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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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70: Christina Drops the Eff Bomb May 13, 2016

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Mikah Sargent joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk anxiety about app updates, and what it means that Apple would consider ending music downloads. Plus: why you should watch Twin Peaks!

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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Blue Apron: A better way to cook.

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Links and Show Notes

All Articles by Mikah Sargent | iMore

No, Apple Music is not deleting tracks off your hard drive — unless you tell it to | iMore

Apple Terminating Music Downloads 'Within 2 Years,' Sources Say

Report: Apple could shutdown iTunes music downloads in favor of Apple Music within two years | 9to5Mac

Apple Stole My Music. No, Seriously. | vellumatlanta

What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one

Instagram just changed its logo in a big way

Twin Peaks revival's cast includes Trent Reznor, Michael Cera and 215 others | Polygon

69: A Thousand Miles An Hour Into Punville May 05, 2016

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In a slow news week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over their most anticipated WWDC rumors, and then discuss the most important news of 2016: Channing Tatum’s Las Vegas live show.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Squarespace: Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Braintree: Code for easy online payments.

Links and Show Notes

Rocket - Make it Weird! | Teespring

iOS 10: Everything We Know | MacRumors

iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories

iOS 10 Concept Video Integrates 3D Touch into Control Center - Mac Rumors

Apple Music Set for Design Overhaul in Time for WWDC in June - Mac Rumors

Apple Watch 2 Expected to Focus on Internal Upgrades Rather Than External Changes, Launch in Late 2016 - Mac Rumors

MacBook Pro: Everything We Know | MacRumors

Intel Launches New Skylake Chips Appropriate for 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro - Mac Rumors

Channing Tatum Announces Magic Mike Live Is Coming to Las Vegas and We Can't Grab Our Dollar Bills Fast Enough | E! Online

68: Death of a Unicorn Apr 28, 2016

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Christina, Brianna, and Simone hammer another nail into the FBI vs. Apple coffin, then discuss whether Theranos can survive the most recent CMS report. Finally they dig into Apple’s second quarter earnings and where the company could go next.

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Links and Show Notes

Of Course Congress Is Clueless About Tech—It Killed Its Tutor | WIRED

The Encryption Farce - WSJ

U.S. Health Regulators Release Lightly Redacted Theranos Letter, Inspection Report - WSJ

Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos - The New York Times

Apple just saw its sales drop for the first time in 13 years - Mashable

Apple needs a hot new product, and it can't be another iPhone - Mashable

The one silver lining in Apple's earnings report: iPhone SE demand - Mashable

67: Push Your Own Dongle Apr 21, 2016

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This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true.

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Report: Sony's more powerful PS4 to be announced before PlayStation VR launch | Polygon

Sony Plans New PlayStation for Graphics-Heavy Games - WSJ

The pink MacBook is real, y'all

Sorry, but Apple's updated MacBook is a huge disappointment

Apple opens up on how it approaches security following FBI battle

66: 1337 Stopped Being Cool Apr 14, 2016

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This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket!

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’
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Links and Show Notes

Facebook launches a bot platform for Messenger | The Verge

Messenger and WhatsApp process 60 billion messages a day, three times more than SMS | The Verge

This is Facebook's gorgeous, open-source 360-degree video camera | The Verge

Facebook's quest for Internet is coming back to Earth with two wireless projects | Computerworld

The Amazon Kindle Oasis looks shockingly different

Rift shipments delayed for months in botched launch (update) | Polygon

Online Harassers Swatted the Congresswoman Leading the Fight Against Swatting

Virtual reality can make guns 'real,' and that's a bit terrifying | Polygon

65: Release the Volcano Apr 08, 2016

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This week, Simone shares her experience with the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. Christina expresses concerns over the Internet of Things, and Bri opens an investigation.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Braintree: Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.
Squarespace: Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

Links and Show Notes

Shen Ye on Twitter: "The tracking is THAT good. https://t.co/ro4XTTTAYD"

The HTC Vive Review | Polygon

Watch us get lost inside The Gallery on the HTC Vive | Polygon

What Nest's product shutdown says about the Internet of Things

Here's Overwatch's replacement for the victory pose that caused such a fuss | Polygon

Brianna Wu on Twitter: "1/ Gamers have been frustrated by Blizzard deciding to change Tracer's pose. Here's old and new one not much better. https://t.co/oG3PpQH8eu"

64: Mister Doctorow Apr 02, 2016

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Microsoft's HoloLens gets a demo, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time!

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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Links and Show Notes

Feed The Streets (prod. DEQUEXATRON X000 Bobby Raps & DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip) in WATCH THE STOVE

TAYLOR vs. TREADMILL - YouTube

Microsoft Build 2016: Windows 10, HoloLens and Xbox updates revealed

Untethered and unguided: Our first deep look at HoloLens

Oculus Rift review | Polygon

Oculus Rift review | The Verge

Security researchers: help EFF keep the Web safe for browser research! / Boing Boing

Fight for the Future condemns Internet Association’s support for TPP

FBI finally hacks iPhone, ending court battle with Apple

63: That's Actually Not a Terrible Point Mar 26, 2016

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This week in accelerated geek conversation: the iPhone SE, new iPad Pro, the lack of updated Macs and the turmoil that seems to be brewing at Nest before Simone breaks some bad news about a part of her history.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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

Links and Show Notes

Apple unveils the new 4-inch iPhone SE

iPhone SE review: Turns out, good things do come in small packages

iPhone SE comparison with 4-inch smartphone alternatives

Apple iPad Pro 9.7: The iPad you want [REVIEW]

Apple had bigger things on its mind during Monday's event

Nest CEO Tony Fadell has Dropcam regrets - Business Insider

Accessories to hide your Dropcam | Dropcessories

62: The Constant March Forward Mar 17, 2016

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This week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes

iPhone 7 rumors, hopes and nightmares

Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector - Mac Rumors

Rumor: Apple working on 'iPhone SE' promo that hints at 4K camera

Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector - Mac Rumors

Sony's PlayStation VR costs $399 and is coming in October | The Verge

PlayStation VR's processing unit doesn't add any power to the PS4 | Polygon

Mozilla Advocacy

About - Do Not Track

Help Us Spread the Word: Encryption Matters | The Mozilla Blog

Celebrating Our Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows, and Looking Ahead | The Mozilla Blog

Mozilla Advocacy

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Encryption (HBO) - YouTube

61: A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen Mar 10, 2016

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This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters!

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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Links and Show Notes

First ever OS X ransomware encrypts your data and asks for money

Samsung Galaxy S7 wins without reinvention

Samsung Galaxy S7 teardown reveals tiny heat pipe, gobs of glue

Samsung Galaxy S7 review: on the edge of perfection | The Verge

N, as in: so early, it’s Not Named yet ;) — Google Developers — Medium

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the sexy alternative to the iPhone 6S Plus

Ghostbusters - International Trailer - In Cinemas July 14 - YouTube

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