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This week the Leah and A.J. discuss the first week with their new phones, what they love/hate about Nike’s new self-lacing shoe and A.J. gives a review of new budget Bluetooth headphones. Integrate Topics Leah: Vote!A.J.: Anker Soundbuds Sport Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Our new iPhones: iPhone Comparison, via Apple Nike's Self-Lacing Shoes: Nike's self-lacing sneakers finally go on sale November 28th, via The Verge Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 Manifests the Unimaginable, via Nike

This week A.J. and Leah make sense of Apple’s new iPhone and watch announcement, explain which PlayStation 4 you should purchase and fail to understand cell phone contracts. Integrate Topics Leah: Shopping AroundA.J.: Eero Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Apple Event: Apple Store Rebranding, via The Verge iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple Watch Series 2 are now available to preorder, via 9to5Mac Sony: PS4 FAQ, via Sony Sony PS4 Neo/Slim Announcement, via The Verge

This week the Integrate crew discusses the virtues of going to electronics stores in person and lays out the latest details on Apple's upcoming iPhone and iOS 10 launch. Integrate Topics Leah: Crock Pot/Slow CookerA.J.: Luuup Litter Box Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Best Buy: Best Buy Earnings Report, via Marketplace iOS 10 & Apple's Upcoming iPhone Release: iOS 10 Anker SoundBuds

This week Leah gives some tips for creating GIFs on the fly, while A.J. discusses the upcoming MacBook Pros and provides some laptop purchasing advice. Integrate Topics Leah: WazeA.J.: The Power of Habit Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes We all need GIF makers: GIF Brewery Giphy Capture Giffing Tool Gifster DO NOT BUY A LAPTOP RIGHT NOW!!!: New MacBook Pros, via 9to5Mac

This week Leah talks about why some Washington Comcast customers might be getting a refund, and A.J. discusses Dropbox's newest competitor. Integrate Topics Leah: ChromecastA.J.: Prompt (2) This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Ermm?.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Washington's Attorney General Sues Comcast: Washington state suing Comcast over repair fees, credit checks, via The Seattle Times The Lawsuit The Real Life Pied Piper: Upthere cloud service reveals pricing & storage details as it leaves beta, via 9to5Mac Upthere Pied Piper

This week Leah gives some tips to help you get through one of life’s most stressful tasks - moving, and A.J. talks about his experience with Playstation VR. Integrate Topics Leah: CostcoA.J.: Pokemon (Yellow Version) Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Moving Sucks Uhaul's Moving Help Regulators Like Self-Driving Cars: U.S. Won't Impede Self-Driving Cars, via The Wall Street Journal Telsa Autopilot Crash Images, via The Verge

This week A.J. and Leah discuss the finer points of phone buying and how to pick a good pair of tennis shoes. Then Leah gives her first look at what she expects from her transition to Google Fiber. Integrate Topics Leah: Opera Web BrowserA.J.: 3D Chess Game Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Upgrading Phones: What Will Leah Buy? LG Nexus 5X Unlocked Smartphone, via Amazon iPhone A.J. Tries to Buy Tennis Shoes: [Under Armour Cluchfit Drive 2] (http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:247907/sku:58143011/under-armour-clutchfit-drive-2-mens/black/silver/?cm) Leah's Running Shoes, via Saucony Google Fiber Internet & TV: Google Fiber

This week on Integrate Leah tells the guys about a new bot that can make dating in 2016 a little less scary, A.J. questions Tesla's offer to buy Solar City and Mikah walks over the ins and outs of the new Unicode standard (in a British accent). Integrate Topics Leah: Misfit RayA.J.: TextGrabberMikah: Bitcam Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Dating in 2016 is scary: Ghostbot Tesla Goes Solar: Tesla makes offer to buy Elon Musk-backed SolarCity, via The Verge Women Run Too: Unicode 9.0:

This week the Integrate crew shames Mark Zuckerberg for his poor password hygiene, A.J. finally realizes VR is awesome, and they all reveal their travel tricks and tips. Integrate Topics Leah: Our GroceriesA.J.: TSA PrecheckMikah: Coffitivity This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Blurb.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes DaDaDa: Password Strength, via XKCD DaDaDa Virtual Reality: Should you buy an HTC Vive right now?, via The Verge Enter to win an HTC Vive and ASUS Gaming Desktop from VRHeads!, via VRHeads Travel Tips: Traveling with technology: Gadgets and apps worth bringing on your trip overseas, via TechnoLeah What's in Mikah's WWDC 2016 gear bag?, via iMore Cocoon Brand Web Thing

This week Leah, A.J., and Mikah pray for the end of passwords, buy discounted Xbox Ones, and read the MacBook Pro tea leaves. Integrate Topics Leah: GboardA.J.: WiFi CallingMikah: Fast.com This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Squim.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Windows Passwords: Microsoft Is Tired Of Your Horrible Passwords, via Newsy Another Day, Another Hack: 117 Million LinkedIn Emails And Passwords, via Motherboard LeakedSource Analysis of MySpace.com Hack, via LeakedSource Xbox One Prices: Xbox One price drops to $299 ahead of 'slim' console rumor for E3, via The Verge MacBook Pro Rumors: Spy photos all but confirm 2016 MacBook Pro’s OLED touchpad, via Cult of Mac

This week Leah, A.J., and Mikah discuss alleged Fitbit inaccuracies, break down the Facebook political "scandal", and explain the updates coming to Twitter. Integrate Topics Leah: Pencil by FiftyThreeA.J.: NotionMikah: Nest Cam This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Tootles.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Petcube DogTV Fitbit Inaccuracies: Study claims Fitbit trackers are 'highly inaccurate', via CNBC Facebook Politics: Facebook changes algorithms but denies allegations of anti-conservative bias, via The Telegraph Facebook news selection is in hands of editors not algorithms, documents show, via The Guardian Twitter Updates: Coming soon: express even more in 140 characters, via Twitter No, Twitter's update won't make all your replies public, via iMore When Media Twitter tries to explain new Twitter rules, via News Cat GIF

This week A.J., Mikah, and new host Leah Becerra get excited about 360º audio for virtual reality, talk pros and cons of the MacBook, and dissect Amazon’s decision to take on Netflix. Integrate Topics Leah: LinkedIn StudentsA.J.: QNAPMikah: Doxie Go Plus Produced by A.J. FeatherThis episode of Integrate is not sponsored by BirdPress.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Leah on Twitter Leah’s website The famous Batman plushie ElephantDrive Huawei VR: Of course Huawei is making a Gear VR rival, via Engadget The New MacBook: MacBook Amazon Versus Netflix: Amazon Ups the Ante on Streaming Video, Challenging Netflix, via The Wall Street Journal

This week A.J. makes a confession that leaves Mikah shouting, then they share their thoughts on the recent Apple event, and round things off with a discussion of PlayStation Vue and cord-cutting. Integrate Topics A.J.: Lines the GameMikah: VELCRO Cable Ties Produced by Katie HilerThis episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Sleeevd.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Donate to the ASPCA Apogee ONE Smaller iPad Pro: 9.7-inch iPad Pro Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter Apple 29W USB-C Power Adapter iPhone SE: 4-inch iPhone SE PlayStation Vue: PlayStation Vue The Cord Cutter’s Guide, via The Verge Sony PlayStation Vue review: Cut the cable TV cord, keep the channels and DVR, via CNET

This week A.J. and Mikah laugh at the thought of “cyber pathogens,” they figure out what Apple will announce based solely on the press invite, and warn everyone against force-quitting their apps. Integrate Topics A.J.: Fluid BrowserMikah: Scanbot Produced by Katie HilerMusic provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Cyber Pathogens: What’s a 'cyber pathogen'? San Bernardino DA baffles security community, via The Guardian Apple Event Speculation: Apple’s March Event Apple’s March 21st ‘Let us loop you in’ event is official: 4-inch iPhone SE + 9.7-inch iPad Pro & much more expected, via 9to5Mac Force-Quitting Apps: Closing Apps To Save Battery Life On iOS Is Still A Myth, via Newsy

This week A.J. and Mikah review McDonald’s new VR Happy Meal headset, discuss the Internet of DUMB things, and talk about Mikah’s new toy. Integrate Topics A.J.: iTunes Smart PlaylistsMikah: Scanbot Produced by Katie HilerThis episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Ümbrella.Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes McDonald’s VR Headset: Happy Goggles, the Evolution of the Happy Meal McDonald's Is Making A Happy Meal Box That Turns Into A VR Headset, via Newsy Wi-Fi Water Pitchers: The Machines Have Won: Even Water Pitchers Have Wi-Fi Now, via Newsy Amazon and Brita team up for Wi-Fi water pitchers, via The Verge Oombrella Mikah’s New Toy: iPad Pro Tayasui Sketches+ Smart Keyboard

This week A.J. and Mikah discuss Google Gmailify’ing your inbox, break down the Apple vs. FBI drama, and round things off with a discussion of Twitter’s latest updates [GIFs, Timelines, and video DMs]. Integrate Topics A.J.: Throat Coat Tea Mikah: PointOut Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by LockBox. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Gmailify: Gmailify: The best of Gmail, without an @gmail address, via Google Airmail Polymail Outlook Mail Apple VS. FBI: A Message to Our Customers, via Apple, Tim Cook Apple Versus the FBI, Understanding iPhone Encryption, the Risks for Apple and Encryption, via Stratechery Google CEO Sundar Pichai backs Tim Cook over Apple-FBI controversy, via VentureBeat Twitter Updates: Introducing GIF search on Twitter, via Twitter Videos in Your Direct Messages, via Twitter / Jack Dorsey Never miss important Tweets from peo

This week A.J. and Mikah complain about Facebook battery drain, dig into Google’s virtual reality plans, and rage about Twitter culture. Integrate Topics A.J.: Grammarly Mikah: Copied Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Red Smock. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Facebook Battery Drain: It turns out uninstalling Facebook for Android is pretty great, via Android Central Uninstalling Facebook app saves up to 15% of iPhone battery life, via The Guardian Google Virtual Reality: Google pushes further into virtual reality with new headset, via Financial Times Twitter’s Timeline: Twitter To Introduce Algorithmic Timeline As Soon As Next Week, via BuzzFeed Jack’s Tweet #1 Jack’s Tweet #2

This week A.J. and Mikah welcome the future of the music industry, thanks to streaming music numbers counting toward RIAA certificates; they monitor the stock market to see if Google maintains its lead over Apple; and they ponder the point of Instagram’s original serialized thriller. Integrate Topics A.J.: Exogear ExoMount Touch CD Slot Car Mount Mikah: Airmail Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by MyQuil. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Cartoon Cast #6: Very Official Fart Meetings Polymail Streaming Goes Platinum: The RIAA Finally Bows to Streaming, Making 17 Artists’ Albums Go Gold and Platinum, via Vulture RIAA Debuts Album Award With Streams, via RIAA Google (Briefly) Beats Apple: Google parent Alphabet passes Apple market cap at the open, via CNBC Alphabet (Aka Google) Isn't Making Money On Moonshots Just Yet, via Newsy Instagram Launches

This week A.J. and Mikah discuss those juicy iPhone 5se rumors, they explain why they’re not bothered by Uber tracking its drivers, and A.J. tries to find a new on-site backup system. Integrate Topics A.J.: Adobe Voice Mikah: PillPack Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Sleevd. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes Isometric on Relay FM iPhone 5se: ‘iPhone 5se’ likely to have faster A9/M9 chips & always-on Siri, come in 16/64GB capacities, via 9to5Mac Is Apple Developing A Smaller iPhone?, via Newsy Apple iPhone Sales Grow at Slowest Rate Ever, via The Wall Street Journal Uber Tracks Its Drivers: Uber Using Smartphone Gyrometer Data To Monitor Speeding Drivers, via TechCrunch On-site Backups: Backblaze CrashPlan Drobo WD - My Cloud Mirror 6TB External Hard Drive

This week A.J. and Mikah are joined by special guest Andy Ihnatko! Andy explains how he integrates his Apple and Google gadgets, and shares a few life hacks along the way. Find Andy on Twitter and on Relay FM's Material podcast. Integrate Topics Andy: OmniOutliner A.J.: Notability Mikah: Microsoft Selfie Produced by Katie Hiler This episode of Integrate is not sponsored by Moocycle. Music provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com. Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes. Links and Show Notes If Prostheses Were Shoes, They'd Have Been Updated Already Mikah interviews a robot at CES Samsung GALAXY S3 More Chinese supply chain reports claim Apple has dropped the 3.5 mm headphone jack for iPhone 7, will rely on wireless, via 9to5Mac iPad Pro and Apple Pencil The one where Yasmine Evjen was on Integrate Apple Watch complications Moto 360 Avowed Apple fan Jeb Bush realizes his Apple Watch can take phone calls, via The Verge Bush Encounters the Super