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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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Latest Episodes:

80: Our Eff Bomb Episode Jul 21, 2016

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Textexpander, from Smile: Simply indispensable.
Braintree: Code for easy online payments.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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Backblaze: The unlimited, native backup solution for your Mac and PC

76: #TOMSWIFT Jun 24, 2016

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Gameyfi: A digital agency, specialising in the gamification of digital marketing.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook.

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

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Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements.

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.

Guest Starring:

Rene Ritchie and Mikah Sargent

74: Pirate Reform Jun 10, 2016

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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

Guest Starring:

Serenity Caldwell

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

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Braintree: Code for easy online payments.

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

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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.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

TextExpander, from Smile: Simply indispensable.
Blue Apron: A better way to cook.

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

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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.

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.

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

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