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502: Rectified Flow Revolution - AI Image Generation Gets Smarter
February 16th, 2026 | 48 mins 55 secs
Discover the machine learning breakthrough changing everything: rectified flow. Frank breaks down how this revolutionary technique replaces 1,000-step diffusion with just 10, delivering faster and higher-quality image and video generation. Learn why major players are adopting it and how it's democratizing AI for everyday creators.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.