Dreams & Streams

Dreams & Streams

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado July 30, 2025 Duration: 34:45
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On this episode of Pop Tech Jam, El Kaiser and JD discuss expert reaction to Apple’s iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe public betas, as well as a handful of other headlines from around the tech world. The hosts also share thoughts on 2025’s crop of summer movies and streaming TV. All this and more when you click Play on PTJ 383!

·      ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Sets Season 5 Premiere Date (The Hollywood Reporter)

·      First Look: macOS Tahoe Public Beta (Six Colors)

·      First Look: iOS 26 Public Beta (Six Colors)

·      iPhone 17 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 16 New Features (MacRumors)

·      iPhone 17 And iPhone 17 Air Unprecedented Design Changes Revealed in New Leak (Forbes)

·      Apple rumored to release 6 new iPhone models starting next year — including iPhone Fold (Tom's Guide)

·      Apple Announces 'AppleCare One' Subscription Plan for Multiple Devices (MacRumors)

·      Meta will no longer accept political, election or issue ads in EU (Axios)

·      Meta Unveils Wristband for Controlling Computers With Hand Gestures (The New York Times)

·      DuckDuckGo becomes first browser to add AI image filter — here's what you need to know (Tom’s Guide)

·      Microsoft Gets Out of the Movie and TV Business: How to Save Everything You Bought (PCMag)

·      The Microsoft Store versions of Office apps are being discontinued (PCWorld)

·      After Underwhelming Box Office Run, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning Sets Digital Release Date (With Bonus Features) (CBR.com)

·      James Gunn blames ‘anti-American sentiment’ for Superman’s box office haul (The Independent)

·      “Wednesday” Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix (Variety)

·      “Fantastic Four: First Steps” (Marvel)

·      You Need to Cancel All of Your Streaming Services (Cord Cutter News)


Tune into POP | TECH | JAM for a weekly conversation that feels like grabbing a coffee with friends who are just as obsessed with the latest streaming series as they are with the inner workings of a new gadget. Hosts J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado steer this independent audio magazine, blending sharp commentary on movies and television with insightful, accessible discussions about the technology shaping how we experience all that culture. Each episode is a deliberate mash-up, finding the unexpected connections between a trending app and a classic film, or how a breakthrough in tech might influence the next must-watch show. You'll hear thoughtful reviews, dig into news that matters across these intertwined worlds, and get a sense of the genuine curiosity and rapport the hosts bring to every topic. This podcast thrives on that energetic mix, creating a space that’s both informative and engaging without ever taking itself too seriously. It’s less a formal broadcast and more of a dynamic, ongoing jam session-hence the name-where pop culture and digital life collide in entertaining and thought-provoking ways.
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