This week: why Apple Watch will win the wrist war; we snap a pic with Patrick Stewart and he’s NOT amused; the good and bad of a Lucas-free Star Wars 7; Microsoft’s new Hololens look incredible; and we reveal some of our favorite apps and gear on an all-new Under Review.
 
PSA: Come hang out with Erfon live and bring your podcasting questions on Sunday the 25th at 1pm Pacific.  Just head over to live.thecultcast.com
 
On the show this week
Erfon Elijah - @Erfon
Buster the luster Hein - @bst3r
Leander KaHaney - @lkahney
Alex "Not Kip" Heath - @AlexEHeath
 


 
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This weeks story links
 

How George Lucas Star Wars 7 Ideas Were Used By Disney

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/How-George-Lucas-Star-Wars-7-Ideas-Were-Used-By-Disney-69271.html
 

Steve Jobs rolls over in his grave: the iPad Pro could have a stylus

http://www.cultofmac.com/309293/steve-jobs-rolls-grave-ipad-pro-stylus/#Mjv5cZO8waMXO4VZ.99
 

Goodbye Glass This is your last chance to get your hands on Google’s head up display
http://www.cultofandroid.com/71320/goodbye-glass-last-chance-get-hands-googles-head-display/

 
Apple Watch wins the wrist war before it starts
http://www.cultofmac.com/308806/apple-watch-wins-battle-for-your-wrist/#5cKhIRBSPvy6MmzS.99
 

 
Also, watch these
 
The Knowledge Navigator is Apple’s computer of the future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bjve67p33E&spfreload=10
 

Famous pals Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan do great impressions… of each other!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSwn0nl3yms&spfreload=10



 
Hear why Martin Sexton is an American treasure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5CCt7Jcm3E&spfreload=10
 

And here’s Erfon with a wax Patrick Steward
http://imgur.com/cXbWVjx



 
 
Our Under Review Picks
 
Buster - Near Lock for iOS and Mac unlocks your Mac when your iPhone is near.  Free
http://nearlock.me
 
Erfon - The Marantz HD-DAC1 headphone amp pairs beautifully with your iOS and Mac and delivers superb audio quality.  $800 
http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=HiFiComponents&ProductId=HDDAC1
 
Alex - AllCast for iOS let’s you AirPlay your iPhone content to the Chromecast, Xbox,  Roku, Amazon Fire stick—just about anything.  Free or $5 to lose the ads and watermark
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/allcast-stream/id777002997?mt=8