What's the cost of having the latest and greatest?

Technology usually progresses in a straight line — we want to upgrade to the latest and greatest. But sometimes, technology of the future can make us long for the past.

It's just a smartphone on your arm.

The story of a precious young Apple collector.

Where did Siri's voice come from — and where is it going?

The drama, the inspirations, and the hijinks that went into the creation of sounds you hear nearly every day.

The story of Audion and Panic, and what it means to break with the mold of Silicon Valley and forge your own distinct, creative identity.

Emoji put a once obscure group of nerds into the spotlight. How have emoji changed their stodgy organization?

How emoji are designed and the decisions behind them. And, what happens when they reach the real world?

What drives someone to create an emoji, and who are the gatekeepers that they have to face?

Where do emoji come from?

Season 3 of Welcome to Macintosh starts on August 18th, with new episodes coming out every other Friday. Take a listen to hear what's in store this season.

Scenes from the first Emojicon — a conference all about emoji. Also: there are only a few hours left on the Kickstarter! Get your shirts and stickers now!

A look into the mysterious operating system of North Korea.

A look back at the 'X' in 'Mac OS X'.

Scenes from an Apple Store opening.

The story of how a YouTube video made Steve Jobs dance.

For the past couple of years, producer Alex Kapelman has been plagued by an iPhone notification sound that constantly reminds him of one of his favorite songs. He goes on a journey to find out why — and learns that he's not alone.

A reflection on how John Siracusa started writing reviews of Mac OS X for Ars Technica.

"Downloading" programs in the '80s.

Letting a button be a button.

The Power Macintosh 7100 and the BHA.

The Apple rumor mill.

The history of Macworld magazine, from it's heyday to shutting down the presses.