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<p>2025 is almost over. Before we say good bye to the year, its time to look back at the gear that we found useful, fun or even life changing. In what we are now calling “Essentials“. Oh and mac complains about Tahoe a little bit.</p><p><strong>Links & Show Notes :</strong></p><p>* Products</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/x-h2s/">Fujifilm X-H2S</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://nas.ugreen.com/">UGreen NAS</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amazon.co.uk/stores/page/C7AC4731-B68E-431B-9EFE-C2937600F007?ingress=0&#38;lp_context_query=iFootage%20Cobra%202&#38;visitId=6cae8987-e421-4138-8dd0-096a6e3c85d8&#38;lp_query=iFootage%20Cobra%202&#38;lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&#38;store_ref=SB_A07404533OEUCAEGGDDVU-A045559717WYGEUYF5ROY">iFootage Cobra Mono-Pod</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amazon.co.uk/Magnetic-Upgraded-2500K-8500K-Rechargeable-Photography/dp/B0C85X5KW1">Neewer RGB62 Magnetic RGB Video Light</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://amazon.co.uk/4-Channel-Charging-Compatible-Batteries-Portable-Green/dp/B0F48LNK6L/?aref=wUxe63WPHs">Tilta NP-W235 Battery Charger</a></p><p>* Tesla Cluster Dash</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.balolo.de/en">Balolo Desk Shelf</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dji.com/uk/mic-2?site=brandsite&#38;from=insite_search">DJI Mic 2</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/iphone-16e-cases">Dbrand 16e case</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://sleevenote.com/">Sleeve note</a> - Bonus & Unreleased</p><p>* Apps </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://zen-browser.app/">Zen</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/parcel-delivery-tracking/id375589283">Parcel</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.perplexity.ai/">Perplexity </a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.perplexity.ai/comet">Comet</a></p><p>* iPhone Mirroring app - MacOS 26</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.raycast.com/">Raycast</a> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://transitapp.com/">Transit</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://monzo.com/">Monzo</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/monitor/id1554619768">Monitor+</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/proton-authenticator/id6741758667">Proton Authenticator</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/">Carrot Weather</a></p><p>* <strong>Mac’s Trying:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/neuecast-podcast-app/id6446780219">Nuecast</a></p><p>* <strong>Mac’s Trying:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/habitastic/id6740500015">Habitastic</a></p><p>* <strong>Mac’s Best Newcomer:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/daylish-visual-schedule/id6751201325">Daylish</a></p><p>* <strong>Mac’s Best App of the Year:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.affinity.studio/">Affinity</a></p><p>* Media</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/@beccafarsace">Becca Farsace</a> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/@camshand">Cam Shand</a> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewEncina">Matthew Encina</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/@thestockpot-au">The Stock Pot</a> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.discogs.com/master/3590114-Monolake-Studio">Monolake - Studio</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/444nHvJ2IKCtYfz3LCF8Fj">White Louis Soundtrack</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.discogs.com/master/4016539-Dave-The-Boy-Who-Played-The-Harp">Dave - The Boy Who Played The Harp</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1txUjA4bqnUpd9yGEDGpBa">May Gabriel - Thoughtlessness</a></p><p>* Alien Earth - Disney+</p><p>* Silo - Apple TV</p><p>* Superman - HBO </p><p>* House of Dynamite - Netflix</p><p>* The Studio - Apple TV</p><p>* The Pit - HBO</p><p>* Peacemaker - HBO</p><p>* Tulsa King - Paramount+</p><p>* Severance - Apple TV</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Apple-China-Capture-Greatest-Company/dp/1668053373">Apple In China</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Infamous-Life-Autobiography-Prodigy/dp/1439103186">The Autobiography of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy</a></p><p>* Games</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords">New York Time Games</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2062430/BALL_x_PIT/">Ball X Pit</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1757300/Jump_Space/">Jumpspace</a></p><p>* Screenshots</p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>* Jonas - Podcast Editor</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmacbla/">Mac</a> - Host, Producer & Show Art Designer</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/wtkapodcast">Eli</a> - Host</p><p>Show your support by following Wonky on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.threads.com/@wonky.fm">Threads</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/wonky.fm/">Instagram</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@wonkyfm">YouTube</a></p><p>Published by Wonky Media Group 2025 (Wonky)</p><p>Pssst* Heres an <a target="_blank" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463">app</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wonkyfm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">wonkyfm.substack.com</a>

<p>In this episode we discuss the Affinity market take over (I know It’s been talked about a lot... Sorry Andy), We revisit AI after two years, discuss weather we would use smart glasses & Mac has a surprise retro tech reveal</p><p><strong>Links & Show Notes:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.affinity.studio/">Affinity</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/apple-smart-glasses/">Apple glasses rumors</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://gemini.google.com/">Gemini</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://podcast.adobe.com/en">Adobe podcast tool</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.evenrealities.com/en-GB/products/g2-b">Even Realities</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.meta.com/gb/ai-glasses/">Meta AI Glasses</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F%3F">Claude</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.docker.com/ai/mcp-catalog-and-toolkit/catalog/">Docker MCP</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=GuTcle5edjk">MCP Tutorial - NetworkChuck </a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wonkyfm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">wonkyfm.substack.com</a>

<p>The Apple iPhone event has been and gone now its time to discuss it, Mac has started a radio show on transient radio, Spotify has lossless 🎉 & Nikon has a new camera with a twist.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions/UCxQnqlM9NCLd94etZd6OOeg"><strong>Wonky Support:</strong></a></p><p>Wonky is the new name, new logo and new youtube channel. Support us by checking in on the content on youtube, or look at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions/UCFY6RU9vESNjY0-M0dxEIcw">Screen 3</a> on its own youtube channel</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.transientradio.net/">Transient Radio</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioTransient/its-mac-presents-marmite-on-transient-radio-sep/">Mac’s first radio show - MixCloud</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/0910_imaging_01.html">Nikon & Red ZR</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-10/lossless-listening-arrives-on-spotify-premium-with-a-richer-more-detailed-listening-experience/">Spotify Lossless</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3KnMyojEQU">Apple event (September 2025)</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/">AirPods Pro 3 </a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-3/">Apple Watch Ultra 3</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-se-3/">Apple Watch SE 3</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/iphone-air/">iPhone AIR</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/iphone-17-pro/">iPhone 17 Pro</a></p><p>Host: Mac Blackman & Eli Tury</p><p>Produced by: Mac Blackman</p><p>Edited by Jonas Dickson</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wonkyfm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">wonkyfm.substack.com</a>

<p>Snap! its time to talk more about the photography podcast podcast and the gear that will be used, Hows the MacOS going? And Mac has left the green android for a bite of a Apple.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/pressredpodcasting/"><strong>Press Red Support:</strong></a></p><p>Press Red is a small team of creatives, that are working building a podcasting network from scratch. If you enjoy Functions or Screen 3, It makes a huge difference if you share or follow.</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.theverge.com/analysis/715767/online-age-verification-not-ready">Age verification rules</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/07/21/modular-phone-concept-lets-you-pick-the-perfect-size-every-day/">Interesting Phone design</a></p><p>Wonky Media group 2025</p><p>Produced by Mac Blackman</p><p>Edited by Jonas Dickson</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wonkyfm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">wonkyfm.substack.com</a>

<p>Snap! its time to talk more about the photography podcast podcast and the gear that will be used, Hows the MacOS going? And Mac has left the green android for a bite of a Apple.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/pressredpodcasting/"><strong>Press Red Support:</strong></a></p><p>Press Red is a small team of creatives, that are working building a podcasting network from scratch. If you enjoy Functions or Screen 3, It makes a huge difference if you share or follow.</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://store.dji.com/uk/product/dji-mic-2-tx-black?vid=161361">Dji Mic 2</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.dji.com/uk/mic-mini">Dji Mic Mini</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https://preview.redd.it/new-trash-icon-in-macos-26-v0-exfkxfbpd36f1.png?width%3D640%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D0261145db165dc4471a605b1c422882279977f00">New MacOS Trash Can (Bin)</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone-16e/">Iphone 16e</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://nothing.tech/products/phone-3?Colour=White&#38;Capacity=12+256GB">Nothing Phone 3</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagiccamera">DaVinci Camera App</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wonkyfm.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">wonkyfm.substack.com</a>