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    Rocket

    Countdown to excitement! Every week Christina Warren, Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort had accelerated geek conversation. Tech, comics, movies, games and books, no galaxy is off limits! Hosted by Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort.

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    470: Terminated Dec 28, 2023

    On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!

    469: Very Large Online Problems Dec 21, 2023

    A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue
    Insomniac hack files leak news on Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and more - Polygon
    Insomniac Games ransomware breach reveals Wolverine and new Spider-Man details - The Verge
    Sony's game plans leaked online by hackers - Bloomberg News | Reuters
    Why the Apple Watch is being banned — and how Apple can avoid it - The Verge
    468: This One Was Epic Dec 14, 2023

    We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge
    Interview: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney after his Google antitrust win - The Verge
    20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial - The Verge
    The best emails from the Apple vs. Epic trial
    Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge
    Apple responds to Beeper’s iMessage for Android: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ - The Verge
    Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge
    Beeper’s iMessage app for Android is back — but it’s a downgrade - The Verge
    E3 is canceled forever - Polygon
    E3 is officially dead, ESA says, ending years of attempts to revive it - The Washington Post
    467: Turn on Push Notifications Dec 07, 2023

    The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android - iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer!

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET.
    • Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue
    A federal TikTok ban appears doomed by Montana ruling - POLITICO
    Spotify’s not going for Pulitzers anymore - The Verge
    Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications - US senator | Reuters
    Here's a Warrant Showing the U.S. Government is Monitoring Push Notifications
    Apple Set to Avoid EU Crackdown Over iMessage Service - Bloomberg
    How Beeper Mini Works - Beeper Blog
    Beeper reverse-engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users | TechCrunch
    Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android - The Verge
    Fallout - Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube
    Amazon Fallout series trailer takes us to the Wasteland of Los Angeles - Polygon
    Plagiarism and You(Tube) - YouTube
    466: Husband Pollution Nov 30, 2023

    A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay!

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue
    Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must stay in US for time being, judge says | Reuters
    YouTube’s Playables games are now available for Premium subscribers - The Verge
    I played every Netflix game: What the hell is going on?
    Amazon is getting rid of its gaming content channel amid larger games layoffs - The Verge
    TikTok has quietly added over half a dozen mini-games into its app - The Verge
    Amazon’s Q AI assistant lets users ask questions about their company’s data - The Verge
    Apple Music Replay is back — and it’s still mostly a web experience - The Verge
    465: Succession Main Theme Dot Mp3 Nov 22, 2023

    Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Sam Altman is still trying to return as OpenAI CEO - The Verge
    Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI - The Verge
    Sam Altman is back, so what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge
    Everything You Need to Know About the Ridiculously Chaotic 'Coup,' Implosion, and Counter-Revolution at OpenAI
    Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations - The New York Times
    464: Always Listen to Christina Nov 16, 2023

    Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    New models and developer products announced at DevDay
    Introducing Humane Ai Pin on Vimeo
    Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable - The Verge
    Introducing Steam Deck OLED
    Steam Deck OLED review: much more than a screen improvement - Polygon
    Steam Deck OLED review: better, not faster - The Verge
    Steam Deck OLED Review - OMG - YouTube
    463: GPTs For All Nov 09, 2023

    Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie!

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model | WIRED
    OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge
    OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge
    OpenAI turbocharges GPT-4 and makes it cheaper - The Verge
    Nintendo is developing a Legend of Zelda live-action movie - Polygon
    Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie - The Verge
    The Princess Bride (Encore)
    462: The Scary Fast Episode Nov 02, 2023

    It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET.

    Guest Starring:

    Morry Kolman

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Why are Apple’s M3 Pro and Max configuration options so weird? - The Verge
    Goodbye, Touch Bar, you held incredible promise - The Verge
    HBO Bosses Used ‘Secret’ Fake Accounts to Troll TV Critics
    461: Incremental Upgrades Oct 26, 2023

    The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Apple plans ‘Scary Fast’ product event just before Halloween - The Verge
    Apple may launch a new 24-inch M3 iMac and new MacBook Pros in October - The Verge
    Apple’s future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming - The Verge
    SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms doxxing accusations, explained - Polygon
    460: We are so (not) back Oct 19, 2023

    This week we're discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil's role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max!

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    The Apple Pencil lineup is finally as confusing as the iPad lineup - 9to5Mac
    So Apple did release a new iPad — but it's not that exciting | Mashable
    Cheaper New Entry-Level Apple Pencil Gets USB-C, Cuts Pressure Sensitivity - CNET
    Apple Pencil joins the iPad confusion zone - The Verge
    What to expect amid the bevy of conflicting iPad rumors | Ars Technica
    Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review: A17 Pro, 5x telephoto, and titanium - The Verge
    The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years - The Verge
    459: Caroline Takes a Stand Oct 12, 2023

    The FTX trial continues, with Caroline Ellison taking the stand. Then, new PS5 drops this year… and it’s modular!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    SBF Trial Live: Caroline Ellison, Ex-Alameda CEO, Takes the Stand
    Is Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense even trying to win? - The Verge
    Sam Bankman-Fried was a terrible boyfriend - The Verge
    Was Sam Bankman-Fried’s bean bag chair a lie too? - The Verge
    Sony’s new PS5 with a removable disc drive launches in November - The Verge
    PS5 slim announced with add-on Blu-ray drive and price increase - Polygon
    The beginning of the end of physical media featuring Christina "film_girl" Warren (Changelog & Friends #16) |> Changelog
    458: Scamset Mindset Grindset Oct 05, 2023

    Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy - The Verge
    The FTX trial is bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried - The Verge
    Jury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried | AP News
    What to know as Sam Bankman-Fried's blockbuster trial kicks off : NPR
    Crypto Fraud Trial: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Was ‘Built on Lies,’ Prosecutor Says - The New York Times
    Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried - The New York Times
    The insider: how Michael Lewis got a backstage pass for the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried | Books | The Guardian
    Apple iPhone 15 Review: The iPhone That's the Worth Upgrade
    Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge
    iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and Reach
    457: Fireside Chat Sep 28, 2023

    Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Plus, Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. But that’s not really why you’re here, is it?

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    456: Unredacted Christmas Sep 21, 2023

    We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. Let’s talk about Microsoft’s theoretical plans for the future of Xbox and… buying Nintendo? Then, iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. Get ready. Then, Brianna discusses how she’s being wooed by Leica cameras — and what it takes to make it a lifestyle.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    Unprecedented Microsoft leak reveals plans for new Xbox systems
    Microsoft board supported buying Nintendo, leaked email says
    Baldur’s Gate 3 dubbed ‘second-run Stadia PC RPG’ by Xbox - Polygon
    Big Xbox document leak is a peek into the secretive games industry - Polygon
    Xbox boss Phil Spencer really wanted to buy Nintendo in 2020 - Polygon
    California court says Microsoft leak was Microsoft’s fault - Polygon
    Microsoft’s next Xbox, coming 2028, envisions hybrid computing - The Verge
    Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge
    Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Review: It’s OK Not to Love Your Phone | WIRED
    Leica Q3 Review: Pricey but Worth It | WIRED
    455: Booster Sep 14, 2023

    It’s Apple Week! Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity and talk about a Bloomberg article on the rise and fall of FaZE Clan.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free.
    • HelloFresh: Use code 50rocket for 50% off plus free shipping.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
    The Verge
    Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro - The Verge
    Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products are a red herring - The Verge
    Unity's new fees leave game developers fuming
    Why Unity's New Install Fees Are Spurring Massive Backlash Among Game Developers - IGN
    Unity plan pricing and packaging updates | Unity Blog
    FaZe Clan Went From Cool Kids to Penny Stock; Now Its CEO Is Out - Bloomberg
    454: Exposed Information Sep 07, 2023

    This episode things are getting heated. Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive… data leak. It’s finally bad! Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert after a weekend trapped in the mud.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Baldur’s Gate 3 will defy everyone’s wishes, make characters less horny - The Verge
    It's Official: Baldur's Gate 3 Companions Are Too Randy Because Of A Bug
    Maker of ‘smart’ chastity cage left users’ emails, passwords, and locations exposed | TechCrunch
    Hacker exploits smart chastity belt bug to hold penises hostage
    Burning Man's Fyre Fest Moment Is Coming to a Close
    The Burning Man Fiasco Is the Ultimate Tech Culture Clash | WIRED
    Burning Man 2023 Ebola, Weather Fake News Spread as Festival Ends
    453: DEATH TO GOLD Sep 01, 2023

    The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Plus, will there be a new button on the Pro and Pro Max? Or should I say, the Ultra? Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. We certainly have thoughts about the rise of Discord and the DMs for chatting.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • HelloFresh: Use code 50rocket for 50% off plus free shipping.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Apple’s September iPhone event: how to watch and what to expect - The Verge
    Base iPhone 15 models could come with the Dynamic Island - The Verge
    Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
    girth control pills on Tumblr
    452: Nu Wii U Aug 24, 2023

    Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill — but to what end? Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. And if you’re one of the lucky 100 who bought tickets, boy do we want to hear from you!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Sony PlayStation Portal streaming handheld price announced - Polygon
    PlayStation’s first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99 – PlayStation.Blog
    Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 - The Verge
    Apple now supports California’s right-to-repair bill after lobbying against it - The Verge
    Fyre Festival 2, anyone? Billy McFarland says tickets have sold out. - The Washington Post
    Fyre Festival 2 tickets are now on sale -- and selling out -- according to embattled founder Billy McFarland | CNN
    Fyre Festival II Tickets Are on Sale, Says Billy McFarland – Rolling Stone
    How to Be Yourself? – Caroline Calloway, Tara Isabella Burton, and Katherine Dee on Online Self-Creation – SuperSalon - Interintellect
    Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire
    451: Call Us, SBF! Aug 17, 2023

    Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. Yes, you can scream about it. Finally, justice may finally be served in the world of scammy printer money-making tactics.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • HelloFresh: Use code rocket50 for 50% off plus free shipping.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Sam Bankman-Fried Sent to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail - The New York Times
    HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response, ESMC, & Starfield x AMD GPUs - YouTube
    The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility - YouTube
    The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained | PC Gamer
    Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls - The Verge
    In a world full of laptops, is there a place for the iMac? - The Verge
    From Apple’s first iMac G3 to the iMac with M1: a visual history - The Verge
    How the iMac saved Apple - The Verge
    Judge Rules HP Must Face Lawsuit Over Disabled Printers
    HP Plus: an exciting new way to DRM your inkjet printer! - The Verge
    Canon is getting away with printers that won’t scan sans ink — but HP might pay - The Verge
    Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fake - The Verge
    Lawsuit claiming HP all-in-one printers are defective can proceed | Reuters
    Hey, did you know inkjet cartridges are region-locked? - The Verge
    450: Leave Section 230 Alone: Alex Winter and The YouTube Effect Aug 10, 2023

    Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Our conversation goes through that and much more, including the future of Section 230, and the media’s focus on TikTok and Facebook over YouTube.

    Guest Starring:

    Alex Winter

    Links and Show Notes:

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    Alex Winter's 'The YouTube Effect' Says Video Site is a Danger - Variety
    The YouTube Effect | Documentary | Official Trailer - YouTube
    Biljana Electronica: Fans Divided on ‘Planet of the Bass’ Recasts – Rolling Stone
    ‘Planet of the Bass,’ Kyle Gordon’s Viral Parody, Explained
    449: Don’t Throw Things At People Aug 03, 2023

    There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. And a bad idea. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET.

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    Polygon on Tiltify
    Nintendo’s next-gen console could come as soon as 2024 - The Verge
    Nintendo’s next-gen console: Here’s what we know about ‘Switch 2’ - Polygon
    Facebook and Instagram start blocking news in Canada - The Verge
    Why Link Taxes Like Canada’s C-18 Represent An End To An Open Web | Techdirt
    Cardi B throws microphone at fan who threw drink, fan reports battery
    448: Hey Barbie Jul 27, 2023

    Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then it’s the marketing event we’ve all been waiting for, Rocket Does Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s latest film is out now and the reviews are unpredictable!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket | Cotton Bureau
    Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 Unpacked event: biggest announcements - The Verge
    Samsung invited K-Pop stars Suga, Stray Kids, and IVE's Wonyoung to Unpacked. Why didn't it use them? | Mashable
    Which Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 color should you buy?
    From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand - The New York Times
    Elon Musk takes @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it. | Mashable
    Here’s what Elon Musk wants to do with X, his ‘everything app’ - The Verge
    Barbie review: A laugh-out-loud mockery of men’s rights - Polygon
    Barbie review: Greta Gerwig’s movie uses a surprising Biblical metaphor - Vox
    447: The Beginning of the End Jul 20, 2023

    Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Who could possibly stand in their way!? And will they do a good job trying to stop this merger!? Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2, its large language model, which is not open source but a second, more interesting thing. Then, NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • HelloFresh: Use code rocket50 for 50% off plus free shipping.

    Guest Starring:

    Kat Tenbarge

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard - The Verge
    FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case - The Verge
    Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend merger agreement to October - The Verge
    Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama | Meta
    Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It - The New York Times
    YouTube star James Charles breaks silence on ‘grooming’ allegations as he asks internet to ‘un-cancel’ him | The Independent
    James Charles and Jeffree Star Are Coming Back — but Their Era Is Over
    446: Bored Ape Check-in Jul 13, 2023

    Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot?

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    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    Twitter threatens Threads lawsuit against Meta | Reuters
    Remember Bored Apes? They're Almost Worthless Now
    ApeCoin Crashes to All-Time Low as Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Prices Sink - Decrypt
    Napoleon movie: Ridley Scott really wants us to think Napoleon was hot.
    445: Many People Are Saying This Jul 06, 2023

    Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? Then, Twitter itself has had a weird week, to say the least.

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    Instagram’s Threads app is available now for iPhone and Android - The Verge
    Meta unspools Threads - The Verge
    Instagram Threads: why Meta is competing with Twitter - The Verge
    Instagram Threads app has 30M users, Zuckerberg says of Twitter rival - The Washington Post
    Threads: The Motherboard Review
    What to know about Threads - Mastodon Blog
    Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram | Mashable
    Elon Musk puts a reading paywall on Twitter - The Verge
    Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets | TechCrunch
    Twitter limits the number of tweets users can read amid extended outage | TechCrunch
    444: Who are the Mac Pro Pros? Jun 29, 2023

    This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley — from psilocybin to ketamine — and why it’s such a difficult, complicated issue to talk about. Then, the Mac Pro is here, but where are the Mac Pro Pros?? For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone!

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    • Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door.

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    Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. - WSJ
    Silicon Valley Is On Drugs - Bloomberg
    Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra review: a powerful computer in search of an audience - The Verge
    Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023) Review: The Mac Pro Killer | WIRED
    443: The Thrust is Wrong Jun 22, 2023

    The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. But is this lawsuit really… it? Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI, and the shadow industry that makes it all work. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone!

    Links and Show Notes:

    Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership
    FTC sues Amazon for tricking customers into signing up for Prime - The Verge
    Amazon duped millions of consumers into enrolling in Prime, US FTC says | Reuters
    What the FTC Misses With Amazon Lawsuit — The Information
    Inside the AI Factory: the humans that make tech seem human - The Verge
    A Year After Dobbs, Advocates Push in the States for a Right to Birth Control - The New York Times
    442: Reddit Black-out Jun 15, 2023

    The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes. We’ll be discussing that and a huge roadblock in Activision and Microsoft’s proposed merger. Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! What looks good? All of it, maybe? Even Starfield?

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    📣 Apollo will close down on June 30th. Reddit’s recent decisions and actions have unfortunately made it impossible for Apollo to continue. Thank you so, so much for all the support over the years. ❤️ : r/apolloapp
    Apollo’s developer on Reddit’s new API changes, and why users revolted - The Verge
    Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will pass’ - The Verge
    Reddit Revolt, Apollo and Reddit’s Changes, Complement Complaints – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition update: Will it go through? - Polygon
    FTC files to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard - The Verge
    US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision | Reuters
    Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer, release window at Summer Game Fest - Polygon
    All Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements and best trailers - Polygon
    Ubisoft Forward 2023: All the announcements and trailers - Polygon
    All Xbox Showcase announcements and best trailers - Polygon
    441: How to Spend A Lot Of Money Jun 08, 2023

    In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! We’ve got OS updates and new MacBooks but the story sucking all the air out of the room is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset and has all the hands-on details. Plus, a money-grabbing choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps.

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    Apple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and more - The Verge
    I Used Apple’s Vision Pro and It’s Absolutely Mind-Blowingly Impressive
    I tried Apple's new headset. Here's what it's like to use | CNN Business
    Apple Vision Pro: I Tried the New Mixed-Reality Headset - WSJ
    I wore the Apple Vision Pro. It’s the best headset demo ever. - The Verge
    First impressions: Yes, Apple Vision Pro works and yes, it’s good | TechCrunch
    Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Air is the ‘world’s thinnest’ - The Verge
    Apple’s iOS 17 is official with better autocorrect and StandBy - The Verge
    Apple hid something AMAZING for Mac gaming at WWDC - YouTube
    Bring your game to Mac, Part 1: Make a game plan - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer
    Reddit’s plan to kill third-party apps sparks widespread protests | Ars Technica
    Destiny Debates Cenk Uygur On Biden And Rittenhouse - YouTube
    440: Build-ing a Mystery Jun 01, 2023

    Christina is back from Microsoft Build, with her take on all the tools that were announced during the event! Then, a panel of AI researchers has issued a statement that we need to mitigate the potential harm that could be caused by this explosive technology. What are some paths forward for doing that? And finally, Elizabeth Holmes has reported to prison and a debt is fulfilled.

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    Microsoft Build 2023: The 5 biggest announcements - The Verge
    5 cool Microsoft Build 2023 announcements that flew under the radar
    Top AI researchers and CEOs warn against ‘risk of extinction’ in 22-word statement - The Verge
    Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Prison in Texas on Tuesday - The New York Times
    What to know as Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence : NPR
    The New York Times’ Elizabeth Holmes Profile Is Causing Drama in the Newsroom: “What the Hell Happened Here?” | Vanity Fair
    439: Human Errors May 25, 2023

    Microsoft Build happened this week, along with a slew of AI-centric announcements! Brianna and Simone tackle the AI-integrated future of Windows 11 — are you ready to let ChatGPT buy you a house? Then, a disastrous Twitter Space has launched a new presidential candidate and we’re here to definitely just talk about the tech aspect of it. Also, Metal Gear Solid 3 is BACK!

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    Elon Musk fails to launch Ron DeSantis in disastrous Twitter Space - The Verge
    PlayStation Showcase 2023: the biggest announcements - The Verge
    Sony’s new Q handheld is official: 8-inch screen, streams PS5 games - The Verge
    Metal Gear Solid 3 remake confirmed, coming to PS5, PC, and Xbox - Polygon
    438: Touching Livestock May 18, 2023

    Simone is off touching sheep so Bri and Christina are left to their own devices. This week, after a brief Liz Holmes update, that means a spoiler-free dessert-up-front segment on The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, a discussion about Twitter’s new CEO and finally a discussion about whether or not AM radios should still come with cars.

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    The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch™ system – Official Site
    Tears of the Kingdom Hopes to Expand the Legacy of Zelda - The New York Times
    The Mysteries of Zelda - The New York Times
    In Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda Designers Explore the Sky - The New York Times
    Who is Linda Yaccarino, really? Former colleagues reveal the tough "Long Island lady” Elon Musk has chosen to run Twitter | Fortune
    A new CEO won't fix Twitter's biggest problem | CNN Business
    End of a love affair: AM radio is being removed from many cars - The Washington Post
    Cars would be required to keep AM radio under new bipartisan bill - The Verge
    Apple App Store revenue update shows slowing growth
    437: Puff Peace May 11, 2023

    Google is bringing AI to its search — for select users. And our favorite scamster Elizabeth Holmes appears in the New York Times this week. Did the writer get rolled, or is it going over readers’ heads? For dessert, our old friend Bug of Spooky Pinball is back to talk about the new Scooby-Doo table!

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    AI is coming to Google search through Search Generative Experience - The Verge
    How Google is improving Search with Generative AI
    Elizabeth Holmes Opens Up About Her Theranos Trial and What Comes Next - The New York Times
    Quick Look At Scooby-Doo Pinball Gameplay - YouTube
    Spooky Pinball Scooby-Doo Official Reveal Trailer - YouTube
    436: Bluesky Raya May 04, 2023

    A new form of a terrible old bill is before the Senate, and we can see indications of its effects in state-level bills in Utah and Louisiana. What’s KOSA and why should you be concerned? Then, because Bri is back from vacation we’re returning to Bluesky and talking about the bonkers events that happened over the weekend — as well as long-term concerns for how the app will be moderated. For dessert, a Gran Turismo trailer that slaps.

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    Bipartisan Panic: 26 Senators Support Terrible, Dangerous, Unconstitutional ‘KOSA Act’ | Techdirt
    Kids Online Safety Act Remains a Threat to Minors and Free Speech
    The Kids Online Safety Act Is a Heavy-Handed Plan to Force Platforms to Spy on Young People | Electronic Frontier Foundation
    Pornhub Says No More Porn For Folks In Utah (Unless They Know How To Use A VPN) | Techdirt
    Everything happening on Bluesky, Twitter’s most chaotic successor - The Verge
    They’re ‘skeets’ now - The Verge
    GRAN TURISMO - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
    Gran Turismo movie story trailer shares more about its real-life star - Polygon
    George Conway on Twitter: "I just did a search and found the Twitter thread by @BriannaWu in the summer of 2019 that I just described tonight to @alexwagner on @WagnerTonight." / Twitter
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    435: Only Mergers In The Building Apr 27, 2023

    In shocking news, the U.K. has moved to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard — for reasons that make NO SENSE to our hosts! What goes on in the house of commons? Then, the decentralized Twitter clone Bluesky finally seems to be taking off, and Disney is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis.

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    Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence with last-minute appeal | CNN Business
    Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by UK regulators - The Verge
    Microsoft and Activision merger blocked over UK’s cloud gaming concerns - Polygon
    UK blocks Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns | Reuters
    What Is Bluesky? The Twitter Alternative With Promising Networking Technology - Decrypt
    Disney sues Florida for ‘government retaliation’ in escalating feud - The Verge
    Disney wants to see Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law repealed - The Verge
    Florida Senate Passes Bill To Eliminate Disney’s Special District – The Hollywood Reporter
    Florida Gov. DeSantis revokes Disney’s special tax status - The Verge
    DeSantis signs Florida GOP's 6-week abortion ban into law | AP News
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    434: Enpoopificaton Apr 21, 2023

    Christina and Simone are bringing you a classic chaos hour of Rocket. Today’s questions: is social media dying, and is it possible to build a platform that can thrive without turning users into content for ad revenue? Also, remembering Netflix’s mail-order heyday, now that it has announced the end of physical DVD rentals. Finally, a bombshell allegation about Taylor Swift’s dealings with FTX… the perfect Rocket cocktail.

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    Twitter promises it’s really, actually removing legacy blue on April 20th - The Verge
    Social media is doomed to die - The Verge
    Netflix is shutting down its original DVD business after 25 years - The Verge
    The Block: Taylor Swift did due diligence on FTX, says lawyer who finally served Shaq, Tom Brady
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    433: Max, Just Max Apr 13, 2023

    Finally, the case of Brianna v. Christina is drawing to a close, as Elizabeth Holmes prison date looms… this week on Rocket, we’re talking about Twitter’s contentious relationship with journalism and the latest “quirks” of the platform, which include private tweets going public, and a feud with Substack. Then, HBO Max is rebranding… again! And finally, Fyre Fest 2. It’s been promised, so you know we’re packing our bags.

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    Convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison, judge rules | Ars Technica
    Peter Rising MVP - YouTube
    Is Twitter Circles Broken?
    Twitter Is Screwing With Substack Links
    NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as 'state-affiliated media' : NPR
    HBO and Discovery’s ‘Max’ streaming service is here - The Verge
    Billy McFarland Warns, Fyre Fest 2 ‘Is Finally Happening’
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    432: Rumors and Invention Apr 06, 2023

    There are rumors swirling about a new PlayStation handheld — but can Sony really put out an online-only handheld and expect to compete with the Steam Deck and Switch? Then, the first ChatGPT defamation lawsuits are emerging, and the situation is a mess. Brianna has some controversial opinions about Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie, and Simone is not young anymore.

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    Could a new PlayStation handheld be built for Remote Play? I like the idea - The Verge
    EXCLUSIVE - Sony's Next PlayStation Handheld - Insider Gaming
    What happens when ChatGPT lies about real people? - The Washington Post
    Watch the new Barbie trailer starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling - Polygon
    Read Hari Nef's Heartwarming Letter to Greta Gerwig About Being Cast in 'Barbie' | Them
    431: Limited Internet For All Mar 30, 2023

    It's FINALLY time to actually talk about the TikTok hearings, and our opinions on how Congress has handled grilling the social media giant — and the potential bills that they're considering. Then, what are the terms of SBF's bail? Just how much internet access can that man have? Finally, we're talking a rambly and non-spoilery review of John Wick 4, a movie that doesn't feel almost three hours long.

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    The RESTRICT ACT known as the tiktok ban, bill S.686 is a terrifying b... | TikTok
    The RESTRICT Act creates blanket authority, with few checks, to ban just about anything linked to a ‘foreign adversary’
    That TikTok hearing was pretty messed up, right? - The Verge
    How TikTok failed to make the case for itself - The Verge
    TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate | AP News
    The RESTRICT Act creates blanket authority, with few checks, to ban just about anything linked to a ‘foreign adversary’
    SBF Cut Off From His Favorite Toys Under New Proposed Bail Conditions
    The Block: Prosecutors say SBF should only access approved websites. He wants Door Dash and the New York Post
    5 ways John Wick’s huge box-office success needs to inspire Hollywood - Polygon
    John Wick: Chapter 4 is an eat-the-rich movie - Polygon
    430: TikTok Heaven 3000 Mar 23, 2023

    We’re talking TikTok WAIT NO we’re talking the SEC fining Justin Sun and numerous celebrities spokespeople for cryptocurrency shenanigans! Then, it’s sadly time to bid goodbye to DPReview, the beloved camera website. Meanwhile, we never even got to say hello to Tax Heaven 3000, a dating sim/tax filing software that Steam yanked unceremoniously this week — or did they?

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    TikTok ban hearing: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform - The Verge
    US issues sweeping restrictions on chip sales to China - The Verge
    TikTok CEO appears on TikTok to warn users about the TikTok ban - The Verge
    Biden administration reportedly demanding that TikTok sell or face a ban - The Verge
    Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban - The Verge
    SEC hits Jake Paul, Lindsay Lohan, Justin Sun with crypto violations
    Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges
    SEC.gov | SEC Charges Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun and his Companies for Fraud and Other Securities Law Violations
    Amazon is shutting down DPReview, the go-to camera reviews website - The Verge
    The Lost Cities of Geo - 99% Invisible
    MSCHF’s Tax Heaven 3000 is a dating simulator that can prepare your taxes - The Verge
    429: Bank Run Mar 16, 2023

    Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. She’s a pragmatic, expert voice to walk all of us through a confusing and dramatic weekend, and she knows what we should be keeping an eye on next. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scream 6!

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    Bank Shares Tumble in Wake of Failures - The New York Times
    The Demise of Silicon Valley Bank - by Marc Rubinstein
    How Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, who it affects, and what happens now - The Verge
    Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon - The Verge
    Scream VI review: The meta horror franchise fights for its life - Polygon
    428: AI Everywhere All At Once Mar 09, 2023

    Simone is back but still dying of Italian respiratory diseases. Still, we’re in for a high-energy show! Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft, or will their years of research put them out ahead in the end? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Is Spotify doing something smart or overextending itself? Finally, Christina explains one of the biggest financial scams in recent memory.

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    How Google Became Cautious of AI and Gave Microsoft an Opening - WSJ
    Google’s one step closer to building its 1,000-language AI model - The Verge
    ChatGPT Success Drives Google to Put AI in All Its Products - Bloomberg
    Cory Doctorow (@pluralistic@mamot.fr) on Twitter: "So there's a great Thai restaurant in my neighborhood called Kiin. Yesterday, I searched for their website to order some takeout. Here's the Google result. https://t.co/JFCyvXV9be" / Twitter
    I tried using AI. It scared me. - YouTube
    Spotify’s new design turns your music and podcasts into a TikTok feed - The Verge
    How the Biggest Fraud in German History Unravelled | The New Yorker
    Covert cameras and alleged hacking: how bust payments company Wirecard ‘hired spies and lawyers to silence critics’ | Financial sector | The Guardian
    Amazon.com: Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth eBook : McCrum, Dan: Kindle Store
    427: Elizabeth Holmes Baby Mar 03, 2023

    This week on Rocket, Simone kissed too many Italians, so Brianna and Christina are running amok. They talk about the new ChatGPT API and the potential it could have on different startups and industries, the risky bets Binance made with its customer’s money (without telling them) and Elizabeth Holmes’ latest attempt to get out of jail, thus saving Christina $500.

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    OpenAI announces an API for ChatGPT and its Whisper speech-to-text tech - The Verge
    Introducing ChatGPT and Whisper APIs
    Introduction - OpenAI API
    Binance’s Asset Shuffling Eerily Similar To Maneuvers By FTX
    Binance Can’t Keep Its Story Straight on Misplaced $1.8B USDC
    Tweet / Twitter
    Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend: Zuckoff, Mitchell: 9780812968361: Amazon.com: Books
    Elizabeth Holmes Gives Birth to 2nd Child, Asks to Remain Free Pending Appeal
    Court Filing
    426: Cool ISIS Video Feb 23, 2023

    This week on Rocket, Simone is in Italy, so Brianna and Christina are joined by special guest Alex Cranz! They discuss some important technology cases in front of the Supreme Court, Meta’s new plan for verified Facebook and Instagram accounts, and finally wrap things up with some delicious dirt about the most successful show on TV that you don’t watch, but your parents definitely do, Yellowstone.

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    In lawsuit against tech companies, justices debate what it means to “aid and abet” terrorism - SCOTUSblog
    “Not, like, the nine greatest experts on the internet”: Justices seem leery of broad ruling on Section 230 - SCOTUSblog
    Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh: Supreme Court hears Section 230 arguments - The Verge
    Meta’s launching $12 per month paid verification on Instagram and Facebook - The Verge
    Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence | Meta for Creators
    Casualties of the Costner-Yellowstone Crossfire - Puck
    How ‘Yellowstone’ Became America’s Most Popular TV Show - The Atlantic
    Taylor Sheridan Talks Sicario: Day of the Soldado Movie and Yellowstone TV Series
    425: Word of the Day: Engagement Feb 16, 2023

    This week on Rocket, the word of the day is ENGAGEMENT! Elon Musk has ordered Twitter engineers to boost engagement of his own Tweets. So that’s normal! Meanwhile, how are things going over on Mastodon? There’s some kerfuffle in the tech world over growth on the platform(s). Brianna and Christina discuss their own experience with the decentralized social network. Finally, Marcin Wichery joins us to discuss his history of keyboards, Shift Happens!

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    Yes, Elon Musk created a special system for showing you all his tweets first
    The Mastodon Bump Is Now a Slump | WIRED
    Martin Holland (@fingolas) | Calckey Social
    Lazy Reporters Claiming Fediverse Is ‘Slumping,’ Despite Massive Increase In Usage | Techdirt
    Marcin Wichary (@mwichary) / Twitter
    Shift Happens
    Shift Happens: A book about keyboards by Marcin Wichary — Kickstarter
    424: When Cars Hover Gently Feb 09, 2023

    Microsoft and Google have got it and they’re flaunting it. It being AI-POWERED SEARCH. How’s is going, and what are the benefits and concerns? Then, a Right to Repair bill has passed in New York State — but by the time it was signed it had been somewhat defanged by corporate lobbyists. What does it mean for Right to Repair more broadly? For dessert we have Jason Torchinsky and Matt Hardigree of The Autopian calling in to tell us about the hot new independent automotive news site — and illegal engines.

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    Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Bing is open for everyone to try starting today - The Verge
    Google’s AI chatbot Bard makes factual error in first demo - The Verge
    Microsoft announces new Bing and Edge browser powered by upgraded ChatGPT AI - The Verge
    How Big Tech rewrote the nation’s first cell phone repair law | Grist
    John Deere commits to letting farmers repair their own tractors (kind of) - The Verge
    Metroid Prime remaster comes to Nintendo Switch - Polygon
    Ferrari Patent Shows They've Been Thinking About A Jet-Propelled Car, Just Like Isaac Newton - The Autopian
    423: We're Not Lawyers Feb 02, 2023

    Tesla is coming under fire for misleading customers with its self-driving promises. Does the case hold any water, and what are the consequences if Tesla is found guilty? Plus, deepfake pornography could (and SHOULD!) be taken to the courtroom as well. Finally — what are Netflix's proposed password sharing rules anyway?

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    Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Comes Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny - The New York Times
    Mercedes-Benz is the first to bring Level 3 automated driving to the US - The Verge
    AP deletes ‘the French' tweet and apologises after it is widely mocked - BBC News
    QTCinderella promises to sue creator of deepfake website - Dexerto
    Pokimane blasts users who “sexualize and profit” off streamers amid Deepfake drama - Dexerto
    Pokimane reveals plans to hold online trolls accountable for their actions - Dexerto
    Deepfake porn is ruining women’s lives. Now the law may finally ban it. | MIT Technology Review
    Netflix hasn’t confirmed its plans to stop password sharing just yet - The Verge
    Netflix lists rules and exemptions to prevent account sharing outside household | TechCrunch
    422: Third-Party Rocket Jan 26, 2023

    Longtime Twitter users are cast into mourning as Twitter cuts off API access for third-party clients. Many of those apps are beloved by Twitter's power users and built the site that we know and love — love? Is that the right word? — today. Then, furor online over the reveal that CNET has long been using AI to write select financial articles, and that over half those articles had factual errors. How does something like this happen? Finally, two of Rocket's favorite scamsters are making big comebacks.

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    The third-party apps Twitter just killed made the site what it is today - The Verge
    CNET found errors in more than half of its AI-written stories - The Verge
    Inside CNET’s AI-powered SEO money machine - The Verge
    Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to star in new reality show while on house arrest - CBS News
    Fyre Festival founder launches new venture
    The Wild World of Mobile Game Ads
    421: Christina in Russian Jan 19, 2023

    In an action-packed show, we're talking about the REVIVAL OF THE HOMEPOD. Yes folks, she's BACK and she's ready to woof. The Mac Mini is also here, and Christina has a very compelling case for its existence. Meanwhile, Logan Paul has apologized to a popular YouTuber for calling him a liar and a criminal! But it's not all good news for his CryptoZoo… schemes. For dessert, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum takes on JP Morgan Chase. And not in a good way.

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    Apple announces a Mac Mini with the M2 and M2 Pro - The Verge
    Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original - The Verge
    JP Morgan Says Startup Founder Used Millions Of Fake Customers To Dupe It Into An Acquisition
    420: Make Transportation Sexy Again Jan 12, 2023

    The FAA has had a massive outage, and there are rumors about a design change that would make MacBooks — and maybe iMacs? — incredibly exciting. Plus, what's up with Logan Paul's second alleged crypto pump-and-dump? SERIOUSLY?

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    What is NOTAM? Here’s Why the FAA Grounded Flights - The New York Times
    The F.A.A. Said It Traced the Problem to a Damaged Database File - The New York Times
    Apple might finally make a touchscreen Mac - The Verge
    Logan Paul's OTHER Crypto Scam (Dink Doink) - YouTube
    Dink Doink Crypto Scandal? 12 Things to Know About Logan Paul’s Controversial Ties to Meme Coin $DINK | Nasdaq
    The bizarre Arthur episode that spoofed South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and WWE - Polygon
    419: BEST and WORST of 2022! Jan 05, 2023

    We're all BACK on the hot mic and talking about our best and worst scams, products, and purchases of 2022. Who still has a LastPass subscription? Who believes in FTX? Who loves to throw money down the Apple well? You'll find it all out here, in the awards show that has, possibly, our MOST unanimous nominations EVER.

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    Apple AirPods Pro (second-gen) review: same look, better everything else - The Verge
    Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here - The Verge
    How The Steam Deck Is Changing Console Gaming - YouTube
    Minder Laptop Tower Stand 2.0 | Brookstone
    Hackers stole encrypted LastPass password vaults, and we’re just now hearing about it - The Verge
    Why Did FTX Collapse? Here’s What to Know. - The New York Times
    PowerWash Simulator review: the ultimate chill out game - Polygon
    418: FAILSAFE MODE Dec 29, 2022

    CLIP SHOW. Are there any two words that bring more joy to listener's hearts? That's right, this week, you'll be finding out how right (or wrong) we were about the Musk acquisition of Twitter by revisiting previous predictions. Plus, we revisit our exclusive interview with Bug from Spooky Games. Because Brianna will not rest until you buy Halloween too.

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    417: Techno Vice Dec 22, 2022

    SBF is getting extradited, Elon Musk is acting up and we’re just about sick of it. Luckily Jake Adelstein is here to chat about Tokyo Vice, his life as a crime reporter, and his new podcast — about disappearances in Japan.

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    Sam Bankman-Fried will be extradited to the US tonight, Bahamas AG says | CNN Business
    Elon Musk isn’t serious about giving power to a new CEO - The Verge
    Elon Musk blocks Twitter Spaces after confrontation with banned journalist - The Verge
    Elon Musk Calls Twitter Crashing Plane in Discussion
    The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods on Apple Podcasts
    ‘The Evaporated’ Podcast Review: Japan’s Dark Side
    Yakuza 3 reviewed by Yakuza | Boing Boing
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    416: S-tier Repercussions Dec 15, 2022

    SBF has been indicted so we're ranking him on our tier list of people who should face repercussions for their actions (S-tier). Then, an EU act threatens to require Apple to allow sideloading apps on iOS. Who stands to benefit, and who stands to suffer? Finally, Brianna and Simone discuss their favorite games of the year.

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    Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest in the Bahamas and FTX’s crypto collapse, explained - Vox
    Here is the criminal indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried - The New York Times
    Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Engaged in Fraud for Years, Prosecutors Say - The New York Times
    Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Under Scrutiny in FTX Collapse - The New York Times
    Sam Bankman Fried Was Arrested - YouTube
    Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone - The Verge
    Report: Apple plans to support sideloading and third-party app stores by 2024 | Ars Technica
    The best video games of 2022 - Polygon
    415: Hit The Booster Dec 08, 2022

    ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, and Apple is launching a powerful new encryption option. Also, Taylor Swift REALLY dodged a bullet, y'all.

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    Former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to almost 13 years in prison
    ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, and the future of education - Vox
    What is AI chatbot phenomenon ChatGPT and could it replace humans? | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian
    official on Twitter: "seems legit https://t.co/mGysyzt3W1" / Twitter
    Apple Expands End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups | WIRED
    Apple announces plans to encrypt iCloud backups
    Taylor Swift had a $100M FTX sponsorship deal fall apart prior to its bankruptcy: Report
    FTX held talks with Taylor Swift over $100mn sponsorship deal | Financial Times
    Alameda & FTX Archive
    414: Bad Boys of Tech Dec 01, 2022

    This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! Elon Musk? He's fighting Apple! Sam Bankman Fried? He's giving ill-advised interviews at Dealbook Summit! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week's show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you. (Nearness of Bad Boys is not a guarantee and the hosts of Rocket take no responsibility for your ability to access Bad Boys of Tech. Much like SBF, we don't know anything about commingling.)

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    Elon Musk goes to war with Apple over App Store fees, moderation
    'Apple is shameless in their bullying': Spotify CEO joins Elon Musk in slamming App Store policies
    Elon Musk is dragging Apple into the culture wars - The Verge
    ‘Look, I Screwed Up’: Sam Bankman-Fried Is Challenged on the Collapse of FTX - The New York Times
    Full Transcript: NY Times' Interview With Sam Bankman-Fried
    ohyeahbriannawu - Twitch
    413: Okay let's talk about the polycule Nov 25, 2022

    We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic — can he make the magic happen again? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. In the wake of Twitter's slow implosion, many people have moved over to the decentralized social network — and Christina has some opinions.

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    They Lived Together, Worked Together and Lost Billions Together: Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Doomed FTX Empire - WSJ
    Tumblr Blog Linked to Ex-Alameda CEO Explored Race Science, ‘Imperial Chinese Harem’ Polyamory - Decrypt
    Bob Iger's Risky Second Act as Disney CEO - Variety
    What Fleeing Twitter Users Will—and Won’t—Find on Mastodon | The New Yorker
    412: Fake It Till You Make It Nov 17, 2022

    FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Let's start digging into the downfall of crypto's golden boy and a company that many thought was stable. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy. It tells the story of the rise and fall of one of F1's weirder sponsor scams, and it is Delicious.

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    FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried are collapsing. How crypto’s biggest star imploded. - Vox
    The fall of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried - Vox
    Interview: Fallen crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried opens up about FTX, Alameda Research, and his regrets - Vox
    Mercedes F1 team suspends partnership with FTX | Reuters
    Exclusive: Behind FTX's fall, battling billionaires and a failed bid to save crypto | Reuters
    Sam Bankman-Fried Tells FTX Investors Bankruptcy Likely Without More Capital - Bloomberg
    Untangling the knotty empire of Bankman-Fried and FTX | Financial Times
    The collapse of FTX has resulted in a proposed class action suit that includes Tom Brady and Steph Curry - SBNation.com
    The FTX Disaster is Deeper Than you Think - YouTube
    Elon Musk Gives Twitter Employees a Deadline to Stay or Leave - The New York Times
    Twitter's $8 ‘verification’ makes blue check marks mostly meaningless - The Washington Post
    Senator Edward Markey and Musk exchange barbs on impersonation scandal - The Washington Post
    Musk trolls senator demanding answers on Twitter fake-account scandal | Ars Technica
    Racing with Rich Energy: The Book
    411: TWiT Takeover! Nov 10, 2022

    This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Elon Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a demented quiz for Leo and Christina.

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    410: Twitter Is Over Nov 03, 2022

    Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!!

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    Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge
    Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives - The New York Times
    Elon Musk is the CEO of Twitter - The Verge
    Liberals are trying to defend Twitter from Elon Musk like it’s Kyiv.
    Scoop: Musk team working to reboot Vine this year
    Henry Cavill leaving Netflix’s The Witcher for season 4 - Polygon
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    409: Rest In Piece, Lightning Oct 27, 2022

    An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis!

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    Argo AI, driverless startup backed by Ford and VW, is shutting down - The Verge
    Even After $100 Billion, Self-Driving Cars Are Going Nowhere - Bloomberg
    Apple Will Switch iPhone to USB-C Because 'We Have No Choice' | PCMag
    Taylor Swift’s Midnights album: What do all the lyrics mean? - Vox
    The Internet's Biggest Jack Antonoff Hater Explains Himself | Defector
    caleb gamman on Twitter: "im able to instantly detect if jack antonoff worked on a song due to a visceral hatred of his production style https://t.co/qebe0nugXS" / Twitter
    408: Passing on Apple Oct 20, 2022

    We've got two new iPads and a new Apple TV coming from Apple — who's already bought them, and who's on the fence? The answer… may surprise you? I don't know you!! Then, Konami definitely surprised everyone with a slew of new Silent Hill games. But are they what the people want? Olivia Wilde also satisfied the whole internet by revealing the salad dressing recipe that shook the world. Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you'll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde's salad dressing.

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    The new iPad makes no sense - The Verge
    Apple launches redesigned iPad with a bigger screen and USB-C - The Verge
    Compared: M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro | AppleInsider
    How to preorder the 2022 Apple TV 4K - The Verge
    Konami announces Silent Hill F and a Silent Hill 2 remake - The Verge
    Silent Hill: Ascension Is a Live Silent Hill Event Coming Next Year - IGN
    Olivia Wilde Just Shared Her "Special" Salad Dressing Recipe
    407: Meta Discussions Oct 13, 2022

    Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090, now that reviews are out and the card seems truly excellent.

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    The Meta Quest Pro costs $1,499 and ships October 25th - The Verge
    The Meta Quest Pro is a cutting-edge headset looking for an audience - The Verge
    Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest - The Verge
    NBCU Deal With Meta Will Bring Peacock, 'The Office' and More to VR - Variety
    RTX 4090 review: Spend at least $1,599 for Nvidia’s biggest bargain in years | Ars Technica
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition Review & Benchmarks: Gaming, Power, & Thermals - YouTube
    Is the fastest GPU ALWAYS the best? - YouTube
    We need to have a chat about these 4090 Benchmarks... - YouTube
    406: For Better or for Worse Oct 06, 2022

    A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Is there any rhyme or reason to his actions? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app.

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    Hans Niemann Report - Chess.com
    Chess Investigation Finds That U.S. Grandmaster ‘Likely Cheated’ More Than 100 Times - WSJ
    Hans Niemann's chess cheating scandal looms over his play at U.S. championships : NPR
    Overwatch 2 server errors are preventing people from logging in - Polygon
    Overwatch 2 changes, explained: Every new map, mode, and more - Polygon
    Want to date a hot rightwinger? Sick of all that woke nonsense? I’ve just the app for you! | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian
    405: Depressed About Products Sep 29, 2022

    Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! YOU DO! Then, new CPUs and GPUs are SO POWERFUL, but is it worth upgrading yet? Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy.

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    Here's everything Amazon announced at its fall hardware event | Engadget
    The RTX 4090 is begging for a game that can make it shine | Digital Trends
    AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Review | PCMag
    Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating : NPR
    Chess Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy Admitted to Cheating on Chess.com, Emails Show
    404: Sweet Vibrations Sep 22, 2022

    We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, a scandal in the world of Chess and Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli.

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    Apple iPhone 14 Pro review: early adopter island - The Verge
    Chess sex toy cheating scandal explained: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann in wild sports controversy - CBSSports.com
    Christie Smythe (@ChristieSmythe) / Twitter
    The Journalist and the Pharma Bro
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    'Not Okay' movie: A guilt trip for the influencer age
    403: Animation Catastrophe Sep 15, 2022

    iPhone 14 reviews are out so in a never-before-seen move, we are speaking about them. Then, the animation industry is in chaos when it comes to streaming services. Where can I watch Infinity Train!? Finally, we have Spooky pinball creator Bug on to chat about the Halloween pinball machine, one of Bri's favorites, and what other John Carpenter movies would make for great pinball.

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    Apple iPhone 14 Pro review: early adopter island - The Verge
    Netflix Lets Go Of 30 Staffers As Animation Overhaul Continues – Deadline
    HBO Max: Animators say they're "clueless" and "confused" by sudden cancellations
    Halloween Pinball: Price, Specs, and Images Revealed for New Spooky Pinball Machine
    Spooky Pinball – The Best Pinball Company in Benton, WI
    402: Purple iPhone Sep 08, 2022

    Christina and Simone are dishing on the FAR OUT Apple event - new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, oh my! Then, it’s a delicious and well-deserved chat about Harry Styles and SPITGATE.

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    Apple’s iPhone 14 event: the 9 biggest announcements - The Verge
    Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra hands-on: triple the fun - The Verge
    iPhone 14 Pro: a first look at the new moving notch, camera, and more - The Verge
    iPhone 14 colors: Here's all your options | Tom's Guide
    iPhone 14 Pro: a first look at the new moving notch, camera, and more - The Verge
    The iPhone 14 lineup won’t have physical SIM support - The Verge
    Harry Styles ‘spitting’ on Chris Pine leads to more Don’t Worry Darling drama - Polygon
    Harry Styles Did Not Spit on Chris Pine, Rep Confirms - Variety
    401: Rocket-Merch.com Sep 01, 2022

    On this episode of Rocket, Simone is off in Italy, so Christina and Bri are trying to keep things together. After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, spend some time in the world of AI art with Stable Diffusion, and finally are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as an extra helping of Dessert!

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    Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko's journey from hacker to Twitter whistleblower - The Washington Post
    Whistleblower: Twitter misled investors, FTC and underplayed spam issues - Washington Post
    Twitter’s Former Security Boss Drops Stunning Whistleblower Report | Techdirt
    Twitter Whistleblowing Report Actually Seems To Confirm Twitter’s Legal Argument, While Pretending To Support Musk’s | Techdirt
    Elon Musk Cites Twitter Whistleblower Report as Reason to Scrap Deal - The New York Times
    Stable Diffusion Public Release — Stability.Ai
    4.2 Gigabytes, or: How to Draw Anything - ⌨️🤷🏻‍♂️📷
    Stable Diffusion is a really big deal
    Exploring 12 Million of the 2.3 Billion Images Used to Train Stable Diffusion's Image Generator - Waxy.org
    Kat Tenbarge (@kattenbarge) / Twitter
    As Trisha Paytas nears due date, she faces frightening harassment
    400: Ad Liminim Aug 26, 2022

    On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. Thanks everyone for listening for 400 episodes and here's to 400 chaotic more! PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert!

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    399: This Show Contains Poop Aug 18, 2022

    The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we'll be talking about!

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    Chipmakers Pandemic Boom Turns to Bust With Recession Looming - Bloomberg
    US chipmakers hit by sudden downturn after pandemic boom | Ars Technica
    WeWork’s Adam Neumann Gets Backing from Andreesen Horowitz - The New York Times
    Investing in Flow | Andreessen Horowitz
    Disney Criticized After "Baffling" Censorship In Popular Children’s Show Goes Viral - Inside the Magic
    Bluey family meeting: Why you can’t watch the farting episode in America | Kidspot
    ‘Gravity Falls’ Creator Reveals Language Disney Tried to Edit – The Hollywood Reporter
    398: Delicious Workflow Aug 11, 2022

    Howdy folks, who's enjoying Apple's new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we're discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT.

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    Battery percentage finally returns to iOS 16 and it’s hideous - The Verge
    Here’s what iOS 16’s new battery percent indicator should have looked like - The Verge
    AppLovin Proposes $17.5 Billion Deal to Buy Unity Software - WSJ
    Unity’s perfect storm - Protocol
    AppLovin offers to buy video game software maker Unity in $17.5 bln deal | Reuters
    Unity loses less than feared, trims outlook as Applovin makes $20 billion bid for software company - MarketWatch
    "This MacBook is not for you" - YouTube
    Excel esports on ESPN show world the pain of format errors | Ars Technica
    397: We Fixed Instagram Aug 04, 2022

    Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram's full-screen changes. That's what happened! Then, Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing — but this time, it's textbook. We're opening our vocal folds for another scintillating episode of Rocket!

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    Instagram walks back TikTok-style changes — Adam Mosseri explains why - The Verge
    Tesla is the latest company to be drawn into the Elon Musk-Twitter legal mess - The Verge
    Pearson says NFT textbooks will let it profit off secondhand sales - The Verge
    Why the Batgirl movie will never be released, even though it’s done - Polygon
    Why wouldn’t Warner Bros. just release Batgirl on HBO Max? - Polygon
    Mark Cuban wants to turn a Texas town into Jurassic Park
    396: RIP Instagram Jul 28, 2022

    We're talking about Instagram's awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET!

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    The Kardashians hate the new Instagram - The Verge
    How Reels Have Impacted Engagement Rates on Instagram | Later
    Instagram is chasing TikTok with a new full-screen experience test - The Verge
    Adam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is over - The Verge
    Twitter
    Ex-Coinbase Manager Arrested in US Crypto Insider-Trading Case (COIN) - Bloomberg
    How Crypto Is Evolving the Future of Books and Publishing
    395: Get Your Apple $$$ Jul 21, 2022

    Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Then, some gaming culture chat: Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs! What great timing!

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    Apple agrees to pay $50M to settle lawsuit over flawed keyboards on older MacBooks | TechCrunch
    A first look at Discord on Xbox - The Verge
    Faze Clan goes public in $725 million SPAC deal - The Verge
    FaZe Clan's Market Debut Disappoints Investors Who Don’t Buy the Hype - Bloomberg
    YouTube hires tech YouTuber Rene Ritchie as its new creator liaison - The Verge
    394: Reunited and It Feels So Good Jul 14, 2022

    Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it's finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day.

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    Theranos Ex-President Sunny Balwani Found Guilty of Fraud - Bloomberg
    Sentencing for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes delayed
    Twitter sues Elon Musk to keep his $44 billion buyout alive - The Verge
    Apple and Jony Ive’s exclusive consulting arrangement is reportedly over - The Verge
    Cameron Diaz Worked as a Drug Mule Before Stardom | IndieWire
    Ranged Touch on Twitter
    393: Scam Console Jul 07, 2022

    Brianna and Christina talk about the best new console scam, Apple’s new Lockdown Mode, and the #Gentleminions Meme.

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    A Web3 Game Console Is a Bad Idea at the Worst Possible Time
    The Polium One Is A Web3 Console That Will Never Get Released
    Polium on Twitter: "A lot of criticism and mixed reviews. Web 3 Gaming will be the future 🚀🎮. We will have a functional prototype ready before we take any pre-orders or funding. Let’s clear some things up. 👇" / Twitter
    Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple
    Why Lockdown mode from Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever | Ars Technica
    The GentleMinions TikTok trend, explained - Polygon
    'Minions' Meme #GentleMinions May Have Helped Box Office
    392: A Show For Gamers Jun 30, 2022

    Brianna and Simone chat about this week's Nintendo Direct, AND the return of Axie Infinity transactions, in a gamer-tastic episode of ROCKET!

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    Nintendo’s ‘Mini’ Direct was low-key, but Switch has a strong release schedule - Polygon
    Axie Infinity NFT game reopens transactions months after $625 million theft - The Verge
    Axie Infinity’s Ethereum Bridge Back Online After $622M Hack - Decrypt
    Facebook Groups are being revamped to look like Discord - The Verge
    391: The Winds of Crypto Winter Jun 23, 2022

    Reviews for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it's… a weird machine? Why are they making this, and for you? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace.

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    MacBook Pro 13 (2022) Review: For Fans Only
    Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) review: new chip, old threads - The Verge
    Crypto Miners Start Dumping GPUs, RTX 3080s Listed for $523 | Tom's Hardware
    Whatever you do, don't buy a used graphics card under any circumstances right now | TechRadar
    GPUs Are the Only Thing Getting Cheaper Right Now
    There has to be a better way to binge - The Verge
    Reward for information on missing metro Phoenix woman Roberta Braden
    390: Two of Them Jun 16, 2022

    Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from "what's going on in crypto?" to "what's up with self-driving cars?" It's a knotty episode of Rocket!

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    Coinbase lays off 18% of its workforce. The CEO cites an upcoming crypto winter : NPR
    Gillibrand, Lummis plan new regulatory framework for crypto - POLITICO
    Inside Kraken’s Culture War Stoked by Its C.E.O. - The New York Times
    Tesla tops US government’s driver-assist crash data report - The Verge
    Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Technology Linked to Hundreds of Car Crashes - The New York Times
    Google Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Sentient - The New York Times
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    389: WWDC All The Way Down Jun 09, 2022

    It's WWDC news week! We're talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It's a big one!

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    Apple WWDC 2022: iOS 16, macOS Ventura, M2 MacBook Air, and more - The Verge
    Apple introduces macOS Ventura with slew of new features
    I tried Stage Manager on my Mac, and now I don't want to go back | Digital Trends
    Apple iOS 16 previewed at WWDC 2022 - The Verge
    Apple announces new flagship M2 processor - The Verge
    Apple announces redesigned MacBook Air with M2 chip and MagSafe - The Verge
    Apple debuts 13-inch MacBook Pro with upgraded M2 processor | AppleInsider
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    388: Terminée! Jun 02, 2022

    This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!!

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    Netflix Password Sharing Policy is Confusing in Test Markets
    Netflix cracks down on password sharing, but early efforts in Peru are a mess - Rest of World
    The merging of Comixology and Kindle has created a hell I’d like to escape - The Verge
    France’s linguistic watchdog issues edict: it’s not esports, it’s ‘jeu video de competition’ - The Verge
    'Star Wars' stands up for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ actor Moses Ingram after she got racist messages
    Reward for information on missing metro Phoenix woman Roberta Braden
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    387: Talking Tesla May 26, 2022

    Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla's checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck!

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    E.W. Niedermeyer (@Tweetermeyer) / Twitter
    Ludicrous - BenBella Books
    Ludicrous The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors: Edward Niedermeyer: Hardcover: 9781948836128: Powell's Books
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    386: Winning the Pie May 19, 2022

    Sony keeps revealing more details about the PlayStation Plus evolution and they're just making it MORE CONFUSING. Then, Elon Musk keeps revealing MORE REASONS WHY HE SHOULDN'T BE IN CHARGE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Finally, hands-on with the Playdate!

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    We made a PlayStation Plus explainer that’s better than Sony’s [Updated] | Ars Technica
    UPDATE: All-new PlayStation Plus launches in June with 700+ games and more value than ever – PlayStation.Blog
    Sony lifts curtain on PlayStation Plus revamp: New features, curious game list | Ars Technica
    Elon goes wobbly - by Casey Newton - Platformer
    Elon Musk Trolls Twitter - Bloomberg
    Playdate review: WarioWare as a gaming handheld | Digital Trends
    Reward for information on missing metro Phoenix woman Roberta Braden
    How Call of Duty turned war into a circus - YouTube
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    385: Solemn Thoughts! May 12, 2022

    The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency.

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    The iPod made the iPhone possible - The Verge
    Apple Discontinues iPod, Mobile Gaming Icon, After 22 Years
    Apple Stops Production of iPods, After Nearly 22 Years - The New York Times
    Bitcoin crash is crushing Coinbase. Stock plunges again - CNN
    Coinbase Works to Calm Users Fears of Crypto Bankruptcy
    You Bought $100 of Crypto 6 Months Ago. What Do You Have Now?
    Bitcoin Is Increasingly Acting Like Just Another Tech Stock - The New York Times
    Doctor Strange 2 review: spoiler-free thoughts on a multiverse of madness - Polygon
    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Sam Raimi is BACK, baby - Polygon
    Search intensifies for missing woman with Alzheimer’s after new lead near Arizona Mills
    GitHub - YouTube
    384: Number go down? May 05, 2022

    A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2's beta happened and it's been… fine. Then, a grifter takes on the Grey's Anatomy writer's room, in a weird sad story of fabulation.

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    Square Enix sells off Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos - Polygon
    Activision Blizzard's Overwatch 2 Game Is a Lot Like the Original: Review - Bloomberg
    Overwatch 2 beta will get more heroes, maps, and reworks, Blizzard says - Polygon
    So far, the beta makes Overwatch 2 feel like it could have been an email
    It may be too late to save the Overwatch fandom - Polygon
    How ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Writer Elisabeth Finch Used Lies to Create Must-See TV | Vanity Fair
    GitHub - YouTube
    383: lmfao Apr 28, 2022

    Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns and what's happening on Twitter, plus Christina's merch notoriety.

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    Twitter’s top lawyer reassures staff, cries during meeting about Musk takeover - POLITICO
    From punchline to deal in under 2 weeks: how Elon Musk won his Twitter prize | Financial Times
    Elon Musk could pay $1bn if Twitter deal falls through | Financial Times
    Admit It, You Won't Quit Twitter Because Of Elon Musk
    From CNN+ to Fyre Festival: A collector seeks swag from companies with epic ends : NPR
    GitHub - YouTube
    382: lol Apr 21, 2022

    Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.)

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    Elon Musk Races to Secure Financing for Twitter Bid - The New York Times
    Why Netflix is suddenly losing subscribers - Vox
    Report: 28% of U.S. Pay-TV Subscribers Were Once Cord Cutters – The Streamable
    Elden Ring fans love Let Me Solo Her, a boss-killing naked pot-head man - Polygon
    Elden Ring’s Let Me Solo Her becomes an in-game summon - Polygon
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    381: Loose Cannon Apr 14, 2022

    Elon Musk is in and then out of Twitter – aren't you glad we waited a week to cover this? Then, finally discussing Axie Infinity's unfortunate bridge hack, and the general security of blockchain bridges. Then Scam Spring continues with WeCrashed!

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    Elon Musk joins the Twitter board - by Casey Newton
    Elon Musk leaves the Twitter board - by Casey Newton
    Explaining crypto’s billion-dollar bridge problem - The Verge
    Hack steals $625 million from NFT game Axie Infinity’s Ronin blockchain - The Verge
    WeCrashed review – prepare to boggle at Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway’s toxic billionaires | Television & radio | The Guardian
    The Comforts of “WeCrashed” and the Modern Grifter Series | The New Yorker
    RRR Trailer (Telugu) - NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt | SS Rajamouli | 25th March 2022 - YouTube
    GitHub - YouTube
    380: Fast Segue Apr 07, 2022

    We're going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros.

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    Fast, the checkout startup, shuts down : NPR
    Fast, the Troubled Fintech Startup, Is Shutting Down — The Information
    Live Fast, Die Young: Behind the Fall of a One-Click Wonder — The Information
    Ben Schwartz from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 being totally normal for 14 minutes straight - YouTube
    ranking all the new covers of THE SUN ALSO RISES by ernest hemingway - YouTube
    GitHub - YouTube
    379: Natural Gas! Mar 31, 2022

    Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. After that, it's Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. If you're reading this, text me.

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    Facebook paid Republican strategy firm to malign TikTok - The Washington Post
    Instagram Reels, the TikTok copycat, is promoting more video - Vox
    Sony’s PS Plus tiers complicate the simplicity of subscription services - The Verge
    PlayStation Plus: Sony’s new subscription options to compete with Xbox Game Pass - The Verge
    Timothy Burke on Twitter: "VIA JAPANESE TELEVISION: The uncensored exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock https://t.co/j0Z184ZyXa" / Twitter
    Will Smith’s Tragic Lesson - Puck
    Will Smith Faces Expulsion, Academy Claims He Refused to Leave - Variety
    Will Smith’s Slap Heard Round the Academy - Puck
    378: Flying Tesla Mar 24, 2022

    A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!!

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    That Viral Flying Tesla Really Messed Up This Guy’s Week
    Subaru Owner Whose Car Was Destroyed by Jumping Tesla Meets GoFundMe Goal
    TikToker Admits He Lied About Jumping That Tesla to Go Viral [UPDATED]
    Apple Mac Studio review: finally - The Verge
    Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here - The Verge
    U2 Scripted Series From J.J. Abrams in the Works at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter
    377: Here Comes The Sunshine Protection Act Mar 17, 2022

    The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine.

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    Senate passes bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent - CNNPolitics
    Senate Approves Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent - The New York Times
    AMD is returning to budget CPUs with $99-and-up Ryzen 4000 and 5000 chips | Ars Technica
    AMD Ryzen 5800X3D promises 15% faster game performance, launches for $449 | Ars Technica
    Apple Possibly Exploring Open-Source Alternative to Arm Architecture - MacRumors
    ARM will reportedly lay off up to 1,000 employees after NVIDIA sale falls through | Engadget
    Humble Bundle | game bundles, book bundles, software bundles, and more
    Anna Sorokin, Fake Heiress Who Swindled Elite, To Be Deported - The New York Times
    376: Mac Thicc Mar 10, 2022

    It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display!

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    Legislative Tracker: Anti-Transgender Legislation - Freedom for All AmericansFreedom for All Americans
    Apple’s Peek Performance event: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge
    Apple’s new strategy is to give — not tell — users what they want - The Verge
    The Batman review: A great Robert Pattinson isn’t enough for this reboot - Polygon
    Robert Pattinson Is Too Weird to Be Batman
    Norman Lear & Brent Miller To EP Fictional Gamergate Series – Deadline
    375: The Dropout Mar 03, 2022

    Hulu's THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu's adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout. And a little bit of Elden Ring for dessert.

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    New Hulu Series, ‘The Dropout,’ Wants to Humanize Elizabeth Holmes - The New York Times
    'The Dropout' Review: Amanda Seyfried Triumphs as Elizabeth Holmes - Variety
    Elden Ring review: Open-world Dark Souls successor is a massive success - Polygon
    374: It Was Not a Scam Feb 24, 2022

    On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site's lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we've got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs.

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    Behind Pornhub’s decade-old moderation problems
    EARN IT Act advances in Senate despite free speech concerns - The Verge
    Jobfished: the con that tricked dozens into working for a fake design agency - BBC News
    Ja Rule’s NFT fans aren’t worried about another Fyre Fest - The Verge
    Ja Rule on Twitter: "https://t.co/KuJYxfsQJ4" / Twitter
    Line Goes Up – The Problem With NFTs - YouTube
    373: Belated Razzlekhan Reactions Feb 17, 2022

    It's the beginning of Scam Spring, and we're discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix.

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    Inside the Bitcoin Laundering Case That Confounded the Internet - The New York Times
    What I learned from the words and rhymes of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan - The Verge
    A cringe rapper slash Forbes contributor allegedly found with billions in stolen Bitcoin - The Verge
    Heather Morgan is Razzlekhan, the rapper accused of laundering billions of dollars in bitcoin - The Washington Post
    U.S. Accuses Zero Hedge of Spreading Russian Propaganda - Bloomberg
    The Rising Power of Financial Blog Zero Hedge - Money 2009 -- New York Magazine - Nymag
    Unmasking the Men Behind Zero Hedge, Wall Street's Renegade Blog - Bloomberg
    'Inventing Anna' Review: Netflix Series Weighed Down by Contradictions - Variety
    to all the boys i scammed before - by Brandon
    Anna Delvey: Where Is She Now?
    372: Everyone's Bad Week Feb 10, 2022

    BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook's stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (...among other things).

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    Facebook loses users for first time in history - The Washington Post
    Facebook stock plummets 26% in its biggest one-day drop ever
    Facebook’s Stock Crash Is a Long Time Coming | Vanity Fair
    Peter Thiel to step down from board of Facebook parent Meta
    Peloton is replacing its CEO and cutting 2,800 jobs - CNN
    WarnerMedia is being sued for releasing The Matrix Resurrections on HBO Max - The Verge
    Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit has unearthed a huge problem with streaming - The Verge
    371: Spotify Kerfuffle Feb 03, 2022

    Sony has stepped into the fray, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! As the game industry consolidates, which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's misinformed statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle!

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    Sony acquires Bungie, studio behind Destiny 2, in $3.6B deal - Polygon
    Microsoft, Sony acquisitions are the start of further consolidation - Polygon
    Why Spotify kept Joe Rogan over Neil Young - The Verge
    Here is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slide - The Verge
    7 musicians boycotting Spotify over Joe Rogan controversy - Axios
    The Joe Rogan controversy is what happens when you put podcasts behind a wall - The Verge
    The New York Times Buys Wordle - The New York Times
    370: Not Garbage! Jan 27, 2022

    It's looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon!

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    Nvidia (NVDA) Quietly Prepares to Abandon $40 Billion Arm Bid - Bloomberg
    Microsoft got a whole lot of people to play Halo and Forza - The Verge
    Steam Deck Deposit - Steam Deck Launching February 25th - Steam News
    Valve Steam Deck hands-on: the Nintendo Switch of PC gaming - The Verge
    Save 10% on Strange Horticulture on Steam
    Single Drunk Female | Official Trailer | Hulu - YouTube
    369: Crypto.com Presents Jan 20, 2022

    A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million.

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    Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion - The Verge
    Crypto.com CEO confirms hundreds of accounts were hacked, hedges on other details - The Verge
    Crypto.com breach may be worth up to $33M, suggests onchain analyst
    Crypto.com CEO Acknowledges 400 Customer Accounts Were Hacked
    Inventing Anna | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
    Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto Star in Trailer for Apple WeWork Series - Variety
    368: Wordle Wriddles Jan 13, 2022

    Brianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?!

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    Moxie Marlinspike >> Blog >> My first impressions of web3
    "My first impressions of web3" : ethereum
    The Wordle clones have disappeared from the App Store - The Verge
    Tech Bro Rips Off Wordle On The App Store And Gloats About It
    Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fake - The Verge
    Microsoft Developer - YouTube
    367: Verdicts Jan 06, 2022

    Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s).

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    Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of defrauding Theranos' investors : NPR
    Elizabeth Holmes’ verdict won’t change Silicon Valley - The Verge
    What Can We Learn From the Trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes? - Bloomberg
    BlackBerry's demise is a warning | Reuters
    BlackBerry Ends Service; Devices Will Stop Working January 4 - The New York Times
    Cryptoland presentation - YouTube
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    366: Delicious Tumblr Drama Dec 30, 2021

    It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment.

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    Waiting for a Elizabeth Holmes trial verdict? Experts say fraud is complicated : NPR
    Web3 Boom Is Bringing American Culture Wars to the Tech Industry
    Riot Games will pay $100 million to settle discrimination lawsuit - The Verge
    Riot Games Reaches Global Settlement Agreement | Riot Games
    Tumblr goes overboard censoring tags on iOS to comply with Apple’s guidelines - The Verge
    Tumblr's Banned Words - Google Docs
    Tumblr is already flagging innocent posts as porn - The Verge
    Why Is Everyone Going Brunette? The Newest Hair Trend - The New York Times
    Microsoft Developer - YouTube
    365: Best and Worst of 2021 Dec 23, 2021

    It's our special end-of-year spectacular! This week we're doling out awards for the best and worst games, trends, products, and companies that we covered on this year's Rocket.

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    Best Apple Product: 14-inch Macbook Pro
    Best Non-Apple Product
    Best Console Game
    Best Handheld Game
    Best Trend in Tech industry
    Best gadget under $100
    Commercial Electric LED light strip
    Worst trend in tech industry - NFTs
    Dumbest financial decision by a Rocket host Christina loses $500 in a Yang Gang bet
    Worst tech company scandal
    364: Internet on Fire Dec 16, 2021

    Some good news and some bad news. The Pocket Analogue is out for review and it's apparently great! Meanwhile, the Log4Shell exploit has put the entire internet at risk. Classic 2021.

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    A Log4J Vulnerability Has Set the Internet 'On Fire' | WIRED
    The Log4Shell 0-day, four days on: What is it, and how bad is it really? | Ars Technica
    The Internet’s biggest players are all affected by critical Log4Shell 0-day | Ars Technica
    Patch fixing critical Log4J 0-day has its own vulnerability that’s under exploit | Ars Technica
    Cas van Cooten on Twitter: "A story in three parts 😶 #log4j https://t.co/XMl02BcaJY" / Twitter
    Tech Solvency: The Story So Far: CVE-2021-44228 (Log4Shell log4j vulnerability).
    Analogue Pocket review: The world’s best Game Boy Advance - Polygon
    Analogue Pocket review: The greatest Game Boy ever made | Ars Technica
    Peloton responds to surprise death in And Just Like That... with new commercial - The Verge
    Should Carrie Have Called 911 on And Just Like That…?
    Microsoft Developer - YouTube
    363: Enhanced Pants Dec 09, 2021

    Oh boy, Ubisoft is the first AAA developer to make an entrance in the NFT market! What do we think of Ubisoft Quartz, and the cosmetics that it's offering? Then, Politico criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' Bluetooth-aversion this week — and security experts are responding.

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    Ubisoft puts NFT in games starting with Ghost Recon Breakpoint - Polygon
    Ubisoft’s first NFT plans make no sense | Ars Technica
    Kamala Harris is Bluetooth-phobic - POLITICO
    The vice president should not be using Bluetooth headphones - The Verge
    Twitter
    Kamala Harris’s Headphones Are Youth Culture
    Adam McKay, Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Bad Blood’ Movie Lands at Apple – The Hollywood Reporter
    Microsoft Developer - YouTube
    362: Jack In, Jack Out Dec 02, 2021

    Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter, and supposedly voluntarily! Let's talk about his most recent tenure and Twitter, and what his next moves will be. Then, it's a return to our favorite topic of 2021: Elizabeth Holmes is taking the stand during her trial, and admitting to all kinds of nonsense.

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    Twitter CEO steps down, leaves company at a crossroads | AP News
    Jack Dorsey Out at Twitter: Did He Quit or Was He Fired? | Vanity Fair
    Jack is leaving Twitter and we have ~thoughts~ | TechCrunch
    Square changes corporate name to Block
    Elizabeth Holmes admits that she was CEO of Theranos, the company she founded - The Verge
    Elizabeth Holmes admitted to a key part of the case against her - The Verge
    Happy Halloween! Theranos showed up in a Pfizer costume - The Verge
    Apple Music’s terrible year in review is giving me serious Spotify Wrapped FOMO - The Verge
    Spotify Wrapped 2021 is ready to share your music listening history with everyone - The Verge
    Microsoft Developer - YouTube
    361: Imaginary Notre Dame Nov 26, 2021

    Brianna and Simone sit down on a chilly Halovember evening before Thanksgiving to talk about… Notre Dame Cathedral! Rumors have gone around for years that Ubisoft's Notre Dame from Assassin's Creed Unity could help restore the real cathedral after the 2019 fire. Simone has devoted some time to debunking that. Stick around to the end of the show to find out that Master Chief pees in his suit, and also, why. You didn't read this!!

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    Wirecutter Staff Go on Strike Against the New York ‘Times’
    Assassin’s Creed Unity: Ubisoft can’t help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral - Polygon
    Ubisoft installera son premier centre immersif en France, à Béziers
    What Peloton’s growing pains mean for at-home fitness - The Verge
    Membership - Relay FM
    How does Master Chief pee? An investigation - Polygon
    360: Conflicts of Interest Nov 18, 2021

    On an auspicious episode 360, we're looking back at 20 years of Xbox! But first, Nick Guy comes on to discuss the Wirecutter Union and what will happen if New York Times management doesn't come to the table before Black Friday.

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    We are the Wirecutter Union. We're prepared to walk out.
    New York Times Gadget Reviewers Plan Black Friday Strike - Bloomberg
    Wirecutter Union (@wirecutterunion) / Twitter
    Wirecutter Union on Twitter: "We're seeking about $300,000 in salary increases via pay floors *across 67 people*. To put it another way, that's 0.029% of the more than $1 billion @nytimes has sitting in cash." / Twitter
    20 years of Xbox: a visual history - The Verge
    How Xbox outgrew the console: inside Phil Spencer’s multi-billion dollar gamble | British GQ
    Original Xbox Controller Was "Embarrassingly Enormous," Co-Creator Says [UPDATE] - GameSpot
    Halo Almost Wasn't An Xbox Game | Remember When - YouTube
    Stephen Toulouse obituary: Game industry remembers Xbox Live's crusader against abuse | VentureBeat
    Quentin Tarantino Sued Over Pulp Fiction NFT by Miramax – The Hollywood Reporter
    359: Sideloading is for Cybercriminals Nov 11, 2021

    Can you believe this website costs $36? Yes, this week we're talking about Twitter Blue, the subscription service that is finally available in the USA. We just can't wait to pay $2.99 to have ads on Twitter! Then, will Facebook's — sorry, Meta's — metaverse take off or is it just another big, empty gesture? Oh, also you're all going to jail if you sideload, you cybercriminals.

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    Twitter Blue is now available in the US - The Verge
    Christina Warren on Twitter: "I can't believe this website is only $36" / Twitter
    Planet Facebook
    So what is “the metaverse,” exactly? | Ars Technica
    The Metaverse Was Lame Even Before Facebook - The Atlantic
    The Metaverse Is Already Here — It’s Minecraft | by Clive Thompson | Oct, 2021 | Debugger
    John Carmack issues some words of warning for Meta and its metaverse plans | Ars Technica
    Apple’s Federighi delivers dramatic speech on dangers of sideloading | Ars Technica
    Tim Cook: Users Who Want to Sideload Apps Can Use Android, While the iPhone Experience Maximizes 'Security and Privacy' - MacRumors
    Don't Copy That Floppy (Official Video - Digitally Remastered) - YouTube
    358: Anna Delvey's Crypto Corner Nov 04, 2021

    This week on Rocket, Christina and Brianna are dishing on their new Macbook Pros. How fast are they? Fast enough to speedrun Tomb Raider? And just how many steps DOES it take to install Audio Hijack? All that and more. Plus, Steam has officially ruled that no NFT or crypto-based games can be sold on the platform. A bold new move for a bold new world.

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    Valve bans blockchain games and NFTs on Steam, Epic will try to make it work - The Verge
    Investors Spent Millions on ‘Evolved Apes’ NFTs. Then They Got Scammed.
    Squid Game Cryptocurrency Scammers Make Off With $2.1 Million
    Mario NFT Game Shut Down By Nintendo, Fans Are Actually Happy For Once
    Mario Kart NFT 'Idea' Is The Worst Thing I Have Ever Seen
    Shonda Rhimes' Inventing Anna is premiering in February 2022
    357: Facebook Papers Oct 28, 2021

    The Facebook Papers are in the hands of journalists, and increasingly dire reports are coming out about Facebook's business practices. That, and MacBook Pro reviews on this week's Rocket!

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    The Facebook Papers: What you need to know : NPR
    Here are all the Facebook Papers stories - Protocol — The people, power and politics of tech
    Facebook Papers: ‘History Will Not Judge Us Kindly’ - The Atlantic
    How Facebook Failed the World - The Atlantic
    MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max impressions: giving the people what they want - The Verge
    14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack – Six Colors
    Georgia man spends COVID loan on $57K rare Pokémon card, says prosecutor - Polygon
    356: Macbook Prose Oct 21, 2021

    Rocket is blasting into hardware coverage this week with an exciting preview of the Apple cleaning cloth and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Plus the Google 6 pixel announcement. Dessert this week is packed with coverage of 9 different shows you need to be watching. It’s so much Rocket, your podcast client might just crash!

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    In worst Apple event ever, the tech giant becomes a parody of itself
    Apple innovators do it again with $19 'Polishing Cloth'
    Apple launches MacBook Pro with new chips, larger displays, and the notch
    The 8 biggest announcements from Apple’s Unleashed event - The Verge
    Apple Music's new 'Voice Plan' is cheaper, but you have to use Siri
    Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro: Specs, Price, Release Date, Details | WIRED
    355: TWONKA Oct 14, 2021

    Simone is BACK and we are talking about THOSE JUICY NEW M1X MACBOOK PROS. And then we have two totally mystifying VR and AR headset announcements, one from HTC and another from… Magic Leap!? And finally, most importantly, Timothee Chalamet's twink Wonka look has been revealed and regrettably, it's good.

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    'Unleashed' Apple Event Focusing on New Macs to Take Place on October 18 - MacRumors
    Magic Leap is back with $500 million in funding and a new AR headset - The Verge
    HTC’s new headset has leaked and it’ll make you look like a bug - The Verge
    Timothée Chalamet Wonka Musical First Look and Q&A: WATCH
    354: Not the Bad Art Friend Oct 07, 2021

    Bri and Christina take on Facebook Whistleblowers, Twitch hacks and the ultimate media disaster, OzyMedia

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    Gamergate Series In The Works From Mind Riot & Brianna Wu – Deadline
    The Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, Says She Wants to Fix the Company, Not Harm It - WSJ
    The Facebook Files - WSJ
    4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony : NPR
    Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen details company's misleading efforts on 60 Minutes - CBS News
    Facebook explains the backbone shutdown behind its massive outage - The Verge
    Twitch Hack Reveals How Much Revenue the Platform’s Biggest Streamers Make - WSJ
    October 2021 Twitch source code, earnings hack explained - Polygon
    Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong - The New York Times
    Katty Kay Resigns From Ozy Media Following NYT Report - The New York Times
    Ozy Media’s chairman resigns as company faces questions. - The New York Times
    Ozy Built a TV Show on a False Claim, Says Its Former Producer - The New York Times
    What Investors Saw in Ozy Media - The New York Times
    Ozy Media's Carlos Watson Says It Is ‘Going to Open for Business' - The New York Times
    Ozy Media is accused in a lawsuit of ‘fraudulent conduct.’ - The New York Times
    Carlos Watson Discusses Ozy Media's Re-Launch, Internal Scandals, New Opportunities + More - YouTube
    How Ozy Fest Was About To Become The Next Fyre Festival — Until A Heat Wave (And Insurance Claim) Bailed Them Out
    Sharon Osbourne says Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson lied about investment
    353: Dan Moren Saves the Universe Sep 30, 2021

    With disaster hitting not one, but two of the best Rocket hosts, the B(rianna) team steps up with Dan Moren to save the show.
    We cover Amazon’s event with stalker robots, review the iPad Mini and geek out on Apple TV’s new show “Foundation.”

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    Amazon Devices Event
    iPad Mini Review
    Foundation
    352: Wonderfully Weird Stuff Sep 23, 2021

    Simone is off doing French things so Bri and Christina talk the Microsoft Surface event, iPhone 13 reviews (and Christina’s saga to getting an iPhone 13 Pro Max) and iOS 15 impressions, and finally try to unpack the drama happening around the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen.

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    Microsoft Event
    New Service Products
    Surface Duo 2
    Surface Go 3
    Surface Accessibility Kit
    Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse
    13 Pro Max Review
    13 Mini Review
    MacStories iOS 15 Review
    Best Dear Evan Hansen Review
    Slate Dear Evan Hansen Review
    Will Fans Show Up to Dear Evan Hansen?
    Relay FM Tiltify for St Jude
    351: Holding Ourselves Accountable... Sep 16, 2021

    It's yet another Apple Event week here on Rocket, but a weirdly subdued one? Can Apple impress us with its new iPhones and its fancy rack focus camera feature? What about Brianna's long-awaited iPad Mini update? And will anyone, anyone at all be getting a new iPhone this year? Then, in our second story, Apple has patched the flaw that allowed the Pegasus exploit to get access to users' phones, and in our dessert, Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's testicles. Yeah. Find out what Twitter is ALL aflutter about on this sleep-deprived episode of Rocket!

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    Apple Event - The Verge
    Apple Event - iPhone
    Apple Event - Macro Camera
    Spyware - New Apple Update
    Spyware - Vulnerability Fix
    Ballsgate

    The Health Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on the other hand, shamed Minaj for wasting his time. “Unfortunately, we wasted so much time yesterday running down this false claim,” he said. “As we stand now, there is absolutely no reported such side effect or adverse event of testicular swelling in Trinidad.”

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    350: Many Apples Sep 09, 2021

    Many many tiny slices of Apple are coming to you, listener. First, an update on Apple's CSAM tools and concessions to the anti-trust critics! But will it be enough to save the App Store? Next, we have an upcoming Apple event, so tradition calls for us to discuss what we are expecting. But what we weren't expected was Apple's car guy Doug Field leaving for Ford!! Is he so excited to have a product that finally launches? Maybe! All this and more on Rocket.

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    CSAM Tools
    Apple’s App Store Concession, Why This is a Big Deal, Devil in the Details
    Apple's Sept. 14 event: Here's what we expect to see, from iPhone 13 to Apple Watch 7
    Doug Field
    Elizabeth Holmes groupies
    Britney Spears' father petitions to end her conservatorship
    When My Crazy Father Actually Lost His Mind (Published 2012)
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    349: Arriving Today! Sep 02, 2021

    This week on Rocket, tech journalist and author Christopher Mims is here to discuss his new book, Arriving Today. It's the book that critics are saying "makes supply chains interesting" (Simone de Rochefort, 2021) — and guess what he does during this interview? He makes supply chains interesting!! You have to listen to believe it and then you will immediately want to read his book. Then, Google and Apple are being hit with a new law in South Korea, and Elizabeth Holmes is finally going to trial. That is, if they can ever find a jury of her peers.

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    Arriving Today by Christopher Mims
    Apple and Google must allow developers to use other payment systems, new Korean law declares
    Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments
    China’s Video Game Restrictions, South Korea Passes App Store Payments Law
    Apple's Settlement, Explicit Imprimatur, Additional Notes – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Blog - Cameron v. Apple Settlement
    Schemer or Naïf? Elizabeth Holmes Is Going to Trial.
    Retro Gaming Today
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    348: Only Fans, Only Problems Aug 26, 2021

    But where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we're talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Then, it's a deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte. Would you give up your hard-won GPU to save yourself from an exploding power supply unit? And finally: hey, new Spider-Man! That's an episode of Rocket.

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    Only Fans Tweet
    OnlyFans founder blames banks for ban on porn
    OnlyFans to Bar Sexually Explicit Videos Starting in October
    OnlyFans’ inexplicable ban on porn might be explained by this BBC investigation
    Christina's Tweet
    Exploding Power Supplies: Gigabyte & Newegg Dumping Unsellable Product
    Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer
    Relay FM Tiltify for St Jude
    347: YAK, BACK, DO IT AGAIN Aug 19, 2021

    WHEELS TURNING ROUND AND ROUND. This week we're talking about, yes, YIKYAK, the zombie social media platform where you can post hyper-local bullying for all the local elder millennials to enjoy. Then, Google joins Samsung and Apple in not shipping chargers with its new phones! This is ALL APPLE'S FAULT. Meanwhile, Intel is trying it with new gamer-focused Arc-brand GPUs that have cool code names like "Battlemage" and "Celestial" and honestly those should just be their real names. Finally, dessert this week is an episode from Wall Street Journal on the tech workers who are taking on not one, but TWO full-time jobs… and getting away with it.

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    Local and anonymous social media app Yik Yak is back
    The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won't come with wall chargers
    Intel's Arc GPUs are designed to take on Nvidia and AMD for PC gaming
    TWO JOBS
    Kittens Game - a Dark Souls of incremental gaming
    346: Really Ridiculous Content Aug 12, 2021

    Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children — but is it the right thing to do? Also, hey, new iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hellscape.

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    Apple says photos in iCloud will be checked by child abuse detection system
    Child Safety
    Apple's Plan to "Think Different" About Encryption Opens a Backdoor to Your Private Life
    Apple Readies New iPhones With Pro-Focused Camera, Video Updates
    Trisha Paytas's YouTube Empire
    Trisha Paytas, YouTube's Problematic Drama Queen
    345: Scholastic Succession Aug 05, 2021

    On this episode of Rocket, we're not saying anyone was murdered! We're just not. But we ARE saying the RIAA's ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry and their penny-pinching ways won't help creators!! In better news, the OLED Nintendo Switch is looking GOOD and UH-OH… WE WANT IT!!!

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    RIAA, NMPA, More Music Groups Slam Twitter’s ‘Rampant Theft of Creative Works’ in Letter to Congress
    Twitter Is Turning a Blind Eye to Music Copyright Infringement, Group of U.S. Reps Says
    Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: a small upgrade that makes a big difference
    Hands-On: Nintendo Switch OLED is a striking improvement for portable players | VGC
    We tried the new Nintendo Switch OLED... and we're conflicted
    Succession Drama Grips Scholastic: CEO’s Sudden Death, an Office Romance and a Surprise Will
    344: Viral News Jul 29, 2021

    This week we're discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur.

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    Inside The Cosby Suite From The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
    Activision Blizzard faces lawsuit and employee backlash over sexual harassment
    California sues Activision Blizzard over a culture of ‘constant sexual harassment’
    Activision Blizzard employees say CEO’s letter ‘fails to address’ key concerns
    Activision Blizzard Sued Over 'Frat Boy' Culture, Harassment (1)
    Activision Blizzard CEO says response to harassment lawsuit was 'tone deaf'
    Google, Facebook to Require Vaccinations for On-Campus Workers
    BURBERRY HERO - THE NEW FRAGRANCE FOR MEN
    343: Faith in Ted Sarandos Jul 22, 2021

    It's a big week for Rocket Rules: Last week Steam announced its Steam Deck handheld PC, and Netflix announced it was getting into games! But in the middle of all that fun, don't we have time for… some Apple Rumors? You know we do! We always do...

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    Blue Origin: We asked a rocket scientist why Jeff Bezos' rocket looks so much like a penis.
    Steam Deck, Valve handheld for PC games, announced for December release - Polygon
    Steam Deck $399 model has 64 GB, too little space for the biggest games - Polygon
    Apple AirPods update to arrive later this year with iPhone SE refresh coming 2022: report - The Verge
    iPhone 13 rumors grow more certain ahead of September launch - The Verge
    Netflix thinks games matter more than buying movie studios - The Verge
    Netflix eyes video game expansion, according to new report - Polygon
    Tom Clancy's XDefiant Is Ubisoft's New Free-To-Play Shooter
    342: Goodbye, Fleets Jul 15, 2021

    The New York Times has a killer new story on Facebook's relationship with CrowdTangle. And then, speaking of driving engagement, Twitter is killing Fleets? WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO!!

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    Here's a Look Inside Facebook's Data Wars - The New York Times
    Microsoft threatens to resurrect Clippy as an Office emoji - The Verge
    Get nostalgic with new Microsoft Teams backgrounds | Microsoft 365 Blog
    Twitter is shutting down Fleets, its expiring tweets feature - The Verge
    Twitter considers letting you limit tweets to ‘trusted friends’ - The Verge
    Twitter considers letting you limit tweets to ‘trusted friends’ - The Verge
    Five ‘Dead Startups’ from Juicero to Coolest Cooler parodied as toys - The Verge
    They welcomed a robot into their family, now they’re mourning its death - The Verge
    The Charisma Machine: The Life, Death, and Legacy of One Laptop per Child (Infrastructures), Ames, Morgan G. - Amazon.com
    341: Social Media Astir Jul 08, 2021

    Christina and Simone are tackling the newest model of the Nintendo Switch with its fancy new OLED screen. Is it the Switch we've been waiting for!? Maybe not!? Is it the Switch we have? Yes. And then, social media companies are facing consequences abroad, while Section 230 is under attack in the United States.

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    Don’t count out the Nintendo Switch Pro - The Verge
    Nintendo Switch OLED model will go on sale October 8th for $350 - The Verge
    Facebook, Twitter, Google Threaten to Quit Hong Kong Over Proposed Data Laws - WSJ
    Trump Announces Suit Against Facebook, Twitter & Google Over Bans - The New York Times
    Twitter has lost legal immunity for users’ posts in India, government argues - The Verge
    Police in India raid Twitter offices in probe of tweets with ‘manipulated media’ label - The Verge
    The Xbox Gift Card Fraud: Inside a $10 Million Bitcoin Virtual Currency Cheat
    The Joke Was Never on Jennifer Coolidge
    340: Breaking Windows Jul 01, 2021

    This week Christina and Bri are talking about Windows 11, the various events from the launch and they detour into the state of Windows in general.

    For dessert, Bri and Christina extol the virtues of F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise.

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    Join us to see what’s next for developers - YouTube
    Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | Microsoft
    Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog
    Windows 11: The Best Windows Ever for Gaming - Xbox Wire
    microsoft/GDK: Microsoft Public GDK
    29 results for Laptops
    Can You Watch ‘F9’ Having Never Seen the Other ‘F&F’ Movies?
    339: Snap Swears Jun 24, 2021

    This week we're hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton's PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement! In a very alliterative episode of Rocket.

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    Peloton forced its subscription plan on Tread+ owners, but claims a fix is coming - The Verge
    Peloton: All Owners of $4,000 Tread+ Must Pay $39 Membership to Use
    Supreme Court says school can’t punish student for profane Snapchat post - The Verge
    Netflix’s Sexy Beasts Is a Dating Show Fever Dream
    338: Hype House!! Jun 17, 2021

    We have special guest Ashley Carman of The Verge on the show to talk about her INCREDIBLE story about the rise and fall of HiStudios and the podcast hype house that collapsed dramatically over the last year. And then we talk about E3 and all the good games!!

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    Himalaya Launches Podcast Platform With $100 Million Funding - Variety
    How Ximalaya funded one man’s podcasting hype house dreams - The Verge
    Square Enix announces action-heavy spinoff Final Fantasy Origin - The Verge
    Breath of the Wild 2 trailer analysis: Link’s new powers and other secrets - Polygon
    Starfield: What we know about Bethesda’s next RPG - Polygon
    New WarioWare game, Get It Together!, announced for Nintendo Switch - Polygon
    Metroid Dread: First gameplay and story details from Nintendo at E3 2021 - Polygon
    Redfall is Arkane’s new multiplayer shooter with vampires - Polygon
    337: MoviePass: Back in the News Jun 10, 2021

    It’s another WWDC with Rocket. We’re chatting about the coffers announcements from Apple’s keynote, and giving yet another dramatic update on MoviePass. What could possibly have happened now?!

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    Apple WWDC 2021 biggest announcements: iOS 15, macOS Monterey and more - The Verge
    Apple is building video and music sharing into FaceTime - The Verge
    Apple’s Live Text is going to read all the text in all your photos with AI - The Verge
    You’ll soon be able to use your iPhone as ID at the airport - The Verge
    Apple’s Siri will finally work without an internet connection thanks to on-device processing - The Verge
    Apple introduces Siri for third-party devices - The Verge
    Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge
    Apple is making AirPods easier to hear with and find - The Verge
    macOS Monterey lets you run Shortcuts and share input between Macs and iPads - The Verge
    MoviePass Deceived Users So They’d Use It Less, F.T.C. Says - The New York Times
    336: Cheaters Prosper Jun 03, 2021

    Aunt Christina is having baby-time, but she's still here because we absolutely can't talk about GPUs and Stack Overflow without her! Nvidia has released an updated 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti. But it's $500 more than last year's card? What is HAPPENING? Then, speaking of large numbers, Prosus has acquired Stack Overflow for 1.8 billion, with a B. Is this a yikes or a yay?

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    Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti review: more 4K for more of your wallet - The Verge
    Stack Overflow Sold to Tech Giant Prosus for $1.8 Billion - WSJ
    Technology investor Prosus is taking over Stack Overflow for $ 1.8 billion - Free to Download APK And Games Online
    Inside The ‘World’s Largest’ Video Game Cheating Empire
    335: AIRBN-BS May 27, 2021

    Christina is at Microsoft Build this week, but what's this?? HOOFBEATS ON THE HORIZON? BRIANNA WU IS RETURNED FROM FLORIDA and she's SO ready to talk about the remastered Mass Effect trilogy. But first, we talk about Valve's new Switch-like CP and AirBnB's whole deal.

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    Exclusive: Valve is making a Switch-like portable gaming PC | Ars Technica
    Dell’s new Concept UFO puts PC gaming on a Nintendo Switch-like device | Ars Technica
    Airbnb 2021
    Mass Effect remastered trilogy release date announced - Polygon
    Mass Effect remastered trilogy release date announced - Polygon
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition review: "The only way to play an unmissable series" | GamesRadar+
    Mass Effect Modders Are Using Official Audio To Restore Gay Romances For Jack, Thane, Tali, And More
    334: Apple is Killing Games May 20, 2021

    Christina and Simone are mourning Christina's Dogecoin dreams. But wait, what's this?? Apple is doing one good thing and two weird ones!? Unprecedented behavior from our problematic fave. Find out what's up on Rocket!

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    Bitcoin is, for now, worst of all financial worlds | Reuters
    24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors
    iMac M1 2021 review: the all-in-one for almost everyone - The Verge
    Unboxing ALL 7 M1 iMac Colors! - YouTube
    AirPods Max don't support Apple Music's lossless songs, Apple says | iMore
    Apple Music announces free lossless, Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos upgrade | iMore
    AirPods Max won't support Apple Music's lossless audio over the Lightning cable either [Update] | iMore
    Apple said Roblox developers don’t make games, and now Roblox agrees - The Verge
    In Epic v Apple, everybody is losing at the game of defining games - The Verge
    Matthew Ball on Twitter
    Rocket #250: A Colossal Flip-Up - Relay FM
    MyBuild - Your home for Microsoft Build
    333: Apple vs. Epic: Puritanical Edition May 13, 2021

    This week Simone and Christina are interrogating Apple vs. Epic! Would you download an unspeakable game… to your phone?? Would you?? We'll answer that and more as we examine Apple's puritanical behavior in the courtroom, and then pivot to the crummy future of smart toasters and their ilk, as the chip shortage persists.

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    Apple uses Itch.io’s ‘offensive and sexualized’ games as a cudgel against Epic - The Verge
    Indie game marketplace Itch.io caught in the Epic-Apple crossfire - Axios
    Itch Being Brought Into The Apple V Epic Case Shows What Corporations Think Of Queer Creators
    In Epic v Apple, everybody is losing at the game of defining games - The Verge
    Even Apple Knows Fortnite's Peely Is A Monster
    Adi Robertson on Twitter: "Apple lawyer: “We have a large yellow banana here, in a tuxedo?” Weissinger: “Yes, that’s Peeley." Apple: [light paraphrase: “And in the tuxedo he’s known as Agent Peeley."" / Twitter
    Adi Robertson on Twitter: "Apple lawyer: “We have a large yellow banana here, in a tuxedo?” Weissinger: “Yes, that’s Peeley." Apple: [light paraphrase: “And in the tuxedo he’s known as Agent Peeley."" / Twitter
    Adi Robertson on Twitter: "Epic Lawyer: “A little bit of a digression: we talked about Peely, our banana?"" / Twitter
    The Unspeakable Jam - itch.io
    Sony Warns Tight PlayStation 5 Supply to Extend Into Next Year - Bloomberg
    Chip shortage is starting to have major real-world consequences
    Why is there a global chip shortage—and how will it end? | Fortune
    Watch Venom 2 : Let There Be Carnage’s first trailer, which is full of carnage - Polygon
    BabyLand General® Hospital Cabbage Patch Kids
    332: All Out With Baby Stuff May 06, 2021

    In a lightning-fast episode we're talking about… yep, the big Basecamp blow-up, and we've got a lot to say. Then finally, Apple vs. Epic is finally before a judge, and lots of fun secrets are coming out!

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    Facebook’s Oversight Board upholds Trump ban for at least six months - The Washington Post
    Peloton reverses course, decides to recall treadmills after injuries, death | Reuters
    How Basecamp blew up - Platformer
    Changes at Basecamp
    Basecamp CEO apologizes to staff in new post: ‘We have a lot to learn’ - The Verge
    Epic vs. Apple Shows the Courts Were Not Prepared for the Games Industry's Obsessive Secrecy - IGN
    Sony really hated PS4 crossplay, confidential documents reveal - The Verge
    Epic Games Vs. Apple: What You Need To Know About The Trial : NPR
    331: Triple Scamtown Apr 29, 2021

    It's triple helping of scams this week on Rocket. First off, a binary options scam comes to light after years of fleecing vulnerable people. Then, the secret behind McDonalds' ice cream machine failures is finally revealed!!

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    Scam Theater: Inside an Online Trading Crime Ring That Grifted Millions from Mom-and-Pop Investors
    Scamworld: 'Get rich quick' schemes mutate into an online monster | The Verge
    Scamworld: 'Get rich quick' mutates into an unstoppable monster - YouTube
    The REAL Reason McDonalds Ice Cream Machines Are Always Broken - YouTube
    They Hacked McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines—and Started a Cold War | WIRED
    Chameleon — Campside Media
    Inside one of Hollywood's most audacious Ponzi schemes - Los Angeles Times
    330: Peloton Problems Apr 22, 2021

    This week we're discussing Peloton's clash with the CPSC, and then, it's time to discuss all the products from Apple's Spring Forward event. New iMacs, a purple iPhone, and more!

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    Peloton refuses to recall its Tread+ treadmill after 39 accidents. Its stock is tumbling - CNN
    Peloton fights with CPSC over recalling its treadmills after child deaths, injuries - The Washington Post
    Apple’s Spring Loaded event: the 8 biggest announcements - The Verge
    Apple announces $29 AirTag, a new Tile-like item tracker - The Verge
    Apple announces thinner iMac with M1 chip and bright colors - The Verge
    Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple - Apple
    Time to AirTag: Apple and Hermès go luggage tracking | Financial Times
    The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me
    329: Unlocking iPhones Apr 15, 2021

    Catching up on the big unanswered questions… however did the FBI get into the phone in the San Bernadino case? All that and more on this week's Rocket!

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    An Australian company helped the FBI unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone | Engadget
    How Coinbase Performed in the Market on its First Day - The New York Times
    Coinbase IPO: Everything you need to know about the ‘watershed moment’ in crypto - MarketWatch
    Why did you buy $COIN ?? : CoinBase
    328: Works of Art Apr 08, 2021

    Bri and Simone tackle many works of art: is coding art? What about Mario? And finally, a banger scamtown that you don't want to miss.

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    GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
    Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair - BBC News
    Google v Oracle: Supreme Court Gives Hollywood Reason for Concern | Hollywood Reporter
    Intel Core i9-11900K Review: Not a Great Flagship CPU | TechSpot
    Intel Core i9-11900K Review Two Perspectives | ServeTheHome
    Intel Core i9-11900K and i5-11600K Review: Rocket Lake Blasts Off | Tom's Hardware
    Brianna's Twitter Thread
    327: All of the Lights Apr 01, 2021

    In a ROWDY show, we talk about what we'd like to see from WWDC, and what all the Amazon execs are getting up to on Twitter!

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    Apple announces June 7 start date for online-only WWDC 21 - CNET
    Apple supplier Foxconn warns that component shortages will last until 2022 - The Verge
    iPhone 13 rumors so far: Release date, specs, price and everything else we're hearing - CNET
    WWDC 21 could be the biggest Mac event in years
    Amazon Twitter war with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren spurred by Jeff Bezos - Vox
    Meet the Man Behind the Parody Amazon Employee Twitter Account
    Document: Amazon Twitter Army Handpicked for “Sense of Humor”
    Zola trailer: A24 turns an infamous Twitter thread into a wild thriller - Polygon
    Zola review: wild comedy based on a Twitter thread works on many levels - Polygon
    Zola: Real Story Behind Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted - Rolling Stone
    326: Slack Slips Up Mar 25, 2021

    Let's have some big bites of tech news? Slack is messing up, Apple is Facing Consequences for its butterfly keyboard missteps, and Amazon is trying game development, again.

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    Slack’s new DM feature can be used to send abuse and harassment with just an invite - The Verge
    Slack quickly removes message invites in its new DM feature over harassment concerns - The Verge
    Slack now lets you DM anyone - The Verge
    Judge certifies class action lawsuit over Apple’s MacBook butterfly keyboards - The Verge
    Amazon is opening a new game studio in Montreal led by Rainbow Six Siege developers - The Verge
    ‘Black Widow’ & ‘Cruella’ To Release Same Day On Disney+ And In Theaters – Deadline
    325: Meat in Dongletown Mar 18, 2021

    We have a PACKED SHOW THIS WEEK, discussing new updates in the NFT world, the sentencing of a notorious Twitter hacker and a shortage of chips that could impact fall phone launches!

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    Teen ‘mastermind’ behind the great Twitter hack sentenced to three years in prison - The Verge
    Hackers stole NFTs from Nifty Gateway users - The Verge
    Jonty Wareing on Twitter: "Out of curiosity I dug into how NFT's actually reference the media you're "buying" and my eyebrows are now orbiting the moon" / Twitter
    It's an NFT Boom. Do You Know Where Your Digital Art Lives? - CoinDesk
    The climate controversy swirling around NFTs - The Verge
    Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Crunch While Delaying Key Phone - Bloomberg
    Samsung says it might skip the Galaxy Note this year - The Verge
    (3) Tom Warren on Twitter: "Intel is bringing back the Mac vs. PC ads. The chip maker has hired Apple's "I'm a Mac" guy to create 5 ads mocking Macs and praising PCs. Details here: https://t.co/3gA7WZHChj https://t.co/KQyCdioB0a" / Twitter
    Who the Hell Is Behind the Zombie MoviePass Website?
    A mysterious MoviePass countdown has launched
    324: Abolish It! Mar 11, 2021

    This week on Rocket it's a Sonos speaker announcement, a new color e-ink tablet review, and … Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview.

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    Sonos Roam officially announced for $169, preorders start now - The Verge
    BOOX Nova3 Color Set With Free Accessories – BOOX SHOP
    Boox Nova 3 Color Review: Color E Ink Screens Still Need Work
    323: Psyched About Mesh Mar 04, 2021

    This week we're talking about NFTs and crypto art! What's up with THAT? Are you ready to unleash the SALT?? Then, it's an update on Bri's supercomputer, which is currently taking over the Eastern seaboard. Can she be stopped!?

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    Fall Guys 4041 🤖 SOON on Twitter: "HUGE NEWS! @Mediatonic are pleased to announce that we've joined the @EpicGames family! What does this mean? I'm glad you asked! FAQ: https://t.co/QpiEHemUca https://t.co/ZcGaoooljz" / Twitter
    What Are NFTs and How Do They Work? - CoinDesk
    Grimes sold $6 million worth of digital art as NFTs - The Verge
    We Regret to Inform You That Grimes Just Sold $5.8 Million Worth of Her NFT Crypto Art in Less Than 20 Minutes
    The Node: NFTs Aren't Art? OK, Boomer - CoinDesk
    The bitcoin elite are spending millions on collectable memes | WIRED UK
    film_girl - Saved Part Lists - PCPartPicker
    Tabali Tigi (@tabali_tigi) / Twitter
    Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
    322: Net Neutrality Revivified Feb 25, 2021

    This week we're reviewing some rumors about the iPhone 13 and discussing a California judge's decision to allow that state's net neutrality law to be enforced.

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    iPhone 13: Release Date in 2021, Everything We Know
    Stunning new 2021 iMac leak reveals new design in five colors | iMore
    California can finally enforce its landmark net neutrality law, judge rules - The Verge
    California's net neutrality law can go forward, judge rules
    321: GameStop Consequences Feb 18, 2021

    This week we had the first full Nintendo Direct we've had in ages! Plus, this week's big tech news: Apple versus Epic continues, and the fallout of GameStock's wild stock week(s) is here.

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    Epic Games steps up Apple fight with EU antitrust complaint | Reuters
    Epic Games brings Apple fight to the EU with new antitrust complaint - The Verge
    ‘Roaring Kitty’ Sued for Securities Fraud Over GameStop Rise - Bloomberg
    ‘Roaring Kitty’ Sued for Securities Fraud Over GameStop Rise (3)
    WIP White Lightning 2021 - PC Part Picker
    320: Clubhouse Clones Feb 11, 2021

    This week Christina and Simone discuss Bloomberg's massive profile on Tim Cook, as well as the Clubhouse clones that are about to hit the social media universe. Can Facebook and Twitter live up to Clubhouse's success? Then Christina finally gets to vent some of her feelings on the latest coverage of Britney Spears.

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    How Tim Cook Steered Apple to New Heights… and Dependence on China - TidBITS
    This Is How Tim Cook Transformed Apple (AAPL) After Steve Jobs - Bloomberg
    Party line (telephony) - Wikipedia
    Facebook is reportedly working on a Clubhouse copy - The Verge
    Twitter is now testing its Clubhouse-like voice chat rooms - The Verge
    Tragedy of Britney Spears: Rolling Stone's 2008 Cover Story - Rolling Stone
    Is Cyberpunk 2077 wet enough? - YouTube
    319: Stonks, Part 2 Feb 04, 2021

    This week on Rocket we're following up on the GameStop stock situation, and discussing financial apps. Then, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon! Finally, everyone is roused by a tall woman in Resident Evil VIII's demo.

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    Stock market news live updates: Stocks jump as GameStop craters, retail rally unwinds
    In duel with small investors over GameStop, big funds blink
    Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy to take over in Q3
    Jeff Bezos Will No Longer Be CEO of Amazon. He's Even More Powerful.
    'Resident Evil' Lady Dimitrescu height, name meaning, and how she got so tall
    Utah fantasy theme park Evermore sues Taylor Swift over alleged trademark infringement
    I Designed A Taylor Swift Theme Park w/60+ Attractions! - YouTube
    318: GAMESTONK Jan 28, 2021

    In another one of "those episodes," your hosts discuss the GameStop stock shenanigans that definitely aren't going to backfire on anyone at all. Then, it's time to walk — did you know? Apple is releasing an audio experience for Apple Fitness + and it's all about celebrities, and walking. Finally, GODZILLA VS. KONG.

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    Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+ - Apple
    How Reddit and WallStreetBets blew up GameStop’s stock - Vox
    (22) sam lessin on Twitter: "Gamestop & The Mob Discovery of Their Power Over The Stock Market’s Achilles Heel as a ‘Belief’ System... https://t.co/dyMYK31spO" / Twitter
    Will WallStreetBets Face SEC Scrutiny After GameStop Rally? - Bloomberg
    William LeGate loves GameStop on Twitter: "/r/WallStreetBets about to blowup another hedge fund, this one valued at $13.1 BILLION before the Reddit trolls decided to all buy GameStop lol https://t.co/aONX0SwEwb" / Twitter
    Godzilla vs. Kong – Official Trailer - YouTube
    317: Electrical Systems! Jan 21, 2021

    We're sounding the ALLEGED APPLE RUMORS KLAXON once again! And this new Macbook spoiler is maybe the most exciting one we've ever heard. Then Christina reviews her new e-ink reader, and Bri rewires a whole Porsche.

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    Apple's MacBook revival plan is stupid smart: Bring back old features
    Major spoilers for the Mac in 2021 – Six Colors
    Kuo details 2021 MacBook Pro: new design with squared-off sides, MagSafe connector and IO return, Touch Bar removed - 9to5Mac
    Onyx Boox Note Air Review | PCMag
    BOOX Note Air - Thinnest E Ink Tablet with Light | The Official BOOX Site
    My Deep Guide - YouTube
    Brianna Wu on Twitter: "How it started How it’s going..."
    316: Guess Who's Back Jan 14, 2021

    This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina's long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It's CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert. Yep… it's the Cellmate hack.

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    Parler is officially offline after AWS suspension | TechCrunch
    Our CES 2021 Day 1 recap: Rollable phones, giant TVs and tech for the coronavirus era - CNET
    Our CES 2021 Day 2 recap: Razer's futuristic N95 mask, smart lipstick and a flying car - CNET
    CES Day 1: TCL takes its shot and Intel hunkers down - The Verge
    CES 2021 Day 2: here come the gaming laptops - The Verge
    GM surprises with Cadillac eVTOL air taxi at CES 2021 - Roadshow
    GoodMaps Explore aims to bring step-by-step navigation to indoor spaces | Engadget
    Mercedes-Benz made a 56-inch 'Hyperscreen' for its EQS electric car | Engadget
    The Weirdest Tech We've Seen At CES 2021 So Far [Updated]
    Toto expands touchless bathroom tech and debuts a health-analyzing toilet at CES 2021 - CNET
    Hacker seized men's chastity cages and held their penises to ransom
    Hacker Locks Internet-Connected Chastity Cage, Demands Ransom
    315: Trump’s Twitter Ban Jan 09, 2021

    In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump's Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday's coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that's a good idea?

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    Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence' : NPR
    Apple Has Threatened To Ban Parler From The App Store
    314: Yet Another Normal Episode Jan 07, 2021

    On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees!

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    Half-Life Alyx liquid shaders: Why they look so good - Polygon
    Here’s what we know about the Google union so far - The Verge
    Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism - The New York Times
    313: Best and Worst Tech of 2020 Dec 30, 2020

    It's time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on?

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    Trump administration appeals yet another TikTok ruling - The Verge
    Section 230: everything you need to know about the law protecting internet speech - The Verge
    Mac mini and Apple Silicon M1 review: Not so crazy after all | Ars Technica
    Apple MacBook Air (2020) review: the best Mac for most people - The Verge
    Best Games of 2020: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Polygon
    10 great games from 2020 for your new Nintendo Switch - The Verge
    Former Intel Engineer Explains Why Apple Switched to ARM | PCMag
    Rocket #300: Dessert - Relay FM
    312: Perpetual Nightmare Dec 24, 2020

    Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077.

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    Russia's SolarWinds Hack Is a Historic Mess | WIRED
    Opinion | I Was the Homeland Security Adviser to Trump. We’re Being Hacked. - The New York Times
    A moment of reckoning: the need for a strong and global cybersecurity response - Microsoft On the Issues
    Hackers used SolarWinds' dominance against it in sprawling spy campaign | Reuters
    Cyberpunk 2077 Is the Game of the Year, but Only in That "Time Man of the Year" Kind of Way - Paste
    GameStop will reportedly accept Cyberpunk 2077 returns, even if you’ve opened the game - The Verge
    How Cyberpunk 2077 Sold a Promise—and Rigged the System | WIRED
    The Journalist and the Pharma Bro
    311: Leadership! Dec 17, 2020

    Discussing all the bad choices that CD Projekt Red and Apple leadership have made this year I guess! Also, Taylor Swift released a new album of bangers.

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    Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One has major problems - Polygon
    Cyberpunk 2077 developer apologizes for PS4, Xbox One versions, offers refunds - Polygon
    Cyberpunk 2077 patch fixes visual bugs, addresses seizure dangers - Polygon
    Experts breakdown Cyberpunk 2077’s many problems on PS4 and PS4 Pro - Polygon
    Apple in Talks to Pick Up Two Animated Films Produced by John Lasseter - MacRumors
    Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out. - The New York Times
    Taylor Swift: folklore, evermore and Songwriting | Apple Music Awards 2020 - YouTube
    310: AirBra Max Dec 10, 2020

    Christina bought the Airpods Max. We're very sorry. Also, the FTC is suing Facebook so we fight about it.

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    Apple announces $549 AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones, coming December 15th - The Verge
    The FTC is suing Facebook to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp - The Verge
    FTC Sues Facebook for Illegal Monopolization | Federal Trade Commission
    Why the FTC and states’ Facebook antitrust lawsuits say owning Instagram and WhatsApp make it a monopoly - Vox
    Mario Lopez Suits Up As KFC’s Colonel Sanders For Lifetime Mini-Movie – Deadline
    309: Scooting to the Couch Dec 03, 2020

    Brianna is back and recovering like a boss from knee surgery and she and Christina talk about macOS Big Sur, the Salesforce Slack Acquisition and then talk about the best/worst grift we’ve seen for someone to try to scam a Mac Pro.

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    Apple macOS 11 Big Sur review: a long time coming - The Verge
    Rogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » Rogue Amoeba Software Updates for MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and M1 Chip-Based Macs
    Salesforce Confirms Deal to Buy Slack for $27.7 Billion - WSJ
    The Slack Social Network – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Slack Acquires Rimeto, New Teams Features, An Interview with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Salesforce Acquires Slack, Salesforce’s Reasoning, Salesforce’s Opportunity – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
    Discord | Your Place to Talk and Hang Out
    Brianna Wu on Twitter: "“Data Analyst” working with Trump and Sidney Powell trying to trick Trump supporters into getting her a £51,000 Mac Pro..."
    Sarah Eaglesfield on Twitter: "Seeking a benefactor to get me a Mac Pro, so I'm actually able to audit the voter data I have now (over 100GB)..."
    Watch SAVED BY THE BELL (2020) | Peacock
    Zack Morris Is Trash - YouTube
    308: We Salute the Algorithm Nov 25, 2020

    Simone dishes on her love affair with her new iPad Air. Also, Snapchat is taking a bite out of TikTok's gameplan with Snapchat Spotlight, but will it be a success? Also: Apple's Head of Security and a bribery case we did not see coming.

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    Snapchat launches TikTok rival ‘Spotlight’ | Engadget
    Morgan Hill Times | Apple’s head of security indicted in Santa Clara County CCW case
    Undersheriff, Apple security chief, businessman indicted in bribery schemes | News | Palo Alto Online |
    Horse Girl canon: The horse movies, books & toys that give a meme meaning - Polygon
    Taylor Swift Releasing folklore Documentary in Time for Thanksgiving
    ‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
    307: Lamb Biryani (Shot on iPhone) Nov 19, 2020

    Special guest Henry T. Casey comes on the show to give us his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air with the new M1 chip! Things look...dare we say… promising? We also went hands-on with the PlayStation 5, and chat about… Fleets!

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    MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution | Tom's Guide
    M1 MacBook Review + Mac Mini - YouTube
    4K Video Editing on the NEW M1 MacBook (Resolve & Premiere, rendering/timeline scrubbing etc.) - YouTube
    PS5 review: a hardworking beefcake - Polygon
    Twitter fleets: users not notified when their tweets are reposted - Insider
    ‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
    306: Not Political! Nov 12, 2020

    This week we're discussing Apple's ONE MORE THING event and the advent of ARM-based chips in the MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Will they live up to the hype? Then, Bri's first-hand experience with the Xbox Series X, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

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    The 5 biggest announcements from Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ hardware event - The Verge
    Apple says new Arm-based M1 chip offers the ‘longest battery life ever in a Mac’ - The Verge
    Apple’s first Arm-based 13-inch MacBook Pro is here with an M1 chip - The Verge
    All the apps and games Apple promises for Arm-based Macs - The Verge
    Fouzan Alam 🎃 on Twitter
    First direct comparison of PS5 and Xbox Series X says ... it’s close! - Polygon
    Xbox Series X review: Microsoft recaptures the magic of the Xbox 360 - Polygon
    The Xbox Series X seems to have a disc drive problem - Polygon
    ‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
    305: Who Cares! Nov 05, 2020

    This week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night! But first, a divergence into Netflix's terrible adaptation of Rebecca.

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    After Election Day, right-wing pockets online stir conflict sparked by Trump’s premature claim of victory - The Washington Post
    YouTube will end full-day 'masthead' reservations like Trump used
    Voter suppression misinformation spikes on Election Day - Axios
    Uber and Lyft had an edge in the Prop 22 fight: their apps - The Verge
    Uber, Lyft drivers aren’t employees after all, California voters say - The Verge
    GameStop’s TikTok contest for employees offers prize of more work hours - The Verge
    ‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
    304: Chips' Challenge Oct 29, 2020

    The PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland.

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    303: Well, This is a Fun One Oct 22, 2020

    This week on Rocket we're eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom scandal. Then, it's the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone on the show. Finally, the DOJ is actually pursuing an antitrust suit against Google. What will come of it?

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    Jeffrey Toobin Zoom Dick: Let the Pundit Class Finally Feel a Little Shame
    New Yorker Suspends Jeffrey Toobin — Vice
    Three bad tweets about cranking hog - On Posting
    A Tale Of Two Kinds of Media Workers | by Maya Kosoff | Oct, 2020 | Medium
    iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Virtually flawless
    iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro — MEGA Review! - YouTube
    Apple iPhone 12 Review: Solid, but Don’t Buy It Just for 5G | WIRED
    Apple iPhone 12 review: raising the bar - The Verge
    United States v. Google – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    ‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
    302: Donut Shaped Magnets with Rene Ritchie Oct 15, 2020

    Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news.

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    Everything Apple Announced at Today's iPhone 12 Event
    HomePod, HomePod mini pairing, new Home Theater support coming
    Apple Event — October 13 - YouTube
    iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max — In-Depth Reaction! - YouTube
    iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini — Tech Reviewer Reacts! - YouTube
    Convicted Scammer Anna Delvey, Née Sorokin, Uses Legally Blonde Clip to Celebrate Early Parole | Vanity Fair
    Anna on Instagram: “Parole”
    Rene Ritchie - YouTube
    ‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
    301: Chastity Cage Hackers Oct 08, 2020

    Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in.

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    Apple Event: Four Things Apple Could Announce Besides the iPhone 12 - MacRumors
    iPhone 12 Mini: Five Rumored Features You Might Be Giving Up - MacRumors
    iPhone 12: everything we think we know about Apple’s 2020 5G iPhones - The Verge
    Sony PS5 teardown video: removable sides, dust catches, and SSD storage - The Verge
    The PS5’s included vertical/horizontal stand has an ingenious design - Polygon
    Cellmate: Male chastity gadget hack could lock users in - BBC News
    A Security Flaw Could Send Your Dick to Jail Forever
    TWiT Tech Podcasts on Twitter
    300: Dessert Oct 01, 2020

    To celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn.

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    299: Pre-Order Season Sep 24, 2020

    Xbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode, which will not doubt have changed completely by the time you listen to it. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool!

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    Xbox Series X pre-orders are a mess despite Microsoft’s promises - Polygon
    Whoops, some folks got an Xbox One instead of a Series X pre-order - Polygon
    President Trump says he approves of Oracle’s bid for TikTok ‘in concept’ - The Verge
    Trump Wants $5 Billion From TikTok Deal for History Project - Bloomberg
    TikTok and Oracle Spar Over Ownership, Threatening Deal - WSJ
    ‘It’s So Essential’: WeChat Ban Makes U.S.-China Standoff Personal - The New York Times
    Judge halts Trump WeChat ban from Apple, Google app stores
    Microsoft acquires Bethesda Softworks in $7.5B deal - Polygon
    Why Microsoft acquired Bethesda (and why Bethesda sold) - Polygon
    The Burrito Pop Will Ensure You’re Only a Mess on the Inside
    298: PlayStation 5 TikTok Arm Nvidia Apple Sep 17, 2020

    In a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew. Tune in for everything, and some things you never asked for!!

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    PlayStation 5 release date and price announced - Polygon
    PlayStation 5 launch games confirmed - Polygon
    Sony confirms $69.99 PS5 game prices: Demon’s Souls, Destruction AllStars - Polygon
    PlayStation Plus Collection gives subscribers access to classic PS4 games on PS5 - Polygon
    A few PS5 games will also be on the PS4, Sony says - Polygon
    China’s ByteDance to Keep Majority TikTok Stake in Oracle Deal Under U.S. Consideration - WSJ
    Oracle’s TikTok deal accomplishes nothing - The Verge
    Trump says 'not prepared to sign off' for Oracle-TikTok deal
    Nvidia's Arm Deal Would Make It the Center of the Chip World | WIRED
    NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI | NVIDIA Newsroom
    Apple announces new iPad Air that looks more like an iPad Pro, starting at $599 - The Verge
    Apple announces Apple Watch Series 6 with ability to measure blood oxygen levels - The Verge
    Apple announces Fitness Plus virtual workouts - The Verge
    Apple announces Apple One subscription bundle for Music, TV Plus, and more - The Verge
    #womanhood #justgirlythings
    There's a famous sex-trafficking cult leader at Berkeley : berkeley
    297: 30 Year-Old Golden Girl Sep 10, 2020

    Today on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish), and Nintendo has loads of plans to celebrate Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary.

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    Apple says Epic’s Fortnite payment scheme “is theft, period.” | Ars Technica
    Epic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11th - The Verge
    Xbox Series X launches on November 10th for $499 - The Verge
    Xbox Series S is an incredible value for next-gen gaming | Engadget
    Xbox Series S is official, tiny and will only cost $299 | Engadget
    Nintendo marks the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros with games products and in game events - Nintendo Official Site
    Super Mario Bros. 35 turns classic Mario gameplay into a 35-person battle royale - The Verge
    We Talked to the Host Accused of Doing “Satanic Rituals” In His Airbnb
    296: The Godfather Sep 03, 2020

    Folding phones are back for round two: this time it's Samsung's Z Fold 2 and Microsoft's Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model.

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    Microsoft Surface Duo's dual-screen hinge design is already winning me over - CNET
    Surface Duo Unboxing & Impressions: Hinge Goals! - YouTube
    Microsoft Surface Duo: Unboxing, Pics, First Impressions | Digital Trends
    Galaxy Z Fold 2: First impressions of Samsung's new foldable phone - YouTube
    Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review | TechRadar
    Deliveries: a package tracker for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac
    Deliveries 9 is Preparing to Ship ~ iPhone and iPad ~ Junecloud
    Biden campaign launches official Animal Crossing: New Horizons yard signs - The Verge
    295: Supreme Court AU Aug 27, 2020

    The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok's momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government.

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    Apple is holding the Unreal Engine hostage, Epic says in new motion - The Verge
    Apple can’t revoke Epic Games’ Unreal Engine developer tools, judge says - Polygon
    Apple threatens to cut off Epic Games from dev tools in Fortnite battle - Polygon
    How TikTok could fail - The Verge
    TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban - The New York Times
    The big legal questions behind Trump’s TikTok and WeChat bans - The Verge
    TikTok reveals U.S., global user growth numbers for first time
    294: Apple Bluster Aug 20, 2020

    The dramatic saga of Epic vs. Apple continues, with all the updates since our emergency episode last week and a Hefty discussion of the importance of Unreal Engine. Then, author Lauren Beukes joins us to discuss her latest book, Afterland.

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    Epic says Apple threatens ‘catastrophic’ response in two weeks if Fortnite doesn’t comply with rules - The Verge
    Epic offers new direct payment in Fortnite on iOS and Android to get around app store fees - The Verge
    Apple tells Epic ‘we won’t make an exception’ for Fortnite - The Verge
    Epic used its playbook for Fortnite events against Apple and Google - The Verge
    Lauren Beukes – Author
    (4) Lauren Beukes (@laurenbeukes) / Twitter
    Fall Guys makers ask thirsty brands to give it up for charity - Polygon
    Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout review: the perfectly chaotic battle royale - Polygon
    Brands Saying Bae (@BrandsSayingBae) / Twitter
    293: Emergency Epic Cast Aug 14, 2020

    In a Rocket first, late-breaking news was so Rocket worthy, we had to record a bonus episode.

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    The Fortnite Mega Drop - Permanent Discounts Up to 20%
    Apple just kicked Fortnite off the App Store - The Verge
    Lawsuit PDF
    Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite - YouTube
    Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store - The Verge
    Daring Fireball: Epic Goes to War With Apple Over the App Store
    Christina Warren on Twitter
    292: Sick of the Slab Aug 13, 2020

    Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair?

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    Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399 - The Verge
    Uber may shut down temporarily in California
    California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees : NPR
    Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees - The Verge
    As Thousands of Taxi Drivers Were Trapped in Loans, Top Officials Counted the Money - The New York Times
    What Actually Happened to New York’s Taxi Drivers - The New York Times
    NBA JAM™ Arcade Cabinet - Arcade1Up
    291: Big Decisions Aug 06, 2020

    There are NEW MACS and a lot of government-type developments in the world of tech. TikTok is potentially being bought by Microsoft and Christina has NO COMMMENT, and also a post-mortem of last week's antitrust hearings. Finally, we've tried Raycons!

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    Apple updates the iMac with new Intel processors and a better webcam - The Verge
    Microsoft has one year to transfer TikTok's code to the U.S.
    Why Trump views TikTok as a threat | Engadget
    Opinion | Is Microsoft Sure It Wants to Buy TikTok? - The New York Times
    Instagram launches Reels, its attempt to keep you off TikTok - The Verge
    Jeff Bezos can’t promise Amazon employees don’t access independent seller data - The Verge
    Amazon Emails Show Effort to Weaken Diapers.com Before Buying It - Bloomberg
    Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Now we know how Apple convinced Amazon to finally put Prime Video on the App Store in 2017..."
    ‘Instagram can hurt us’: Mark Zuckerberg emails outline plan to neutralize competitors - The Verge
    Congress zeroes in on Google during historic tech antitrust hearing - CNET
    290: Adrienne Lawrence and Olivia Solon Jul 30, 2020

    Today on Rocket we have two special guests! First up, Adrienne Lawrence tells us about her vital book, Staying In The Game. Then Olivia Solon is on to tell us about her latest story for NBC about Instagram’s algorithmic moderation unfairly affecting users perceived to be Black. Tune in!

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    Staying in the Game (@AdrienneLaw) / Twitter
    Staying in the Game by Adrienne Lawrence | Penguin Random House
    Olivia Solon (@oliviasolon) / Twitter
    Facebook ignored racial bias research, employees say - NBC
    Facebook Creates Teams to Study Racial Bias, After Previously Limiting Such Efforts - WSJ
    The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 290, With Christina Warren
    289: Henry Cavill Builds His Own Gaming PC Jul 23, 2020

    A big update on Twitter's disastrous hack AND new chips from AMD? We're so spoiled. Plus, find out what headphones Simone got!

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    Hackers Tell the Story of the Twitter Attack From the Inside - The New York Times
    FBI says it is investigating hack of high-profile Twitter accounts - Reuters
    An update on our security incident
    Twitter Hack Revives Concerns Over Its Data Security - WSJ
    Read Twitter’s update on the huge hack — 8 accounts may have had private messages stolen - The Verge
    Who’s Behind Wednesday’s Epic Twitter Hack? — Krebs on Security
    The massive Twitter hack could be a global security crisis - The Verge
    The Twitter Hack — What exactly happened? | by Lucky225 | Jul, 2020 | Medium
    Twitter says hackers accessed DMs during mass attack - Axios
    Twitter Safety on Twitter: "We’ve been clear that we will take strong enforcement action on behavior that has the potential to lead to offline harm..."
    Leaker Suggests New Apple Products Are 'Ready to Ship' Amid Rumors of Intel-Based iMac Refresh - MacRumors
    AMD Launches 12 Desktop Renoir Ryzen 4000G Series APUs: But You Can’t Buy Them
    Because you definitely want to watch Henry Cavill build a gaming PC - The Verge
    Amazon.com: Apple AirPods with Wired Charging Case
    288: Bluecheck Blues Jul 16, 2020

    Well, Twitter is exploding this week, with many high-profile accounts hacked in a bitcoin scam. Meanwhile, TikTok is being vaguely menaced by corporations and governments the world over. And finally, video games?

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    Hackers Convinced Twitter Employee to Help Them Hijack Accounts
    Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Apple, and others hacked in unprecedented Twitter attack - The Verge
    TikTok’s problems are all about China — and they’ll be hard to fix - The Verge
    Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Gameplay demo preview - Polygon
    287: Misinformation!! Jul 09, 2020

    We have Nina Jancowicz, the author of a book on misinformation campaigns, talking about how the United States can save itself! Then, the Clubhouse meltdown, you knew we had to cover it. Finally, the case for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

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    Nina Jankowicz on Twitter: "It's been four years since the information war..."
    Right-Wing Media Outlets Duped by a Middle East Propaganda Campaign
    Away says co-CEO Steph Korey will step down this year after her attacks on the media - The Verge
    Silicon Valley Elite Discuss Journalists Having Too Much Power in Private App
    The Hot New Thing in Clubby Silicon Valley? An App Called Clubhouse - The New York Times
    These acts inspired the wildest moments in Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest - Polygon
    Eurovision Song Contest review: Catchy songs make this a Netflix hit - Polygon
    286: BAN TOWN! Jul 02, 2020

    In an extra-long episode, we cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers, most recently with changes to Apple Arcade. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama.

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    Former employees accuse Cards Against Humanity of a racist and sexist office culture - Polygon
    Best tech podcasts: from chats with entrepreneurs to deep dives into the strange world of internet culture | London Evening Standard
    Everything that the big social networks banned this week, ranked - The Verge
    Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Target, Unilever, Verizon: all the companies pulling ads from Facebook - The Verge
    Apple is reportedly canceling some Arcade contracts to focus on ‘engagement’ - The Verge
    Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
    Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star drama timeline: how they were 'canceled' - Insider
    BREAKING MY SILENCE ... - YouTube
    Tati EXPOSES Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star in NEW VIDEO... - YouTube
    Tati CALLED OUT by Trisha Paytas in new video... - YouTube
    SHE GLO'D UP | I'm Quibi's Newest Host! - YouTube
    285: Farewell, Mac Apps Jun 25, 2020

    It's time for WWDC news!! But first, an update on the saga of Hey and the App Store. Don't worry, we have plenty to say about ARM-based Mac chips and the new MacOS.

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    Apple approves Hey email app, but the fight’s not over - The Verge
    After outcry, Apple will let developers challenge App Store guidelines - The Verge
    You Download the App and it Doesn't Work
    Apple WWDC 2020: the 18 biggest announcements - The Verge
    Apple is switching Macs to its own processors starting later this year - The Verge
    Apple announces macOS Big Sur with a brand-new design - The Verge
    284: Hey hey hey Jun 18, 2020

    David Heinemeier Hansson joins us to discuss Basecamp's new email app Hey, their rejection from the App Store over in-app purchases, and the EU's antitrust case against Apple.

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    Hey is a wildly opinionated new email service from the makers of Basecamp - The Verge
    DHH on Twitter: "Wow. I'm literally stunned...."
    Apple rejects Hey.com App Store updates, mandating in-app subscription - The Verge
    Sony PlayStation 5: Hardware specs, games, and design - Polygon
    6 eBay Employees Charged With Sending Bloody Pig Mask To Natick Couple – CBS Boston
    Six Former eBay Employees Charged with Aggressive Cyberstalking Campaign Targeting Natick Couple | USAO-MA | Department of Justice
    Former eBay CEO, PR chief named in cyberstalking case that involved mailing victim a dead pig and live cockroaches
    283: Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone Jun 11, 2020

    The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit.

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    Apple Plans to Announce Move to Its Own Mac Chips at WWDC - Bloomberg
    Educated Guesses on Software Transitioning to MacOS on ARM
    Text - S.3398 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): EARN IT Act of 2020 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
    The EARN IT Act Violates the Constitution | Electronic Frontier Foundation
    CrossFit Terminology - First City CrossFit
    Greg Glassman: Days before resigning, CrossFit CEO told gym owners he doesn't mourn George Floyd - CNN
    Some Austin CrossFit gyms cut ties with brand after controversial tweets from former CEO | KEYE
    282: An Episode of Rocket Jun 04, 2020

    This week we're covering Twitter and Facebook's respective responses to Trump's posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter.

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    Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’ - The Verge
    Trump’s Twitter order violates the First Amendment, new lawsuit claims - The Verge
    Section 230 Is Now At Risk, But Experts Say The Internet Would Never Be The Same : NPR
    Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Decision to Leave Trump Posts Alone - WSJ
    Mark Zuckerberg defends hands-off Trump policy to employees after walkout - The Verge
    Trump and his allies are now openly threatening Americans with violence - The Verge
    Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence - The Verge
    Mutual Aid NYC
    National Bail Fund Network — Community Justice Exchange
    281: We Hacked A Switch May 28, 2020

    Oops! Let's dig into the WSJ report on Facebook's divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY!

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    Facebook reportedly ignored its own research showing algorithms divided users - The Verge
    Texas Instruments Is Nerfing Programming on its Calculators
    HBO Max: pricing, devices, how it’s different than HBO Now all explained - Polygon
    How to get HBO Max if you have HBO Now, HBO Go, cable TV, or an AT&T plan - Polygon
    HBO Max: Every movie, TV show, and original you can watch right now - Polygon
    HBO Max’s catalog is full of weird holes - The Verge
    280: Cycle of Discourse May 21, 2020

    Microsoft's Fluid Functionality was the talk of the town at Build this week — so let's talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask. Finally: The Snyder Cut!??!

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    Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge
    Microsoft’s Fluid Framework is now open source, comes to Office 365 | TechCrunch
    (20) Twitter on Twitter: "Testing, testing... A new way to have a convo with exactly who you want. We’re starting with a small % globally, so keep your 👀 out to see it in action. https://t.co/pV53mvjAVT" / Twitter
    iOS 13.5 is out now with a faster way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask - The Verge
    Zack Snyder's Justice League Officially Releasing on HBO Max
    A Snyder Cut of Justice League is really coming to HBO Max in 2021 - Polygon
    279: New Guts May 14, 2020

    Let's talk new Surface hardware, and Epic's Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles.

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    Microsoft Surface Book 3: new Nvidia GPUs, up to 32GB of RAM, and faster SSDs - The Verge
    Microsoft Surface Go 2: 10.5-inch display, thinner bezels, and better battery life - The Verge
    Surface Go 2 vs. iPad (2019) vs. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite vs. Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) - The Verge
    Epic Games announces Unreal Engine 5 with stunning PlayStation 5 demo - The Verge
    First PS5 graphics demo: Epic Games reveals Unreal Engine 5 - Polygon
    Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: The Aleph Extraction by Dan Moren. Angry Robot, $14.99 trade paper (336p) ISBN 978-0-85766-841-7
    The Big Idea: Dan Moren – Whatever
    Dan Moren
    Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 are being remastered for PS4, Xbox One, and PC - The Verge
    Microsoft Build 2020 - Home - Home
    278: 14 Cores May 07, 2020

    This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna's choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back??

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    Initial failures of Apple's butterfly keyboard doomed it from the start
    Apple announces new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard - The Verge
    The saga of Apple’s bad butterfly MacBook keyboards is finally over - The Verge
    Microsoft Build goes free, virtual, and more developer-focused for 2020 - The Verge
    Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple
    Apple’s online-only WWDC 2020 starts June 22 | Ars Technica
    Welcome to fyrefestival.ac
    277: Powerful Macs // Wu-View Apr 30, 2020

    An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing.

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    AMC Theatres Refuses to Play Universal Films in Wake of 'Trolls World Tour' | Hollywood Reporter
    AMC Theaters will no longer play Universal movies after Trolls World Tour fight - The Verge
    Making a better Animal Crossing house with real interior design - YouTube
    276: Time Goes By Apr 23, 2020

    This week on Rocket we're reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton's pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max's delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld!

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    Cupric Carbonate on Twitter: "I made a @_RocketFM custom design for Animal Crossing to hang up on my wall..."
    Daring Fireball: The iPad Magic Keyboard
    Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro review: the best way to turn an iPad into a laptop - The Verge
    Peloton will resume live classes from instructors’ homes after finally closing its studios - The Verge
    WarnerMedia Sets Late May HBO Max Launch | Hollywood Reporter
    275: Finally, Contact Tracing Apr 16, 2020

    It's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Finally… Final Fantasy VII!!

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    Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple
    Apple Announces New iPhone SE With 4.7-Inch Display, A13 Chip, and Touch ID, Starts at $399 - MacRumors
    Apple and Google have a clever way of encouraging people to install contact-tracing apps for COVID-19 - The Verge
    The biggest questions about Apple and Google’s new coronavirus tracker - The Verge
    The Apple-Google Partnership, How to Contain the Coronavirus, Apple-Google Policy – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Zach Raffio on Twitter
    Quibi had 1.7 million downloads in its first week, is working on TV casting support - The Verge
    274: WeWork Continues Apr 09, 2020

    We've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3.

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    Turnip Calculator
    SOFTBANK GROUP CORP (PDF)
    SoftBank terminates $3B tender offer for WeWork shares | TechCrunch
    SoftBank Backs Away From Part of Planned WeWork Bailout - WSJ
    WeWork sues SoftBank in intensifying crisis over canceled $3B tender offer | TechCrunch
    Zillow is terminating closing contracts, citing coronavirus concerns - HousingWire
    Rene Ritchie - YouTube
    Resident Evil 3 remake review: a second helping of dessert - Polygon
    273: Stonk Go Up Apr 02, 2020

    This week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. Then, we're playing the Stalk Market — excuse me, the stonk market — in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Rocket!!

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    Apple is silently removing Zoom’s web server software from Macs - The Verge
    Zoom vulnerability would have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on calls - The Verge
    Zoom faces a privacy and security backlash as it surges in popularity - The Verge
    How to stop trolls from taking over your Zoom call - The Verge
    Zoom Meetings Do Not Support End-to-End Encryption
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) buying and selling Turnips on the Stalk Market guide - Polygon
    Carney Anne Nasser (@carneyanne) • Instagram photos and videos
    Carney Anne Nasser: Faculty Profile: Michigan State University College of Law
    272: Excited but Slightly Disturbed Mar 26, 2020

    Let's talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time. Bri and Frank are experimenting with some 3D printing techniques that will give us data on the use of 3D printers to help the medical supply shortage in the United States. And finally, some recommendations for how to spend your time!

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    Apple iPad Pro review 2020: trackpad, LIDAR, wide-angle camera - The Verge
    Daring Fireball: The 2020 iPad Pros
    Brianna Wu Super Mario 2 All Stars Princess Only 10:17 - YouTube
    Subterfuge - A week-long game of strategy and diplomacy
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    Star Wars: Rebellion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
    271: A Normal Week Mar 19, 2020

    This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony's dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet. Finally, let's talk about the premiere of Westworld season 3!

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    PS5 specs revealed: CPU, GPU, SSD, and more hardware details - Polygon
    Sony’s dry PS5 lecture disappointed fans hoping for a hardware reveal - Polygon
    Xbox Series X: Full specs - Polygon
    Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple
    New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera - MacRumors
    New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera - MacRumors
    270: Airphones Mar 12, 2020

    Well, Christina is traveling this week so say your goodbyes. We've got an update on Sonos headphones and how the kids in China are taking down their teachers' attempts to assign them homework. NEXT UP there are soooooo many leaks on 9to5Mac this week. They got into some iOS 14 code so we're talking about all those updates. Don't miss it!

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    Wang Xiuying · The Word from Wuhan · LRB 22 February 2020
    Sonos decides bricking old stuff isn’t a winning move after all | Ars Technica
    Apple watchOS 7 features leak: sleep tracking, watchface sharing, more - The Verge
    Sophisticated mouse cursor support coming to iOS 14, new iPad Smart Keyboard models with trackpad - 9to5Mac
    What happens if (and when) Apple cancels WWDC 2020? | Macworld
    iOS 14 icon leak reveals first look at Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones with AirPods features - 9to5Mac
    The iBackpack has it all: Kevlar, batteries, and a federal investigation - The Verge
    The FTC is investigating iBackPack, an $800,000 crowdfunding scam | VentureBeat
    269: Spicy Stuff Mar 05, 2020

    This week we're discussing the impact of COVID19 on the world. Then, there are new Apple products out there, and rumors as well: a 14-inch Macbook Pro?? The Verge's Mac Pro review?? We simply must discuss. Then Simone gets to be sanctimonious for 15 minutes because Christina loves the Amazon Go grocery store. She also doesn't drink soda. It's Rocket.

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    Tim Cook and Apple Bet Everything on China. Then Coronavirus Hit. - WSJ
    is it canceled yet?
    Kuo: 14.1-inch MacBook Pro joining lineup after 16-inch redesign, new iMac Pro in Q4 - 9to5Mac
    What Is a Mini-LED TV, and Why Would You Want One?
    Mac Pro review: the price of power - The Verge
    2019 Mac Pro 16-Core versus iMac Pro 18-Core
    yoni on Twitter: "The add-on wheels for Apple’s Mac Pro cost $400. There is no lock on them. https://t.co/13VHI3ytRm" / Twitter
    Inside ‘Amazon Go Grocery’: Tech giant opens first full-sized store without cashiers or checkout lines – GeekWire
    268: Phil Spencer, Listen to This Feb 27, 2020

    Christina and Simone join forces to argue for a rose gold Xbox Series X, and discuss Apple's ongoing antitrust issues with its app store. Then, a heartwarming story about a Game Boy loving-grandma, and a disastrous story of the fall of HQ.

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    POPE on Twitter: "So i guess all we have to do now @XboxP3 is get this Rose gold @xbox #XboxSeriesX made for @film_girl cc @raywongy @Commodus https://t.co/2TkvhsSdXE" / Twitter
    Apple Weighs Loosening Restrictions on Rival IPhone, Music Apps - Bloomberg
    Is Apple an Illegal Monopoly? | OneZero
    Nintendo Cracked Open Its Secret Game Boy Stash to Help a 95-Year-Old Fan
    Nintendo Comes To The Rescue After 95-Year-Old Grandmother's Game Boy Breaks
    Inside the Seething Boardroom Drama That Poisoned HQ Trivia - Bloomberg
    267: Lumps n' Bumps Feb 20, 2020

    This week a big company is adding TFA to their ridiculously unsafe product and guess what! Foldable phones still don't work! Christina and Simone are begging phone makers to improve because we want those folding phones, baby! But is there a new contender for coolest new phone idea on the horizon? Perhaps...

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    Ring enables mandatory two-factor authentication and new privacy controls in response to scandals - The Verge
    Our Motorola Razr's display is already breaking and peeling at the fold
    A Motorola Razr’s screen is reportedly peeling right on the fold - The Verge
    Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip beats the Motorola Razr in nearly every way - The Verge
    Galaxy Z Flip durability test calls Samsung’s Ultra Thin ‘Glass’ into question - The Verge
    Leaked images show TCL prototype phone with expandable, slide-out display - The Verge
    The Office - Power of The Pyramid (Episode Highlight) - YouTube
    Moviefone Bankrupt, Being Run By One Employee – /Film
    266: Dating with Bots Feb 13, 2020

    Today on the show we've got Laurie Segall, prolific tech journalist and founder of Dot Dot Dot Media! Can she teach Simone to be less negative about tech? Then it's an update on our favorite memory of 2017, the Equifax hack. Finally, GO SEE BIRDS OF PREY!!

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    Reading The 'Body Language' of Your Text Messages – Dot Dot Dot
    The Dating Bot is Born – Dot Dot Dot
    Yael Eisenstat: There Was No Way I Was Going to Let Facebook Silence My Voice – Dot Dot Dot
    Former CIA Analyst: Facebook is Playing ‘Whack-A-Mole’ – Dot Dot Dot
    Episode 12: She Spent 10+ Years at the CIA. It Didn’t Prepare Her for Life at Facebook. – Dot Dot Dot
    First Contact with Laurie Segall: Bots to date for us. The future of love?
    First Contact with Laurie Segall: Reading your text message 'body language'
    First Contact with Laurie Segall: She Spent 10+ Years at the CIA. It Didn’t Prepare Her for Life at Facebook.
    Equifax: US charges four Chinese military officers over huge hack - BBC News
    Hate seeing other people’s likes on Twitter? Some options to try | How to do various techy things
    265: Apps are Ruining America Feb 06, 2020

    With Christina's whereabouts unknown, we tackle the bad bad app that the Democratic Party decided to inflict on Iowa's caucus. Then we dig into the much-despised remake of Warcraft 3 and a little ol' problem with Google Photos and your private videos. Finally: Look at this train!! It's Rocket, baby.

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    Here’s the Shadow Inc. App That Failed in Iowa Last Night - VICE
    The Democrats Screwed America With an App No One Asked For - VICE
    Blizzard apologizes for Warcraft 3: Reforged launch, outlines updates - Polygon
    Warcraft 3: Reforged changes how the original game works - Polygon
    Google admits it sent private videos in Google Photos to strangers - The Verge
    [OC] I have made 60 fps 4k version of 1896 movie "Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat" with several neural networks : videos
    264: Subscribe to Save Christina Jan 30, 2020

    We've got some fun rumors about Apple and Samsung this week! Phones, tags, wireless charging, finally?? Tune in to hear all about it, including the most exciting rumor from Samsung that we have ever heard. Last up, Bri and Simone do a breakdown on Simone's latest video, which is about foley and sound design.

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    Apple reportedly working on high-end headphones, a new wireless charger, and more - The Verge
    Apple’s location tracking Tags detailed in new leak - The Verge
    Samsung Galaxy S20: everything we think we know about the Unpacked event - The Verge
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip rumor roundup: everything we think we know - The Verge
    Motorola’s foldable Razr will launch on February 6th after delay - The Verge
    How looting sounds are made - YouTube
    Hate seeing other people’s likes on Twitter? Some options to try | How to do various techy things
    263: The Bath Twice Jan 23, 2020

    Should Apple have followed through with plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud back-ups? We'll talk about that and Sonos' plans to stop updating older devices on this week's episodes. Plus, Netflix's The Witcher is good, actually.

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    Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters
    Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters
    Jeff Bezos hack: Amazon boss's phone 'hacked by Saudi crown prince' | Technology | The Guardian
    Can Apple live up to Apple’s privacy ads? - The Verge
    Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products in May - The Verge
    How looting sounds are made - YouTube
    262: The Gang Scams CES Jan 16, 2020

    This week we're … TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECH NEWS, haha, like we do every week! So many big stories! There's gotta be a new iPhone out there, right? … right?

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    Away exec Erin Grau quit on day founder Steph Korey announced CEO return - Vox
    No tax and chill: Netflix’s offshore network – Tax Watch UK
    Uber Is Fighting to Survive in London After Losing Its License - The New York Times
    The World's First Smart Potato! #smartpotato | Indiegogo
    Somebody Snuck A Potato Into CES 2020 To Make A Scathing Point About Useless Smart Gadgets
    The Smart Potato is ready to be your digital assistant.
    How Much Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make From Ads? | WIRED
    Racism Fight Over Romance Writers of America, Explained
    What happened to RWA — why romance’s biggest community is in shambles - Vox
    261: It's CES, Snitches! Jan 09, 2020

    It's the most wonderful week of the year, CES, when all the weird, horrible, wonderful tech products are paraded before us. Let's talk best and worst of show, and then let's have a CIVIL DISCUSSION ABOUT STAR WARS.

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    Jewy Vuitton on Twitter: "So...this week a group of cherished friends and I were subjected to the worst @Airbnb experience of all time..."
    Charmin goes beyond TP with smell detector, roll fetcher, and V.I.Pee porta potty | VentureBeat
    Sony surprises with an electric concept car called the Vision-S - The Verge
    Samsung’s new Ballie robot is like a real-life mini BB-8 - The Verge
    This CES 2020 Gadget Cools Drinks So Fast You Won’t Need A Wine Fridge
    LG’s groundbreaking roll-up TV is going on sale this year - The Verge
    Atmos Faceware makes clean air an expensive accessory - The Verge
    This AI kitty litter box will analyze your cat’s poops for some reason - The Verge
    260: Gospel of Simone Jan 02, 2020

    We’re reviewing the decade, baby!! Tune in for the best products and the best and worst

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    Boeing Fires C.E.O. Dennis Muilenburg - The New York Times
    Opinion | Twelve Million Phones, One Dataset, Zero Privacy - The New York Times
    Opinion | Where Even the Children Are Being Tracked - The New York Times
    Opinion | Total Surveillance Is Not What America Signed Up For - The New York Times
    Opinion | How Your Phone Betrays Democracy - The New York Times
    It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It’s Secretly a Spy Tool. - The New York Times
    The 84 biggest flops, fails, and dead dreams of the decade in tech - The Verge
    Universal Notifies Theaters 'Cats' Is Being Updated With "Improved Visual Effects" | Hollywood Reporter
    "Cats" Reviews: Critics Savage Bizarre New Movie Musical Adaptation
    259: Catastrophe Dec 26, 2019

    This week on Rocket, Simone is deathly ill, so Bri and Christina talk about the latest Boeing CEO news, the New York Times’s scary new privacy investigation, the worst gadgets/companies of the decade, and the debacle/hellscape that is “Cats.”

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    Boeing Fires C.E.O. Dennis Muilenburg - The New York Times
    Opinion | Twelve Million Phones, One Dataset, Zero Privacy - The New York Times
    Opinion | Where Even the Children Are Being Tracked - The New York Times
    Opinion | Total Surveillance Is Not What America Signed Up For - The New York Times
    Opinion | How Your Phone Betrays Democracy - The New York Times
    It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It’s Secretly a Spy Tool. - The New York Times
    The 84 biggest flops, fails, and dead dreams of the decade in tech - The Verge
    Universal Notifies Theaters 'Cats' Is Being Updated With "Improved Visual Effects" | Hollywood Reporter
    "Cats" Reviews: Critics Savage Bizarre New Movie Musical Adaptation
    258: X is Banned Dec 19, 2019

    This is a tech-heavy week, with discussion of the new Xbox Series X and security on Amazon's Ring cameras, as well as a long retrospective about the trouble Boeing 737 production and what it could imply about the future of self-driving cars.

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    Xbox Series X: all the news about Microsoft’s next-gen game console - The Verge
    Xbox Series X: Microsoft’s next Xbox console for 2020 - The Verge
    The Xbox Series X is basically a PC - The Verge
    The Case Against Boeing | The New Yorker
    Boeing’s 737 Max Software Outsourced to $9-an-Hour Engineers - Bloomberg
    Boeing and F.A.A. Faulted in Damning Report on 737 Max Certification - The New York Times
    The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight - The New York Times
    Boeing 737 Max Was Plagued With Production Problems, Whistle-Blower Says - The New York Times
    What Really Brought Down the Boeing 737 Max? - The New York Times
    Boeing 737 MAX freeze divides suppliers into haves and have-nots - Reuters
    We Tested Ring’s Security. It’s Awful - VICE
    Ring's Neighbors Data Let Us Map Amazon's Home Surveillance Network
    Evan Greer: Google Nest or Amazon Ring? Just reject these corporations' surveillance and a dystopic future
    257: Not Even Netflix Dec 12, 2019

    Christina and Simone tackle the new Mac Pro, and the extremely enjoyable Gadgets of the Decade lists that are coming out now! Finally, an even more important list: trash food of the decade.

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    This 2019 Mac Pro Review is Different... - YouTube
    Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR first impressions, performance benchmarks, more [Videos] - 9to5Mac
    Apple Mac Pro 2019 | New Apple Computer Guide
    Mac Pro Unboxing & Second Impressions: The Power is Back! - YouTube
    Apple’s most expensive Mac Pro costs $52,599 - The Verge
    iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, and more: the 100 gadgets that defined this decade - The Verge
    The Most Innovative Gadgets of the 2010s
    How Does Jeff Bezos Eat Cheetos? An Investigation | MEL Magazine
    256: Reverse Rocket Rule Dec 05, 2019

    Larry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer.

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    A letter from Larry and Sergey
    Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech | WIRED
    Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin relinquish control of Alphabet to CEO Sundar Pichai - The Verge
    Analyst: Apple to Release Four iPhones in Fall 2020 With 5G Connectivity and OLED Displays - MacRumors
    Intel says Qualcomm tactics forced it out of modem chip market - Reuters
    First Black Widow trailer: Natasha Romanoff is back in a Marvel prequel - Polygon
    255: Agents of Chaos Nov 27, 2019

    Description: Christina is back!! Let’s do a Christina catch-up: What did she think about the MacBook Pro and Pokemon Sword/Shield? Then it’s onto the real show, and we’re talking about Tesla’s angular new Cybertruck and Google Stadia. There was going to be another topic but instead we talked about Pokemon for thirty minutes. Who saw that coming?

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    I rode inside Tesla’s polarizing Cybertruck | Engadget
    Are the boxy Tesla Cybertruck's aerodynamics any good? An engineer found out - Electrek
    Why the Tesla Cybertruck Looks So Weird | WIRED
    Elon Musk explains why the Cybertruck's windows broke - CNN
    Google Stadia Review: It's Getting There | WIRED
    Google Stadia review: the best of cloud gaming is still just a beta - The Verge
    The world is waiting for Google Stadia to flop - The Verge
    254: We're Cancelling Black Friday Nov 21, 2019

    Bri and Simone convene to discuss the new MacBook Pro model (old keyboard!) and some Black Friday deals that in the end… all kind of suck. Does Black Friday suck? Finally, the new Pokemon game is here and boy has it been a lightning rod for controversy! Let's get heated.

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    Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is here, and it has a good keyboard - The Verge
    Best Black Friday phone deals: iPhone 11 Pro, Google Pixel 4, and more - The Verge
    ‘Game Freak Lied’ isn’t entirely about Pokémon Sword and Shield - Polygon
    THE POKEMON FANBASE IN A NUTSHELL! - YouTube
    253: Hard Times for Tik Tok Nov 17, 2019

    Jeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome from Hard Drive are joining Bri and Simone on this week's Rocket to chat about their new book, Apple's plot to release AR glasses and a headset, TikTok's trouble with the U.S. government, and the Sonic redesign.

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    Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information
    The threats against TikTok are beginning to add up - The Verge
    TikTok has a credibility problem with Congress - The Verge
    Sonic the Hedgehog International Trailer #1 (2020) - YouTube
    252: Retraction Nov 07, 2019

    Christina and Brianna are eating crow regarding the Morning Show and Apple TV Plus's programming. Simone is still a hold-out. Next, we're talking about lasers, the new way your home tech can be used to make you feel unsafe. And finally it's a mini scamtown on AirBnB, which frankly, needs to do better.

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    Hackers Can Use Lasers to ‘Speak’ to Your Amazon Echo or Google Home | WIRED
    I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb - VICE
    Airbnb Promises to Verify All 7 Million Listings After VICE Report Exposes Scam - VICE
    251: Neutral Bud Hotel Oct 31, 2019

    Before Christina leaves on Microsoft Ignite, we're talking about the battle of the buds! Amazon's low-priced noise reducing echo buds versus Apple AirPods Pro. Then, the first impressions of Apple TV Plus are coming in, and it's looking boring out there. Finally, a brief chat about narrative games after the success of Outer Worlds.

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    Amazon Echo Buds review: great sound at the right price - The Verge
    AirPods Pro Unboxing & Impressions! - YouTube
    AirPods Pro hands-on: Apple’s noise canceling earbuds are big on sound - The Verge
    Apple's TV app is on Roku, Fire TV and Samsung, but only Apple devices get every feature - CNET
    ‘Dickinson’ Review: A Heroine Out of Time and a Show Out of Whack – Rolling Stone
    ‘The Morning Show’ Review: Apple TV+ Rises But Doesn’t Shine – Rolling Stone
    Early Apple TV+ reviews show a lineup lacking hits | Engadget
    The Outer Worlds review: role-playing among the ruins of capitalism - Polygon
    250: A Colossal Flip-Up Oct 24, 2019

    This week we're taking on WeWork and the intriguing money shuffling situation that's happening! Billions of dollars!!! Next up, Photoshop is coming to iPad, but what's it missing? And finally there's a new Star Wars trailer so you know we have to talk about it.

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    SoftBank Takes Control of WeWork in Bailout, Adam Neumann Leaves - Bloomberg
    WeWork founder will get nearly $1.7 billion to let SoftBank take over his company - The Verge
    WeWTF, Part Deux | No Mercy / No Malice
    Marketing Expert Scott Galloway on WeWork and Adam Neumann
    WeWork isn’t a tech company; it’s a soap opera - The Verge
    What Happened at We? Why WeWork Postponed Its IPO
    No, WeWork Isn’t a Tech Company. Here’s Why That Matters
    When Is Photoshop for iPad Coming Out? Features And Details. - Bloomberg
    Daring Fireball: On the Upcoming Photoshop for iPad
    Adobe is reportedly bringing Illustrator to the iPad in 2020 - The Verge
    Final Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer promises an epic battle - Polygon
    249: Do Your Worst Oct 17, 2019

    Simone the traitor is back from Canada to discuss Google's Pixel event with Christina and Brianna, who have never done anything wrong in their lives. We've got opinions on the Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4 and 4XL, and of course Google Nest updates. Next, it's an official Rocket iPhone 11 review from Brianna and Simone! Finally, the $200 device that will play all your old GameBoy cartridges. It's Rocket, baby!

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    Here's everything Google announced at the Pixel 4 event
    Pixel 4 event was bad — but Apple could still learn something from Google | iMore
    Google Pixel 4 event: all of the rumors, news, and announcements - The Verge
    Pixelbook Go: Google’s latest laptop is a budget-oriented Chromebook - The Verge
    Google Pixelbook Go vs. other Chromebooks: specs comparison - The Verge
    Pixel 4 vs. the competition: The camera battle intensifies
    Analogue announces Pocket, $199 portable for Game Boy games - Polygon
    248: Reverse Porn Oct 10, 2019

    Simone is in Canada, so Bri and Christina spend way too much time nerding out over the Microsoft Surface event, the drama happening with Blizzard and Hong Kong, and dissecting the Joker.

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    Microsoft Surface event: Surface Duo Phone, Pro 7, Pro X, Laptop 3, Earbuds, Neo - The Verge
    Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 3 with a new 15-inch model and USB-C - The Verge
    Microsoft Surface Neo first look: the future of Windows 10X is dual-screen - The Verge
    Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: The $2,000 Phone of the Future Is Here—Please Don’t Break It - WSJ
    Blizzard's Hong Kong Missteps Prove Video Games Aren't Neutral
    Blizzard Sets Off Backlash for Penalizing Hearthstone Gamer in Hong Kong - The New York Times
    Blizzard Employees Staged a Walkout to Protest Banned Pro-Hong Kong Gamer
    The China Cultural Clash – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    The Real Threat of ‘Joker’ Is Hiding in Plain Sight - The New York Times
    ‘Joker’ Review: Are You Kidding Me? - The New York Times
    Movie Mixtape: 6 Movies to Watch With Joker – /Film
    247: A Big Whoopsy Oct 03, 2019

    First, an update on Simone's iPhone! Or… is it Simone's iPhone? Next we've got updates on iOS13's less-than-stellar launch, and Mark Zuckerberg's leaked Facebook Q&A. Oh yeah, and Brianna is being sued by Alex Jones.

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    InfoWars' Alex Jones Is Suing Massachusetts Candidate Brianna Wu
    iOS 13 review: dark mode, a new Photos app, and bugs - The Verge
    Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
    Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
    'Grindstone' Is a Perfect Puzzler to Showcase Apple Arcade's Promise - VICE
    Apple Arcade’s fixer-upper game isn’t short on irony - Polygon
    In leaked audio, Mark Zuckerberg rallies Facebook against critics, competitors, and Elizabeth Warren - The Verge
    Christina Warren on Twitter: "I’m not necessarily in favor of breaking up big tech companies, but rhetoric like this from a CEO — when you absolutely know he knew his comments would leak — is dangerous. https://t.co/oszn1J5hlF" / Twitter
    Visa, Mastercard, Others Reconsider Involvement in Facebook's Libra Network - WSJ
    First Birds of Prey trailer gives Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn her due - Polygon
    Untitled Goose Game reveals the true power fantasy all gamers want - Polygon
    Wilmot’s Warehouse review: Chaotic zen - Polygon
    246: Gateway Smart Speaker Sep 27, 2019

    With a host of new Amazon products, and some updates to Oculus Quest, surely we won't have time to talk about Apple stuff this week! Right?

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    The top 8 Echo products Amazon announced today - The Verge
    Amazon event 2019: Echo Buds, Frames, Loop, Eero, Studio, Ring camera, and Alexa updates - The Verge
    Echo Studio: Amazon’s first high-end smart speaker - The Verge
    Oculus Quest will get hand-tracking, Oculus Link to play Rift PC games | VentureBeat
    Facebook announces Horizon, a VR massive-multiplayer world | TechCrunch
    Class Action Park - Documentary Film About The World's Most Dangerous & Insane Amusement Park
    The Most Insane Amusement Park Ever (Full Length) - video dailymotion
    245: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade Sep 19, 2019

    It's iPHONE REVIEW WEEK here on Rocket! Who's upgrading? Who's staying behind? Find out here and only here. Next, the Sega Genesis Mini is coming out and miracle of miracles, it looks… good? Did Sega make a good hardware product again? Last of all, a few words on MoviePass, may it rest in pieces.

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    iPhone 11 Pro review: the BEST camera on a phone - YouTube
    IPhone 11 and 11 Pro Review: Thinking Differently in the Golden Age of Smartphones - The New York Times
    iPhone 11 review: the phone most people should buy - YouTube
    Sega Genesis Mini review: Sega is ready to take its legacy seriously - Polygon
    Amazon | メガドラタワー ミニ | ゲーム
    MoviePass is shutting down September 14th - The Verge
    Former MoviePass Chairman Ted Farnsworth Trying to Buy Failing Company – Variety
    MoviePass Chief Explains His Bid for Failed Subscription Service – Variety
    MoviePass Scandal: Unethical (and Maybe Even Illegal) Behavior – /Film
    Former MoviePass Chairman Ted Farnsworth Trying to Buy Failing Company – Variety
    Real losers in MoviePass story were retail investors, not VCs - Business Insider
    244: #christinashaming Sep 11, 2019

    Simone is back from marathon rehearsals to talk about this MARATHON APPLE EVENT! Iphones, iPads, subscription services… it's all here! And it's all fine! Next, it's a 20-year retrospective on the Dreamcast from resident olds, Brianna and Christina. And finally, the second part of our interview with Rachel Williams, author of My Friend Anna.

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    Apple Arcade price, release date, games announced at Apple event - Polygon
    Apple TV Plus: price, release date announced at Apple event - Polygon
    Apple Arcade’s 100+ games lineup includes new titles from Ubisoft, Sega - Polygon
    New 10.2-inch iPad: Apple unveils its next $329 tablet - The Verge
    Apple Watch Series 5: hands-on with the new generation smartwatch - The Verge
    Apple Watch Series 5 has an always-on display and comes in titanium or ceramic finishes - The Verge
    Apple Watch Series 5 tech specs
    Apple details new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro - Polygon
    Christina Warren on Twitter
    The Dreamcast predicted everything about modern consoles
    The Sega Dreamcast Changed My Life
    Pour One Out for the Dreamcast, Sega's Awesome, Quirky, Gone-Too-Soon Console - ExtremeTech
    Rachel DeLoache Williams
    Amazon.com: My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress (9781982114091): Rachel DeLoache Williams: Books
    “As an Added Bonus, She Paid for Everything”: My Bright-Lights Misadventure with a Magician of Manhattan | Vanity Fair
    How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People
    243: Anna Delvey is Not Our Friend Sep 05, 2019

    In tech news, Android 10 is out and we have thoughts. Next week is Apple’s big iPhone event, and we go over the rumors -- both new and outstanding -- and give our take on what we’ll see. And smack in the middle of the show, we have the first part of our two-part interview with Rachel DeLoache Willliams, author of “My Friend Anna” and former friend/victim of Rocket patron saint Anna Delvey. Suffice to say, Anna Delvey is no longer our friend.

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    Android 10 officially released for Google Pixel phones - The Verge
    Google Gives up Sweets: New OS Is Just Called Android 10 | WIRED
    The Essential Phone is already being updated to Android 10 - The Verge
    Samsung Is Supposedly Working on a Much Cooler Folding Phone
    Rachel DeLoache Williams
    Amazon.com: My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress (9781982114091): Rachel DeLoache Williams: Books
    “As an Added Bonus, She Paid for Everything”: My Bright-Lights Misadventure with a Magician of Manhattan | Vanity Fair
    How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People
    iPhone 11 Pro Plus Max: all the rumors about Apple’s 2019 iPhone event - The Verge
    Apple could add sleep tracking to the next Apple Watch - The Verge
    242: Disney Owns Our Culture Aug 29, 2019

    We're taking a Disney detour for most of the show this week, covering the streaming and park news out of D23. Then we discuss what to expect from Apple's September event: new iPhones, and a Macbook refresh that hopefully won't cost as much as a night in the Star Wars hotel!

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    Disney Plus at D23 2019: Marvel, Star Wars, and everything we learned - Polygon
    Disney, CBS, AT&T Mergers Are Heralds of Media's Grim Future
    The first Mandalorian trailer brings a little Mad Max to Star Wars - The Verge
    Disney Marvel land: Spider-Man and Black Panther rides, opens in 2020 - Polygon
    Disney unveils full Star Wars hotel plans, pricing, but no opening date - Polygon
    Report: Apple will unveil overhauled MacBook Pro, “Pro” iPhones this fall | Ars Technica
    241: Rose Gold Collection Aug 22, 2019

    This is the dawning of the Age of Apple Services, and we finally have a price point for Apple Arcade! But is it appealing enough? Next, WeWork has filed an IPO and it's BANANAS. Let's dig in. Finally, those rascals at Snap are at it again, with the third round of Spectacles!

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    Apple reportedly ups TV spending by $5 billion to compete with Amazon and Netflix - The Verge
    Apple reportedly ups TV spending by $5 billion to compete with Amazon and Netflix - The Verge
    Porsche’s Taycan will be the first car with a built-in Apple Music app - The Verge
    Exclusive: Apple Arcade hands-on with early access games [Video]
    S-1
    WeWork Analyst Warns IPO Filing a ‘Masterpiece of Obfuscation’ - Bloomberg
    WeWork's IPO documents baffled an analyst who specializes in evaluating companies preparing to go public | Markets Insider
    WeWork files its S-1 prospectus for giant IPO, revenue, cash flow - Business Insider
    The WeWork IPO – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    First Look: Snap’s Sleeker and Chicer Spectacles 3 | Vogue
    Troilus & Cressida Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
    240: MoviePass II: The Return Aug 15, 2019

    The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus phones are here and they are huge. And even though Simone isn’t here, we still have to discuss the latest blockbuster reporting in the MoviePass scam. Viva MoviePass! Finally, Brianna and Christina interview attorney and author Carrie Goldberg whose new book, “Nobody’s Victim” is in stores now.

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    Samsung Galaxy Note 10: two sizes, new S Pen, and DeX on your laptop - The Verge
    Why the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 doesn’t have a headphone jack - The Verge
    Samsung didn’t mention Bixby once during its entire Galaxy Note 10 event - The Verge
    Microsoft and Samsung partner to bridge Android and Windows closer together - The Verge
    Rise and fall of MoviePass, Hollywood disrupter: investigation - Business Insider
    Nobody's Victim: Fighting Psychos, Stalkers, Pervs, and Trolls - Kindle edition by Carrie Goldberg, Jeannine Amber. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
    Fighting Harassers and Stalkers on the Web, in Court and in Print - The New York Times
    Home - Sexual Assault, Stalking, Blackmail, Online Harassment Lawyers | C.A.Goldberg | Carrie Goldberg
    239: JUNK FOOD Aug 08, 2019

    It's the first anniversary of TikTok, and finally time for us to stop being late on it! Let's talk about what makes this video app distinct from Vine and Musical.ly. Next, 8Chan has been taken offline (for now) in the wake of the shooting in El Paso. Here's how that happened. Finally, a hard segue into talking about donuts.

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    TikTok’s a year old, when will its creators make money? - The Verge
    TikTok owner ByteDance confirms plans to produce a smartphone - The Verge
    TikTok turns one: the top hashtags (and happenings) of the past 12 months - The Verge
    TikTok, The Internet's Hottest Meme Breeding Ground, Turns 1 : NPR
    Terminating Service for 8Chan
    Why banning hate sites is so hard - The Verge
    How Disabling 8chan Became Cloudflare's Job - The Atlantic
    Krispy Kreme serving Reese's filled doughnuts this week
    238: Uncool Hacks Jul 31, 2019

    Simone and Christina tuck into a hearty meal of Apple earnings, and this week's Capital One hack. Raise your hand if you're affected! Finally our beloved hosts talk their way into a third topic, and it's William Shatner's reactions to Outlander shipping, which really comes out of left field.

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    Six Colors on Twitter: "iPhone revenue: still huge, but down for third straight quarter..."
    The iPhone now makes up less than half of Apple’s business - The Verge
    Apple Arcade - Apple
    Massive Capital One breach exposes personal info of 100 million Americans - The Verge
    A Hacker Stole Capital One Data on 106 Million Customers, and the FBI Says She Tweeted About It
    Paige Thompson, Suspect in Capital One Data Breach, Left a Trail Online - The New York Times
    Paige Thompson, Capital One hacker suspect, left a digital trail - The Washington Post
    ‘I’m Never Coming Back,’ the Woman at the Center of the Capital One Heist Warned Friends - The New York Times
    The TV drama Outlander. A fantasy relationship. William Shatner. And the online fan war that unites them all. - Vox
    William Shatner: My Problem With Twitter's Verified Accounts
    237: A First! Jul 25, 2019

    Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it's … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! We're still workshopping the sound effects on that one. But what about those rumored new iPhones, eh? Then, it's all the trailers Simone didn't watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys.

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    The Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con drift problem, explained - The Verge
    Joy-Con Drift Is Becoming A Real Problem On The Switch
    Nintendo will reportedly fix Joy-Con drift for free, even out of warranty - The Verge
    Joy-Con drift leads to class-action lawsuit against Nintendo - Polygon
    Baba Is You review: one of the best puzzle games in years - Polygon
    Mario Maker 2 is the perfect game for the age of YouTube and Twitch - Polygon
    Apple to release three 'iPhone 11' models this fall- 9to5Mac
    This year’s iPhone should be the last with Lightning - The Verge
    Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C)
    236: We're Riled Up Jul 18, 2019

    FaceApp is back and (maybe) sending your photos to spies, Zoom stepped in it, and the myth of the 10x Engineer.

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    FaceApp is back and so are privacy concerns - The Verge
    Democrats call for FaceApp to be investigated because it comes from Russia - The Verge
    Zoom Zero Day: 4+ Million Webcams & maybe an RCE? Just get them to visit your website!
    Serious Zoom security flaw could let websites hijack Mac cameras - The Verge
    Response to Video-On Concern - Zoom Blog
    Daring Fireball: Apple Is Sending Out Another Silent Update To Fix the Webcam Flaw in Zoom’s Partner Apps
    Shekhar Kirani on Twitter: "10x engineers ..."
    Brianna Wu on Twitter: "@skirani I don’t like your thread for many reasons ..."
    1x Engineer
    GitHub - cutenode/1x.engineer: The official website of 1x Engineers around the world
    We fired our top talent. Best decision we ever made.
    Episode 68: The Rise of the Cloud-First Generation with Christina Warren | Screaming in the Cloud
    235: Farewell, MacBook Jul 11, 2019

    Apple has killed off the 12-inch MacBook, may it rest in peace. Meanwhile, Nintendo has introduced a new baby Switch for babies, called the Switch Lite! Finally, the new Charlie's Angels movie looks rad as hell.

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    Apple has made shopping for MacBooks simple again - The Verge
    Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels
    Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac
    Nintendo Switch Lite: price, specs, release date, Pokémon console, more - Polygon
    Nintendo says the Switch Lite isn’t going to replace the 3DS - The Verge
    Nintendo Switch Lite announced: cheaper, smaller Switch launches Sept. - Polygon
    234: What Did We Say About Rocket Rules Jul 04, 2019

    Rocket rules apply, both to Jony Ive leaving Apple, and Simone being at San Diego Comic-Con! Also, we discuss Vice's article about Google Jigsaw's troubled inner workings, and the latest drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun.

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    Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple | WIRED
    Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple, but His Departure Started Long Ago - WSJ
    Google’s Jigsaw Was Supposed to Save the Internet. Behind the Scenes, It Became a Toxic Mess - VICE
    Taylor Swift Vs. Scooter Braun: Inside the Big Machine-Ithaca Deal – Variety
    Subscribe to read | Financial Times
    What Is Taylor Swift’s Endgame in the Big Machine Battle? – Variety
    233: Apple Rumor Klaxon Jun 27, 2019

    On this episode of Rocket you'll be able to beta test our new Apple Rumor klaxon (patented). Yep, we're talking about the ARM-based Mac rumors! Next up, there's a new Raspberry Pi model out there and everyone is excited. Lastly, what would 2019 be without another grim workplace story? This week it's Jason Schreier's report on the QA team with Treyarch.

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    Apple Hires ARM's Lead CPU Architect Amid Rumors of ARM-Based Macs as Early as 2020 - MacRumors
    The Raspberry Pi 4 launch site runs on a Pi 4 cluster | Ars Technica
    Raspberry Pi 4 on sale now from $35 - Raspberry Pi
    Raspberry Pi 4 Review: The New Gold Standard for Single-Board Computing - Tom's Hardware
    The Human Cost Of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
    232: Centralizing Decentralized Currency Jun 20, 2019

    Simone is back, just in time to discuss Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, and its implications for the global financial system. Yay! Then, a cute refresh on PowerPoint and Excel. FInally, the Spice Girl drama that was laid to rest after 20 years.

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    Facebook prepares to shake up the finance world | Revue
    Facebook’s cryptocurrency has a trust problem - The Verge
    Facebook’s Calibra is a secret weapon for monetizing its new cryptocurrency - The Verge
    Excel for iPhone now lets you take a picture of a spreadsheet and import it - The Verge
    PowerPoint will listen to rehearsals to help you stop swearing and stuttering - The Verge
    Geri says sorry for leaving the Spice Girls 21 years ago / Twitter
    231: The Planet is on Fire Jun 13, 2019

    It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so we wanted to talk about stuff we like and not stuff that makes us angry. This week, Bri and Christina cover E3 2019 -- and they don’t even get into all the news, there was just that much of it. They also talk about the spate of amazing summer TV on the air right now and finally, discuss the current career renaissance of Keanu Reeves.

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    A closer look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s ultra-realistic characters - Polygon
    Final Fantasy 8 Remastered coming to PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One - Polygon
    E3 2019 press conference livestreams, trailers, and news - Polygon
    Nintendo at E3 2019: Animal Crossing Switch details and Smash Bros. DLC characters - Polygon
    Konami Announces The Turbografx-16 Mini
    Xbox at E3 2019: the biggest announcements, trailers, and games - Polygon
    Best Upcoming New TV Shows in Summer 2019
    Marvel's Jessica Jones | Netflix Official Site
    PSA: The Original Run of Veronica Mars Hits Hulu July 1st
    Big Little Lies - Official Website for the HBO Series - HBO.com
    Keanu Reeves Showered With Praise For Basic Human Decency
    Keanu Reeves Was ‘Blown Away’ By Fan Reaction to E3 Appearance – Variety
    Xbox E3 2019: Microsoft Went To Extreme Lengths To Keep Keanu Reeves A Secret At Its Press Conference
    E3 2019: Keanu Reeves Plays An Important Role In Cyberpunk 2077's Story
    230: Buy Christina a Mac Pro Jun 06, 2019

    This week, Bri and Christina cover WWDC, which includes the new Mac Pro, iOS 13, iPad OS, SwiftUI and more. YouTube did bad things but rather than talk about that, we focused on the finer things in life, like Xbox’s new body spray.

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    Mac Pro - Apple
    Why Apple’s Expensive Monitor Is Worth It | Fstoppers
    Apple WWDC 2019: the 9 biggest moments - The Verge
    Apple iPadOS for iPad: new home screen, multitasking improvements, and more - The Verge
    Apple unveils new macOS update with iPad apps - The Verge
    Apple Developer
    Microsoft is making Xbox body wash - The Verge
    229: Infrastructure Weak May 30, 2019

    This week! An update on Huawei, and more depressing news out of Facebook as a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi sparks content and conversation. Next, a tiny yellow handheld called Playdate is getting tech-lovers hyped up! And finally, we would've talked about Pokemon Sleep… if reviews of the Millenium Falcon ride at Disneyland Galaxy's Edge hadn't dropped.

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    Huawei Revs Up Its U.S. Lawsuit, With the Media in Mind - The New York Times
    Facebook should do more to stop malicious propaganda videos - The Verge
    Why the Slowed-Down Pelosi Video Isn't Fake to Facebook - The Atlantic
    Panic’s new handheld games device Playdate looks adorable & innovative - Polygon
    Daring Fireball: Playdate
    Playdate & the LA Zine Fest, weird games, and what it means for “Playdate” to lose its name…
    Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run review: Star Wars Land’s ride wows - Polygon
    228: Piece of Dust May 23, 2019

    Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest is freakin' awesome and there's no reason not to buy one if you want untethered VR.

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    The case against Huawei, explained - The Verge
    Microsoft stays silent on potential Huawei Windows ban - The Verge
    ARM cuts ties with Huawei, threatening future chip designs - The Verge
    The Trump administration owes the public answers about its restrictions on Huawei - The Washington Post
    Apple’s new MacBook keyboard fix is reassuring and worrying at the same time - The Verge
    Apple tweaks its troubled MacBook keyboard design, expands repair program - The Verge
    Apple updates top-end MacBook Pros with tweaked keyboard and faster processors - The Verge
    Oculus Quest review: Virtual reality no longer needs a PC - Polygon
    227: Hot Terminal May 16, 2019

    Christina and Simone discuss last week's Microsoft Build. Then, the Apple v. Pepper lawsuit has moved into the next stage… what'll happen? A new vulnerability in Intel chips has been discovered and fixed. And finally, it wouldn't be a Simone and Christina show without some YouTuber drama.

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    How Apple’s Supreme Court loss could change the way you buy apps - The Verge
    New secret-spilling flaw affects almost every Intel chip since 2011 | TechCrunch
    James Charles, From ‘CoverBoy’ to Canceled - The New York Times
    226: Oppression Team May 09, 2019

    Brianna and Simone tackle Facebook's developer conference, F8, as well as Google I/O. Last up, Bri promotes the latest and greatest Kickstarter scam.

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    The 8 biggest announcements from the Google I/O 2019 keynote - The Verge
    Android Auto gets a big UI revamp | Ars Technica
    Google will soon let you auto-delete your location tracking data - The Verge
    Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera - The Verge
    Google announces the Nest Hub Max, a new home device with a camera - The Verge
    Human Contact Is Now a Luxury Good - The New York Times
    Android Q’s Live Caption feature adds real-time subtitles to any video you watch - The Verge
    Facebook dating: ‘secret crushes’ feature lets you can see which friends are thirsting after you - The Verge
    225: I've Got A Dog Clicker May 03, 2019

    The future promises quantum computing and vertical TVs, but do they matter? Then Anna Delvey and T-Pain.

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    Fear the Man in the Middle? This company wants to sell quantum key distribution | Ars Technica
    Samsung thinks millennials want vertical TVs - The Verge
    ‘Anna Delvey,’ Fake Heiress: 7 Bizarre Highlights From Her Trial - The New York Times
    Fake Heiress Who Swindled N.Y.’s Elite Is Found Guilty - The New York Times
    T-Pain gives Dark Souls a second chance - YouTube
    Microsoft Build 2019 Developer Conference May 6-8 Seattle, WA
    Bits Of //build
    224: Conspiracy Entrepreneurs Apr 25, 2019

    The Rocket Rule is not a conspiracy. This week we discuss Samsung's FOLD FIASCO, which happened a few days after we recorded Rocket last week, sad face. Then Anna Merlan, author of Republic of Lies, joins us to talk about conspiracy theories and their rise in popularity! Finally, it's the Game Boy's 30th Anniversary. We're old!

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    Samsung Galaxy Fold review: broken dream - The Verge
    Samsung Delays Release of Galaxy Fold Smartphone - WSJ
    Galaxy Fold review: A lot of money for a prototype
    Samsung Delays the Release of Its Galaxy Fold Smartphone | WIRED
    Anna Merlan's 'Republic of Lies' Explores Society's Fixation With Conspiracy Theories : NPR
    The 30 greatest Game Boy games - Polygon
    Gameboy Advance GBA & DS English translation by GameBoyFanBoy
    Custom Modded Gameboys and Unique Gaming by gamechangermods
    223: Aunt Becky is Going to Jail Apr 18, 2019

    This week, Simone is off in LA being fabulous, so Bri and Christina take over the show. After some quick follow-up to last week’s show, Christina and Bri discuss the early responses to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold. Surprisingly, reviewer’s don’t hate it. Christina still says she’s not buying one. She’s probably lying. Then, they tackle the highs and lows of science. The high: we got an image of a black hole! The low: one of the scientists on the team that achieved this feat was harassed off the internet. Because the internet. Bri and Christina then segue to talk about rumors of a Microsoft Surface AirPods competitor, and chat about how they use AirPods and wireless earbuds in general. And finally, two of our favorite crooked celebrities, Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) and Allison Mack are back in the news and totally going to jail.

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    Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold: more than just a concept - The Verge
    Samsung Galaxy Fold: Still some creases to iron out - The Washington Post
    Samsung Galaxy Fold First Look: Hands On With the Folding Phone | WIRED
    Damn, Could the Samsung Galaxy Fold Be Worth It?
    How Katie Bouman Accidentally Became the Face of the Black Hole Project - The New York Times
    Trolls are harassing a scientist who helped photograph a black hole - The Verge
    Microsoft could take on Apple’s AirPods with wireless Surface earbuds - The Verge
    Powerbeats Pro - Beats by Dre
    Lori Loughlin Pleads Not Guilty In College Cheating Scandal : NPR
    Allison Mack of ‘Smallville’ Pleads Guilty in Case of Nxivm ‘Sex Cult’ Where Women Were Branded - The New York Times
    Escaping NXIVM | CBC News
    222: The Cursed Episode Apr 11, 2019

    This week Christina joins Simone in New York for a boatload of technical problems (more than you even know), but also a discussion about Australia's legislation to criminalize social media platform owners for violent video content. Then Brianna interviews fellow Relay member Dan Moren about his new book, The Bayern Agenda! Finally, Christina has been reading Ladies Who Punch, a tell-all book about The View, and we're rehashing the Barbara Walters vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck fight like ten years later.

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    Australia could jail social media execs for showing violence - The Washington Post
    Cover story and Q&A | Dan Moren
    Amazon.com: Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of "The View" eBook: Ramin Setoodeh: Kindle Store
    'F--- That!' Elisabeth Hasselbeck Backstage Meltdown on 'The View' Leaks Online - YouTube
    221: Janties! Apr 04, 2019

    DO YOU KNOW THE GOSPEL OF JANTIES? Well, you will. Then we're covering Jason Schreier's barn-burner of a story on Bioware's flawed Anthem development. Next up, details about the Apple Card have been dissected on TechCrunch and some hosts may have changed their opinions. Finally, does the HBO documentary on Theranos measure up against the stiff competition of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and The Dropout by Rebecca Jarvis? Find out!

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    Denim underwear is riling up Twitter. Would you wear $300 'janties'?
    How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong
    Bioware, the press is not your enemy - Polygon
    How Apple Card works | TechCrunch
    The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley | Documentaries | HBO
    220: She's in Dubai Mar 28, 2019

    Nothing will stop Christina from talking about the Apple Event, not even an 8-hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean. We cover Apple's credit card, Apple News+, the new Apple TV ideas and also Apple Arcade. Next, what is Europe doing with its internet laws? Ridiculous things. Finally, the Spice Girls are back in the news for the best reason possible.

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    Apple TV Plus: all the news on Apple’s streaming service - The Verge
    Everything we know so far about how the Apple Card works - The Verge
    Apple News Plus is a fine way to read magazines, but a disappointment to anyone wishing for a real boost for the news business » Nieman Journalism Lab
    Apple launches $9.99 Apple News Plus with more than 300 magazines - The Verge
    Apple Arcade wants to slay the free-to-play monster iOS helped create - The Verge
    Apple Arcade has game developers excited, but questions remain - The Verge
    Apple TV+ makes Facebook Watch look like a joke | TechCrunch
    Apple announces Apple TV Plus video subscription service - The Verge
    EU’s Parliament Signs Off on Disastrous Internet Law: What Happens Next? | Electronic Frontier Foundation
    Europe is splitting the internet into three - The Verge
    Europe’s controversial overhaul of online copyright receives final approval - The Verge
    Mel B Is Going to Single-Handedly Sell Out This Spice Girls Stadium Tour, Huh? | Vanity Fair
    Simone de Rochefort @ PAX EAST! on Twitter: "Please believe that this will be less of an organized fan event and more of us hanging out in a bar waiting for people to say hi"
    219: Banjo Is Free Mar 21, 2019

    All the GDC and Apple news is hitting hard this week! There are new iPads, new AirPods, and Stadia, Google's new streaming service! Bri is at GDC and she has her eye on some upcoming games. Lastly, Netflix is in the news for cancelling beloved sitcom One Day At A Time.

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    Tavi Gevinson Tweets Elizabeth Holmes Impression: VIDEO
    Today’s AirPods launch underscores Apple’s latest AirPower misfire - The Verge
    Apple's clever (and kind of risky) plan to dominate the week before its big event
    Apple launches 10.5-inch iPad Air and iPad mini with Pencil support
    Apple updates 21.5 and 27-inch iMacs with six-core Intel processors
    Apple requires all new apps and updates to support iPhone XS Max and new iPad Pro from March 27 - 9to5Mac
    Apple is jumping into streaming video with a huge library of shows and films - The Verge
    Google announces Stadia, a new game streaming platform - Polygon
    Netflix’s Show Cancellations: The Metrics Behind the Heartbreaks – Variety
    218: Side Door Mar 14, 2019

    What a busy and marvelous week. Senator Warren made a policy proposal on Medium to break up companies that, like Amazon and Apple, make over 25 billion dollars and sell apps on platforms they control. You know we have things to say about that. Next, a review of Samsung's smaller phone, the S10E. And finally, the college scam you've all been waiting for.

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    Elizabeth Warren's break-up plan for Amazon, Facebook could be the dawn of a new era of antitrust reform
    Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Apple, too - The Verge
    Where Warren’s Wrong – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Here’s how we can break up Big Tech – Team Warren – Medium
    The Case - Time to Play Fair
    Facebook’s Data Deals Are Under Criminal Investigation - The New York Times
    Samsung Galaxy S10E review: short, not shortchanged - The Verge
    Everything to Know About the College Cheating Scam
    217: Rogue One Two Mar 07, 2019

    Brianna and Simone GO ROGUE. We're talking about the general state of living games — games that provide their publishers with revenue until the next big thing comes out. Then, Brianna chats with genuine futurist Amy Webb about her new book and the AI of the future. Finally, YouTube tackles, not for the first time, its problems with child exploitation.

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    Anthem’s story design doesn’t live up to BioWare’s standards - Polygon
    Anthem players say the game is crashing their PS4s - Polygon
    Fallout 76 is a clown fiesta of a game, and that’s why I keep coming back - Polygon
    Amazon.com: The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity eBook: Amy Webb: Kindle Store
    YouTube is disabling comments on almost all videos featuring children - The Verge
    YouTube still can’t stop child predators in its comments - The Verge
    YouTube Creator Blog: More updates on our actions related to the safety of minors on YouTube
    Trolls are lying about child porn to try to get YouTube channels taken down - The Verge
    How pinball gave video games their bad reputation - YouTube
    Brianna Wu for Congress 2020
    216: We're Not Buying Them Feb 28, 2019

    This week the show is a bad sandwich. First up, awesome tech news: Huawei and Samsung's foldable phones, and the Hololens 2! Next, the rotten meat that is Facebook's content moderation working conditions. But then we have an update on The Life of Elizabeth Holmes from Vanity Fair. Everything's coming up Rocket!

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    Quote of the Day: "If you're independently wealthy, or this is how you choose to spend your money, I won't judge you. I'm not buying this because it passes the threshold of what I will piss money away on." - Christina Warren, 2019

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    Huawei Mate X hands-on: our foldable future - The Verge
    Samsung’s foldable phone is the $1,980 Galaxy Fold - The Verge
    HoloLens 2: inside Microsoft's new headset - YouTube
    Huawei’s Mate X foldable phone is a thinner 5G rival to the Galaxy Fold - The Verge
    J.Sack on Twitter: "I was a former 'Content Analyst' for over 4 years monitoring Twitter and have a few things to say about this. Thread:… https://t.co/u983YRqsdT"
    Our Commitment to Our Content Reviewers | Facebook Newsroom
    The secret lives of Facebook moderators in America - The Verge
    The Human Toll of Protecting the Internet from the Worst of Humanity | The New Yorker
    “She Never Looks Back”: Inside Elizabeth Holmes’s Final Months at Theranos | Vanity Fair
    215: Oculus Rift Tea Time Feb 21, 2019

    Special guest Blake J. Harris joins us this episode. Blake is the author of The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, out now from HarperCollins. Tune in to learn what our SECRET SEGMENT is! Lastly, Samsung has finally revealed the Fold, their $1,980 foldable phone.

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    An Excerpt from The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality by Blake J. Harris - IGN
    214: The 24th Time Zone Feb 14, 2019

    Christina is in AUSTRALIA for Microsoft Ignite! Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is all over the news and it's time for a serious discussion of cybersecurity and nudes. Next up, Apple's proposed Apple News paid tier seems like a bum deal for publishers! Lastly, it's the 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy 8, a game that maybe isn't as bad as it's supposed to be.

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    Bezos, National Enquirer Story Raises Cybersecurity Questions - YouTube
    Jeff Bezos made Medium cool for once - The Verge
    Jeff Bezos investigation finds Lauren Sanchez’s brother leaked information to Enquirer, source says - Los Angeles Times
    Apple’s new deal for journalism should send publishers running - The Verge
    Publishers Chafe at Apple’s Terms for Subscription News Service - WSJ
    Why I’m still thinking about Final Fantasy 8, 20 years later - Polygon
    213: Our Favorite Things Feb 07, 2019

    Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. She's the resident expert, producing and hosting the podcast The Dropout for ABC. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple, as Deirdre O'Brien takes over a SVP of Retail + People. Then, the SS7 exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe. Finally Christina, Brianna, and Simone also discuss the massive media layoffs that hit this month.

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    The Dropout by ABC News on Apple Podcasts
    How Elizabeth Holmes sold the idea of Theranos to employees, investors: Nightline Part 1/2 - YouTube
    Carolina Milanesi on Twitter
    Retail is broken. Angela Ahrendts has a plan
    Angela Ahrendts departing Apple in April, Deirdre O’Brien named SVP of Retail + People - 9to5Mac
    Criminals Are Tapping into the Phone Network Backbone to Empty Bank Accounts - Motherboard
    212: Tiny Screws Jan 31, 2019

    Jeff Hwang rejoins us to discuss Apple's troubling week. A FaceTime bug allows users to eavesdrop in group calls, and a New York Times report details the company's difficulties manufacturing the Mac Pro on American soil. Finally, the Resident Evil 2 remake is OUT and Bri is LOVING IT.

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    Apple sales revenue fell billions in China, wiping out other gains - The Verge
    Serious FaceTime bug allows you to listen remotely before anyone answers — Apple to fix ‘later this week’ - The Verge
    How Apple could miss a privacy-invading FaceTime security flaw - The Verge
    A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’ - The New York Times
    Resident Evil 2 review: The new world of survival horror - Polygon
    How Resident Evil 2 fell apart, then became one of Capcom’s biggest hits - Polygon
    Resident Evil 2 review - The Verge
    211: Suckville 9 to 5 Jan 24, 2019

    Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn't good. Finally, we've all had a chance to watch both Fyre Festival documentaries. Find out what we think!

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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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    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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    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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    Apple warns on Q1 results
    CNBC Now on Twitter: "EXCLUSIVE: After cutting Q1 expectations, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells CNBC that the shortfall is primarily in Greater China as trade tensions put pressure on the Chinese economy https://t.co/iOf79ebo17… https://t.co/r6Hng71o8p"
    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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    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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    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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    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
    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
    Kevin on Twitter: "@_RocketFM I have completed Podcast Wall 2.0! With your help, I now have a lovely orbit, with a certain request in the lowest and top :) @Spacekatgal @doomquasar @film_girl… https://t.co/xJmS4Anhbi"
    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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    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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    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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    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
    /r/MoviePassClub/
    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."
    /r/moviepass/
    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
    Fool for You by Samantha M. Derr
    Sparkwood by Daria Defore
    Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue
    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
    Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue
    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
    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
    iphone 6 cases,iPhone 5 cases, iphone cases, fashion iphone cases - kate spade new york
    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"
    Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
    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
    Channel 9: Videos for developers from the people building Microsoft Products & Services
    Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
    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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    Guest Starring:

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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
    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
    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

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    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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    Links and Show Notes

    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
    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.

    Guest Starring:

    Mikah Sargent

    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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    Guest Starring:

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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
    Top 10 Questions About No Man's Sky - SEO Play Episode 1 - YouTube
    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

    Jump down to Section 57.10.

    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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    Links and Show Notes

    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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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple - Press Info - Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results
    Kanye West proves why Twitter really matters
    Wall Street slashes $560 million from Twitter's value after executive exodus
    How Facebook Squashed Twitter - Stratechery by Ben Thompson
    Earnings - Facebook
    Starry.com
    Aereo founder introduces new wireless broadband service
    Cartoon Cast - a podcast from The Incomparable
    Latest World Headline News, Breaking News - Newsy®
    54: The Faceless Protagonist Jan 21, 2016

    This week, the Rocket trio discuss Crave, Brave and Music Memos, which unfortunately kind of messed up that rhyme.

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    Links and Show Notes

    An hour inside the app that brings your YA romance novel boyfriend to life | The Verge
    Crave Romance on the App Store
    emily is away
    Cibele on Steam
    The Short Film That Takes Place Entirely Inside a Computer
    This new ad-blocker has a plan to pay publishers | The Verge
    With Brave Software, JavaScript’s Creator Is Building A Browser For The Ad-Blocked Future | TechCrunch
    Brave Software | Building a Better Web
    Music Memos is Apple's new, simple recording app | The Verge
    Apple launches Music Memos for iOS, adds live loops to GarageBand
    Pacemaker, our favorite DJ app, just got even better | The Verge
    Logic Pro X 10.2.1 Release Notes - Apple Support
    Suicide Squad - Official Trailer 1 [HD] - YouTube
    Membership - Relay FM
    53: Slowly Melting Into a Pile of Goo Jan 14, 2016

    This week on Rocket: earbuds from the future, VR porn and Mr. Robot.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Slick earbuds will let Coachella attendees experience the festival in a brand new way
    Revols earphones deliver a custom-fit in 60 seconds
    Wireless Earbuds | Powerbeats2 Wireless | Beats by Dre
    VR porn is here and it's scary how realistic it is
    Building for virtual reality? Don't forget about women | The Verge
    My favorite tech at CES was a smart fridge — but I'd never buy one
    Why Jacob Frye's Conflicts Make Him a Modern Hero - remeshed.com
    52: A Tank For Every Family Jan 07, 2016

    January is here, and that means its time for CES. This year, it brings new car tech, foldable displays, the Oculus Rift and weird appliances.

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    Links and Show Notes

    CES 2016: The Toaster-Fridge Awakens—in 4K HDR! | iMore
    5 thoughts on Faraday Future and its weird electric car concept - Fortune
    Faraday Future unveils concept supercar at CES 2016 - Jan. 5, 2016
    This is Faraday Future’s ridiculous 1,000-horsepower electric concept car | The Verge
    LG's rollable display is a crazy prototype from a still-distant future | The Verge
    The Oculus Rift was supposed to be cheaper — so what happened? | Polygon
    The $600 Oculus Rift is the end of an era | The Verge
    American Consumers Haven't Heard of Most Virtual Reality Headsets, Even Oculus - remeshed.com remeshed.com
    51: Kylo Ren is a Complete Millennial Dec 31, 2015

    Christina makes everyone jealous of her vacation and Simone has a family crisis before the Rocket crew get down to business and talk about Theranos, Twitter's new head of diversity, and — after the sounding of the spoiler horn — The Force Awakens.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Theranos’ proprietary tech wasn’t vetted by federal inspectors for two years | The Verge
    Twitter cracks down on harassment by rearranging paragraphs in its terms of service | The Verge
    Twitter still has a major problem with employee diversity | The Verge
    Thoughts on Diversity Part 2. Why Diversity is Difficult. — Tech Diversity Files — Medium
    50: Vapors of Memory Dec 23, 2015

    This week, Simone and Bri are joined by Marco Rogers to talk encryption, developing within constraints and some notable products that thrived — or died — in 2015.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Clover Health
    Marco Rogers (@polotek) | Twitter
    Tim Cook and Apple execs talk product design, encryption and what's next
    What's next for Apple? - CBS News
    Apple: UK surveillance bill 'threatens to hurt law-abiding citizens'
    Paris police find phone with unencrypted SMS saying “Let’s go, we’re starting” | Ars Technica
    « On est parti on commence » : le SMS trouvé dans le téléphone portable d’un membre du commando
    Brianza Wu on Twitter: "IMPORTANT REVOLUTION 60 UPDATE: https://t.co/IDXueSWQF1"
    How Often Do Americans Upgrade Their Smartphones? [Infographic] - Forbes
    RIP Rdio, Mailbox and other tech we lost in 2015
    Quip
    Dash for OS X - API Documentation Browser, Snippet Manager
    49: Messenger Dolphin Dec 17, 2015

    This week, Team Rocket talks Swagways and self-driving cars before having a conversation about the characters portrayed in Jessica Jones. (Don't worry, the spoiler horn is fired before it gets too serious.)

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    Links and Show Notes

    Hoverboard teardown: Inside a real Swagway
    Amazon removes all Swagway hoverboards from site
    IO HAWK - Intelligent Personal Mobility Device
    Amazon tells customers: Throw away unsafe 'hoverboards' - BBC News
    George Hotz Is Taking on Tesla by Himself

    George Hotz

    A Proposed California Law Would Require Drivers For Driverless Cars | TechCrunch
    48: Split the Cells Dec 10, 2015

    This week, the Rocket trio tackle's Apple's Smart Battery Case and its hump, the Apple TV and its App Store, before talking about SNL's recent skit about female tech reporters.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple's Smart Battery Case brings better battery life to the iPhone 6S
    Is Apple's Smart Battery Case so goofy because it was designed around Mophie's patents? | The Verge
    Antennagate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Editor's Notes: With Popular Games on the Apple TV App Store Making $100 a Day or Less, a Worrying Trend Appears | TouchArcade
    New apps show off Apple TV's bigger potential
    WTF, SNL. Way to set back female tech reporters
    Membership - Relay FM
    Rocket - Relay FM
    Drive A Tank - Tank Driving, Car Crushing, Machine Gun Shooting
    Cartoon Cast | Heaven for Me Might Be Inside a Pokéball (Episode 2)
    47: The Final SB Discussion Dec 03, 2015

    This week, Brianna, Simone and Christina are joined by Amy Jane Gruber and Guy English for a conversation about recent abusive events toward writers in the Apple community.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Amy Jane Gruber (@AmyJane) | Twitter
    Guy English (@gte) | Twitter
    Abuse Tourism — Medium
    A modern day ‘howcatchem’ — Medium
    Building Twenty — Samantha Bielefeld is Victor Johnson: The Story
    Welcome to hell: Apple vs. Google vs. Facebook and the slow death of the web | The Verge
    Pragmatic app pricing – Marco.org
    46: Curiosity and Wonder Nov 28, 2015

    Simone and Christina are joined by Nicole Lazzaro to talk about her upcoming VR game, "Follow the White Rabbit," before discussing Magic Leap's roadmap and PS4 Remote Play.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Nicole Lazzaro (@NicoleLazzaro) | Twitter
    Founder | XEODesign®
    Follow the White Rabbit™ Teaser with Gameplay - YouTube
    Research | XEODesign® | The 4 Keys to Fun
    Magic Leap's plan for the future used to be incredibly weird | The Verge
    How Magic Leap Is Secretly Creating a New Alternate Reality
    Vrse
    Jessica Jones (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb
    Shuhei Yoshida on Twitter: "Some people asked if we plan to provide Remote Play function to PC, and yes, we are indeed working on an official application for PC/Mac. :D"
    Sony is working on a PS4 Remote Play app for PC and Mac | The Verge
    Cartoon Cast - a podcast from The Incomparable
    Follow The White Rabbit Beta & Email Sign Up Survey
    45: Terminated in Adele’s Mouth Nov 21, 2015

    The iPad Pro is out, but there are lots of questions from a development perspective. Windows Phone is doing ... not well. Lastly, Adele's album isn't available for streaming, but that's not what killed Rdio.

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    Links and Show Notes

    The iPad Pro has an App Store problem | The Verge
    Paper & Pencil by FiftyThree
    Windows Phone market share plummets from 3% to 1.7% in a year
    Windows Phone is as good as dead
    Adele Is Said to Reject Streaming for ‘25’ - The New York Times
    The long, sad and totally predictable death of Rdio
    Prince: ‘I was right about the internet – tell me a musician who’s got rich off it’ | Music | The Guardian
    44: Church of Simonetology Nov 12, 2015

    iPad Pro reviews are out, but Bri is happy with her 12-inch MacBook. Lady Pitch Night leads to a discussion of valuation, funding, and pitching, before the trio discuss Evie Frye and Lara Croft.

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    Links and Show Notes

    iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas – MacStories
    Connected #65: The iPad Pro Review - Relay FM
    Daring Fireball: The iPad Pro
    Mossberg: The iPad Pro can’t replace your laptop totally, even for a tablet lover | The Verge
    Apple iPad Pro: The Review
    Lady Pitch Night 2015, by Girls in Tech
    What We Can Learn From How Assassin's Creed Syndicate Portrays Evie Frye - remeshed.com remeshed.com
    From sex symbol to icon: How Crystal Dynamics saved Lara Croft | Polygon
    43: The Next Big Thing Nov 05, 2015

    Christina isn't dead, which is good, as this week's topics include the new Apple TV, why hearts on Twitter really don't matter, and Jem and the Holograms.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Can I Stream.It?: Search Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, iTunes, and more, for movies to stream instantly, rent, and buy.
    Welcome back, Apple TV. It's been a while.
    Nintendo didn't create the next Wii — Apple did | Polygon
    Apple TV's best games show the device's potential — and the surprisingly good Siri remote | Polygon
    SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller - Apple
    The Apple TV You've Always Wanted Is Finally Here - BuzzFeed News
    Hearts on Twitter | Twitter Blogs
    Chrome extension replaces Twitter hearts with stars | Fusion
    Jem and the Holograms Review: Don't do it for the Vine | Polygon
    Hamilton (musical) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    42: I Don't Want to See Real Life Oct 29, 2015

    Brianna and Simone are joined by Yasmine Evjen to talk about the Nexus 6P and Android Marshmallow, Brianna’s involvement in the SXSW disaster, The New York Times; Google Cardboard program, and Christina's trip to the afterlife.

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    Guest Starring:

    Yasmine Evjen

    Links and Show Notes

    Yasmine Evjen
    Yasmine Evjen (@YasmineEvjen) | Twitter
    Material - Relay FM
    Relay FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Frank Wu (artist) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Nexus 6P review: the best Android phone | The Verge
    Google's Nexus 6P review: The best premium Android phablet you can buy
    SXSW's GamerGate Debacle Shows It's Clueless on Diversity | WIRED
    This Is Not a Game: How SXSW Turned GamerGate Abuse Into a Spectator Sport - The Daily Beast
    SXSW's GamerGate Controversy Shows They Don't Understand Harassment - remeshed.com remeshed.com
    Vox Media and The Verge will not attend SXSW unless it takes harassment seriously | The Verge
    BuzzFeed To Withdraw From SXSW Over Canceled Gaming Panels - BuzzFeed News
    The NYT Is About to Launch VR's Big Mainstream Moment | WIRED
    Google Cardboard's Partnership with NYT Shows Us Another Side of Virtual Reality
    How to Make a VR Headset Out of Cardboard - YouTube
    41: That’s my Safe Word Oct 22, 2015

    This week: Christina's interview with Jony Ive, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the Surface Book, Samsung's Gear VR and YouTube Red.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple's Jony Ive and Vogue's Anna Wintour: Machines can build beautiful things
    Surface Book review: Microsoft builds a better Windows laptop — and more
    Microsoft Surface Book review | The Verge
    Samsung Gear VR - Features
    A close-up look at Samsung's new $99 Gear VR | The Verge
    YouTube Will Completely Remove Videos Of Creators Who Don’t Sign Its Red Subscription Deal | TechCrunch
    YouTube Red, A $9.99 Site-Wide Ad-Free Subscription With Play Music, Launches Oct 28 | TechCrunch
    Official YouTube Blog: Meet YouTube Red, the ultimate YouTube experience
    Official YouTube Blog: Introducing YouTube Red Original Series and Movies from your favorite stars
    The Basic Bitch's Guide to Life
    40: Sweater Weather & iMac Season Oct 15, 2015

    This week, Simone and Christina are joined by Sabrina Wood to talk about new iMacs, Twitter's layoffs and then relive some glory days gone by.

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    Guest Starring:

    Sabrina Wood

    Links and Show Notes

    Rudoku - Cerebral Gardens
    Home - Cerebral Gardens
    Token for Rudoku
    Loving What You Hate: How to Engage with Problematic Media - GirlGeekCon 2015 (Audio Only) - YouTube
    Apple iMac 2015 review: Still the best all-in-one, now with less sticker shock
    2015 iMac Reviews: 'Best All-in-One' Desktop, But Lacks USB-C and Fusion Drive Isn't Standard - Mac Rumors
    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Confirms Layoffs With Tweet | WIRED
    Twitter to Cut More Than 300 Jobs - The New York Times
    Twitter laying off 8 percent of employees | The Verge
    Twitter Plans Company-Wide Layoffs Next Week | Re/code
    Daily Report: Putting Twitter's Layoffs in Perspective - The New York Times
    Tyra Banks yells at girl - YouTube
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    39: Dredging up the Gems Oct 08, 2015

    Simone, Christina and Bri dive into this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Book and HoloLens before talking about Twitter Moments ... and McDonald's all-day breakfast menu.

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    Links and Show Notes

    The Microsoft Surface event in under 90 seconds
    A guy in a sideways fedora was the breakout star of the Microsoft event
    Microsoft shows off its new confidence with the Surface Book
    Hands on with the Surface Book, Microsoft's 'ultimate laptop'
    Inside the creation of the Microsoft Surface Book
    Microsoft's HoloLens for developers will cost $3,000
    The HoloLens looks equally awesome and ridiculous
    Hands on with Twitter Moments
    How Twitter's new Moments feature will tackle the sports world
    We went to McDonalds to see what their big announcement was
    38: Red Carpet Ready Oct 01, 2015

    After a very ... special ... reading, the Rocket trio dive into Peeple, OS X El Capitan, Metal on the Mac, note taking applications, and Bri's time at the Oculus Connect 2 event and reflections on the future of the gaming industry.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Peeple is the ‘Yelp for people’ app your mother warned you about | The Verge
    OS X El Capitan - Apple
    Metal for Developers - Apple Developer
    The state of the FFXIV Mac version, and our plans for the future | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
    Hypercritical: OS X Reviewed
    Apple OS X El Capitan review: A more refined Mac experience
    Evernote, The First Dead Unicorn
    A Note from Chris O'Neill - Evernote Blog
    Quip
    Oculus Connect 2: all the news from VR's biggest conference | The Verge
    Oculus Connect 2 | Oculus Developer Conference | Hollywood, CA, September 23 - 25, 2015 - Oculus VR
    'Bullet Train' brings first-person shooting to Oculus Touch
    Social Good Summit 2015
    Grace Hopper
    GeekWire Summit 2015 - GeekWire
    37: Special Kind of Octopus Sep 24, 2015

    This week, Christina and Simone are joined by Serenity Caldwell to talk about the iPhone 6S, share stories of murdered iPhones, and discuss the Pebble Time Round before getting excited for season 2 of Serial.

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    Guest Starring:

    Serenity Caldwell

    Links and Show Notes

    Our Apple Music: The Ultimate Guide ebook is available now! | iMore
    Incomparable Radio Theater - a podcast from The Incomparable
    Hayley Kiyoko - Girls Like Girls - YouTube
    Mossberg: The iPhone 6S keeps Apple on top in the smartphone race | The Verge
    Daring Fireball: The iPhones 6S
    3D Touch on the iPhone 6S is a game changer
    Just how pink is Apple's rose gold iPhone 6S?
    iPhone 6S review: Is this upgrade for you?
    Casetify - Custom iPhone Cases
    Pebble – A New Face for Pebble
    Pebble introduces its first round smartwatch | The Verge
    Pebble Announces New 'Pebble Time Round' Smart Watch - Mac Rumors
    How to wear your Apple Watch 24/7 - David Smith
    The best third-party Apple Watch complications | iMore
    ‘Serial: This American Life’ Podcast Tackles Bowe Bergdahl Case With Mark Boal’s Page One | Deadline
    36: The Wheel Works Better Sep 18, 2015

    This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone's ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple iOS 9 review: A need for speed, and Maps that actually work
    All hail Apple's new iOS 9 font, San Francisco
    Introducing Peace, my privacy-focused iOS 9 ad blocker – Marco.org
    Why Are Web Pages So Slow? — Medium
    Anil Dash on Twitter: "Okay, ad blocking advocates and users (I am one, sometimes!), we're going to have a new conversation. You ready?"
    XOXO Festival
    35: The Gorilla Arm Problem Sep 11, 2015

    This week, Christina, Simone and Bri talk about this week's Apple announcements.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Hands on with the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus: 3D Touch is for real
    Apple's rose gold is the new pink
    Who is the iPad Pro for? | The Verge
    Apple is not following Jobs' script and that's OK
    Here's why Apple made the stylus that Steve Jobs hated | The Verge
    Apple TV shows promise, but big questions remain
    New Apple TV Features Disney Infinity and Games From Harmonix
    The Issue: Here's What Gaming Looks Like on the Apple TV
    34: Fine Piece of Machinery Sep 04, 2015

    This week, Brianna, Christina, and a post-PAX Simone talk about iOS 9's new transit data, Google's new logo, and new reports about the NSA and Apple.

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    Links and Show Notes

    24" imac guy is back at Starbucks. How does he carry that thing? | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
    Taking Starbucks as your office a little bit too far. 24" iMac? | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
    With iOS 9, Apple Maps will deserve another look
    What graphic designers think about the Google logo | The Verge
    Google's New Logo Is Trying Really Hard to Look Friendly | WIRED
    Apple Says It Has Never Worked With NSA To Create iPhone Backdoors, Is Unaware Of Alleged DROPOUTJEEP Snooping Program | TechCrunch
    Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
    33: Beyond Stoked Aug 25, 2015

    This week, the Rocket crew discuss Twitter's handling of politicians' deleted tweets, Samsung's new crop of phones, and Windows 95's birthday.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Twitter shuts down 30 sites dedicated to saving politicians' deleted tweets | The Verge
    Twitter's decision to ban archiving of politicians' deleted tweets is a mistake | The Verge
    Samsung is tempting iPhone users with a 30-day trial of its new phones
    Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is a pretty face and that's pretty much it [REVIEW]
    Samsung Galaxy Note 5: The big screen goes chic, but at a cost [REVIEW]
    The hysteria over Windows 95 launch, 20 years ago
    That time Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry made a Windows 95 video
    Apple's 'cngrats' image
    Internet History Podcast | From Netscape To The iPad
    PAX Dev - Seattle, WA Aug 26-27, 2015
    A moment that changed me – Gamergate | Brianna Wu | The Guardian
    32: Frankenkeyboards Aug 20, 2015

    This week on Rocket: the Ashley Madison data dump, iPad Pro rumors, and the recent Windows 10 dustup.

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    Links and Show Notes

    SXSW PanelPicker - Think Like a Troll, Act like a Brand
    SXSW PanelPicker - Can VR Deliver More Emotion than Movies and Games?
    SXSW PanelPicker - Is It Possible for a Safer, Saner & Civil Internet
    SXSW PanelPicker - The Power of Perception: Media and Women in Tech
    What we know now about the AshleyMadison hack, by the numbers
    The mind-bending messiness of the Ashley Madison data dump | The Verge
    iPhone 6S Aluminum Bend Test - YouTube
    The iPhone 6S may be immune to another 'bendgate'
    2,732×2,048 'iPad Pro' With Model Identifier 'iPad6,8' Shows Up in Analytics - Mac Rumors
    iPad Pro: Apple's Rumored 12-13 Inch Tablet
    Report: iPad Pro will enter production by October
    Report: Apple has worked on iPad stylus prototypes for years
    Fears of Microsoft scanning your Windows 10 PC for pirated games are overblown | PCWorld
    Microsoft Can Disable Pirated First-Party Games | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Microsoft Updates Keep Users From Playing Pirated Games
    31: Hire the Right Millennials Aug 13, 2015

    After some very important Hand Grenade follow-up, Simone, Christina and Bri discuss Alphabet, Beats' place in technology and fashion, Christina's SXSW pitch, and Tinder's Twitter meltdown.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Google Announces Plans for New Operating Structure – Investor Relations – Google
    What Google has to gain by adopting the Alphabet
    In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives: Steven Levy
    Amazon.com: Dogfight: How Apple and Google Went to War and Started a Revolution eBook: Fred Vogelstein: Books
    Google hid an awesome Easter egg in its Alphabet announcement
    Face The Music: Beats By Dre Headphones Are 'Extraordinarily Bad'
    Are Beats by Dr. Dre headphones worth the money?
    Tech Plays Dress Up - iPhone 6 Cases, iPad Air Case & more | Kate Spade New York
    cedar street iphone 6 folio - kate spade new york
    cedar street iphone 6 wristlet - kate spade new york
    SXSW PanelPicker — Think Like a Troll, Act like a Brand
    Here's Tinder's full, epic Twitter meltdown - Vox
    A year of Relay FM
    The Issue Episode 4: What Do We Know About The Nintendo NX? - YouTube
    30: A Beautiful Disaster Aug 08, 2015

    This week, the Rocket crew talk about Christina's One Direction experience, how Android can move forward from recent security vulnerabilities and ongoing carrier woes, Reddit's banning of a group of offensive subreddits and this week's Time's article about VR.

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    Links and Show Notes

    We experienced some technical difficulties with this week's recording; please forgive any issues you may find with this episode's sound quality.

    iTunes - Podcasts - Rocket by Relay FM
    iTunes - Music - Compton by Dr. Dre
    950 million Android phones can be hijacked by malicious text messages | Ars Technica
    Waiting for Android’s inevitable security Armageddon | Ars Technica
    List of Google Play edition devices - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    The state of Android updates: Who’s fast, who’s slow, and why | Ars Technica
    Reddit Bans /r/****town For All the Wrong Reasons

    Warning: Offensive language within.

    Reddit-clone Voat booted by its German webhost
    It's 2015. Stop with the nerd shaming already.
    10 times magazine covers made tech luminaries look terrible
    29: Security Through Obesity Jul 30, 2015

    This week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss car DJ etiquette, Windows 10, and Planned Parenthood's website being hacked before wrapping up with a conversation about Bond. James Bond.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Darth's artwork

    darth!™ on Twitter: "@Spacekatgal @_RocketFM @doomquasar ok brianna http://t.co/fENWm2oy8f"
    Windows 10: The Review
    Inside the creation of Microsoft Edge, the Internet Explorer killer
    How to Do a Clean Install of OS X Yosemite
    Planned Parenthood reports second website hack in a week | Reuters
    A better way to store password hashes?
    Concluding: A better way to store password hashes?
    NEW SPECTRE TRAILER - YouTube
    Skyfall (2012) - IMDb
    Quantum of Solace (2008) - IMDb
    Casino Royale (2006) - IMDb
    Thunderball (novel) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Magic Mike XXL (2015) - IMDb
    Trainwreck (2015) - IMDb
    28: We Vote With Our Dollars Jul 23, 2015

    Simone's dislike of scary movies, Christina's article on the recent AshelyMadison hack and the return of Google Glass before getting into the recent drama on Twitter and at Gawker.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Scream (1996) - IMDb
    Alien (1979) - IMDb
    It (TV Mini-Series 1990) - IMDb
    The Earthquake That Will Devastate Seattle - The New Yorker
    Scream (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb
    AshleyMadison is so screwed. Here's why
    ValuJet Airlines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    ValuJet Flight 592 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Google Glass ‘Enterprise Edition’ is foldable, more water resistant, rugged for the workplace | 9to5Google
    Epson Moverio BT-200 Next Generation Smart Glasses - Epson America, Inc
    Woman Robbed, Assaulted for Wearing Google Glass in a Bar
    RIP Windows Media Center: Microsoft's HTPC software won't come to Windows 10 | PCWorld
    MTV VMAs nominees: Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar are queen and king
    Taylor Swift responds to Nicki Minaj's tweets about VMAs 'Anaconda' snub
    Rocket #19: Destructa X - Relay FM
    KATY PERRY on Twitter: "Finding it ironic to parade the pit women against other women argument about as one unmeasurably capitalizes on the take down of a woman..."
    The new iPod touch is the best iPod ever, but who needs one?
    The Issue: Why Miyamoto Won't Be President of Nintendo
    'This is the year technology hit rock bottom' - CNN Money
    iTunes - Movies - GTFO: The Movie
    27: That Was a Space Joke, By The Way Jul 16, 2015

    This week, the Rocket trio talk about Pluto, Reddit and Taylor Swift in New Jersey.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Zombo.com

    The only limit is yourself.

    Alan Stern is excited!
    What Is Pluto? | NASA
    The Death of Reddit | Chuq Von Rospach • Writing & Commentary
    Reddit Engineering Chief Bethanye Blount Quits | Re/code
    New York Times Fires Top Editor Jill Abramson
    6 Digital Challenges for The New York Times' New Editor
    I am Steve Huffman, the new CEO of reddit. AMA. : IAmA
    yishan comments on What's the best "long con" you ever pulled?
    Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian's Rosy Outlook On The Future of Politics - Forbes
    Suicide Squad - Comic-Con First Look [HD] - YouTube
    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Comic-Con Trailer [HD] - YouTube
    #BlogHer15: Experts Among Us | BlogHer
    The Earthquake That Will Devastate Seattle - The New Yorker
    26: Cloudy Hellscape Jul 09, 2015

    This week your Rocketeers tackle the drama over at Reddit, freak out about giant fighting robots, and consider the problem of special effects looking just too good.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Large parts of Reddit shut as users revolt against firing of admin - Mashable
    Reddit CEO Ellen Pao: 'We screwed up' - Mashable
    Reddit is changing because it wants celebrities to visit more | The Verge
    Neopets Community Melts Down - Kotaku
    Challenge accepted: America's giant robot will battle Japan's giant robot - Mashable
    The WETA Effect, or, Why Special Effects Peaked in the 90's. - StoryBrain - YouTube
    The November Man (2014) - IMDb
    25: The Paradox of Choice Jul 02, 2015

    This week, Bri, Christina and Simone compare notes on Apple Music before talking about Google's stance on revenge porn and the new Steve Jobs movie trailer.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple - Music
    Songza - Listen to Music Curated by Music Experts
    8tracks internet radio | Free music playlists | Best app for music
    MOG - Instant access to millions of songs
    Apple Music first look: It's all about curation, curation, curation
    If Beats 1 is live global radio, why is it broadcasting replays already? | The Verge
    Apple - Music - Radio
    iTunes Ping - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Google Public Policy Blog: “Revenge porn” and Search
    Steve Jobs - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
    Michael Fassbender - IMDb
    Macworld NY 1999 - Noah Wyle imitating Steve Jobs - YouTube
    Sports Night (TV Series 1998–2000) - IMDb
    The Social Network (2010) - IMDb
    Apple Music review: Loud, fast and out of control
    'Electrosexual Station', on Apple Music
    The El Prisdente Show — The Army of Drunks — Overcast

    The creator of Invader Zim discusses Robot or Not.

    24: Peak Christina Jun 26, 2015

    Bri, Christina and Simone discuss Apple removing Apps containing the confederate flag from the App Store, Talyor Swift laying the smack down on Apple (obviously), and Christina's Seinfeld crusade.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple and Google pull Confederate flag apps from app stores - Mashable
    Apple App Store Bans Pulitzer-Winning Satirist for Satire | WIRED
    Censorship by Apple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Steve Jobs Reiterates: "Folks who want porn can buy an Android phone" | TechCrunch
    Civil War Volumes 1-3 Box Set: Shelby Foote: Amazon.com: Books
    The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville (Vintage Civil War Library): Shelby Foote: 9780394746234: Amazon.com: Books
    Taylor Swift - To Apple, Love Taylor
    Taylor Swift will allow '1989' on Apple Music
    Apple Says It Will Pay Taylor Swift for Free Streams After All | Re/code
    Taylor Swift vs Apple: nobody wins | The Verge
    Taylor Swift responds to photographer accusing her of double standards after Apple win - Mashable
    Hulu's 'Seinfeld' apartment is now perfect - Mashable
    On Hulu's Seinfeld apartment and Jerry's Macs — 512 Pixels
    23: Guardian of the Velociraptors Jun 18, 2015

    This week your terrific trio discuss Uber paying expenses for drivers, new Ghostbusters toys for girls, and Jurassic World.

    Unfortunately due to Brianna’s travel commitments, she was unable to use her regular recording setup. Apologies for any irregularities in our audio this week.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'TERMINATED' for 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes

    Five ways to improve E3's (kinda awful) PC Gaming Show | Polygon
    California says Uber drivers are full employees - Mashable
    Washio | Dry Cleaning and Laundry Delivered
    New Ghostbusters Merchandise Will Include Toys for Girls as Well as Boys - IGN
    'Jurassic World' sets opening weekend record with $511.8 million in box office sales - Mashable
    Everwood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    22: On Demand Lifestyle Jun 10, 2015

    Following WWDC 2015, Simone joins Brianna and Christina (who are recording together in person), to talk about Apple Music, Metal, and Christina's interview of Tim Cook.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like. Free for teams of up to 10 people.
    • ATP: An accidentally created tech podcast, featuring Marco Arment, Casey Liss, and John Siracusa.

    Links and Show Notes

    Apple - iTunes - Music
    Zane Lowe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    The Inbetweeners - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Apple Music's rivals aren't impressed - Mashable
    The entire music industry is just another feature of the iPhone | The Verge
    Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' - Mashable
    Scholarships - WWDC - Apple Developer
    Think different - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer
    Rocket #20: The Hiking Simulator - Relay FM
    Metal for Developers - Apple Developer
    Metal for OS X is so huge, I no longer need a Mac Pro | iMore
    Apple has lost the functional high ground – Marco.org
    21: Never Leave Us Again Jun 04, 2015

    Christina return to talk to Simone and Bri about Google I/O, how Apple could strengthen Siri, and Tim Cook's privacy speech, before controversial opinions about Star Wars are shared.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code ROCKET for 10% off

    Links and Show Notes

    Isometric #57: The Octopus Said "No Deal!" - Relay FM
    Everything you need to know from Google I/O 2015 - Mashable
    In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives: Steven Levy - Amazon
    Apple’s ‘Proactive’ to take on Google Now with deep iOS 9 search, Augmented Reality Maps, Siri API | 9to5Mac
    The fight for photo storage is a fight over trust | The Verge
    Tim Cook blasts Silicon Valley companies for 'gobbling up' your personal data - Mashable
    Clockwise #90: Cord Nevers - Relay FM
    Nina Freeman - Freshman Year
    The Secret History of Star Wars: Michael Kaminski
    Layers - A new design conference
    AltConf 2015
    Inspirefest 2015
    Splatoon | Wii U | Games | Nintendo
    20: The Hiking Simulator May 28, 2015

    This week Brianna and Simone are joined by John Siracusa. They talk about the potential future of virtual reality in gaming and computing, strings of text that can crash iMessage, and have a spoiler-free discussion of 'Tomorrowland'.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • PDFpen Scan+, from Smile: The app for mobile scanning and OCR.

    Guest Starring:

    John Siracusa

    Links and Show Notes

    Correction from John Siracusa: Dinosaur Planet became Star Fox Adventures, not Starfox 64

    Myo Gesture Control Armband - Take Control of Presentations and more
    Accidental Tech Podcast
    Dave & Buster' s Restaurant Locations - D & B Restaurants
    Star Wars: Battle Pod
    Dinosaur Planet (game) - Arwingpedia, the Star Fox wiki
    Star Fox Adventures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    We’re Seriously Underestimating the Virtual-Reality Market | Re/code
    Reading books with HoloLens? Microsoft patent shows how it could work - GeekWire
    Gaming With The Moms
    Exclusive | Grounded: The making of The Last of Us - YouTube

    SPOILER WARNING: This video has huge spoilers for The Last Of Us.

    A tiny string of text can disable iPhone Messages | The Verge
    Tomorrowland - US Teaser Trailer - YouTube
    19: Destructa X May 21, 2015

    This week your terrific trio talk about Taylor Swift Twitter faves, Virtual Reality adult entertainment (Slightly NSFW), ATP's struggle with gender balance, and Taylor Swift's new music video.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
    • Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code ROCKET for 10% off

    Links and Show Notes

    Christina's Taylor Swift Tweet
    Gamergate Death Threat Is a Slam Dunk for Prosecutors. Will They Act? | The Mary Sue

    Brianna's Article

    Brianna's Tweet about her Article

    Please retweet this.

    New Sex Toys Sync Up to Virtual Reality Porn | WIRED
    Clockwise #88: A Hot Mess - Relay FM
    Sex toy startup will make virtual reality porn much more, um, immersive | VentureBeat
    Accidental Tech Podcast: 116: Women Aren't a Minority
    Accidental Tech Podcast: 117: You Don't Have the Antibodies
    5by5 | Hypercritical
    5by5 | Build and Analyze
    Taylor Swift - Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar - YouTube
    Joseph Kahn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    18: #CHRISTINABUS May 14, 2015

    Once your hosts finish an epic bus and alcohol intro, they get in to discussing app design for the Apple Watch, Bri's Watch swap and the Jem and Holograms trailer.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'ANIME' for 10% off your first purchase.
    • Igloo: An intranet you'll actually like, free for up to 10 people.

    Links and Show Notes

    Digital Beltway
    The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Redesigning Overcast’s Apple Watch app – Marco.org
    Overcast
    Cosmodrome
    Jem and the Holograms (2015) Trailer 1 (HD) Universal Pictures - YouTube
    Josie and the Pussycats (2001) - IMDb
    Jem and the Holograms - IDW Publishing
    A Feminist Deck by Kiva Smith-Pearson — Kickstarter
    Social Media Shaming - YouTube
    17: I Can Run for President! May 07, 2015

    This week Christina get's to (finally) talk about getting her own Apple Watch, before your hosts discuss Carly Fiorina's Presidential run, the struggle for women running tech companies, and using Periscope to watch boxing. Rounding off the show is a debate about Avengers: Age of Ultron.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
    • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code 'ROCKET'

    Links and Show Notes

    Christina's Troll-Unboxing
    Christina the 38mm stainless steel Apple Watch - Mashable
    Carly Fiorina says she has a thick skin, complains of sexist questions - Mashable
    Carly Fiorina didn't register this domain, so it's being used to remind you of her HP layoffs - Mashable
    iPod+HP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    The Carly Fiorina Leadership File - Bloomberg View
    I watched the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight on Periscope and saw the future - Christina
    Become an Isometric Fanda! | Teespring
    A Feminist Deck by Kiva Smith-Pearson — Kickstarter
    16: Burnt Out from Microsoft Apr 30, 2015

    After Christina is freed from the clutches of the Microsoft Build Keynote, she joins Brianna and Simone to talk about the announcements from the event and Bri's thoughts on the Apple Watch, before the Jared Leto Joker photo sends them all down a pit of sadness thinking about failed Batman movies.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • PDFpen Scan+, from Smile: The app for mobile scanning and OCR.
    • Making Light: Craft a daily ritual to focus on what matters most. Get $5 off your first order with the code 'ELOQUENCE'

    Links and Show Notes

    Dave & Buster's Restaurant Locations - D & B Restaurants
    Apple Watch Fan Fiction Is Magnificent - Racked
    Microsoft unveils Visual Studio Code for Windows, Mac and Linux - Mashable
    Visual Studio - Microsoft Developer Tools
    1×41: Second Lunch is my Favourite Lunch | Bad Voltage
    Microsoft will allow developers to bring Android, iOS apps to Windows 10 devices - Mashable
    Windows + Android? - Thurrott.com
    Isometric - Relay FM
    Tamagotchi Classic on the App Store on iTunes
    3 ways to style your Apple Watch in under 60 seconds - Mashable
    The bottleneck for Apple Watch delays seems to be the bands - Mashable
    Jared Leto's Joker in 'Suicide Squad' looks more like a rock band frontman - Mashable
    Jordan Catalano (Character)
    My So-Called Life - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Overtired
    Hunter × Hunter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Mike It Work! - Nib Adjustment
    15: Have You Not Heard about My Frog Suit? Apr 25, 2015

    After a dramatic reading from a very peculiar book, your trio of hosts go on to discuss Google's 'Project Fi' and the value of streaming video services.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
    • Squarespace: Build it Beautiful. Use code ROCKET for 10% off

    Links and Show Notes

    Google's 'Project Fi' wireless service is officially here - Mashable
    How does Google Fi's coverage compare to AT&T and Verizon? | The Verge
    George R.R. Martin - Hatespeech
    14: The Eloquence Apr 17, 2015

    This week your terrific trio discuss the Apple Watch as a gaming platform, how the Surface 3 compares to the MacBook and Simone introduces Christina and Brianna to Volleyball Manga.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
    • Hover: Simplified Domain Management. Use code 'LEFTSHARK' for 10% off your first purchase.

    Links and Show Notes

    Anna Kendrick goes K-Pop with F(x) - YouTube
    Bandai Namco Could Make A Sailor Moon Game - GameSpot
    Game Loop: Will there ever be a market for deeper games on iOS? | Mac|Life
    Microsoft Surface 3 review | The Verge
    Why Microsoft's Surface RT Failed - Mashable
    Haikyū!! - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Crunchyroll
    13: Is Gold Best? Apr 11, 2015

    This week on Rocket your hosts are back to discuss Apple Watch reviews (and the order process), Christina's review of the new MacBook and how Orange is the New Black portrays female sexuality.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • 1Password: Put password in their place.
    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.

    Links and Show Notes

    Bri finds Old Yeller Dog Food
    FOMO makes it hard to resist ordering the Apple Watch right away - Mashable
    Apple Watch: the definitive review - The Verge
    Apple Watch review: The best smartwatch on the market - Mashable
    Apple Watch Review: Bliss, but Only After a Steep Learning Curve - NYTimes.com
    Apple Watch Review: You’ll Want One, but You Don’t Need One - Bloomberg Business
    MacBook review: Apple's new laptop is the future - Mashable
    Daring Fireball: The Apple Watch
    Orange Is The New Black - Season 3 - Official Trailer [HD] - YouTube
    Orange Is the New Black (TV Series 2013– ) - IMDb
    Orphan Black (TV Series 2013– ) - IMDb
    Holiday's armour progress
    Capcom is bringing a very cute Monster Hunter RPG to Nintendo 3DS | Polygon
    12: CYAT Apr 05, 2015

    This week, after a story of a super-creepy PR campaign, your intrepid trio discuss OnLive shutting down, Facebook's 'On this Day' feature and Fast and Furious 7.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • Backblaze: Online backup made easy, for just $5/month.

    Links and Show Notes

    Bob's Burgers (Live)
    The Levelator® from The Conversations Network
    OnLive shuts down streaming games service, sells patents to Sony | Ars Technica
    OnLive Service 'Not Shutting Down' — But Entire Staff Laid Off - Mashable
    After years of testing, Facebook releases On This Day personal history reminders - Mashable
    ThinkUp - Daily insights about you and your friends
    11: PDF Slumber Party Mar 26, 2015

    This time on Rocket, your hosts debate the merits of the new Linux Code of Conduct, despair at Ted Cruz's domain name problems, get pumped up over the new Mission Impossible trailer, and discuss the good and bad parts of dog ownership.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • PDFPen 7, from Smile: The ultimate all-purpose PDF editor.
    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.

    Links and Show Notes

    Linux kernel patch releases "code of conduct" - Yahoo
    Campaign 404: TedCruz.com is not ready for 2016
    Taylor Swift one-ups haters by buying .porn and .adult domains - Mashable
    Should Brands Book a .Sucks or .Porn Domain? | Adweek
    Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Trailer - YouTube
    5 Actors Who Do the Exact Same Thing in Every Movie | Cracked.com
    How Tom Cruise Did That Insane Plane Stunt For Mission: Impossible - CINEMABLEND
    'X-Files' will return to Fox this summer after 13-year hiatus - Mashable
    10: Professional Alcohol Chaperone Mar 20, 2015

    After discussing the trials and tribulations of fake ID's, this week's episode focuses on the Ellen Pao trial, Mattel's new creepy Barbie doll and the controversial Batgirl cover.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.

    Links and Show Notes

    Camp Nowhere (1994) - IMDb
    Stories from the Ellen Pao trial - Mashable
    Eavesdropping Barbie is 'downright creepy,' privacy advocates say - Mashable
    Funzo - Simpsons Wiki
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle dies in latest comic book issue | EW.com
    This comic book cover is ripping DC Comics apart - Vox
    Girls Make Games
    9: Channing Tatum Saves Feminism Mar 12, 2015

    After Bri and Simone question if Christina is a robot, your terrific trio discuss HBO Now and it's potential effect on the TV industry, whether the MacBook's new design makes for a usable laptop and they consider the uses and aesthetics of the Apple Watch.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.

    Links and Show Notes

    Apple is HBO Now's exclusive partner, lowers price of Apple TV - Mashable
    Apple 'reinvents the notebook' with the new MacBook - Mashable
    Why Apple redesigned the MacBook - Mashable
    The Apple Watch Edition will start at $10,000 - Mashable
    The Apple Watch's Insanely Great Economics | WIRED
    Sharing Your Heartbeat Over Apple Watch Is the New Sexting - Mashable
    Channing Tatum Ghostbusters: He'll Star In New Franchise
    Sony ALSO Making All-DUDE Ghostbusters Movie Because WHO WILL THINK OF THE MEN?! | The Mary Sue
    8: Holy Cats! Mar 05, 2015

    This week your terrific trio discuss the latest rulings on Net Neutrality, take a look at the products coming out of MWC and Christina tries to convince everyone why The Bachelor is the greatest TV Show on earth. Oh yeah, they also discuss 'The Dress'...

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.

    Links and Show Notes

    The Bachelor (U.S. TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Net neutrality wins: FCC votes to protect an open Internet - Mashable
    The Samsung Galaxy S6 is here and has a hot brother, the Galaxy S6 Edge - Mashable
    HTC partners up with Valve to unveil ambitious virtual reality headset - Mashable
    Unreal Engine 4 is Free for Everyone - IGN
    What color is this dress: Gold and white or blue and black? - Mashable
    The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress | WIRED
    How the Internet handled the Great Llama Escape of 2015 - Mashable
    7: Serial Kickstarter Backer Feb 26, 2015

    This week, your terrific trio freak out after Bri drops some huge Jem news, that sends everyone down a huge diversion. Once balance is restored they discuss Lenovo's Superfish debacle, consider the Pebble Time as a serious smartwatch competitor and look at how the internet is changing journalism.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • PDFPenPro 7, from Smile: Take control of PDF's on your Mac
    • Foremost: A small-batch, American-made clothing line for men and women. Use code ROCKET for 20% off.

    Links and Show Notes

    Jem Creative Team: 'Kimber and Stormer Are Gay' | Advocate.com
    Taylor Swift & Karlie Kloss Cover 'Vogue' Together
    InfoSec Taylor Swift (@SwiftOnSecurity) | Twitter
    Lenovo hit with lawsuit over Superfish adware fiasco - Mashable
    Lenovo CTO admits Superfish put users at risk, talks damage control - Mashable
    This Week in Tech 498 | TWiT.TV
    Apple Watch Makes U.S. Magazine Cover Debut In Latest Issue of 'Self' - Mac Rumors
    Women With Google Glass
    Karaoke Revolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Wheel of Musical Impressions with Christina Aguilera - YouTube
    Pebble returns to Kickstarter for its new smartwatch, the Pebble Time - Mashable
    Pebble Time's record-breaking Kickstarter is great news for the Apple Watch - Mashable
    Pebble Time - Awesome Smartwatch, No Compromises by Pebble Technology — Kickstarter
    The Articulate Clutch: Functionality, Affordability & Style by Articulate — Kickstarter
    The Real Problem With Journalism In 2015 — Medium
    The fall of THQ | Polygon
    To all the young journalists asking for advice.... -- Fusion
    6: Next Gen Trash TV Feb 19, 2015

    After planning an elaborate 3DS heist, your terrific trio listen to Christina's incredible impressions, take turns pronouncing 'Aluminium' (because of the Jony Ive profile), discuss Sony's recent course change and review Better Caul Saul.

    Links and Show Notes

    5by5 | Isometric
    Math Blaster is back -- and it's on Facebook | GamesBeat | Games | by Mike Minotti
    Zoombinis by TERC — Kickstarter
    Purple Moon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Purple Moon Wiki
    Sony is no longer an electronics company | The Verge
    Six takeaways from that epic Jony Ive profile - Mashable
    5: Gravely in the Wrong Feb 12, 2015

    Your favourite Left Shark aficionados are back to talk about how the daily show revolutionised the web and the way we consume TV, what the FCC are up to with Net Neutrality and Sony breaks Bri's heart.

    Links and Show Notes

    So That Was Law & Order's GamerGate Episode - Kotaku
    Support Pixelkin creating Positive stories & videos about video gaming for families
    PAX East - Boston, MA March 6-8, 2015
    How 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' conquered the social web - Mashable
    TV explodes — BuzzMachine
    Jimmy Fallon Blew a Chance to Date Nicole Kidman - YouTube
    Colbert Roasts Bush - 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner - YouTube
    Netflix pulls 'House of Cards' Season 3 after posting it 2 weeks early - Mashable
    Chelsea Handler Signs Deal to Host Talk Show on Netflix
    FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: This Is How We Will Ensure Net Neutrality | WIRED
    Net neutrality wins: the FCC will propose strong Title II regulation | The Verge
    David North's Incredible Artwork
    Spider-Man swings back to the Marvel movie universe, hallelujah
    Dazzler
    Revolution 60 on the App Store on iTunes
    4: I Cannot Be Left Shark Feb 05, 2015

    A fight breaks out on Rocket this week, as your intredpid hosts try to decide which one of them is the 'Left Shark' After this is resolved, Christina fills us in on what happened at TUAW, Brianna ponders the future of driverless Taxis and Simone gives her Superbowl half-time show recap.

    Links and Show Notes

    Simone as an Ostrich
    Pixelkin Let's Play: Kahoot! - YouTube
    Anybody who can't make money off iPads or TUAW should get out of the money-making business | iMore
    No skin thick enough: The daily harassment of women in the game industry | Polygon
    Katy Perry Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance! 2015 , FULL VIDEO 13 Min 2015 - YouTube
    Katy Perry's Super Bowl LEFT SHARK | What's Trending Now - YouTube
    Meet the artists making your ‘Left Shark’ portraits, cookie cutters and baby onesies - The Washington Post
    Daring Fireball: Uber and CMU to Collaborate on Self-Driving Car Technology
    Toyota Tercel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Apple's Photos app for OS X Yosemite: Hands on
    Steam Greenlight :: Revolution 60 PC
    The Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan 1994 Museum by Matt and Viviana — Kickstarter
    3: Representative Warren Has No Comment Jan 30, 2015

    Rocket is firing on all thrusters this week! Simone tells us if Microsoft's bold new iOS apps make them relevant in mobile again. Brianna argues the Ghostbusting industry should hire more women. Christina analyzes Riot's new psychological tricks so DOTA players won't be such huge jerks.

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

    • TextExpander, from Smile: Type more with less effort!

    Links and Show Notes

    Microsoft finally has an Outlook app that doesn't suck - Mashable
    Quip
    New All-Female 'Ghostbusters' Cast Chosen - The Hollywood Reporter
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Hot Fuzz (2007) - IMDb
    The Sweetest Thing (2002) - IMDb
    The all-female 'Ghostbusters' cast, remade as paper dolls - Mashable
    All-Male Sex & The City Cast IS Possible - Jezebel
    Greece's new finance minister used to be Valve's games economist - Boing Boing
    Inside the Largest Virtual Psychology Lab in the World — Backchannel — Medium
    2: Truly Outrageous Jan 26, 2015

    Your intrepid hosts are joined by Isometric's Georgia Dow to lay the smack down about what's going on at Microsoft, debate whether you should be able to really 'feel' your video games and finally prove why 'Jem and the Holograms' is a TV show that inspired a generation, for better or worse.

    Guest Starring:

    Georgia Dow

    Links and Show Notes

    5by5 | Isometric
    Jem (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    JemCon 2015 :: Freedom in Philadelphia :: Home
    Microsoft Windows 10 event: Everything you need to know
    Project Spartan is Microsoft's new web browser for Windows 10
    Microsoft HoloLens won't be the next Google Glass, and that's a good thing
    "Jem and the Holograms" Theme - YouTube
    Skeptical of HoloLens? It's time to rewatch how Microsoft sold us on the Kinect | Polygon
    The Interfaces of Star Wars: A New Hope on Vimeo
    Ready Player One: Ernest Cline
    These Are the Titles Are Leaving Netflix in February (And What's Being Added) - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com
    Barbie and the Rockers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Barbie And The Rockers/rockstars Theme - YouTube
    Jem - Who is he kissing - YouTube
    Jem and the Holograms (2015) - IMDb
    Jem And The Holograms: Master Collection on SoundCloud
    Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life - YouTube
    Spice Girls London 2012 Performance - YouTube
    Global Game Jam
    PAX South - San Antonio, TX
    1: Pilot Jan 19, 2015

    Countdown to Launch! In the pilot episode, Bri tells the heartwarming story of Christina writing an article that ruined her life, Simone explains why no one her age will buy a 3D printed car, and why Ant Man has the potential not to suck.

    Links and Show Notes

    Yankee Stadium Bans iPads - Mashable
    World’s First 3D Printed Car Took Years to Design, But Only 44 Hours to Print - Mashable
    Ant-Man Trailer

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