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486: AI Browsers & Apple Silicon M5

October 27th, 2025  |  36 mins 58 secs

Let's talk ChatGPT Atlas and the broader AI browser space. We also look into the new Vision Pro with a M5 processor! Time to upgrade?

471: Cracking Open VS Code AI Agent Mode Code

July 14th, 2025  |  55 mins 48 secs

Frank has explored the VS Code AI Chat Agent Mode code base. We discuss.

470: AI Assisted Coding, .NET MAUI 10, and CarPlay for Everyone

July 7th, 2025  |  59 mins 28 secs

It's lightning topic time! AI Assisted Coding, Archiving a Library, .NET MAUI XAML in .NET 10, 1 Month of Switch 2, CarPlay Live Activities, and new .NET MAUI 10 features.

A chat with Larry Osterman on Microsoft's Transformation, AI, & Interviewing

April 17th, 2025  |  13 mins 49 secs

I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the one and only Larry Osterman during the Microsoft 50th anniversary celebration to talk about his development journey, Microsoft's leadership transformation over the year, some of his favorite stories from his time at Microsoft, and of course how AI is transforming his every day life and work.

450: AI Agents, Hottest Reloading, & Apple Notes in 2025

February 17th, 2025  |  45 mins

GitHub Copilot Agent Mode is here! We talk new hot reloading capabilities, more AI in Apple Notes, and overheating our Mac minis!

411: AI 4o, Google I/O, .NET Aspire, & #XamarinGaveMe

May 20th, 2024  |  42 mins 5 secs

OpenAI and Google are back with some new AI models that can talk to each other! .NET Aspire is getting close to release and Xamarin end of life is here, so we reflect back.

377: .NET 8, Surface, Copilot AI, & iOS 17 are Here!

September 25th, 2023  |  53 mins 57 secs

Wow, what a week! Not only did the new iPhones release, so did iOS 17! We break down what developer need to know and what new features they may want to implement. We also discuss the latest in .NET 8 with the release candidates available and the Microsoft Surface and AI event where Copilot was launched!

220: Apple Event Recap - Apple Watch Series 6 & New iPad Air

September 21st, 2020  |  57 mins 33 secs

apple, apple fitness, event, ipad, new ipad, watchos 7, xamarin

We are back with a full breakdown of last week's exciting Apple event. We break down all of the highlights around the new Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7, Apple Fitness+, Apple One, and the New iPad Air.

490: SwiftUI, SwiftData, Apple Intelligence, All In VS Code??!?!

November 24th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

In this episode, James and Frank explore the intersection of Apple's SwiftUI, SwiftData, and Apple Intelligence. They dive into Frank's inspiring work on the Clean Room app, discussing macOS and Windows UI similarities and the untapped power of modern computers. The conversation shifts to Apple's growing API ecosystem, highlighting how these tools enhance Mac capabilities without extra costs. From maximizing Mac performance to using AI for podcast automation, the episode is a deep dive into leveraging Apple's ecosystem for productivity and creativity. Don't miss this episode for insights on optimizing Mac usage and harnessing AI's potential in development and beyond.

496: All The Holiday Hacks

January 5th, 2026  |  1 hr 12 mins

We kicked off 2026 by sharing our best holiday hacks—everything from ruthless cable management and a one‑cord Thunderbolt dock to rescuing a 2008 Microsoft Surface coffee‑table via reverse‑engineering. James walks through shipping apps and .NET MAUI migrations, plus the messy reality of Android key stores and Google Play signing. Frank demos AI-powered “vibe coding”: generating Christmas cards, quick throwaway apps, and a native BabySmash prototype. We also spotlight Oh My Posh (and James’s sweet visual configurator) and two handy web tools—myfirenumber.com and pdf-diff.com. Tune in for practical hardware tips, app‑store survival strategies, and realistic ways AI can speed small projects from idea to shipped product—plus a few entertaining tech stories along the way.