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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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280: Cycle of Discourse May 21, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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277: Powerful Macs // Wu-View Apr 30, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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Star Wars: Rebellion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

271: A Normal Week Mar 19, 2020

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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

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