Drk Mode
Drk Mode is a podcast hosted by Luke Miani and Noah Rubin, two self-proclaimed technology experts. They offer advice and insights on tech topics, and the show is broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch every Sunday at 6 PM PT.
Episodes
Episode 156: To Pro or not to Pro
The guys discuss the newly-released iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and consider the future of the iPhone lineup.
Episode 155: A new iPhone enters the Fold
The iPhone event is just a few days away! Let's discuss last-minute leaks and rumors. Join us on September 9 30 minutes before Apple's Event for LIVE commentary! https://clnmy.com/join-macpaw-discord
Episode 154: Time to Fold
Lets talk iPhone Fold- does this thing have a chance?
Episode 153: Tech Summer
The guys talk about Apple fall event rumors and price increases affecting the entire tech market.
Episode 152: RAMpocalypse
The guys discuss Apple's recent price increases and the overall state of the economy and tech industry.
Episode 151: WWDC Awaits
The guys discuss WWDC rumors the evening before the big event.
Episode 150: 2 in a row
The guys discuss their thoughts about Apple. Crazy, right? This episode was recorded on April 12th but I forgot to upload it. My bad. - Noah
Episode 149: One Neo to rule them all
The boys discuss the new MacBook Neo. Is it a steal or a disappointment? Listen in to find out!
Episode 147: Where we are.
The guys discuss where we're at in 2026...
Episode 146: 2026 might be a banger...
The guys discuss all of the Macs that are rumored to come in 2026 and help Noah decide if he should keep his new MacBook Air.
Episode 145: 2025 Year in Review
With a surprise in person appearance from Noah, we rank every single apple product that came out this year and discuss what's to come in 2026
Episode 144: iPhone Sock
The guys discuss the new iPhone Pocket (welcome back, iPod sock) and rumors of a new entry-level MacBook.
Episode 143: Techtober is Over
The guys discuss Apple's Air strategy and rumors of the iPhone Fold.
Episode 142: Apple Silicon is COOKING
The new launch of Apple's M5 chip has brought a shocking amount of performance upgrades- lets unpack the rapid pace at which Apple is advancing their silicon
Episode 140: To Air or Not To Air
The guys talk about the new iPhones and debate if the Air is the way to go.
Episode 139: Apple Awe Dropping Event Predictions!
The guys discuss everything they're expecting (and hoping) to see at the Apple Event on Tuesday.
Episode 138: iPHONE SEASON
iPhone season approaches, so we're back to break down this summer's leaks and rumors!
Episode 137: Liquid Glass (with Sam Kohl!)
The guys (and Sam!) discuss everything that was announced at WWDC25 and Sam spills some tea.
Episode 136: Last minute WWDC analysis with Sam Kohl
Sam from Appletrack joins us as we analyze Apple's recent behavior and expectations ahead of WWDC 2025
Episode 135: Is Apple a Dinosaur?
The guys discuss Apple's outdated media policy and how not being able to take criticism is reflecting poorly on the brand.
Episode 134: WWDC around the corner...
With a month to go, can Apple pull themselves out of their buggy software slump?
Episode 133: Something in the Air
The guys discuss Noah's MacBook Air experiment and the value proposition of entry-level Macs before devolving into a debate over natural scrolling
Episode 132: Spring has Sprung
Special in person episode with focus on iPhone 17 and AI (ugh)
Episode 131: M3 Ultra & MacBook Air
The guys discuss the confusing M3 Ultra chip, the new MacBook Air, and (surprisingly enough) the 2015 MacBook.
Episode 130: 16e? More like 16embarrassing
The guys talk about the underwhelming new iPhone 16e, MacBook Air rumors, and then go off on the current state of AI.
Episode 129: iPhone 16e pisses me off
What the heck man
Episode 128: iPhone SE Week
The guys discuss the upcoming iPhone SE/16E launch and new rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro.
Episode 127: 2025 is off to a weird start...
In our first episode of the year, a lot of weird stuff is going down
Episode 126: One more to end 2024
The guys squeeze in one more episode for 2024 to reflect on what has (and, more importantly, hasn't) happened this year in the world of Apple and tech.
Episode 125: The Cutest Mac mini Ever!
The guys discuss the new Mac mini from its modular parts to its cute and tiny form factor.
Episode 124: M4 Pro & Max... and storage
M4 Pro and M4 Max take the world by storm! And Apple storage prices continue to confound and irk...
Episode 123: Mac Week is Here!
The guys discuss the upcoming Mac-related announcements and lament some of Apple's poor decisions.
Episode 122: M4 in the music industry feat. Alex DiMauro
Today Valley bassist Alex DiMauro joins us to discuss how the music industry uses Apple and Apple Silicon! Check out Valley and their most recent album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden
Episode 121: TECHTOBER in full swing!
iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, and Macs galore!
Episode 120: Calm Before the Storm!
With less than 24 hours until Apple's September Event, who would even listen to this!
Episode 119: The August Episode
In the only episode of August 2024 (don't worry about it), the guys discuss the sad state of the Mac display lineup and new iPhone rumors.
Episode 118: The Capture Button
The guys discuss the sorry state of the gig economy and talk about iPhone 16 rumors, including potential integration of the rumored capture button with Apple Intelligence.
Episode 117: Absolutely Intelligent
The boys break down some of the announcements at WWDC 2024 and get a bit philosophical about the place of AI in the world.
Episode 116: WWDC looms!
WWDC is right around the corner! Let's talk rumors, expectations, AI, and more!
Episode 115: iSad or iPad?
New iPads are here and WWDC is just around the corner!
Episode 114: The iPad makes no sense
The guys talk about iPad rumors and the trend of stagnating improvements in iPhones and Macs.
Episode 113: We're so back
It's been a while...
Episode 112: M3 MacBook Air
The guys discuss the new M3 MacBook Air, iPad rumors, Vision Pro, and more.
Episode 111: March Event looms?
Noah did a bad thing
Episode 110: The future is confusing
The guys discuss the Vision Pro after having it for a week. Is it worth the price? What will the next generation look like?
Episode 109: Vision Pro is HERE
In a special in person show, Luke and Noah don Apple Vision Pro and discuss our initial experience!
Episode 108: It's time.
With just days to go, lets reflect on the knowns and unknowns of Apple's Vision Pro!
Episode 107: 2024 is POPPING!
The guys talk about all of the new Vision Pro info including the preorder experience, the specs, and some burning questions. Also discussed: the Apple Watch ban and eyebrow-raising iPad rumors.
Episode 106: Vision Faux
Sam from Appletrack joins us for an exciting conversation
Episode 105: Vision Pro in ONE MONTH??
The guys talk about the recent Beeper news and new rumors that Vision Pro may be coming sooner rather than later.
Episode 104: I did a thing...
Luke may have moved to California lol
Episode 103: M3 Max is, like, insane?
The guys discuss some impressive benchmarks for the new M3-series chips and the 2018 iPad Pro problem that the MacBook Pro is soon to face.
Episode 102: NEW MACS IN 24 HOURS
WTF
Episode 101: Apple Watch Repair Success!
The guys talk about Noah's Apple Watch replacement, the weird new Apple Pencil, and confusing rumors surrounding new Macs.
Episode 100: HOLY SMOKES
Can't believe we've done 100 of these
Episode 99: Apple Watch Ultra FAILURE
The guys talk about toxic TikTok comments, the iPad dilemma, and an unfortunate incident involving Noah's Apple Watch Ultra and a swimming pool.
Episode 98: Back from the Land Down Under!
We're back with iPhone 15 coverage and Noah's birthday!
Episode 97: 38 HOURS UNTIL IPHONE 15
The guys talk about last-minute leaks and rumors before the Wonderlust event on September 12th.
Episode 96: Wonderlust
Just a few days to go! Apple's printer ran out of ink
Episode 95: The Worst Time to Buy an iPhone
The guys talk about why you shouldn't buy an iPhone in August, iPhone 15 rumors, and the new batterygate.
Episode 94: iPhone 15 approaches...
Things are heating up in the world of iPhone
Episode 93: The $200-$600 Used Mac Conundrum
The guys talk about the problem with buying a used Mac in the $200-$600 range, Twitter's dumb rebrand to X, and speculation about the iPhone Ultra.
Episode 92: iMac Drought
The guys discuss the current tech drought and the lack of new iMacs.
Episode 91: How did we miss this...
The Mac Pro has a secret (not a good one)
Episode 90: GENIUS BAR went DRK
The guys discuss the headset, new Macs, and the live show.
Episode 89: T-MINUS 16 HOURS
On WWDC eve, the guys discuss what's to come tomorrow.
Episode 88: ONE WEEK!
Holy cow guys one week until Genius Bar goes DRK (and WWDC too I guess)
Episode 87: What will the headset do??
The guys try to figure out what Apple's rumored extended reality headset will actually do.
Episode 86: Final Cut Surprise
Come see us LIVE! Genius Bar Goes Drk is brought to you by CleanMyMacX! We're so stoked to have them support this amazing event for you guys! Get your tickets at geniusbargoesdrk.com!!
Episode 85: eBay Addicts Anonymous
Luke goes down some eBay rabbit holes and almost buys a bunch (more) sealed iPods.
Episode 84: Siri Shenanigans
What is Siri doing bruh
Episode 83: Modalità Oscura
We're live this week from Italy!
Episode 82: Yellow.
10/10 on the yellow scale.
Episode 81: CCRP'ing the WWDC 2023 Invites
The guys talk about WWDC invites and concerning new leaks regarding the VR headset.
Episode 80: Where the WWDC invites at though...?
Where are they Tim!?
Episode 79: Credibility, Corroboration, Repetition, Proximity
The guys (and Jon Prosser, briefly) discuss WWDC and a potential March/April event.
Episode 78: New iPhone this week???
There might be a new yellow iPhone and also the Mac is a MESS right now
Episode 77: Is this a tech drought?
The guys talk about tech from Japan and Apple headset rumors. It's a miracle this episode didn't spontaneously combust at the beginning.
Episode 76: No March Event?!
The guys talk about recent rumors that there won't be a March event, new chat AIs, and... chapstick??
Episode 75: DID WE GET SCAMMED?
Luke and Noah bought some shady iPads... will this be the deal of the century or a total SCAM?
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