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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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440: Build-ing a Mystery Jun 01, 2023

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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

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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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Microsoft Build 2023: The 5 biggest announcements - The Verge

5 cool Microsoft Build 2023 announcements that flew under the radar

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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