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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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160: Flamethrowers and Teens Feb 01, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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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Guest Starring:

Allison Esposito

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

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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

Show notes

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

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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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

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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

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

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Casper: Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’.
Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code ROCKET to get 30% off.

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

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander. Get 20% off your first year when you tell them you came from this show.
AppOptics: A next-gen Application Performance Management system.

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

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