Old's Cool — A Retro Tech Podcast

On this week's show, Stephen and Daniel discuss Apple in all its current messy glory. The company has just released a spate of products, from the mature and dependable iPhone 18 Pro to the troubled iPhone Duo to the interesting and unproven HomeView to the ultra-expensive MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display (say that 10 times fast). What do they all have in common? They're not directly dependent on Apple becoming an AI company to succeed. The guys discuss the parallels and differences to Apple in the 90s and today, and where they need to go from here.Also on the show: Alphabet's Q3 was a bit of a mixed bag, but it provides further proof that Google's self-disruption with AI Mode and AI Overviews is not going to resolve itself anytime soon.Show notes and links:Google had a very good, very bad Q3I’ve used the Pixel 11 Pro XL and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s ecosystem isn’t enough anymore

On this week's show, Stephen and Daniel talk fall's stacked gaming lineup, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, and Switch Sports Resort. Why, did you think there was another one worth talking about?Plus, IT'S ALIVE! Stephen finally has his Palm V working again after 25 years and it's all thanks to his best and most expensive friend, Codex.Finally, is the iPhone Duo the phone of the year? Yes, but only one half of it.Show notes and linksFoldables are about to get huge (9to5Google)iPhone Duo review: The future is foldable (9to5Mac)Unboxing a New Palm V in 2022 - Factory Sealed for Over 20 Years! (StevealiciousTech on YouTube)Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.

On this week's episode, Stephen and Daniel discuss the downfall of niche digital media in light of Android Central's shutdown and the reshaping of the media landscape in general. Plus, Stephen falls in love with his AI agent, and Daniel tries not to let Paw Patrol into his house — again.Show notes and links:Gemini 4 Argon must reverse Google's AI inertia (and an ode to Android Central)---Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.

The boys are back in town (literally and figuratively) after some much-needed R&R. This week marks season 2 of Old's Cool (why? why not) and Stephen and Daniel talk about the new Motorola Signature 27 and how any company not named Apple or Samsung is going to have a tough time competing in this economy.Plus, the iPhone Duo, the latest AI news, and lots more.-----Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.

On this week's show, Stephen and Daniel review the new Pixel 11 series and talk about Google's place in the smartphone market. Daniel is a lot warmer on the Pixel 11 than many of his peers, but Google doesn't care either way — it's after bigger fish than tech reviewers.And they discuss this new Luddite Crew, a group of young people who embracing flip phones — or no phones at all. Now this is a movement the guys can get behind!Show notes and links:The trials and tribulations of reviewing a Pixel (9to5Google)Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight (9to5Google)Gen Z's new anti-tech rebellion: making eye contact and listening to each other (Business Insider)Cranky Geeks 1987 - John C Dvorak (YouTube)---Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.

In this week's show, Stephen and Daniel dive into Google's Pixel 11 launch, a successful release that happened right next to the biggest shakeup to its org chart in years. Can Google's Pixel grow its market share in the AI age?---Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.

After a week off, Stephen and Daniel review the new Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 and burn Daniel's terrible taste in DIY phone cases. Plus, the latest AI scandals and trends.Show notes and links:Phones are getting fun (and weird) again - 9to5GoogleEveryone thinks the iPhone Ultra will crush Samsung. They’re wrong - Android Authority---Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.

On this episode, Stephen and Daniel dive into Samsung's recent Unpacked event where it launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. What makes the new Fold 8 so interesting, and why does it matter that it's launching just months before Apple's rumored iPhone Ultra foldable? That's not a rhetorical question, we're asking you.Show notes and links:After using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, I'm left with one expensive question (Android Authority)Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time [Video] (9to5Google)This might be the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Fold in their new colors [Gallery] (9to5Google)---Feedback or comments? Email us at theoldscoolcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @theoldscoolcast too.