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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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150: CMAC AND CMOM Nov 22, 2017

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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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

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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Guest Starring:

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

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Magic: The 24/7 text-based Personal Assistant

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

Show notes

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

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

PDFpen Family, from Smile: Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing

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

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Magic: The 24/7 text-based Personal Assistant

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

Channel 9: Videos for developers from the people building Microsoft Products & Services

143: Grievances Oct 05, 2017

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’
Blue Apron: A better way to cook. Get 3 meals free with your first purchase, and free shipping!

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

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Guest Starring:

Julia Alexander

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

Show notes

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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

PDFpen Family, from Smile: Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing

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

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