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Consumer tech journalists from The Shortcut break down the biggest headlines and must-see deals for viewers. The Shortcut is the #1 consumer tech newsletter on Substack. If you want to catch the show live, follow @TheShortcut on X and tune in Thursdays at 1pm ET.
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Signup to Generate a PitchConsumer tech journalists from The Shortcut break down the biggest headlines and must-see deals for viewers. The Shortcut is the consumer tech newsletter on Substack. If you want to catch the show live, follow @TheShortcut on X and tune in Thursdays at 1pm ET.
The Shortcut Live is hosted by The Shortcut. The show has published 58 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Battle for the First iPhone Duo" (23 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Our Apple HomeView Hot Takes!" (15 October 2026, 64 minutes), and "We Got Drones Delivering Burritos Before GTA VI" (1 October 2026, 34 minutes).
The Shortcut Live publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 58 episodes.
Booking probability for The Shortcut Live is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Shortcut Live requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Shortcut Live's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Shortcut Live are IT Services & Software Development and Computer Hardware. The Shortcut Live has a technology audience.
The Shortcut hosts The Shortcut Live, a technology podcast with 58 episodes published.
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Episode #66
Apple's biggest revamp to the iPhone since the iPhone X launches tomorrow, and people are going insane. The iPhone Duo is out of stock nearly everywhere, and we're tracking how crazy pre-orders have gotten and whether...
Episode #65
This week was a big week for Apple. The company made its biggest move in the smart home industry since... well, since smart homes became a thing. The new HomeView wants to be a centralized hub for all things HomeKit and...
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It's the year 2026, and in the age of drones and AI, it seems like anything is possible. That's what Matt learned at DoorDash's event this week, where he got to see the introduction of DoorDash Air, which can drop a...
Episode #62
The Shortcut Live team has traveled from New York City to the sunny islands of Hawaii to attend Snapdragon Summit, the place where we get our first glimpse at what the next generation of chips in our devices can do...
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Today on The Shortcut Live, we're going hands-on with Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro that we just picked up ahead of tomorrow's launch. Matt has some tales to tell about the foldable iPhone Duo, and Max is sharing...
It's a big week for the tech industry. Apple has finally entered the folding phone market with the iPhone Duo, and we're breaking it all down on The Shortcut Live. We're diving into what makes it unique compared to...
Matt and Max are in Berlin, Germany this week, and that can only mean one thing - it's IFA time! We're breaking down all the coolest tech we've seen at the show, what traveling to an event like this is really like, and...
Episode #56
In just a few short days, the world's second-largest techonology company will have a new CEO. Today on The Shortcut Live, we're breaking down what we can expect from John Ternus, the products that'll arrive first under...
Today on The Shortcut Live, we're giving you the skinny on the future of Google's Pixel phones. The search giant has a big event next week, where we expect four new Pixel 11 phones, plus a watch and a new tracking...
This week on The Shortcut Live, we're tackling the hottest stories of the week, including our thoughts on Apple's new leasing program that makes iPhones and MacBooks cheaper than ever. Plus, we're diving into our Galaxy...
We're all holding our breath for the first foldable iPhone to arrive, but before we get there, Samsung is showing off its new Galaxy Z Fold 8, which will compete directly with Apple's device. Matt is reporting live from...
As part of his anything-but-genuine campaign for Mayor of New York, Matt shares his take on the Sunshine Protection Act. For those of you tuning in for actual tech news, we're also previewing Galaxy Unpacked and giving...
Three of the biggest smartphone companies have new folding phones coming out in the next two months, so we're giving you a preview of what to expect from all of them. Plus, more thoughts on the new MemoMind One AI...
America's 250th birthday is this weekend, so we're celebrating by remembering all the most interesting technological innovations that were made right here in the United States. We're also combing over some hot stories...
The famous "we got [this] before GTA 6" meme is about to die. Grand Theft Auto IV finally has a release date, a price, and it's up for preorder. We're breaking down all the biggest news around one of the hottest video...
Matt and Max are reporting live from Long Beach, California with a deeper look at Snap's all-new Specs smart glasses, a new computing platform designed to merge the digital world with the physical world. We're sharing...
This week on The Shortcut Live, we're taking you behind the scenes at The Shortcut's new office in New York City. We're also breaking down the biggest announcements from Apple's WWDC keynote, including Siri's huge...
Today on The Shortcut Live, we're breaking down the biggest rumors swirling around WWDC 2026, Apple's big developer conference taking place next week. Between all the AI predictions and feature leaks, we're also getting...
Today on The Shortcut Live, we're embracing the New York Knicks hype and breaking down some of the coolest tech you'll find behind the scenes at an NBA game. We're also sharing our thoughts on the Fitbit Air, the...
Today on The Shortcut Live, we're discovering which business are dying, those that are thriving, and those that are shaking in their boots - according to AI. We're also breaking down Google I/O 2026 with special guest...
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