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    #269: Spicy Stuff

    March 5th, 2020 · 58 minutes

    This week we're discussing the impact of COVID19 on the world. Then, there are new Apple products out there, and rumors as well: a 14-inch Macbook Pro?? The Verge's Mac Pro review?? We simply must discuss. Then Simone gets to be sanctimonious for 15 minutes because Christina loves the Amazon Go grocery store. She also doesn't drink soda. It's Rocket.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Tim Cook and Apple Bet Everything on China. Then Coronavirus Hit. - WSJ
    is it canceled yet?
    Kuo: 14.1-inch MacBook Pro joining lineup after 16-inch redesign, new iMac Pro in Q4 - 9to5Mac
    What Is a Mini-LED TV, and Why Would You Want One?
    Mac Pro review: the price of power - The Verge
    2019 Mac Pro 16-Core versus iMac Pro 18-Core
    yoni on Twitter: "The add-on wheels for Apple’s Mac Pro cost $400. There is no lock on them. https://t.co/13VHI3ytRm" / Twitter
    Inside ‘Amazon Go Grocery’: Tech giant opens first full-sized store without cashiers or checkout lines – GeekWire