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147: You Said My Thing Was Dumb! Jul 27, 2017

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Adobe to end Flash support by 2020: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/07/with-html5-webgl-javascript-ascendant-adobe-to-cease-flash-dev-at-end-of-2020/ John Gruber on force quitting apps: https://daringfireball.net/2017/07/you_should_not_force_quit_apps Dave Hamilton says you still need to force quit some apps: https://www.macobserver.com/tips/deep-dive/force-quit-ios-apps/ Our thanks to Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode of The Rebound. Blue Apron ships you ingredients and amazing recipes. Learn while you cook and cook meals you'll love. Go to BlueApron.com/REBOUND and get three meals FREE with free shipping. Our thanks as well to Indochino (https://www.Indochino.com) where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get any premium suit for just $379.

146: Everybody Wants the Sandwich Jul 20, 2017

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Jason Snell on the iPhone 8: http://www.macworld.com/article/3207552/iphone-ipad/apples-risky-balancing-act-with-the-next-iphone.html John Gruber discusses possible iPhone 8 pricing: https://daringfireball.net/2017/07/speculation_on_new_iphone_pricing Emojipedia shows us Apple's upcoming emoji: http://blog.emojipedia.org/apple-reveals-new-emojis-for-world-emoji-day/ Has Microsoft ever seen a glass of whiskey? https://scotchwhisky.com/magazine/latest-news/12153/the-whisky-glass-emoji-is-finally-here/ Dan likes the Race for the Galaxy card game: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/race-for-the-galaxy/id1190675052?mt=8 The Boy Genius Report takes a look at the face recognition technology Apple bought a few months back: http://bgr.com/2017/07/17/iphone-8-features-facial-recognition-touch-id-replace/ We discuss the Mira Prism: https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/18/mira-prism-ar-headset-iphone-7/ Our thanks to Shutterstock (http://shutterstock.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode. Whether you're making ads or brochures, you need high quality images to attract and keep customers. Go to Shutterstock.com/Rebound and get started today with a 20% discount. Our thanks also to Zip Recruiter. Are you hiring? With ZipRecruiter.com, you can get your posting on all the major sites and social media. Go to ZipRecruiter.com/FreeTrial (http://ziprecruiter.com/freetrial) to try it out for free! And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

145: Prime Day is Like a Box of Chocolates Jul 11, 2017

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Joyous Prime Day to our readers. We hope you availed yourself of the sweet deals, such as this 18-pack of flashlights: https://www.amazon.ca/EverBrite-Aluminum-Flashlight-Batteries-Included/dp/B01CTX742M/ Or maybe some cat-eared headphones: https://www.amazon.com/iClever-BoostCare-Headphones-Cat-inspired-Headsets/dp/B01MXXPA93/ Or a tasty treat for, uh, dogs, I think: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G8RXYK6 Japanese mayo is definitely for humans: https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Kewpie-Mayonnaise-17-64-Pack/dp/B00279RYEM/ This story about a smart home device calling the local sheriff's office originally said it was a Google Home, now it doesn't specify which device it is: http://abcnews.go.com/US/smart-home-device-alerts-mexico-authorities-alleged-assault/story?id=48470912 Google denies it's even possible with their device. Our thanks to Shutterstock (http://shutterstock.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode. Whether you're making ads or brochures, you need high quality images to attract and keep customers. Go to Shutterstock.com/Rebound and get started today with a 20% discount. Our thanks as well to Indochino (https://www.Indochino.com) where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get any premium suit for just $379. And our thanks to Casper (https://casper.com/therebound) for sponsoring this episode. You spend about a third of your life sleeping, make sure it's on a good mattress. Go to casper.com/therebound to start your 100-day money-back trial. You'll get $50 off by using the code "REBOUND".

144: BloodID Jul 06, 2017

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Ken Segall recounts the story of the Intel Inside stickers: http://kensegall.com/2017/06/steve-jobs-and-the-missing-intel-inside-sticker/ The Loop has the video of the guy who asked Steve Jobs why Macs don't have the Intel Inside sticker: http://www.loopinsight.com/2017/07/06/steve-jobs-and-the-missing-intel-inside-sticker/ They still make the STOP Theft stickers if you're interested: https://www.stoptheft.com Hope you don't use Touch ID: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2017/07/03/kuo-iphone-2017-touch-id Dan has a new iMac: https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/07/meet-the-new-imac-definitely-not-the-same-as-the-old-imac/ He also has an Echo Show, as does Jason Snell: https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/07/first-days-with-amazon-echo-show/ Our thanks to Shutterstock (http://shutterstock.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode. Whether you're making ads or brochures, you need high quality images to attract and keep customers. Go to Shutterstock.com/Rebound and get started today with a 20% discount. And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

143: Too Many Echoes, Not Enough House Jun 29, 2017

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The iOS 11 public beta has started: https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/ MacRumors says Apple has acquired German firm SensoMotoric Instruments: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/06/26/apple-acquires-sensomotoric-instruments/ On the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, John Markoff interviews those who worked on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDRdWFdsoQ Echo Show might be a little creepy: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mathonan/meet-amazons-new-echo-show-alexa-is-watching The Super Nintendo Classic arrives in September: https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/06/super-nintendo-classic-arrives-in-september/ Our thanks to Shutterstock (http://shutterstock.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode. Whether you're making ads or brochures, you need high quality images to attract and keep customers. Go to Shutterstock.com/Rebound and get started today with a 20% discount. Our thanks as well to Indochino (https://www.Indochino.com) where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get any premium suit for just $379. And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

142: The iBarrel Jun 22, 2017

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Leaked information about Apple's leaked information: https://theoutline.com/post/1766/leaked-recording-inside-apple-s-global-war-on-leakers Tech leaders super happy to visit the White House: https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/877158391419994112 Apple does sell something that holds both your iPad and your Pencil and it's only $149: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQ0U2ZM/A/leather-sleeve-for-129‑inch-ipad-pro-black MyScript Stylus, a handwriting keyboard on the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myscript-stylus-handwriting-keyboard/id931394264?mt=8 What the heck is the TextBlade? https://waytools.com The TouchType iPad case is getting updated: https://touchtypecase.com Amazon has removed its unlimited storage plan for Cloud Drive: https://techcrunch.com/2017/06/08/amazon-ends-its-unlimited-cloud-storage-plan/ Our thanks to Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode of The Rebound. Blue Apron ships you ingredients and amazing recipes. Learn while you cook and cook meals you'll love. Go to BlueApron.com/REBOUND and get three meals FREE with free shipping. Our thanks also to Mack Weldon (https://www.mackweldon.com/rebound). Mack Weldon makes glorious underwear to hold your bits in the way they deserve, anti-microbially. It is truly awesome stuff. So go to MackWeldon.com/REBOUND and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get 20 percent off your order. And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

141: You Should Be Committed Jun 16, 2017

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Dan has a keyboard he's been holding out about: https://twitter.com/dmoren/status/875367583654039556 It's for sale on Amazon for $33: https://www.amazon.com/iClever-Bluetooth-Rechargeable-Universal-Smartphone/dp/B01JA6HG88 Submitted for your approval (or not), the Apple Pocket Watch: https://twitter.com/MatthewSchneier/status/610396428444131328 Tim Cook spills small beans about Apple's car project: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-13/cook-says-apple-is-focusing-on-making-an-autonomous-car-system The reviews of the 10.5-inch iPad Pro are pretty good: https://daringfireball.net/2017/06/ipad_pro_review_roundup The Verge has excerpts from a book that are not flattering about Schiller: https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/13/15782200/one-device-secret-history-iphone-brian-merchant-book-excerpt Lex likes the game Ballz: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ballz/id1139609950?mt=8 Our thanks to Indochino (https://www.Indochino.com) where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get any premium suit for just $389. And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

140: You're in My Party Playlist (WWDC 2017) Jun 06, 2017

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Jason Snell got to try out the HomePod: https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/06/ears-on-with-the-homepod/ He's also got a wrap-up of Apple's announcements: http://www.macworld.com/article/3199787/wwdc/wwdc-2017-keynote-taking-it-all-in.html Bozoma Saint John is reportedly leaving Apple for Uber: http://www.blackenterprise.com/news/apple-music-bozoma-saint-john-leaving/ Our thanks to Omaha Steaks. Go to OmahaSteaks.com (http://omahasteaks.com) and type "REBOUND" in the search bar, add the Family Gift Pack to your cart and get an 80% savings! Great meat at a great price. Our thanks also to Mack Weldon (https://www.mackweldon.com/rebound). Mack Weldon makes glorious underwear to hold your bits in the way they deserve, anti-microbially. It is truly awesome stuff. So go to MackWeldon.com/REBOUND and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get 20 percent off your order. And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

139: You Don’t Deserve A Touch Bar Jun 01, 2017

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ALL HAIL THE ESSENTIAL PHONE: https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/30/15711170/essential-phone-announcement-price-android-andy-rubin LIKEWISE HAIL THEIR HOME THINGY: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/5/30/15711162/ambient-os-essential-home-andy-rubin TechCrunch's coverage is a little more staid: https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/30/nice-phone-essential-but-why-is-there-a-hole-in-the-screen/ There may indeed be updated MacBook Pros at WWDC: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/05/29/15-inch-macbook-pro-delivery-estimates-slip/ Mashable's complaints about the Apple Watch: http://mashable.com/2017/05/30/apple-watch-fitness-fail/ Our thanks also to Omaha Steaks. Go to OmahaSteaks.com (http://omahasteaks.com) and type "REBOUND" in the search bar, add the Family Gift Pack to your cart and get an 80% savings! Great meat at a great price. Our thanks to Indochino (https://www.Indochino.com) where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get any premium suit for just $389.

138: Thinking Man Emoji May 25, 2017

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Are new laptops coming at WWDC? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-16/apple-said-to-plan-laptop-upgrades-as-microsoft-enters-market Jason Snell has some thoughts on a Siri speaker: https://sixcolors.com/post/2017/05/imagining-the-introduction-of-a-siri-speaker/ Apple acquired VocalIQ back in October of 2015: https://www.macrumors.com/2015/10/02/apple-acquires-speech-technology-startup-vocaliq/ If you didn't know, you can pay on your Mac with your finger on your iPhone: https://9to5mac.com/2016/06/13/apple-pay-mac/ Apple's latest transparency report: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/05/23/apple-2016-government-transparency-report/ How Anker made a great business off Apple and Samsung: https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/22/15673712/anker-battery-charger-amazon-empire-steven-yang-interview Apple creates a new VP of Diversity: https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/23/apple-denise-young-smith-vp-hr-includsion-diversity/ Lex still doesn't get Apple's Today at Apple events: https://www.macrumors.com/2017/05/16/today-at-apple-classes-launch/ Our thanks to Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/rebound) for sponsoring this episode of The Rebound. Blue Apron ships you ingredients and amazing recipes. Learn while you cook and cook meals you'll love. Go to BlueApron.com/REBOUND and get three meals FREE with free shipping. Our thanks also to Mack Weldon (https://www.mackweldon.com/rebound). Mack Weldon makes glorious underwear to hold your bits in the way they deserve, anti-microbially. It is truly awesome stuff. So go to MackWeldon.com/REBOUND and use the promo code "REBOUND" to get 20 percent off your order. And our thanks to Couchbase (https://www.couchbase.com/therebound). Get exceptional customer experience at any scale on the Couchbase engagement database. Always on, always fast. To find out more, go to Couchbase.com/TheRebound.

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