relay Account Has Signed In
Stephen, Federico, and Myke discuss their impressions of the MacBook Neo, the new emoji arriving in iOS 26.4, and the milestone of Apple's 50th anniversary. The hosts also review recent news, including Apple's social media presence and new…
- 593: John Ternus Was Deployed Tactically
The hosts of the Connected podcast review their predictions following Apple's release of several new products, including the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. They also discuss technical details regarding the M5 chips and interviews with Apple's…
- 592: The Rickies (March 2026)
Stephen, Myke, and Federico discuss upcoming Apple product rumors ahead of a planned media event. They also share their predictions for the March 2026 Keynote Rickies.
- 591: Find Your Lost Stephen
The hosts of Connected discuss the upcoming Apple event on March 4, the release of the iOS 26.4 Beta 1, and reports regarding potential future Apple AI-powered devices. Additionally, they cover recent tech news, including product announcem…
- 590: Nooooo (Marked as Resolved)
The hosts discuss current Apple-related news, covering reports of green-tinted iPhone displays, Jony Ive's recent design work for a Ferrari interior, and development challenges with an enhanced version of Siri. The episode also touches on…
- 589: We Are Men of Each Other
In this episode of Connected, the hosts discuss emo AI chatbots, agentic coding features in Xcode 26.3, and participate in a test to determine the "man of the people." The discussion also covers various developments and social trends withi…
- 588: DO NOT Put an AirTag on a Lobster
This episode of Connected covers updates to AirTags, a lawsuit filed by Camo against Apple, and the news that Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With is joining Apple's design team. The hosts also discuss developments regarding personal AI as…
- 587: We're All Confused
In this episode, Myke and Ticci discuss Mark Gurman’s report on Siri's planned updates for 2027 and share their perspectives on Apple and artificial intelligence. They also cover recent developments in personal AI assistants, including the…
- 586: Dashboard Confessions
The hosts discuss beige accessories, the Apple Creator Studio app suite, and its icons. They also explore the implications of Apple potentially integrating Google's foundation models into Siri.
- 585: The Rickies (January 2026)
In this episode of Connected, the hosts review their 2025 predictions and establish new outlooks for 2026. The discussion covers various tech topics, including recent news and developments related to Apple.
- 584: Musical Deck Chairs
In this episode of Connected, the hosts present new awards, review outcomes of past competitions, and make predictions for 2026. John Voorhees and James Thomson join the discussion.
- 583: The 2025 Annies
In this year-end episode of Connected, hosts Federico, Stephen, and Myke review the events of each month in 2025 using the Ticci Scale. They also discuss various tech industry headlines from the past year.
- 582: The Biggest Chunk of the Smallest Chunk
In this episode of Connected, the hosts discuss recent leadership changes at Apple and explore the landscape of music streaming services. The show also features another installment of The Quizzies.
- 581: I'm Going to LoveFrom
Myke, Federico, and Stephen discuss recent departures at Apple, including Alan Dye and John Giannandrea. They also address listener follow-up and explore the definition of the modern iPhone.
- 580: Lick It Twice
Federico Viticci and Myke Hurley discuss rumors regarding iOS 27, the potential benefits of discretion for Sam Altman and Jony Ive, and share their reflections on technology.
- 579: Put a Snack in There
The hosts discuss their experiences with Apple Intelligence, a new accessory review, and a look at a new Google product. Additionally, Stephen discusses his hiring process in this episode of the Connected podcast.
- 578: A Healthy Computing Lifestyle
In this episode of Connected, the hosts mark the tenth anniversary of the iPad Pro by discussing its evolution and limitations. Additionally, they explore the concept of the iPhone Pocket.
- 577: Big Boy American Man
In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest updates and OS versions within the Apple ecosystem, including rumors surrounding Siri, Apple Intelligence, and potential Google Gemini integration. The conversation also touches on recent softw…
- 576: A Buffer of Forgiveness
Federico and Stephen discuss the return of the Pebble smartwatch, rumors surrounding the iPad mini, and considerations regarding the size of the iPhone Pro Max. The episode also covers additional content available through Connected Pro.
- 575: The Brooklyn iPad
In this episode, the hosts discuss their thoughts on the M5 iPad Pro, recent updates to iOS 26.1 beta, and other tech updates. The show also includes information on the show's sponsors and links to related articles and previous episodes.
- 574: Inspired by the Pouch
The hosts discuss the discontinuation of the Clips app and the announcement of the M5 chip for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. The episode also covers various Apple-related news, including iPhone 17 hardware details and new device f…
- 573: Grand Central Dispatch for the Planet
Federico and Myke discuss new iPadOS 26.1 beta features and the implications of apps being integrated into ChatGPT.
- 572: Unbelievably, It Has Happened Again
Myke and Stephen discuss recently surfaced Apple hardware leaks and share their perspectives on the iPhone.
- 571: Touch Bar It Out of Existence
The hosts discuss their impressions of the iPhone 17 Pros, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3. Additionally, they cover topics including Imran Chaudhri's role at HP and various recent developments in iOS, iPadOS, and Apple hardware.
- 570: The Hardest Bug
In this episode of Connected, Federico and guest John Voorhees discuss recent HomePod rumors, the OS 26 releases, and conceptualize an Apple gaming console. The hosts also cover various topics related to Apple software ecosystem updates.
- 569: Swept Away for 72 Hours
The hosts of Connected review their predictions for Apple's September 2025 event, grading their picks for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, Apple Watches, and AirPods. They also discuss recent news regarding Spotify's lossless streamin…
- 568: The Rickies (September 2025)
Ahead of Apple's September event, Federico, Myke, and Stephen discuss their predictions for the upcoming iPhone announcements. The hosts also review various tech industry news items, including recent reports on iPhone cases and new app lau…
- 567: Always DTC
Federico, Myke, and Stephen discuss various technology and productivity topics in this episode of Connected. The discussion includes smart rings, Apple news, and personal technology projects.
- 566: True UK Elephant
The hosts of Connected discuss follow-ups on singing stuffed animals, software betas, and autumnal predictions. The episode also features troubleshooting advice, listener questions, and segments with guests Glenn Fleishman, John Voorhees,…
- 565: Podcasts in Action
In this episode of Connected, Stephen and Myke discuss the Cassette iOS app, using Apple Watch Water Lock, updates to CarPlay in iOS 26, and rumors regarding an entry-level MacBook.
- 564: Would Snell as Sweet
In this episode of Connected, Jason Snell joins hosts Stephen and Myke for a discussion covering hard drives, window management, and charts.
- 563: oooooooohhhoooohhhhooohhhoooohhhhoooohhhoooohhh
The hosts discuss reports regarding potential iPhone 17 color options and review each other's macOS Dock configurations. The episode also includes a list of sponsor information and links related to the discussed topics.
- 562: Tech Boomers
This episode discusses the return of Liquid Glass in Beta 4 and examines new updates and resources, including Unicode 17.0 emoji and AppleCare One.
- 561: The Stephenlympics
John Voorhees joins Federico Viticci and Myke Hurley to discuss predictions for Stephen Hackett's future activities in this episode of the Connected podcast. The hosts also cover various tech news, including iPhone 17 color leaks and new Q…
- 560: I Wanna Put the Beast on My Face
This episode of Connected discusses new Samsung folding phones, updates to Liquid Glass, and Apple's new COO. The hosts also review various recent tech industry announcements and developments.
- 559: Chart Man
This episode of Connected covers Apple Music's 10th anniversary, potential future updates to Siri, and rumors about the A18 Pro chip in Macs. The hosts also provide a grading for the 2024 Ticcilympics.
- 558: A Podcast Drive-Thru
In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences with tech updates and new hardware, followed by a listener Q&A session covering WWDC and Apple's app strategy.
- 557: From a Place of Passion
In this episode of Connected, Federico interviews Craig Federighi regarding the evolution and future of the iPad. The hosts also discuss Myke starting a blog and Stephen's hopes for change.
- 556: The Last Thing You Touch
In this episode of Connected, the hosts discuss the results of their WWDC25 predictions, known as "The Rickies," and review news emerging from the conference. The episode also features the awarding of a trophy.
- 555: The Rickies (June 2025)
In this episode of Connected, hosts Myke, Federico, and Stephen discuss their predictions ahead of WWDC25 and Apple’s upcoming product announcements. The episode also includes links to resources regarding WWDC25, UI design, and macOS suppo…
- 554: It Was Felty
This episode of Connected discusses the new AI-powered assistant Sky, created by the original developers of Shortcuts. The hosts also cover various Apple-related news, including recent reporting on hardware and software developments.
- 553: We Have Jony Ive at Home
The hosts discuss Fortnite's return to the App Store, Google I/O announcements, and news regarding OpenAI and Jony Ive. The episode concludes with a conversation about personal feelings.