Apple seeks RAM in all the wrong places, Jason has two tangents about FileMaker, and we deal with a large load of somewhat puzzling rumors and legal cases.

https://relay.fm/upgrade/627

Upgrade+: Jason ends his run and makes TV recommendations. (Get longer, ad-free episodes at http://getupgradeplus.com)

I just had to get this thought out there.

https://www.theenthusiast.net/303030/

The Kickstarter is over! <big sigh> I’d say “now the work begins” but as Myke tells me, we’ve been working on it for a couple months now. Thanks to all who supported, and if you didn’t, you can still sign up for a membership. We’ll launch later this year! https://designed.fm

Live now!

Join me to celebrate the end of the Kickstarter.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Ik5wt2-4dZ8?is=iWiur5sAmvW9bpW3

I’ll be hanging out on stream for the final countdown of the Designed in California Kickstarter.

🇺🇸 - 07:30 Pacific
🇺🇸 - 09:30 Central
🇺🇸 - 10:30 Eastern
🇬🇧 - 15:30 BST
🇪🇺 - 16:30 CET

Join me then!

https://youtube.com/live/Ik5wt2-4dZ8?feature=share

http://designed.fm

Welp… it’s my turn to #getfedihired:
• Experienced writer, primarily in technology news/reviews/how-tos
• Professional audio and video editing for podcasts, YouTube, shorts
• 20+ years in graphic design
• 8 years as a marketing director
• Computer Science degree
• Based in Ohio, prefer remote work

I can do a lot of things! Email feedback@dgriffinjones.com

We have just 24 hours left to go for our Kickstarter campaign for Designed in California.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/designedincalifornia/designed-in-california-an-apple-history-podcast

If you have delayed, do not delay further!

Apple raised prices! Is this a shocking move, or were Apple products just sneakily affordable before? (And can it be both?) We also parse Mark Gurman's reports on Apple skipping over may M6 chips to go directly to M7.

https://relay.fm/upgrade/626

Upgrade+: The Macworld era ends. (Get longer, ad-free episodes at http://getupgradeplus.com)

🤯

http://designed.fm

@imyke #mykewasright returns!

Called it

https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/26/apple-asks-trump-admin-to-approve-chinese-ram-after-product-price-increases/

Designed in California is now the #9 Most Funded podcast of all time on Kickstarter

🤯

https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/publishing/radio%20&%20podcasts?ref=project_category_badge&sort=most_funded&agg_fields=state&category_id%5B%5D=239&state%5B%5D=upcoming&state%5B%5D=live&state%5B%5D=late_pledge&state%5B%5D=canceled&state%5B%5D=failed&state%5B%5D=successful

One of my favorite things about independent creators is that they preserve stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

So happy to back this project from @jsnell and @imyke and really looking forward to hearing the stories behind the products that shaped so many of us. 🍎

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/designedincalifornia/designed-in-california-an-apple-history-podcast?ref=thanks-copy

Episode 609: You Gotta Be Gud

Apple has increased prices across its Mac and iPad lines, the guys are all on iOS 27 Beta 2, and the Bill of Rickies is amended.

http://relay.fm/connected/609

The Apple II makes its public debut at a landmark event in the history of personal computers, and Steve Jobs truly comes into his own.

https://relay.fm/upgrade/625

Designed in California: An Apple History Podcast
https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/06/24/designed-in-california

☃️ A few comments on classic Mac OS inspired by the latest episode of Upgrade.
https://leancrew.com/all-this/2026/06/Classic/

The ‘Steve the Bearcow’ effect

😳

http://designed.fm

Unveiling our enamel pin design, featuring the Designed in California mascot ‘Steve the Bearcow’

Read more about how this little guy came to life.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/designedincalifornia/designed-in-california-an-apple-history-podcast/posts/4726985