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Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

Xiaomi’s folding phone is the best we’ve seen so far - The Verge

Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird | WIRED

No, Nest Cams are not being hacked to issue fake nuclear bomb threats - The Verge

Fyre Fight: The Inside Story of How We Got Two Warring Fyre Festival Documentaries in the Same Week - The Ringer

What Happened To Andy King After Fyre Festival? The Event Producer Has Some New Ventures

Bahamian Caterer Wants Ja-Rule To Cut The Check If He’s Really Sorry For Fyre Festival Fiasco - Essence

210: Foldable Phone Future Jan 17, 2019

The gang is back with a quick update on Tesla and electric cars, and the sexiest tech news of the year. Next, a discussion on patent law and the FTC's suit against Qualcomm. And last but not least, there are not one, but two Fyre Festival documentaries, proving that the world might actually be okay.

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Links and Show Notes

Tesla's influence grows as automakers roll out electric-vehicle plans

Ford: We're going to make F-Series all-electric

Return of the Razr—With a Foldable Screen and $1,500 Price - WSJ

Qualcomm Casting Intel as Hypocrite Backfires in FTC Trial - Bloomberg

Qualcomm-FTC lawsuit: Everything you need to know - CNET

FTC rests case against Qualcomm, arguing it's a monopoly in mobile chips - CNET

Fyre Fight: The Inside Story of How We Got Two Warring Fyre Festival Documentaries in the Same Week - The Ringer

209: Pepsi is Not a Sponsor of This Podcast Jan 10, 2019

Friend of the pod Jeff Hwang is back to talk with Brianna and Christina about some of the best -- and worst -- products from CES 2019, including some surprising Apple news and a very frustrating controversy. Later, the gang discusses a new report into how easy it is for people to track your phone’s location and Kendall Jenner’s very brave secret.

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Links and Show Notes

The Opté Wand Can Magically Erase Any Spots on Your Skin

Here are all of the TVs getting AirPlay 2 in 2019 - The Verge

CES Revoked an Award for a Female Pleasure Device for Being 'Immoral' - Motherboard

The Osé blended-orgasm machine sounds like a microrobotic marvel

Our Sex Toy Won a CES Robotics Innovation Award, then they took it back – Lora DiCarlo

Meet the Lora DiCarlo Team!

Kohler put Alexa in a toilet so Happy New Year | TechCrunch

T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T Are Selling Customers' Real-Time Location Data, And It's Falling Into the Wrong Hands

Kendall Jenner's 'Raw' Proactiv Ad Spurs Backlash On Twitter | HuffPost Life

208: Stop Drocks Jan 04, 2019

The predictions are true — Apple is lowering its revenue projections due to low iPhone demand. Plus, Tesla's stocks are dropping too. It's Stockmageddon! Next, an update on pornographic deepfakes, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Not together.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple warns on Q1 results

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Letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors - Apple

Apple says it could miss $9 billion in iPhone sales due to weak demand - The Verge

Christina Warren on Twitter: "Alright, I’m dusting off the tech stock pundtrity cap for a proper thread re: the Apple news. I would blog this but Twitter is easier. Whatever. These incoming."

How WeChat came to rule China - The Verge

Daring Fireball: Apple’s Terrible No Good Very Bad Earnings Warning

Tesla delivered 90,700 cars in Q4, Wall Street freaks out | Ars Technica

207: The 19th Year of 2018 Dec 28, 2018

The Rocket Awards for 2018 have arrived.

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206: That's a Win! Dec 20, 2018

Christina is back from her world tour! On today's show we discuss the iPhone XR's lack of popularity, YouTube's dangerous algorithms, and a plethora of desserts including Taylor Swift's use of facial recognition (a very Rocket topic), and more!

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Faces Falling iPhone XR Sales

Why Apple's 40 Percent iPhone Price Cut Is a Terrible Strategy | Inc.com

Ming-Chi Kuo Says iPhone XR Demand Has Been Lower Than Expected, Slashes Shipment Estimates - MacRumors

How YouTube Built a Radicalization Machine for the Far-Right

Taylor Swift Scanned Audience With Facial Recognition Tech

Taylor Swift's Anti-Stalker Security Gets ACLU Warning

Introducing Verizon Media Group | About Verizon

PewDiePie fans hack the Wall Street Journal - The Verge

Fresh Prince’s Alfonso Ribeiro suing over Carlton Dance in Fortnite - Polygon

205: Epic Games, Cars, and Adult Content Dec 13, 2018

Simone and Bri are joined by Jeff Hwang to discuss Epic pulls the Infinity Blade series from the iOS store, Audi giving a test-drive of their electric e-tron SUV in Abu Dhabi, and how Tumblr's adult content ban is going.

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Links and Show Notes

Jeff Hwang (@jeffhwang) | Twitter

Epic removes all Infinity Blade games from the App Store - The Verge

Gamasutra - Epic Store influences developers to pull Steam releases

We’ve driven Audi’s first proper electric car, the 2019 e-tron SUV | Ars Technica

jordan on Twitter: Elon Musk—while fighting off tears—says that Tesla can't review his tweets...

Tumblr will purge most NSFW content under new guidelines - Polygon

Tumblr’s wonky algorithm is flagging innocent posts as adult content - Polygon

Many fandom Tumblr users will staunchly remain on the platform - Polygon

Remembering Tumblr’s wildest community drama - Polygon

204: Great Chicken Caper of 2018 Dec 06, 2018

Facebook is back in the news after the UK Parliament releases 250 pages of documents about how the company handles data! Next, Microsoft is reportedly considering scrapping Edge and building a browser based in Chromium. Finally, a triple-dessert! She-Ra is a good show, Laura Loomer chained herself to Twitter, and the PlayStation Classic sucks.

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Links and Show Notes

Facebook knew Android call-scraping would be ‘high-risk’ - The Verge

Internal Facebook documents show how the company makes deals for data - The Verge

Facebook’s Internal Tensions Are Spilling Beyond The Company’s Walls

Internal Documents Show Facebook Has Never Deserved Our Trust or Our Data - Motherboard

Mark Zuckerberg personally approved cutting off Vine’s friend-finding feature - The Verge

Microsoft is building its own Chrome browser to replace Edge - The Verge

Far-right activist Laura Loomer handcuffed herself to Twitter’s NYC headquarters - The Verge

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Is the Magically Queer Cartoon We Need Right Now - them.

203: Don't Catfish Nov 29, 2018

The Supreme Court will next year decide whether consumers can sue Apple under antitrust laws, and we're discussing the case in-depth. Next, the PS Classic reviews are out, and they're not great, Bob! Finally, the creepy case of an Instagram copycat.

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Links and Show Notes

Antitrust, the App Store, and Apple – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Argument analysis: Justices poised to allow antitrust dispute against Apple over apps to go forward - SCOTUSblog

PlayStation Classic review: A far-from-classic experience | Ars Technica

PlayStation Classic hands-on impressions: fun but bare-bones - Polygon

Student discovers mystery lookalike 'stalking her to the extreme' by copying her Instagram posts | Daily Mail Online

202: Christina's Makes a Good Buying Decision Nov 24, 2018

Simone is out sick this week, but that doesn’t mean Bri and Christina can’t talk at length about the blockbuster story about Facebook in the New York Times, and what it means for all of us. Brianna also tells us about a hilarious tech snafu in the Tesla forums, and Bri and Christina share what they are doing for Thanksgiving and why Christina (finally!) bought a PS4.

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Links and Show Notes

Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis - The New York Times

New York Times Update | Facebook Newsroom

Elliot Schrage on Definers | Facebook Newsroom

[Updated] How I Went From Tesla Delivery Hell To Tesla Giving Me Control Of Their Site Forums With Over 1.5 Million Tesla Account Contacts - DansDeals.com

Black Friday Week - PlayStation

PlayStation 4 re-review, five years in - Polygon

What We Liked And Didn't Like About Pokémon Let's Go

201: Christina's Wallet Strikes Back Nov 15, 2018

Amazon has settled on New York City as one of its next headquarters, and we have feelings. Also, Christina finally has hands-on impressions of the new iPad Pro. Last but most importantly, the Detective Pikachu trailer is out and it's so… so much.

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Links and Show Notes

iPad Pro Impressions — The Verge

New BFFs Cuomo & De Blasio Celebrate Sweetheart Amazon Deal — Gothamist

A First Look At Everything New York Will Give Amazon To Come To Queens — Gothamist

Who are the British business leaders still backing Brexit? — Guardian

First Detective Pikachu trailer shows off a world of live-action Pokémon — Polygon

A serious debate about Pikachu’s fur in the Detective Pikachu trailer — Polygon

The infinite horrors of Pokémon’s Mr. Mime — Polygon

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee dies at 95 — Polygon

200: Two Hundred! Nov 08, 2018

It's episode 200! Join Bri, Christina and Simone as they assess the MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews, discuss Simone's HANDS-ON experience with Magic Leap, and follow up on what happened with TanaCon. Plus, Bri talks to Motorola about their new 5G phones.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge

Apple MacBook Air 2018 review: Retina Display and new keyboard - The Verge

New MacBook Air Review: Your Next Laptop Has Arrived (Three Years Late) - WSJ

This is Samsung’s foldable smartphone - The Verge

(1) TANACON: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED - YouTube

199: 34.8 Billion Dollars Nov 02, 2018

It's another APPLE EVENT WEEK! Time to talk about the MacBook Air, the iPad Pro (thanks for the new Pencil, Tim!), and the Mac Mini. That's the meat of the episode, but the bread of our Rocket sandwich is IBM's purchase of Red Hat and the PlayStation Classic's game lineup.

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Links and Show Notes

IBM sits draped over the bar at The Cloud or Bust saloon. In walks Red Hat • The Register

IBM's Red Hat acquisition is a 'desperate deal,' says analyst

Apple MacBook Air 2018 vs Macbook Pro: specs comparison - The Verge

Apple’s new Mac mini includes six-core processors and a space gray finish - The Verge

PlayStation Classic game list: Sony confirms lineup of 20 PS one titles - Polygon

5 reasons why PlayStation Classic is missing classic PlayStation games - Polygon

198: An Influencer Who Works for Microsoft Oct 25, 2018

After departures from Instagram and Whatsapp, Oculus is the next Facebook property to lose a high-level employee. IPhone XR reviews are also out! What's the verdict? Finally, Simone's Hell Week is here, with Red Dead Redemption 2 coming out and Fallout 76 in beta.

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Links and Show Notes

WhatsApp Co-Founder Leaving Facebook Amid User Data Disputes - The New York Times

Facebook’s Messing With Instagram Prompted Co-Founders’ Departure - WSJ

Apple iPhone XR review: better than good enough - The Verge

With the iPhone XR, Apple broadens its 'best'

Inside Rockstar Games' Culture Of Crunch

Red Dead Redemption: how the West was won and where it got us - Polygon

197: The Magic of Necromancy Oct 18, 2018

We discuss the Magic Leap Con, Facebook's new Portal speaker, and the resurrection of Palm and Winamp. Plus, Dyson's miraculous new Air Wrap.

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Links and Show Notes

The Magic Leap Con

It turns out that Facebook could in fact use data collected from its Portal in-home video device to target you with ads - Recode

The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone - The Verge

Winamp is coming back as an all-in-one music player - The Verge

Dyson Airwrap Review & Tutorial || ARIBA PERVAIZ - YouTube

Statement on Paul G Allen - Vulcan

MoviePass’ parent company being investigated over fraud concerns - The Verge

196: The Big Hack Breakdown: Supermicro, Apples Watches, and Google Pixel 3 Oct 11, 2018

It's time to breakdown Bloomberg's allegations about Supermicro in this mega-show. Then, Apple Watch 4 reviews and Google's Pixel 3 event. Facebook also wants to put a camera in your home!

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Links and Show Notes

Hands on with the Dyson Airwrap styler

Did China Really Hack Amazon, Apple And A Telecom? Here's What To Read About Bloomberg's Stories - Digg

What Businessweek got wrong about Apple - Apple

The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg

The Cybersecurity World Is Debating WTF Is Going on With Bloomberg’s Chinese Microchip Stories - Motherboard

In letter to Congress, Apple sends strongest denial over ‘spy chip’ story – TechCrunch

Major US telecom was infiltrated by backdoored Supermicro hardware, Bloomberg says | Ars Technica

Robert M. Lee on Twitter

Apple Watch 4 review: the best smartwatch gets better - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 4 Fall Detection Tested By a Hollywood Stunt Double - YouTube

The 5 biggest announcements from the Google Pixel 3 event - The Verge

Google got legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz to switch from iPhone to Pixel - The Verge

How Google Pixel 3's Camera Works Wonders With Just One Rear Lens | WIRED

The Pixel Slate: first look at Google’s new tablet - The Verge

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey review - Polygon

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is great, just let us romance Herodotus already - Polygon

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has a huge grinding, microtransaction problem - Polygon

Six ways Assassin’s Creed Odyssey improves the franchise - Polygon

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Which edition should I buy? - Polygon

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s best feature costs an extra 10 bucks - Polygon

I Ran For Congress. I Lost. I'm Persisting. Quitting Is Not an Option In the Donald Trump Era

195: Summer Never Ends Oct 04, 2018

It's a Surface-tastic week. Microsoft's latest event, plus finally Brianna and Christina's reviews of the Surface Go. Then Simone reviews Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and there's a very important update on MOVIEPASSOCALYPSE.

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Links and Show Notes

Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla: Fight the S.E.C., or I Quit - The New York Times

Microsoft is beating Apple at its own design game — Quartz

The headphone wars have begun - The Verge

Microsoft Surface Pro 6 announced with a new matte black finish - The Verge

Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 2 with black finish and 8th Gen Intel processors - The Verge

Surface Go Review: Welcome to the Tiny-Computer Future | WIRED

MoviePass is now forcing former users to opt out of new plan or risk being charged - The Verge

"Theranos Supreme" Unisex T-Shirt by lucyan24 | Redbubble

194: iPhone Hypocrisy Sep 27, 2018

Brianna breaks a promise to America and buys an iPhone. Then, Wal-Mart's enforcement of the lettuce blockchain. Is it good — or silly? Marvel's Spider-Man is out and Bri's twenty hours in. Finally, the finale of Fyre Festival.

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Links and Show Notes

Walmart blockchains lettuce / Boing Boing

Walmart Requires Lettuce, Spinach Suppliers to Join Blockchain - CIO Journal. - WSJ

Farm to Cradle: Nestlé Experiments with Tracking Gerber Baby Food on the Blockchain - CIO Journal. - WSJ

The Twin Towers Easter Egg in Spider-Man Explained - YouTube

Marvel's Spider-Man: Mary Jane Is the Strongest She's Ever Been

Spider-Man PS4 preview: Mary Jane Watson is a great playable character - Polygon

Best games of 2018 - Polygon

Fyre Festival founder blames everything but himself / Boing Boing

Ja Rule Still Doesn't Feel Shame Over Fyre Festival Failure

193: A Masochist and a Liar Sep 20, 2018

It's new Apple hardware week, and reviews are out! iOS 12 is here as well, and Playstation has cooked up something new.

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Links and Show Notes

iPhone XS: Roundup of the first reviews - Business Insider

iPhone XS review: the XS and XS Max are solid updates to a winning formula - The Verge

The iPhone XS camera beats the iPhone X, but not the Pixel 2 - The Verge

Apple iPhone XS Review: Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary | WIRED

iPhone XS and XS Max review: The best iPhones ever. Period.

iOS 12 review: the fixes are in - The Verge

iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories

Apple Couldn’t Cure My iPhone Addiction - WSJ

Apple Watch 4 review: the best smartwatch gets better - The Verge

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Sony is launching a PlayStation Classic console this December loaded with 20 games - The Verge

Should you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online? - Polygon

192: Are the New iPhones Worth it? Sep 13, 2018

Brianna returns just in time for Apple's lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch. Then Brianna talks about the lessons she learned from running her first campaign for Congress. Later, Simone previews the first 7 hours of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple iPhone event 2018: the biggest announcements - The Verge

Holy hell, the 512GB iPhone XS Max costs $1,449

New iPhone XS and huge 6.5-inch XS Max announced - The Verge

iPhone XR announced with a notched 6.1-inch LCD display and Face ID - The Verge

iPhone XS vs. Pixel 2 vs. Galaxy S9: what phone has the best specs? - The Verge

Why a new Apple Watch with EKG matters - The Verge

Apple Watch 4 hands-on: bigger is better - The Verge

Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey preview: change is coming - Polygon

Why Swinging in Spider-Man Feels SO Good | Game Mechanics Explained - YouTube

191: Summer of Scams: The Finale Sep 06, 2018

Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg take on Congress in this week's hearings, but to what end? Next, Apple's biggest leak yet reveals the form factor of two of its new phones. Finally, an update on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, a story we've followed since day one — and it's not quite over yet.

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Links and Show Notes

Facebook, Twitter get lashing on Capitol Hill — and brownie points for showing up

The 7 biggest moments from Wednesday’s social media hearings - The Verge

Apple Leaks Images of Upcoming 2018 'iPhone XS' Models - Mac Rumors

New iPhone rumors: everything we know about Apple’s upcoming flagship - The Verge

Apple Accidentally Leaks Images of Upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 Models With Larger Displays - Mac Rumors

Blood-Testing Firm Theranos to Dissolve - WSJ

190: Wrestling is the Fake Sport Aug 30, 2018

Three new iPhones are on the way to Apple's September event, and Apple is sending out more feelings into the AR world. We discuss new tech, Trump's fight with the very algorithms that brought him the presidency, and Logan Paul's fight with KSI on this week's Rocket! Plus: an update on Elon Musk's romantic life.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple to launch three new iPhones, Watch with larger screen, updated iPad Pros, says Bloomberg - The Verge

Apple to Expand IPhone X Design With New Colors, Big Screens - Bloomberg

Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses | Reuters

Opinion | Trump’s Ludicrous Attack on Big Tech - The New York Times

More people watched the Logan Paul vs. KSI fight on Twitch than on YouTube - The Verge

YouTube, Twitch creators call out Logan Paul-KSI fight copyright strikes - Polygon

Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott

Why the Bow in Horizon Zero Dawn Feels SO Good | Game Mechanics Explained - YouTube

Brianna Wu For Congress Home

189: Poo Show At The Frick Factory Aug 23, 2018

Nvidia has new GPUs! Rumors of the Mac mini are happening! Azealia Banks is still doing things! This is a lot of exclamation marks!

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Links and Show Notes

Nvidia’s newest graphics cards: Why you should wait to buy - Polygon

The Nvidia RTX 2080 is officially twice as powerful as the Nvidia GTX 1080 | TechRadar

Apple Is Said to Plan Revamped Low-Cost Macs to Ignite Sales - Bloomberg

A new Mac mini and a Retina MacBook Air are imminent, report says | Ars Technica

Daring Fireball: Let’s Really Think About This ‘New Low-Cost Laptop to Succeed MacBook Air’ Thing

Succession Review: HBO Drama’s Strengths, Weaknesses Come Hand-in-Hand – Variety

Azealia Banks Is Still Posting About Grimes and Elon Musk, Claims His Lawyers Took Her Phone

188: Tech Jealousy Aug 16, 2018

Galaxy Note 9 reviews are in! Longer battery life, and a thousand-dollar price tag. Next, big spender Christina Warren made two purchases this week: the Nokia 81140 4G, and the Microsoft Surface Go! Finally, the most Rocket-worthy topic of all time: Azealia Banks' Instagram Story expose on Elon Musk and Grimes.

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Links and Show Notes

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review: The Best Big Phone on the Market

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: A better Note for most of us

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Sleek and new, but too much déjà vu – BGR

The Iconic Pillow Collection by Throwboy by Roberto Hoyos — Kickstarter

Microsoft Surface Go review: a little goes a long way - The Verge

Nokia 8110 4G was so nearly a true spring-loaded Matrix phone | TechRadar

Azealia Banks claims to be at Elon Musk's house as he sought investors - Business Insider

Jeremy C. Owens on Twitter: "Just when you think it doesn't get crazier than Elon vs. the shorts, you find out about the Azealia Banks Vs. Grimes/Elon craziness and realize THERE COULD BE SO MANY MORE LEVELS OF CRAZY TO GO. $TSLA… https://t.co/TbdqqGYWTL"

187: Simone is the Mayonaise Aug 09, 2018

In this super-sized episode, Bri and Christina talk about all the tech news they can -- and still didn’t cover everything that happened this week. First up, Magic Leap reviews are out, was it worth the hype? Then the Sarah Jeong harassment controversy is discussed (and Christina’s inadvertent involvement). In happier news, MoviePass has changed business models. Again. (Christina got her merch!) A private Tesla? What is Elon tweeting? Finally, we end with a secret segment part two.

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Links and Show Notes

Magic Leap One Creator Edition preview: a flawed glimpse of mixed reality’s amazing potential - The Verge

After years of hype, Magic Leap starts selling $2,300 AR headset | Ars Technica

Magic Leap Headset Test Drive: Off Your Phone and Into Your World - WSJ

Newsrooms must stand up to targeted campaigns of harassment - The Verge

Times Stands By Editorial Board Member After Outcry Over Old Tweets - The New York Times

MoviePass™ Launches New Pricing Plan Built for The Mass Consumer — Helios and Matheson Analytics

MoviePass CEO Expects to Be Profitable in 6-9 Months on Cheddar

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Elon Musk says he might take Tesla private for $420 per share - The Verge

Here’s how Elon Musk could take Tesla private - The Verge

SEC Probes Tesla CEO Musk’s Tweets - WSJ

186: Inauthentic Activity Aug 02, 2018

Heyo, it's time to talk about legislating 3D printed guns. Is it worth it? Then Facebook re-enters the spotlight with the news that it has deactivated a whopping 32 political pot-stirring accounts. MoviePass is on its last legs — when will it fall, and how much merch will Christina Warren get out of it? You have all the answers here.

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Links and Show Notes

3D-printed gun website yanks CAD files after federal judicial order | Ars Technica

8 states take aim at 3D gun company, sue to get files off the Internet | Ars Technica

The Last-Ditch Legal Fight to Stop 3-D Printed Guns | WIRED

Facebook Identifies an Active Political Influence Campaign Using Fake Accounts - The New York Times

MoviePass Hit by Outage After Running Out of Cash – Variety

A Timeline of MoviePass’s Bumpy History - The New York Times

Christina Warren on Twitter: "One more thing (for now), on MoviePass."

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Gotti 2018 Movie Review - Oh My F*cking Gotti

185: Thin and Light Jul 26, 2018

This time we're ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple's massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft's new game-streaming console. Close the show out with a discussion of James Gunn's firing from Disney after a right-wing campaign.

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Links and Show Notes

Kevin's Awesome Tweet

Thinner and Lighter Laptops Have Screwed Us All - Motherboard

Apple identifies and fixes thermal bug in new MacBook Pro

Reddit on Thermal Throttling

Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown - Six Colors

Apple MacBook Pro review (2018, 15-inch): the heat is on - The Verge

MacBook Pro 15 (2018) - Beware the Core i9 - YouTube

Core i9 MacBook Pro - After the Patch - YouTube

Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will focus on ‘XCloud’ game streaming - The Verge

A Few More Details About Microsoft's Xbox Scarlett Game Streaming Service - Thurrott.com

In Firing James Gunn, Disney Hurts All of Hollywood | Hollywood Reporter

Dave Bautista, Patton Oswalt defend James Gunn after Disney firing - Polygon

James Gunn exits Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after offensive tweets resurface - Polygon

Twitter Archive Eraser: Search, Filter and Bulk Delete your Oldest Tweets, Favorites, Direct Messages (DMs) Automatically

How to delete all your embarrassing tweets before you become famous

184: Stealth MacBook Refresh Jul 19, 2018

In Rocket tradition, new MacBook Pro news dropped as soon as we were done recording last week! But this week we dig into the new specs. Then join us on a journey through scams — Christina is still on the MoviePass ride, but when will it end? And a video game Kickstarter was deemed not responsible for refunding over $4,000 from a customer, even after it failed to deliver the goods for years. Finally, why you should watch Glow season 2.

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183: It Could Look Worse Jul 12, 2018

The App Store is 10 years old! What's the most embarrassing app you've ever downloaded? Also in the news, Magic Leap's first demo, and the company's partnership with AT&T. But ... why? We also discuss Microsoft's new Surface Go and why the Nintendo Switch is the best console ever.

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Links and Show Notes

10 years ago, the App Store still didn’t understand what it meant to be mobile - The Verge

AT&T strikes partnership and invests in Magic Leap

Magic Leap Finally Demoed Its Headset And It Is... Disappointing - Digg

magicleap - - Twitch

Mario Tennis Aces review: Mario sports games are good again - Polygon

Octopath Traveler brings Square Enix’s JRPG tradition to Nintendo Switch this July - Polygon

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Switch is a can’t-miss Wii U port - Polygon

Announcing the Super Storage Rev 2! - echo10

182: Nap Queen Jul 05, 2018

ALL the rumors about the new iPhones, analyzed, debunked, and more. Plus, Samsung is (potentially) at it again with a glitch that will send your nudes to random contacts. Then Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss TanaCon, enthusiastically and at length.

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Links and Show Notes

2018 iPhones: Everything We Know | MacRumors

A Bug in Samsung's Default Texting App Is Sending Random Pics to Other People

The Truth About Tanacon - YouTube

The Truth About Tana Mongeau - YouTube

The Real Truth About Tanacon - YouTube

TanaCon is shut down following thousands of fans showing up, security concerns - Polygon

Shane Dawson explores TanaCon failure in new documentary series - Polygon

This social media CEO serves his clients in a way no one else can - AOL Entertainment

Michael Weist Chats About Good Times Show, Working In The Industry, & More! l PLAYLIST LIVE 2016 - YouTube

60th Annual Grammy Awards with Jackson Krecioch - YouTube

181: Dark Mode Jun 28, 2018

You want the Apple News? You can’t handle the Apple News. Christina deep dives dark mode, Simone is excited for Apple’s keyboard replacement program, and Brianna has concerns about ethics in doxing.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple admits its computers are broken | The Outline

macOS Mojave: Back to the Mac - Six Colors

macOS Mojave preview: Screenshots of dark mode, the new apps, and more | Ars Technica

Was it right to dox Stephen Miller? That’s the wrong question - The Verge

Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott by Microsoft on Apple Podcasts

180: Simonepunk 2077 Jun 22, 2018

Simone swears vengeance on the hooligans that have stolen Stephen Hackett's minivan. Brianna notices that a porny statue bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a Rocket host and Christina believes in a bulletproof dinosaur future. Give us five stars.

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Links and Show Notes

Porsche accelerates EV supercar ambitions with investment in Rimac - The Verge

Musk alleges Tesla Model 3 production has been sabotaged, according to CNBC | Ars Technica

WHO classifies ‘gaming disorder’ as a mental health condition, but is the move premature? - Polygon

Were real dinosaurs as bulletproof as the one in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom? - The Verge

Grifter Anna Delvey Has 'Little Remorse,' Judge Says

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson Photographed Hanging Out - Twilight Stars KStew and RPatz Still Friends

Support Kids at the Border — Donate via AB Charities

MIRA Coalition | Kindful

179: Leon is Not Hot Anymore Jun 14, 2018

With Simone saving America from Cobra Commander in the jungles of E3, Bri and Christina do their best to make it weird. Bri buys a Mac. Christina doesn't want you to mine bitcoins on iOS and Apple Brings it On with Facebook. Plus, unprofessional thoughts about the Canadian Prime Minister.

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178: Blue Bubble Elitist Jun 07, 2018

Microsoft bought GitHub! Christina and Simone discuss the backlash from the community. Updates from WWDC are here! iOS 12 is coming to all phones with iOS 11, and Mac OS is getting a dark mode! We briefly talk about Sonos Beam soundbar reviews, and then it's on to a discussion of Anna Delvey's tell: her hair.

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Links and Show Notes

Microsoft buying GitHub has led to some extremely nerdy memes - The Verge

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on GitHub: 'We are all in on open source'

A bright future for GitHub | The GitHub Blog

👋 Hello, GitHub | @natfriedman

Rocket #174: Git Champions - Relay FM

Apple WWDC 2018 summary: iOS 12, macOS, Memoji, and more - The Verge

iOS 12 and watchOS 5: A Roundup of All the Little Things – MacStories

Apple is launching FaceTime group chats with up to 32 people - The Verge

macOS Mojave: A Roundup of All the Little Things – MacStories

Apple just took a shot at Facebook’s web-tracking empire - The Verge

Apple is redesigning the Mac App Store in macOS Mojave - The Verge

The Beam is Sonos’ ambitious attempt to win the living room - The Verge

Anna Delvey and Elizabeth Holmes had the same tell: their hair | The Outline

177: The Wonder Bread of Content May 31, 2018

Discussing our WWDC predictions, a recap of Code Conference, and The Cut's incredible examination of the scams of Anna Delvey.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple WWDC 2018: all of the rumors from the iOS 12 and new MacBook keynote | TechRadar

Gene Munster Shares WWDC Predictions: Beats Product With Siri Integration, Improvements to AI and AR - Mac Rumors

Cheaper HomePod, smarter Siri predicted for WWDC | Cult of Mac

Apple’s AirPlay 2 with multiroom audio streaming and stereo HomePod pairing is here - The Verge

Evan Spiegel on Facebook: “We would really appreciate it if they copied our data protection practices” - The Verge

Full video and transcript: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky at Code 2018 - Recode

Momofuku chef David Chang explains why he’s building a media empire - Recode

Full video and transcript: U.S. Senator Mark Warner at Code 2018 - Recode

Restaurant Review: Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in Times Square - The New York Times

How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People

“As an Added Bonus, She Paid for Everything”: My Bright-Lights Misadventure with a Magician of Manhattan | Vanity Fair

176: Donkey Kong Cradles Him May 24, 2018

Malware in CPUs and consumer routers make everyone nervous this week. Also, a frank discussion about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos — and why she should be prosecuted.

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Links and Show Notes

'Bad Blood' Review: The Biggest Scam in Silicon Valley | GQ

Google and Microsoft disclose new CPU flaw, and the fix can slow machines down - The Verge

Hackers infect 500,000 consumer routers all over the world with malware | Ars Technica

Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now

Russia will try again this fall. Congress doesn’t seem to care. - The Washington Post

175: There's a Robin Williams Movie May 17, 2018

Google Duplex: is it as creepy as it sounds? We discuss Google I/O, the Net Neutrality fight's resurgence, and the dead of YouTube Red. Finally: nostalgia phone cases!

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Links and Show Notes

Google IO 2018: all of the highlights and news from the keynote | TechRadar

Google Duplex is Silicon Valley’s latest experiment at the expense of the service industry - The Verge

Senate Votes to Save Net Neutrality, Proving Shame Still Works Sometimes

YouTube Music launches Tuesday; YouTube Red will be replaced by YouTube Premium, which will cost more. - Recode

How to get a great patina on your iPhone X leather case - The Verge

Classic C1: iPhone X case inspired by iMac G3 | Indiegogo

174: Git Champions May 11, 2018

Rocket, recorded live at Microsoft Build 2018. Christina and Bri banter, offer some opinions on the Build 2018 keynote -- and comment on some late-breaking Taylor Swift/Katt Perry drama -- before interviewing Microsoft’s Ed Thomson and Lori Lamkin. Ed is a Program Manager for VSTS, focusing on Git. Lori is the Director of Program Management for VSTS, and leads up the One Engineering Services (1ES) team at Microsoft.

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Links and Show Notes

Exclusive: How Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is rethinking Windows - The Verge

Microsoft Build 2018: the biggest announcements - The Verge

Buy Kate Spade Printed Sleeve for Surface Book - Microsoft

Microsoft Channel 9 on Twitter: "From all of us on the Channel 9 team, thank you so much for tuning in! 😀 Sessions will be up soon--thanks for another terrific #MSBuild 🎉… https://t.co/2ldDkxLJqV"

Brianna Wu for Congress Campaign Party Tickets, Tue, May 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Edward Thomson (@ethomson) | Twitter

GVFS: Git at Enterprise Scale

DevOps Resource Center - Azure DevOps | Microsoft Docs

Plan, Code Together, & Ship Faster | Visual Studio Team Services

173: A Lawyer Solution May 03, 2018

Facebook's F8 keynote leaves us full of dread and begrudging acknowledgement. We finally hear Bri and Christina's Nintendo Labo review, and talk about The Avengers: Infinity War

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Links and Show Notes

Facebook is taking on Tinder with new dating features - The Verge

Oculus Go review: mobile VR, minus the phone - The Verge

Facebook is completely redesigning Messenger to make it simple again - The Verge

Instagram will allow third parties to create custom AR filters - The Verge

Nintendo Labo: build and code your own instruments - YouTube

Avengers: Infinity War review - Polygon

Avengers: Infinity War’s best meme is also its most spoilery - Polygon

172: Nintendo's To-Do List Apr 26, 2018

Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about sick Nintendo haxx, the MacBook Pro keyboard, and good ol' Yahoo.

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Links and Show Notes

Brazil Is An Alternate Video Game Universe Where Sega Beat Nintendo - Atlas Obscura

Nintendo’s Switch can be hacked to run custom apps and games - The Verge

How to make your old Game Boy as good as (or better than) new | Ars Technica

Don’t buy the MacBook Pros even on sale, in my opinion | The Outline

Verizon says Yahoo users must waive class-action rights—or stop using Yahoo | Ars Technica

Museum of the Moving Image

171: Nintendo Labo is Here Apr 19, 2018

Brianna and Simone duo it out, talking about the NINTENDO LABO, Tesla production nightmare, the permissions we thoughtlessly grant to apps, and how the heck to pronounce Han Solo's name.

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Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Labo UNBOXING & BUILDING — Let's Make a Toy-Con RC Car! - YouTube

Tesla says its factory is safer. But it left injuries off the books | Reveal

Tesla Probed by California Regulator on Workplace Conditions - Bloomberg

Tesla Model 3 will start 24/7 production to meet target

Smartphone Apps Know Too Much. We Need to Fix Permissions | WIRED

How Pizza Night Can Cost More in Data Than Dollars

Solo: A Star Wars Story reminds us that no one knows how to say Han’s name - The Verge

170: It's So Horrible Here Apr 12, 2018

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Zuckerberg's Senate testimony, the new RED iPhone, Mac Pro updates, and Cardi B's new album dropping.

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Links and Show Notes

Zuckerberg Testimony: Why Facebook Is Winning So Far - Bloomberg

How the Senate's tech illiteracy saved Mark Zuckerberg - CNNPolitics

Apple announces new red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - The Verge

Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch

Apple’s redesigned Mac Pro is coming in 2019 - The Verge

Cardi B’s ‘Invasion of Privacy’ Cements Her Star Status

Cardi B on Her Unstoppable Rise, Repping Gang Life, and the Peril of Butt Injections | GQ

169: Better Laser Explosions Apr 05, 2018

Brianna, Christina, and Simone mull over the rumors that Apple will make their own chip, and talk about how online culture needs to change in the aftermath of the shooting at YouTube headquarters. Then we take a breath to play a horrible guessing game.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Plans to Ditch Intel and Use Custom Mac Chips Starting in 2020 - Mac Rumors

Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs From 2020, Replacing Intel - Bloomberg

Police Identify Woman Who Wounded 3 at YouTube and Killed Herself; Motive Is Unclear - The New York Times

Nasim Najafi Aghdam was 'calm and cooperative' with police before attacking YouTube HQ - CNN

Police Questioned YouTube Attacker Hours Before Shooting, Didn't Seem To Be A Threat : The Two-Way : NPR

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Sparkwood by Daria Defore

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168: There Were Other Complications Mar 30, 2018

Apple held an event, Facebook is being Facebook, and who bit Beyoncé’s face.

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Links and Show Notes

The 5 biggest announcements from the Apple education event - The Verge

Apple’s new iPad with Pencil support is just $299 for schools - The Verge

Apple and Logitech announce $49 Crayon stylus and keyboard case that work with the iPad - The Verge

Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones [Updated] | Ars Technica

Facebook scandal ignites a privacy awakening - Mar. 28, 2018

Manifest.permission | Android Developers

Which Celebrities Did Not Bite Beyoncé's Face? An Updating List. | HuffPost

Who bit Beyoncé? A guide to the most bizarre celebrity mystery of 2018. - The Washington Post

167: Pointing Fingers Mar 22, 2018

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the fallout for Facebook in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, Uber's self-driving car fatality, and two awesome ladies: Lara Croft and Jessica Jones.

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Links and Show Notes

Cambridge Analytica scandals, explained: Facebook, Trump, Russia, WikiLeaks, and more - Vox

Cambridge Analytica, the shady data firm that might be a key Trump-Russia link, explained - Vox

Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: What You Need to Know as Fallout Widens - The New York Times

No, You Aren't Going to Quit Facebook

Uber’s self-driving car showed no signs of slowing before fatal crash, police say - The Verge

Uber halts self-driving tests after pedestrian killed in Arizona - The Verge

Uber’s former head of self-driving cars put safety second - The Verge

From sex symbol to icon: How Crystal Dynamics saved Lara Croft - Polygon

Jessica Jones season 2 full review - Polygon

166: Smart Home Future Mar 15, 2018

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about The Information's deep dive into Siri's troubled development, three exciting stories of FRAUD, The Bachelor's tragic season finale, and whether or not Simone should get a Fitbit on a whim.

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Links and Show Notes

The Seven-Year Itch: How Apple’s Marriage to Siri Turned Sour — The Information

Senior ex-Equifax executive charged with insider trading | Ars Technica

Theranos and CEO Elizabeth Holmes charged by the SEC with defrauding investors - The Verge

Google banning cryptocurrency-related advertising

Watch John Oliver explain Bitcoin using $15,000 Beanie Babies and rap videos - The Verge

Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham Iceland Vacation | PEOPLE.com

Fitbit Alta HR Is the Best Fitness Tracker for Normal People

Microsoft Build 2018 Developer Conference

165: Steven Spielberg Hasn't Made A Bad Movie Since Hook - Fight Me Mar 09, 2018

Simone, Brianna, and Christina are reunited for a MYSTERY TOPIC, discussion of Microsoft's LTE Surface and Vulkan 1.1, and the upcoming Spielberg joint Ready Player One.

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Links and Show Notes

The work-anywhere Surface Pro with LTE can now be preordered by anyone | Ars Technica

Vulkan 1.1 out today with multi-GPU support, better DirectX compatibility | Ars Technica

Stranger Things’ homage to ’80s cinema continues with stunning posters - Polygon

People are making Ready Player One’s terrible posters so much better - Polygon

Female Founders on International Women's Day - YouTube

164: Just The Two Of Us Mar 01, 2018

Brianna and Simone are FLYING DUO tonight and talking about Microsoft's Supreme Court Case, the ESRB's addition of in-game purchase warnings to game labels, Discord's purge of white nationalist servers, and the awesomeness of Black Panther.

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Links and Show Notes

US v. Microsoft: what’s at stake in the Supreme Court case - The Verge

ESRB adding labeling for loot boxes, other ‘in-game purchases’ - Polygon

Discord is purging alt-right, white nationalist and hateful servers - Polygon

Black Panther review - Polygon

Black Panther review: the grown-up Marvel movie we’ve been waiting for - The Verge

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163: Reviewpalooza Feb 22, 2018

Simone, Brianna, and Christina take a break from news to discuss their favorite toys: the Peloton bike, the HomePod, the iPhone 8, the third-gen MacBook, and the Apple Watch Series 3.

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Links and Show Notes

My two-month ride with Peloton, the cultish, internet-connected fitness bike - The Verge

Apple HomePod Review: It Only Sounds Great: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company

Opinion: Almost no one should get a HomePod over a Google Home Max | 9to5Google

iPhone 8 Review: Apple's Best and Most Boring iPhone | WIRED

'King of Kong' star Billy Mitchell lied, claims Donkey Kong world-record analysis | VentureBeat

The ‘King of Kong’ could be stripped of his high score

The Perfect Fraudman - YouTube

The King of Con - YouTube

World's Most Infamous Donkey Kong Player Caught Cheating! - YouTube

RDI Halcyon - YouTube

162: The Internet Was A Mistake Feb 15, 2018

Brianna, Christina, and Simone are reunited to discuss Wired's cover story about Facebook, the upcoming (ongoing?) Infocalypse, and Quinn Norton's short life at the New York Times.

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Links and Show Notes

Inside Facebook's Hellish Two Years—and Mark Zuckerberg's Struggle to Fix it All | WIRED

He Predicted The 2016 Fake News Crisis. Now He's Worried About An Information Apocalypse.

NY Times Hires, Quickly Fires Journalist With History of Homophobic Tweets

Microsoft Developer - YouTube

161: Wow, Remember That? Feb 09, 2018

Brianna, Simone, and Christina are ... not here! But they've curated a trip down memory lane for you, of some of their favorite Rocket memories. Join us to talk about the SNES Classic and, of course, sexy, sexy Pokemon.

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160: Flamethrowers and Teens Feb 01, 2018

Brianna and Christina are joined by The Daily Beast’s Taylor Lorenz to talk flame throwers, YouTube drama, buying Twitter followers, and bad award optics.

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Links and Show Notes

Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) | Twitter

Flamethrower — The Boring Company

The Boring Company is really pushing the definition of “Flamethrower” | Ars Technica

YouTuber Under Fire for ‘Acid Attack’ Prank Videos

The Follower Factory - The New York Times

Twitter Followers Vanish Amid Inquiries Into Fake Accounts - The New York Times

Lies, Dumb Lies, and Richard Roeper’s Twitter Following - The Ringer

Atari Founder Award Reexamined After Outcry Over History - Rolling Stone

#NotNolan: why game creators are speaking out against the founder of Atari - The Verge

Like and Subscribe: A podcast about YouTube culture by Julia / Taylor / Ross on Apple Podcasts

Microsoft Channel 9 - YouTube

159: Christina Loves To Buy Jan 25, 2018

Brianna, Christina, and Simone yell about the HomePod and the hell that is the Apple Store. Then they discuss the mysterious organization behind so much malvertising, and Cindy Gallop's Make Love Not Porn achieving $2 million in funding.

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Links and Show Notes

My iPhone repair experience, and why Apple's retail stores are too disorganized

Apple skeptic says company ‘in trouble’ ahead of HomePod launch

Five obvious questions about Apple’s HomePod speaker - The Verge

Here’s why the epidemic of malicious ads grew so much worse last year | Ars Technica

Sex, the final frontier: Cindy Gallop raises $2M from mysterious investor for social sex tech | TechCrunch

158: Even MORE Warrantless Wiretapping Jan 18, 2018

This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube's creator problem, Nintendo's incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote.

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Links and Show Notes

YouTube Unveils New Monetization Rules Killing Ad Revenue for Small Creators

YouTube introduces new criteria for creator monetization, Google Preferred structure - Polygon

YouTube’s lesser-known creators worry for the future after major monetization changes (update) - Polygon

Take a trip to Los Angeles' new internet celebrity summer camp - The Verge

YouTuber Jake Paul Builds a Multimillion-Dollar Empire—With the Help of Thousands of Tween Fans

Nintendo is making a bunch of awesome DIY cardboard toys for the Switch - The Verge

Nintendo reveals Labo, a DIY ‘build-and-play experience’ for Switch - Polygon

In a close vote, the Senate ends debate on warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens | TechCrunch

After calling for surveillance reform, Democrats help kill it - LA Times

House Extends Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy Safeguards - The New York Times

Let's Play MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS! — Overboard, Episode 1 (New Show!) - YouTube

157: Joe Kodak Jan 11, 2018

Allison Esposito joins Brianna and Simone to discuss stripper robots, the worst products from CES, Kodak's new cryptocurrency, and the new Overwatch League's lack of women.

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Links and Show Notes

Christina Warren on Twitter: "Oleg is comforting me! https://t.co/Zy4Ol8sfbo"

Do Androids Cry After Stripping in Vegas for CES?

Here’s the story behind the pole-dancing robots everyone’s talking about at CES - Recode

This weight-loss headset is more likely to give you a headache than budge the scale - The Verge

CES 2018: This smart mirror tells you how wrinkly you are

CES 2018 gadgets: from talking toilets to snuggle robots - The Washington Post

Kohler Introduces Voice-Command Technology Into The Bathroom, Announces New Smart Home Products With ‘KOHLER Konnect’ | 2018 KBIS Press Kit | Press Kits | Press Room | KOHLER

Kodak announces its own cryptocurrency and watches stock price skyrocket - The Verge

WomenCoin (WOMEN) $0.003992 (21.14%) | CoinMarketCap

Matt Levine on Twitter: "have sex using smart contracts on the blockchain https://t.co/O6TGPhOzko https://t.co/KAvCKwC6Xb"

No Overwatch League Team Signed The Game's Most Notable Female Pro To Their Roster

156: Brain Hurt Jan 04, 2018

Simone, Brianna, and Christina update y'all on the Apple battery situation, and talk about the Intel chip vulnerability. Then they exult over Snap's opulent, incredible NYE party.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple will replace old iPhone batteries, regardless of diagnostic test results - The Verge

A Message to Our Customers - Apple

Apple clarifies that all iPhone 6 and later devices are eligible for $29 battery replacements | 9to5Mac

Apple's battery replacement offer to reduce 2018 iPhone sales: Barclays

What’s behind the Intel design flaw forcing numerous patches? | Ars Technica

“Meltdown” and “Spectre”: Every modern processor has unfixable security flaws | Ars Technica

Critical "Meltdown" and "Spectre" Flaws Breaks Basic Security for Intel, AMD, ARM Computers | WIRED

Kernel-memory-leaking Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign • The Register

Google Online Security Blog: Today's CPU vulnerability: what you need to know

Intel Responds to Security Research Findings

Microsoft issues emergency Windows update for processor security bugs - The Verge

Snapchat Blocked Guests At Its Lavish NYE Party From Posting on Snapchat

155: We're All From Rocket Now Dec 29, 2017

This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone for her choices, and we talk about our best games of 2017.

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Links and Show Notes

Brianna Wu on Twitter: "Update: Two weeks ago, jerkface was driving recklessly, illegally passed in a single lane, and smashed into the rear of my 981 because he wa… https://t.co/1fT2iyvQkD"

Christina Warren on Instagram: “I found my OG copy of Earthbound in my parents basement.” • Instagram

SIMONE'S Top 5 Games of 2017! - YouTube

Apple faces multiple lawsuits after admitting to slowing down iPhones as their batteries age - The Verge

Was it really necessary for Apple to slow down old iPhones? - The Verge

Why Apple slows down old iPhones to save your battery | iMore

Confessions of a Digital Nazi Hunter - The New York Times

Facebook Thinks Saying "Men Are Trash" Is Hate Speech

Bono Is Sad Men Have No Outlet For Their Anger Now That They Let Women Make Music

154: I Don't Regret It Dec 21, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the net neutrality repeal, have a brief aside about Magic Leap, and effuse over the Ocean's 8 trailer. Then they end the show and spend 30 minutes talking about The Last Jedi.

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Links and Show Notes

26 senators are supporting a resolution to undo the FCC’s net neutrality repeal - The Verge

Net neutrality repeal: FCC votes 3-2 against open internet - Vox

Net neutrality is dead — what happens next? - The Verge

Net neutrality isn’t the only way to keep the internet fair. It’s just the only way in America. - Vox

Net neutrality is dead — what happens next? - The Verge

The Republican net neutrality bill doesn't save net neutrality - The Verge

26 senators are supporting a resolution to undo the FCC’s net neutrality repeal - The Verge

The FCC just killed net neutrality - The Verge

Lightwear: Introducing Magic Leap's Mixed Reality Goggles - Rolling Stone

OCEAN'S 8 - Official 1st Trailer - YouTube

153: Always Be Fact Checking Dec 14, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the most Rocket story ever: AI-manipulated porn. Then we discuss iMac Pro early reviews and the alt-right campaign against Matt Taibbi.

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Links and Show Notes

AI-Assisted Fake Porn Is Here - Motherboard

The New iMac Pro Is Really Expensive And Really Worth It: Early Review

Early iMac Pro reviews are in and the machine is an absolute monster – BGR

Cabel Sasser on Twitter: "⚠️ iMac Pro Alert! Apple (amazingly/unprecedentedly?) provided me with a loaner iMac Pro a few days ago to check out, and in turn, I'm very… https://t.co/os6SCdYuDU"

The Destruction of Matt Taibbi :: Politics :: Features :: Matt Taibbi :: Paste

Lost Exile | Vanity Fair

Game Ogre is a show about making mistakes together - Polygon

152: One Woman Show Dec 07, 2017

Christina roleplays the playground fight between Google and Amazon, and then Brianna and Christina discuss those bitcoins. Finally, Rocket's holiday gift guide!

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Links and Show Notes

Google and Amazon are punishing their own customers in a bitter feud - The Verge

Amazon Prime Video App Launches on Apple TV [Update: TV App Supported] - Mac Rumors

Bitcoin’s insane energy consumption, explained | Ars Technica

Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Steam Blog

Amazon.com: Nintendo Switch with Joy-Con Pick You Own System Bundle Options: Edition, Color, Games, Extra Controller, Case: Computers & Accessories

Nerf Rival Deadpool Kronos XVIII-500 Dual Pack for Collectibles | GameStop

MacBook Pro - Apple

Amazon.com: Daria Defore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle

Super Nintendo Entertainment System™: Super NES Classic Edition – Official site

Get a Grip On Your Phone | PopSockets

HP, Asus announce first Windows 10 ARM PCs: 20 hour battery life, gigabit LTE | Ars Technica

Hair Coach Smart Hair Brush | Kérastase

Juicero is shutting down - The Verge

USB-C to 3.5mm Digital Headphone Jack Adapter - Google Store

Amazon.com: Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter: Cell Phones & Accessories

Maker of ‘Smart’ Vibrators Settles Data Collection Lawsuit for $3.75 Million - The New York Times

Brian's Video Producer Announcement & CRYSTAL CHRONICLES APPRECIATION GROUP | Polygon

151: Dark Unicorn Nov 30, 2017

Brianna, Christina and Simone chat about the enormous logic error with Mac OS High Sierra, Uber's latest latest (latest) disaster(s), and the future of Essential.

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Links and Show Notes

HQ - Live Trivia Game Show on the App Store

Major Apple security flaw grants admin access on macOS High Sierra without password - The Verge

About the security content of Security Update 2017-001 - Apple Support

Apple Releases macOS High Sierra Security Update to Fix Root Password Vulnerability - Mac Rumors

Apple MacOS High Sierra Security Flaw Lets Anyone Get Root Access, No Password Required | WIRED

Daring Fireball: High Sierra Root Login Bug Was Mentioned on Apple’s Support Forums Two Weeks Ago

Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org

The new MacBook keyboard is ruining my life | The Outline

Uber Hid 2016 Breach, Paying Hackers to Delete Stolen Data - The New York Times

Uber suffered massive data breach, then paid hackers to keep quiet – Naked Security

Uber Paid Hackers to Delete Stolen Data on 57 Million People - Bloomberg

Uber says 2.7M UK users affected by 2016 data breach | TechCrunch

New Evidence Makes the Uber-Waymo Self-Driving Car Lawsuit Much Nastier | WIRED

Uber-Waymo trial delayed as U.S. judge raises prospect of 'cover-up'

The Self Driving Car Whiz Who Fell from Grace | WIRED

Android’s Andy Rubin Left Google After Inquiry Found Inappropriate Relationship — The Information

150: CMAC AND CMOM Nov 22, 2017

A very, very special guest joins Brianna, Christina, and Simone to discuss Twitter's verification woes, the iPhone X, and the delay of Apple's HomePod.

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter's verification program was a mess from the start - The Verge

Twitter, Facing Another Uproar, Pauses Its Verification Process - The New York Times

Amazon.com: Spigen Liquid Crystal iPhone X Case with Slim Protection and Premium TPU for Apple iPhone X (2017) - Crystal Clear: Electronics

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Apple’s HomePod delayed until next year - The Verge

Apple’s HomePod Delay Isn’t Just a Momentary Lapse: Gadfly - The Washington Post

149: Get Yourself a Bentley Nov 16, 2017

Software Developer Jessica Dennis takes over for Christina this week as we discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Pixel earbuds, and SMART DRUGS that can tell when you've taken them.

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Links and Show Notes

Change will be a Constant in Star Wars Battlefront II

Star Wars Battlefront 2’s loot crate controversy: everything you need to know - Polygon

Why your Battlefront 2 outrage is a compliment to EA (and how to use it effectively) - Polygon

The most hated poet in Portland | The Outline

Google's Pixel Buds Aren't Even Close to Being Good

The FDA has approved the first digital pill - The Verge

Porsche AR - Imagine on the App Store

148: Meth Is Not Cruelty-Free Nov 09, 2017

Christina Warren's impressions of the iPhone X meets Brianna Wu's struggles trying to order one. Then we discuss Twitter's fresh 280 characters and Steven Soderbergh's Mosaic.

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter officially expands its character count to 280 starting today | TechCrunch

Twitter's new 280-character limit raises questions - CNET

Steven Soderbergh's New App, Mosaic, Will Change How You Watch TV | WIRED

147: The First Big iPhone X Episode Nov 02, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a BIG OL' IPHONE X HOUR. Then, a brief digestif in the form of Aibo!

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Links and Show Notes

iPhone X Review: How We Tested (and Tricked) FaceID - WSJ

iPhone X review: face the future - The Verge

Review of Apple’s iPhone X at Disneyland

iPhone X review: The best damn product Apple has ever made | iMore

iPhone X Animoji Review | POPSUGAR News

iPhone X FIRST LOOK: TOP 10 BEST FEATURES - YouTube

Sony just announced a new Aibo robot dog - The Verge

Sony's Robotic Dog Aibo Is Back From the Dead

A Robotic Dog’s Mortality - The New York Times

Janet Jackson - Doesn't Really Matter (Official Video) - YouTube

DRAGON'S LAIR: The Long Happy Life of an '80s Phenomenon - YouTube

146: Get A Load of THESE Amazing Stories Oct 26, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the state of Apple's television programming, Amazon Key, and this week's BIGGEST TECH FAILURES.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Hollywood Is the Opposite of Edgy - Bloomberg

Apple Joins Forces With Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television - The New York Times

What is Amazon Key? Silicon Valley at its most out-of-touch. - The Washington Post

Amazon Key is a new service that lets couriers unlock your front door - The Verge

It Sounds Like Snap Spectacles Turned Into a Massive Boondoggle

Fewer than half Snapchat Spectacles owners used glasses after 1 month - Business Insider

Sega Genesis Flashback HD review - Polygon

145: Baby's Got Back, As They Say Oct 19, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the KRACK epidemic, and two solid products: the Pixel 2, and the Surface Book 2.

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Links and Show Notes

The KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability, explained like you're five

WiFi is broken – here's the companies that have already fixed it - Charged

List of Firmware & Driver Updates for KRACK WPA2 Vulnerability

Microsoft has already fixed the Wi-Fi attack vulnerability - The Verge

Wi-Fi Security Flaw Not As Bad As It’s KRACKed Up To Be - TidBITS

Google Pixel 2 review: plainly great - The Verge

Pixel 2 Review: Google Sticks to What It Does Best

Microsoft's Surface Book 2 has more power and a new 15-inch size - The Verge

The new MacBook keyboard is ruining my life | The Outline

Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac | The contacts app you'll actually want to use.

144: Go Oculus Go Oct 13, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss hacking the crap out of your SNES Classic, and the new untethered headsets from Oculus. Then we take a turn to discuss Harvey Weinstein.

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Links and Show Notes

List of Super NES enhancement chips - Wikipedia

The Story of NESticle, the Ambitious Emulator That Redefined Retro Gaming - Motherboard

SNES CLASSIC: CPS1, CPS2, NEOGEO and KONAMI ARCADE ROM TUTORIAL - YouTube

Oculus announces $199 stand-alone VR headset, Oculus Go - Polygon

Oculus reveals new standalone Santa Cruz headset design with improved controllers - The Verge

Oculus’ prototype Santa Cruz headset feels like a wireless Oculus Rift - The Verge

Oculus’ updated Home is The Sims meets Habbo Hotel in VR - Polygon

How virtual reality developers are surviving the hype cycle - The Verge

Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades - The New York Times

From Aggressive Overtures to Sexual Assault: Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers Tell Their Stories | The New Yorker

These Are The Women Who Have Accused Harvey Weinstein | HuffPost

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143: Grievances Oct 05, 2017

Christina returns to be shamed for not going to Disney jail. Then your hosts start out glad with the SNES Classic, and end up mad talking about Equifax. In the middle, they find some time for Google.

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Links and Show Notes

Where and how to buy the SNES Classic Edition today (update) - Polygon

SNES Classic review - Polygon

The SNES Classic is very good - Polygon

Google Pixel 2 event: the 5 biggest announcements - The Verge

Google Pixelbook first look: a stunning $1,000 laptop - The Verge

Exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL - The Verge

The Equifax hacks are a case study in why we need better data breach laws - Vox

Someone dressed like the Monopoly guy is photobombing the Senate's Equifax hearing

Equifax Was Warned About Vulnerability But Failed To Patch It

142: SimoneJACK Sep 28, 2017

Julia Alexander joins Brianna and Simone to talk about … Tom Cruise's butt, what is up with all the clowns, and whether Twitter can ban Trump. Seriously.

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Links and Show Notes

Why Is Tom Cruise Lying Out of His Prosthetic Ass?

It review - Polygon

After Nearly 30 Years, Killer Clown Arrested for Love Triangle Murder

Twitter's rules apparently don't apply to Trump - CNET

Mashable on Twitter: "The future of home security might just be a house drone https://t.co/N4E67RdxL7"

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141: Disney Prison Sep 21, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone have a few words for the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 problems, as well as the cool stuff available for ARKit.

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Links and Show Notes

Careers - Vox Media

iPhone 8 Review: Apple's Best and Most Boring iPhone | WIRED

iPhone 8 review: the default option - The Verge

Daring Fireball: The iPhones 8

Apple admits to Apple Watch LTE problems just before it ships - The Verge

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE review: missed connections - The Verge

Daring Fireball: Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Watch Series 3 Review: Untethered... and Unreliable - WSJ

Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug | iMore

9 cool AR apps you should download to try out iOS 11’s ARKit - The Verge

Watch The Bold Type TV Show Online

TV Reviews – The Bold Type

140: The Revolutionary iPhone Sep 14, 2017

Brianna, Christina and Simone pore over every detail from Apple's Sept. 12 keynote. RIP ROSE GOLD.

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Links and Show Notes

Did Apple Just Kill Rose Gold?

iPhone X event: the five most important things from the Apple keynote - The Verge

New Apple Watch Series 3 announced with LTE - The Verge

Apple’s watchOS 4 due out September 19th with better heart rate monitoring - The Verge

HANDS ON: LunaTik iPod Nano Watch Kit Makes Us Swoon

Apple vs. Roku vs. Amazon: who makes the best streaming TV device? - The Verge

Apple's AirPower wireless charging mat can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time - The Verge

iPhone 8 price will start at $699 with a release date of September 22nd - The Verge

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus announced with wireless charging, True Tone display - The Verge

If you have an iPhone 7, you should not buy an iPhone 8

Apple’s iPhone X: wait for the reviews - The Verge

iPhone X will cost $999 and won’t come out until November 3rd - The Verge

iPhone X announced with edge-to-edge screen, Face ID, and no home button - The Verge

iPhone X hands-on: feels like ‘the future of the smartphone’ - The Verge

Apple brings face-tracking to ARKit on iPhone X | TechCrunch

iPhone X has no home button, and will unlock with facial recognition - The Verge

Why Face ID won’t give you the legal protection of a passcode - The Verge

139: Almost as Good as Simone Sep 09, 2017

Brianna and Christina are joined again by Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) to discuss the latest tech news is the week, including the Galaxy Note 8 Reviews, Google’s monopoly status, and the tech industry's response to the Trump’s DACA decision.

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Links and Show Notes

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: one for the fans - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: Bigger, Badder, But I Still Want More

The anti-monopoly case against Google - The Verge

When The Truth is Messy and Hard – Context: By New America

Yes, Google Uses Its Power to Quash Ideas It Doesn’t Like—I Know Because It Happened to Me [Updated]

Microsoft says it will pay legal fees for Dreamer employees - The Verge

Urgent DACA legislation is both an economic imperative and humanitarian necessity - Microsoft on the Issues

138: Horf Some Sausage Aug 31, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Apple Event, Microsoft and Google's push into VR and AR tech, and Taylor's Swift's ascension from the dead.

Links and Show Notes

Apple to Hold Product Launch Event on Sept. 12 - WSJ

Microsoft’s Mixed Reality controllers work like Oculus Touch — without the cameras - The Verge

ARCore: Augmented reality at Android scale

ARCore Is Google's Answer To Apple's ARKit, Now Available

Microsoft was leading the world in AR; now it’s at risk of being left behind | Ars Technica

Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do - YouTube

Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do,' annotated - YouTube

137: All the Sad, Young Phones Aug 24, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss all the new exciting Android-related news: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone, and Android Oreo. Then they talk about Ellen Pao's book excerpt in NY Mag, and the new and terrible Lamborghini phone.

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Links and Show Notes

EA Boss Says Mass Effect: Andromeda Got Too Much Criticism, Franchise Could Return - GameSpot

The Story Behind Mass Effect: Andromeda's Troubled Five-Year Development

Samsung Note 8: The Return of the Original Jumbo Phone

Why does Samsung think you’d be willing to spend nearly $1,000 on a Galaxy Note 8? - The Verge

Is The Essential Phone Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Have To Say - Digg

Essential Phone review - The Verge

Essential Phone: Review | WIRED

A Normal Person's Guide to the Essential Phone, the Most Hyped Gadget of the Summer

11 Things You Can Do in Android Oreo That You Couldn't Before

Android – 8.0 Oreo

Ellen Pao: This Is How Sexism Works in Silicon Valley

Finally, Lamborghini Has Made a Phone Exclusively for Assholes

KFC's iPhone killer has arrived - The Verge

KFC Limited E-Store

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136: This Is What Eggs Sound Like Aug 17, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Tesla Model 3, Apple's plans for television content, and MoviePass and their potentially doomed $10 subscription.

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Links and Show Notes

Tesla Model 3 delivery estimate - Business Insider

Model 3 | Tesla

Tesla Model 3 price - Business Insider

No Matter What Happens To Tesla, The Model S Is An Amazing Machine

Apple Readies $1 Billion War Chest for Hollywood Programming - WSJ

Apple is reportedly investing $1 billion in original video content - The Verge

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos on Shonda Rhimes and Launching Original Movies | Variety

MoviePass threatened with lawsuit after slashing subscription fees to $10 a month - The Verge

MoviePass’ $10 plan to watch unlimited movies receives major industry blowback - Polygon

Taylor Swift’s Priceless Dollar - The New York Times

Taylor Swift's sexual assault testimony was sharp, gutsy, and satisfying.

This Week On Channel 9 | Channel 9

Pretty Cute Watching Boston Residents Play Daily Game Of ‘Big City’ - The Onion - America's Finest News Source

8.4 Million New Yorkers Suddenly Realize New York City A Horrible Place To Live - The Onion - America's Finest News Source

135: Appropriating Demons and Daddy Aug 11, 2017

The iPhone 8 isn't here yet, but we sure seem to know a lot about it, including the possibility THERE MAY NOT BE A ROSE GOLD OPTION. Also, Disney is breaking up with Netflix.

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Links and Show Notes

The iPhone 8 Model! - YouTube

iPhone 8 may skip rose gold, launch in just three colors | TechRadar

Disney to End Netflix Deal, Sets Launch of ESPN and Disney-Branded Streaming Services | Variety

134: That's What SHE Said Aug 03, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about Apple's decision to pull some VPN apps from the Chinese App Store, the women who sell nudes on Patreon, and HBO h4ckz0rz.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple’s Silence in China Sets a Dangerous Precedent - The New York Times

Apple Removes Apps From China Store That Help Internet Users Evade Censorship - The New York Times

China is perfecting a new method for suppressing dissent on the internet - Vox

Tim Cook justifies removing VPN apps in China, claiming Apple was only following the law - The Verge

The women who sell nudes on Patreon - The Verge

Hackers Threaten ‘Game of Thrones,’ as HBO Confirms Cyberattack - The New York Times

HBO Hackers Stole ‘Thousands of Internal Documents’ | Variety

Cincinnati Zoo on Twitter: "It's official! Fiona is the world's sassiest hippo ever! Here she is inside pestering her mom Bibi while she eats. 💯💕👑😎 https://t.co/6dRXzvDDHL"

TWC9: Bug Bounty, Fast and Easy Containers, Edge Summit, We Still Love MS Paint and more... | This Week On Channel 9 | Channel 9

Nick and Griffin's Driving Instructor Roleplay (Feat. Simone & Pat) - YouTube

133: Walmart Disappoints America Jul 27, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the looming death of Flash, the delayed death of MS Paint, and the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago.

Links and Show Notes

Walmart canceling all early SNES Classic pre-orders due to ‘technical glitch’ - Polygon

Flash & The Future of Interactive Content | Adobe

The Life, Death and Rebirth of Adobe Flash

Get ready to finally say goodbye to Flash — in 2020 | TechCrunch

Thoughts on Flash - Apple

Apple Didn't Kill Flash, HTML5 Did

Just How Dead Is Microsoft Paint? [Updated]

Microsoft Paint isn’t dead yet, will live in the Windows Store for free - The Verge

Microsoft Paint to be killed off after 32 years | Technology | The Guardian

Microsoft Paint will soon be no more

Hold your faux outrage over the demise of Microsoft Paint

A Brutal Recap Of The Very Bad Pokémon Go Fest

I went to Pokémon Go Fest, and it was a disaster - The Verge

Most Pokémon Go Fest attendees missed its best moment - Polygon

Niantic ‘horrified’ by Pokémon Go Fest - Polygon

Sorry, space cats, this interactive A-Ha video is the best use of ARKit we’ve seen - The Verge

132: I Invented Daddy Culture Jul 20, 2017

Christina explains why she bought a very expensive iMac, then the hosts talk about some good old-fashion bitcoin theft. Finally, pooping all over the Ataribox.

Links and Show Notes

Marvel’s Oculus VR game perfectly captures the feeling of embodying a superhero - The Verge

Fusion Drive or more RAM: Which one to get on a new Mac? | Macworld

Oculus Rift and Touch Controller bundle given yet another price drop - Polygon

Robo Recall review | Rock, Paper, Shotgun

CoinDash website hacked, $7 million stolen in ICO

CoinDash ICO Hacker Nets Additional Ether as Theft Tops $10 Million - CoinDesk

Newspapers: Ad-Blocking Brave Browser Is Illegal, Deceptive | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Steep decline in cryptocurrency market has miners dumping their GPUs on Ebay | PC Gamer

How to Mine Bitcoins: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Atari’s new Ataribox console will be like an NES Classic - The Verge

Forbes Welcome

This Is An Ataribox, Whatever That Is

Dream Daddy Simulator’s last-minute delay causes a stir - Polygon

131: A Beautiful Moth Jul 11, 2017

Russian hacking, home security and GLOW!

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Links and Show Notes

U.S. officials say Russian government hackers have penetrated energy and nuclear company business networks - The Washington Post

Hackers Are Targeting Nuclear Facilities, Homeland Security Dept. and F.B.I. Say - The New York Times

Hackers Target U.S. Nuclear Facilities, Russia Is Suspect

Petya Ransomware Hackers Didn't Make WannaCry's Mistakes | WIRED

Two-factor authentication is a mess - The Verge

Windows 10 will use protected folders to thwart crypto ransomware - Help Net Security

carpeaqua: I Got Hacked and All I Got Was This New SIM Card

Microsoft bringing EMET back as a built-in part of Windows 10 | Ars Technica

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130: Princess Christina Jul 07, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Dave McClure's resignation at 500 Startups and VC harassment. Then it's a light show, with Simone's massive feelings on Overwatch's Doomfist and some frenzied praise of Edgar Wright's Baby Driver.

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Links and Show Notes

Welcome to MVA | What's New on MVA | Channel 9

Women in Tech Speak Frankly on Culture of Harassment - The New York Times

500 Startups’ Dave McClure has resigned as general partner - Recode

Silicon Valley Women Tell of VC’s Unwanted Advances — The Information

A Backlash Builds Against Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley - The New York Times

Shedding Light on the “Black Box of Inappropriateness” | Breadcrumbs by Cheryl Yeoh

I’m a Creep. I’m Sorry. – 500 Hats

Overwatch’s new hero is Doomfist — and you can check him out now - Polygon

Symmetra should be listed as Defense, not Support - Heroes Never Die

Stormblood Makes Final Fantasy XIV A Better Game

How ‘Baby Driver’ Made the iPod Cool Again – The Ringer

Hideo Kojima, Rian Johnson and more are celebrating the iPod Classic thanks to Baby Driver - Polygon

129: Nintendo, Please Send Us Four Mini SNES Classic Editions Jun 29, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina reminisce on the iPhone, which turns 10 years old. Then they flip out over the Mini SNES Classic, which Nintendo should send them four of.

Links and Show Notes

How the iPhone changed passive-aggression - The Verge

The iPhone changed the way we communicate with our parents - The Verge

How Apple’s iPhone changed the world: 10 years in 10 charts - Recode

Steve Jobs announcing the first iPhone in 2007 - YouTube

SNES Classic coming this September, with a never-before-released game (update) - Polygon

The Star Fox 2 team is so pumped to see the game come out - Polygon

These Are the 30 Games Nintendo Should Include on a Tiny Super Nintendo

Nintendo’s SNES Classic has a confusingly named Final Fantasy game - The Verge

Without Chrono Trigger, the SNES Classic Is Just a Fancy Brick

Amazon Echo Show review: doing more by doing less - The Verge

Amazon Echo Show review: Alexa's touchscreen seems half-baked - CNET

Chumby - Wikipedia

Nostalgia surges as DisneyQuest bows out - Orlando Sentinel

128: Orwellian! Jun 22, 2017

Simone is back, joining Christina and Bri to talk about Apple's leaked presentation on leaking, and Tumblr's conspicuous silence on Net Neutrality after Verizon's purchase of Yahoo. Finally, what's up with that Han Solo movie?

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Links and Show Notes

Leaked recording: Inside Apple’s global war on leakers | The Outline

Internal Apple presentation on how to handle leaks gets leaked - The Verge

We got one of Apple’s patented round pizza boxes | The Outline

Disappointed Southern Dad Tim Cook Face

Verizon is killing Tumblr’s fight for net neutrality | The Verge

Star Wars Han Solo film loses directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller - Polygon

Han Solo director rumors spawn the most obvious meme - Polygon

COMPETITIVE SWITCHING @ E3 2017 feat. Pat, Nick, and Simone - YouTube

Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018

127: Bee Queen Jun 15, 2017

As Simone is busy at E3, Christina and Brianna are joined by Ish ShaBazz. Topics this week are using blockchain to vote online, all the greatest news from E3, and the latest Uber nightmare.

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Links and Show Notes

What Microsoft got right and wrong at E3 2017 - The Verge

Detroit: Become Human’s new trailer is about the android revolution - Polygon

The Xbox One X is aspirational in the purest sense of the word

The Evil Within 2 launches this October - Polygon

ANTHEM Official E3 Gameplay Trailer (2017) Bioware New Game HD - YouTube

The Blockchain Will Do to the Financial System What the Internet Did to Media

PotCoin - Wikipedia

Uber Report: Eric Holder’s Recommendations for Change - The New York Times

126: WWDC! Jun 09, 2017

This week, Brianna and Christina and joined by Jessica Dennis to discuss ALL THINGS WWDC. It's the lightning round of Apple updates, y'all.

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125: The Pretentious Man's Android Jun 01, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone tackle the Essential phone, predictions for WWDC 2017, and the new TWIN PEAKS.

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Links and Show Notes

Exclusive: this is the Essential Phone - The Verge

Essential's miniature 360 camera attaches to its new phone - The Verge

First Look at the Essential Phone, Andy Rubin's Anti-iPhone | WIRED

Essential Products | My Phone is Essential

Nobody Wants a Modular Smartphone

Apple predictions 2017: All the expected iPhones, iPads, and Macs in 2017 - Macworld UK

Apple reportedly updating entire MacBook lineup at WWDC - The Verge

Analyst: Apple likely to unveil 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC - The Verge

Apple’s Siri speaker could be announced at WWDC in June - The Verge

124: We're Back! May 26, 2017

Christina Warren is BACK, joining Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the phishing attack on hospitals, the government's move to cloud computing, and a book about bitcoin.

Links and Show Notes

Hackers Hit Dozens of Countries Exploiting Stolen N.S.A. Tool - The New York Times

UK hospitals hit with massive ransomware attack - The Verge

When should spies tell companies that their systems can be hacked? - May. 13, 2017

Trump signs cybersecurity executive order, mandating a move to the cloud – GeekWire

Amazon.com: American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road eBook: Nick Bilton: Kindle Store

In American Kingpin, the Silk Road ends in a farce - The Verge

Here are the winners of this year’s Nebula Awards - The Verge

Bitcoin: How the Internet Created Its Own Currency

123: A Two-Parter, Part Two May 18, 2017

Julia Alexander is BACK, joining Brianna and Simone to talk about Nintendo's grey market problem — Brianna finally bought a Switch! Then, Tesla's new solar roof and the phenomenon of Cars 3.

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Links and Show Notes

NES Classic Edition shortages prove Nintendo is either underhanded or incompetent - Polygon

Why are Nintendo 3DS systems so hard to find right now? - Polygon

Where to buy a Nintendo Switch (update) - Polygon

Tesla starts pre-orders on solar roof for $1,000, rolls out calculator for costs | Ars Technica

Powerwall | The Tesla Home Battery

Cars 3 new trailer gives best look yet at Lightning McQueen’s terrifying crash - Polygon

Cars 3 Official US Teaser Trailer - YouTube

Is Baby Groot on the path to becoming a Minion? - Polygon

Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 2: the definitive Baby Groot review - Polygon

Home - The Nebula Awards

Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018

122: A Two-Parter May 11, 2017

Julia Alexander joins Simone and Brianna to discuss Gizmodo's security test, the recent Net Neutrality kerfuffle, and Snapchat's crappy earnings.

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Links and Show Notes

Here's How Easy It Is to Get Trump Officials to Click on a Fake Link in Email

BuzzFeed Edit News

After net neutrality comment system fails, senators demand answers | Ars Technica

Anti-net neutrality spammers are impersonating real people to flood FCC comments - The Verge

Never Mind The Russians, Meet The Bot King Who Helps Trump Win Twitter - BuzzFeed News

Snapchat is losing twice as much money as it did last year - The Verge

Fyre Festival reminded us social media is a breeding ground for unattainable fantasies

Brianna Wu on Her Congressional Run and Gamergate

Review: Alien: Covenant - Polygon

121: Not ASMR May 04, 2017

Simone, Christina, and Brianna dig into the latest phishing scheme, and spend some more time ripping into Uber and its mistakes. Then they talk The Defenders.

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Links and Show Notes

Better Excuses for Avoiding Journalists During Your Company's Massive Sexual Harassment Scandal

Google Docs users hit with sophisticated phishing attack - The Verge

The Defenders come together in the first official trailer for Marvel’s biggest series - Polygon

120: Feast of Sins Apr 27, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Uber's latest terrible act, Amazon's new Echo, and the ongoing JUICERO SAGA.

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Links and Show Notes

Stop Using Unroll.me, Right Now. It Sold Your Data to Uber.

Unroll.me’s CEO is ‘heartbroken’ that users are upset their data was sold to Uber - The Verge

My Comments on the Unroll.Me // Uber Situation – Perri Chase – Medium

Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York Times

Uber responds to report that it tracked devices after its app was deleted | TechCrunch

Amazon Has a New Echo That Tells You If Your Outfit Sucks

Of Course Ivanka Trump Tweeted About Juicero

Juicero CEO Begs You: Do NOT Squeeze Our Juice Bags [Updated]

Here’s Why Juicero’s Press is So Expensive – Bolt Blog

A Devastating Holocaust Documentary Proves VR Filmmaking Isn't Just a Gimmick

Joshua vs. Jared

Watch us lose our minds over Puyo Puyo Tetris - Polygon

119: JuicBros Apr 20, 2017

Brianna and Christina are joined by Glenn Fleishman to talk about overpriced juicers, what Facebook showed off at F8, and the demise of the mini NES and the rumors of a new mini SNES.

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Links and Show Notes

‘It’s All Over Now But the Screaming’: Inside the Unraveling of LeEco in America

Silicon Valley’s $400 Juicer May Be Feeling the Squeeze - Bloomberg

The $700 Juicer Keeping Silicon Valley Regular

Climbing Out Of Facebook's Reality Hole

Sorry, Facebook, but social VR will never be a thing

Five Things to Know About Facebook's Huge Augmented Reality Fantasy

Nintendo Discontinues the NES Classic Edition - IGN

Nintendo Might Be Preparing a Mini SNES For the Holiday Season

These Are the 30 Games Nintendo Should Include on a Tiny Super Nintendo

How to Build Your Own Mini SNES

The Internet Archive brings Apple's classic Macintosh to your browser | Macworld

Glenn Fleishman (@GlennF) | Twitter

Rocket shirt — **118: Pure Nuggets** Apr 13, 2017
Simone, Brianna, and Christina explore LeEco's slow collapse, and the advent of YouTube TV. Then: the great hero of our time is revealed.

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Links and Show Notes

Christina Warren on Twitter: "I'm legitimately the worst kind of person https://t.co/MWtNANkR2m"

Rocket Make It Weird! Women's T-Shirt from RelayFM | Teespring

LeEco, China's Rising Tech Star, Can't Catch a Break

What the Hell Is Going On at LeEco?

YouTube TV Isn't Perfect, But It's Very Promising

8-Year-Old Hero Steals Car to Buy McDonald's After Learning to Drive on YouTube

117: Death Knell Pause Apr 06, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk Apple's mea culpa on the Mac Pro, and then Spotify's concessions to UMG for premium music streaming. Then: Persona 5.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Next Year

Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives

Spotify will window albums on premium, as Universal finally inks new deal - Music Business Worldwide

Persona 5 review - Polygon

A Note on Persona 5 and Streaming | Atlus USA

116: Gosh-Darn Angry! Mar 31, 2017

Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Congress caving to pressure from carriers and ISPs, Samsung's new Galaxy 8, and the slow death of music streaming.

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Links and Show Notes

The 265 members of Congress who sold you out to ISPs, and how much it cost to buy them - The Verge

Losing the ISP privacy fight is only the beginning - The Verge

Majority of Android VPNs can’t be trusted to make users more secure | Ars Technica

The impossible task of creating a “Best VPNs” list today | Ars Technica

The 6 biggest announcements from the Galaxy S8 event - The Verge

After the smoke clears: inside Samsung's quest for redemption - The Verge

Accessories - Cases, Covers & Chargers | Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ - The Official Samsung Galaxy Site

Streaming Music Services, From Most Screwed to Least Screwed

The long, sad and totally predictable death of Rdio

Rocket Make It Weird! T-Shirt from RelayFM | Teespring

115: That is the Joke Mar 23, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the red—crimson?—iPhone, and the new iPad. Then they take on Apple Clips, which wants to be Snapchat for the old people. Then we dig back into Mass Effect: Andromeda, now that Bri has taken a turn with it.

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Links and Show Notes

You Can Get a Red iPhone Now

Apple launches red iPhone 7 - The Verge

New 9.7-inch iPad features stunning Retina display and incredible performance - Apple

Who Needs an Apple Snapchat?

Clips - A New Video App - Apple

Apple’s new Clips app makes social videos for other social networks - The Verge

Mass Effect: Andromeda review - Polygon

In Mass Effect: Andromeda, your dad takes after you — here’s why that’s great - Polygon

BioWare cuts off GamerGate complaint about Mass Effect facial animations - Polygon

Works Matching 'donald trump' | Archive of Our Own

114: Beauty and the Matrix Mar 16, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the new Beats X headphones, the potential of Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast! Oh, and the Matrix reboot. Because that's a thing.

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Links and Show Notes

The Beats X Earbuds Are AirPods For People Who Like to Move

Are Apple AirPods the New Earrings? Kristen Stewart Puts a Cool Spin on Wearable Tech - Vogue

Lost in space: A confusing 90 minutes with Mass Effect: Andromeda - Polygon

Watch the first hour of Mass Effect: Andromeda - Polygon

Hands-on with Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer - Polygon

The Matrix reboot isn’t a remake: Here’s the difference between the two - Polygon

The Matrix is getting a reboot, Black Panther actor eyed for lead role - Polygon

113: Just Have Two Mar 09, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the upcoming Slack competitor Microsoft Teams, and the launch issues that have plagued the Nintendo Switch.

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Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the upcoming Slack competitor Microsoft Teams, and the launch issues that have plagued the Nintendo Switch.

Microsoft's Slack competitor to launch next week - The Verge

Microsoft Teams launches to take on Slack in the workplace - The Verge

Microsoft set to take on Slack with global release of workplace chat app 'Teams' next week - GeekWire

Facebook at Work is now Workplace, launches for all companies starting at $3 per user each month | VentureBeat | Business | by Paul Sawers

Nintendo Switch painful launch - YouTube

Fix your left Joy-Con connectivity issues and void your warranty in one fell swoop - The Verge

Nintendo tells Switch users dead pixels are their problem | Technology | The Guardian

People Are Already Trying to Fix the Nintendo Switch's Dumb Design Issues

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con issue may be caused by controller’s design - Polygon

The Switch’s friend list is terrible and useless at launch - Polygon

Some Nintendo Switch users getting weak Wi-Fi signal - Polygon

The Switch’s friend list is terrible and useless at launch - Polygon

Some Nintendo Switch users getting weak Wi-Fi signal - Polygon

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112: Agent G Mar 02, 2017

Georgia Dow joins Brianna and Simone to talk the Nintendo Switch, some sizzling iPhone 8 rumors, and the upcoming Wolverine movie, Logan!

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Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Switch game cartridges taste offensively bad, trust us (update) - Polygon

Nintendo Switch review - Polygon

Nintendo Switch: The Kotaku Review

Nintendo Switch Review: It has problems, but it's also got potential | WIRED

Buying a Nintendo Switch? Here’s what you should pick up alongside it - Polygon

One of the Rift's best games was released today, and it's free - Polygon

Nintendo Switch: A Blast at Home, So-So on the Go - NYTimes.com

This WSJ iPhone 8 Rumor Is Absolutely Insane

Apple’s Next iPhone Will Have a Curved Screen - WSJ

Logan review - Polygon

X Men Apocalypse - Exclusive Extended Deleted Scene Mall [HD] - YouTube

111: The FORCE Awakens Feb 23, 2017

This time your hosts discuss Snapchat’s pending IPO and whether the company will be more like Facebook or Groupon. They then segue the discussion into the viral story of a former female Uber engineer’s viral blog post and what the event says about Uber and women working in tech. The three round-out the show on a lighter note, talking about some what they are currently watching on TV.

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Links and Show Notes

Snapchat IPO - New York Times

Reflecting On One Very, Very Strange Year At Uber - Susan J. Fowler

How Uber got into this Human Resources Mess - Recode

Reflecting on Susan Fowler's Reflections - Aimee Lucido

The Mick

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Heavy Boobs

110: Eff It All Feb 16, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the s-word in Magic Leap and the imminent troubles of virtual reality. Then they take a turn into Anil Dash's writing on the fake free market, and Verizon's new unlimited data plans.

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Links and Show Notes

Jesse McLaren on Twitter: "I edited Ceelo Green into the background of pics of Trump in his apartment and holy shit 😂😂😂 https://t.co/VurY7DMJ1w"

Sparkwood - Kindle edition by Daria Defore. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Beyoncé reportedly tried Magic Leap, and thought it was boring - The Verge

Magic Leap Accused Of Faking Demo AR Video

Female exec hired to help Magic Leap appeal to women sues for sex discrimination | Technology | The Guardian

Pricey Virtual-Reality Headsets Slow to Catch On - WSJ

Five burning questions about Magic Leap after Wired's huge profile - The Verge

Tech and the Fake Market tactic – Humane Tech – Medium

Is Verizon's Resurrected Unlimited Data Plan a Good Deal? [Updated]

Verizon Brings Back Unlimited Data Plans For $80 a Month

Verizon and T-Mobile are having a BDSM-themed Twitter fight · Newswire · The A.V. Club

109: Being the Firehose Feb 09, 2017

Christina, Brianna, and Simone wonder if Vizio shouldn't have to pay more for its privacy violations, and then dive into Twitter’s new safety measures.

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Links and Show Notes

TV Maker Vizio to Pay Out Millions After Secretly Collecting Customer Data

Your smart TV may be spying on you | Fox News Video

Twitter announces first potentially effective measures to prevent abuse - Polygon

Twitter Plans to Hide Abusive Tweets, Block Repeat Offenders - Bloomberg

An Update on Safety | Twitter Blogs

Reddit Says Goodnight to 'Alt-Right' Community [Updates]

Iron Fist trailer reintroduces Danny Rand to New York - Polygon

108: ZuckSweat Feb 03, 2017

Christina, Simone, and Brianna are joined by William Turton to discuss THE EXPLOSIVE RESULTS of ZeniMax's lawsuit against Oculus. Then we kick that baby to the curb and talk about Microsoft cannibalizing Apple's market share, and Apple Airpod condoms.

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Links and Show Notes

ZeniMax may seek court order to halt sale of current Oculus Rift headsets - Polygon

Oculus ordered to pay $500 million in ZeniMax lawsuit - The Verge

ZeniMax Awarded a Half Billion in Lawsuit Against Facebook

Are PCs finally cutting into Apple's domination of the high end? - The Verge

This Condom for Your AirPods Is Totally Unnecessary

Real-time stock alerts for Apple AirPods

107: Make Me Cry Jan 27, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk Trump's Android phone, Apple's App Store reviews update, and how to fix the NES Classic.

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Links and Show Notes

Which Android phone does Donald Trump use? | Android Central

President Trump Reportedly Still Using His Favorite Unsecured Cellphone [Updated]

Apple explains the new App Reviews API for developers

Daring Fireball: Additional Details on the New App Store Review Features

The NES Classic Is So Much Better With a Wireless Controller

The mini NES Classic Edition controller’s cable is much, much shorter than the original’s - Polygon

106: Go Hard And Then Go Home Jan 20, 2017

Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk endlessly about the highs and lows of the Nintendo Switch. Then they turn to the dying dream of Google Daydream, and talk about Brianna's upcoming campaign.

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Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Switch has 32 GB storage, 720p touchscreen (update) - Polygon

Everything we know about Nintendo Switch - Polygon

Playing Nintendo Switch Feels New and Classic at the Same Time

Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes up almost half of the Switch’s storage (update) - Polygon

1-2-Switch is not the killer app the Nintendo Switch needs - Polygon

Google’s Daydream View VR headset is on sale for $49 - The Verge

Google Daydream View review: mobile VR done mostly right - The Verge

Brianna Wu for Congress

105: I Want Socks Jan 12, 2017

Christina makes a triumphant return from CES to tell Brianna and Simone all about the new tech. Then discuss the iPhone's 10th anniversary, and the imminently upcoming Nintendo Switch.

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Links and Show Notes

TCL Unveils 4K Ultra HD Roku TVs With HDR10, Dolby Vision | HD Guru

All the Coolest Tech From CES 2017

Polaroid's Tragic CES Booth Is What Happens When a Brand Dies

These silver-infused boxers claim to protect your package from radiation - The Verge

The iPhone turns 10: a visual history of Apple’s most important product - The Verge

Where Were You During the Original iPhone Keynote?

IPHONE BILL | iJustine - YouTube

iPhone Keynote 2007 Complete - YouTube

What to expect from Nintendo’s Switch event - The Verge

104: A Change of Titles Jan 05, 2017

Georgia Dow joins Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the DOL's lawsuit against Google, crappy beauty technology, and Medium's change of direction.

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Links and Show Notes

Google sued by Labor Department over compensation data

Department of Labor sues Google for withholding data in anti-discrimination audit - The Verge

Google sued by Department of Labor for compensation data - Jan. 4, 2017

Do beauty gadgets have to be terrible? - The Verge

Medium lays off a third of its staff as it searches for a new business model - The Verge

Renewing Medium’s focus by Ev Williams

103: Sergeant Rochefort Dec 29, 2016

This week, a mysterious new host appears, Sargent Rochefort. Christina and Bri talk about Oculus's latest train wreck: an executive caught soliciting a 15 year old. Plus, the best and worst gadgets of 2016, and a tribute to Carrie Fisher.

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Links and Show Notes

The Worst Gadgets of 2016

Cops arrest Oculus executive in underage sex sting - Polygon

SJW vs John Carmack (Oculus Connect Keynote) - YouTube

Facebook 'near-billionaire' Palmer Luckey secretly funding racist pro-Trump hate meme machine / Boing Boing

Apple AirPods Are Too Simple for Their Own Good

How to replace the lugs on your Apple Watch bands to match your space grey, gold, or rose gold casing! | iMore

NES Classic Edition: The Gizmodo Review | Gizmodo Australia

102: Throw Some More Cores At It Dec 22, 2016

Simone, Christina, and Brianna talk about what Apple is doing with its desktop Macs, and what it's doing with our ears! (AKA, AirPods are here.) Then they dive into the world of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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Links and Show Notes

How Apple Alienated Mac Loyalists - Bloomberg

Apple Is Having a Mac Crisis

A way Apple could grow without abandoning its unique corporate structure - Vox

Apple’s Tim Cook assures employees that it is committed to the Mac and that ‘great desktops’ are coming | TechCrunch

Apple AirPods Are Too Simple for Their Own Good

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story review: Brings the heavy canon - Polygon

101: BRI IS BACK Dec 15, 2016

BRI IS BACK, and she joins Christina and Simone to talk about Trump's meeting with tech leaders, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall. Then they talk about the real issues: sexy, sexy Pokemon.

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Links and Show Notes

As Trumplethinskin lets down his hair for tech, shame on Silicon Valley for climbing the Tower in silence - Recode

‘I’m Here to Help,’ Trump Tells Tech Executives at Meeting - The New York Times

Source: Twitter cut out of Trump tech meeting over failed emoji deal - POLITICO

Verizon statement regarding Samsung Galaxy Note7 | About Verizon

Galaxy Note7 Safety Recall and Exchange Program

Samsung may permanently disable Galaxy Note 7 phones in the US as soon as next week - The Verge

Carriers announce the exact dates they plan to kill your Galaxy Note 7 – BGR

Verizon refuses to disable dangerous Galaxy Note 7 devices because it’s inconvenient – BGR

Nihilego

Buzzwole

Guzzlord

Pheromosa

100: We're Judging Dec 08, 2016

Georgia Dow joins Christina Warren, Simone de Rochefort and — surprise! — Brianna Wu for episode 100. They talk the Oculus Touch controllers, Fitbit's purchase of Pebble, and our Amazon Go future.

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Links and Show Notes

Oculus Touch review - Polygon

Fitbit Buys Software Assets From Smartwatch Startup Pebble - Bloomberg

Fitbit formally announces that it is buying smartwatch maker Pebble - The Verge

Pebble Is Dead, and Its Customers Are Completely Screwed

Amazon Go Will Offer Checkout-Free Shopping | WIRED

Amazon Tests Grocery Store With No Checkout

The Hellscape of Waiting 5 Hours in Line for Spectacles

Prime of Life: The Story of My 20s, as Told in Amazon Purchases

99: Return of Team Old Dec 01, 2016

Glenn Fleishman joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk about Reddit's latest disaster, Netflix's downloadable content, and AT&T ruining the Internet.

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Links and Show Notes

Reddit Vows to Police Its 'Most Toxic Users'

Reddit Is Tearing Itself Apart

The Far Right Has a New Digital Safe Space - The New York Times

DirecTV Now: everything you want to know - The Verge

Failing media to be replaced by 24-hour Taylor Swift channel · Newswire · The A.V. Club

Is DirecTV Now Really Worth It?

Taylor Swift Now: what will the popstar's TV channel look like? | Music | The Guardian

Netflix rolls out downloads for offline, mobile viewing - Polygon

The Best 50 Movies and TV Shows You Can Download From Netflix Right Now

The Trouble - Kindle edition by Daria Defore. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

98: At the End Nov 23, 2016

Christina and Simone are joined by Alex Cranz to talk about Facebook in China, Snap Spectacles and Heathers.

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Links and Show Notes

My New $2,500 MacBook Pro Was DOA

We Have a Bad News Problem, Not a Fake News Problem : snopes.com

Facebook Said to Create Censorship Tool to Get Back Into China - The New York Times

Snap Spectacles review: Fun that's totally worth the trouble - The Verge

Snapchat's Spectacles have arrived in New York City - The Verge

Spectacles by Snap Inc.

Shannen Doherty, Original 'Heathers' Star, Confirmed for TV Land Reboot | Hollywood Reporter

Lessons from the Screenplay - YouTube

97: I'm An I-Guy Nov 17, 2016

Relay FM Big Boss Stephen Hackett joins Christina and Simone for a spirited discussion on the erosion of journalism (fake Facebook news!), that smooth MacBook Pro Touch Bar action, and the peach emoji's restored butt status.

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Links and Show Notes

Facebook's Fight Against Fake News Was Undercut by Fear of Conservative Backlash

On the Liberal Bias of Facts - The New York Times

Viral Fake Election News Outperformed Real News On Facebook In Final Months Of The US Election - BuzzFeed News

Google to Bar Fake-News Websites From Using Its Ad-Selling Software - WSJ

Facebook Bans Fake News Sites From Using Its Advertising Network - WSJ

Facebook's fake news problem, explained - Vox

The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar Is a Gimmick That's Not Worth the Money (Yet)

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: a touch of the future - The Verge

Mixed Feelings - Relay FM

512 Pixels

"We're His Problem Now" Calling Sheet

Whoismyrepresentative.com - Find Your Member of Congress by Zip Code

Find Your Representative · House.gov

96: Let's Have A Normal Show Nov 11, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a normal episode where they talk about normal things such as: the PlayStation 4 Pro! Lipnet, some cool new lipreading software! X-Men movies!

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Links and Show Notes

Should I buy a PlayStation 4 Pro for my PlayStation VR? - Polygon

Do you need the PS4 Pro? - Polygon

Researchers Just Created the Most Amazing Lip-Reading Software

Fox Is Scrambling to Reboot Its X-Men Franchise: Report

Actual Snake Found on Actual Plane

95: Christina's Layers O'Laughs Nov 04, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over the latest Apple event and delve into their impressions of the new Macbook Pro.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple’s MacBook Pro event: all the news from the October 2016 keynote - The Verge

Apple Invents TV

Apple's New TV App Is Worthless Without Netflix and Amazon Video

Apple's New MacBook Pro: Everything You Need to Know

MacBook Pro review: the Air apparent - The Verge

I Just Stroked the New MacBook Pro's Touch Bar

Polygon - Timeline

The end of the cleavage: breasts piled together like cream buns do not make a subtle statement | Fashion | The Guardian

94: Thanks Microsoft Oct 27, 2016

Christina, Brianna, and Simone tackle a fraction of a heavy week! Microsoft's event showed some promising products (Surface Studio!) and last week's DDoS attack showed us a glimpse of a dark future. Finally the AT&T/Time Warner merger shows us an even worse future, where AT&T won't let us watch Westworld.

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Links and Show Notes

The 8 biggest announcements from today's Microsoft event | The Verge

Surface Studio: The Basics

Surface Studio Hands On: Touched For the Very First Time

What caused Friday's internet outage - Vox

Chinese Company Recalls Cameras Used in Last Week's Huge Cyberattack

The AT&T-Time Warner Merger: What Are The Pros And Cons For Consumers? : All Tech Considered : NPR

AT&T-Time Warner: A Deal Hedge Funds Won’t Touch - WSJ

AT&T Reaches Deal to Buy Time Warner for $85.4 Billion - WSJ

93: Reported to Death Oct 20, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the quickly approaching new MacBooks (finally!), and talk for longer than they meant to about how Twitter could save itself. The new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser also dropped so we have a little rant!

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Links and Show Notes

Apple plans to launch new Macs at an October 27 event - Recode

Apple to announce new Macs on October 27th, Recode confirms - The Verge

USB Type C vs Apple’s Lightning Connector: Smartphone cable showdown | Pocketnow

WSJ: Apple to launch new Mac laptops with E-Ink dynamic keyboards in 2018, contextually display emojis and special characters | 9to5Mac

‘Life is short’: Jack Dorsey’s message to employees after failed Twitter sale | New York Post

Salesforce says it won’t buy Twitter, either - Recode

Twitter Gets NFL Thursday Night Games for a Bargain Price - Bloomberg

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 gets sneak peek video, new teaser poster (update) - Polygon

Can You Tell Which Paul Rudd Is Older? -- Vulture

92: A La Carte Fate Oct 14, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss exploding Samsung phones, missing movies on Netflix, and Westworld.

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Links and Show Notes

Samsung Finally Kills the Galaxy Note 7 - Gizmodo

Samsung knew a third replacement Note 7 caught fire on Tuesday and said nothing - The Verge

Idiot Blogger Quotes Fight Club to Argue That Actually, Exploding Phones Are No Big Deal - Gizmodo

You can pry this Galaxy Note7 from my cold, possibly scorched hands - Mashable

Where Did All the Good Movies on Netflix Go? - Gizmodo

The Number of Titles in the Netflix Library is Down 50% the Past Four Years

The important, unanswered questions about Westworld’s sex and murder bots - Polygon

Westworld’s second episode proves it's an open-world game about human behavior - Polygon

91: The Virtual Reality Is Oct 07, 2016

This week on Rocket, Google's new Pixel phone, Samsung's new problem and PlayStation's new VR system.

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Links and Show Notes

Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced - The Verge

The Google Phone

Pixel, Phone by Google – Made by Google

The Pixel phone is exactly what we wanted, so of course we’re unhappy - The Verge

Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane - The Verge

PlayStation VR: The Kotaku Review

The PlayStation VR is the most comfortable VR headset ever made - Polygon

PlayStation VR REVIEW! Hardware, Set-Up, Games & More! - YouTube

Playstation VR Review: This Is the VR System You Actually Want

Kim Kardashian, Elena Ferrante, and the Right to Privacy

U2 - Discothèque (DM Deep Extended Club Mix) - YouTube

90: These Memes Are Gross Sep 29, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey's financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.'s new glasses are really hideous or not!

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Links and Show Notes

Palmer Luckey, Millionaire Founder of Oculus Rift, Loves Donald Trump and Dates a Gamergater

Palmer Luckey: The Facebook Near-Billionaire Secretly Funding Trump’s Meme Machine - The Daily Beast

My iPhone 7 Plus is Emitting Noise From Logic Board (Updated) – 512 Pixels

Why are some iPhone 7s making hissing noises? - The Verge

No, hisses and buzzes aren't unique to iPhone 7 and aren't a problem | iMore

Snapchat glasses - Business Insider

Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles - WSJ

What We Can Learn From Women Who Break the Rules - The New York Times

89: Garbage Web of Privacy Sep 22, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone review the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+, and then segue into the garbage web of privacy we've built in 2016, and how it affects MacOS Sierra. Last but certainly not least, the death of Brangelina.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Finally Got Me to Buy a Huge Phone

iPhone 7 Review

Review: Apple AirPods | WIRED

Why Would Apple Turn Its Messaging App Into Such a Nightmare?

Google backs off on previously announced Allo privacy feature - The Verge

Doing the two-step: Switching to Apple's two-factor authentication - Six Colors

Possible Gizmodo Fan Angelina Jolie Is Divorcing Brad Pitt

88: #HotInHerreParty Sep 16, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the state of streaming and Nelly's struggles with income taxes, as well as the worst tragedy to strike our nation: the theft of the 24-foot Chick-Fil-A inflatable cow. Then they dovetail neatly into exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7s somehow, and it gets real.

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Links and Show Notes

Nelly Needs At Least 287,176,547 “Hot In Herre” Streams To Pay Off His IRS Debt | SPIN

Revenue rising for recording industry, thanks to streaming - MarketWatch

Watch Exactly What Paris Hilton Does When She DJs

Spotify Seeks to Fine-Tune Music Rights as It Gears Up for IPO - WSJ

Why Does Spotify Pay Out Such A Terrible Per-Stream Rate? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Explodes, Burns 6-Year-Old: Report

Samsung Is Limiting Note 7 Batteries to 60 Percent to Avoid More Explosions

Feds: Stop Using the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Blames Small Battery Flaw for Prompting Note 7 Recall - Bloomberg

Your Phone Is a Ticking Time Bomb

Street Interviews: "What Pokémon Would You Date?" - YouTube

87: Tweak and Twerk and Twunk Sep 09, 2016

Glenn Fleishman joins Simone and Brianna to get down and dirty on Apple's September Event. We talk about the fancy new camera, the loss of the headphone jack, and more spicy opinions!

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Links and Show Notes

Revolution 60: Special Edition on Steam

Glenn Fleishman: Unsolicited Pundit

Daria Defore

iPhone 7 First Impressions: Not Just the Same Thing All Over Again

Two cameras in iPhone 7 Plus allow synthetic zoom, soft-focus backgrounds | Macworld

Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News

AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome | Macworld

Apple pushes new EarPods and AirPods for a future without headphone jacks | Macworld

Courage. | TechCrunch

Don’t worry, Square’s card reader works with Apple’s iPhone 7 headphone jack adapter | Macworld

86: Talk About Me to Journalism Sep 02, 2016

Mikah Sargent fills in for Christina, for discussions on Transmission, the PS4 Slim and Dead or Alive.

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Links and Show Notes

I'm Thrilled Hillary Clinton Is Taking On The Alt-Right & You Should Be, Too | Bustle

iMore | The #1 site for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and all things Apple!

Mac BitTorrent client Transmission compromised by malware (again) | The Daily Dot

Popular BitTorrent Client Transmission Gets Infected With Malware Again

New PS4 ‘Slim’ console may come with a new DualShock 4 | Polygon

Review: PlayStation 4 Slim | LetsPlayVideoGames.com

The PlayStation 4 Slim is real, unboxed and reviewed | Polygon

85: Die on the Daddy Hill Aug 25, 2016

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s latest Apple Watch report, and bid goodbye to John Gruber’s notes app, Vesper. Then they accidentally devolve into a deep discussion on Daddy and the Discourse.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Can't Disconnect Watch From iPhone - Bloomberg

Apple Said to Hit Snag Cutting Apple Watch, iPhone Ties - Bloomberg

Daring Fireball: Bloomberg’s Report on Apple Watch 2

Daring Fireball: Vesper, Adieu

iTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared

You Can't Appropriate Daddy

Alma Whitaker addresses the “daddy” controversy.

84: My Cool Aunt Aug 18, 2016

Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about sports coming to your Apple TV via Twitter, and Tim Cook’s interview in the Washington Post. Finally, we talk about the new Rogue One trailer and our excitement!

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter and its live NFL games might be coming to Apple TV | The Verge

Tim Cook, the interview: Running Apple 'is sort of a lonely job' | The Washington Post

Tim Cook gives lengthy interview to mark five years in charge of Apple | The Verge

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer (Official) - YouTube

New Rogue One Trailer Reveals How the Rebels Find Out About the Death Star

'Rogue One' international trailer offers a key plot twist

83: Suddenly EDM Aug 11, 2016

The Rocket hosts talk about Macbook Pro rumors and some of the exaggerations about the new MBP’s abilities. Then they talk about No Man’s Sky, and the exaggerations about the game’s abilities. And then, they talk about Stranger Things, and the exaggeration of—nevermind, Brianna just kinda didn’t dig it as much as everyone else.

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Links and Show Notes

Mashable - Tech

Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years - Bloomberg

MacBook Pro Lineup Set For 'Most Significant Overhaul in Over 4 Years' - Mac Rumors

No Man's Sky players travel the exact same planet without ever crossing paths (update) - Polygon

No Man’s Sky isn’t the game I expected: thoughts on the first 10 hours | Polygon

The addictive boredom of No Man’s Sky - Polygon

Yes, Stranger Things is definitely worth watching - Polygon

The real star of Stranger Things is Dungeons & Dragons - Polygon

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Brianna Wu on Twitter: "TFW You get away with HOURS of illegal parking https://t.co/EK6SQWPO0P"

82: iPhone Size Queen Aug 05, 2016

This week on another thrilling episode of Rocket, Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the new Xbox One S and whether or not people are ready for it. Then, they fall into phone fatigue and finally wrap things up talking about the new Snapchat, I mean Instagram.

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Links and Show Notes

Do you need the Xbox One S? | Polygon

Microsoft hid performance boosts for old games in Xbox One S, told no one | Ars Technica

Xbox One S review | The Verge

HDR is TV's next big format war, and Samsung and Sony could find themselves on the losing side - CNET

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is classy, powerful and super secure

Instagram just declared war on Snapchat

Snapchat shouldn't be spooked by Instagram Stories

Instagram's new stories are a near-perfect copy of Snapchat stories | The Verge

Instagram is building the anti-harassment tools Twitter won't | The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is classy, powerful and super secure

81: Slackmaster G Jul 28, 2016

Christina, Simone, and Brianna keep things apolitical in a discussion about the DNC hacks and the meaning of privacy. Then they segue into game developers’ critiques of the Universal Windows Platform and bid goodbye to Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo.

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Links and Show Notes

DNC email leaks, explained - Vox

Sources: US officials warned DNC of hack months before the party acted - CNNPolitics.com

The Russia-linked election hack is a sign of things to come | The Verge

Tim Sweeney thinks Microsoft will make Steam 'progressively worse' with Windows 10 patches | PC Gamer

After Yahoo, Marissa Mayer May Have to Wait for Another CEO Chance - WSJ

Marissa Mayer’s Media Problem at Yahoo Is Now Verizon’s to Solve - The New York Times

Verizon’s purchase of Yahoo, explained - Vox

How Marissa Mayer changed Yahoo - charts - Business Insider

How Yahoo derailed Tumblr

80: Our Eff Bomb Episode Jul 21, 2016

Christina, Simone, and Brianna talk about the rumored iPhone 7 leaks, and then take a scenic tour of hell discussing Twitter’s reaction to Leslie Jones’ harassment. The cherry on the sundae is Christina’s in-depth recap of the Taylor Swift vs. Kim Kardashian beef, and Simone’s reveal that she is, deep-down, a terrible person.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple might announce 3 different iPhone 7 models this year

Video shows possible new iPhone 7 without headphone jack

Purported iPhone 7 photo shows much bigger camera, fewer antenna lines | The Verge

Twitter now lets anyone request a verified account | The Verge

Why did Twitter take so long to finally ban one of its biggest trolls?

Milo Yiannopoulos's Twitter ban, explained - Vox

Getting banned on Twitter has nothing to do with freedom of speech | Polygon

Can “Free Speech” be “Moderated”? Yes. — Learning By Shipping

Kim Kardashian’s Taylor Swift-Kanye West Snapchat story, explained - Vox

79: Pokémon Go, Going, Gone Jul 14, 2016

This week, Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the Pokémon craze that is sweeping the world (again), as well as the safety concerns. Then, talk turns to Magic Leap and the promise of augmented reality.

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Links and Show Notes

Pokémon Go raises security concerns among Google users (update) | Polygon

Pokémon Go will get trading, other features in updates | Polygon

Pokémon Go's biggest missing features | Polygon

Your biggest Pokémon Go questions, answered (update) | Polygon

POKEMON GO - What You Need to Know - YouTube

Pokemon Go is a huge security risk - adam reeve

Magic Leap swore 'thousands' who tried its product to secrecy - Business Insider

78: When Your Product is a Punchline Jul 07, 2016

This week: Tesla, Apple, Snapchat and ... Blackberry. Seriously; that last one isn't a weird typo.

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Links and Show Notes

What the fatal Tesla Autopilot crash means for driverless cars

Regulators open second Tesla probe following Model X crash, report says

A Tragic Loss | Tesla Motors

Apple granted patent for way to stop iPhones from taking photos at concerts or sensitive locations | 9to5Mac

New Apple patent could block iPhone recording at concerts

Snapchat introduces Memories: a searchable, shareable archive of your snaps | The Verge

The BlackBerry Classic is officially dead

77: That’s Non-Trivial Jun 30, 2016

A very sick Simone de Rochefort powers through with Christina Warren and Brianna Wu, discussing the awesome Ghostbusters VR experience in Times Square, the dangers of technologically sophisticated cars, and finally the thinkpiece debate over Apple killing the headphone jack. And yes, we tried Mac N’ Cheetos.

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76: #TOMSWIFT Jun 24, 2016

This week on Rocket, your deeply wounded hosts discuss Apple’s decision to kill off the Thunderbolt display, as well as the new upgrades that come with macOS Sierra (Siri on your computer!). Then Brianna preaches the gospel of the HTC Vive, and Christina gets misty-eyed over TomSwift.

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Links and Show Notes

macOS Sierra First Look | Mashable - YouTube

macOS Sierra preview: Siri is just the beginning | The Verge

What it's like to use Apple macOS Sierra

RIP Apple Thunderbolt Display

Spencer Pratt Weighs in on Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston

Harry&Louis

75: Live from AltConf 2016 Jun 16, 2016

Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements.

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74: Pirate Reform Jun 10, 2016

Serenity Caldwell joins Bri and Simone to discuss App Store updates and Nest’s ongoing leadership crisis. Then Simone ardently defends Warcraft from the Haters.

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Links and Show Notes

Major App Store Changes Announced – MacStories

'Nest is not for sale,' new CEO tells employees | The Verge

73: Big Sister is Watching Jun 03, 2016

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the impacts of Apple switching to a triennial release cycle, as well as the rumors MacBook Pro with an OLED panel on the keyboard. Finally, they discuss the kerfuffle over Star Wars: Rogue One getting reshoots and whether it means anything at all.

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Links and Show Notes

Would Apple really change the design cycle of the iPhone?

Those rumors of an all-glass iPhone just got a lot more realistic

Leaked Photos May Show Upcoming MacBook Pro's Top Case With Space for OLED Touch Panel, Four USB-C Ports - Mac Rumors

New iMacs 2016 release date & new features rumours - News - Macworld UK

Thunderbolt Display - More pixels and more possibilities. - Apple

Star Wars: Episode 8 Is Getting Delayed, Get The Details - CINEMABLEND

72: Obliterating Children May 26, 2016

Brianna, Simone, and Christina discuss Microsoft’s new Xboxes and consumer trust, then veer into the tawdry world of the Peter Thiel and Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker. To wrap things up, they go over Twitter’s latest update and how Overwatch is consuming their lives.

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Links and Show Notes

Sources: Xbox One getting huge upgrade in 2017, slim model later this year | Polygon

Microsoft reportedly launching 'Xbox TV' devices next month | The Verge

A Huge, Huge Deal

Meet Peter Thiel, the Gawker-hating, Trump-supporting billionaire Facebook board member

Peter Thiel, Tech Billionaire, Reveals Secret War With Gawker - The New York Times

We Were Sued by a Billionaire Political Donor. We Won. Here's What Happened. | Mother Jones

Coming soon: express even more in 140 characters | Twitter Blogs

For students, the iPad is the ultimate computer

71: Compulsory Heterosexuality May 19, 2016

Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Google I/O and whether they’re eating enough of Google dog food, plus the newly released Captain America: Civil War and how it stands up even under all those superheroes.

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Links and Show Notes

Google previews its smarter, prettier Amazon Echo killer: Google Home | 9to5Google

Soon you'll be able to access Android apps without installing them

Google I/O roundup: Google’s ‘Assistant’ Siri competitor, Google Home, Allo & Duo messaging apps & much more | 9to5Mac

The 10 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2016 | The Verge

Google Home isn't good news for Nest

Google’s Daydream VR spec for Android unifies phones, viewers, and controllers for a better experience | 9to5Google

Daydream will be the reason you'll want a 4K phone | The Verge

Civil War review: Marvel redefines the superhero genre once again | Polygon

Spider-Man became the most boring superhero on film, but Marvel's changing that | Polygon

70: Christina Drops the Eff Bomb May 13, 2016

Mikah Sargent joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk anxiety about app updates, and what it means that Apple would consider ending music downloads. Plus: why you should watch Twin Peaks!

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Links and Show Notes

All Articles by Mikah Sargent | iMore

No, Apple Music is not deleting tracks off your hard drive — unless you tell it to | iMore

Apple Terminating Music Downloads 'Within 2 Years,' Sources Say

Report: Apple could shutdown iTunes music downloads in favor of Apple Music within two years | 9to5Mac

Apple Stole My Music. No, Seriously. | vellumatlanta

What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one

Instagram just changed its logo in a big way

Twin Peaks revival's cast includes Trent Reznor, Michael Cera and 215 others | Polygon

69: A Thousand Miles An Hour Into Punville May 05, 2016

In a slow news week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over their most anticipated WWDC rumors, and then discuss the most important news of 2016: Channing Tatum’s Las Vegas live show.

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Links and Show Notes

Rocket - Make it Weird! | Teespring

iOS 10: Everything We Know | MacRumors

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

iOS 10 Concept Video Integrates 3D Touch into Control Center - Mac Rumors

Apple Music Set for Design Overhaul in Time for WWDC in June - Mac Rumors

Apple Watch 2 Expected to Focus on Internal Upgrades Rather Than External Changes, Launch in Late 2016 - Mac Rumors

MacBook Pro: Everything We Know | MacRumors

Intel Launches New Skylake Chips Appropriate for 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro - Mac Rumors

Channing Tatum Announces Magic Mike Live Is Coming to Las Vegas and We Can't Grab Our Dollar Bills Fast Enough | E! Online

68: Death of a Unicorn Apr 28, 2016

Christina, Brianna, and Simone hammer another nail into the FBI vs. Apple coffin, then discuss whether Theranos can survive the most recent CMS report. Finally they dig into Apple’s second quarter earnings and where the company could go next.

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Links and Show Notes

Of Course Congress Is Clueless About Tech—It Killed Its Tutor | WIRED

The Encryption Farce - WSJ

U.S. Health Regulators Release Lightly Redacted Theranos Letter, Inspection Report - WSJ

Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos - The New York Times

Apple just saw its sales drop for the first time in 13 years - Mashable

Apple needs a hot new product, and it can't be another iPhone - Mashable

The one silver lining in Apple's earnings report: iPhone SE demand - Mashable

67: Push Your Own Dongle Apr 21, 2016

This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true.

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Links and Show Notes

Report: Sony's more powerful PS4 to be announced before PlayStation VR launch | Polygon

Sony Plans New PlayStation for Graphics-Heavy Games - WSJ

The pink MacBook is real, y'all

Sorry, but Apple's updated MacBook is a huge disappointment

Apple opens up on how it approaches security following FBI battle

66: 1337 Stopped Being Cool Apr 14, 2016

This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket!

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Links and Show Notes

Facebook launches a bot platform for Messenger | The Verge

Messenger and WhatsApp process 60 billion messages a day, three times more than SMS | The Verge

This is Facebook's gorgeous, open-source 360-degree video camera | The Verge

Facebook's quest for Internet is coming back to Earth with two wireless projects | Computerworld

The Amazon Kindle Oasis looks shockingly different

Rift shipments delayed for months in botched launch (update) | Polygon

Online Harassers Swatted the Congresswoman Leading the Fight Against Swatting

Virtual reality can make guns 'real,' and that's a bit terrifying | Polygon

65: Release the Volcano Apr 08, 2016

This week, Simone shares her experience with the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. Christina expresses concerns over the Internet of Things, and Bri opens an investigation.

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Links and Show Notes

Shen Ye on Twitter: "The tracking is THAT good. https://t.co/ro4XTTTAYD"

The HTC Vive Review | Polygon

Watch us get lost inside The Gallery on the HTC Vive | Polygon

What Nest's product shutdown says about the Internet of Things

Here's Overwatch's replacement for the victory pose that caused such a fuss | Polygon

Brianna Wu on Twitter: "1/ Gamers have been frustrated by Blizzard deciding to change Tracer's pose. Here's old and new one not much better. https://t.co/oG3PpQH8eu"

64: Mister Doctorow Apr 02, 2016

Microsoft's HoloLens gets a demo, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time!

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Links and Show Notes

Feed The Streets (prod. DEQUEXATRON X000 Bobby Raps & DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip) in WATCH THE STOVE

TAYLOR vs. TREADMILL - YouTube

Microsoft Build 2016: Windows 10, HoloLens and Xbox updates revealed

Untethered and unguided: Our first deep look at HoloLens

Oculus Rift review | Polygon

Oculus Rift review | The Verge

Security researchers: help EFF keep the Web safe for browser research! / Boing Boing

Fight for the Future condemns Internet Association’s support for TPP

FBI finally hacks iPhone, ending court battle with Apple

63: That's Actually Not a Terrible Point Mar 26, 2016

This week in accelerated geek conversation: the iPhone SE, new iPad Pro, the lack of updated Macs and the turmoil that seems to be brewing at Nest before Simone breaks some bad news about a part of her history.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple unveils the new 4-inch iPhone SE

iPhone SE review: Turns out, good things do come in small packages

iPhone SE comparison with 4-inch smartphone alternatives

Apple iPad Pro 9.7: The iPad you want [REVIEW]

Apple had bigger things on its mind during Monday's event

Nest CEO Tony Fadell has Dropcam regrets - Business Insider

Accessories to hide your Dropcam | Dropcessories

62: The Constant March Forward Mar 17, 2016

This week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption.

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Links and Show Notes

iPhone 7 rumors, hopes and nightmares

Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector - Mac Rumors

Rumor: Apple working on 'iPhone SE' promo that hints at 4K camera

Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector - Mac Rumors

Sony's PlayStation VR costs $399 and is coming in October | The Verge

PlayStation VR's processing unit doesn't add any power to the PS4 | Polygon

Mozilla Advocacy

About - Do Not Track

Help Us Spread the Word: Encryption Matters | The Mozilla Blog

Celebrating Our Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows, and Looking Ahead | The Mozilla Blog

Mozilla Advocacy

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Encryption (HBO) - YouTube

61: A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen Mar 10, 2016

This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters!

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Links and Show Notes

First ever OS X ransomware encrypts your data and asks for money

Samsung Galaxy S7 wins without reinvention

Samsung Galaxy S7 teardown reveals tiny heat pipe, gobs of glue

Samsung Galaxy S7 review: on the edge of perfection | The Verge

N, as in: so early, it’s Not Named yet ;) — Google Developers — Medium

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the sexy alternative to the iPhone 6S Plus

Ghostbusters - International Trailer - In Cinemas July 14 - YouTube

60: Full Disclosure Mar 03, 2016

This week, Christina breaks a story a possible software acquisition by Kanye, Bri talks about the HTC Vive and Simone sings the intro to the iCloud segment.

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Links and Show Notes

Kanye West insists pirating photo was just a joke

Kanye West tweets photo showing him using Pirate Bay. Whoops.

XferRecords.com | Home of the Xfer Records VST Suite

The HTC Vive Pre: an unfinished, incredibly fun virtual reality system | The Verge

Mossberg: The iCloud loophole | The Verge

Apple goes to battle with FBI at home, but it’s a different story in China | The Seattle Times

Why the FBI can't just hack a copy of the San Bernardino iPhone

Days of the Remastered Past — Medium

59: Tim Cook for President Feb 25, 2016

The show opens with some exciting news from Simone. 🎉

Then, more news about the FBI's fight with Apple and Tim Cook's interview on ABC, followed by the Freewrite word processor and Samsung 837.

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Links and Show Notes

Simone de Rochefort on Twitter: Exciting news :D

Hello....It's ME - Joining the Polygon Video Team! | Polygon

The FBI has asked Apple to crack at least 17 devices since October

Google and Apple, once enemies, unite thanks to the FBI

Exclusive: Apple CEO Tim Cook Says iPhone-Cracking Software ‘Equivalent of Cancer’ - ABC News

Apple vs. the FBI: This is digital security on trial

The $500 Freewrite word processor is pretentious hipster nonsense

TI-92 series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Inside Samsung 837: Samsung's first North American flagship

58: You Can't Not Feb 18, 2016

This week, Apple squares off against the FBI over iPhone encryption, Vulkan's impact on game development and Deadpool.

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Links and Show Notes

Customer Letter - Apple

If Apple loses to the FBI, we're all screwed

Google CEO says iPhone backdoor could set 'troubling precedent,' other tech giants stay mum

Tim Cook: Building a backdoor into the iPhone is 'too dangerous'

Apple can comply with the FBI court order – Trail of Bits Blog

Apple is facing its biggest test of iPhone security | The Verge

The FBI wants Apple to create an iPhone backdoor: Here's how it's possible

Code is Law | Zdziarski's Blog of Things

Daring Fireball: Sundar Pichai on the Apple/FBI Encryption Fight

Richard Stallman Eats Something From His Foot - YouTube

Khronos Releases Vulkan 1.0 Specification - Khronos Group Press Release

What is Vulkan and how does it differ from OpenGL? - Game Development Stack Exchange

Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West: A Beef History | Rolling Stone

Review: Deadpool Is True to the Comic, so Apparently, I Don’t Like Deadpool | The Mary Sue

Counterpoint: Deadpool Ain’t Perfect, But It’s Pretty Damn Fun | The Mary Sue

57: Never See the Light of Day Feb 11, 2016

Amazon's Lumberyard, Twitter's quarterly results and Formation are all on the list for this week's Rocket.

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Links and Show Notes

Amazon releases Lumberyard, a triple-A-quality game engine

Gamasutra - Amazon launches new, free, high-quality game engine: Lumberyard

Amazon Will Soon Make Video Games for Your PlayStation, Xbox, and Oculus | Inverse

AWS Service Terms

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Twitter's new timeline is here, and it's all about the algorithm

Twitter's new timeline faces skeptical advertisers

Twitter has hatched a brand new plan to ruin your news feed

Twitter’s earnings report shows its user base is shrinking | The Verge

Twitter Adds Zero New Users, Q4 Earnings Tank Stock | Re/code

See the First Trailer for Broad City Season 3 -- Vulture

Funny Or Die Presents Donald Trump’s The Art Of The Deal: The Movie Trailer from Funny ...

56: The Home of my Soul Feb 07, 2016

Simone is back from Texas, and things get weird before Bri gets the show back on track. On the topic list? iPhone users getting the dreaded Error 53, possible changes at Twitter, how Bri tips Uber drivers, and the new Taylor Swift app.

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Mysterious 'Error 53' is bricking iPhones, rendering them useless

Apple says iPhone 'Error 53' is to protect customers' security | Technology | The Guardian

If you see error 53 or can't update or restore your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Twitter could start showing tweets out of order as soon as next week | The Verge

Jack Dorsey Addresses Algorithmic Timeline Changes, Insists Twitter Is Real-Time - BuzzFeed News

I Quit Liking Things On Facebook for Two Weeks. Here’s How It Changed My View of Humanity — The Startup — Medium

Uber Teams With Anti-Cruelty Society To Deliver Puppies On Demand « CBS Chicago

Gaming Company Turns To Taylor Swift After Katy Perry App Flops - BuzzFeed News

55: A Heart On for the iPad Jan 28, 2016

This week, Christina and Bri are joined by Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's Q1 results, the current state of Twitter and a new wireless broadband service named Starry.

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