Rocket https://www.relay.fm/rocket Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMT Countdown to excitement! Every week Christina Warren, Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort have accelerated geek conversation. Tech, comics, movies, games and books, no galaxy is off limits! Hosted by Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort. en-US Copyright © 2024 Relay FM Relay FM women, tech, gaming, movies, tv, brianna, wu, christina, warren, Simone, De Rochefort, nerd, geek, culture clean Relay FM hello@relay.fm no 470: Terminated Thu, 28 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/470 http://relay.fm/rocket/470 Terminated 470 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years! On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years! clean 7221 On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!

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469: Very Large Online Problems Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/469 http://relay.fm/rocket/469 Very Large Online Problems 469 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S. A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S. clean 2789 A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S.

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Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue
Insomniac hack files leak news on Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and more - Polygon
Insomniac Games ransomware breach reveals Wolverine and new Spider-Man details - The Verge
Sony's game plans leaked online by hackers - Bloomberg News | Reuters
Why the Apple Watch is being banned — and how Apple can avoid it - The Verge
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468: This One Was Epic Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/468 http://relay.fm/rocket/468 This One Was Epic 468 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time! We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time! clean 3492 We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time!

Links and Show Notes:

Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge
Interview: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney after his Google antitrust win - The Verge
20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial - The Verge
The best emails from the Apple vs. Epic trial
Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge
Apple responds to Beeper’s iMessage for Android: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ - The Verge
Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge
Beeper’s iMessage app for Android is back — but it’s a downgrade - The Verge
E3 is canceled forever - Polygon
E3 is officially dead, ESA says, ending years of attempts to revive it - The Washington Post
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467: Turn on Push Notifications Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/467 http://relay.fm/rocket/467 Turn on Push Notifications 467 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android - iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer! The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android - iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer! clean 3521 The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android - iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer!

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A federal TikTok ban appears doomed by Montana ruling - POLITICO
Spotify’s not going for Pulitzers anymore - The Verge
Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications - US senator | Reuters
Here's a Warrant Showing the U.S. Government is Monitoring Push Notifications
Apple Set to Avoid EU Crackdown Over iMessage Service - Bloomberg
How Beeper Mini Works - Beeper Blog
Beeper reverse-engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users | TechCrunch
Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android - The Verge
Fallout - Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube
Amazon Fallout series trailer takes us to the Wasteland of Los Angeles - Polygon
Plagiarism and You(Tube) - YouTube
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466: Husband Pollution Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/466 http://relay.fm/rocket/466 Husband Pollution 466 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay! A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay! clean 2675 A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay!

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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must stay in US for time being, judge says | Reuters
YouTube’s Playables games are now available for Premium subscribers - The Verge
I played every Netflix game: What the hell is going on?
Amazon is getting rid of its gaming content channel amid larger games layoffs - The Verge
TikTok has quietly added over half a dozen mini-games into its app - The Verge
Amazon’s Q AI assistant lets users ask questions about their company’s data - The Verge
Apple Music Replay is back — and it’s still mostly a web experience - The Verge
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465: Succession Main Theme Dot Mp3 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/465 http://relay.fm/rocket/465 Succession Main Theme Dot Mp3 465 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday. Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday. clean 3575 Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday.

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Sam Altman is still trying to return as OpenAI CEO - The Verge
Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI - The Verge
Sam Altman is back, so what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge
Everything You Need to Know About the Ridiculously Chaotic 'Coup,' Implosion, and Counter-Revolution at OpenAI
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations - The New York Times
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464: Always Listen to Christina Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/464 http://relay.fm/rocket/464 Always Listen to Christina 464 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED. Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED. clean 2974 Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED.

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The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
New models and developer products announced at DevDay
Introducing Humane Ai Pin on Vimeo
Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable - The Verge
Introducing Steam Deck OLED
Steam Deck OLED review: much more than a screen improvement - Polygon
Steam Deck OLED review: better, not faster - The Verge
Steam Deck OLED Review - OMG - YouTube
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463: GPTs For All Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/463 http://relay.fm/rocket/463 GPTs For All 463 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie! Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie! clean 2667 Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie!

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The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model | WIRED
OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge
OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge
OpenAI turbocharges GPT-4 and makes it cheaper - The Verge
Nintendo is developing a Legend of Zelda live-action movie - Polygon
Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie - The Verge
The Princess Bride (Encore)
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462: The Scary Fast Episode Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/462 http://relay.fm/rocket/462 The Scary Fast Episode 462 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them. It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them. clean 3381 It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them.

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Guest Starring:

Morry Kolman

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Why are Apple’s M3 Pro and Max configuration options so weird? - The Verge
Goodbye, Touch Bar, you held incredible promise - The Verge
HBO Bosses Used ‘Secret’ Fake Accounts to Troll TV Critics
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461: Incremental Upgrades Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/461 http://relay.fm/rocket/461 Incremental Upgrades 461 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident. The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident. clean 3294 The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident.

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Apple plans ‘Scary Fast’ product event just before Halloween - The Verge
Apple may launch a new 24-inch M3 iMac and new MacBook Pros in October - The Verge
Apple’s future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming - The Verge
SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms doxxing accusations, explained - Polygon
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460: We are so (not) back Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/460 http://relay.fm/rocket/460 We are so (not) back 460 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil's role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max! This week we're discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil's role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max! clean 2209 This week we're discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil's role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max!

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The Apple Pencil lineup is finally as confusing as the iPad lineup - 9to5Mac
So Apple did release a new iPad — but it's not that exciting | Mashable
Cheaper New Entry-Level Apple Pencil Gets USB-C, Cuts Pressure Sensitivity - CNET
Apple Pencil joins the iPad confusion zone - The Verge
What to expect amid the bevy of conflicting iPad rumors | Ars Technica
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review: A17 Pro, 5x telephoto, and titanium - The Verge
The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years - The Verge
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459: Caroline Takes a Stand Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/459 http://relay.fm/rocket/459 Caroline Takes a Stand 459 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The FTX trial continues, with Caroline Ellison taking the stand. Then, new PS5 drops this year… and it’s modular! The FTX trial continues, with Caroline Ellison taking the stand. Then, new PS5 drops this year… and it’s modular! clean 3207 The FTX trial continues, with Caroline Ellison taking the stand. Then, new PS5 drops this year… and it’s modular!

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Rocket | Cotton Bureau
SBF Trial Live: Caroline Ellison, Ex-Alameda CEO, Takes the Stand
Is Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense even trying to win? - The Verge
Sam Bankman-Fried was a terrible boyfriend - The Verge
Was Sam Bankman-Fried’s bean bag chair a lie too? - The Verge
Sony’s new PS5 with a removable disc drive launches in November - The Verge
PS5 slim announced with add-on Blu-ray drive and price increase - Polygon
The beginning of the end of physical media featuring Christina "film_girl" Warren (Changelog & Friends #16) |> Changelog
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458: Scamset Mindset Grindset Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. Then, with a whole week of life with the iPhone 15 under our belts, we're talking about how Apple's new phones stack up. Let me spoil it for you, the 15 is better than the iPhone 11. Who could have seen this one coming. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/458 http://relay.fm/rocket/458 Scamset Mindset Grindset 458 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11. Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11. clean 3262 Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11.

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy - The Verge
The FTX trial is bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried - The Verge
Jury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried | AP News
What to know as Sam Bankman-Fried's blockbuster trial kicks off : NPR
Crypto Fraud Trial: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Was ‘Built on Lies,’ Prosecutor Says - The New York Times
Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried - The New York Times
The insider: how Michael Lewis got a backstage pass for the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried | Books | The Guardian
Apple iPhone 15 Review: The iPhone That's the Worth Upgrade
Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge
iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and Reach
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457: Fireside Chat Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Plus, Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. But that’s not really why you’re here, is it? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/457 http://relay.fm/rocket/457 Fireside Chat 457 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. clean 2868 Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Plus, Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. But that’s not really why you’re here, is it?

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456: Unredacted Christmas We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. Let’s talk about Microsoft’s theoretical plans for the future of Xbox and… buying Nintendo? Then, iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. Get ready. Then, Brianna discusses how she’s being wooed by Leica cameras — and what it takes to make it a lifestyle. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/456 http://relay.fm/rocket/456 Unredacted Christmas 456 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. clean 3665 We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. Let’s talk about Microsoft’s theoretical plans for the future of Xbox and… buying Nintendo? Then, iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. Get ready. Then, Brianna discusses how she’s being wooed by Leica cameras — and what it takes to make it a lifestyle.

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Rocket | Cotton Bureau
Unprecedented Microsoft leak reveals plans for new Xbox systems
Microsoft board supported buying Nintendo, leaked email says
Baldur’s Gate 3 dubbed ‘second-run Stadia PC RPG’ by Xbox - Polygon
Big Xbox document leak is a peek into the secretive games industry - Polygon
Xbox boss Phil Spencer really wanted to buy Nintendo in 2020 - Polygon
California court says Microsoft leak was Microsoft’s fault - Polygon
Microsoft’s next Xbox, coming 2028, envisions hybrid computing - The Verge
Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge
Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Review: It’s OK Not to Love Your Phone | WIRED
Leica Q3 Review: Pricey but Worth It | WIRED
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455: Booster It’s Apple Week! Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity and talk about a Bloomberg article on the rise and fall of FaZE Clan. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/455 http://relay.fm/rocket/455 Booster 455 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity. Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity. clean 3735 It’s Apple Week! Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity and talk about a Bloomberg article on the rise and fall of FaZE Clan.

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Rocket | Cotton Bureau
Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Verge
Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro - The Verge
Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products are a red herring - The Verge
Unity's new fees leave game developers fuming
Why Unity's New Install Fees Are Spurring Massive Backlash Among Game Developers - IGN
Unity plan pricing and packaging updates | Unity Blog
FaZe Clan Went From Cool Kids to Penny Stock; Now Its CEO Is Out - Bloomberg
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454: Exposed Information This episode things are getting heated. Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive… data leak. It’s finally bad! Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert after a weekend trapped in the mud. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/454 http://relay.fm/rocket/454 Exposed Information 454 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive data leak. Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert. Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive data leak. Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert. clean 3350 This episode things are getting heated. Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive… data leak. It’s finally bad! Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert after a weekend trapped in the mud.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 will defy everyone’s wishes, make characters less horny - The Verge
It's Official: Baldur's Gate 3 Companions Are Too Randy Because Of A Bug
Maker of ‘smart’ chastity cage left users’ emails, passwords, and locations exposed | TechCrunch
Hacker exploits smart chastity belt bug to hold penises hostage
Burning Man's Fyre Fest Moment Is Coming to a Close
The Burning Man Fiasco Is the Ultimate Tech Culture Clash | WIRED
Burning Man 2023 Ebola, Weather Fake News Spread as Festival Ends
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453: DEATH TO GOLD The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Plus, will there be a new button on the Pro and Pro Max? Or should I say, the Ultra? Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. We certainly have thoughts about the rise of Discord and the DMs for chatting. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/453 http://relay.fm/rocket/453 DEATH TO GOLD 453 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. clean 3626 The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Plus, will there be a new button on the Pro and Pro Max? Or should I say, the Ultra? Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. We certainly have thoughts about the rise of Discord and the DMs for chatting.

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Apple’s September iPhone event: how to watch and what to expect - The Verge
Base iPhone 15 models could come with the Dynamic Island - The Verge
Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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452: Nu Wii U Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill — but to what end? Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. And if you’re one of the lucky 100 who bought tickets, boy do we want to hear from you! Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/452 http://relay.fm/rocket/452 Nu Wii U 452 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill. Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill. Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. clean 3430 Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill — but to what end? Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. And if you’re one of the lucky 100 who bought tickets, boy do we want to hear from you!

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Sony PlayStation Portal streaming handheld price announced - Polygon
PlayStation’s first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99 – PlayStation.Blog
Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 - The Verge
Apple now supports California’s right-to-repair bill after lobbying against it - The Verge
Fyre Festival 2, anyone? Billy McFarland says tickets have sold out. - The Washington Post
Fyre Festival 2 tickets are now on sale -- and selling out -- according to embattled founder Billy McFarland | CNN
Fyre Festival II Tickets Are on Sale, Says Billy McFarland – Rolling Stone
How to Be Yourself? – Caroline Calloway, Tara Isabella Burton, and Katherine Dee on Online Self-Creation – SuperSalon - Interintellect
Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire
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451: Call Us, SBF! Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. Yes, you can scream about it. Finally, justice may finally be served in the world of scammy printer money-making tactics. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/451 http://relay.fm/rocket/451 Call Us, SBF! 451 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. clean 3310 Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac. Yes, you can scream about it. Finally, justice may finally be served in the world of scammy printer money-making tactics.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Sent to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail - The New York Times
HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response, ESMC, & Starfield x AMD GPUs - YouTube
The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility - YouTube
The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained | PC Gamer
Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls - The Verge
In a world full of laptops, is there a place for the iMac? - The Verge
From Apple’s first iMac G3 to the iMac with M1: a visual history - The Verge
How the iMac saved Apple - The Verge
Judge Rules HP Must Face Lawsuit Over Disabled Printers
HP Plus: an exciting new way to DRM your inkjet printer! - The Verge
Canon is getting away with printers that won’t scan sans ink — but HP might pay - The Verge
Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fake - The Verge
Lawsuit claiming HP all-in-one printers are defective can proceed | Reuters
Hey, did you know inkjet cartridges are region-locked? - The Verge
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450: Leave Section 230 Alone: Alex Winter and The YouTube Effect Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Our conversation goes through that and much more, including the future of Section 230, and the media’s focus on TikTok and Facebook over YouTube. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/450 http://relay.fm/rocket/450 Leave Section 230 Alone: Alex Winter and The YouTube Effect 450 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. clean 3771 Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Our conversation goes through that and much more, including the future of Section 230, and the media’s focus on TikTok and Facebook over YouTube.

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Alex Winter's 'The YouTube Effect' Says Video Site is a Danger - Variety
The YouTube Effect | Documentary | Official Trailer - YouTube
Biljana Electronica: Fans Divided on ‘Planet of the Bass’ Recasts – Rolling Stone
‘Planet of the Bass,’ Kyle Gordon’s Viral Parody, Explained
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449: Don’t Throw Things At People There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. And a bad idea. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/449 http://relay.fm/rocket/449 Don’t Throw Things At People 449 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too. There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too. clean 3696 There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. And a bad idea. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too.

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Nintendo’s next-gen console could come as soon as 2024 - The Verge
Nintendo’s next-gen console: Here’s what we know about ‘Switch 2’ - Polygon
Facebook and Instagram start blocking news in Canada - The Verge
Why Link Taxes Like Canada’s C-18 Represent An End To An Open Web | Techdirt
Cardi B throws microphone at fan who threw drink, fan reports battery
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448: Hey Barbie Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then it’s the marketing event we’ve all been waiting for, Rocket Does Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s latest film is out now and the reviews are unpredictable! Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/448 http://relay.fm/rocket/448 Hey Barbie 448 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then, Rocket Does Barbie. Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then, Rocket Does Barbie. clean 3789 Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then it’s the marketing event we’ve all been waiting for, Rocket Does Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s latest film is out now and the reviews are unpredictable!

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Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 Unpacked event: biggest announcements - The Verge
Samsung invited K-Pop stars Suga, Stray Kids, and IVE's Wonyoung to Unpacked. Why didn't it use them? | Mashable
Which Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 color should you buy?
From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand - The New York Times
Elon Musk takes @x handle from its original user. He got zero dollars for it. | Mashable
Here’s what Elon Musk wants to do with X, his ‘everything app’ - The Verge
Barbie review: A laugh-out-loud mockery of men’s rights - Polygon
Barbie review: Greta Gerwig’s movie uses a surprising Biblical metaphor - Vox
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447: The Beginning of the End Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Who could possibly stand in their way!? And will they do a good job trying to stop this merger!? Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2, its large language model, which is not open source but a second, more interesting thing. Then, NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/447 http://relay.fm/rocket/447 The Beginning of the End 447 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2. NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself. Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2. NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself. clean 3467 Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Who could possibly stand in their way!? And will they do a good job trying to stop this merger!? Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2, its large language model, which is not open source but a second, more interesting thing. Then, NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself.

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Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard - The Verge
FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case - The Verge
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend merger agreement to October - The Verge
Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama | Meta
Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It - The New York Times
YouTube star James Charles breaks silence on ‘grooming’ allegations as he asks internet to ‘un-cancel’ him | The Independent
James Charles and Jeffree Star Are Coming Back — but Their Era Is Over
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446: Bored Ape Check-in Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot? Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/446 http://relay.fm/rocket/446 Bored Ape Check-in 446 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot? Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot? clean 2983 Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot?

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Twitter threatens Threads lawsuit against Meta | Reuters
Remember Bored Apes? They're Almost Worthless Now
ApeCoin Crashes to All-Time Low as Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Prices Sink - Decrypt
Napoleon movie: Ridley Scott really wants us to think Napoleon was hot.
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445: Many People Are Saying This Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? Then, Twitter itself has had a weird week, to say the least. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/445 http://relay.fm/rocket/445 Many People Are Saying This 445 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? clean 3604 Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? Then, Twitter itself has had a weird week, to say the least.

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Instagram’s Threads app is available now for iPhone and Android - The Verge
Meta unspools Threads - The Verge
Instagram Threads: why Meta is competing with Twitter - The Verge
Instagram Threads app has 30M users, Zuckerberg says of Twitter rival - The Washington Post
Threads: The Motherboard Review
What to know about Threads - Mastodon Blog
Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your account unless you also delete Instagram | Mashable
Elon Musk puts a reading paywall on Twitter - The Verge
Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets | TechCrunch
Twitter limits the number of tweets users can read amid extended outage | TechCrunch
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444: Who are the Mac Pro Pros? This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley — from psilocybin to ketamine — and why it’s such a difficult, complicated issue to talk about. Then, the Mac Pro is here, but where are the Mac Pro Pros?? For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone! Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/444 http://relay.fm/rocket/444 Who are the Mac Pro Pros? 444 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley and why it’s such a complicated issue. Then, the Mac Pro is here. For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone! This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley and why it’s such a complicated issue. Then, the Mac Pro is here. For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone! clean 4274 This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley — from psilocybin to ketamine — and why it’s such a difficult, complicated issue to talk about. Then, the Mac Pro is here, but where are the Mac Pro Pros?? For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone!

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Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. - WSJ
Silicon Valley Is On Drugs - Bloomberg
Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra review: a powerful computer in search of an audience - The Verge
Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023) Review: The Mac Pro Killer | WIRED
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443: The Thrust is Wrong The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. But is this lawsuit really… it? Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI, and the shadow industry that makes it all work. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone! Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/443 http://relay.fm/rocket/443 The Thrust is Wrong 443 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone! The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone! clean 3339 The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. But is this lawsuit really… it? Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI, and the shadow industry that makes it all work. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone!

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FTC sues Amazon for tricking customers into signing up for Prime - The Verge
Amazon duped millions of consumers into enrolling in Prime, US FTC says | Reuters
What the FTC Misses With Amazon Lawsuit — The Information
Inside the AI Factory: the humans that make tech seem human - The Verge
A Year After Dobbs, Advocates Push in the States for a Right to Birth Control - The New York Times
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442: Reddit Black-out The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes. We’ll be discussing that and a huge roadblock in Activision and Microsoft’s proposed merger. Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! What looks good? All of it, maybe? Even Starfield? Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/442 http://relay.fm/rocket/442 Reddit Black-out 442 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! clean 3501 The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes. We’ll be discussing that and a huge roadblock in Activision and Microsoft’s proposed merger. Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! What looks good? All of it, maybe? Even Starfield?

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📣 Apollo will close down on June 30th. Reddit’s recent decisions and actions have unfortunately made it impossible for Apollo to continue. Thank you so, so much for all the support over the years. ❤️ : r/apolloapp
Apollo’s developer on Reddit’s new API changes, and why users revolted - The Verge
Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will pass’ - The Verge
Reddit Revolt, Apollo and Reddit’s Changes, Complement Complaints – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition update: Will it go through? - Polygon
FTC files to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard - The Verge
US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision | Reuters
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer, release window at Summer Game Fest - Polygon
All Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements and best trailers - Polygon
Ubisoft Forward 2023: All the announcements and trailers - Polygon
All Xbox Showcase announcements and best trailers - Polygon
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441: How to Spend A Lot Of Money In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! We’ve got OS updates and new MacBooks but the story sucking all the air out of the room is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset and has all the hands-on details. Plus, a money-grabbing choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/441 http://relay.fm/rocket/441 How to Spend A Lot Of Money 441 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! The story is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset . Plus, a choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps. In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! The story is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset . Plus, a choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps. clean 5101 In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! We’ve got OS updates and new MacBooks but the story sucking all the air out of the room is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset and has all the hands-on details. Plus, a money-grabbing choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps.

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Apple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and more - The Verge
I Used Apple’s Vision Pro and It’s Absolutely Mind-Blowingly Impressive
I tried Apple's new headset. Here's what it's like to use | CNN Business
Apple Vision Pro: I Tried the New Mixed-Reality Headset - WSJ
I wore the Apple Vision Pro. It’s the best headset demo ever. - The Verge
First impressions: Yes, Apple Vision Pro works and yes, it’s good | TechCrunch
Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Air is the ‘world’s thinnest’ - The Verge
Apple’s iOS 17 is official with better autocorrect and StandBy - The Verge
Apple hid something AMAZING for Mac gaming at WWDC - YouTube
Bring your game to Mac, Part 1: Make a game plan - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer
Reddit’s plan to kill third-party apps sparks widespread protests | Ars Technica
Destiny Debates Cenk Uygur On Biden And Rittenhouse - YouTube
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440: Build-ing a Mystery 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. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/440 http://relay.fm/rocket/440 Build-ing a Mystery 440 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. And finally, Elizabeth Holmes has reported to prison and a debt is fulfilled. 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. And finally, Elizabeth Holmes has reported to prison and a debt is fulfilled. clean 3227 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
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439: Human Errors 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! Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/439 http://relay.fm/rocket/439 Human Errors 439 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Microsoft Build happened this week, along with a slew of AI-centric announcements! Brianna and Simone tackle the AI-integrated future of Windows 11. Then, a disastrous Twitter Space has launched a new presidential candidate. Microsoft Build happened this week, along with a slew of AI-centric announcements! Brianna and Simone tackle the AI-integrated future of Windows 11. Then, a disastrous Twitter Space has launched a new presidential candidate. clean 3619 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
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438: Touching Livestock 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. Thu, 18 May 2023 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/438 http://relay.fm/rocket/438 Touching Livestock 438 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is off touching sheep so Bri and Christina are left to their own devices. This week, that means a spoiler-free dessert-up-front segment on The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and discussion about whether AM radios should still come with cars. Simone is off touching sheep so Bri and Christina are left to their own devices. This week, that means a spoiler-free dessert-up-front segment on The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and discussion about whether AM radios should still come with cars. clean 3368 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
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437: Puff Peace 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! Thu, 11 May 2023 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/437 http://relay.fm/rocket/437 Puff Peace 437 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Google is bringing AI to its search — for select users. And our favorite scamster Elizabeth Holmes appears in the New York Times this week. For dessert, our old friend Bug of Spooky Pinball is back to talk about the new Scooby-Doo table! Google is bringing AI to its search — for select users. And our favorite scamster Elizabeth Holmes appears in the New York Times this week. For dessert, our old friend Bug of Spooky Pinball is back to talk about the new Scooby-Doo table! clean 3554 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
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436: Bluesky Raya 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. Thu, 04 May 2023 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/436 http://relay.fm/rocket/436 Bluesky Raya 436 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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? We’re returning to Bluesky. 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? We’re returning to Bluesky. clean 3626 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 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. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/435 http://relay.fm/rocket/435 Only Mergers In The Building 435 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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! Then, the Twitter clone Bluesky finally seems to be taking off, and Disney is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis. 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! Then, the Twitter clone Bluesky finally seems to be taking off, and Disney is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis. clean 3933 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 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. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/434 http://relay.fm/rocket/434 Enpoopificaton 434 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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? 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? clean 3801 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 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. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/433 http://relay.fm/rocket/433 Max, Just Max 433 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Finally, the case of Brianna v. Christina is drawing to a close, as Elizabeth Holmes prison date looms…we’re talking about Twitter’s contentious relationship with journalism and the latest “quirks” of the platform. HBO Max is rebranding… again! Finally, the case of Brianna v. Christina is drawing to a close, as Elizabeth Holmes prison date looms…we’re talking about Twitter’s contentious relationship with journalism and the latest “quirks” of the platform. HBO Max is rebranding… again! clean 3311 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
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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 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. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/432 http://relay.fm/rocket/432 Rumors and Invention 432 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort There are rumors swirling about a new PlayStation handheld. Then, the first ChatGPT defamation lawsuits are emerging. Brianna has some controversial opinions about Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie, and Simone is not young anymore. There are rumors swirling about a new PlayStation handheld. Then, the first ChatGPT defamation lawsuits are emerging. Brianna has some controversial opinions about Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie, and Simone is not young anymore. clean 3050 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
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431: Limited Internet For All 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. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/431 http://relay.fm/rocket/431 Limited Internet For All 431 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. Finally, we're talking a non-spoilery review of John Wick 4. 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. Finally, we're talking a non-spoilery review of John Wick 4. clean 3949 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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430: TikTok Heaven 3000 We’re talking TikTok WAIT NO we’re talking the SEC fining Justin Sun and numerous celebrities spokespeople for cryptocurrency shenanigans! Then, it’s sadly time to bid goodbye to DPReview, the beloved camera website. Meanwhile, we never even got to say hello to Tax Heaven 3000, a dating sim/tax filing software that Steam yanked unceremoniously this week — or did they? Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/430 http://relay.fm/rocket/430 TikTok Heaven 3000 430 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We’re talking TikTok WAIT NO we’re talking the SEC fining Justin Sun and numerous celebrities spokespeople for cryptocurrency shenanigans! Then, it’s sadly time to bid goodbye to DPReview. Meanwhile, we never even got to say hello to Tax Heaven 3000. We’re talking TikTok WAIT NO we’re talking the SEC fining Justin Sun and numerous celebrities spokespeople for cryptocurrency shenanigans! Then, it’s sadly time to bid goodbye to DPReview. Meanwhile, we never even got to say hello to Tax Heaven 3000. clean 3579 We’re talking TikTok WAIT NO we’re talking the SEC fining Justin Sun and numerous celebrities spokespeople for cryptocurrency shenanigans! Then, it’s sadly time to bid goodbye to DPReview, the beloved camera website. Meanwhile, we never even got to say hello to Tax Heaven 3000, a dating sim/tax filing software that Steam yanked unceremoniously this week — or did they?

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TikTok ban hearing: all the news on the US’s crackdown on the video platform - The Verge
US issues sweeping restrictions on chip sales to China - The Verge
TikTok CEO appears on TikTok to warn users about the TikTok ban - The Verge
Biden administration reportedly demanding that TikTok sell or face a ban - The Verge
Congress rolls out new bill allowing nationwide TikTok ban - The Verge
SEC hits Jake Paul, Lindsay Lohan, Justin Sun with crypto violations
Tron Founder Justin Sun Sued by U.S. SEC on Securities, Market Manipulation Charges
SEC.gov | SEC Charges Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun and his Companies for Fraud and Other Securities Law Violations
Amazon is shutting down DPReview, the go-to camera reviews website - The Verge
The Lost Cities of Geo - 99% Invisible
MSCHF’s Tax Heaven 3000 is a dating simulator that can prepare your taxes - The Verge
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429: Bank Run Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. She’s a pragmatic, expert voice to walk all of us through a confusing and dramatic weekend, and she knows what we should be keeping an eye on next. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scream 6! Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/429 http://relay.fm/rocket/429 Bank Run 429 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scream 6! Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scream 6! clean 4184 Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. She’s a pragmatic, expert voice to walk all of us through a confusing and dramatic weekend, and she knows what we should be keeping an eye on next. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scream 6!

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Bank Shares Tumble in Wake of Failures - The New York Times
The Demise of Silicon Valley Bank - by Marc Rubinstein
How Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, who it affects, and what happens now - The Verge
Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon - The Verge
Scream VI review: The meta horror franchise fights for its life - Polygon
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428: AI Everywhere All At Once Simone is back but still dying of Italian respiratory diseases. Still, we’re in for a high-energy show! Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft, or will their years of research put them out ahead in the end? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Is Spotify doing something smart or overextending itself? Finally, Christina explains one of the biggest financial scams in recent memory. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/428 http://relay.fm/rocket/428 AI Everywhere All At Once 428 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Finally, Christina explains one of the biggest financial scams. Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Finally, Christina explains one of the biggest financial scams. clean 3982 Simone is back but still dying of Italian respiratory diseases. Still, we’re in for a high-energy show! Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft, or will their years of research put them out ahead in the end? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Is Spotify doing something smart or overextending itself? Finally, Christina explains one of the biggest financial scams in recent memory.

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How Google Became Cautious of AI and Gave Microsoft an Opening - WSJ
Google’s one step closer to building its 1,000-language AI model - The Verge
ChatGPT Success Drives Google to Put AI in All Its Products - Bloomberg
Cory Doctorow (@pluralistic@mamot.fr) on Twitter: "So there's a great Thai restaurant in my neighborhood called Kiin. Yesterday, I searched for their website to order some takeout. Here's the Google result. https://t.co/JFCyvXV9be" / Twitter
I tried using AI. It scared me. - YouTube
Spotify’s new design turns your music and podcasts into a TikTok feed - The Verge
How the Biggest Fraud in German History Unravelled | The New Yorker
Covert cameras and alleged hacking: how bust payments company Wirecard ‘hired spies and lawyers to silence critics’ | Financial sector | The Guardian
Amazon.com: Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth eBook : McCrum, Dan: Kindle Store
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427: Elizabeth Holmes Baby This week on Rocket, Simone kissed too many Italians, so Brianna and Christina are running amok. They talk about the new ChatGPT API and the potential it could have on different startups and industries, the risky bets Binance made with its customer’s money (without telling them) and Elizabeth Holmes’ latest attempt to get out of jail, thus saving Christina $500. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/427 http://relay.fm/rocket/427 Elizabeth Holmes Baby 427 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, Simone kissed too many Italians, so Brianna and Christina are running amok. They talk about the new ChatGPT API and the potential it could have, the risky bets Binance made and Elizabeth Holmes’ latest attempt to get out of jail. This week on Rocket, Simone kissed too many Italians, so Brianna and Christina are running amok. They talk about the new ChatGPT API and the potential it could have, the risky bets Binance made and Elizabeth Holmes’ latest attempt to get out of jail. clean 4729 This week on Rocket, Simone kissed too many Italians, so Brianna and Christina are running amok. They talk about the new ChatGPT API and the potential it could have on different startups and industries, the risky bets Binance made with its customer’s money (without telling them) and Elizabeth Holmes’ latest attempt to get out of jail, thus saving Christina $500.

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OpenAI announces an API for ChatGPT and its Whisper speech-to-text tech - The Verge
Introducing ChatGPT and Whisper APIs
Introduction - OpenAI API
Binance’s Asset Shuffling Eerily Similar To Maneuvers By FTX
Binance Can’t Keep Its Story Straight on Misplaced $1.8B USDC
Tweet / Twitter
Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend: Zuckoff, Mitchell: 9780812968361: Amazon.com: Books
Elizabeth Holmes Gives Birth to 2nd Child, Asks to Remain Free Pending Appeal
Court Filing
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426: Cool ISIS Video This week on Rocket, Simone is in Italy, so Brianna and Christina are joined by special guest Alex Cranz! They discuss some important technology cases in front of the Supreme Court, Meta’s new plan for verified Facebook and Instagram accounts, and finally wrap things up with some delicious dirt about the most successful show on TV that you don’t watch, but your parents definitely do, Yellowstone. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/426 http://relay.fm/rocket/426 Cool ISIS Video 426 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is in Italy, so Brianna and Christina are joined by special guest Alex Cranz! They discuss some tech cases in front of the Supreme Court, Meta’s new plan for accounts, and wrap things up with some delicious dirt about Yellowstone. Simone is in Italy, so Brianna and Christina are joined by special guest Alex Cranz! They discuss some tech cases in front of the Supreme Court, Meta’s new plan for accounts, and wrap things up with some delicious dirt about Yellowstone. clean 4213 This week on Rocket, Simone is in Italy, so Brianna and Christina are joined by special guest Alex Cranz! They discuss some important technology cases in front of the Supreme Court, Meta’s new plan for verified Facebook and Instagram accounts, and finally wrap things up with some delicious dirt about the most successful show on TV that you don’t watch, but your parents definitely do, Yellowstone.

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In lawsuit against tech companies, justices debate what it means to “aid and abet” terrorism - SCOTUSblog
“Not, like, the nine greatest experts on the internet”: Justices seem leery of broad ruling on Section 230 - SCOTUSblog
Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh: Supreme Court hears Section 230 arguments - The Verge
Meta’s launching $12 per month paid verification on Instagram and Facebook - The Verge
Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence | Meta for Creators
Casualties of the Costner-Yellowstone Crossfire - Puck
How ‘Yellowstone’ Became America’s Most Popular TV Show - The Atlantic
Taylor Sheridan Talks Sicario: Day of the Soldado Movie and Yellowstone TV Series
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425: Word of the Day: Engagement This week on Rocket, the word of the day is ENGAGEMENT! Elon Musk has ordered Twitter engineers to boost engagement of his own Tweets. So that’s normal! Meanwhile, how are things going over on Mastodon? There’s some kerfuffle in the tech world over growth on the platform(s). Brianna and Christina discuss their own experience with the decentralized social network. Finally, Marcin Wichery joins us to discuss his history of keyboards, Shift Happens! Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/425 http://relay.fm/rocket/425 Word of the Day: Engagement 425 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The word of the day is ENGAGEMENT! Elon Musk has ordered Twitter engineers to boost engagement of his own Tweets. Meanwhile, how are things going over on Mastodon? Finally, Marcin Wichery joins us to discuss his history of keyboards, Shift Happens! The word of the day is ENGAGEMENT! Elon Musk has ordered Twitter engineers to boost engagement of his own Tweets. Meanwhile, how are things going over on Mastodon? Finally, Marcin Wichery joins us to discuss his history of keyboards, Shift Happens! clean 3506 This week on Rocket, the word of the day is ENGAGEMENT! Elon Musk has ordered Twitter engineers to boost engagement of his own Tweets. So that’s normal! Meanwhile, how are things going over on Mastodon? There’s some kerfuffle in the tech world over growth on the platform(s). Brianna and Christina discuss their own experience with the decentralized social network. Finally, Marcin Wichery joins us to discuss his history of keyboards, Shift Happens!

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Yes, Elon Musk created a special system for showing you all his tweets first
The Mastodon Bump Is Now a Slump | WIRED
Martin Holland (@fingolas) | Calckey Social
Lazy Reporters Claiming Fediverse Is ‘Slumping,’ Despite Massive Increase In Usage | Techdirt
Marcin Wichary (@mwichary) / Twitter
Shift Happens
Shift Happens: A book about keyboards by Marcin Wichary — Kickstarter
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424: When Cars Hover Gently Microsoft and Google have got it and they’re flaunting it. It being AI-POWERED SEARCH. How’s is going, and what are the benefits and concerns? Then, a Right to Repair bill has passed in New York State — but by the time it was signed it had been somewhat defanged by corporate lobbyists. What does it mean for Right to Repair more broadly? For dessert we have Jason Torchinsky and Matt Hardigree of The Autopian calling in to tell us about the hot new independent automotive news site — and illegal engines. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/424 http://relay.fm/rocket/424 When Cars Hover Gently 424 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Microsoft and Google have got it and they’re flaunting it. It being AI-POWERED SEARCH. Then, a Right to Repair bill has passed in New York State. For dessert we have Jason Torchinsky and Matt Hardigree of The Autopian calling in. Microsoft and Google have got it and they’re flaunting it. It being AI-POWERED SEARCH. Then, a Right to Repair bill has passed in New York State. For dessert we have Jason Torchinsky and Matt Hardigree of The Autopian calling in. clean 4979 Microsoft and Google have got it and they’re flaunting it. It being AI-POWERED SEARCH. How’s is going, and what are the benefits and concerns? Then, a Right to Repair bill has passed in New York State — but by the time it was signed it had been somewhat defanged by corporate lobbyists. What does it mean for Right to Repair more broadly? For dessert we have Jason Torchinsky and Matt Hardigree of The Autopian calling in to tell us about the hot new independent automotive news site — and illegal engines.

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Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Bing is open for everyone to try starting today - The Verge
Google’s AI chatbot Bard makes factual error in first demo - The Verge
Microsoft announces new Bing and Edge browser powered by upgraded ChatGPT AI - The Verge
How Big Tech rewrote the nation’s first cell phone repair law | Grist
John Deere commits to letting farmers repair their own tractors (kind of) - The Verge
Metroid Prime remaster comes to Nintendo Switch - Polygon
Ferrari Patent Shows They've Been Thinking About A Jet-Propelled Car, Just Like Isaac Newton - The Autopian
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423: We're Not Lawyers Tesla is coming under fire for misleading customers with its self-driving promises. Does the case hold any water, and what are the consequences if Tesla is found guilty? Plus, deepfake pornography could (and SHOULD!) be taken to the courtroom as well. Finally — what are Netflix's proposed password sharing rules anyway? Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/423 http://relay.fm/rocket/423 We're Not Lawyers 423 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Tesla is coming under fire for misleading customers with its self-driving promises. Does the case hold any water? Plus, deepfake pornography couldbe taken to the courtroom as well. What are Netflix's proposed password sharing rules anyway? Tesla is coming under fire for misleading customers with its self-driving promises. Does the case hold any water? Plus, deepfake pornography couldbe taken to the courtroom as well. What are Netflix's proposed password sharing rules anyway? clean 3493 Tesla is coming under fire for misleading customers with its self-driving promises. Does the case hold any water, and what are the consequences if Tesla is found guilty? Plus, deepfake pornography could (and SHOULD!) be taken to the courtroom as well. Finally — what are Netflix's proposed password sharing rules anyway?

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Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology Comes Under Justice Dept. Scrutiny - The New York Times
Mercedes-Benz is the first to bring Level 3 automated driving to the US - The Verge
AP deletes ‘the French' tweet and apologises after it is widely mocked - BBC News
QTCinderella promises to sue creator of deepfake website - Dexerto
Pokimane blasts users who “sexualize and profit” off streamers amid Deepfake drama - Dexerto
Pokimane reveals plans to hold online trolls accountable for their actions - Dexerto
Deepfake porn is ruining women’s lives. Now the law may finally ban it. | MIT Technology Review
Netflix hasn’t confirmed its plans to stop password sharing just yet - The Verge
Netflix lists rules and exemptions to prevent account sharing outside household | TechCrunch
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422: Third-Party Rocket Longtime Twitter users are cast into mourning as Twitter cuts off API access for third-party clients. Many of those apps are beloved by Twitter's power users and built the site that we know and love — love? Is that the right word? — today. Then, furor online over the reveal that CNET has long been using AI to write select financial articles, and that over half those articles had factual errors. How does something like this happen? Finally, two of Rocket's favorite scamsters are making big comebacks. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/422 http://relay.fm/rocket/422 Third-Party Rocket 422 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Longtime Twitter users are cast into mourning as Twitter cuts off API access for third-party clients. Then, furor over the reveal that CNET has long been using AI to write financial articles. Finally, two of ourfavorite scamsters are making comebacks. Longtime Twitter users are cast into mourning as Twitter cuts off API access for third-party clients. Then, furor over the reveal that CNET has long been using AI to write financial articles. Finally, two of ourfavorite scamsters are making comebacks. clean 4460 Longtime Twitter users are cast into mourning as Twitter cuts off API access for third-party clients. Many of those apps are beloved by Twitter's power users and built the site that we know and love — love? Is that the right word? — today. Then, furor online over the reveal that CNET has long been using AI to write select financial articles, and that over half those articles had factual errors. How does something like this happen? Finally, two of Rocket's favorite scamsters are making big comebacks.

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The third-party apps Twitter just killed made the site what it is today - The Verge
CNET found errors in more than half of its AI-written stories - The Verge
Inside CNET’s AI-powered SEO money machine - The Verge
Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to star in new reality show while on house arrest - CBS News
Fyre Festival founder launches new venture 
The Wild World of Mobile Game Ads
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421: Christina in Russian In an action-packed show, we're talking about the REVIVAL OF THE HOMEPOD. Yes folks, she's BACK and she's ready to woof. The Mac Mini is also here, and Christina has a very compelling case for its existence. Meanwhile, Logan Paul has apologized to a popular YouTuber for calling him a liar and a criminal! But it's not all good news for his CryptoZoo… schemes. For dessert, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum takes on JP Morgan Chase. And not in a good way. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/421 http://relay.fm/rocket/421 Christina in Russian 421 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In an action-packed show, we're talking about the REVIVAL OF THE HOMEPOD. The Mac Mini is also here. Meanwhile, Logan Paul has apologized to a popular YouTuber! For dessert, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum takes on JP Morgan Chase. And not in a good way. In an action-packed show, we're talking about the REVIVAL OF THE HOMEPOD. The Mac Mini is also here. Meanwhile, Logan Paul has apologized to a popular YouTuber! For dessert, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum takes on JP Morgan Chase. And not in a good way. clean 3751 In an action-packed show, we're talking about the REVIVAL OF THE HOMEPOD. Yes folks, she's BACK and she's ready to woof. The Mac Mini is also here, and Christina has a very compelling case for its existence. Meanwhile, Logan Paul has apologized to a popular YouTuber for calling him a liar and a criminal! But it's not all good news for his CryptoZoo… schemes. For dessert, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum takes on JP Morgan Chase. And not in a good way.

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Apple announces a Mac Mini with the M2 and M2 Pro - The Verge
Apple announces revamped full-size HomePod two years after discontinuing original - The Verge
JP Morgan Says Startup Founder Used Millions Of Fake Customers To Dupe It Into An Acquisition
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420: Make Transportation Sexy Again The FAA has had a massive outage, and there are rumors about a design change that would make MacBooks — and maybe iMacs? — incredibly exciting. Plus, what's up with Logan Paul's second alleged crypto pump-and-dump? SERIOUSLY? Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/420 http://relay.fm/rocket/420 Make Transportation Sexy Again 420 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The FAA has had a massive outage, and there are rumors about a design change that would make MacBooks — and maybe iMacs? — incredibly exciting. Plus, what's up with Logan Paul's second alleged crypto pump-and-dump? SERIOUSLY? The FAA has had a massive outage, and there are rumors about a design change that would make MacBooks — and maybe iMacs? — incredibly exciting. Plus, what's up with Logan Paul's second alleged crypto pump-and-dump? SERIOUSLY? clean 4095 The FAA has had a massive outage, and there are rumors about a design change that would make MacBooks — and maybe iMacs? — incredibly exciting. Plus, what's up with Logan Paul's second alleged crypto pump-and-dump? SERIOUSLY?

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What is NOTAM? Here’s Why the FAA Grounded Flights - The New York Times
The F.A.A. Said It Traced the Problem to a Damaged Database File - The New York Times
Apple might finally make a touchscreen Mac - The Verge
Logan Paul's OTHER Crypto Scam (Dink Doink) - YouTube
Dink Doink Crypto Scandal? 12 Things to Know About Logan Paul’s Controversial Ties to Meme Coin $DINK | Nasdaq
The bizarre Arthur episode that spoofed South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and WWE - Polygon
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419: BEST and WORST of 2022! We're all BACK on the hot mic and talking about our best and worst scams, products, and purchases of 2022. Who still has a LastPass subscription? Who believes in FTX? Who loves to throw money down the Apple well? You'll find it all out here, in the awards show that has, possibly, our MOST unanimous nominations EVER. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/419 http://relay.fm/rocket/419 BEST and WORST of 2022! 419 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're all BACK on the hot mic and talking about our best and worst scams, products, and purchases of 2022. Who still has a LastPass subscription? Who believes in FTX? Who loves to throw money down the Apple well? You'll find it all out here. We're all BACK on the hot mic and talking about our best and worst scams, products, and purchases of 2022. Who still has a LastPass subscription? Who believes in FTX? Who loves to throw money down the Apple well? You'll find it all out here. clean 4494 We're all BACK on the hot mic and talking about our best and worst scams, products, and purchases of 2022. Who still has a LastPass subscription? Who believes in FTX? Who loves to throw money down the Apple well? You'll find it all out here, in the awards show that has, possibly, our MOST unanimous nominations EVER.

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Apple AirPods Pro (second-gen) review: same look, better everything else - The Verge
Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here - The Verge
How The Steam Deck Is Changing Console Gaming - YouTube
Minder Laptop Tower Stand 2.0 | Brookstone
Hackers stole encrypted LastPass password vaults, and we’re just now hearing about it - The Verge
Why Did FTX Collapse? Here’s What to Know. - The New York Times
PowerWash Simulator review: the ultimate chill out game - Polygon
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418: FAILSAFE MODE CLIP SHOW. Are there any two words that bring more joy to listener's hearts? That's right, this week, you'll be finding out how right (or wrong) we were about the Musk acquisition of Twitter by revisiting previous predictions. Plus, we revisit our exclusive interview with Bug from Spooky Games. Because Brianna will not rest until you buy Halloween too. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/418 http://relay.fm/rocket/418 FAILSAFE MODE 418 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort CLIP SHOW. Are there any two words that bring more joy to listener's hearts? That's right, you'll be finding out how right (or wrong) we were about the Musk acquisition by revisiting predictions. Plus, we revisit our interview with Bug from Spooky Games. CLIP SHOW. Are there any two words that bring more joy to listener's hearts? That's right, you'll be finding out how right (or wrong) we were about the Musk acquisition by revisiting predictions. Plus, we revisit our interview with Bug from Spooky Games. clean 3883 CLIP SHOW. Are there any two words that bring more joy to listener's hearts? That's right, this week, you'll be finding out how right (or wrong) we were about the Musk acquisition of Twitter by revisiting previous predictions. Plus, we revisit our exclusive interview with Bug from Spooky Games. Because Brianna will not rest until you buy Halloween too.

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Spooky Pinball – The Best Pinball Company in Benton, WI
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417: Techno Vice SBF is getting extradited, Elon Musk is acting up and we’re just about sick of it. Luckily Jake Adelstein is here to chat about Tokyo Vice, his life as a crime reporter, and his new podcast — about disappearances in Japan. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/417 http://relay.fm/rocket/417 Techno Vice 417 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort SBF is getting extradited, Elon Musk is acting up and we’re just about sick of it. Luckily Jake Adelstein is here to chat about Tokyo Vice, his life as a crime reporter, and his new podcast — about disappearances in Japan. SBF is getting extradited, Elon Musk is acting up and we’re just about sick of it. Luckily Jake Adelstein is here to chat about Tokyo Vice, his life as a crime reporter, and his new podcast — about disappearances in Japan. clean 4435 SBF is getting extradited, Elon Musk is acting up and we’re just about sick of it. Luckily Jake Adelstein is here to chat about Tokyo Vice, his life as a crime reporter, and his new podcast — about disappearances in Japan.

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Sam Bankman-Fried will be extradited to the US tonight, Bahamas AG says | CNN Business
Elon Musk isn’t serious about giving power to a new CEO - The Verge
Elon Musk blocks Twitter Spaces after confrontation with banned journalist - The Verge
Elon Musk Calls Twitter Crashing Plane in Discussion
The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods on Apple Podcasts
‘The Evaporated’ Podcast Review: Japan’s Dark Side
Yakuza 3 reviewed by Yakuza | Boing Boing
Jake Adelstein/中本哲史 (@jakeadelstein) / Twitter
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416: S-tier Repercussions SBF has been indicted so we're ranking him on our tier list of people who should face repercussions for their actions (S-tier). Then, an EU act threatens to require Apple to allow sideloading apps on iOS. Who stands to benefit, and who stands to suffer? Finally, Brianna and Simone discuss their favorite games of the year. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/416 http://relay.fm/rocket/416 S-tier Repercussions 416 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort SBF has been indicted so we're ranking him on our tier list of people who should face repercussions for their actions (S-tier). Then, an EU act threatens to require Apple to allow sideloading apps on iOS. Who stands to benefit, and who stands to suffer? SBF has been indicted so we're ranking him on our tier list of people who should face repercussions for their actions (S-tier). Then, an EU act threatens to require Apple to allow sideloading apps on iOS. Who stands to benefit, and who stands to suffer? clean 4137 SBF has been indicted so we're ranking him on our tier list of people who should face repercussions for their actions (S-tier). Then, an EU act threatens to require Apple to allow sideloading apps on iOS. Who stands to benefit, and who stands to suffer? Finally, Brianna and Simone discuss their favorite games of the year.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s arrest in the Bahamas and FTX’s crypto collapse, explained - Vox
Here is the criminal indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried - The New York Times
Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX Engaged in Fraud for Years, Prosecutors Say - The New York Times
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Under Scrutiny in FTX Collapse - The New York Times
Sam Bankman Fried Was Arrested - YouTube
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone - The Verge
Report: Apple plans to support sideloading and third-party app stores by 2024 | Ars Technica
The best video games of 2022 - Polygon
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415: Hit The Booster ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, and Apple is launching a powerful new encryption option. Also, Taylor Swift REALLY dodged a bullet, y'all. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/415 http://relay.fm/rocket/415 Hit The Booster 415 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, and Apple is launching a powerful new encryption option. Also, Taylor Swift REALLY dodged a bullet, y'all. ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, and Apple is launching a powerful new encryption option. Also, Taylor Swift REALLY dodged a bullet, y'all. clean 3342 ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, and Apple is launching a powerful new encryption option. Also, Taylor Swift REALLY dodged a bullet, y'all.

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Former Theranos COO Sunny Balwani sentenced to almost 13 years in prison
ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, and the future of education - Vox
What is AI chatbot phenomenon ChatGPT and could it replace humans? | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian
official on Twitter: "seems legit https://t.co/mGysyzt3W1" / Twitter
Apple Expands End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups | WIRED
Apple announces plans to encrypt iCloud backups
Taylor Swift had a $100M FTX sponsorship deal fall apart prior to its bankruptcy: Report
FTX held talks with Taylor Swift over $100mn sponsorship deal | Financial Times
Alameda & FTX Archive
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414: Bad Boys of Tech This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! Elon Musk? He's fighting Apple! Sam Bankman Fried? He's giving ill-advised interviews at Dealbook Summit! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week's show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you. (Nearness of Bad Boys is not a guarantee and the hosts of Rocket take no responsibility for your ability to access Bad Boys of Tech. Much like SBF, we don't know anything about commingling.) Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/414 http://relay.fm/rocket/414 Bad Boys of Tech 414 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week's show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you. This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week's show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you. clean 4253 This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! Elon Musk? He's fighting Apple! Sam Bankman Fried? He's giving ill-advised interviews at Dealbook Summit! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week's show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you. (Nearness of Bad Boys is not a guarantee and the hosts of Rocket take no responsibility for your ability to access Bad Boys of Tech. Much like SBF, we don't know anything about commingling.)

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Elon Musk goes to war with Apple over App Store fees, moderation
'Apple is shameless in their bullying': Spotify CEO joins Elon Musk in slamming App Store policies
Elon Musk is dragging Apple into the culture wars - The Verge
‘Look, I Screwed Up’: Sam Bankman-Fried Is Challenged on the Collapse of FTX - The New York Times
Full Transcript: NY Times' Interview With Sam Bankman-Fried
ohyeahbriannawu - Twitch
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413: Okay let's talk about the polycule We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic — can he make the magic happen again? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. In the wake of Twitter's slow implosion, many people have moved over to the decentralized social network — and Christina has some opinions. Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/413 http://relay.fm/rocket/413 Okay let's talk about the polycule 413 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. clean 3895 We're revisiting FTX and what we've learned since last week's recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic — can he make the magic happen again? Last but not least, let's dish about Mastodon. In the wake of Twitter's slow implosion, many people have moved over to the decentralized social network — and Christina has some opinions.

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They Lived Together, Worked Together and Lost Billions Together: Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Doomed FTX Empire - WSJ
Tumblr Blog Linked to Ex-Alameda CEO Explored Race Science, ‘Imperial Chinese Harem’ Polyamory - Decrypt
Bob Iger's Risky Second Act as Disney CEO - Variety
What Fleeing Twitter Users Will—and Won’t—Find on Mastodon | The New Yorker
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412: Fake It Till You Make It FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Let's start digging into the downfall of crypto's golden boy and a company that many thought was stable. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy. It tells the story of the rise and fall of one of F1's weirder sponsor scams, and it is Delicious. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/412 http://relay.fm/rocket/412 Fake It Till You Make It 412 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy. FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy. clean 5108 FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Let's start digging into the downfall of crypto's golden boy and a company that many thought was stable. Then, it's a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain't good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy. It tells the story of the rise and fall of one of F1's weirder sponsor scams, and it is Delicious.

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FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried are collapsing. How crypto’s biggest star imploded. - Vox
The fall of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried - Vox
Interview: Fallen crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried opens up about FTX, Alameda Research, and his regrets - Vox
Mercedes F1 team suspends partnership with FTX | Reuters
Exclusive: Behind FTX's fall, battling billionaires and a failed bid to save crypto | Reuters
Sam Bankman-Fried Tells FTX Investors Bankruptcy Likely Without More Capital - Bloomberg
Untangling the knotty empire of Bankman-Fried and FTX | Financial Times
The collapse of FTX has resulted in a proposed class action suit that includes Tom Brady and Steph Curry - SBNation.com
The FTX Disaster is Deeper Than you Think - YouTube
Elon Musk Gives Twitter Employees a Deadline to Stay or Leave - The New York Times
Twitter's $8 ‘verification’ makes blue check marks mostly meaningless - The Washington Post
Senator Edward Markey and Musk exchange barbs on impersonation scandal - The Washington Post
Musk trolls senator demanding answers on Twitter fake-account scandal | Ars Technica
Racing with Rich Energy: The Book
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411: TWiT Takeover! This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Elon Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a demented quiz for Leo and Christina. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/411 http://relay.fm/rocket/411 TWiT Takeover! 411 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a quiz for Leo and Christina. This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a quiz for Leo and Christina. clean 5995 This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Elon Musk's ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a demented quiz for Leo and Christina.

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410: Twitter Is Over Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!! Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/410 http://relay.fm/rocket/410 Twitter Is Over 410 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!! Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!! clean 3999 Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!!

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Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge
Elon Musk’s Twitter Faces Exodus of Advertisers and Executives - The New York Times
Elon Musk is the CEO of Twitter - The Verge
Liberals are trying to defend Twitter from Elon Musk like it’s Kyiv.
Scoop: Musk team working to reboot Vine this year
Henry Cavill leaving Netflix’s The Witcher for season 4 - Polygon
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409: Rest In Piece, Lightning An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis! Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/409 http://relay.fm/rocket/409 Rest In Piece, Lightning 409 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis! An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis! clean 4236 An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis!

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Argo AI, driverless startup backed by Ford and VW, is shutting down - The Verge
Even After $100 Billion, Self-Driving Cars Are Going Nowhere - Bloomberg
Apple Will Switch iPhone to USB-C Because 'We Have No Choice' | PCMag
Taylor Swift’s Midnights album: What do all the lyrics mean? - Vox
The Internet's Biggest Jack Antonoff Hater Explains Himself | Defector
caleb gamman on Twitter: "im able to instantly detect if jack antonoff worked on a song due to a visceral hatred of his production style https://t.co/qebe0nugXS" / Twitter
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408: Passing on Apple We've got two new iPads and a new Apple TV coming from Apple — who's already bought them, and who's on the fence? The answer… may surprise you? I don't know you!! Then, Konami definitely surprised everyone with a slew of new Silent Hill games. But are they what the people want? Olivia Wilde also satisfied the whole internet by revealing the salad dressing recipe that shook the world. Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you'll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde's salad dressing. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/408 http://relay.fm/rocket/408 Passing on Apple 408 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you'll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde's salad dressing. Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you'll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde's salad dressing. clean 3578 We've got two new iPads and a new Apple TV coming from Apple — who's already bought them, and who's on the fence? The answer… may surprise you? I don't know you!! Then, Konami definitely surprised everyone with a slew of new Silent Hill games. But are they what the people want? Olivia Wilde also satisfied the whole internet by revealing the salad dressing recipe that shook the world. Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you'll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde's salad dressing.

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The new iPad makes no sense - The Verge
Apple launches redesigned iPad with a bigger screen and USB-C - The Verge
Compared: M2 iPad Pro vs M1 iPad Pro | AppleInsider
How to preorder the 2022 Apple TV 4K - The Verge
Konami announces Silent Hill F and a Silent Hill 2 remake - The Verge
Silent Hill: Ascension Is a Live Silent Hill Event Coming Next Year - IGN
Olivia Wilde Just Shared Her "Special" Salad Dressing Recipe
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407: Meta Discussions Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090, now that reviews are out and the card seems truly excellent. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/407 http://relay.fm/rocket/407 Meta Discussions 407 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090. Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090. clean 3809 Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090, now that reviews are out and the card seems truly excellent.

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The Meta Quest Pro costs $1,499 and ships October 25th - The Verge
The Meta Quest Pro is a cutting-edge headset looking for an audience - The Verge
Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to the Meta Quest - The Verge
NBCU Deal With Meta Will Bring Peacock, 'The Office' and More to VR - Variety
RTX 4090 review: Spend at least $1,599 for Nvidia’s biggest bargain in years | Ars Technica
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition Review & Benchmarks: Gaming, Power, & Thermals - YouTube
Is the fastest GPU ALWAYS the best? - YouTube
We need to have a chat about these 4090 Benchmarks... - YouTube
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406: For Better or for Worse A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Is there any rhyme or reason to his actions? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/406 http://relay.fm/rocket/406 For Better or for Worse 406 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app. A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app. clean 3598 A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Is there any rhyme or reason to his actions? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app.

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Hans Niemann Report - Chess.com
Chess Investigation Finds That U.S. Grandmaster ‘Likely Cheated’ More Than 100 Times - WSJ
Hans Niemann's chess cheating scandal looms over his play at U.S. championships : NPR
Overwatch 2 server errors are preventing people from logging in - Polygon
Overwatch 2 changes, explained: Every new map, mode, and more - Polygon
Want to date a hot rightwinger? Sick of all that woke nonsense? I’ve just the app for you! | Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian
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405: Depressed About Products Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! YOU DO! Then, new CPUs and GPUs are SO POWERFUL, but is it worth upgrading yet? Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/405 http://relay.fm/rocket/405 Depressed About Products 405 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy. Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy. clean 4019 Amazon had a big ol' product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! YOU DO! Then, new CPUs and GPUs are SO POWERFUL, but is it worth upgrading yet? Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy.

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Here's everything Amazon announced at its fall hardware event | Engadget
The RTX 4090 is begging for a game that can make it shine | Digital Trends
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Review | PCMag
Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating : NPR
Chess Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy Admitted to Cheating on Chess.com, Emails Show
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404: Sweet Vibrations We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, a scandal in the world of Chess and Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/404 http://relay.fm/rocket/404 Sweet Vibrations 404 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli. We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli. clean 4928 We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, a scandal in the world of Chess and Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro review: early adopter island - The Verge
Chess sex toy cheating scandal explained: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann in wild sports controversy - CBSSports.com
Christie Smythe (@ChristieSmythe) / Twitter
The Journalist and the Pharma Bro
SMIRK | Christie Smythe | Substack
'Not Okay' movie: A guilt trip for the influencer age
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403: Animation Catastrophe iPhone 14 reviews are out so in a never-before-seen move, we are speaking about them. Then, the animation industry is in chaos when it comes to streaming services. Where can I watch Infinity Train!? Finally, we have Spooky pinball creator Bug on to chat about the Halloween pinball machine, one of Bri's favorites, and what other John Carpenter movies would make for great pinball. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/403 http://relay.fm/rocket/403 Animation Catastrophe 403 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort iPhone 14 reviews are out so in a never-before-seen move, we are speaking about them. Then, the animation industry is in chaos when it comes to streaming services. Where can I watch Infinity Train!? iPhone 14 reviews are out so in a never-before-seen move, we are speaking about them. Then, the animation industry is in chaos when it comes to streaming services. Where can I watch Infinity Train!? clean 3372 iPhone 14 reviews are out so in a never-before-seen move, we are speaking about them. Then, the animation industry is in chaos when it comes to streaming services. Where can I watch Infinity Train!? Finally, we have Spooky pinball creator Bug on to chat about the Halloween pinball machine, one of Bri's favorites, and what other John Carpenter movies would make for great pinball.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro review: early adopter island - The Verge
Netflix Lets Go Of 30 Staffers As Animation Overhaul Continues – Deadline
HBO Max: Animators say they're "clueless" and "confused" by sudden cancellations
Halloween Pinball: Price, Specs, and Images Revealed for New Spooky Pinball Machine
Spooky Pinball – The Best Pinball Company in Benton, WI
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402: Purple iPhone Christina and Simone are dishing on the FAR OUT Apple event - new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, oh my! Then, it’s a delicious and well-deserved chat about Harry Styles and SPITGATE. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/402 http://relay.fm/rocket/402 Purple iPhone 402 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone are dishing on the FAR OUT Apple event - new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, oh my! Then, it’s a delicious and well-deserved chat about Harry Styles and SPITGATE. Christina and Simone are dishing on the FAR OUT Apple event - new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, oh my! Then, it’s a delicious and well-deserved chat about Harry Styles and SPITGATE. clean 4272 Christina and Simone are dishing on the FAR OUT Apple event - new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, oh my! Then, it’s a delicious and well-deserved chat about Harry Styles and SPITGATE.

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Apple’s iPhone 14 event: the 9 biggest announcements - The Verge
Apple Watch Series 8, SE, and Ultra hands-on: triple the fun - The Verge
iPhone 14 Pro: a first look at the new moving notch, camera, and more - The Verge
iPhone 14 colors: Here's all your options | Tom's Guide
iPhone 14 Pro: a first look at the new moving notch, camera, and more - The Verge
The iPhone 14 lineup won’t have physical SIM support - The Verge
Harry Styles ‘spitting’ on Chris Pine leads to more Don’t Worry Darling drama - Polygon
Harry Styles Did Not Spit on Chris Pine, Rep Confirms - Variety
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401: Rocket-Merch.com On this episode of Rocket, Simone is off in Italy, so Christina and Bri are trying to keep things together. After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, spend some time in the world of AI art with Stable Diffusion, and finally are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as an extra helping of Dessert! Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/401 http://relay.fm/rocket/401 Rocket-Merch.com 401 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, world of AI art, and are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as extra Dessert! After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, world of AI art, and are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as extra Dessert! clean 4623 On this episode of Rocket, Simone is off in Italy, so Christina and Bri are trying to keep things together. After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, spend some time in the world of AI art with Stable Diffusion, and finally are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as an extra helping of Dessert!

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Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko's journey from hacker to Twitter whistleblower - The Washington Post
Whistleblower: Twitter misled investors, FTC and underplayed spam issues - Washington Post
Twitter’s Former Security Boss Drops Stunning Whistleblower Report | Techdirt
Twitter Whistleblowing Report Actually Seems To Confirm Twitter’s Legal Argument, While Pretending To Support Musk’s | Techdirt
Elon Musk Cites Twitter Whistleblower Report as Reason to Scrap Deal - The New York Times
Stable Diffusion Public Release — Stability.Ai
4.2 Gigabytes, or: How to Draw Anything - ⌨️🤷🏻‍♂️📷
Stable Diffusion is a really big deal
Exploring 12 Million of the 2.3 Billion Images Used to Train Stable Diffusion's Image Generator - Waxy.org
Kat Tenbarge (@kattenbarge) / Twitter
As Trisha Paytas nears due date, she faces frightening harassment
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400: Ad Liminim On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. Thanks everyone for listening for 400 episodes and here's to 400 chaotic more! PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert! Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/400 http://relay.fm/rocket/400 Ad Liminim 400 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert! On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert! clean 4280 On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. Thanks everyone for listening for 400 episodes and here's to 400 chaotic more! PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert!

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399: This Show Contains Poop The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we'll be talking about! Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/399 http://relay.fm/rocket/399 This Show Contains Poop 399 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we'll be talking about! The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we'll be talking about! clean 3498 The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we'll be talking about!

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Chipmakers Pandemic Boom Turns to Bust With Recession Looming - Bloomberg
US chipmakers hit by sudden downturn after pandemic boom | Ars Technica
WeWork’s Adam Neumann Gets Backing from Andreesen Horowitz - The New York Times
Investing in Flow | Andreessen Horowitz
Disney Criticized After "Baffling" Censorship In Popular Children’s Show Goes Viral - Inside the Magic
Bluey family meeting: Why you can’t watch the farting episode in America | Kidspot
‘Gravity Falls’ Creator Reveals Language Disney Tried to Edit – The Hollywood Reporter
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398: Delicious Workflow Howdy folks, who's enjoying Apple's new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we're discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT. Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/398 http://relay.fm/rocket/398 Delicious Workflow 398 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Howdy folks, who's enjoying Apple's new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we're discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT. Howdy folks, who's enjoying Apple's new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we're discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT. clean 3505 Howdy folks, who's enjoying Apple's new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we're discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT.

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Battery percentage finally returns to iOS 16 and it’s hideous - The Verge
Here’s what iOS 16’s new battery percent indicator should have looked like - The Verge
AppLovin Proposes $17.5 Billion Deal to Buy Unity Software - WSJ
Unity’s perfect storm - Protocol
AppLovin offers to buy video game software maker Unity in $17.5 bln deal | Reuters
Unity loses less than feared, trims outlook as Applovin makes $20 billion bid for software company - MarketWatch
"This MacBook is not for you" - YouTube
Excel esports on ESPN show world the pain of format errors | Ars Technica
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397: We Fixed Instagram Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram's full-screen changes. That's what happened! Then, Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing — but this time, it's textbook. We're opening our vocal folds for another scintillating episode of Rocket! Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/397 http://relay.fm/rocket/397 We Fixed Instagram 397 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram's changes. Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing. Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram's changes. Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing. clean 3862 Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram's full-screen changes. That's what happened! Then, Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing — but this time, it's textbook. We're opening our vocal folds for another scintillating episode of Rocket!

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Instagram walks back TikTok-style changes — Adam Mosseri explains why - The Verge
Tesla is the latest company to be drawn into the Elon Musk-Twitter legal mess - The Verge
Pearson says NFT textbooks will let it profit off secondhand sales - The Verge
Why the Batgirl movie will never be released, even though it’s done - Polygon
Why wouldn’t Warner Bros. just release Batgirl on HBO Max? - Polygon
Mark Cuban wants to turn a Texas town into Jurassic Park
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396: RIP Instagram We're talking about Instagram's awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET! Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/396 http://relay.fm/rocket/396 RIP Instagram 396 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're talking about Instagram's awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET! We're talking about Instagram's awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET! clean 3074 We're talking about Instagram's awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET!

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The Kardashians hate the new Instagram - The Verge
How Reels Have Impacted Engagement Rates on Instagram | Later
Instagram is chasing TikTok with a new full-screen experience test - The Verge
Adam Mosseri confirms it: Instagram is over - The Verge
Twitter
Ex-Coinbase Manager Arrested in US Crypto Insider-Trading Case (COIN) - Bloomberg
How Crypto Is Evolving the Future of Books and Publishing
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395: Get Your Apple $$$ Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Then, some gaming culture chat: Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs! What great timing! Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/395 http://relay.fm/rocket/395 Get Your Apple $$$ 395 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs! Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs! clean 3409 Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Then, some gaming culture chat: Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs! What great timing!

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Apple agrees to pay $50M to settle lawsuit over flawed keyboards on older MacBooks | TechCrunch
A first look at Discord on Xbox - The Verge
Faze Clan goes public in $725 million SPAC deal - The Verge
FaZe Clan's Market Debut Disappoints Investors Who Don’t Buy the Hype - Bloomberg
YouTube hires tech YouTuber Rene Ritchie as its new creator liaison - The Verge
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394: Reunited and It Feels So Good Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it's finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/394 http://relay.fm/rocket/394 Reunited and It Feels So Good 394 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it's finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day. Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it's finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day. clean 3754 Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it's finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day.

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Theranos Ex-President Sunny Balwani Found Guilty of Fraud - Bloomberg
Sentencing for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes delayed
Twitter sues Elon Musk to keep his $44 billion buyout alive - The Verge
Apple and Jony Ive’s exclusive consulting arrangement is reportedly over - The Verge
Cameron Diaz Worked as a Drug Mule Before Stardom | IndieWire
Ranged Touch on Twitter
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393: Scam Console Brianna and Christina talk about the best new console scam, Apple’s new Lockdown Mode, and the #Gentleminions Meme. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/393 http://relay.fm/rocket/393 Scam Console 393 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Christina talk about the best new console scam, Apple’s new Lockdown Mode, and the #Gentleminions Meme. Brianna and Christina talk about the best new console scam, Apple’s new Lockdown Mode, and the #Gentleminions Meme. clean 3803 Brianna and Christina talk about the best new console scam, Apple’s new Lockdown Mode, and the #Gentleminions Meme.

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A Web3 Game Console Is a Bad Idea at the Worst Possible Time
The Polium One Is A Web3 Console That Will Never Get Released
Polium on Twitter: "A lot of criticism and mixed reviews. Web 3 Gaming will be the future 🚀🎮. We will have a functional prototype ready before we take any pre-orders or funding. Let’s clear some things up. 👇" / Twitter
Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple
Why Lockdown mode from Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever | Ars Technica
The GentleMinions TikTok trend, explained - Polygon
'Minions' Meme #GentleMinions May Have Helped Box Office
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392: A Show For Gamers Brianna and Simone chat about this week's Nintendo Direct, AND the return of Axie Infinity transactions, in a gamer-tastic episode of ROCKET! Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/392 http://relay.fm/rocket/392 A Show For Gamers 392 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone chat about this week's Nintendo Direct, AND the return of Axie Infinity transactions, in a gamer-tastic episode of ROCKET! Brianna and Simone chat about this week's Nintendo Direct, AND the return of Axie Infinity transactions, in a gamer-tastic episode of ROCKET! clean 3345 Brianna and Simone chat about this week's Nintendo Direct, AND the return of Axie Infinity transactions, in a gamer-tastic episode of ROCKET!

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Nintendo’s ‘Mini’ Direct was low-key, but Switch has a strong release schedule - Polygon
Axie Infinity NFT game reopens transactions months after $625 million theft - The Verge
Axie Infinity’s Ethereum Bridge Back Online After $622M Hack - Decrypt
Facebook Groups are being revamped to look like Discord - The Verge
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391: The Winds of Crypto Winter Reviews for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it's… a weird machine? Why are they making this, and for you? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/391 http://relay.fm/rocket/391 The Winds of Crypto Winter 391 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Reviews for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it's… a weird machine? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace. Reviews for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it's… a weird machine? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace. clean 3390 Reviews for Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it's… a weird machine? Why are they making this, and for you? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace.

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MacBook Pro 13 (2022) Review: For Fans Only
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (2022) review: new chip, old threads - The Verge
Crypto Miners Start Dumping GPUs, RTX 3080s Listed for $523 | Tom's Hardware
Whatever you do, don't buy a used graphics card under any circumstances right now | TechRadar
GPUs Are the Only Thing Getting Cheaper Right Now 
There has to be a better way to binge - The Verge
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390: Two of Them Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from "what's going on in crypto?" to "what's up with self-driving cars?" It's a knotty episode of Rocket! Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/390 http://relay.fm/rocket/390 Two of Them 390 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from "what's going on in crypto?" to "what's up with self-driving cars?" It's a knotty episode of Rocket! Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from "what's going on in crypto?" to "what's up with self-driving cars?" It's a knotty episode of Rocket! clean 3573 Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from "what's going on in crypto?" to "what's up with self-driving cars?" It's a knotty episode of Rocket!

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Coinbase lays off 18% of its workforce. The CEO cites an upcoming crypto winter : NPR
Gillibrand, Lummis plan new regulatory framework for crypto - POLITICO
Inside Kraken’s Culture War Stoked by Its C.E.O. - The New York Times
Tesla tops US government’s driver-assist crash data report - The Verge
Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Technology Linked to Hundreds of Car Crashes - The New York Times
Google Sidelines Engineer Who Claims Its A.I. Is Sentient - The New York Times
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389: WWDC All The Way Down It's WWDC news week! We're talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It's a big one! Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/389 http://relay.fm/rocket/389 WWDC All The Way Down 389 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's WWDC news week! We're talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It's a big one! It's WWDC news week! We're talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It's a big one! clean 4247 It's WWDC news week! We're talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It's a big one!

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Apple WWDC 2022: iOS 16, macOS Ventura, M2 MacBook Air, and more - The Verge
Apple introduces macOS Ventura with slew of new features
I tried Stage Manager on my Mac, and now I don't want to go back | Digital Trends
Apple iOS 16 previewed at WWDC 2022 - The Verge
Apple announces new flagship M2 processor - The Verge
Apple announces redesigned MacBook Air with M2 chip and MagSafe - The Verge
Apple debuts 13-inch MacBook Pro with upgraded M2 processor | AppleInsider
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388: Terminée! This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!! Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/388 http://relay.fm/rocket/388 Terminée! 388 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!! This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!! clean 3234 This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!!

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Netflix Password Sharing Policy is Confusing in Test Markets
Netflix cracks down on password sharing, but early efforts in Peru are a mess - Rest of World
The merging of Comixology and Kindle has created a hell I’d like to escape - The Verge
France’s linguistic watchdog issues edict: it’s not esports, it’s ‘jeu video de competition’ - The Verge
'Star Wars' stands up for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ actor Moses Ingram after she got racist messages
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387: Talking Tesla Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla's checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck! Thu, 26 May 2022 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/387 http://relay.fm/rocket/387 Talking Tesla 387 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla's checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck! Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla's checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck! clean 3673 Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla's checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck!

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E.W. Niedermeyer (@Tweetermeyer) / Twitter
Ludicrous - BenBella Books
Ludicrous The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors: Edward Niedermeyer: Hardcover: 9781948836128: Powell's Books
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386: Winning the Pie Sony keeps revealing more details about the PlayStation Plus evolution and they're just making it MORE CONFUSING. Then, Elon Musk keeps revealing MORE REASONS WHY HE SHOULDN'T BE IN CHARGE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Finally, hands-on with the Playdate! Thu, 19 May 2022 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/386 http://relay.fm/rocket/386 Winning the Pie 386 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Sony keeps revealing more details about the PlayStation Plus evolution and they're just making it MORE CONFUSING. Then, Elon Musk keeps revealing MORE REASONS WHY HE SHOULDN'T BE IN CHARGE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Finally, hands-on with the Playdate! Sony keeps revealing more details about the PlayStation Plus evolution and they're just making it MORE CONFUSING. Then, Elon Musk keeps revealing MORE REASONS WHY HE SHOULDN'T BE IN CHARGE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Finally, hands-on with the Playdate! clean 3388 Sony keeps revealing more details about the PlayStation Plus evolution and they're just making it MORE CONFUSING. Then, Elon Musk keeps revealing MORE REASONS WHY HE SHOULDN'T BE IN CHARGE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Finally, hands-on with the Playdate!

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We made a PlayStation Plus explainer that’s better than Sony’s [Updated] | Ars Technica
UPDATE: All-new PlayStation Plus launches in June with 700+ games and more value than ever – PlayStation.Blog
Sony lifts curtain on PlayStation Plus revamp: New features, curious game list | Ars Technica
Elon goes wobbly - by Casey Newton - Platformer
Elon Musk Trolls Twitter - Bloomberg
Playdate review: WarioWare as a gaming handheld | Digital Trends
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How Call of Duty turned war into a circus - YouTube
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385: Solemn Thoughts! The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency. Thu, 12 May 2022 14:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/385 http://relay.fm/rocket/385 Solemn Thoughts! 385 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency. The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency. clean 4025 The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency.

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The iPod made the iPhone possible - The Verge
Apple Discontinues iPod, Mobile Gaming Icon, After 22 Years
Apple Stops Production of iPods, After Nearly 22 Years - The New York Times
Bitcoin crash is crushing Coinbase. Stock plunges again - CNN
Coinbase Works to Calm Users Fears of Crypto Bankruptcy
You Bought $100 of Crypto 6 Months Ago. What Do You Have Now?
Bitcoin Is Increasingly Acting Like Just Another Tech Stock - The New York Times
Doctor Strange 2 review: spoiler-free thoughts on a multiverse of madness - Polygon
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Sam Raimi is BACK, baby - Polygon
Search intensifies for missing woman with Alzheimer’s after new lead near Arizona Mills
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384: Number go down? A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2's beta happened and it's been… fine. Then, a grifter takes on the Grey's Anatomy writer's room, in a weird sad story of fabulation. Thu, 05 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/384 http://relay.fm/rocket/384 Number go down? 384 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2's beta happened and it's been… fine. A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2's beta happened and it's been… fine. clean 3260 A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2's beta happened and it's been… fine. Then, a grifter takes on the Grey's Anatomy writer's room, in a weird sad story of fabulation.

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Square Enix sells off Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos - Polygon
Activision Blizzard's Overwatch 2 Game Is a Lot Like the Original: Review - Bloomberg
Overwatch 2 beta will get more heroes, maps, and reworks, Blizzard says - Polygon
So far, the beta makes Overwatch 2 feel like it could have been an email
It may be too late to save the Overwatch fandom - Polygon
How ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Writer Elisabeth Finch Used Lies to Create Must-See TV | Vanity Fair
GitHub - YouTube
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383: lmfao Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns and what's happening on Twitter, plus Christina's merch notoriety. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/383 http://relay.fm/rocket/383 lmfao 383 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns, what's happening on Twitter, and Christina's notoriety. Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns, what's happening on Twitter, and Christina's notoriety. clean 3649 Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns and what's happening on Twitter, plus Christina's merch notoriety.

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Twitter’s top lawyer reassures staff, cries during meeting about Musk takeover - POLITICO
From punchline to deal in under 2 weeks: how Elon Musk won his Twitter prize | Financial Times
Elon Musk could pay $1bn if Twitter deal falls through | Financial Times
Admit It, You Won't Quit Twitter Because Of Elon Musk
From CNN+ to Fyre Festival: A collector seeks swag from companies with epic ends : NPR
GitHub - YouTube
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382: lol Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.) Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/382 http://relay.fm/rocket/382 lol 382 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.) Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.) clean 3370 Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.)

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Elon Musk Races to Secure Financing for Twitter Bid - The New York Times
Why Netflix is suddenly losing subscribers - Vox
Report: 28% of U.S. Pay-TV Subscribers Were Once Cord Cutters – The Streamable
Elden Ring fans love Let Me Solo Her, a boss-killing naked pot-head man - Polygon
Elden Ring’s Let Me Solo Her becomes an in-game summon - Polygon
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381: Loose Cannon Elon Musk is in and then out of Twitter – aren't you glad we waited a week to cover this? Then, finally discussing Axie Infinity's unfortunate bridge hack, and the general security of blockchain bridges. Then Scam Spring continues with WeCrashed! Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/381 http://relay.fm/rocket/381 Loose Cannon 381 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Elon Musk is in and then out of Twitter – aren't you glad we waited a week to cover this? Then, finally discussing Axie Infinity's unfortunate bridge hack, and the general security of blockchain bridges. Then Scam Spring continues with WeCrashed! Elon Musk is in and then out of Twitter – aren't you glad we waited a week to cover this? Then, finally discussing Axie Infinity's unfortunate bridge hack, and the general security of blockchain bridges. Then Scam Spring continues with WeCrashed! clean 3889 Elon Musk is in and then out of Twitter – aren't you glad we waited a week to cover this? Then, finally discussing Axie Infinity's unfortunate bridge hack, and the general security of blockchain bridges. Then Scam Spring continues with WeCrashed!

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Elon Musk joins the Twitter board - by Casey Newton
Elon Musk leaves the Twitter board - by Casey Newton
Explaining crypto’s billion-dollar bridge problem - The Verge
Hack steals $625 million from NFT game Axie Infinity’s Ronin blockchain - The Verge
WeCrashed review – prepare to boggle at Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway’s toxic billionaires | Television & radio | The Guardian
The Comforts of “WeCrashed” and the Modern Grifter Series | The New Yorker
RRR Trailer (Telugu) - NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt | SS Rajamouli | 25th March 2022 - YouTube
GitHub - YouTube
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380: Fast Segue We're going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/380 http://relay.fm/rocket/380 Fast Segue 380 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros. We're going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros. clean 4385 We're going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros.

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Fast, the checkout startup, shuts down : NPR
Fast, the Troubled Fintech Startup, Is Shutting Down — The Information
Live Fast, Die Young: Behind the Fall of a One-Click Wonder — The Information
Ben Schwartz from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 being totally normal for 14 minutes straight - YouTube
ranking all the new covers of THE SUN ALSO RISES by ernest hemingway - YouTube
GitHub - YouTube
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379: Natural Gas! Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. After that, it's Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. If you're reading this, text me. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/379 http://relay.fm/rocket/379 Natural Gas! 379 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. clean 4644 Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. After that, it's Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. If you're reading this, text me.

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Facebook paid Republican strategy firm to malign TikTok - The Washington Post
Instagram Reels, the TikTok copycat, is promoting more video - Vox
Sony’s PS Plus tiers complicate the simplicity of subscription services - The Verge
PlayStation Plus: Sony’s new subscription options to compete with Xbox Game Pass - The Verge
Timothy Burke on Twitter: "VIA JAPANESE TELEVISION: The uncensored exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock https://t.co/j0Z184ZyXa" / Twitter
Will Smith’s Tragic Lesson - Puck
Will Smith Faces Expulsion, Academy Claims He Refused to Leave - Variety
Will Smith’s Slap Heard Round the Academy - Puck
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378: Flying Tesla A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!! Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/378 http://relay.fm/rocket/378 Flying Tesla 378 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!! A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!! clean 4302 A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!!

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That Viral Flying Tesla Really Messed Up This Guy’s Week
Subaru Owner Whose Car Was Destroyed by Jumping Tesla Meets GoFundMe Goal
TikToker Admits He Lied About Jumping That Tesla to Go Viral [UPDATED]
Apple Mac Studio review: finally - The Verge
Apple Studio Display review: nothing to see here - The Verge
U2 Scripted Series From J.J. Abrams in the Works at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter
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377: Here Comes The Sunshine Protection Act The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/377 http://relay.fm/rocket/377 Here Comes The Sunshine Protection Act 377 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine. The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine. clean 3463 The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine.

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Senate passes bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent - CNNPolitics
Senate Approves Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent - The New York Times
AMD is returning to budget CPUs with $99-and-up Ryzen 4000 and 5000 chips | Ars Technica
AMD Ryzen 5800X3D promises 15% faster game performance, launches for $449 | Ars Technica
Apple Possibly Exploring Open-Source Alternative to Arm Architecture - MacRumors
ARM will reportedly lay off up to 1,000 employees after NVIDIA sale falls through | Engadget
Humble Bundle | game bundles, book bundles, software bundles, and more
Anna Sorokin, Fake Heiress Who Swindled Elite, To Be Deported - The New York Times
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376: Mac Thicc It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display! Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/376 http://relay.fm/rocket/376 Mac Thicc 376 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display! It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display! clean 4589 It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display!

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Legislative Tracker: Anti-Transgender Legislation - Freedom for All AmericansFreedom for All Americans
Apple’s Peek Performance event: the 7 biggest announcements - The Verge
Apple’s new strategy is to give — not tell — users what they want - The Verge
The Batman review: A great Robert Pattinson isn’t enough for this reboot - Polygon
Robert Pattinson Is Too Weird to Be Batman
Norman Lear & Brent Miller To EP Fictional Gamergate Series – Deadline
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375: The Dropout Hulu's THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu's adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout. And a little bit of Elden Ring for dessert. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/375 http://relay.fm/rocket/375 The Dropout 375 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Hulu's THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu's adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout. Hulu's THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu's adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout. clean 4846 Hulu's THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu's adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout. And a little bit of Elden Ring for dessert.

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New Hulu Series, ‘The Dropout,’ Wants to Humanize Elizabeth Holmes - The New York Times
'The Dropout' Review: Amanda Seyfried Triumphs as Elizabeth Holmes - Variety
Elden Ring review: Open-world Dark Souls successor is a massive success - Polygon
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374: It Was Not a Scam On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site's lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we've got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/374 http://relay.fm/rocket/374 It Was Not a Scam 374 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site's lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we've got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs. On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site's lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we've got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs. clean 3060 On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site's lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we've got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs.

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Behind Pornhub’s decade-old moderation problems
EARN IT Act advances in Senate despite free speech concerns - The Verge
Jobfished: the con that tricked dozens into working for a fake design agency - BBC News
Ja Rule’s NFT fans aren’t worried about another Fyre Fest - The Verge
Ja Rule on Twitter: "https://t.co/KuJYxfsQJ4" / Twitter
Line Goes Up – The Problem With NFTs - YouTube
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373: Belated Razzlekhan Reactions It's the beginning of Scam Spring, and we're discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/373 http://relay.fm/rocket/373 Belated Razzlekhan Reactions 373 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's the beginning of Scam Spring, and we're discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix. It's the beginning of Scam Spring, and we're discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix. clean 3985 It's the beginning of Scam Spring, and we're discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix.

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Inside the Bitcoin Laundering Case That Confounded the Internet - The New York Times
What I learned from the words and rhymes of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan - The Verge
A cringe rapper slash Forbes contributor allegedly found with billions in stolen Bitcoin - The Verge
Heather Morgan is Razzlekhan, the rapper accused of laundering billions of dollars in bitcoin - The Washington Post
U.S. Accuses Zero Hedge of Spreading Russian Propaganda - Bloomberg
The Rising Power of Financial Blog Zero Hedge - Money 2009 -- New York Magazine - Nymag
Unmasking the Men Behind Zero Hedge, Wall Street's Renegade Blog - Bloomberg
'Inventing Anna' Review: Netflix Series Weighed Down by Contradictions - Variety
to all the boys i scammed before - by Brandon
Anna Delvey: Where Is She Now?
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372: Everyone's Bad Week BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook's stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (...among other things). Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/372 http://relay.fm/rocket/372 Everyone's Bad Week 372 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook's stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (...among other things). BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook's stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (...among other things). clean 3174 BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook's stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (...among other things).

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Facebook loses users for first time in history - The Washington Post
Facebook stock plummets 26% in its biggest one-day drop ever
Facebook’s Stock Crash Is a Long Time Coming | Vanity Fair
Peter Thiel to step down from board of Facebook parent Meta
Peloton is replacing its CEO and cutting 2,800 jobs - CNN
WarnerMedia is being sued for releasing The Matrix Resurrections on HBO Max - The Verge
Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit has unearthed a huge problem with streaming - The Verge
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371: Spotify Kerfuffle Sony has stepped into the fray, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! As the game industry consolidates, which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's misinformed statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/371 http://relay.fm/rocket/371 Spotify Kerfuffle 371 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Sony has stepped in, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! Which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle! Sony has stepped in, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! Which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle! clean 3715 Sony has stepped into the fray, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! As the game industry consolidates, which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's misinformed statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle!

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Sony acquires Bungie, studio behind Destiny 2, in $3.6B deal - Polygon
Microsoft, Sony acquisitions are the start of further consolidation - Polygon
Why Spotify kept Joe Rogan over Neil Young - The Verge
Here is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slide - The Verge
7 musicians boycotting Spotify over Joe Rogan controversy - Axios
The Joe Rogan controversy is what happens when you put podcasts behind a wall - The Verge
The New York Times Buys Wordle - The New York Times
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370: Not Garbage! It's looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon! Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/370 http://relay.fm/rocket/370 Not Garbage! 370 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon! It's looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon! clean 3324 It's looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon!

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Nvidia (NVDA) Quietly Prepares to Abandon $40 Billion Arm Bid - Bloomberg
Microsoft got a whole lot of people to play Halo and Forza - The Verge
Steam Deck Deposit - Steam Deck Launching February 25th - Steam News
Valve Steam Deck hands-on: the Nintendo Switch of PC gaming - The Verge
Save 10% on Strange Horticulture on Steam
Single Drunk Female | Official Trailer | Hulu - YouTube
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369: Crypto.com Presents A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/369 http://relay.fm/rocket/369 Crypto.com Presents 369 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million. A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million. clean 3777 A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million.

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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion - The Verge
Crypto.com CEO confirms hundreds of accounts were hacked, hedges on other details - The Verge
Crypto.com breach may be worth up to $33M, suggests onchain analyst
Crypto.com CEO Acknowledges 400 Customer Accounts Were Hacked
Inventing Anna | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto Star in Trailer for Apple WeWork Series - Variety
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368: Wordle Wriddles Brianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?! Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/368 http://relay.fm/rocket/368 Wordle Wriddles 368 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?! Brianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?! clean 3590 Brianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?!

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Moxie Marlinspike >> Blog >> My first impressions of web3
"My first impressions of web3" : ethereum
The Wordle clones have disappeared from the App Store - The Verge
Tech Bro Rips Off Wordle On The App Store And Gloats About It
Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fake - The Verge
Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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367: Verdicts Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s). Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/367 http://relay.fm/rocket/367 Verdicts 367 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s). Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s). clean 3968 Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s).

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Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty of defrauding Theranos' investors : NPR
Elizabeth Holmes’ verdict won’t change Silicon Valley - The Verge
What Can We Learn From the Trial of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes? - Bloomberg
BlackBerry's demise is a warning | Reuters
BlackBerry Ends Service; Devices Will Stop Working January 4 - The New York Times
Cryptoland presentation - YouTube
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Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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366: Delicious Tumblr Drama It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment. Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/366 http://relay.fm/rocket/366 Delicious Tumblr Drama 366 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment. It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment. clean 3358 It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment.

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Waiting for a Elizabeth Holmes trial verdict? Experts say fraud is complicated : NPR
Web3 Boom Is Bringing American Culture Wars to the Tech Industry
Riot Games will pay $100 million to settle discrimination lawsuit - The Verge
Riot Games Reaches Global Settlement Agreement | Riot Games
Tumblr goes overboard censoring tags on iOS to comply with Apple’s guidelines - The Verge
Tumblr's Banned Words - Google Docs
Tumblr is already flagging innocent posts as porn - The Verge
Why Is Everyone Going Brunette? The Newest Hair Trend - The New York Times
Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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365: Best and Worst of 2021 It's our special end-of-year spectacular! This week we're doling out awards for the best and worst games, trends, products, and companies that we covered on this year's Rocket. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/365 http://relay.fm/rocket/365 Best and Worst of 2021 365 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's our special end-of-year spectacular! This week we're doling out awards for the best and worst games, trends, products, and companies that we covered on this year's Rocket. It's our special end-of-year spectacular! This week we're doling out awards for the best and worst games, trends, products, and companies that we covered on this year's Rocket. clean 3585 It's our special end-of-year spectacular! This week we're doling out awards for the best and worst games, trends, products, and companies that we covered on this year's Rocket.

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Best Apple Product: 14-inch Macbook Pro
Best Non-Apple Product
Best Console Game
Best Handheld Game
Best Trend in Tech industry
Best gadget under $100
Commercial Electric LED light strip
Worst trend in tech industry - NFTs
Dumbest financial decision by a Rocket host Christina loses $500 in a Yang Gang bet
Worst tech company scandal
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364: Internet on Fire Some good news and some bad news. The Pocket Analogue is out for review and it's apparently great! Meanwhile, the Log4Shell exploit has put the entire internet at risk. Classic 2021. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/364 http://relay.fm/rocket/364 Internet on Fire 364 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Some good news and some bad news. The Pocket Analogue is out for review and it's apparently great! Meanwhile, the Log4Shell exploit has put the entire internet at risk. Classic 2021. Some good news and some bad news. The Pocket Analogue is out for review and it's apparently great! Meanwhile, the Log4Shell exploit has put the entire internet at risk. Classic 2021. clean 2820 Some good news and some bad news. The Pocket Analogue is out for review and it's apparently great! Meanwhile, the Log4Shell exploit has put the entire internet at risk. Classic 2021.

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(Show note: This episode was recorded before the Noth sexual misconduct allegations.)

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A Log4J Vulnerability Has Set the Internet 'On Fire' | WIRED
The Log4Shell 0-day, four days on: What is it, and how bad is it really? | Ars Technica
The Internet’s biggest players are all affected by critical Log4Shell 0-day | Ars Technica
Patch fixing critical Log4J 0-day has its own vulnerability that’s under exploit | Ars Technica
Cas van Cooten on Twitter: "A story in three parts 😶 #log4j https://t.co/XMl02BcaJY" / Twitter
Tech Solvency: The Story So Far: CVE-2021-44228 (Log4Shell log4j vulnerability).
Analogue Pocket review: The world’s best Game Boy Advance - Polygon
Analogue Pocket review: The greatest Game Boy ever made | Ars Technica
Peloton responds to surprise death in And Just Like That... with new commercial - The Verge
Should Carrie Have Called 911 on And Just Like That…?
Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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363: Enhanced Pants Oh boy, Ubisoft is the first AAA developer to make an entrance in the NFT market! What do we think of Ubisoft Quartz, and the cosmetics that it's offering? Then, Politico criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' Bluetooth-aversion this week — and security experts are responding. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/363 http://relay.fm/rocket/363 Enhanced Pants 363 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Oh boy, Ubisoft is the first AAA developer to make an entrance in the NFT market! What do we think of Ubisoft Quartz, and the cosmetics that it's offering? Then, Politico criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' Bluetooth-aversion this week. Oh boy, Ubisoft is the first AAA developer to make an entrance in the NFT market! What do we think of Ubisoft Quartz, and the cosmetics that it's offering? Then, Politico criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' Bluetooth-aversion this week. clean 3296 Oh boy, Ubisoft is the first AAA developer to make an entrance in the NFT market! What do we think of Ubisoft Quartz, and the cosmetics that it's offering? Then, Politico criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' Bluetooth-aversion this week — and security experts are responding.

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Ubisoft puts NFT in games starting with Ghost Recon Breakpoint - Polygon
Ubisoft’s first NFT plans make no sense | Ars Technica
Kamala Harris is Bluetooth-phobic - POLITICO
The vice president should not be using Bluetooth headphones - The Verge
Twitter
Kamala Harris’s Headphones Are Youth Culture
Adam McKay, Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Bad Blood’ Movie Lands at Apple – The Hollywood Reporter
Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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362: Jack In, Jack Out Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter, and supposedly voluntarily! Let's talk about his most recent tenure and Twitter, and what his next moves will be. Then, it's a return to our favorite topic of 2021: Elizabeth Holmes is taking the stand during her trial, and admitting to all kinds of nonsense. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/362 http://relay.fm/rocket/362 Jack In, Jack Out 362 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter, and supposedly voluntarily! Let's talk about his most recent tenure and Twitter, and what his next moves will be. Then, it's a return to our favorite topic of 2021: Elizabeth Holmes is taking the stand during her trial. Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter, and supposedly voluntarily! Let's talk about his most recent tenure and Twitter, and what his next moves will be. Then, it's a return to our favorite topic of 2021: Elizabeth Holmes is taking the stand during her trial. clean 3541 Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter, and supposedly voluntarily! Let's talk about his most recent tenure and Twitter, and what his next moves will be. Then, it's a return to our favorite topic of 2021: Elizabeth Holmes is taking the stand during her trial, and admitting to all kinds of nonsense.

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Twitter CEO steps down, leaves company at a crossroads | AP News
Jack Dorsey Out at Twitter: Did He Quit or Was He Fired? | Vanity Fair
Jack is leaving Twitter and we have ~thoughts~ | TechCrunch
Square changes corporate name to Block
Elizabeth Holmes admits that she was CEO of Theranos, the company she founded - The Verge
Elizabeth Holmes admitted to a key part of the case against her - The Verge
Happy Halloween! Theranos showed up in a Pfizer costume - The Verge
Apple Music’s terrible year in review is giving me serious Spotify Wrapped FOMO - The Verge
Spotify Wrapped 2021 is ready to share your music listening history with everyone - The Verge
Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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361: Imaginary Notre Dame Brianna and Simone sit down on a chilly Halovember evening before Thanksgiving to talk about… Notre Dame Cathedral! Rumors have gone around for years that Ubisoft's Notre Dame from Assassin's Creed Unity could help restore the real cathedral after the 2019 fire. Simone has devoted some time to debunking that. Stick around to the end of the show to find out that Master Chief pees in his suit, and also, why. You didn't read this!! Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/361 http://relay.fm/rocket/361 Imaginary Notre Dame 361 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone sit down on a chilly evening before Thanksgiving to talk about… Notre Dame Cathedral! Rumors have gone around for years that Ubisoft's Notre Dame from Assassin's Creed Unity could help restore the real cathedral after the 2019 fire. Brianna and Simone sit down on a chilly evening before Thanksgiving to talk about… Notre Dame Cathedral! Rumors have gone around for years that Ubisoft's Notre Dame from Assassin's Creed Unity could help restore the real cathedral after the 2019 fire. clean 3133 Brianna and Simone sit down on a chilly Halovember evening before Thanksgiving to talk about… Notre Dame Cathedral! Rumors have gone around for years that Ubisoft's Notre Dame from Assassin's Creed Unity could help restore the real cathedral after the 2019 fire. Simone has devoted some time to debunking that. Stick around to the end of the show to find out that Master Chief pees in his suit, and also, why. You didn't read this!!

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Wirecutter Staff Go on Strike Against the New York ‘Times’
Assassin’s Creed Unity: Ubisoft can’t help rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral - Polygon
Ubisoft installera son premier centre immersif en France, à Béziers
What Peloton’s growing pains mean for at-home fitness - The Verge
Membership - Relay FM
How does Master Chief pee? An investigation - Polygon
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360: Conflicts of Interest On an auspicious episode 360, we're looking back at 20 years of Xbox! But first, Nick Guy comes on to discuss the Wirecutter Union and what will happen if New York Times management doesn't come to the table before Black Friday. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/360 http://relay.fm/rocket/360 Conflicts of Interest 360 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On an auspicious episode 360, we're looking back at 20 years of Xbox! But first, Nick Guy comes on to discuss the Wirecutter Union and what will happen if New York Times management doesn't come to the table before Black Friday. On an auspicious episode 360, we're looking back at 20 years of Xbox! But first, Nick Guy comes on to discuss the Wirecutter Union and what will happen if New York Times management doesn't come to the table before Black Friday. clean 3558 On an auspicious episode 360, we're looking back at 20 years of Xbox! But first, Nick Guy comes on to discuss the Wirecutter Union and what will happen if New York Times management doesn't come to the table before Black Friday.

Guest Starring:

Nick Guy

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We are the Wirecutter Union. We're prepared to walk out.
New York Times Gadget Reviewers Plan Black Friday Strike - Bloomberg
Wirecutter Union (@wirecutterunion) / Twitter
Wirecutter Union on Twitter: "We're seeking about $300,000 in salary increases via pay floors *across 67 people*. To put it another way, that's 0.029% of the more than $1 billion @nytimes has sitting in cash." / Twitter
20 years of Xbox: a visual history - The Verge
How Xbox outgrew the console: inside Phil Spencer’s multi-billion dollar gamble | British GQ
Original Xbox Controller Was "Embarrassingly Enormous," Co-Creator Says [UPDATE] - GameSpot
Halo Almost Wasn't An Xbox Game | Remember When - YouTube
Stephen Toulouse obituary: Game industry remembers Xbox Live's crusader against abuse | VentureBeat
Quentin Tarantino Sued Over Pulp Fiction NFT by Miramax – The Hollywood Reporter
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359: Sideloading is for Cybercriminals Can you believe this website costs $36? Yes, this week we're talking about Twitter Blue, the subscription service that is finally available in the USA. We just can't wait to pay $2.99 to have ads on Twitter! Then, will Facebook's — sorry, Meta's — metaverse take off or is it just another big, empty gesture? Oh, also you're all going to jail if you sideload, you cybercriminals. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/359 http://relay.fm/rocket/359 Sideloading is for Cybercriminals 359 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket the team answers the universe’s greatest questions. Is Twitter Blue worth $36 a year? Is the Metaverse yet another failed FB initiative? And are you a filthy cybercriminal for sideloading. This week on Rocket the team answers the universe’s greatest questions. Is Twitter Blue worth $36 a year? Is the Metaverse yet another failed FB initiative? And are you a filthy cybercriminal for sideloading. clean 3356 Can you believe this website costs $36? Yes, this week we're talking about Twitter Blue, the subscription service that is finally available in the USA. We just can't wait to pay $2.99 to have ads on Twitter! Then, will Facebook's — sorry, Meta's — metaverse take off or is it just another big, empty gesture? Oh, also you're all going to jail if you sideload, you cybercriminals.

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Twitter Blue is now available in the US - The Verge
Christina Warren on Twitter: "I can't believe this website is only $36" / Twitter
Planet Facebook
So what is “the metaverse,” exactly? | Ars Technica
The Metaverse Was Lame Even Before Facebook - The Atlantic
The Metaverse Is Already Here — It’s Minecraft | by Clive Thompson | Oct, 2021 | Debugger
John Carmack issues some words of warning for Meta and its metaverse plans | Ars Technica
Apple’s Federighi delivers dramatic speech on dangers of sideloading | Ars Technica
Tim Cook: Users Who Want to Sideload Apps Can Use Android, While the iPhone Experience Maximizes 'Security and Privacy' - MacRumors
Don't Copy That Floppy (Official Video - Digitally Remastered) - YouTube
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358: Anna Delvey's Crypto Corner This week on Rocket, Christina and Brianna are dishing on their new Macbook Pros. How fast are they? Fast enough to speedrun Tomb Raider? And just how many steps DOES it take to install Audio Hijack? All that and more. Plus, Steam has officially ruled that no NFT or crypto-based games can be sold on the platform. A bold new move for a bold new world. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/358 http://relay.fm/rocket/358 Anna Delvey's Crypto Corner 358 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, Christina and Brianna are dishing on their new Macbook Pros. How fast are they? Fast enough to speedrun Tomb Raider? And just how many steps DOES it take to install Audio Hijack? All that and more. This week on Rocket, Christina and Brianna are dishing on their new Macbook Pros. How fast are they? Fast enough to speedrun Tomb Raider? And just how many steps DOES it take to install Audio Hijack? All that and more. clean 3556 This week on Rocket, Christina and Brianna are dishing on their new Macbook Pros. How fast are they? Fast enough to speedrun Tomb Raider? And just how many steps DOES it take to install Audio Hijack? All that and more. Plus, Steam has officially ruled that no NFT or crypto-based games can be sold on the platform. A bold new move for a bold new world.

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Valve bans blockchain games and NFTs on Steam, Epic will try to make it work - The Verge
Investors Spent Millions on ‘Evolved Apes’ NFTs. Then They Got Scammed.
Squid Game Cryptocurrency Scammers Make Off With $2.1 Million
Mario NFT Game Shut Down By Nintendo, Fans Are Actually Happy For Once
Mario Kart NFT 'Idea' Is The Worst Thing I Have Ever Seen
Shonda Rhimes' Inventing Anna is premiering in February 2022
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357: Facebook Papers The Facebook Papers are in the hands of journalists, and increasingly dire reports are coming out about Facebook's business practices. That, and MacBook Pro reviews on this week's Rocket! Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/357 http://relay.fm/rocket/357 Facebook Papers 357 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Facebook Papers are in the hands of journalists, and increasingly dire reports are coming out about Facebook's business practices. That, and MacBook Pro reviews on this week's Rocket! The Facebook Papers are in the hands of journalists, and increasingly dire reports are coming out about Facebook's business practices. That, and MacBook Pro reviews on this week's Rocket! clean 3487 The Facebook Papers are in the hands of journalists, and increasingly dire reports are coming out about Facebook's business practices. That, and MacBook Pro reviews on this week's Rocket!

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The Facebook Papers: What you need to know : NPR
Here are all the Facebook Papers stories - Protocol — The people, power and politics of tech
Facebook Papers: ‘History Will Not Judge Us Kindly’ - The Atlantic
How Facebook Failed the World - The Atlantic
MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max impressions: giving the people what they want - The Verge
14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack – Six Colors
Georgia man spends COVID loan on $57K rare Pokémon card, says prosecutor - Polygon
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356: Macbook Prose Rocket is blasting into hardware coverage this week with an exciting preview of the Apple cleaning cloth and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Plus the Google 6 pixel announcement. Dessert this week is packed with coverage of 9 different shows you need to be watching. It’s so much Rocket, your podcast client might just crash! Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/356 http://relay.fm/rocket/356 Macbook Prose 356 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket is blasting into hardware coverage this week with an exciting preview of the Apple cleaning cloth and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Dessert this week is packed with coverage of 9 different shows you need to be watching. Rocket is blasting into hardware coverage this week with an exciting preview of the Apple cleaning cloth and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Dessert this week is packed with coverage of 9 different shows you need to be watching. clean 4157 Rocket is blasting into hardware coverage this week with an exciting preview of the Apple cleaning cloth and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Plus the Google 6 pixel announcement. Dessert this week is packed with coverage of 9 different shows you need to be watching. It’s so much Rocket, your podcast client might just crash!

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In worst Apple event ever, the tech giant becomes a parody of itself
Apple innovators do it again with $19 'Polishing Cloth'
Apple launches MacBook Pro with new chips, larger displays, and the notch
The 8 biggest announcements from Apple’s Unleashed event - The Verge
Apple Music's new 'Voice Plan' is cheaper, but you have to use Siri
Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro: Specs, Price, Release Date, Details | WIRED
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355: TWONKA Simone is BACK and we are talking about THOSE JUICY NEW M1X MACBOOK PROS. And then we have two totally mystifying VR and AR headset announcements, one from HTC and another from… Magic Leap!? And finally, most importantly, Timothee Chalamet's twink Wonka look has been revealed and regrettably, it's good. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/355 http://relay.fm/rocket/355 TWONKA 355 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is BACK and we are talking about THOSE JUICY NEW M1X MACBOOK PROS. And then we have two totally mystifying VR and AR headset announcements. And finally, most importantly, Timothee Chalamet's twink Wonka look has been revealed and ...it's good. Simone is BACK and we are talking about THOSE JUICY NEW M1X MACBOOK PROS. And then we have two totally mystifying VR and AR headset announcements. And finally, most importantly, Timothee Chalamet's twink Wonka look has been revealed and ...it's good. clean 3261 Simone is BACK and we are talking about THOSE JUICY NEW M1X MACBOOK PROS. And then we have two totally mystifying VR and AR headset announcements, one from HTC and another from… Magic Leap!? And finally, most importantly, Timothee Chalamet's twink Wonka look has been revealed and regrettably, it's good.

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'Unleashed' Apple Event Focusing on New Macs to Take Place on October 18 - MacRumors
Magic Leap is back with $500 million in funding and a new AR headset - The Verge
HTC’s new headset has leaked and it’ll make you look like a bug - The Verge
Timothée Chalamet Wonka Musical First Look and Q&A: WATCH
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354: Not the Bad Art Friend Bri and Christina take on Facebook Whistleblowers, Twitch hacks and the ultimate media disaster, OzyMedia Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/354 http://relay.fm/rocket/354 Not the Bad Art Friend 354 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Bri and Christina take on Facebook Whistleblowers, Twitch hacks and the ultimate media disaster, OzyMedia Bri and Christina take on Facebook Whistleblowers, Twitch hacks and the ultimate media disaster, OzyMedia clean 3382 Bri and Christina take on Facebook Whistleblowers, Twitch hacks and the ultimate media disaster, OzyMedia

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Gamergate Series In The Works From Mind Riot & Brianna Wu – Deadline
The Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, Says She Wants to Fix the Company, Not Harm It - WSJ
The Facebook Files - WSJ
4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony : NPR
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen details company's misleading efforts on 60 Minutes - CBS News
Facebook explains the backbone shutdown behind its massive outage - The Verge
Twitch Hack Reveals How Much Revenue the Platform’s Biggest Streamers Make - WSJ
October 2021 Twitch source code, earnings hack explained - Polygon
Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong - The New York Times
Katty Kay Resigns From Ozy Media Following NYT Report - The New York Times
Ozy Media’s chairman resigns as company faces questions. - The New York Times
Ozy Built a TV Show on a False Claim, Says Its Former Producer - The New York Times
What Investors Saw in Ozy Media - The New York Times
Ozy Media's Carlos Watson Says It Is ‘Going to Open for Business' - The New York Times
Ozy Media is accused in a lawsuit of ‘fraudulent conduct.’ - The New York Times
Carlos Watson Discusses Ozy Media's Re-Launch, Internal Scandals, New Opportunities + More - YouTube
How Ozy Fest Was About To Become The Next Fyre Festival — Until A Heat Wave (And Insurance Claim) Bailed Them Out
Sharon Osbourne says Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson lied about investment
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353: Dan Moren Saves the Universe With disaster hitting not one, but two of the best Rocket hosts, the B(rianna) team steps up with Dan Moren to save the show. We cover Amazon’s event with stalker robots, review the iPad Mini and geek out on Apple TV’s new show “Foundation.” Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/353 http://relay.fm/rocket/353 Dan Moren Saves the Universe 353 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort With disaster hitting not one, but two of the best Rocket hosts, the B(rianna) team steps up with Dan Moren to save the show. We cover Amazon’s event with stalker robots, review the iPad Mini and geek out on Apple TV’s new show “Foundation.” With disaster hitting not one, but two of the best Rocket hosts, the B(rianna) team steps up with Dan Moren to save the show. We cover Amazon’s event with stalker robots, review the iPad Mini and geek out on Apple TV’s new show “Foundation.” clean 3086 With disaster hitting not one, but two of the best Rocket hosts, the B(rianna) team steps up with Dan Moren to save the show.
We cover Amazon’s event with stalker robots, review the iPad Mini and geek out on Apple TV’s new show “Foundation.”

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Dan Moren

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Amazon Devices Event
iPad Mini Review
Foundation
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352: Wonderfully Weird Stuff Simone is off doing French things so Bri and Christina talk the Microsoft Surface event, iPhone 13 reviews (and Christina’s saga to getting an iPhone 13 Pro Max) and iOS 15 impressions, and finally try to unpack the drama happening around the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/352 http://relay.fm/rocket/352 Wonderfully Weird Stuff 352 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is off doing French things so Bri and Christina talk the Microsoft event, iPhone 13 reviews (and Christina’s saga to getting an iPhone 13 Pro Max), iOS 15 impressions, and try to unpack the drama around the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. Simone is off doing French things so Bri and Christina talk the Microsoft event, iPhone 13 reviews (and Christina’s saga to getting an iPhone 13 Pro Max), iOS 15 impressions, and try to unpack the drama around the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen. clean 4659 Simone is off doing French things so Bri and Christina talk the Microsoft Surface event, iPhone 13 reviews (and Christina’s saga to getting an iPhone 13 Pro Max) and iOS 15 impressions, and finally try to unpack the drama happening around the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen.

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Microsoft Event
New Service Products
Surface Duo 2
Surface Go 3
Surface Accessibility Kit
Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse
13 Pro Max Review
13 Mini Review
MacStories iOS 15 Review
Best Dear Evan Hansen Review
Slate Dear Evan Hansen Review
Will Fans Show Up to Dear Evan Hansen?
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351: Holding Ourselves Accountable... It's yet another Apple Event week here on Rocket, but a weirdly subdued one? Can Apple impress us with its new iPhones and its fancy rack focus camera feature? What about Brianna's long-awaited iPad Mini update? And will anyone, anyone at all be getting a new iPhone this year? Then, in our second story, Apple has patched the flaw that allowed the Pegasus exploit to get access to users' phones, and in our dessert, Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's testicles. Yeah. Find out what Twitter is ALL aflutter about on this sleep-deprived episode of Rocket! Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/351 http://relay.fm/rocket/351 Holding Ourselves Accountable... 351 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's yet another Apple Event week here on Rocket - a weirdly subdued one? Can Apple impress us with its new iPhones? What about Brianna's long-awaited iPad Mini update? Find out what Twitter is ALL aflutter over on this sleep-deprived episode of Rocket! It's yet another Apple Event week here on Rocket - a weirdly subdued one? Can Apple impress us with its new iPhones? What about Brianna's long-awaited iPad Mini update? Find out what Twitter is ALL aflutter over on this sleep-deprived episode of Rocket! clean 3562 It's yet another Apple Event week here on Rocket, but a weirdly subdued one? Can Apple impress us with its new iPhones and its fancy rack focus camera feature? What about Brianna's long-awaited iPad Mini update? And will anyone, anyone at all be getting a new iPhone this year? Then, in our second story, Apple has patched the flaw that allowed the Pegasus exploit to get access to users' phones, and in our dessert, Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's testicles. Yeah. Find out what Twitter is ALL aflutter about on this sleep-deprived episode of Rocket!

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Apple Event - The Verge
Apple Event - iPhone
Apple Event - Macro Camera
Spyware - New Apple Update
Spyware - Vulnerability Fix
Ballsgate

The Health Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on the other hand, shamed Minaj for wasting his time. “Unfortunately, we wasted so much time yesterday running down this false claim,” he said. “As we stand now, there is absolutely no reported such side effect or adverse event of testicular swelling in Trinidad.”

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350: Many Apples Many many tiny slices of Apple are coming to you, listener. First, an update on Apple's CSAM tools and concessions to the anti-trust critics! But will it be enough to save the App Store? Next, we have an upcoming Apple event, so tradition calls for us to discuss what we are expecting. But what we weren't expected was Apple's car guy Doug Field leaving for Ford!! Is he so excited to have a product that finally launches? Maybe! All this and more on Rocket. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/350 http://relay.fm/rocket/350 Many Apples 350 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Many many tiny slices of Apple are coming to you, listener. First, an update on Apple's CSAM tools and concessions to the anti-trust critics! But will it be enough to save the App Store? All this and more on Rocket. Many many tiny slices of Apple are coming to you, listener. First, an update on Apple's CSAM tools and concessions to the anti-trust critics! But will it be enough to save the App Store? All this and more on Rocket. clean 3868 Many many tiny slices of Apple are coming to you, listener. First, an update on Apple's CSAM tools and concessions to the anti-trust critics! But will it be enough to save the App Store? Next, we have an upcoming Apple event, so tradition calls for us to discuss what we are expecting. But what we weren't expected was Apple's car guy Doug Field leaving for Ford!! Is he so excited to have a product that finally launches? Maybe! All this and more on Rocket.

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CSAM Tools
Apple’s App Store Concession, Why This is a Big Deal, Devil in the Details
Apple's Sept. 14 event: Here's what we expect to see, from iPhone 13 to Apple Watch 7
Doug Field
Elizabeth Holmes groupies
Britney Spears' father petitions to end her conservatorship
When My Crazy Father Actually Lost His Mind (Published 2012)
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349: Arriving Today! This week on Rocket, tech journalist and author Christopher Mims is here to discuss his new book, Arriving Today. It's the book that critics are saying "makes supply chains interesting" (Simone de Rochefort, 2021) — and guess what he does during this interview? He makes supply chains interesting!! You have to listen to believe it and then you will immediately want to read his book. Then, Google and Apple are being hit with a new law in South Korea, and Elizabeth Holmes is finally going to trial. That is, if they can ever find a jury of her peers. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/349 http://relay.fm/rocket/349 Arriving Today! 349 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, tech journalist and author Christopher Mims is here to discuss his new book, Arriving Today. It's the book that critics are saying "makes supply chains interesting" (Simone de Rochefort, 2021) This week on Rocket, tech journalist and author Christopher Mims is here to discuss his new book, Arriving Today. It's the book that critics are saying "makes supply chains interesting" (Simone de Rochefort, 2021) clean 4142 This week on Rocket, tech journalist and author Christopher Mims is here to discuss his new book, Arriving Today. It's the book that critics are saying "makes supply chains interesting" (Simone de Rochefort, 2021) — and guess what he does during this interview? He makes supply chains interesting!! You have to listen to believe it and then you will immediately want to read his book. Then, Google and Apple are being hit with a new law in South Korea, and Elizabeth Holmes is finally going to trial. That is, if they can ever find a jury of her peers.

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Christopher Mims

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Arriving Today by Christopher Mims
Apple and Google must allow developers to use other payment systems, new Korean law declares
Google, Apple Hit by First Law Threatening Dominance Over App-Store Payments
China’s Video Game Restrictions, South Korea Passes App Store Payments Law
Apple's Settlement, Explicit Imprimatur, Additional Notes – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Blog - Cameron v. Apple Settlement
Schemer or Naïf? Elizabeth Holmes Is Going to Trial.
Retro Gaming Today
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348: Only Fans, Only Problems But where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we're talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Then, it's a deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte. Would you give up your hard-won GPU to save yourself from an exploding power supply unit? And finally: hey, new Spider-Man! That's an episode of Rocket. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/348 http://relay.fm/rocket/348 Only Fans, Only Problems 348 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we're talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte. Where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we're talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte. clean 4065 But where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we're talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Then, it's a deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte. Would you give up your hard-won GPU to save yourself from an exploding power supply unit? And finally: hey, new Spider-Man! That's an episode of Rocket.

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Only Fans Tweet
OnlyFans founder blames banks for ban on porn
OnlyFans to Bar Sexually Explicit Videos Starting in October
OnlyFans’ inexplicable ban on porn might be explained by this BBC investigation
Christina's Tweet
Exploding Power Supplies: Gigabyte & Newegg Dumping Unsellable Product
Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer
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347: YAK, BACK, DO IT AGAIN WHEELS TURNING ROUND AND ROUND. This week we're talking about, yes, YIKYAK, the zombie social media platform where you can post hyper-local bullying for all the local elder millennials to enjoy. Then, Google joins Samsung and Apple in not shipping chargers with its new phones! This is ALL APPLE'S FAULT. Meanwhile, Intel is trying it with new gamer-focused Arc-brand GPUs that have cool code names like "Battlemage" and "Celestial" and honestly those should just be their real names. Finally, dessert this week is an episode from Wall Street Journal on the tech workers who are taking on not one, but TWO full-time jobs… and getting away with it. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/347 http://relay.fm/rocket/347 YAK, BACK, DO IT AGAIN 347 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort WHEELS TURNING ROUND AND ROUND. This week we're talking about YIKYAK, Google not shipping chargers with new phones - dessert this week is an episode from Wall Street Journal on the tech workers who are taking on TWO full-time jobs. WHEELS TURNING ROUND AND ROUND. This week we're talking about YIKYAK, Google not shipping chargers with new phones - dessert this week is an episode from Wall Street Journal on the tech workers who are taking on TWO full-time jobs. clean 3963 WHEELS TURNING ROUND AND ROUND. This week we're talking about, yes, YIKYAK, the zombie social media platform where you can post hyper-local bullying for all the local elder millennials to enjoy. Then, Google joins Samsung and Apple in not shipping chargers with its new phones! This is ALL APPLE'S FAULT. Meanwhile, Intel is trying it with new gamer-focused Arc-brand GPUs that have cool code names like "Battlemage" and "Celestial" and honestly those should just be their real names. Finally, dessert this week is an episode from Wall Street Journal on the tech workers who are taking on not one, but TWO full-time jobs… and getting away with it.

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Local and anonymous social media app Yik Yak is back
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro won't come with wall chargers
Intel's Arc GPUs are designed to take on Nvidia and AMD for PC gaming
TWO JOBS
Kittens Game - a Dark Souls of incremental gaming
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346: Really Ridiculous Content Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children — but is it the right thing to do? Also, hey, new iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hellscape. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/346 http://relay.fm/rocket/346 Really Ridiculous Content 346 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children but is it the right thing to do? Also, iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hell. Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children but is it the right thing to do? Also, iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hell. clean 4343 Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children — but is it the right thing to do? Also, hey, new iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hellscape.

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Apple says photos in iCloud will be checked by child abuse detection system
Child Safety
Apple's Plan to "Think Different" About Encryption Opens a Backdoor to Your Private Life
Apple Readies New iPhones With Pro-Focused Camera, Video Updates
Trisha Paytas's YouTube Empire
Trisha Paytas, YouTube's Problematic Drama Queen
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345: Scholastic Succession On this episode of Rocket, we're not saying anyone was murdered! We're just not. But we ARE saying the RIAA's ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry and their penny-pinching ways won't help creators!! In better news, the OLED Nintendo Switch is looking GOOD and UH-OH… WE WANT IT!!! Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/345 http://relay.fm/rocket/345 Scholastic Succession 345 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On this episode of Rocket, we're not saying anyone was murdered! But we ARE saying the RIAA's ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry & their penny-pinching ways won't help creators!! On this episode of Rocket, we're not saying anyone was murdered! But we ARE saying the RIAA's ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry & their penny-pinching ways won't help creators!! clean 3475 On this episode of Rocket, we're not saying anyone was murdered! We're just not. But we ARE saying the RIAA's ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry and their penny-pinching ways won't help creators!! In better news, the OLED Nintendo Switch is looking GOOD and UH-OH… WE WANT IT!!!

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Donate to General Donations
RIAA, NMPA, More Music Groups Slam Twitter’s ‘Rampant Theft of Creative Works’ in Letter to Congress
Twitter Is Turning a Blind Eye to Music Copyright Infringement, Group of U.S. Reps Says
Nintendo Switch OLED hands-on: a small upgrade that makes a big difference
Hands-On: Nintendo Switch OLED is a striking improvement for portable players | VGC
We tried the new Nintendo Switch OLED... and we're conflicted
Succession Drama Grips Scholastic: CEO’s Sudden Death, an Office Romance and a Surprise Will
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344: Viral News This week we're discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/344 http://relay.fm/rocket/344 Viral News 344 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur. This week we're discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur. clean 3193 This week we're discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur.

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Inside The Cosby Suite From The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
Activision Blizzard faces lawsuit and employee backlash over sexual harassment
California sues Activision Blizzard over a culture of ‘constant sexual harassment’
Activision Blizzard employees say CEO’s letter ‘fails to address’ key concerns
Activision Blizzard Sued Over 'Frat Boy' Culture, Harassment (1)
Activision Blizzard CEO says response to harassment lawsuit was 'tone deaf'
Google, Facebook to Require Vaccinations for On-Campus Workers
BURBERRY HERO - THE NEW FRAGRANCE FOR MEN
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343: Faith in Ted Sarandos It's a big week for Rocket Rules: Last week Steam announced its Steam Deck handheld PC, and Netflix announced it was getting into games! But in the middle of all that fun, don't we have time for… some Apple Rumors? You know we do! We always do... Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/343 http://relay.fm/rocket/343 Faith in Ted Sarandos 343 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's a big week for Rocket Rules: Last week Steam announced its Steam Deck handheld PC, and Netflix announced it was getting into games! But in the middle of all that fun, don't we have time for… some Apple Rumors? You know we do! We always do... It's a big week for Rocket Rules: Last week Steam announced its Steam Deck handheld PC, and Netflix announced it was getting into games! But in the middle of all that fun, don't we have time for… some Apple Rumors? You know we do! We always do... clean 3986 It's a big week for Rocket Rules: Last week Steam announced its Steam Deck handheld PC, and Netflix announced it was getting into games! But in the middle of all that fun, don't we have time for… some Apple Rumors? You know we do! We always do...

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Blue Origin: We asked a rocket scientist why Jeff Bezos' rocket looks so much like a penis.
Steam Deck, Valve handheld for PC games, announced for December release - Polygon
Steam Deck $399 model has 64 GB, too little space for the biggest games - Polygon
Apple AirPods update to arrive later this year with iPhone SE refresh coming 2022: report - The Verge
iPhone 13 rumors grow more certain ahead of September launch - The Verge
Netflix thinks games matter more than buying movie studios - The Verge
Netflix eyes video game expansion, according to new report - Polygon
Tom Clancy's XDefiant Is Ubisoft's New Free-To-Play Shooter
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342: Goodbye, Fleets The New York Times has a killer new story on Facebook's relationship with CrowdTangle. And then, speaking of driving engagement, Twitter is killing Fleets? WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO!! Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/342 http://relay.fm/rocket/342 Goodbye, Fleets 342 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The New York Times has a killer new story on Facebook's relationship with CrowdTangle. And then, speaking of driving engagement, Twitter is killing Fleets? WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO!! The New York Times has a killer new story on Facebook's relationship with CrowdTangle. And then, speaking of driving engagement, Twitter is killing Fleets? WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO!! clean 3977 The New York Times has a killer new story on Facebook's relationship with CrowdTangle. And then, speaking of driving engagement, Twitter is killing Fleets? WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO!!

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Here's a Look Inside Facebook's Data Wars - The New York Times
Microsoft threatens to resurrect Clippy as an Office emoji - The Verge
Get nostalgic with new Microsoft Teams backgrounds | Microsoft 365 Blog
Twitter is shutting down Fleets, its expiring tweets feature - The Verge
Twitter considers letting you limit tweets to ‘trusted friends’ - The Verge
Twitter considers letting you limit tweets to ‘trusted friends’ - The Verge
Five ‘Dead Startups’ from Juicero to Coolest Cooler parodied as toys - The Verge
They welcomed a robot into their family, now they’re mourning its death - The Verge
The Charisma Machine: The Life, Death, and Legacy of One Laptop per Child (Infrastructures), Ames, Morgan G. - Amazon.com
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341: Social Media Astir Christina and Simone are tackling the newest model of the Nintendo Switch with its fancy new OLED screen. Is it the Switch we've been waiting for!? Maybe not!? Is it the Switch we have? Yes. And then, social media companies are facing consequences abroad, while Section 230 is under attack in the United States. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/341 http://relay.fm/rocket/341 Social Media Astir 341 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone are tackling the newest model of the Nintendo Switch with its fancy new OLED screen. Is it the Switch we've been waiting for!? Maybe not!? Is it the Switch we have? Yes. Christina and Simone are tackling the newest model of the Nintendo Switch with its fancy new OLED screen. Is it the Switch we've been waiting for!? Maybe not!? Is it the Switch we have? Yes. clean 3843 Christina and Simone are tackling the newest model of the Nintendo Switch with its fancy new OLED screen. Is it the Switch we've been waiting for!? Maybe not!? Is it the Switch we have? Yes. And then, social media companies are facing consequences abroad, while Section 230 is under attack in the United States.

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Don’t count out the Nintendo Switch Pro - The Verge
Nintendo Switch OLED model will go on sale October 8th for $350 - The Verge
Facebook, Twitter, Google Threaten to Quit Hong Kong Over Proposed Data Laws - WSJ
Trump Announces Suit Against Facebook, Twitter & Google Over Bans - The New York Times
Twitter has lost legal immunity for users’ posts in India, government argues - The Verge
Police in India raid Twitter offices in probe of tweets with ‘manipulated media’ label - The Verge
The Xbox Gift Card Fraud: Inside a $10 Million Bitcoin Virtual Currency Cheat
The Joke Was Never on Jennifer Coolidge
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340: Breaking Windows This week Christina and Bri are talking about Windows 11, the various events from the launch and they detour into the state of Windows in general. For dessert, Bri and Christina extol the virtues of F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/340 http://relay.fm/rocket/340 Breaking Windows 340 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Christina and Bri are talking about Windows 11, the various events from the launch and they detour into the state of Windows in general. For dessert, Bri and Christina extol the virtues of F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise. This week Christina and Bri are talking about Windows 11, the various events from the launch and they detour into the state of Windows in general. For dessert, Bri and Christina extol the virtues of F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise. clean 4420 This week Christina and Bri are talking about Windows 11, the various events from the launch and they detour into the state of Windows in general.

For dessert, Bri and Christina extol the virtues of F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise.

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Join us to see what’s next for developers - YouTube
Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | Microsoft
Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog
Windows 11: The Best Windows Ever for Gaming - Xbox Wire
microsoft/GDK: Microsoft Public GDK
29 results for Laptops
Can You Watch ‘F9’ Having Never Seen the Other ‘F&F’ Movies?
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339: Snap Swears This week we're hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton's PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement! In a very alliterative episode of Rocket. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/339 http://relay.fm/rocket/339 Snap Swears 339 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton's PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement! This week we're hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton's PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement! clean 3451 This week we're hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton's PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement! In a very alliterative episode of Rocket.

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Peloton forced its subscription plan on Tread+ owners, but claims a fix is coming - The Verge
Peloton: All Owners of $4,000 Tread+ Must Pay $39 Membership to Use
Supreme Court says school can’t punish student for profane Snapchat post - The Verge
Netflix’s Sexy Beasts Is a Dating Show Fever Dream
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338: Hype House!! We have special guest Ashley Carman of The Verge on the show to talk about her INCREDIBLE story about the rise and fall of HiStudios and the podcast hype house that collapsed dramatically over the last year. And then we talk about E3 and all the good games!! Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/338 http://relay.fm/rocket/338 Hype House!! 338 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We have special guest Ashley Carman of The Verge on the show to talk about her story about the rise and fall of HiStudios and the podcast hype house that collapsed dramatically over the last year. And then we talk about E3 and all the good games! We have special guest Ashley Carman of The Verge on the show to talk about her story about the rise and fall of HiStudios and the podcast hype house that collapsed dramatically over the last year. And then we talk about E3 and all the good games! clean 3914 We have special guest Ashley Carman of The Verge on the show to talk about her INCREDIBLE story about the rise and fall of HiStudios and the podcast hype house that collapsed dramatically over the last year. And then we talk about E3 and all the good games!!

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Himalaya Launches Podcast Platform With $100 Million Funding - Variety
How Ximalaya funded one man’s podcasting hype house dreams - The Verge
Square Enix announces action-heavy spinoff Final Fantasy Origin - The Verge
Breath of the Wild 2 trailer analysis: Link’s new powers and other secrets - Polygon
Starfield: What we know about Bethesda’s next RPG - Polygon
New WarioWare game, Get It Together!, announced for Nintendo Switch - Polygon
Metroid Dread: First gameplay and story details from Nintendo at E3 2021 - Polygon
Redfall is Arkane’s new multiplayer shooter with vampires - Polygon
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337: MoviePass: Back in the News It’s another WWDC with Rocket. We’re chatting about the coffers announcements from Apple’s keynote, and giving yet another dramatic update on MoviePass. What could possibly have happened now?! Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/337 http://relay.fm/rocket/337 MoviePass: Back in the News 337 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It’s another WWDC with Rocket. We’re chatting about the coffers announcements from Apple’s keynote, and giving yet another dramatic update on MoviePass. What could possibly have happened now?! It’s another WWDC with Rocket. We’re chatting about the coffers announcements from Apple’s keynote, and giving yet another dramatic update on MoviePass. What could possibly have happened now?! clean 4211 It’s another WWDC with Rocket. We’re chatting about the coffers announcements from Apple’s keynote, and giving yet another dramatic update on MoviePass. What could possibly have happened now?!

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Apple WWDC 2021 biggest announcements: iOS 15, macOS Monterey and more - The Verge
Apple is building video and music sharing into FaceTime - The Verge
Apple’s Live Text is going to read all the text in all your photos with AI - The Verge
You’ll soon be able to use your iPhone as ID at the airport - The Verge
Apple’s Siri will finally work without an internet connection thanks to on-device processing - The Verge
Apple introduces Siri for third-party devices - The Verge
Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge
Apple is making AirPods easier to hear with and find - The Verge
macOS Monterey lets you run Shortcuts and share input between Macs and iPads - The Verge
MoviePass Deceived Users So They’d Use It Less, F.T.C. Says - The New York Times
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336: Cheaters Prosper Aunt Christina is having baby-time, but she's still here because we absolutely can't talk about GPUs and Stack Overflow without her! Nvidia has released an updated 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti. But it's $500 more than last year's card? What is HAPPENING? Then, speaking of large numbers, Prosus has acquired Stack Overflow for 1.8 billion, with a B. Is this a yikes or a yay? Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/336 http://relay.fm/rocket/336 Cheaters Prosper 336 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Aunt Christina is having baby-time, but she's still here because we absolutely can't talk about GPUs and Stack Overflow without her! Nvidia has released an updated 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti. But it's $500 more than last year's card? What is HAPPENING? Aunt Christina is having baby-time, but she's still here because we absolutely can't talk about GPUs and Stack Overflow without her! Nvidia has released an updated 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti. But it's $500 more than last year's card? What is HAPPENING? clean 3939 Aunt Christina is having baby-time, but she's still here because we absolutely can't talk about GPUs and Stack Overflow without her! Nvidia has released an updated 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti. But it's $500 more than last year's card? What is HAPPENING? Then, speaking of large numbers, Prosus has acquired Stack Overflow for 1.8 billion, with a B. Is this a yikes or a yay?

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti review: more 4K for more of your wallet - The Verge
Stack Overflow Sold to Tech Giant Prosus for $1.8 Billion - WSJ
Technology investor Prosus is taking over Stack Overflow for $ 1.8 billion - Free to Download APK And Games Online
Inside The ‘World’s Largest’ Video Game Cheating Empire
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335: AIRBN-BS Christina is at Microsoft Build this week, but what's this?? HOOFBEATS ON THE HORIZON? BRIANNA WU IS RETURNED FROM FLORIDA and she's SO ready to talk about the remastered Mass Effect trilogy. But first, we talk about Valve's new Switch-like CP and AirBnB's whole deal. Thu, 27 May 2021 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/335 http://relay.fm/rocket/335 AIRBN-BS 335 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina is at Microsoft Build this week, but what's this?? HOOFBEATS ON THE HORIZON? BRIANNA WU IS RETURNED FROM FLORIDA and she's SO ready to talk about the remastered Mass Effect trilogy. Christina is at Microsoft Build this week, but what's this?? HOOFBEATS ON THE HORIZON? BRIANNA WU IS RETURNED FROM FLORIDA and she's SO ready to talk about the remastered Mass Effect trilogy. clean 3621 Christina is at Microsoft Build this week, but what's this?? HOOFBEATS ON THE HORIZON? BRIANNA WU IS RETURNED FROM FLORIDA and she's SO ready to talk about the remastered Mass Effect trilogy. But first, we talk about Valve's new Switch-like CP and AirBnB's whole deal.

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Exclusive: Valve is making a Switch-like portable gaming PC | Ars Technica
Dell’s new Concept UFO puts PC gaming on a Nintendo Switch-like device | Ars Technica
Airbnb 2021
Mass Effect remastered trilogy release date announced - Polygon
Mass Effect remastered trilogy release date announced - Polygon
Mass Effect Legendary Edition review: "The only way to play an unmissable series" | GamesRadar+
Mass Effect Modders Are Using Official Audio To Restore Gay Romances For Jack, Thane, Tali, And More
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334: Apple is Killing Games Christina and Simone are mourning Christina's Dogecoin dreams. But wait, what's this?? Apple is doing one good thing and two weird ones!? Unprecedented behavior from our problematic fave. Find out what's up on Rocket! Thu, 20 May 2021 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/334 http://relay.fm/rocket/334 Apple is Killing Games 334 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone are mourning Christina's Dogecoin dreams. But wait, what's this?? Apple is doing one good thing and two weird ones!? Unprecedented behavior from our problematic fave. Find out what's up on Rocket! Christina and Simone are mourning Christina's Dogecoin dreams. But wait, what's this?? Apple is doing one good thing and two weird ones!? Unprecedented behavior from our problematic fave. Find out what's up on Rocket! clean 3816 Christina and Simone are mourning Christina's Dogecoin dreams. But wait, what's this?? Apple is doing one good thing and two weird ones!? Unprecedented behavior from our problematic fave. Find out what's up on Rocket!

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Bitcoin is, for now, worst of all financial worlds | Reuters
24-inch M1 iMac review: She’s a rainbow – Six Colors
iMac M1 2021 review: the all-in-one for almost everyone - The Verge
Unboxing ALL 7 M1 iMac Colors! - YouTube
AirPods Max don't support Apple Music's lossless songs, Apple says | iMore
Apple Music announces free lossless, Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos upgrade | iMore
AirPods Max won't support Apple Music's lossless audio over the Lightning cable either [Update] | iMore
Apple said Roblox developers don’t make games, and now Roblox agrees - The Verge
In Epic v Apple, everybody is losing at the game of defining games - The Verge
Matthew Ball on Twitter
Rocket #250: A Colossal Flip-Up - Relay FM
MyBuild - Your home for Microsoft Build
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333: Apple vs. Epic: Puritanical Edition This week Simone and Christina are interrogating Apple vs. Epic! Would you download an unspeakable game… to your phone?? Would you?? We'll answer that and more as we examine Apple's puritanical behavior in the courtroom, and then pivot to the crummy future of smart toasters and their ilk, as the chip shortage persists. Thu, 13 May 2021 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/333 http://relay.fm/rocket/333 Apple vs. Epic: Puritanical Edition 333 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Simone and Christina are interrogating Apple vs. Epic! Would you download an unspeakable game… to your phone?? Would you?? We'll answer that and more as we examine Apple's puritanical behavior in the courtroom. This week Simone and Christina are interrogating Apple vs. Epic! Would you download an unspeakable game… to your phone?? Would you?? We'll answer that and more as we examine Apple's puritanical behavior in the courtroom. clean 3616 This week Simone and Christina are interrogating Apple vs. Epic! Would you download an unspeakable game… to your phone?? Would you?? We'll answer that and more as we examine Apple's puritanical behavior in the courtroom, and then pivot to the crummy future of smart toasters and their ilk, as the chip shortage persists.

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Apple uses Itch.io’s ‘offensive and sexualized’ games as a cudgel against Epic - The Verge
Indie game marketplace Itch.io caught in the Epic-Apple crossfire - Axios
Itch Being Brought Into The Apple V Epic Case Shows What Corporations Think Of Queer Creators
In Epic v Apple, everybody is losing at the game of defining games - The Verge
Even Apple Knows Fortnite's Peely Is A Monster
Adi Robertson on Twitter: "Apple lawyer: “We have a large yellow banana here, in a tuxedo?” Weissinger: “Yes, that’s Peeley." Apple: [light paraphrase: “And in the tuxedo he’s known as Agent Peeley."" / Twitter
Adi Robertson on Twitter: "Apple lawyer: “We have a large yellow banana here, in a tuxedo?” Weissinger: “Yes, that’s Peeley." Apple: [light paraphrase: “And in the tuxedo he’s known as Agent Peeley."" / Twitter
Adi Robertson on Twitter: "Epic Lawyer: “A little bit of a digression: we talked about Peely, our banana?"" / Twitter
The Unspeakable Jam - itch.io
Sony Warns Tight PlayStation 5 Supply to Extend Into Next Year - Bloomberg
Chip shortage is starting to have major real-world consequences
Why is there a global chip shortage—and how will it end? | Fortune
Watch Venom 2 : Let There Be Carnage’s first trailer, which is full of carnage - Polygon
BabyLand General® Hospital Cabbage Patch Kids
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332: All Out With Baby Stuff In a lightning-fast episode we're talking about… yep, the big Basecamp blow-up, and we've got a lot to say. Then finally, Apple vs. Epic is finally before a judge, and lots of fun secrets are coming out! Thu, 06 May 2021 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/332 http://relay.fm/rocket/332 All Out With Baby Stuff 332 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In a lightning-fast episode we're talking about… yep, the big Basecamp blow-up, and we've got a lot to say. Then finally, Apple vs. Epic is finally before a judge, and lots of fun secrets are coming out! In a lightning-fast episode we're talking about… yep, the big Basecamp blow-up, and we've got a lot to say. Then finally, Apple vs. Epic is finally before a judge, and lots of fun secrets are coming out! clean 3341 In a lightning-fast episode we're talking about… yep, the big Basecamp blow-up, and we've got a lot to say. Then finally, Apple vs. Epic is finally before a judge, and lots of fun secrets are coming out!

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Facebook’s Oversight Board upholds Trump ban for at least six months - The Washington Post
Peloton reverses course, decides to recall treadmills after injuries, death | Reuters
How Basecamp blew up - Platformer
Changes at Basecamp
Basecamp CEO apologizes to staff in new post: ‘We have a lot to learn’  - The Verge
Epic vs. Apple Shows the Courts Were Not Prepared for the Games Industry's Obsessive Secrecy - IGN
Sony really hated PS4 crossplay, confidential documents reveal - The Verge
Epic Games Vs. Apple: What You Need To Know About The Trial : NPR
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331: Triple Scamtown It's triple helping of scams this week on Rocket. First off, a binary options scam comes to light after years of fleecing vulnerable people. Then, the secret behind McDonalds' ice cream machine failures is finally revealed!! Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/331 http://relay.fm/rocket/331 Triple Scamtown 331 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's triple helping of scams this week on Rocket. First off, a binary options scam comes to light after years of fleecing vulnerable people. Then, the secret behind McDonalds' ice cream machine failures is finally revealed!! It's triple helping of scams this week on Rocket. First off, a binary options scam comes to light after years of fleecing vulnerable people. Then, the secret behind McDonalds' ice cream machine failures is finally revealed!! clean 4151 It's triple helping of scams this week on Rocket. First off, a binary options scam comes to light after years of fleecing vulnerable people. Then, the secret behind McDonalds' ice cream machine failures is finally revealed!!

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Scam Theater: Inside an Online Trading Crime Ring That Grifted Millions from Mom-and-Pop Investors
Scamworld: 'Get rich quick' schemes mutate into an online monster | The Verge
Scamworld: 'Get rich quick' mutates into an unstoppable monster - YouTube
The REAL Reason McDonalds Ice Cream Machines Are Always Broken - YouTube
They Hacked McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines—and Started a Cold War | WIRED
Chameleon — Campside Media
Inside one of Hollywood's most audacious Ponzi schemes - Los Angeles Times
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330: Peloton Problems This week we're discussing Peloton's clash with the CPSC, and then, it's time to discuss all the products from Apple's Spring Forward event. New iMacs, a purple iPhone, and more! Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/330 http://relay.fm/rocket/330 Peloton Problems 330 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're discussing Peloton's clash with the CPSC, and then, it's time to discuss all the products from Apple's Spring Forward event. New iMacs, a purple iPhone, and more! This week we're discussing Peloton's clash with the CPSC, and then, it's time to discuss all the products from Apple's Spring Forward event. New iMacs, a purple iPhone, and more! clean 4723 This week we're discussing Peloton's clash with the CPSC, and then, it's time to discuss all the products from Apple's Spring Forward event. New iMacs, a purple iPhone, and more!

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Peloton refuses to recall its Tread+ treadmill after 39 accidents. Its stock is tumbling - CNN
Peloton fights with CPSC over recalling its treadmills after child deaths, injuries - The Washington Post
Apple’s Spring Loaded event: the 8 biggest announcements - The Verge
Apple announces $29 AirTag, a new Tile-like item tracker - The Verge
Apple announces thinner iMac with M1 chip and bright colors - The Verge
Apple introduces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in a stunning new purple - Apple
Time to AirTag: Apple and Hermès go luggage tracking | Financial Times
The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me
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329: Unlocking iPhones Catching up on the big unanswered questions… however did the FBI get into the phone in the San Bernadino case? All that and more on this week's Rocket! Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/329 http://relay.fm/rocket/329 Unlocking iPhones 329 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Catching up on the big unanswered questions… however did the FBI get into the phone in the San Bernadino case? All that and more on this week's Rocket! Catching up on the big unanswered questions… however did the FBI get into the phone in the San Bernadino case? All that and more on this week's Rocket! clean 4336 Catching up on the big unanswered questions… however did the FBI get into the phone in the San Bernadino case? All that and more on this week's Rocket!

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An Australian company helped the FBI unlock San Bernardino shooter's iPhone | Engadget
How Coinbase Performed in the Market on its First Day - The New York Times
Coinbase IPO: Everything you need to know about the ‘watershed moment’ in crypto - MarketWatch
Why did you buy $COIN ?? : CoinBase
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328: Works of Art Bri and Simone tackle many works of art: is coding art? What about Mario? And finally, a banger scamtown that you don't want to miss. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/328 http://relay.fm/rocket/328 Works of Art 328 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Bri and Simone tackle many works of art: is coding art? What about Mario? And finally, a banger scamtown that you don't want to miss. Bri and Simone tackle many works of art: is coding art? What about Mario? And finally, a banger scamtown that you don't want to miss. clean 3826 Bri and Simone tackle many works of art: is coding art? What about Mario? And finally, a banger scamtown that you don't want to miss.

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GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
Google v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair - BBC News
Google v Oracle: Supreme Court Gives Hollywood Reason for Concern | Hollywood Reporter
Intel Core i9-11900K Review: Not a Great Flagship CPU | TechSpot
Intel Core i9-11900K Review Two Perspectives | ServeTheHome
Intel Core i9-11900K and i5-11600K Review: Rocket Lake Blasts Off | Tom's Hardware
Brianna's Twitter Thread
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327: All of the Lights In a ROWDY show, we talk about what we'd like to see from WWDC, and what all the Amazon execs are getting up to on Twitter! Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/327 http://relay.fm/rocket/327 All of the Lights 327 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In a ROWDY show, we talk about what we'd like to see from WWDC, and what all the Amazon execs are getting up to on Twitter! In a ROWDY show, we talk about what we'd like to see from WWDC, and what all the Amazon execs are getting up to on Twitter! clean 3692 In a ROWDY show, we talk about what we'd like to see from WWDC, and what all the Amazon execs are getting up to on Twitter!

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Apple announces June 7 start date for online-only WWDC 21 - CNET
Apple supplier Foxconn warns that component shortages will last until 2022 - The Verge
iPhone 13 rumors so far: Release date, specs, price and everything else we're hearing - CNET
WWDC 21 could be the biggest Mac event in years
Amazon Twitter war with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren spurred by Jeff Bezos - Vox
Meet the Man Behind the Parody Amazon Employee Twitter Account
Document: Amazon Twitter Army Handpicked for “Sense of Humor”
Zola trailer: A24 turns an infamous Twitter thread into a wild thriller - Polygon
Zola review: wild comedy based on a Twitter thread works on many levels - Polygon
Zola: Real Story Behind Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted - Rolling Stone
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326: Slack Slips Up Let's have some big bites of tech news? Slack is messing up, Apple is Facing Consequences for its butterfly keyboard missteps, and Amazon is trying game development, again. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/326 http://relay.fm/rocket/326 Slack Slips Up 326 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Let's have some big bites of tech news? Slack is messing up, Apple is Facing Consequences for its butterfly keyboard missteps, and Amazon is trying game development, again. Let's have some big bites of tech news? Slack is messing up, Apple is Facing Consequences for its butterfly keyboard missteps, and Amazon is trying game development, again. clean 3979 Let's have some big bites of tech news? Slack is messing up, Apple is Facing Consequences for its butterfly keyboard missteps, and Amazon is trying game development, again.

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Slack’s new DM feature can be used to send abuse and harassment with just an invite - The Verge
Slack quickly removes message invites in its new DM feature over harassment concerns - The Verge
Slack now lets you DM anyone - The Verge
Judge certifies class action lawsuit over Apple’s MacBook butterfly keyboards - The Verge
Amazon is opening a new game studio in Montreal led by Rainbow Six Siege developers - The Verge
‘Black Widow’ & ‘Cruella’ To Release Same Day On Disney+ And In Theaters – Deadline
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325: Meat in Dongletown We have a PACKED SHOW THIS WEEK, discussing new updates in the NFT world, the sentencing of a notorious Twitter hacker and a shortage of chips that could impact fall phone launches! Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/325 http://relay.fm/rocket/325 Meat in Dongletown 325 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We have a PACKED SHOW THIS WEEK, discussing new updates in the NFT world, the sentencing of a notorious Twitter hacker and a shortage of chips that could impact fall phone launches! We have a PACKED SHOW THIS WEEK, discussing new updates in the NFT world, the sentencing of a notorious Twitter hacker and a shortage of chips that could impact fall phone launches! clean 3929 We have a PACKED SHOW THIS WEEK, discussing new updates in the NFT world, the sentencing of a notorious Twitter hacker and a shortage of chips that could impact fall phone launches!

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Teen ‘mastermind’ behind the great Twitter hack sentenced to three years in prison - The Verge
Hackers stole NFTs from Nifty Gateway users - The Verge
Jonty Wareing on Twitter: "Out of curiosity I dug into how NFT's actually reference the media you're "buying" and my eyebrows are now orbiting the moon" / Twitter
It's an NFT Boom. Do You Know Where Your Digital Art Lives? - CoinDesk
The climate controversy swirling around NFTs - The Verge
Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Crunch While Delaying Key Phone - Bloomberg
Samsung says it might skip the Galaxy Note this year - The Verge
(3) Tom Warren on Twitter: "Intel is bringing back the Mac vs. PC ads. The chip maker has hired Apple's "I'm a Mac" guy to create 5 ads mocking Macs and praising PCs. Details here: https://t.co/3gA7WZHChj https://t.co/KQyCdioB0a" / Twitter
Who the Hell Is Behind the Zombie MoviePass Website?
A mysterious MoviePass countdown has launched
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324: Abolish It! This week on Rocket it's a Sonos speaker announcement, a new color e-ink tablet review, and … Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/324 http://relay.fm/rocket/324 Abolish It! 324 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket it's a Sonos speaker announcement, a new color e-ink tablet review, and … Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview. This week on Rocket it's a Sonos speaker announcement, a new color e-ink tablet review, and … Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview. clean 4098 This week on Rocket it's a Sonos speaker announcement, a new color e-ink tablet review, and … Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview.

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Sonos Roam officially announced for $169, preorders start now - The Verge
BOOX Nova3 Color Set With Free Accessories – BOOX SHOP
Boox Nova 3 Color Review: Color E Ink Screens Still Need Work
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323: Psyched About Mesh This week we're talking about NFTs and crypto art! What's up with THAT? Are you ready to unleash the SALT?? Then, it's an update on Bri's supercomputer, which is currently taking over the Eastern seaboard. Can she be stopped!? Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/323 http://relay.fm/rocket/323 Psyched About Mesh 323 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're talking about NFTs and crypto art! What's up with THAT? Are you ready to unleash the SALT?? Then, it's an update on Bri's supercomputer, which is currently taking over the Eastern seaboard. Can she be stopped!? This week we're talking about NFTs and crypto art! What's up with THAT? Are you ready to unleash the SALT?? Then, it's an update on Bri's supercomputer, which is currently taking over the Eastern seaboard. Can she be stopped!? clean 2945 This week we're talking about NFTs and crypto art! What's up with THAT? Are you ready to unleash the SALT?? Then, it's an update on Bri's supercomputer, which is currently taking over the Eastern seaboard. Can she be stopped!?

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Fall Guys 4041 🤖 SOON on Twitter: "HUGE NEWS! @Mediatonic are pleased to announce that we've joined the @EpicGames family! What does this mean? I'm glad you asked! FAQ: https://t.co/QpiEHemUca https://t.co/ZcGaoooljz" / Twitter
What Are NFTs and How Do They Work? - CoinDesk
Grimes sold $6 million worth of digital art as NFTs - The Verge
We Regret to Inform You That Grimes Just Sold $5.8 Million Worth of Her NFT Crypto Art in Less Than 20 Minutes
The Node: NFTs Aren't Art? OK, Boomer - CoinDesk
The bitcoin elite are spending millions on collectable memes | WIRED UK
film_girl - Saved Part Lists - PCPartPicker
Tabali Tigi (@tabali_tigi) / Twitter
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
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322: Net Neutrality Revivified This week we're reviewing some rumors about the iPhone 13 and discussing a California judge's decision to allow that state's net neutrality law to be enforced. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/322 http://relay.fm/rocket/322 Net Neutrality Revivified 322 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're reviewing some rumors about the iPhone 13 and discussing a California judge's decision to allow that state's net neutrality law to be enforced. This week we're reviewing some rumors about the iPhone 13 and discussing a California judge's decision to allow that state's net neutrality law to be enforced. clean 2859 This week we're reviewing some rumors about the iPhone 13 and discussing a California judge's decision to allow that state's net neutrality law to be enforced.

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iPhone 13: Release Date in 2021, Everything We Know
Stunning new 2021 iMac leak reveals new design in five colors | iMore
California can finally enforce its landmark net neutrality law, judge rules - The Verge
California's net neutrality law can go forward, judge rules
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321: GameStop Consequences This week we had the first full Nintendo Direct we've had in ages! Plus, this week's big tech news: Apple versus Epic continues, and the fallout of GameStock's wild stock week(s) is here. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/321 http://relay.fm/rocket/321 GameStop Consequences 321 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we had the first full Nintendo Direct we've had in ages! Plus, this week's big tech news: Apple versus Epic continues, and the fallout of GameStock's wild stock week(s) is here. This week we had the first full Nintendo Direct we've had in ages! Plus, this week's big tech news: Apple versus Epic continues, and the fallout of GameStock's wild stock week(s) is here. clean 3983 This week we had the first full Nintendo Direct we've had in ages! Plus, this week's big tech news: Apple versus Epic continues, and the fallout of GameStock's wild stock week(s) is here.

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Epic Games steps up Apple fight with EU antitrust complaint | Reuters
Epic Games brings Apple fight to the EU with new antitrust complaint - The Verge
‘Roaring Kitty’ Sued for Securities Fraud Over GameStop Rise - Bloomberg
‘Roaring Kitty’ Sued for Securities Fraud Over GameStop Rise (3)
WIP White Lightning 2021 - PC Part Picker
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320: Clubhouse Clones This week Christina and Simone discuss Bloomberg's massive profile on Tim Cook, as well as the Clubhouse clones that are about to hit the social media universe. Can Facebook and Twitter live up to Clubhouse's success? Then Christina finally gets to vent some of her feelings on the latest coverage of Britney Spears. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/320 http://relay.fm/rocket/320 Clubhouse Clones 320 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Christina and Simone discuss Bloomberg's massive profile on Tim Cook, as well as the Clubhouse clones that are about to hit the social media universe. Can Facebook and Twitter live up to Clubhouse's success? This week Christina and Simone discuss Bloomberg's massive profile on Tim Cook, as well as the Clubhouse clones that are about to hit the social media universe. Can Facebook and Twitter live up to Clubhouse's success? clean 3914 This week Christina and Simone discuss Bloomberg's massive profile on Tim Cook, as well as the Clubhouse clones that are about to hit the social media universe. Can Facebook and Twitter live up to Clubhouse's success? Then Christina finally gets to vent some of her feelings on the latest coverage of Britney Spears.

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How Tim Cook Steered Apple to New Heights… and Dependence on China - TidBITS
This Is How Tim Cook Transformed Apple (AAPL) After Steve Jobs - Bloomberg
Party line (telephony) - Wikipedia
Facebook is reportedly working on a Clubhouse copy - The Verge
Twitter is now testing its Clubhouse-like voice chat rooms - The Verge
Tragedy of Britney Spears: Rolling Stone's 2008 Cover Story - Rolling Stone
Is Cyberpunk 2077 wet enough? - YouTube
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319: Stonks, Part 2 This week on Rocket we're following up on the GameStop stock situation, and discussing financial apps. Then, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon! Finally, everyone is roused by a tall woman in Resident Evil VIII's demo. Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/319 http://relay.fm/rocket/319 Stonks, Part 2 319 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket we're following up on the GameStop stock situation, and discussing financial apps. Then, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon! Finally, everyone is roused by a tall woman in Resident Evil VIII's demo. This week on Rocket we're following up on the GameStop stock situation, and discussing financial apps. Then, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon! Finally, everyone is roused by a tall woman in Resident Evil VIII's demo. clean 3548 This week on Rocket we're following up on the GameStop stock situation, and discussing financial apps. Then, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon! Finally, everyone is roused by a tall woman in Resident Evil VIII's demo.

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Stock market news live updates: Stocks jump as GameStop craters, retail rally unwinds
In duel with small investors over GameStop, big funds blink
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy to take over in Q3
Jeff Bezos Will No Longer Be CEO of Amazon. He's Even More Powerful.
'Resident Evil' Lady Dimitrescu height, name meaning, and how she got so tall
Utah fantasy theme park Evermore sues Taylor Swift over alleged trademark infringement
I Designed A Taylor Swift Theme Park w/60+ Attractions! - YouTube
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318: GAMESTONK In another one of "those episodes," your hosts discuss the GameStop stock shenanigans that definitely aren't going to backfire on anyone at all. Then, it's time to walk — did you know? Apple is releasing an audio experience for Apple Fitness + and it's all about celebrities, and walking. Finally, GODZILLA VS. KONG. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/318 http://relay.fm/rocket/318 GAMESTONK 318 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In another one of "those episodes," your hosts discuss the GameStop stock shenanigans that definitely aren't going to backfire on anyone at all. Then, it's time to walk — did you know? In another one of "those episodes," your hosts discuss the GameStop stock shenanigans that definitely aren't going to backfire on anyone at all. Then, it's time to walk — did you know? clean 3117 In another one of "those episodes," your hosts discuss the GameStop stock shenanigans that definitely aren't going to backfire on anyone at all. Then, it's time to walk — did you know? Apple is releasing an audio experience for Apple Fitness + and it's all about celebrities, and walking. Finally, GODZILLA VS. KONG.

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Time to Walk: An inspiring audio walking experience comes to Apple Fitness+ - Apple
How Reddit and WallStreetBets blew up GameStop’s stock - Vox
(22) sam lessin on Twitter: "Gamestop & The Mob Discovery of Their Power Over The Stock Market’s Achilles Heel as a ‘Belief’ System... https://t.co/dyMYK31spO" / Twitter
Will WallStreetBets Face SEC Scrutiny After GameStop Rally? - Bloomberg
William LeGate loves GameStop on Twitter: "/r/WallStreetBets about to blowup another hedge fund, this one valued at $13.1 BILLION before the Reddit trolls decided to all buy GameStop lol https://t.co/aONX0SwEwb" / Twitter
Godzilla vs. Kong – Official Trailer - YouTube
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317: Electrical Systems! We're sounding the ALLEGED APPLE RUMORS KLAXON once again! And this new Macbook spoiler is maybe the most exciting one we've ever heard. Then Christina reviews her new e-ink reader, and Bri rewires a whole Porsche. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/317 http://relay.fm/rocket/317 Electrical Systems! 317 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're sounding the ALLEGED APPLE RUMORS KLAXON once again! And this new Macbook spoiler is maybe the most exciting one we've ever heard. Then Christina reviews her new e-ink reader, and Bri rewires a whole Porsche. We're sounding the ALLEGED APPLE RUMORS KLAXON once again! And this new Macbook spoiler is maybe the most exciting one we've ever heard. Then Christina reviews her new e-ink reader, and Bri rewires a whole Porsche. clean 3944 We're sounding the ALLEGED APPLE RUMORS KLAXON once again! And this new Macbook spoiler is maybe the most exciting one we've ever heard. Then Christina reviews her new e-ink reader, and Bri rewires a whole Porsche.

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Apple's MacBook revival plan is stupid smart: Bring back old features
Major spoilers for the Mac in 2021 – Six Colors
Kuo details 2021 MacBook Pro: new design with squared-off sides, MagSafe connector and IO return, Touch Bar removed - 9to5Mac
Onyx Boox Note Air Review | PCMag
BOOX Note Air - Thinnest E Ink Tablet with Light | The Official BOOX Site
My Deep Guide - YouTube
Brianna Wu on Twitter: "How it started How it’s going..."
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316: Guess Who's Back This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina's long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It's CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert. Yep… it's the Cellmate hack. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/316 http://relay.fm/rocket/316 Guess Who's Back 316 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina's long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It's CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert. This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina's long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It's CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert. clean 3649 This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina's long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It's CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert. Yep… it's the Cellmate hack.

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Parler is officially offline after AWS suspension | TechCrunch
Our CES 2021 Day 1 recap: Rollable phones, giant TVs and tech for the coronavirus era - CNET
Our CES 2021 Day 2 recap: Razer's futuristic N95 mask, smart lipstick and a flying car - CNET
CES Day 1: TCL takes its shot and Intel hunkers down - The Verge
CES 2021 Day 2: here come the gaming laptops - The Verge
GM surprises with Cadillac eVTOL air taxi at CES 2021 - Roadshow
GoodMaps Explore aims to bring step-by-step navigation to indoor spaces | Engadget
Mercedes-Benz made a 56-inch 'Hyperscreen' for its EQS electric car | Engadget
The Weirdest Tech We've Seen At CES 2021 So Far [Updated]
Toto expands touchless bathroom tech and debuts a health-analyzing toilet at CES 2021 - CNET
Hacker seized men's chastity cages and held their penises to ransom
Hacker Locks Internet-Connected Chastity Cage, Demands Ransom
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315: Trump’s Twitter Ban In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump's Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday's coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that's a good idea? Sat, 09 Jan 2021 01:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/315 http://relay.fm/rocket/315 Trump’s Twitter Ban 315 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump's Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday's coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that's a good idea? In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump's Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday's coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that's a good idea? clean 1285 In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump's Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday's coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that's a good idea?

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Twitter Permanently Suspends Trump, Citing 'Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence' : NPR
Apple Has Threatened To Ban Parler From The App Store
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314: Yet Another Normal Episode On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees! Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/314 http://relay.fm/rocket/314 Yet Another Normal Episode 314 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees! On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees! clean 2975 On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees!

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Half-Life Alyx liquid shaders: Why they look so good - Polygon
Here’s what we know about the Google union so far - The Verge
Hundreds of Google Employees Unionize, Culminating Years of Activism - The New York Times
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313: Best and Worst Tech of 2020 It's time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on? Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/313 http://relay.fm/rocket/313 Best and Worst Tech of 2020 313 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on? It's time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on? clean 3451 It's time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on?

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Trump administration appeals yet another TikTok ruling - The Verge
Section 230: everything you need to know about the law protecting internet speech - The Verge
Mac mini and Apple Silicon M1 review: Not so crazy after all | Ars Technica
Apple MacBook Air (2020) review: the best Mac for most people - The Verge
Best Games of 2020: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Polygon
10 great games from 2020 for your new Nintendo Switch - The Verge
Former Intel Engineer Explains Why Apple Switched to ARM | PCMag
Rocket #300: Dessert - Relay FM
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312: Perpetual Nightmare Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077. Thu, 24 Dec 2020 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/312 http://relay.fm/rocket/312 Perpetual Nightmare 312 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077. Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077. clean 4244 Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077.

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Russia's SolarWinds Hack Is a Historic Mess | WIRED
Opinion | I Was the Homeland Security Adviser to Trump. We’re Being Hacked. - The New York Times
A moment of reckoning: the need for a strong and global cybersecurity response - Microsoft On the Issues
Hackers used SolarWinds' dominance against it in sprawling spy campaign | Reuters
Cyberpunk 2077 Is the Game of the Year, but Only in That "Time Man of the Year" Kind of Way - Paste
GameStop will reportedly accept Cyberpunk 2077 returns, even if you’ve opened the game - The Verge
How Cyberpunk 2077 Sold a Promise—and Rigged the System | WIRED
The Journalist and the Pharma Bro
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311: Leadership! Discussing all the bad choices that CD Projekt Red and Apple leadership have made this year I guess! Also, Taylor Swift released a new album of bangers. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/311 http://relay.fm/rocket/311 Leadership! 311 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Discussing all the bad choices that CD Projekt Red and Apple leadership have made this year I guess! Also, Taylor Swift released a new album of bangers. Discussing all the bad choices that CD Projekt Red and Apple leadership have made this year I guess! Also, Taylor Swift released a new album of bangers. clean 3976 Discussing all the bad choices that CD Projekt Red and Apple leadership have made this year I guess! Also, Taylor Swift released a new album of bangers.

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Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One has major problems - Polygon
Cyberpunk 2077 developer apologizes for PS4, Xbox One versions, offers refunds - Polygon
Cyberpunk 2077 patch fixes visual bugs, addresses seizure dangers - Polygon
Experts breakdown Cyberpunk 2077’s many problems on PS4 and PS4 Pro - Polygon
Apple in Talks to Pick Up Two Animated Films Produced by John Lasseter - MacRumors
Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out. - The New York Times
Taylor Swift: folklore, evermore and Songwriting | Apple Music Awards 2020 - YouTube
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310: AirBra Max Christina bought the Airpods Max. We're very sorry. Also, the FTC is suing Facebook so we fight about it. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/310 http://relay.fm/rocket/310 AirBra Max 310 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina bought the Airpods Max. We're very sorry. Also, the FTC is suing Facebook so we fight about it. Christina bought the Airpods Max. We're very sorry. Also, the FTC is suing Facebook so we fight about it. clean 3574 Christina bought the Airpods Max. We're very sorry. Also, the FTC is suing Facebook so we fight about it.

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Apple announces $549 AirPods Max noise-canceling headphones, coming December 15th - The Verge
The FTC is suing Facebook to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp - The Verge
FTC Sues Facebook for Illegal Monopolization | Federal Trade Commission
Why the FTC and states’ Facebook antitrust lawsuits say owning Instagram and WhatsApp make it a monopoly - Vox
Mario Lopez Suits Up As KFC’s Colonel Sanders For Lifetime Mini-Movie – Deadline
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309: Scooting to the Couch Brianna is back and recovering like a boss from knee surgery and she and Christina talk about macOS Big Sur, the Salesforce Slack Acquisition and then talk about the best/worst grift we’ve seen for someone to try to scam a Mac Pro. Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/309 http://relay.fm/rocket/309 Scooting to the Couch 309 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna is back and recovering like a boss from knee surgery and she and Christina talk about macOS Big Sur, the Salesforce Slack Acquisition and then talk about the best/worst grift we’ve seen for someone to try to scam a Mac Pro. Brianna is back and recovering like a boss from knee surgery and she and Christina talk about macOS Big Sur, the Salesforce Slack Acquisition and then talk about the best/worst grift we’ve seen for someone to try to scam a Mac Pro. clean 4059 Brianna is back and recovering like a boss from knee surgery and she and Christina talk about macOS Big Sur, the Salesforce Slack Acquisition and then talk about the best/worst grift we’ve seen for someone to try to scam a Mac Pro.

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Apple macOS 11 Big Sur review: a long time coming - The Verge
Rogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » Rogue Amoeba Software Updates for MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and M1 Chip-Based Macs
Salesforce Confirms Deal to Buy Slack for $27.7 Billion - WSJ
The Slack Social Network – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Slack Acquires Rimeto, New Teams Features, An Interview with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Salesforce Acquires Slack, Salesforce’s Reasoning, Salesforce’s Opportunity – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software
Discord | Your Place to Talk and Hang Out
Brianna Wu on Twitter: "“Data Analyst” working with Trump and Sidney Powell trying to trick Trump supporters into getting her a £51,000 Mac Pro..."
Sarah Eaglesfield on Twitter: "Seeking a benefactor to get me a Mac Pro, so I'm actually able to audit the voter data I have now (over 100GB)..."
Watch SAVED BY THE BELL (2020) | Peacock
Zack Morris Is Trash - YouTube
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308: We Salute the Algorithm Simone dishes on her love affair with her new iPad Air. Also, Snapchat is taking a bite out of TikTok's gameplan with Snapchat Spotlight, but will it be a success? Also: Apple's Head of Security and a bribery case we did not see coming. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/308 http://relay.fm/rocket/308 We Salute the Algorithm 308 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone dishes on her love affair with her new iPad Air. Also, Snapchat is taking a bite out of TikTok's gameplan with Snapchat Spotlight, but will it be a success? Also: Apple's Head of Security and a bribery case we did not see coming. Simone dishes on her love affair with her new iPad Air. Also, Snapchat is taking a bite out of TikTok's gameplan with Snapchat Spotlight, but will it be a success? Also: Apple's Head of Security and a bribery case we did not see coming. clean 5104 Simone dishes on her love affair with her new iPad Air. Also, Snapchat is taking a bite out of TikTok's gameplan with Snapchat Spotlight, but will it be a success? Also: Apple's Head of Security and a bribery case we did not see coming.

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Snapchat launches TikTok rival ‘Spotlight’ | Engadget
Morgan Hill Times | Apple’s head of security indicted in Santa Clara County CCW case
Undersheriff, Apple security chief, businessman indicted in bribery schemes | News | Palo Alto Online |
Horse Girl canon: The horse movies, books & toys that give a meme meaning - Polygon
Taylor Swift Releasing folklore Documentary in Time for Thanksgiving
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307: Lamb Biryani (Shot on iPhone) Special guest Henry T. Casey comes on the show to give us his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air with the new M1 chip! Things look...dare we say… promising? We also went hands-on with the PlayStation 5, and chat about… Fleets! Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/307 http://relay.fm/rocket/307 Lamb Biryani (Shot on iPhone) 307 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Special guest Henry T. Casey comes on the show to give us his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air with the new M1 chip! Things look...dare we say… promising? We also went hands-on with the PlayStation 5, and chat about… Fleets! Special guest Henry T. Casey comes on the show to give us his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air with the new M1 chip! Things look...dare we say… promising? We also went hands-on with the PlayStation 5, and chat about… Fleets! clean 4182 Special guest Henry T. Casey comes on the show to give us his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air with the new M1 chip! Things look...dare we say… promising? We also went hands-on with the PlayStation 5, and chat about… Fleets!

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MacBook Air with M1 review: A computing revolution | Tom's Guide
M1 MacBook Review + Mac Mini - YouTube
4K Video Editing on the NEW M1 MacBook (Resolve & Premiere, rendering/timeline scrubbing etc.) - YouTube
PS5 review: a hardworking beefcake - Polygon
Twitter fleets: users not notified when their tweets are reposted - Insider
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306: Not Political! This week we're discussing Apple's ONE MORE THING event and the advent of ARM-based chips in the MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Will they live up to the hype? Then, Bri's first-hand experience with the Xbox Series X, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/306 http://relay.fm/rocket/306 Not Political! 306 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're discussing Apple's M1 event and the advent of ARM-based chips in the MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Will they live up to the hype? Then, Bri's first-hand experience with the Xbox Series X, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. This week we're discussing Apple's M1 event and the advent of ARM-based chips in the MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Will they live up to the hype? Then, Bri's first-hand experience with the Xbox Series X, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. clean 3722 This week we're discussing Apple's ONE MORE THING event and the advent of ARM-based chips in the MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Will they live up to the hype? Then, Bri's first-hand experience with the Xbox Series X, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

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The 5 biggest announcements from Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ hardware event - The Verge
Apple says new Arm-based M1 chip offers the ‘longest battery life ever in a Mac’ - The Verge
Apple’s first Arm-based 13-inch MacBook Pro is here with an M1 chip - The Verge
All the apps and games Apple promises for Arm-based Macs - The Verge
Fouzan Alam 🎃 on Twitter
First direct comparison of PS5 and Xbox Series X says ... it’s close! - Polygon
Xbox Series X review: Microsoft recaptures the magic of the Xbox 360 - Polygon
The Xbox Series X seems to have a disc drive problem - Polygon
‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
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305: Who Cares! This week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night! But first, a divergence into Netflix's terrible adaptation of Rebecca. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/305 http://relay.fm/rocket/305 Who Cares! 305 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night! This week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night! clean 4512 This week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night! But first, a divergence into Netflix's terrible adaptation of Rebecca.

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After Election Day, right-wing pockets online stir conflict sparked by Trump’s premature claim of victory - The Washington Post
YouTube will end full-day 'masthead' reservations like Trump used
Voter suppression misinformation spikes on Election Day - Axios
Uber and Lyft had an edge in the Prop 22 fight: their apps - The Verge
Uber, Lyft drivers aren’t employees after all, California voters say - The Verge
GameStop’s TikTok contest for employees offers prize of more work hours - The Verge
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304: Chips' Challenge The PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/304 http://relay.fm/rocket/304 Chips' Challenge 304 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland. The PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland. clean 3445 The PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland.

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303: Well, This is a Fun One This week on Rocket we're eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom scandal. Then, it's the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone on the show. Finally, the DOJ is actually pursuing an antitrust suit against Google. What will come of it? Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/303 http://relay.fm/rocket/303 Well, This is a Fun One 303 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom scandal. Then, it's the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone. Finally, the DOJ is pursuing at suit against Google. We're eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom scandal. Then, it's the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone. Finally, the DOJ is pursuing at suit against Google. clean 4100 This week on Rocket we're eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin's Zoom scandal. Then, it's the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone on the show. Finally, the DOJ is actually pursuing an antitrust suit against Google. What will come of it?

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Jeffrey Toobin Zoom Dick: Let the Pundit Class Finally Feel a Little Shame
New Yorker Suspends Jeffrey Toobin — Vice
Three bad tweets about cranking hog - On Posting
A Tale Of Two Kinds of Media Workers | by Maya Kosoff | Oct, 2020 | Medium
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Virtually flawless
iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro — MEGA Review! - YouTube
Apple iPhone 12 Review: Solid, but Don’t Buy It Just for 5G | WIRED
Apple iPhone 12 review: raising the bar - The Verge
United States v. Google – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
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302: Donut Shaped Magnets with Rene Ritchie Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/302 http://relay.fm/rocket/302 Donut Shaped Magnets with Rene Ritchie 302 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news. Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news. clean 4457 Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news.

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Rene Ritchie

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Everything Apple Announced at Today's iPhone 12 Event
HomePod, HomePod mini pairing, new Home Theater support coming
Apple Event — October 13 - YouTube
iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12 Pro Max — In-Depth Reaction! - YouTube
iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini — Tech Reviewer Reacts! - YouTube
Convicted Scammer Anna Delvey, Née Sorokin, Uses Legally Blonde Clip to Celebrate Early Parole | Vanity Fair
Anna on Instagram: “Parole”
Rene Ritchie - YouTube
‎Networked: The 5G Future on Apple Podcasts
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301: Chastity Cage Hackers Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/301 http://relay.fm/rocket/301 Chastity Cage Hackers 301 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in. Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in. clean 3874 Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in.

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Apple Event: Four Things Apple Could Announce Besides the iPhone 12 - MacRumors
iPhone 12 Mini: Five Rumored Features You Might Be Giving Up - MacRumors
iPhone 12: everything we think we know about Apple’s 2020 5G iPhones - The Verge
Sony PS5 teardown video: removable sides, dust catches, and SSD storage - The Verge
The PS5’s included vertical/horizontal stand has an ingenious design - Polygon
Cellmate: Male chastity gadget hack could lock users in - BBC News
A Security Flaw Could Send Your Dick to Jail Forever
TWiT Tech Podcasts on Twitter
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300: Dessert To celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/300 http://relay.fm/rocket/300 Dessert 300 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort To celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn. To celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn. clean 5826 To celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn.

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Charles Tan, Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley, and Jim Metzendorf

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299: Pre-Order Season Xbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode, which will not doubt have changed completely by the time you listen to it. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool! Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/299 http://relay.fm/rocket/299 Pre-Order Season 299 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Xbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool! Xbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool! clean 2594 Xbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode, which will not doubt have changed completely by the time you listen to it. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool!

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Xbox Series X pre-orders are a mess despite Microsoft’s promises - Polygon
Whoops, some folks got an Xbox One instead of a Series X pre-order - Polygon
President Trump says he approves of Oracle’s bid for TikTok ‘in concept’ - The Verge
Trump Wants $5 Billion From TikTok Deal for History Project - Bloomberg
TikTok and Oracle Spar Over Ownership, Threatening Deal - WSJ
‘It’s So Essential’: WeChat Ban Makes U.S.-China Standoff Personal - The New York Times
Judge halts Trump WeChat ban from Apple, Google app stores
Microsoft acquires Bethesda Softworks in $7.5B deal - Polygon
Why Microsoft acquired Bethesda (and why Bethesda sold) - Polygon
The Burrito Pop Will Ensure You’re Only a Mess on the Inside
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298: PlayStation 5 TikTok Arm Nvidia Apple In a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew. Tune in for everything, and some things you never asked for!! Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/298 http://relay.fm/rocket/298 PlayStation 5 TikTok Arm Nvidia Apple 298 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew. In a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew. clean 5504 In a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew. Tune in for everything, and some things you never asked for!!

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2020
PlayStation 5 release date and price announced - Polygon
PlayStation 5 launch games confirmed - Polygon
Sony confirms $69.99 PS5 game prices: Demon’s Souls, Destruction AllStars - Polygon
PlayStation Plus Collection gives subscribers access to classic PS4 games on PS5 - Polygon
A few PS5 games will also be on the PS4, Sony says - Polygon
China’s ByteDance to Keep Majority TikTok Stake in Oracle Deal Under U.S. Consideration - WSJ
Oracle’s TikTok deal accomplishes nothing - The Verge
Trump says 'not prepared to sign off' for Oracle-TikTok deal
Nvidia's Arm Deal Would Make It the Center of the Chip World | WIRED
NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI | NVIDIA Newsroom
Apple announces new iPad Air that looks more like an iPad Pro, starting at $599 - The Verge
Apple announces Apple Watch Series 6 with ability to measure blood oxygen levels - The Verge
Apple announces Fitness Plus virtual workouts - The Verge
Apple announces Apple One subscription bundle for Music, TV Plus, and more - The Verge
#womanhood #justgirlythings
There's a famous sex-trafficking cult leader at Berkeley : berkeley
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297: 30 Year-Old Golden Girl Today on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish), and Nintendo has loads of plans to celebrate Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/297 http://relay.fm/rocket/297 30 Year-Old Golden Girl 297 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Today on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish). Today on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish). clean 3904 Today on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish), and Nintendo has loads of plans to celebrate Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary.

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Apple says Epic’s Fortnite payment scheme “is theft, period.” | Ars Technica
Epic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11th - The Verge
Xbox Series X launches on November 10th for $499 - The Verge
Xbox Series S is an incredible value for next-gen gaming | Engadget
Xbox Series S is official, tiny and will only cost $299 | Engadget
Nintendo marks the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros with games products and in game events - Nintendo Official Site
Super Mario Bros. 35 turns classic Mario gameplay into a 35-person battle royale - The Verge
We Talked to the Host Accused of Doing “Satanic Rituals” In His Airbnb
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296: The Godfather Folding phones are back for round two: this time it's Samsung's Z Fold 2 and Microsoft's Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/296 http://relay.fm/rocket/296 The Godfather 296 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Folding phones are back for round two: this time it's Samsung's Z Fold 2 and Microsoft's Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model. Folding phones are back for round two: this time it's Samsung's Z Fold 2 and Microsoft's Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model. clean 3314 Folding phones are back for round two: this time it's Samsung's Z Fold 2 and Microsoft's Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model.

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Microsoft Surface Duo's dual-screen hinge design is already winning me over - CNET
Surface Duo Unboxing & Impressions: Hinge Goals! - YouTube
Microsoft Surface Duo: Unboxing, Pics, First Impressions | Digital Trends
Galaxy Z Fold 2: First impressions of Samsung's new foldable phone - YouTube
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review | TechRadar
Deliveries: a package tracker for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac
Deliveries 9 is Preparing to Ship ~ iPhone and iPad ~ Junecloud
Biden campaign launches official Animal Crossing: New Horizons yard signs - The Verge
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295: Supreme Court AU The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok's momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/295 http://relay.fm/rocket/295 Supreme Court AU 295 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok's momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government. The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok's momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government. clean 3339 The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok's momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government.

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Apple is holding the Unreal Engine hostage, Epic says in new motion - The Verge
Apple can’t revoke Epic Games’ Unreal Engine developer tools, judge says - Polygon
Apple threatens to cut off Epic Games from dev tools in Fortnite battle - Polygon
How TikTok could fail - The Verge
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Ban - The New York Times
The big legal questions behind Trump’s TikTok and WeChat bans - The Verge
TikTok reveals U.S., global user growth numbers for first time
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294: Apple Bluster The dramatic saga of Epic vs. Apple continues, with all the updates since our emergency episode last week and a Hefty discussion of the importance of Unreal Engine. Then, author Lauren Beukes joins us to discuss her latest book, Afterland. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/294 http://relay.fm/rocket/294 Apple Bluster 294 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The dramatic saga of Epic vs. Apple continues, with all the updates since our emergency episode last week and a Hefty discussion of the importance of Unreal Engine. Then, author Lauren Beukes joins us to discuss her latest book, Afterland. The dramatic saga of Epic vs. Apple continues, with all the updates since our emergency episode last week and a Hefty discussion of the importance of Unreal Engine. Then, author Lauren Beukes joins us to discuss her latest book, Afterland. clean 3758 The dramatic saga of Epic vs. Apple continues, with all the updates since our emergency episode last week and a Hefty discussion of the importance of Unreal Engine. Then, author Lauren Beukes joins us to discuss her latest book, Afterland.

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Epic says Apple threatens ‘catastrophic’ response in two weeks if Fortnite doesn’t comply with rules - The Verge
Epic offers new direct payment in Fortnite on iOS and Android to get around app store fees - The Verge
Apple tells Epic ‘we won’t make an exception’ for Fortnite - The Verge
Epic used its playbook for Fortnite events against Apple and Google - The Verge
Lauren Beukes – Author
(4) Lauren Beukes (@laurenbeukes) / Twitter
Fall Guys makers ask thirsty brands to give it up for charity - Polygon
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout review: the perfectly chaotic battle royale - Polygon
Brands Saying Bae (@BrandsSayingBae) / Twitter
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293: Emergency Epic Cast In a Rocket first, late-breaking news was so Rocket worthy, we had to record a bonus episode. Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/293 http://relay.fm/rocket/293 Emergency Epic Cast 293 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In a Rocket first, late-breaking news was so Rocket worthy, we had to record a bonus episode. In a Rocket first, late-breaking news was so Rocket worthy, we had to record a bonus episode. clean 2030 In a Rocket first, late-breaking news was so Rocket worthy, we had to record a bonus episode.

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The Fortnite Mega Drop - Permanent Discounts Up to 20%
Apple just kicked Fortnite off the App Store - The Verge
Lawsuit PDF
Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite - YouTube
Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store - The Verge
Daring Fireball: Epic Goes to War With Apple Over the App Store
Christina Warren on Twitter
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292: Sick of the Slab Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair? Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/292 http://relay.fm/rocket/292 Sick of the Slab 292 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair? Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair? clean 2866 Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair?

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Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399 - The Verge
Uber may shut down temporarily in California
California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees : NPR
Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees - The Verge
As Thousands of Taxi Drivers Were Trapped in Loans, Top Officials Counted the Money - The New York Times
What Actually Happened to New York’s Taxi Drivers - The New York Times
NBA JAM™ Arcade Cabinet - Arcade1Up
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291: Big Decisions There are NEW MACS and a lot of government-type developments in the world of tech. TikTok is potentially being bought by Microsoft and Christina has NO COMMMENT, and also a post-mortem of last week's antitrust hearings. Finally, we've tried Raycons! Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/291 http://relay.fm/rocket/291 Big Decisions 291 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort There are NEW MACS and a lot of government-type developments in the world of tech. TikTok is potentially being bought by Microsoft and Christina has NO COMMMENT, and also a post-mortem of last week's antitrust hearings. There are NEW MACS and a lot of government-type developments in the world of tech. TikTok is potentially being bought by Microsoft and Christina has NO COMMMENT, and also a post-mortem of last week's antitrust hearings. clean 3499 There are NEW MACS and a lot of government-type developments in the world of tech. TikTok is potentially being bought by Microsoft and Christina has NO COMMMENT, and also a post-mortem of last week's antitrust hearings. Finally, we've tried Raycons!

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Apple updates the iMac with new Intel processors and a better webcam - The Verge
Microsoft has one year to transfer TikTok's code to the U.S.
Why Trump views TikTok as a threat | Engadget
Opinion | Is Microsoft Sure It Wants to Buy TikTok? - The New York Times
Instagram launches Reels, its attempt to keep you off TikTok - The Verge
Jeff Bezos can’t promise Amazon employees don’t access independent seller data - The Verge
Amazon Emails Show Effort to Weaken Diapers.com Before Buying It - Bloomberg
Mark Gurman on Twitter: "Now we know how Apple convinced Amazon to finally put Prime Video on the App Store in 2017..."
‘Instagram can hurt us’: Mark Zuckerberg emails outline plan to neutralize competitors - The Verge
Congress zeroes in on Google during historic tech antitrust hearing - CNET
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290: Adrienne Lawrence and Olivia Solon Today on Rocket we have two special guests! First up, Adrienne Lawrence tells us about her vital book, Staying In The Game. Then Olivia Solon is on to tell us about her latest story for NBC about Instagram’s algorithmic moderation unfairly affecting users perceived to be Black. Tune in! Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/290 http://relay.fm/rocket/290 Adrienne Lawrence and Olivia Solon 290 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We have two special guests! First up, Adrienne Lawrence tells us about her vital book, Staying In The Game. Then Olivia Solon tells us about her latest story for NBC about Instagram’s algorithmic moderation unfairly affecting users perceived to be Black. We have two special guests! First up, Adrienne Lawrence tells us about her vital book, Staying In The Game. Then Olivia Solon tells us about her latest story for NBC about Instagram’s algorithmic moderation unfairly affecting users perceived to be Black. clean 3473 Today on Rocket we have two special guests! First up, Adrienne Lawrence tells us about her vital book, Staying In The Game. Then Olivia Solon is on to tell us about her latest story for NBC about Instagram’s algorithmic moderation unfairly affecting users perceived to be Black. Tune in!

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Staying in the Game (@AdrienneLaw) / Twitter
Staying in the Game by Adrienne Lawrence | Penguin Random House
Olivia Solon (@oliviasolon) / Twitter
Facebook ignored racial bias research, employees say - NBC
Facebook Creates Teams to Study Racial Bias, After Previously Limiting Such Efforts - WSJ
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289: Henry Cavill Builds His Own Gaming PC A big update on Twitter's disastrous hack AND new chips from AMD? We're so spoiled. Plus, find out what headphones Simone got! Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/289 http://relay.fm/rocket/289 Henry Cavill Builds His Own Gaming PC 289 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A big update on Twitter's disastrous hack AND new chips from AMD? We're so spoiled. Plus, find out what headphones Simone got! A big update on Twitter's disastrous hack AND new chips from AMD? We're so spoiled. Plus, find out what headphones Simone got! clean 4014 A big update on Twitter's disastrous hack AND new chips from AMD? We're so spoiled. Plus, find out what headphones Simone got!

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Hackers Tell the Story of the Twitter Attack From the Inside - The New York Times
FBI says it is investigating hack of high-profile Twitter accounts - Reuters
An update on our security incident
Twitter Hack Revives Concerns Over Its Data Security - WSJ
Read Twitter’s update on the huge hack — 8 accounts may have had private messages stolen - The Verge
Who’s Behind Wednesday’s Epic Twitter Hack? — Krebs on Security
The massive Twitter hack could be a global security crisis - The Verge
The Twitter Hack — What exactly happened? | by Lucky225 | Jul, 2020 | Medium
Twitter says hackers accessed DMs during mass attack - Axios
Twitter Safety on Twitter: "We’ve been clear that we will take strong enforcement action on behavior that has the potential to lead to offline harm..."
Leaker Suggests New Apple Products Are 'Ready to Ship' Amid Rumors of Intel-Based iMac Refresh - MacRumors
AMD Launches 12 Desktop Renoir Ryzen 4000G Series APUs: But You Can’t Buy Them
Because you definitely want to watch Henry Cavill build a gaming PC - The Verge
Amazon.com: Apple AirPods with Wired Charging Case
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288: Bluecheck Blues Well, Twitter is exploding this week, with many high-profile accounts hacked in a bitcoin scam. Meanwhile, TikTok is being vaguely menaced by corporations and governments the world over. And finally, video games? Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/288 http://relay.fm/rocket/288 Bluecheck Blues 288 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Well, Twitter is exploding this week, with many high-profile accounts hacked in a bitcoin scam. Meanwhile, TikTok is being vaguely menaced by corporations and governments the world over. And finally, video games? Well, Twitter is exploding this week, with many high-profile accounts hacked in a bitcoin scam. Meanwhile, TikTok is being vaguely menaced by corporations and governments the world over. And finally, video games? clean 3519 Well, Twitter is exploding this week, with many high-profile accounts hacked in a bitcoin scam. Meanwhile, TikTok is being vaguely menaced by corporations and governments the world over. And finally, video games?

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Hackers Convinced Twitter Employee to Help Them Hijack Accounts
Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Apple, and others hacked in unprecedented Twitter attack - The Verge
TikTok’s problems are all about China — and they’ll be hard to fix - The Verge
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Gameplay demo preview - Polygon
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287: Misinformation!! We have Nina Jancowicz, the author of a book on misinformation campaigns, talking about how the United States can save itself! Then, the Clubhouse meltdown, you knew we had to cover it. Finally, the case for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/287 http://relay.fm/rocket/287 Misinformation!! 287 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We have Nina Jancowicz, the author of a book on misinformation campaigns, talking about how the United States can save itself! Then, the Clubhouse meltdown, you knew we had to cover it. Finally, the case for Eurovision Song Contest. We have Nina Jancowicz, the author of a book on misinformation campaigns, talking about how the United States can save itself! Then, the Clubhouse meltdown, you knew we had to cover it. Finally, the case for Eurovision Song Contest. clean 3488 We have Nina Jancowicz, the author of a book on misinformation campaigns, talking about how the United States can save itself! Then, the Clubhouse meltdown, you knew we had to cover it. Finally, the case for Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

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Nina Jankowicz on Twitter: "It's been four years since the information war..."
Right-Wing Media Outlets Duped by a Middle East Propaganda Campaign
Away says co-CEO Steph Korey will step down this year after her attacks on the media - The Verge
Silicon Valley Elite Discuss Journalists Having Too Much Power in Private App
The Hot New Thing in Clubby Silicon Valley? An App Called Clubhouse - The New York Times
These acts inspired the wildest moments in Netflix’s Eurovision Song Contest - Polygon
Eurovision Song Contest review: Catchy songs make this a Netflix hit - Polygon
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286: BAN TOWN! In an extra-long episode, we cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers, most recently with changes to Apple Arcade. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama. Thu, 02 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/286 http://relay.fm/rocket/286 BAN TOWN! 286 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama. We cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama. clean 4043 In an extra-long episode, we cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers, most recently with changes to Apple Arcade. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama.

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Amanda Jean

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Former employees accuse Cards Against Humanity of a racist and sexist office culture - Polygon
Best tech podcasts: from chats with entrepreneurs to deep dives into the strange world of internet culture | London Evening Standard
Everything that the big social networks banned this week, ranked - The Verge
Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Starbucks, Target, Unilever, Verizon: all the companies pulling ads from Facebook - The Verge
Apple is reportedly canceling some Arcade contracts to focus on ‘engagement’ - The Verge
Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star drama timeline: how they were 'canceled' - Insider
BREAKING MY SILENCE ... - YouTube
Tati EXPOSES Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star in NEW VIDEO... - YouTube
Tati CALLED OUT by Trisha Paytas in new video... - YouTube
SHE GLO'D UP | I'm Quibi's Newest Host! - YouTube
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285: Farewell, Mac Apps It's time for WWDC news!! But first, an update on the saga of Hey and the App Store. Don't worry, we have plenty to say about ARM-based Mac chips and the new MacOS. Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/285 http://relay.fm/rocket/285 Farewell, Mac Apps 285 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's time for WWDC news!! But first, an update on the saga of Hey and the App Store. Don't worry, we have plenty to say about ARM-based Mac chips and the new MacOS. It's time for WWDC news!! But first, an update on the saga of Hey and the App Store. Don't worry, we have plenty to say about ARM-based Mac chips and the new MacOS. clean 3735 It's time for WWDC news!! But first, an update on the saga of Hey and the App Store. Don't worry, we have plenty to say about ARM-based Mac chips and the new MacOS.

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Apple approves Hey email app, but the fight’s not over - The Verge
After outcry, Apple will let developers challenge App Store guidelines - The Verge
You Download the App and it Doesn't Work
Apple WWDC 2020: the 18 biggest announcements - The Verge
Apple is switching Macs to its own processors starting later this year - The Verge
Apple announces macOS Big Sur with a brand-new design - The Verge
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284: Hey hey hey David Heinemeier Hansson joins us to discuss Basecamp's new email app Hey, their rejection from the App Store over in-app purchases, and the EU's antitrust case against Apple. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/284 http://relay.fm/rocket/284 Hey hey hey 284 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort David Heinemeier Hansson joins us to discuss Basecamp's new email app Hey, their rejection from the App Store over in-app purchases, and the EU's antitrust case against Apple. David Heinemeier Hansson joins us to discuss Basecamp's new email app Hey, their rejection from the App Store over in-app purchases, and the EU's antitrust case against Apple. clean 3939 David Heinemeier Hansson joins us to discuss Basecamp's new email app Hey, their rejection from the App Store over in-app purchases, and the EU's antitrust case against Apple.

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David Heinemeier Hansson

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Hey is a wildly opinionated new email service from the makers of Basecamp - The Verge
DHH on Twitter: "Wow. I'm literally stunned...."
Apple rejects Hey.com App Store updates, mandating in-app subscription - The Verge
Sony PlayStation 5: Hardware specs, games, and design - Polygon
6 eBay Employees Charged With Sending Bloody Pig Mask To Natick Couple – CBS Boston
Six Former eBay Employees Charged with Aggressive Cyberstalking Campaign Targeting Natick Couple | USAO-MA | Department of Justice
Former eBay CEO, PR chief named in cyberstalking case that involved mailing victim a dead pig and live cockroaches
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283: Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/283 http://relay.fm/rocket/283 Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone 283 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit. The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit. clean 3770 The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit.

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Katharine Trendacosta

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Apple Plans to Announce Move to Its Own Mac Chips at WWDC - Bloomberg
Educated Guesses on Software Transitioning to MacOS on ARM
Text - S.3398 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): EARN IT Act of 2020 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
The EARN IT Act Violates the Constitution | Electronic Frontier Foundation
CrossFit Terminology - First City CrossFit
Greg Glassman: Days before resigning, CrossFit CEO told gym owners he doesn't mourn George Floyd - CNN
Some Austin CrossFit gyms cut ties with brand after controversial tweets from former CEO | KEYE
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282: An Episode of Rocket This week we're covering Twitter and Facebook's respective responses to Trump's posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/282 http://relay.fm/rocket/282 An Episode of Rocket 282 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're covering Twitter and Facebook's respective responses to Trump's posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter. This week we're covering Twitter and Facebook's respective responses to Trump's posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter. clean 3227 This week we're covering Twitter and Facebook's respective responses to Trump's posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter.

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Twitter restricts new Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’ - The Verge
Trump’s Twitter order violates the First Amendment, new lawsuit claims - The Verge
Section 230 Is Now At Risk, But Experts Say The Internet Would Never Be The Same : NPR
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Decision to Leave Trump Posts Alone - WSJ
Mark Zuckerberg defends hands-off Trump policy to employees after walkout - The Verge
Trump and his allies are now openly threatening Americans with violence - The Verge
Leaked posts show Facebook employees asking the company to remove Trump’s threat of violence - The Verge
Mutual Aid NYC
National Bail Fund Network — Community Justice Exchange
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281: We Hacked A Switch Oops! Let's dig into the WSJ report on Facebook's divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY! Thu, 28 May 2020 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/281 http://relay.fm/rocket/281 We Hacked A Switch 281 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Oops! Let's dig into the WSJ report on Facebook's divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY! Oops! Let's dig into the WSJ report on Facebook's divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY! clean 3951 Oops! Let's dig into the WSJ report on Facebook's divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY!

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Facebook reportedly ignored its own research showing algorithms divided users - The Verge
Texas Instruments Is Nerfing Programming on its Calculators
HBO Max: pricing, devices, how it’s different than HBO Now all explained - Polygon
How to get HBO Max if you have HBO Now, HBO Go, cable TV, or an AT&T plan - Polygon
HBO Max: Every movie, TV show, and original you can watch right now - Polygon
HBO Max’s catalog is full of weird holes - The Verge
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280: Cycle of Discourse Microsoft's Fluid Functionality was the talk of the town at Build this week — so let's talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask. Finally: The Snyder Cut!??! Thu, 21 May 2020 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/280 http://relay.fm/rocket/280 Cycle of Discourse 280 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Microsoft's Fluid Functionality was the talk of Build this week — so let's talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask. Microsoft's Fluid Functionality was the talk of Build this week — so let's talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask. clean 3377 Microsoft's Fluid Functionality was the talk of the town at Build this week — so let's talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask. Finally: The Snyder Cut!??!

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Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge
Microsoft’s Fluid Framework is now open source, comes to Office 365 | TechCrunch
(20) Twitter on Twitter: "Testing, testing... A new way to have a convo with exactly who you want. We’re starting with a small % globally, so keep your 👀 out to see it in action. https://t.co/pV53mvjAVT" / Twitter
iOS 13.5 is out now with a faster way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask - The Verge
Zack Snyder's Justice League Officially Releasing on HBO Max
A Snyder Cut of Justice League is really coming to HBO Max in 2021 - Polygon
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279: New Guts Let's talk new Surface hardware, and Epic's Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles. Thu, 14 May 2020 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/279 http://relay.fm/rocket/279 New Guts 279 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Let's talk new Surface hardware, and Epic's Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles. Let's talk new Surface hardware, and Epic's Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles. clean 3680 Let's talk new Surface hardware, and Epic's Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles.

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Microsoft Surface Book 3: new Nvidia GPUs, up to 32GB of RAM, and faster SSDs - The Verge
Microsoft Surface Go 2: 10.5-inch display, thinner bezels, and better battery life - The Verge
Surface Go 2 vs. iPad (2019) vs. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite vs. Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) - The Verge
Epic Games announces Unreal Engine 5 with stunning PlayStation 5 demo - The Verge
First PS5 graphics demo: Epic Games reveals Unreal Engine 5 - Polygon
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: The Aleph Extraction by Dan Moren. Angry Robot, $14.99 trade paper (336p) ISBN 978-0-85766-841-7
The Big Idea: Dan Moren – Whatever
Dan Moren
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 are being remastered for PS4, Xbox One, and PC - The Verge
Microsoft Build 2020 - Home - Home
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278: 14 Cores This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna's choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back?? Thu, 07 May 2020 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/278 http://relay.fm/rocket/278 14 Cores 278 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna's choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back?? This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna's choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back?? clean 2902 This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna's choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back??

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Initial failures of Apple's butterfly keyboard doomed it from the start
Apple announces new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard - The Verge
The saga of Apple’s bad butterfly MacBook keyboards is finally over - The Verge
Microsoft Build goes free, virtual, and more developer-focused for 2020 - The Verge
Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple
Apple’s online-only WWDC 2020 starts June 22 | Ars Technica
Welcome to fyrefestival.ac
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277: Powerful Macs // Wu-View An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/277 http://relay.fm/rocket/277 Powerful Macs // Wu-View 277 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing. An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing. clean 3306 An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing.

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AMC Theatres Refuses to Play Universal Films in Wake of 'Trolls World Tour' | Hollywood Reporter
AMC Theaters will no longer play Universal movies after Trolls World Tour fight - The Verge
Making a better Animal Crossing house with real interior design - YouTube
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276: Time Goes By This week on Rocket we're reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton's pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max's delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld! Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/276 http://relay.fm/rocket/276 Time Goes By 276 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket we're reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton's pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max's delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld! This week on Rocket we're reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton's pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max's delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld! clean 3334 This week on Rocket we're reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton's pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max's delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld!

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Cupric Carbonate on Twitter: "I made a @_RocketFM custom design for Animal Crossing to hang up on my wall..."
Daring Fireball: The iPad Magic Keyboard
Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro review: the best way to turn an iPad into a laptop - The Verge
Peloton will resume live classes from instructors’ homes after finally closing its studios - The Verge
WarnerMedia Sets Late May HBO Max Launch | Hollywood Reporter
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275: Finally, Contact Tracing It's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Finally… Final Fantasy VII!! Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/275 http://relay.fm/rocket/275 Finally, Contact Tracing 275 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Final Fantasy VII!! It's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Final Fantasy VII!! clean 3883 It's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Finally… Final Fantasy VII!!

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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple
Apple Announces New iPhone SE With 4.7-Inch Display, A13 Chip, and Touch ID, Starts at $399 - MacRumors
Apple and Google have a clever way of encouraging people to install contact-tracing apps for COVID-19 - The Verge
The biggest questions about Apple and Google’s new coronavirus tracker - The Verge
The Apple-Google Partnership, How to Contain the Coronavirus, Apple-Google Policy – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Zach Raffio on Twitter
Quibi had 1.7 million downloads in its first week, is working on TV casting support - The Verge
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274: WeWork Continues We've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/274 http://relay.fm/rocket/274 WeWork Continues 274 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3. We've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3. clean 3792 We've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3.

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Turnip Calculator
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP (PDF)
SoftBank terminates $3B tender offer for WeWork shares | TechCrunch
SoftBank Backs Away From Part of Planned WeWork Bailout - WSJ
WeWork sues SoftBank in intensifying crisis over canceled $3B tender offer | TechCrunch
Zillow is terminating closing contracts, citing coronavirus concerns - HousingWire
Rene Ritchie - YouTube
Resident Evil 3 remake review: a second helping of dessert - Polygon
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273: Stonk Go Up This week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. Then, we're playing the Stalk Market — excuse me, the stonk market — in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Rocket!! Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/273 http://relay.fm/rocket/273 Stonk Go Up 273 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. This week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. clean 3370 This week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. Then, we're playing the Stalk Market — excuse me, the stonk market — in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Rocket!!

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Apple is silently removing Zoom’s web server software from Macs - The Verge
Zoom vulnerability would have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on calls - The Verge
Zoom faces a privacy and security backlash as it surges in popularity - The Verge
How to stop trolls from taking over your Zoom call - The Verge
Zoom Meetings Do Not Support End-to-End Encryption
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) buying and selling Turnips on the Stalk Market guide - Polygon
Carney Anne Nasser (@carneyanne) • Instagram photos and videos
Carney Anne Nasser: Faculty Profile: Michigan State University College of Law
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272: Excited but Slightly Disturbed Let's talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time. Bri and Frank are experimenting with some 3D printing techniques that will give us data on the use of 3D printers to help the medical supply shortage in the United States. And finally, some recommendations for how to spend your time! Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/272 http://relay.fm/rocket/272 Excited but Slightly Disturbed 272 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Let's talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time. Let's talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time. clean 3466 Let's talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time. Bri and Frank are experimenting with some 3D printing techniques that will give us data on the use of 3D printers to help the medical supply shortage in the United States. And finally, some recommendations for how to spend your time!

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Apple iPad Pro review 2020: trackpad, LIDAR, wide-angle camera - The Verge
Daring Fireball: The 2020 iPad Pros
Brianna Wu Super Mario 2 All Stars Princess Only 10:17 - YouTube
Subterfuge - A week-long game of strategy and diplomacy
Scribd - Read books, audiobooks, and more
Audm - Listen to feature stories from The Atlantic, WIRED, and more.
Star Wars: Rebellion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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271: A Normal Week This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony's dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet. Finally, let's talk about the premiere of Westworld season 3! Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/271 http://relay.fm/rocket/271 A Normal Week 271 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony's dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet. This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony's dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet. clean 3400 This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony's dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet. Finally, let's talk about the premiere of Westworld season 3!

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PS5 specs revealed: CPU, GPU, SSD, and more hardware details - Polygon
Sony’s dry PS5 lecture disappointed fans hoping for a hardware reveal - Polygon
Xbox Series X: Full specs - Polygon
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple
New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera - MacRumors
New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera - MacRumors
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270: Airphones Well, Christina is traveling this week so say your goodbyes. We've got an update on Sonos headphones and how the kids in China are taking down their teachers' attempts to assign them homework. NEXT UP there are soooooo many leaks on 9to5Mac this week. They got into some iOS 14 code so we're talking about all those updates. Don't miss it! Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/270 http://relay.fm/rocket/270 Airphones 270 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Well, Christina is traveling this week so say your goodbyes. We've got an update on Sonos headphones and how the kids in China are taking down their teachers' attempts to assign them homework. NEXT UP there are soooooo many leaks on 9to5Mac this week. Well, Christina is traveling this week so say your goodbyes. We've got an update on Sonos headphones and how the kids in China are taking down their teachers' attempts to assign them homework. NEXT UP there are soooooo many leaks on 9to5Mac this week. clean 3974 Well, Christina is traveling this week so say your goodbyes. We've got an update on Sonos headphones and how the kids in China are taking down their teachers' attempts to assign them homework. NEXT UP there are soooooo many leaks on 9to5Mac this week. They got into some iOS 14 code so we're talking about all those updates. Don't miss it!

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Wang Xiuying · The Word from Wuhan · LRB 22 February 2020
Sonos decides bricking old stuff isn’t a winning move after all | Ars Technica
Apple watchOS 7 features leak: sleep tracking, watchface sharing, more - The Verge
Sophisticated mouse cursor support coming to iOS 14, new iPad Smart Keyboard models with trackpad - 9to5Mac
What happens if (and when) Apple cancels WWDC 2020? | Macworld
iOS 14 icon leak reveals first look at Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones with AirPods features - 9to5Mac
The iBackpack has it all: Kevlar, batteries, and a federal investigation - The Verge
The FTC is investigating iBackPack, an $800,000 crowdfunding scam | VentureBeat
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269: Spicy Stuff 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. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/269 http://relay.fm/rocket/269 Spicy Stuff 269 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 3493 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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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
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268: Phil Spencer, Listen to This Christina and Simone join forces to argue for a rose gold Xbox Series X, and discuss Apple's ongoing antitrust issues with its app store. Then, a heartwarming story about a Game Boy loving-grandma, and a disastrous story of the fall of HQ. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/268 http://relay.fm/rocket/268 Phil Spencer, Listen to This 268 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone join forces to argue for a rose gold Xbox Series X, and discuss Apple's ongoing antitrust issues with its app store. Then, a heartwarming story about a Game Boy loving-grandma, and a disastrous story of the fall of HQ. Christina and Simone join forces to argue for a rose gold Xbox Series X, and discuss Apple's ongoing antitrust issues with its app store. Then, a heartwarming story about a Game Boy loving-grandma, and a disastrous story of the fall of HQ. clean 2830 Christina and Simone join forces to argue for a rose gold Xbox Series X, and discuss Apple's ongoing antitrust issues with its app store. Then, a heartwarming story about a Game Boy loving-grandma, and a disastrous story of the fall of HQ.

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POPE on Twitter: "So i guess all we have to do now @XboxP3 is get this Rose gold @xbox #XboxSeriesX made for @film_girl cc @raywongy @Commodus https://t.co/2TkvhsSdXE" / Twitter
Apple Weighs Loosening Restrictions on Rival IPhone, Music Apps - Bloomberg
Is Apple an Illegal Monopoly? | OneZero
Nintendo Cracked Open Its Secret Game Boy Stash to Help a 95-Year-Old Fan
Nintendo Comes To The Rescue After 95-Year-Old Grandmother's Game Boy Breaks
Inside the Seething Boardroom Drama That Poisoned HQ Trivia - Bloomberg
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267: Lumps n' Bumps This week a big company is adding TFA to their ridiculously unsafe product and guess what! Foldable phones still don't work! Christina and Simone are begging phone makers to improve because we want those folding phones, baby! But is there a new contender for coolest new phone idea on the horizon? Perhaps... Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/267 http://relay.fm/rocket/267 Lumps n' Bumps 267 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week a big company is adding TFA to their ridiculously unsafe product and guess what! Foldable phones still don't work! Christina and Simone are begging phone makers to improve because we want those folding phones, baby! This week a big company is adding TFA to their ridiculously unsafe product and guess what! Foldable phones still don't work! Christina and Simone are begging phone makers to improve because we want those folding phones, baby! clean 2736 This week a big company is adding TFA to their ridiculously unsafe product and guess what! Foldable phones still don't work! Christina and Simone are begging phone makers to improve because we want those folding phones, baby! But is there a new contender for coolest new phone idea on the horizon? Perhaps...

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Ring enables mandatory two-factor authentication and new privacy controls in response to scandals - The Verge
Our Motorola Razr's display is already breaking and peeling at the fold
A Motorola Razr’s screen is reportedly peeling right on the fold - The Verge
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip beats the Motorola Razr in nearly every way - The Verge
Galaxy Z Flip durability test calls Samsung’s Ultra Thin ‘Glass’ into question - The Verge
Leaked images show TCL prototype phone with expandable, slide-out display - The Verge
The Office - Power of The Pyramid (Episode Highlight) - YouTube
Moviefone Bankrupt, Being Run By One Employee – /Film
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266: Dating with Bots Today on the show we've got Laurie Segall, prolific tech journalist and founder of Dot Dot Dot Media! Can she teach Simone to be less negative about tech? Then it's an update on our favorite memory of 2017, the Equifax hack. Finally, GO SEE BIRDS OF PREY!! Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/266 http://relay.fm/rocket/266 Dating with Bots 266 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Today on the show we've got Laurie Segall, prolific tech journalist and founder of Dot Dot Dot Media! Can she teach Simone to be less negative about tech? Then it's an update on our favorite memory of 2017, the Equifax hack. Finally, GO SEE BIRDS OF PREY! Today on the show we've got Laurie Segall, prolific tech journalist and founder of Dot Dot Dot Media! Can she teach Simone to be less negative about tech? Then it's an update on our favorite memory of 2017, the Equifax hack. Finally, GO SEE BIRDS OF PREY! clean 3872 Today on the show we've got Laurie Segall, prolific tech journalist and founder of Dot Dot Dot Media! Can she teach Simone to be less negative about tech? Then it's an update on our favorite memory of 2017, the Equifax hack. Finally, GO SEE BIRDS OF PREY!!

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Reading The 'Body Language' of Your Text Messages – Dot Dot Dot
The Dating Bot is Born – Dot Dot Dot
Yael Eisenstat: There Was No Way I Was Going to Let Facebook Silence My Voice – Dot Dot Dot
Former CIA Analyst: Facebook is Playing ‘Whack-A-Mole’ – Dot Dot Dot
Episode 12: She Spent 10+ Years at the CIA. It Didn’t Prepare Her for Life at Facebook. – Dot Dot Dot
First Contact with Laurie Segall: Bots to date for us. The future of love?
First Contact with Laurie Segall: Reading your text message 'body language'
First Contact with Laurie Segall: She Spent 10+ Years at the CIA. It Didn’t Prepare Her for Life at Facebook.
Equifax: US charges four Chinese military officers over huge hack - BBC News
Hate seeing other people’s likes on Twitter? Some options to try | How to do various techy things
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265: Apps are Ruining America With Christina's whereabouts unknown, we tackle the bad bad app that the Democratic Party decided to inflict on Iowa's caucus. Then we dig into the much-despised remake of Warcraft 3 and a little ol' problem with Google Photos and your private videos. Finally: Look at this train!! It's Rocket, baby. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/265 http://relay.fm/rocket/265 Apps are Ruining America 265 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort With Christina's whereabouts unknown, we tackle the bad bad app that the Democratic Party decided to inflict on Iowa's caucus. Then we dig into the much-despised remake of Warcraft 3 and a little ol' problem with Google Photos. With Christina's whereabouts unknown, we tackle the bad bad app that the Democratic Party decided to inflict on Iowa's caucus. Then we dig into the much-despised remake of Warcraft 3 and a little ol' problem with Google Photos. clean 3013 With Christina's whereabouts unknown, we tackle the bad bad app that the Democratic Party decided to inflict on Iowa's caucus. Then we dig into the much-despised remake of Warcraft 3 and a little ol' problem with Google Photos and your private videos. Finally: Look at this train!! It's Rocket, baby.

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Here’s the Shadow Inc. App That Failed in Iowa Last Night - VICE
The Democrats Screwed America With an App No One Asked For - VICE
Blizzard apologizes for Warcraft 3: Reforged launch, outlines updates - Polygon
Warcraft 3: Reforged changes how the original game works - Polygon
Google admits it sent private videos in Google Photos to strangers - The Verge
[OC] I have made 60 fps 4k version of 1896 movie "Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat" with several neural networks : videos
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264: Subscribe to Save Christina We've got some fun rumors about Apple and Samsung this week! Phones, tags, wireless charging, finally?? Tune in to hear all about it, including the most exciting rumor from Samsung that we have ever heard. Last up, Bri and Simone do a breakdown on Simone's latest video, which is about foley and sound design. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/264 http://relay.fm/rocket/264 Subscribe to Save Christina 264 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We've got some fun rumors about Apple and Samsung this week! Phones, tags, wireless charging, finally?? Tune in to hear all about it, including the most exciting rumor from Samsung that we have ever heard. We've got some fun rumors about Apple and Samsung this week! Phones, tags, wireless charging, finally?? Tune in to hear all about it, including the most exciting rumor from Samsung that we have ever heard. clean 3231 We've got some fun rumors about Apple and Samsung this week! Phones, tags, wireless charging, finally?? Tune in to hear all about it, including the most exciting rumor from Samsung that we have ever heard. Last up, Bri and Simone do a breakdown on Simone's latest video, which is about foley and sound design.

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Apple reportedly working on high-end headphones, a new wireless charger, and more - The Verge
Apple’s location tracking Tags detailed in new leak - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy S20: everything we think we know about the Unpacked event - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip rumor roundup: everything we think we know - The Verge
Motorola’s foldable Razr will launch on February 6th after delay - The Verge
How looting sounds are made - YouTube
Hate seeing other people’s likes on Twitter? Some options to try | How to do various techy things
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263: The Bath Twice Should Apple have followed through with plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud back-ups? We'll talk about that and Sonos' plans to stop updating older devices on this week's episodes. Plus, Netflix's The Witcher is good, actually. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/263 http://relay.fm/rocket/263 The Bath Twice 263 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Should Apple have followed through with plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud back-ups? We'll talk about that and Sonos' plans to stop updating older devices on this week's episodes. Plus, Netflix's The Witcher is good, actually. Should Apple have followed through with plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud back-ups? We'll talk about that and Sonos' plans to stop updating older devices on this week's episodes. Plus, Netflix's The Witcher is good, actually. clean 3758 Should Apple have followed through with plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud back-ups? We'll talk about that and Sonos' plans to stop updating older devices on this week's episodes. Plus, Netflix's The Witcher is good, actually.

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Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters
Exclusive: Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources - Reuters
Jeff Bezos hack: Amazon boss's phone 'hacked by Saudi crown prince' | Technology | The Guardian
Can Apple live up to Apple’s privacy ads? - The Verge
Sonos will stop providing software updates for its oldest products in May - The Verge
How looting sounds are made - YouTube
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262: The Gang Scams CES This week we're … TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECH NEWS, haha, like we do every week! So many big stories! There's gotta be a new iPhone out there, right? … right? Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/262 http://relay.fm/rocket/262 The Gang Scams CES 262 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're … TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECH NEWS, haha, like we do every week! So many big stories! There's gotta be a new iPhone out there, right? … right? This week we're … TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECH NEWS, haha, like we do every week! So many big stories! There's gotta be a new iPhone out there, right? … right? clean 3217 This week we're … TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECH NEWS, haha, like we do every week! So many big stories! There's gotta be a new iPhone out there, right? … right?

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Away exec Erin Grau quit on day founder Steph Korey announced CEO return - Vox
No tax and chill: Netflix’s offshore network – Tax Watch UK
Uber Is Fighting to Survive in London After Losing Its License - The New York Times
The World's First Smart Potato! #smartpotato | Indiegogo
Somebody Snuck A Potato Into CES 2020 To Make A Scathing Point About Useless Smart Gadgets
The Smart Potato is ready to be your digital assistant.
How Much Could Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make From Ads? | WIRED
Racism Fight Over Romance Writers of America, Explained
What happened to RWA — why romance’s biggest community is in shambles - Vox
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261: It's CES, Snitches! It's the most wonderful week of the year, CES, when all the weird, horrible, wonderful tech products are paraded before us. Let's talk best and worst of show, and then let's have a CIVIL DISCUSSION ABOUT STAR WARS. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/261 http://relay.fm/rocket/261 It's CES, Snitches! 261 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's the most wonderful week of the year, CES, when all the weird, horrible, wonderful tech products are paraded before us. Let's talk best and worst of show, and then let's have a CIVIL DISCUSSION ABOUT STAR WARS. It's the most wonderful week of the year, CES, when all the weird, horrible, wonderful tech products are paraded before us. Let's talk best and worst of show, and then let's have a CIVIL DISCUSSION ABOUT STAR WARS. clean 4081 It's the most wonderful week of the year, CES, when all the weird, horrible, wonderful tech products are paraded before us. Let's talk best and worst of show, and then let's have a CIVIL DISCUSSION ABOUT STAR WARS.

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Jewy Vuitton on Twitter: "So...this week a group of cherished friends and I were subjected to the worst @Airbnb experience of all time..."
Charmin goes beyond TP with smell detector, roll fetcher, and V.I.Pee porta potty | VentureBeat
Sony surprises with an electric concept car called the Vision-S - The Verge
Samsung’s new Ballie robot is like a real-life mini BB-8 - The Verge
This CES 2020 Gadget Cools Drinks So Fast You Won’t Need A Wine Fridge
LG’s groundbreaking roll-up TV is going on sale this year - The Verge
Atmos Faceware makes clean air an expensive accessory - The Verge
This AI kitty litter box will analyze your cat’s poops for some reason - The Verge
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260: Gospel of Simone We’re reviewing the decade, baby!! Tune in for the best products and the best and worst Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/260 http://relay.fm/rocket/260 Gospel of Simone 260 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We’re reviewing the decade, baby!! Tune in for the best products and the best and worst We’re reviewing the decade, baby!! Tune in for the best products and the best and worst clean 4456 We’re reviewing the decade, baby!! Tune in for the best products and the best and worst

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Boeing Fires C.E.O. Dennis Muilenburg - The New York Times
Opinion | Twelve Million Phones, One Dataset, Zero Privacy - The New York Times
Opinion | Where Even the Children Are Being Tracked - The New York Times
Opinion | Total Surveillance Is Not What America Signed Up For - The New York Times
Opinion | How Your Phone Betrays Democracy - The New York Times
It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It’s Secretly a Spy Tool. - The New York Times
The 84 biggest flops, fails, and dead dreams of the decade in tech - The Verge
Universal Notifies Theaters 'Cats' Is Being Updated With "Improved Visual Effects" | Hollywood Reporter
"Cats" Reviews: Critics Savage Bizarre New Movie Musical Adaptation
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259: Catastrophe This week on Rocket, Simone is deathly ill, so Bri and Christina talk about the latest Boeing CEO news, the New York Times’s scary new privacy investigation, the worst gadgets/companies of the decade, and the debacle/hellscape that is “Cats.” Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/259 http://relay.fm/rocket/259 Catastrophe 259 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, Simone is deathly ill, so Bri and Christina talk about the latest Boeing CEO news, the New York Times’s scary new privacy investigation, the worst gadgets/companies of the decade, and the debacle/hellscape that is “Cats.” This week on Rocket, Simone is deathly ill, so Bri and Christina talk about the latest Boeing CEO news, the New York Times’s scary new privacy investigation, the worst gadgets/companies of the decade, and the debacle/hellscape that is “Cats.” clean 3746 This week on Rocket, Simone is deathly ill, so Bri and Christina talk about the latest Boeing CEO news, the New York Times’s scary new privacy investigation, the worst gadgets/companies of the decade, and the debacle/hellscape that is “Cats.”

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Boeing Fires C.E.O. Dennis Muilenburg - The New York Times
Opinion | Twelve Million Phones, One Dataset, Zero Privacy - The New York Times
Opinion | Where Even the Children Are Being Tracked - The New York Times
Opinion | Total Surveillance Is Not What America Signed Up For - The New York Times
Opinion | How Your Phone Betrays Democracy - The New York Times
It Seemed Like a Popular Chat App. It’s Secretly a Spy Tool. - The New York Times
The 84 biggest flops, fails, and dead dreams of the decade in tech - The Verge
Universal Notifies Theaters 'Cats' Is Being Updated With "Improved Visual Effects" | Hollywood Reporter
"Cats" Reviews: Critics Savage Bizarre New Movie Musical Adaptation
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258: X is Banned This is a tech-heavy week, with discussion of the new Xbox Series X and security on Amazon's Ring cameras, as well as a long retrospective about the trouble Boeing 737 production and what it could imply about the future of self-driving cars. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/258 http://relay.fm/rocket/258 X is Banned 258 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This is a tech-heavy week, with discussion of the new Xbox Series X and security on Amazon's Ring cameras, as well as a long retrospective about the trouble Boeing 737 production and what it could imply about the future of self-driving cars. This is a tech-heavy week, with discussion of the new Xbox Series X and security on Amazon's Ring cameras, as well as a long retrospective about the trouble Boeing 737 production and what it could imply about the future of self-driving cars. clean 3684 This is a tech-heavy week, with discussion of the new Xbox Series X and security on Amazon's Ring cameras, as well as a long retrospective about the trouble Boeing 737 production and what it could imply about the future of self-driving cars.

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Xbox Series X: all the news about Microsoft’s next-gen game console - The Verge
Xbox Series X: Microsoft’s next Xbox console for 2020 - The Verge
The Xbox Series X is basically a PC - The Verge
The Case Against Boeing | The New Yorker
Boeing’s 737 Max Software Outsourced to $9-an-Hour Engineers - Bloomberg
Boeing and F.A.A. Faulted in Damning Report on 737 Max Certification - The New York Times
The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight - The New York Times
Boeing 737 Max Was Plagued With Production Problems, Whistle-Blower Says - The New York Times
What Really Brought Down the Boeing 737 Max? - The New York Times
Boeing 737 MAX freeze divides suppliers into haves and have-nots - Reuters
We Tested Ring’s Security. It’s Awful - VICE
Ring's Neighbors Data Let Us Map Amazon's Home Surveillance Network
Evan Greer: Google Nest or Amazon Ring? Just reject these corporations' surveillance and a dystopic future
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257: Not Even Netflix Christina and Simone tackle the new Mac Pro, and the extremely enjoyable Gadgets of the Decade lists that are coming out now! Finally, an even more important list: trash food of the decade. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/257 http://relay.fm/rocket/257 Not Even Netflix 257 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone tackle the new Mac Pro, and the extremely enjoyable Gadgets of the Decade lists that are coming out now! Finally, an even more important list: trash food of the decade. Christina and Simone tackle the new Mac Pro, and the extremely enjoyable Gadgets of the Decade lists that are coming out now! Finally, an even more important list: trash food of the decade. clean 3566 Christina and Simone tackle the new Mac Pro, and the extremely enjoyable Gadgets of the Decade lists that are coming out now! Finally, an even more important list: trash food of the decade.

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This 2019 Mac Pro Review is Different... - YouTube
Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR first impressions, performance benchmarks, more [Videos] - 9to5Mac
Apple Mac Pro 2019 | New Apple Computer Guide
Mac Pro Unboxing & Second Impressions: The Power is Back! - YouTube
Apple’s most expensive Mac Pro costs $52,599 - The Verge
iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, and more: the 100 gadgets that defined this decade - The Verge
The Most Innovative Gadgets of the 2010s
How Does Jeff Bezos Eat Cheetos? An Investigation | MEL Magazine
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256: Reverse Rocket Rule Larry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/256 http://relay.fm/rocket/256 Reverse Rocket Rule 256 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Larry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer. Larry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer. clean 3538 Larry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer.

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A letter from Larry and Sergey
Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech | WIRED
Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin relinquish control of Alphabet to CEO Sundar Pichai - The Verge
Analyst: Apple to Release Four iPhones in Fall 2020 With 5G Connectivity and OLED Displays - MacRumors
Intel says Qualcomm tactics forced it out of modem chip market - Reuters
First Black Widow trailer: Natasha Romanoff is back in a Marvel prequel - Polygon
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255: Agents of Chaos Description: Christina is back!! Let’s do a Christina catch-up: What did she think about the MacBook Pro and Pokemon Sword/Shield? Then it’s onto the real show, and we’re talking about Tesla’s angular new Cybertruck and Google Stadia. There was going to be another topic but instead we talked about Pokemon for thirty minutes. Who saw that coming? Wed, 27 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/255 http://relay.fm/rocket/255 Agents of Chaos 255 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Description: Christina is back!! Then it’s onto the real show, and we’re talking about Tesla’s angular new Cybertruck and Google Stadia. There was going to be another topic but instead we talked about Pokemon for thirty minutes. Who saw that coming? Description: Christina is back!! Then it’s onto the real show, and we’re talking about Tesla’s angular new Cybertruck and Google Stadia. There was going to be another topic but instead we talked about Pokemon for thirty minutes. Who saw that coming? clean 3526 Description: Christina is back!! Let’s do a Christina catch-up: What did she think about the MacBook Pro and Pokemon Sword/Shield? Then it’s onto the real show, and we’re talking about Tesla’s angular new Cybertruck and Google Stadia. There was going to be another topic but instead we talked about Pokemon for thirty minutes. Who saw that coming?

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I rode inside Tesla’s polarizing Cybertruck | Engadget
Are the boxy Tesla Cybertruck's aerodynamics any good? An engineer found out - Electrek
Why the Tesla Cybertruck Looks So Weird | WIRED
Elon Musk explains why the Cybertruck's windows broke - CNN
Google Stadia Review: It's Getting There | WIRED
Google Stadia review: the best of cloud gaming is still just a beta - The Verge
The world is waiting for Google Stadia to flop - The Verge
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254: We're Cancelling Black Friday Bri and Simone convene to discuss the new MacBook Pro model (old keyboard!) and some Black Friday deals that in the end… all kind of suck. Does Black Friday suck? Finally, the new Pokemon game is here and boy has it been a lightning rod for controversy! Let's get heated. Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/254 http://relay.fm/rocket/254 We're Cancelling Black Friday 254 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Bri and Simone convene to discuss the new MacBook Pro model (old keyboard!) and some Black Friday deals that in the end… all kind of suck. Does Black Friday suck? Finally, the new Pokemon game is here! Bri and Simone convene to discuss the new MacBook Pro model (old keyboard!) and some Black Friday deals that in the end… all kind of suck. Does Black Friday suck? Finally, the new Pokemon game is here! clean 3459 Bri and Simone convene to discuss the new MacBook Pro model (old keyboard!) and some Black Friday deals that in the end… all kind of suck. Does Black Friday suck? Finally, the new Pokemon game is here and boy has it been a lightning rod for controversy! Let's get heated.

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Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is here, and it has a good keyboard - The Verge
Best Black Friday phone deals: iPhone 11 Pro, Google Pixel 4, and more - The Verge
‘Game Freak Lied’ isn’t entirely about Pokémon Sword and Shield - Polygon
THE POKEMON FANBASE IN A NUTSHELL! - YouTube
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253: Hard Times for Tik Tok Jeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome from Hard Drive are joining Bri and Simone on this week's Rocket to chat about their new book, Apple's plot to release AR glasses and a headset, TikTok's trouble with the U.S. government, and the Sonic redesign. Sun, 17 Nov 2019 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/253 http://relay.fm/rocket/253 Hard Times for Tik Tok 253 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Jeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome from Hard Drive are joining Bri and Simone on this week's Rocket to chat about their new book, Apple's plot to release AR glasses and a headset, TikTok's trouble with the U.S. government, and the Sonic redesign. Jeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome from Hard Drive are joining Bri and Simone on this week's Rocket to chat about their new book, Apple's plot to release AR glasses and a headset, TikTok's trouble with the U.S. government, and the Sonic redesign. clean 4158 Jeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome from Hard Drive are joining Bri and Simone on this week's Rocket to chat about their new book, Apple's plot to release AR glasses and a headset, TikTok's trouble with the U.S. government, and the Sonic redesign.

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Apple Eyes 2022 Release for AR Headset, 2023 for Glasses — The Information
The threats against TikTok are beginning to add up - The Verge
TikTok has a credibility problem with Congress - The Verge
Sonic the Hedgehog International Trailer #1 (2020) - YouTube
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252: Retraction Christina and Brianna are eating crow regarding the Morning Show and Apple TV Plus's programming. Simone is still a hold-out. Next, we're talking about lasers, the new way your home tech can be used to make you feel unsafe. And finally it's a mini scamtown on AirBnB, which frankly, needs to do better. Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/252 http://relay.fm/rocket/252 Retraction 252 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Brianna are eating crow regarding the Morning Show and Apple TV Plus's programming. Simone is still a hold-out. Next, we're talking about lasers, the new way your home tech can be used to make you feel unsafe. Christina and Brianna are eating crow regarding the Morning Show and Apple TV Plus's programming. Simone is still a hold-out. Next, we're talking about lasers, the new way your home tech can be used to make you feel unsafe. clean 3121 Christina and Brianna are eating crow regarding the Morning Show and Apple TV Plus's programming. Simone is still a hold-out. Next, we're talking about lasers, the new way your home tech can be used to make you feel unsafe. And finally it's a mini scamtown on AirBnB, which frankly, needs to do better.

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Hackers Can Use Lasers to ‘Speak’ to Your Amazon Echo or Google Home | WIRED
I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb - VICE
Airbnb Promises to Verify All 7 Million Listings After VICE Report Exposes Scam - VICE
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251: Neutral Bud Hotel Before Christina leaves on Microsoft Ignite, we're talking about the battle of the buds! Amazon's low-priced noise reducing echo buds versus Apple AirPods Pro. Then, the first impressions of Apple TV Plus are coming in, and it's looking boring out there. Finally, a brief chat about narrative games after the success of Outer Worlds. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/251 http://relay.fm/rocket/251 Neutral Bud Hotel 251 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Before Christina leaves on Microsoft Ignite, we're talking about the battle of the buds! Amazon's low-priced noise reducing echo buds versus Apple AirPods Pro. Then, the first impressions of Apple TV Plus are coming in, and it's looking boring out there. Before Christina leaves on Microsoft Ignite, we're talking about the battle of the buds! Amazon's low-priced noise reducing echo buds versus Apple AirPods Pro. Then, the first impressions of Apple TV Plus are coming in, and it's looking boring out there. clean 4036 Before Christina leaves on Microsoft Ignite, we're talking about the battle of the buds! Amazon's low-priced noise reducing echo buds versus Apple AirPods Pro. Then, the first impressions of Apple TV Plus are coming in, and it's looking boring out there. Finally, a brief chat about narrative games after the success of Outer Worlds.

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Amazon Echo Buds review: great sound at the right price - The Verge
AirPods Pro Unboxing & Impressions! - YouTube
AirPods Pro hands-on: Apple’s noise canceling earbuds are big on sound - The Verge
Apple's TV app is on Roku, Fire TV and Samsung, but only Apple devices get every feature - CNET
‘Dickinson’ Review: A Heroine Out of Time and a Show Out of Whack – Rolling Stone
‘The Morning Show’ Review: Apple TV+ Rises But Doesn’t Shine – Rolling Stone
Early Apple TV+ reviews show a lineup lacking hits | Engadget
The Outer Worlds review: role-playing among the ruins of capitalism - Polygon
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250: A Colossal Flip-Up This week we're taking on WeWork and the intriguing money shuffling situation that's happening! Billions of dollars!!! Next up, Photoshop is coming to iPad, but what's it missing? And finally there's a new Star Wars trailer so you know we have to talk about it. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/250 http://relay.fm/rocket/250 A Colossal Flip-Up 250 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week we're taking on WeWork and the intriguing money shuffling situation that's happening! Billions of dollars!!! Next up, Photoshop is coming to iPad, but what's it missing? And finally there's a new Star Wars trailer. This week we're taking on WeWork and the intriguing money shuffling situation that's happening! Billions of dollars!!! Next up, Photoshop is coming to iPad, but what's it missing? And finally there's a new Star Wars trailer. clean 3871 This week we're taking on WeWork and the intriguing money shuffling situation that's happening! Billions of dollars!!! Next up, Photoshop is coming to iPad, but what's it missing? And finally there's a new Star Wars trailer so you know we have to talk about it.

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SoftBank Takes Control of WeWork in Bailout, Adam Neumann Leaves - Bloomberg
WeWork founder will get nearly $1.7 billion to let SoftBank take over his company - The Verge
WeWTF, Part Deux | No Mercy / No Malice
Marketing Expert Scott Galloway on WeWork and Adam Neumann
WeWork isn’t a tech company; it’s a soap opera - The Verge
What Happened at We? Why WeWork Postponed Its IPO
No, WeWork Isn’t a Tech Company. Here’s Why That Matters
When Is Photoshop for iPad Coming Out? Features And Details. - Bloomberg
Daring Fireball: On the Upcoming Photoshop for iPad
Adobe is reportedly bringing Illustrator to the iPad in 2020 - The Verge
Final Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer promises an epic battle - Polygon
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249: Do Your Worst Simone the traitor is back from Canada to discuss Google's Pixel event with Christina and Brianna, who have never done anything wrong in their lives. We've got opinions on the Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4 and 4XL, and of course Google Nest updates. Next, it's an official Rocket iPhone 11 review from Brianna and Simone! Finally, the $200 device that will play all your old GameBoy cartridges. It's Rocket, baby! Thu, 17 Oct 2019 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/249 http://relay.fm/rocket/249 Do Your Worst 249 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone the traitor is back from Canada to discuss Google's Pixel event with Christina and Brianna, who have never done anything wrong in their lives. We've got opinions on the Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4 and 4XL, and of course Google Nest updates. Simone the traitor is back from Canada to discuss Google's Pixel event with Christina and Brianna, who have never done anything wrong in their lives. We've got opinions on the Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4 and 4XL, and of course Google Nest updates. clean 3946 Simone the traitor is back from Canada to discuss Google's Pixel event with Christina and Brianna, who have never done anything wrong in their lives. We've got opinions on the Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4 and 4XL, and of course Google Nest updates. Next, it's an official Rocket iPhone 11 review from Brianna and Simone! Finally, the $200 device that will play all your old GameBoy cartridges. It's Rocket, baby!

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Here's everything Google announced at the Pixel 4 event
Pixel 4 event was bad — but Apple could still learn something from Google | iMore
Google Pixel 4 event: all of the rumors, news, and announcements - The Verge
Pixelbook Go: Google’s latest laptop is a budget-oriented Chromebook - The Verge
Google Pixelbook Go vs. other Chromebooks: specs comparison - The Verge
Pixel 4 vs. the competition: The camera battle intensifies
Analogue announces Pocket, $199 portable for Game Boy games - Polygon
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248: Reverse Porn Simone is in Canada, so Bri and Christina spend way too much time nerding out over the Microsoft Surface event, the drama happening with Blizzard and Hong Kong, and dissecting the Joker. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/248 http://relay.fm/rocket/248 Reverse Porn 248 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is in Canada, so Bri and Christina spend way too much time nerding out over the Microsoft Surface event, the drama happening with Blizzard and Hong Kong, and dissecting the Joker. Simone is in Canada, so Bri and Christina spend way too much time nerding out over the Microsoft Surface event, the drama happening with Blizzard and Hong Kong, and dissecting the Joker. clean 4171 Simone is in Canada, so Bri and Christina spend way too much time nerding out over the Microsoft Surface event, the drama happening with Blizzard and Hong Kong, and dissecting the Joker.

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Microsoft Surface event: Surface Duo Phone, Pro 7, Pro X, Laptop 3, Earbuds, Neo - The Verge
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 3 with a new 15-inch model and USB-C - The Verge
Microsoft Surface Neo first look: the future of Windows 10X is dual-screen - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Fold Review: The $2,000 Phone of the Future Is Here—Please Don’t Break It - WSJ
Blizzard's Hong Kong Missteps Prove Video Games Aren't Neutral
Blizzard Sets Off Backlash for Penalizing Hearthstone Gamer in Hong Kong - The New York Times
Blizzard Employees Staged a Walkout to Protest Banned Pro-Hong Kong Gamer
The China Cultural Clash – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
The Real Threat of ‘Joker’ Is Hiding in Plain Sight - The New York Times
‘Joker’ Review: Are You Kidding Me? - The New York Times
Movie Mixtape: 6 Movies to Watch With Joker – /Film
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247: A Big Whoopsy First, an update on Simone's iPhone! Or… is it Simone's iPhone? Next we've got updates on iOS13's less-than-stellar launch, and Mark Zuckerberg's leaked Facebook Q&A. Oh yeah, and Brianna is being sued by Alex Jones. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/247 http://relay.fm/rocket/247 A Big Whoopsy 247 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort First, an update on Simone's iPhone! Or… is it Simone's iPhone? Next we've got updates on iOS13's less-than-stellar launch, and Mark Zuckerberg's leaked Facebook Q&A. Oh yeah, and Brianna is being sued by Alex Jones. First, an update on Simone's iPhone! Or… is it Simone's iPhone? Next we've got updates on iOS13's less-than-stellar launch, and Mark Zuckerberg's leaked Facebook Q&A. Oh yeah, and Brianna is being sued by Alex Jones. clean 4192 First, an update on Simone's iPhone! Or… is it Simone's iPhone? Next we've got updates on iOS13's less-than-stellar launch, and Mark Zuckerberg's leaked Facebook Q&A. Oh yeah, and Brianna is being sued by Alex Jones.

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InfoWars' Alex Jones Is Suing Massachusetts Candidate Brianna Wu
iOS 13 review: dark mode, a new Photos app, and bugs - The Verge
Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
Apple Arcade is a home for premium games that lost their place on mobile - The Verge
'Grindstone' Is a Perfect Puzzler to Showcase Apple Arcade's Promise - VICE
Apple Arcade’s fixer-upper game isn’t short on irony - Polygon
In leaked audio, Mark Zuckerberg rallies Facebook against critics, competitors, and Elizabeth Warren - The Verge
Christina Warren on Twitter: "I’m not necessarily in favor of breaking up big tech companies, but rhetoric like this from a CEO — when you absolutely know he knew his comments would leak — is dangerous. https://t.co/oszn1J5hlF" / Twitter
Visa, Mastercard, Others Reconsider Involvement in Facebook's Libra Network - WSJ
First Birds of Prey trailer gives Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn her due - Polygon
Untitled Goose Game reveals the true power fantasy all gamers want - Polygon
Wilmot’s Warehouse review: Chaotic zen - Polygon
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246: Gateway Smart Speaker With a host of new Amazon products, and some updates to Oculus Quest, surely we won't have time to talk about Apple stuff this week! Right? Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/246 http://relay.fm/rocket/246 Gateway Smart Speaker 246 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort With a host of new Amazon products, and some updates to Oculus Quest, surely we won't have time to talk about Apple stuff this week! Right? With a host of new Amazon products, and some updates to Oculus Quest, surely we won't have time to talk about Apple stuff this week! Right? clean 3383 With a host of new Amazon products, and some updates to Oculus Quest, surely we won't have time to talk about Apple stuff this week! Right?

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The top 8 Echo products Amazon announced today - The Verge
Amazon event 2019: Echo Buds, Frames, Loop, Eero, Studio, Ring camera, and Alexa updates - The Verge
Echo Studio: Amazon’s first high-end smart speaker - The Verge
Oculus Quest will get hand-tracking, Oculus Link to play Rift PC games | VentureBeat
Facebook announces Horizon, a VR massive-multiplayer world | TechCrunch
Class Action Park - Documentary Film About The World's Most Dangerous & Insane Amusement Park
The Most Insane Amusement Park Ever (Full Length) - video dailymotion
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245: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade It's iPHONE REVIEW WEEK here on Rocket! Who's upgrading? Who's staying behind? Find out here and only here. Next, the Sega Genesis Mini is coming out and miracle of miracles, it looks… good? Did Sega make a good hardware product again? Last of all, a few words on MoviePass, may it rest in pieces. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/245 http://relay.fm/rocket/245 To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade 245 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's iPHONE REVIEW WEEK here on Rocket! Who's upgrading? Who's staying behind? Find out here and only here. Next, the Sega Genesis Mini is coming out and miracle of miracles, it looks… good? Last of all, a few words on MoviePass, may it rest in pieces. It's iPHONE REVIEW WEEK here on Rocket! Who's upgrading? Who's staying behind? Find out here and only here. Next, the Sega Genesis Mini is coming out and miracle of miracles, it looks… good? Last of all, a few words on MoviePass, may it rest in pieces. clean 3902 It's iPHONE REVIEW WEEK here on Rocket! Who's upgrading? Who's staying behind? Find out here and only here. Next, the Sega Genesis Mini is coming out and miracle of miracles, it looks… good? Did Sega make a good hardware product again? Last of all, a few words on MoviePass, may it rest in pieces.

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iPhone 11 Pro review: the BEST camera on a phone - YouTube
IPhone 11 and 11 Pro Review: Thinking Differently in the Golden Age of Smartphones - The New York Times
iPhone 11 review: the phone most people should buy - YouTube
Sega Genesis Mini review: Sega is ready to take its legacy seriously - Polygon
Amazon | メガドラタワー ミニ | ゲーム
MoviePass is shutting down September 14th - The Verge
Former MoviePass Chairman Ted Farnsworth Trying to Buy Failing Company – Variety
MoviePass Chief Explains His Bid for Failed Subscription Service – Variety
MoviePass Scandal: Unethical (and Maybe Even Illegal) Behavior – /Film
Former MoviePass Chairman Ted Farnsworth Trying to Buy Failing Company – Variety
Real losers in MoviePass story were retail investors, not VCs - Business Insider
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244: #christinashaming Simone is back from marathon rehearsals to talk about this MARATHON APPLE EVENT! Iphones, iPads, subscription services… it's all here! And it's all fine! Next, it's a 20-year retrospective on the Dreamcast from resident olds, Brianna and Christina. And finally, the second part of our interview with Rachel Williams, author of My Friend Anna. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/244 http://relay.fm/rocket/244 #christinashaming 244 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is back from marathon rehearsals to talk about this MARATHON APPLE EVENT! Iphones, iPads, subscription services… it's all here! And it's all fine! Next, it's a 20-year retrospective on the Dreamcast from resident olds, Brianna and Christina. Simone is back from marathon rehearsals to talk about this MARATHON APPLE EVENT! Iphones, iPads, subscription services… it's all here! And it's all fine! Next, it's a 20-year retrospective on the Dreamcast from resident olds, Brianna and Christina. clean 4882 Simone is back from marathon rehearsals to talk about this MARATHON APPLE EVENT! Iphones, iPads, subscription services… it's all here! And it's all fine! Next, it's a 20-year retrospective on the Dreamcast from resident olds, Brianna and Christina. And finally, the second part of our interview with Rachel Williams, author of My Friend Anna.

Guest Starring:

Rachel DeLoache Willliams

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Apple Arcade price, release date, games announced at Apple event - Polygon
Apple TV Plus: price, release date announced at Apple event - Polygon
Apple Arcade’s 100+ games lineup includes new titles from Ubisoft, Sega - Polygon
New 10.2-inch iPad: Apple unveils its next $329 tablet - The Verge
Apple Watch Series 5: hands-on with the new generation smartwatch - The Verge
Apple Watch Series 5 has an always-on display and comes in titanium or ceramic finishes - The Verge
Apple Watch Series 5 tech specs
Apple details new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro - Polygon
Christina Warren on Twitter
The Dreamcast predicted everything about modern consoles 
The Sega Dreamcast Changed My Life
Pour One Out for the Dreamcast, Sega's Awesome, Quirky, Gone-Too-Soon Console - ExtremeTech
Rachel DeLoache Williams
Amazon.com: My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress (9781982114091): Rachel DeLoache Williams: Books
“As an Added Bonus, She Paid for Everything”: My Bright-Lights Misadventure with a Magician of Manhattan | Vanity Fair
How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People
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243: Anna Delvey is Not Our Friend In tech news, Android 10 is out and we have thoughts. Next week is Apple’s big iPhone event, and we go over the rumors -- both new and outstanding -- and give our take on what we’ll see. And smack in the middle of the show, we have the first part of our two-part interview with Rachel DeLoache Willliams, author of “My Friend Anna” and former friend/victim of Rocket patron saint Anna Delvey. Suffice to say, Anna Delvey is no longer our friend. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/243 http://relay.fm/rocket/243 Anna Delvey is Not Our Friend 243 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Android 10 is out and we have thoughts. Next week is Apple’s big iPhone event, and we go over the rumors. And smack in the middle of the show, we have the first part of our two-part interview with Rachel DeLoache Willliams, author of “My Friend Anna." Android 10 is out and we have thoughts. Next week is Apple’s big iPhone event, and we go over the rumors. And smack in the middle of the show, we have the first part of our two-part interview with Rachel DeLoache Willliams, author of “My Friend Anna." clean 3685 In tech news, Android 10 is out and we have thoughts. Next week is Apple’s big iPhone event, and we go over the rumors -- both new and outstanding -- and give our take on what we’ll see. And smack in the middle of the show, we have the first part of our two-part interview with Rachel DeLoache Willliams, author of “My Friend Anna” and former friend/victim of Rocket patron saint Anna Delvey. Suffice to say, Anna Delvey is no longer our friend.

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Android 10 officially released for Google Pixel phones - The Verge
Google Gives up Sweets: New OS Is Just Called Android 10 | WIRED
The Essential Phone is already being updated to Android 10 - The Verge
Samsung Is Supposedly Working on a Much Cooler Folding Phone
Rachel DeLoache Williams
Amazon.com: My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress (9781982114091): Rachel DeLoache Williams: Books
“As an Added Bonus, She Paid for Everything”: My Bright-Lights Misadventure with a Magician of Manhattan | Vanity Fair
How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People
iPhone 11 Pro Plus Max: all the rumors about Apple’s 2019 iPhone event - The Verge
Apple could add sleep tracking to the next Apple Watch - The Verge
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242: Disney Owns Our Culture We're taking a Disney detour for most of the show this week, covering the streaming and park news out of D23. Then we discuss what to expect from Apple's September event: new iPhones, and a Macbook refresh that hopefully won't cost as much as a night in the Star Wars hotel! Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/242 http://relay.fm/rocket/242 Disney Owns Our Culture 242 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're taking a Disney detour for most of the show this week, covering the streaming and park news out of D23. Then we discuss what to expect from Apple's September event. We're taking a Disney detour for most of the show this week, covering the streaming and park news out of D23. Then we discuss what to expect from Apple's September event. clean 4447 We're taking a Disney detour for most of the show this week, covering the streaming and park news out of D23. Then we discuss what to expect from Apple's September event: new iPhones, and a Macbook refresh that hopefully won't cost as much as a night in the Star Wars hotel!

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Disney Plus at D23 2019: Marvel, Star Wars, and everything we learned - Polygon
Disney, CBS, AT&T Mergers Are Heralds of Media's Grim Future
The first Mandalorian trailer brings a little Mad Max to Star Wars - The Verge
Disney Marvel land: Spider-Man and Black Panther rides, opens in 2020 - Polygon
Disney unveils full Star Wars hotel plans, pricing, but no opening date - Polygon
Report: Apple will unveil overhauled MacBook Pro, “Pro” iPhones this fall | Ars Technica
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241: Rose Gold Collection This is the dawning of the Age of Apple Services, and we finally have a price point for Apple Arcade! But is it appealing enough? Next, WeWork has filed an IPO and it's BANANAS. Let's dig in. Finally, those rascals at Snap are at it again, with the third round of Spectacles! Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/241 http://relay.fm/rocket/241 Rose Gold Collection 241 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This is the dawning of the Age of Apple Services, and we finally have a price point for Apple Arcade! But is it appealing enough? Next, WeWork has filed an IPO and it's BANANAS. Finally, the third round of Spectacles! This is the dawning of the Age of Apple Services, and we finally have a price point for Apple Arcade! But is it appealing enough? Next, WeWork has filed an IPO and it's BANANAS. Finally, the third round of Spectacles! clean 3974 This is the dawning of the Age of Apple Services, and we finally have a price point for Apple Arcade! But is it appealing enough? Next, WeWork has filed an IPO and it's BANANAS. Let's dig in. Finally, those rascals at Snap are at it again, with the third round of Spectacles!

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Apple reportedly ups TV spending by $5 billion to compete with Amazon and Netflix - The Verge
Apple reportedly ups TV spending by $5 billion to compete with Amazon and Netflix - The Verge
Porsche’s Taycan will be the first car with a built-in Apple Music app - The Verge
Exclusive: Apple Arcade hands-on with early access games [Video]
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WeWork Analyst Warns IPO Filing a ‘Masterpiece of Obfuscation’ - Bloomberg
WeWork's IPO documents baffled an analyst who specializes in evaluating companies preparing to go public | Markets Insider
WeWork files its S-1 prospectus for giant IPO, revenue, cash flow - Business Insider
The WeWork IPO – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
First Look: Snap’s Sleeker and Chicer Spectacles 3 | Vogue
Troilus & Cressida Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
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240: MoviePass II: The Return The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus phones are here and they are huge. And even though Simone isn’t here, we still have to discuss the latest blockbuster reporting in the MoviePass scam. Viva MoviePass! Finally, Brianna and Christina interview attorney and author Carrie Goldberg whose new book, “Nobody’s Victim” is in stores now. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/240 http://relay.fm/rocket/240 MoviePass II: The Return 240 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus phones are here and they are huge. And even though Simone isn’t here, we still have to discuss the latest blockbuster reporting in the MoviePass scam. Viva MoviePass! The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus phones are here and they are huge. And even though Simone isn’t here, we still have to discuss the latest blockbuster reporting in the MoviePass scam. Viva MoviePass! clean 4290 The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus phones are here and they are huge. And even though Simone isn’t here, we still have to discuss the latest blockbuster reporting in the MoviePass scam. Viva MoviePass! Finally, Brianna and Christina interview attorney and author Carrie Goldberg whose new book, “Nobody’s Victim” is in stores now.

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Carrie Goldberg

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10: two sizes, new S Pen, and DeX on your laptop - The Verge
Why the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 doesn’t have a headphone jack - The Verge
Samsung didn’t mention Bixby once during its entire Galaxy Note 10 event - The Verge
Microsoft and Samsung partner to bridge Android and Windows closer together - The Verge
Rise and fall of MoviePass, Hollywood disrupter: investigation - Business Insider
Nobody's Victim: Fighting Psychos, Stalkers, Pervs, and Trolls - Kindle edition by Carrie Goldberg, Jeannine Amber. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Fighting Harassers and Stalkers on the Web, in Court and in Print - The New York Times
Home - Sexual Assault, Stalking, Blackmail, Online Harassment Lawyers | C.A.Goldberg | Carrie Goldberg
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239: JUNK FOOD It's the first anniversary of TikTok, and finally time for us to stop being late on it! Let's talk about what makes this video app distinct from Vine and Musical.ly. Next, 8Chan has been taken offline (for now) in the wake of the shooting in El Paso. Here's how that happened. Finally, a hard segue into talking about donuts. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/239 http://relay.fm/rocket/239 JUNK FOOD 239 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's the first anniversary of TikTok, and finally time for us to stop being late on it! Let's talk about what makes this video app distinct from Vine and Musical.ly. Next, 8Chan has been taken offline (for now) in the wake of the shooting in El Paso. It's the first anniversary of TikTok, and finally time for us to stop being late on it! Let's talk about what makes this video app distinct from Vine and Musical.ly. Next, 8Chan has been taken offline (for now) in the wake of the shooting in El Paso. clean 2726 It's the first anniversary of TikTok, and finally time for us to stop being late on it! Let's talk about what makes this video app distinct from Vine and Musical.ly. Next, 8Chan has been taken offline (for now) in the wake of the shooting in El Paso. Here's how that happened. Finally, a hard segue into talking about donuts.

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TikTok’s a year old, when will its creators make money? - The Verge
TikTok owner ByteDance confirms plans to produce a smartphone - The Verge
TikTok turns one: the top hashtags (and happenings) of the past 12 months - The Verge
TikTok, The Internet's Hottest Meme Breeding Ground, Turns 1 : NPR
Terminating Service for 8Chan
Why banning hate sites is so hard - The Verge
How Disabling 8chan Became Cloudflare's Job - The Atlantic
Krispy Kreme serving Reese's filled doughnuts this week
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238: Uncool Hacks Simone and Christina tuck into a hearty meal of Apple earnings, and this week's Capital One hack. Raise your hand if you're affected! Finally our beloved hosts talk their way into a third topic, and it's William Shatner's reactions to Outlander shipping, which really comes out of left field. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/238 http://relay.fm/rocket/238 Uncool Hacks 238 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone and Christina tuck into a hearty meal of Apple earnings, and this week's Capital One hack. Raise your hand if you're affected! Finally our beloved hosts talk their way into a third topic, and it's William Shatner. Simone and Christina tuck into a hearty meal of Apple earnings, and this week's Capital One hack. Raise your hand if you're affected! Finally our beloved hosts talk their way into a third topic, and it's William Shatner. clean 3383 Simone and Christina tuck into a hearty meal of Apple earnings, and this week's Capital One hack. Raise your hand if you're affected! Finally our beloved hosts talk their way into a third topic, and it's William Shatner's reactions to Outlander shipping, which really comes out of left field.

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Six Colors on Twitter: "iPhone revenue: still huge, but down for third straight quarter..."
The iPhone now makes up less than half of Apple’s business - The Verge
Apple Arcade - Apple
Massive Capital One breach exposes personal info of 100 million Americans - The Verge
A Hacker Stole Capital One Data on 106 Million Customers, and the FBI Says She Tweeted About It
Paige Thompson, Suspect in Capital One Data Breach, Left a Trail Online - The New York Times
Paige Thompson, Capital One hacker suspect, left a digital trail - The Washington Post
‘I’m Never Coming Back,’ the Woman at the Center of the Capital One Heist Warned Friends - The New York Times
The TV drama Outlander. A fantasy relationship. William Shatner. And the online fan war that unites them all. - Vox
William Shatner: My Problem With Twitter's Verified Accounts
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237: A First! Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it's … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! We're still workshopping the sound effects on that one. But what about those rumored new iPhones, eh? Then, it's all the trailers Simone didn't watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys. Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/237 http://relay.fm/rocket/237 A First! 237 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it's … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! Then, it's all the trailers Simone didn't watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys. Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it's … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! Then, it's all the trailers Simone didn't watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys. clean 4402 Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it's … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! We're still workshopping the sound effects on that one. But what about those rumored new iPhones, eh? Then, it's all the trailers Simone didn't watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys.

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The Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con drift problem, explained - The Verge
Joy-Con Drift Is Becoming A Real Problem On The Switch
Nintendo will reportedly fix Joy-Con drift for free, even out of warranty - The Verge
Joy-Con drift leads to class-action lawsuit against Nintendo - Polygon
Baba Is You review: one of the best puzzle games in years - Polygon
Mario Maker 2 is the perfect game for the age of YouTube and Twitch - Polygon
Apple to release three 'iPhone 11' models this fall- 9to5Mac
This year’s iPhone should be the last with Lightning - The Verge
Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C)
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236: We're Riled Up FaceApp is back and (maybe) sending your photos to spies, Zoom stepped in it, and the myth of the 10x Engineer. Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/236 http://relay.fm/rocket/236 We're Riled Up 236 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort FaceApp is back and (maybe) sending your photos to spies, Zoom stepped in it, and the myth of the 10x Engineer. FaceApp is back and (maybe) sending your photos to spies, Zoom stepped in it, and the myth of the 10x Engineer. clean 3663 FaceApp is back and (maybe) sending your photos to spies, Zoom stepped in it, and the myth of the 10x Engineer.

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FaceApp is back and so are privacy concerns - The Verge
Democrats call for FaceApp to be investigated because it comes from Russia - The Verge
Zoom Zero Day: 4+ Million Webcams & maybe an RCE? Just get them to visit your website!
Serious Zoom security flaw could let websites hijack Mac cameras - The Verge
Response to Video-On Concern - Zoom Blog
Daring Fireball: Apple Is Sending Out Another Silent Update To Fix the Webcam Flaw in Zoom’s Partner Apps
Shekhar Kirani on Twitter: "10x engineers ..."
Brianna Wu on Twitter: "@skirani I don’t like your thread for many reasons ..."
1x Engineer
GitHub - cutenode/1x.engineer: The official website of 1x Engineers around the world
We fired our top talent. Best decision we ever made.
Episode 68: The Rise of the Cloud-First Generation with Christina Warren | Screaming in the Cloud
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235: Farewell, MacBook Apple has killed off the 12-inch MacBook, may it rest in peace. Meanwhile, Nintendo has introduced a new baby Switch for babies, called the Switch Lite! Finally, the new Charlie's Angels movie looks rad as hell. Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/235 http://relay.fm/rocket/235 Farewell, MacBook 235 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Apple has killed off the 12-inch MacBook, may it rest in peace. Meanwhile, Nintendo has introduced a new baby Switch for babies, called the Switch Lite! Finally, the new Charlie's Angels movie looks rad as hell. Apple has killed off the 12-inch MacBook, may it rest in peace. Meanwhile, Nintendo has introduced a new baby Switch for babies, called the Switch Lite! Finally, the new Charlie's Angels movie looks rad as hell. clean 2963 Apple has killed off the 12-inch MacBook, may it rest in peace. Meanwhile, Nintendo has introduced a new baby Switch for babies, called the Switch Lite! Finally, the new Charlie's Angels movie looks rad as hell.

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Apple has made shopping for MacBooks simple again - The Verge
Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels
Kuo: Apple to include new scissor switch keyboard in 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro - 9to5Mac
Nintendo Switch Lite: price, specs, release date, Pokémon console, more - Polygon
Nintendo says the Switch Lite isn’t going to replace the 3DS - The Verge
Nintendo Switch Lite announced: cheaper, smaller Switch launches Sept. - Polygon
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234: What Did We Say About Rocket Rules Rocket rules apply, both to Jony Ive leaving Apple, and Simone being at San Diego Comic-Con! Also, we discuss Vice's article about Google Jigsaw's troubled inner workings, and the latest drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 15:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/234 http://relay.fm/rocket/234 What Did We Say About Rocket Rules 234 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket rules apply, both to Jony Ive leaving Apple, and Simone being at San Diego Comic-Con! Also, we discuss Vice's article about Google Jigsaw's troubled inner workings, and the latest drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun. Rocket rules apply, both to Jony Ive leaving Apple, and Simone being at San Diego Comic-Con! Also, we discuss Vice's article about Google Jigsaw's troubled inner workings, and the latest drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun. clean 4365 Rocket rules apply, both to Jony Ive leaving Apple, and Simone being at San Diego Comic-Con! Also, we discuss Vice's article about Google Jigsaw's troubled inner workings, and the latest drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun.

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Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple | WIRED
Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple, but His Departure Started Long Ago - WSJ
Google’s Jigsaw Was Supposed to Save the Internet. Behind the Scenes, It Became a Toxic Mess - VICE
Taylor Swift Vs. Scooter Braun: Inside the Big Machine-Ithaca Deal – Variety
Subscribe to read | Financial Times
What Is Taylor Swift’s Endgame in the Big Machine Battle? – Variety
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233: Apple Rumor Klaxon On this episode of Rocket you'll be able to beta test our new Apple Rumor klaxon (patented). Yep, we're talking about the ARM-based Mac rumors! Next up, there's a new Raspberry Pi model out there and everyone is excited. Lastly, what would 2019 be without another grim workplace story? This week it's Jason Schreier's report on the QA team with Treyarch. Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/233 http://relay.fm/rocket/233 Apple Rumor Klaxon 233 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort On this episode of Rocket you'll be able to beta test our new Apple Rumor klaxon (patented). Yep, we're talking about the ARM-based Mac rumors! Next up, there's a new Raspberry Pi model out there and everyone is excited. On this episode of Rocket you'll be able to beta test our new Apple Rumor klaxon (patented). Yep, we're talking about the ARM-based Mac rumors! Next up, there's a new Raspberry Pi model out there and everyone is excited. clean 2796 On this episode of Rocket you'll be able to beta test our new Apple Rumor klaxon (patented). Yep, we're talking about the ARM-based Mac rumors! Next up, there's a new Raspberry Pi model out there and everyone is excited. Lastly, what would 2019 be without another grim workplace story? This week it's Jason Schreier's report on the QA team with Treyarch.

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Apple Hires ARM's Lead CPU Architect Amid Rumors of ARM-Based Macs as Early as 2020 - MacRumors
The Raspberry Pi 4 launch site runs on a Pi 4 cluster | Ars Technica
Raspberry Pi 4 on sale now from $35 - Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi 4 Review: The New Gold Standard for Single-Board Computing - Tom's Hardware
The Human Cost Of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
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232: Centralizing Decentralized Currency Simone is back, just in time to discuss Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, and its implications for the global financial system. Yay! Then, a cute refresh on PowerPoint and Excel. FInally, the Spice Girl drama that was laid to rest after 20 years. Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/232 http://relay.fm/rocket/232 Centralizing Decentralized Currency 232 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is back, just in time to discuss Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, and its implications for the global financial system. Yay! Then, a cute refresh on PowerPoint and Excel. FInally, the Spice Girl drama that was laid to rest after 20 years. Simone is back, just in time to discuss Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, and its implications for the global financial system. Yay! Then, a cute refresh on PowerPoint and Excel. FInally, the Spice Girl drama that was laid to rest after 20 years. clean 3003 Simone is back, just in time to discuss Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, and its implications for the global financial system. Yay! Then, a cute refresh on PowerPoint and Excel. FInally, the Spice Girl drama that was laid to rest after 20 years.

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Facebook prepares to shake up the finance world | Revue
Facebook’s cryptocurrency has a trust problem - The Verge
Facebook’s Calibra is a secret weapon for monetizing its new cryptocurrency - The Verge
Excel for iPhone now lets you take a picture of a spreadsheet and import it - The Verge
PowerPoint will listen to rehearsals to help you stop swearing and stuttering - The Verge
Geri says sorry for leaving the Spice Girls 21 years ago / Twitter
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231: The Planet is on Fire It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so we wanted to talk about stuff we like and not stuff that makes us angry. This week, Bri and Christina cover E3 2019 -- and they don’t even get into all the news, there was just that much of it. They also talk about the spate of amazing summer TV on the air right now and finally, discuss the current career renaissance of Keanu Reeves. Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/231 http://relay.fm/rocket/231 The Planet is on Fire 231 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so we wanted to talk about stuff we like and not stuff that makes us angry. This week, Bri and Christina cover E3 2019 -- and they don’t even get into all the news, there was just that much of it. It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so we wanted to talk about stuff we like and not stuff that makes us angry. This week, Bri and Christina cover E3 2019 -- and they don’t even get into all the news, there was just that much of it. clean 4217 It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so we wanted to talk about stuff we like and not stuff that makes us angry. This week, Bri and Christina cover E3 2019 -- and they don’t even get into all the news, there was just that much of it. They also talk about the spate of amazing summer TV on the air right now and finally, discuss the current career renaissance of Keanu Reeves.

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A closer look at Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s ultra-realistic characters - Polygon
Final Fantasy 8 Remastered coming to PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One - Polygon
E3 2019 press conference livestreams, trailers, and news - Polygon
Nintendo at E3 2019: Animal Crossing Switch details and Smash Bros. DLC characters - Polygon
Konami Announces The Turbografx-16 Mini
Xbox at E3 2019: the biggest announcements, trailers, and games - Polygon
Best Upcoming New TV Shows in Summer 2019
Marvel's Jessica Jones | Netflix Official Site
PSA: The Original Run of Veronica Mars Hits Hulu July 1st
Big Little Lies - Official Website for the HBO Series - HBO.com
Keanu Reeves Showered With Praise For Basic Human Decency
Keanu Reeves Was ‘Blown Away’ By Fan Reaction to E3 Appearance – Variety
Xbox E3 2019: Microsoft Went To Extreme Lengths To Keep Keanu Reeves A Secret At Its Press Conference
E3 2019: Keanu Reeves Plays An Important Role In Cyberpunk 2077's Story
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230: Buy Christina a Mac Pro This week, Bri and Christina cover WWDC, which includes the new Mac Pro, iOS 13, iPad OS, SwiftUI and more. YouTube did bad things but rather than talk about that, we focused on the finer things in life, like Xbox’s new body spray. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/230 http://relay.fm/rocket/230 Buy Christina a Mac Pro 230 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Bri and Christina cover WWDC, which includes the new Mac Pro, iOS 13, iPad OS, SwiftUI and more. YouTube did bad things but rather than talk about that, we focused on the finer things in life, like Xbox’s new body spray. This week, Bri and Christina cover WWDC, which includes the new Mac Pro, iOS 13, iPad OS, SwiftUI and more. YouTube did bad things but rather than talk about that, we focused on the finer things in life, like Xbox’s new body spray. clean 3966 This week, Bri and Christina cover WWDC, which includes the new Mac Pro, iOS 13, iPad OS, SwiftUI and more. YouTube did bad things but rather than talk about that, we focused on the finer things in life, like Xbox’s new body spray.

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Mac Pro - Apple
Why Apple’s Expensive Monitor Is Worth It | Fstoppers
Apple WWDC 2019: the 9 biggest moments - The Verge
Apple iPadOS for iPad: new home screen, multitasking improvements, and more - The Verge
Apple unveils new macOS update with iPad apps - The Verge
Apple Developer
Microsoft is making Xbox body wash - The Verge
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229: Infrastructure Weak This week! An update on Huawei, and more depressing news out of Facebook as a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi sparks content and conversation. Next, a tiny yellow handheld called Playdate is getting tech-lovers hyped up! And finally, we would've talked about Pokemon Sleep… if reviews of the Millenium Falcon ride at Disneyland Galaxy's Edge hadn't dropped. Thu, 30 May 2019 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/229 http://relay.fm/rocket/229 Infrastructure Weak 229 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week! An update on Huawei, and more depressing news out of Facebook as a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi sparks content and conversation. Next, a tiny yellow handheld called Playdate is getting tech-lovers hyped up! This week! An update on Huawei, and more depressing news out of Facebook as a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi sparks content and conversation. Next, a tiny yellow handheld called Playdate is getting tech-lovers hyped up! clean 3228 This week! An update on Huawei, and more depressing news out of Facebook as a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi sparks content and conversation. Next, a tiny yellow handheld called Playdate is getting tech-lovers hyped up! And finally, we would've talked about Pokemon Sleep… if reviews of the Millenium Falcon ride at Disneyland Galaxy's Edge hadn't dropped.

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Huawei Revs Up Its U.S. Lawsuit, With the Media in Mind - The New York Times
Facebook should do more to stop malicious propaganda videos - The Verge
Why the Slowed-Down Pelosi Video Isn't Fake to Facebook - The Atlantic
Panic’s new handheld games device Playdate looks adorable & innovative - Polygon
Daring Fireball: Playdate
Playdate & the LA Zine Fest, weird games, and what it means for “Playdate” to lose its name…
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run review: Star Wars Land’s ride wows - Polygon
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228: Piece of Dust Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest is freakin' awesome and there's no reason not to buy one if you want untethered VR. Thu, 23 May 2019 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/228 http://relay.fm/rocket/228 Piece of Dust 228 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest. Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest. clean 2913 Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest is freakin' awesome and there's no reason not to buy one if you want untethered VR.

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The case against Huawei, explained - The Verge
Microsoft stays silent on potential Huawei Windows ban - The Verge
ARM cuts ties with Huawei, threatening future chip designs - The Verge
The Trump administration owes the public answers about its restrictions on Huawei - The Washington Post
Apple’s new MacBook keyboard fix is reassuring and worrying at the same time - The Verge
Apple tweaks its troubled MacBook keyboard design, expands repair program - The Verge
Apple updates top-end MacBook Pros with tweaked keyboard and faster processors - The Verge
Oculus Quest review: Virtual reality no longer needs a PC - Polygon
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227: Hot Terminal Christina and Simone discuss last week's Microsoft Build. Then, the Apple v. Pepper lawsuit has moved into the next stage… what'll happen? A new vulnerability in Intel chips has been discovered and fixed. And finally, it wouldn't be a Simone and Christina show without some YouTuber drama. Thu, 16 May 2019 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/227 http://relay.fm/rocket/227 Hot Terminal 227 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone discuss last week's Microsoft Build. Then, the Apple v. Pepper lawsuit has moved into the next stage… what'll happen? A new vulnerability in Intel chips has been discovered and fixed. Christina and Simone discuss last week's Microsoft Build. Then, the Apple v. Pepper lawsuit has moved into the next stage… what'll happen? A new vulnerability in Intel chips has been discovered and fixed. clean 3854 Christina and Simone discuss last week's Microsoft Build. Then, the Apple v. Pepper lawsuit has moved into the next stage… what'll happen? A new vulnerability in Intel chips has been discovered and fixed. And finally, it wouldn't be a Simone and Christina show without some YouTuber drama.

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How Apple’s Supreme Court loss could change the way you buy apps - The Verge
New secret-spilling flaw affects almost every Intel chip since 2011 | TechCrunch
James Charles, From ‘CoverBoy’ to Canceled - The New York Times
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226: Oppression Team Brianna and Simone tackle Facebook's developer conference, F8, as well as Google I/O. Last up, Bri promotes the latest and greatest Kickstarter scam. Thu, 09 May 2019 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/226 http://relay.fm/rocket/226 Oppression Team 226 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone tackle Facebook's developer conference, F8, as well as Google I/O. Last up, Bri promotes the latest and greatest Kickstarter scam. Brianna and Simone tackle Facebook's developer conference, F8, as well as Google I/O. Last up, Bri promotes the latest and greatest Kickstarter scam. clean 3613 Brianna and Simone tackle Facebook's developer conference, F8, as well as Google I/O. Last up, Bri promotes the latest and greatest Kickstarter scam.

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The 8 biggest announcements from the Google I/O 2019 keynote - The Verge
Android Auto gets a big UI revamp | Ars Technica
Google will soon let you auto-delete your location tracking data - The Verge
Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera - The Verge
Google announces the Nest Hub Max, a new home device with a camera - The Verge
Human Contact Is Now a Luxury Good - The New York Times
Android Q’s Live Caption feature adds real-time subtitles to any video you watch - The Verge
Facebook dating: ‘secret crushes’ feature lets you can see which friends are thirsting after you - The Verge
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225: I've Got A Dog Clicker The future promises quantum computing and vertical TVs, but do they matter? Then Anna Delvey and T-Pain. Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/225 http://relay.fm/rocket/225 I've Got A Dog Clicker 225 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The future promises quantum computing and vertical TVs, but do they matter? Then Anna Delvey and T-Pain. The future promises quantum computing and vertical TVs, but do they matter? Then Anna Delvey and T-Pain. clean 4036 The future promises quantum computing and vertical TVs, but do they matter? Then Anna Delvey and T-Pain.

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Fear the Man in the Middle? This company wants to sell quantum key distribution | Ars Technica
Samsung thinks millennials want vertical TVs - The Verge
‘Anna Delvey,’ Fake Heiress: 7 Bizarre Highlights From Her Trial - The New York Times
Fake Heiress Who Swindled N.Y.’s Elite Is Found Guilty - The New York Times
T-Pain gives Dark Souls a second chance - YouTube
Microsoft Build 2019 Developer Conference May 6-8 Seattle, WA
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224: Conspiracy Entrepreneurs The Rocket Rule is not a conspiracy. This week we discuss Samsung's FOLD FIASCO, which happened a few days after we recorded Rocket last week, sad face. Then Anna Merlan, author of Republic of Lies, joins us to talk about conspiracy theories and their rise in popularity! Finally, it's the Game Boy's 30th Anniversary. We're old! Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/224 http://relay.fm/rocket/224 Conspiracy Entrepreneurs 224 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Rocket Rule is not a conspiracy. This week we discuss Samsung's FOLD FIASCO, which happened a few days after we recorded Rocket last week, sad face. The Rocket Rule is not a conspiracy. This week we discuss Samsung's FOLD FIASCO, which happened a few days after we recorded Rocket last week, sad face. clean 3972 The Rocket Rule is not a conspiracy. This week we discuss Samsung's FOLD FIASCO, which happened a few days after we recorded Rocket last week, sad face. Then Anna Merlan, author of Republic of Lies, joins us to talk about conspiracy theories and their rise in popularity! Finally, it's the Game Boy's 30th Anniversary. We're old!

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Samsung Galaxy Fold review: broken dream - The Verge
Samsung Delays Release of Galaxy Fold Smartphone - WSJ
Galaxy Fold review: A lot of money for a prototype
Samsung Delays the Release of Its Galaxy Fold Smartphone | WIRED
Anna Merlan's 'Republic of Lies' Explores Society's Fixation With Conspiracy Theories : NPR
The 30 greatest Game Boy games - Polygon
Gameboy Advance GBA & DS English translation by GameBoyFanBoy
Custom Modded Gameboys and Unique Gaming by gamechangermods
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223: Aunt Becky is Going to Jail This week, Simone is off in LA being fabulous, so Bri and Christina take over the show. After some quick follow-up to last week’s show, Christina and Bri discuss the early responses to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold. Surprisingly, reviewer’s don’t hate it. Christina still says she’s not buying one. She’s probably lying. Then, they tackle the highs and lows of science. The high: we got an image of a black hole! The low: one of the scientists on the team that achieved this feat was harassed off the internet. Because the internet. Bri and Christina then segue to talk about rumors of a Microsoft Surface AirPods competitor, and chat about how they use AirPods and wireless earbuds in general. And finally, two of our favorite crooked celebrities, Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) and Allison Mack are back in the news and totally going to jail. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/223 http://relay.fm/rocket/223 Aunt Becky is Going to Jail 223 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Simone is off in LA being fabulous, so Bri and Christina take over the show. After some quick follow-up to last week’s show, Christina and Bri discuss the early responses to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold and an image of a black hole. This week, Simone is off in LA being fabulous, so Bri and Christina take over the show. After some quick follow-up to last week’s show, Christina and Bri discuss the early responses to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold and an image of a black hole. clean 4092 This week, Simone is off in LA being fabulous, so Bri and Christina take over the show. After some quick follow-up to last week’s show, Christina and Bri discuss the early responses to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold. Surprisingly, reviewer’s don’t hate it. Christina still says she’s not buying one. She’s probably lying. Then, they tackle the highs and lows of science. The high: we got an image of a black hole! The low: one of the scientists on the team that achieved this feat was harassed off the internet. Because the internet. Bri and Christina then segue to talk about rumors of a Microsoft Surface AirPods competitor, and chat about how they use AirPods and wireless earbuds in general. And finally, two of our favorite crooked celebrities, Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) and Allison Mack are back in the news and totally going to jail.

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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Fold: more than just a concept - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Still some creases to iron out - The Washington Post
Samsung Galaxy Fold First Look: Hands On With the Folding Phone | WIRED
Damn, Could the Samsung Galaxy Fold Be Worth It?
How Katie Bouman Accidentally Became the Face of the Black Hole Project - The New York Times
Trolls are harassing a scientist who helped photograph a black hole - The Verge
Microsoft could take on Apple’s AirPods with wireless Surface earbuds - The Verge
Powerbeats Pro - Beats by Dre
Lori Loughlin Pleads Not Guilty In College Cheating Scandal : NPR
Allison Mack of ‘Smallville’ Pleads Guilty in Case of Nxivm ‘Sex Cult’ Where Women Were Branded - The New York Times
Escaping NXIVM | CBC News
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222: The Cursed Episode This week Christina joins Simone in New York for a boatload of technical problems (more than you even know), but also a discussion about Australia's legislation to criminalize social media platform owners for violent video content. Then Brianna interviews fellow Relay member Dan Moren about his new book, The Bayern Agenda! Finally, Christina has been reading Ladies Who Punch, a tell-all book about The View, and we're rehashing the Barbara Walters vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck fight like ten years later. Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/222 http://relay.fm/rocket/222 The Cursed Episode 222 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Christina joins Simone in New York for a boatload of technical problems (more than you even know), but also a discussion about Australia's legislation to criminalize social media platform owners for violent video content. This week Christina joins Simone in New York for a boatload of technical problems (more than you even know), but also a discussion about Australia's legislation to criminalize social media platform owners for violent video content. clean 2463 This week Christina joins Simone in New York for a boatload of technical problems (more than you even know), but also a discussion about Australia's legislation to criminalize social media platform owners for violent video content. Then Brianna interviews fellow Relay member Dan Moren about his new book, The Bayern Agenda! Finally, Christina has been reading Ladies Who Punch, a tell-all book about The View, and we're rehashing the Barbara Walters vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck fight like ten years later.

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Australia could jail social media execs for showing violence - The Washington Post
Cover story and Q&A | Dan Moren
Amazon.com: Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of "The View" eBook: Ramin Setoodeh: Kindle Store
'F--- That!' Elisabeth Hasselbeck Backstage Meltdown on 'The View' Leaks Online - YouTube
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221: Janties! DO YOU KNOW THE GOSPEL OF JANTIES? Well, you will. Then we're covering Jason Schreier's barn-burner of a story on Bioware's flawed Anthem development. Next up, details about the Apple Card have been dissected on TechCrunch and some hosts may have changed their opinions. Finally, does the HBO documentary on Theranos measure up against the stiff competition of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and The Dropout by Rebecca Jarvis? Find out! Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/221 http://relay.fm/rocket/221 Janties! 221 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We're covering Jason Schreier's barn-burner of a story on Bioware's flawed Anthem development. Next up, details about the Apple Card have been dissected on TechCrunch and some hosts may have changed their opinions. We're covering Jason Schreier's barn-burner of a story on Bioware's flawed Anthem development. Next up, details about the Apple Card have been dissected on TechCrunch and some hosts may have changed their opinions. clean 4420 DO YOU KNOW THE GOSPEL OF JANTIES? Well, you will. Then we're covering Jason Schreier's barn-burner of a story on Bioware's flawed Anthem development. Next up, details about the Apple Card have been dissected on TechCrunch and some hosts may have changed their opinions. Finally, does the HBO documentary on Theranos measure up against the stiff competition of Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and The Dropout by Rebecca Jarvis? Find out!

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Denim underwear is riling up Twitter. Would you wear $300 'janties'?
How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong
Bioware, the press is not your enemy - Polygon
How Apple Card works | TechCrunch
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley | Documentaries | HBO
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220: She's in Dubai Nothing will stop Christina from talking about the Apple Event, not even an 8-hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean. We cover Apple's credit card, Apple News+, the new Apple TV ideas and also Apple Arcade. Next, what is Europe doing with its internet laws? Ridiculous things. Finally, the Spice Girls are back in the news for the best reason possible. Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/220 http://relay.fm/rocket/220 She's in Dubai 220 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Nothing will stop Christina from talking about the Apple Event, not even an 8-hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean. We cover Apple's credit card, Apple News+, the new Apple TV ideas and also Apple Arcade. Nothing will stop Christina from talking about the Apple Event, not even an 8-hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean. We cover Apple's credit card, Apple News+, the new Apple TV ideas and also Apple Arcade. clean 4015 Nothing will stop Christina from talking about the Apple Event, not even an 8-hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean. We cover Apple's credit card, Apple News+, the new Apple TV ideas and also Apple Arcade. Next, what is Europe doing with its internet laws? Ridiculous things. Finally, the Spice Girls are back in the news for the best reason possible.

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Apple TV Plus: all the news on Apple’s streaming service - The Verge
Everything we know so far about how the Apple Card works - The Verge
Apple News Plus is a fine way to read magazines, but a disappointment to anyone wishing for a real boost for the news business » Nieman Journalism Lab
Apple launches $9.99 Apple News Plus with more than 300 magazines - The Verge
Apple Arcade wants to slay the free-to-play monster iOS helped create - The Verge
Apple Arcade has game developers excited, but questions remain - The Verge
Apple TV+ makes Facebook Watch look like a joke | TechCrunch
Apple announces Apple TV Plus video subscription service - The Verge
EU’s Parliament Signs Off on Disastrous Internet Law: What Happens Next? | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Europe is splitting the internet into three - The Verge
Europe’s controversial overhaul of online copyright receives final approval - The Verge
Mel B Is Going to Single-Handedly Sell Out This Spice Girls Stadium Tour, Huh? | Vanity Fair
Simone de Rochefort @ PAX EAST! on Twitter: "Please believe that this will be less of an organized fan event and more of us hanging out in a bar waiting for people to say hi"
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219: Banjo Is Free All the GDC and Apple news is hitting hard this week! There are new iPads, new AirPods, and Stadia, Google's new streaming service! Bri is at GDC and she has her eye on some upcoming games. Lastly, Netflix is in the news for cancelling beloved sitcom One Day At A Time. Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/219 http://relay.fm/rocket/219 Banjo Is Free 219 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort All the GDC and Apple news is hitting hard this week! There are new iPads, new AirPods, and Stadia, Google's new streaming service! Bri is at GDC and she has her eye on some upcoming games. All the GDC and Apple news is hitting hard this week! There are new iPads, new AirPods, and Stadia, Google's new streaming service! Bri is at GDC and she has her eye on some upcoming games. clean 3414 All the GDC and Apple news is hitting hard this week! There are new iPads, new AirPods, and Stadia, Google's new streaming service! Bri is at GDC and she has her eye on some upcoming games. Lastly, Netflix is in the news for cancelling beloved sitcom One Day At A Time.

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Tavi Gevinson Tweets Elizabeth Holmes Impression: VIDEO
Today’s AirPods launch underscores Apple’s latest AirPower misfire - The Verge
Apple's clever (and kind of risky) plan to dominate the week before its big event
Apple launches 10.5-inch iPad Air and iPad mini with Pencil support
Apple updates 21.5 and 27-inch iMacs with six-core Intel processors
Apple requires all new apps and updates to support iPhone XS Max and new iPad Pro from March 27 - 9to5Mac
Apple is jumping into streaming video with a huge library of shows and films - The Verge
Google announces Stadia, a new game streaming platform - Polygon
Netflix’s Show Cancellations: The Metrics Behind the Heartbreaks – Variety
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218: Side Door What a busy and marvelous week. Senator Warren made a policy proposal on Medium to break up companies that, like Amazon and Apple, make over 25 billion dollars and sell apps on platforms they control. You know we have things to say about that. Next, a review of Samsung's smaller phone, the S10E. And finally, the college scam you've all been waiting for. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/218 http://relay.fm/rocket/218 Side Door 218 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort What a busy and marvelous week. Senator Warren made a policy proposal on Medium to break up companies that, like Amazon and Apple, make over 25 billion dollars and sell apps on platforms they control. You know we have things to say about that. What a busy and marvelous week. Senator Warren made a policy proposal on Medium to break up companies that, like Amazon and Apple, make over 25 billion dollars and sell apps on platforms they control. You know we have things to say about that. clean 3824 What a busy and marvelous week. Senator Warren made a policy proposal on Medium to break up companies that, like Amazon and Apple, make over 25 billion dollars and sell apps on platforms they control. You know we have things to say about that. Next, a review of Samsung's smaller phone, the S10E. And finally, the college scam you've all been waiting for.

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Elizabeth Warren's break-up plan for Amazon, Facebook could be the dawn of a new era of antitrust reform
Elizabeth Warren wants to break up Apple, too - The Verge
Where Warren’s Wrong – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Here’s how we can break up Big Tech – Team Warren – Medium
The Case - Time to Play Fair
Facebook’s Data Deals Are Under Criminal Investigation - The New York Times
Samsung Galaxy S10E review: short, not shortchanged - The Verge
Everything to Know About the College Cheating Scam
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217: Rogue One Two Brianna and Simone GO ROGUE. We're talking about the general state of living games — games that provide their publishers with revenue until the next big thing comes out. Then, Brianna chats with genuine futurist Amy Webb about her new book and the AI of the future. Finally, YouTube tackles, not for the first time, its problems with child exploitation. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/217 http://relay.fm/rocket/217 Rogue One Two 217 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone talk about the general state of living games. Then, Brianna chats with genuine futurist Amy Webb about her new book and the AI of the future. Finally, YouTube tackles, not for the first time, its problems with child exploitation. Brianna and Simone talk about the general state of living games. Then, Brianna chats with genuine futurist Amy Webb about her new book and the AI of the future. Finally, YouTube tackles, not for the first time, its problems with child exploitation. clean 4518 Brianna and Simone GO ROGUE. We're talking about the general state of living games — games that provide their publishers with revenue until the next big thing comes out. Then, Brianna chats with genuine futurist Amy Webb about her new book and the AI of the future. Finally, YouTube tackles, not for the first time, its problems with child exploitation.

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Anthem’s story design doesn’t live up to BioWare’s standards - Polygon
Anthem players say the game is crashing their PS4s - Polygon
Fallout 76 is a clown fiesta of a game, and that’s why I keep coming back - Polygon
Amazon.com: The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity eBook: Amy Webb: Kindle Store
YouTube is disabling comments on almost all videos featuring children - The Verge
YouTube still can’t stop child predators in its comments - The Verge
YouTube Creator Blog: More updates on our actions related to the safety of minors on YouTube
Trolls are lying about child porn to try to get YouTube channels taken down - The Verge
How pinball gave video games their bad reputation - YouTube
Brianna Wu for Congress 2020
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216: We're Not Buying Them This week the show is a bad sandwich. First up, awesome tech news: Huawei and Samsung's foldable phones, and the Hololens 2! Next, the rotten meat that is Facebook's content moderation working conditions. But then we have an update on The Life of Elizabeth Holmes from Vanity Fair. Everything's coming up Rocket! Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/216 http://relay.fm/rocket/216 We're Not Buying Them 216 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week the show is a bad sandwich. First up, awesome tech news: Huawei and Samsung's foldable phones, and the Hololens 2! Next, the rotten meat that is Facebook's content moderation working conditions. This week the show is a bad sandwich. First up, awesome tech news: Huawei and Samsung's foldable phones, and the Hololens 2! Next, the rotten meat that is Facebook's content moderation working conditions. clean 4470 This week the show is a bad sandwich. First up, awesome tech news: Huawei and Samsung's foldable phones, and the Hololens 2! Next, the rotten meat that is Facebook's content moderation working conditions. But then we have an update on The Life of Elizabeth Holmes from Vanity Fair. Everything's coming up Rocket!

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Huawei Mate X hands-on: our foldable future - The Verge
Samsung’s foldable phone is the $1,980 Galaxy Fold - The Verge
HoloLens 2: inside Microsoft's new headset - YouTube
Huawei’s Mate X foldable phone is a thinner 5G rival to the Galaxy Fold - The Verge
J.Sack on Twitter: "I was a former 'Content Analyst' for over 4 years monitoring Twitter and have a few things to say about this. Thread:… https://t.co/u983YRqsdT"
Our Commitment to Our Content Reviewers | Facebook Newsroom
The secret lives of Facebook moderators in America - The Verge
The Human Toll of Protecting the Internet from the Worst of Humanity | The New Yorker
“She Never Looks Back”: Inside Elizabeth Holmes’s Final Months at Theranos | Vanity Fair
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215: Oculus Rift Tea Time Special guest Blake J. Harris joins us this episode. Blake is the author of The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, out now from HarperCollins. Tune in to learn what our SECRET SEGMENT is! Lastly, Samsung has finally revealed the Fold, their $1,980 foldable phone. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/215 http://relay.fm/rocket/215 Oculus Rift Tea Time 215 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Special guest Blake J. Harris joins us this episode. Blake is the author of The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, out now from HarperCollins. Lastly, Samsung has finally revealed the Fold. Special guest Blake J. Harris joins us this episode. Blake is the author of The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, out now from HarperCollins. Lastly, Samsung has finally revealed the Fold. clean 4524 Special guest Blake J. Harris joins us this episode. Blake is the author of The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, out now from HarperCollins. Tune in to learn what our SECRET SEGMENT is! Lastly, Samsung has finally revealed the Fold, their $1,980 foldable phone.

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An Excerpt from The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality by Blake J. Harris - IGN
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214: The 24th Time Zone Christina is in AUSTRALIA for Microsoft Ignite! Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is all over the news and it's time for a serious discussion of cybersecurity and nudes. Next up, Apple's proposed Apple News paid tier seems like a bum deal for publishers! Lastly, it's the 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy 8, a game that maybe isn't as bad as it's supposed to be. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/214 http://relay.fm/rocket/214 The 24th Time Zone 214 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort v\Christina is in AUSTRALIA for Microsoft Ignite! Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is all over the news and it's time for a serious discussion of cybersecurity and nudes. Next up, Apple's proposed Apple News paid tier seems like a bum deal for publishers! v\Christina is in AUSTRALIA for Microsoft Ignite! Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is all over the news and it's time for a serious discussion of cybersecurity and nudes. Next up, Apple's proposed Apple News paid tier seems like a bum deal for publishers! clean 3752 Christina is in AUSTRALIA for Microsoft Ignite! Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is all over the news and it's time for a serious discussion of cybersecurity and nudes. Next up, Apple's proposed Apple News paid tier seems like a bum deal for publishers! Lastly, it's the 20th Anniversary of Final Fantasy 8, a game that maybe isn't as bad as it's supposed to be.

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Bezos, National Enquirer Story Raises Cybersecurity Questions - YouTube
Jeff Bezos made Medium cool for once - The Verge
Jeff Bezos investigation finds Lauren Sanchez’s brother leaked information to Enquirer, source says - Los Angeles Times
Apple’s new deal for journalism should send publishers running - The Verge
Publishers Chafe at Apple’s Terms for Subscription News Service - WSJ
Why I’m still thinking about Final Fantasy 8, 20 years later - Polygon
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213: Our Favorite Things Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. She's the resident expert, producing and hosting the podcast The Dropout for ABC. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple, as Deirdre O'Brien takes over a SVP of Retail + People. Then, the SS7 exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe. Finally Christina, Brianna, and Simone also discuss the massive media layoffs that hit this month. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/213 http://relay.fm/rocket/213 Our Favorite Things 213 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple and the exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe. Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple and the exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe. clean 5190 Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. She's the resident expert, producing and hosting the podcast The Dropout for ABC. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple, as Deirdre O'Brien takes over a SVP of Retail + People. Then, the SS7 exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe. Finally Christina, Brianna, and Simone also discuss the massive media layoffs that hit this month.

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The Dropout by ABC News on Apple Podcasts
How Elizabeth Holmes sold the idea of Theranos to employees, investors: Nightline Part 1/2 - YouTube
Carolina Milanesi on Twitter
Retail is broken. Angela Ahrendts has a plan
Angela Ahrendts departing Apple in April, Deirdre O’Brien named SVP of Retail + People - 9to5Mac
Criminals Are Tapping into the Phone Network Backbone to Empty Bank Accounts - Motherboard
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212: Tiny Screws Jeff Hwang rejoins us to discuss Apple's troubling week. A FaceTime bug allows users to eavesdrop in group calls, and a New York Times report details the company's difficulties manufacturing the Mac Pro on American soil. Finally, the Resident Evil 2 remake is OUT and Bri is LOVING IT. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/212 http://relay.fm/rocket/212 Tiny Screws 212 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Jeff Hwang rejoins us to discuss Apple's troubling week. A FaceTime bug allows users to eavesdrop in group calls, and a New York Times report details the company's difficulties manufacturing the Mac Pro on American soil. Jeff Hwang rejoins us to discuss Apple's troubling week. A FaceTime bug allows users to eavesdrop in group calls, and a New York Times report details the company's difficulties manufacturing the Mac Pro on American soil. clean 4419 Jeff Hwang rejoins us to discuss Apple's troubling week. A FaceTime bug allows users to eavesdrop in group calls, and a New York Times report details the company's difficulties manufacturing the Mac Pro on American soil. Finally, the Resident Evil 2 remake is OUT and Bri is LOVING IT.

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Apple sales revenue fell billions in China, wiping out other gains - The Verge
Serious FaceTime bug allows you to listen remotely before anyone answers — Apple to fix ‘later this week’ - The Verge
How Apple could miss a privacy-invading FaceTime security flaw - The Verge
A Tiny Screw Shows Why iPhones Won’t Be ‘Assembled in U.S.A.’ - The New York Times
Resident Evil 2 review: The new world of survival horror - Polygon
How Resident Evil 2 fell apart, then became one of Capcom’s biggest hits - Polygon
Resident Evil 2 review - The Verge
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211: Suckville 9 to 5 Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn't good. Finally, we've all had a chance to watch both Fyre Festival documentaries. Find out what we think! Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/211 http://relay.fm/rocket/211 Suckville 9 to 5 211 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn't good. Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn't good. clean 3623 Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn't good. Finally, we've all had a chance to watch both Fyre Festival documentaries. Find out what we think!

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Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge
Xiaomi’s folding phone is the best we’ve seen so far - The Verge
Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird | WIRED
No, Nest Cams are not being hacked to issue fake nuclear bomb threats - The Verge
Fyre Fight: The Inside Story of How We Got Two Warring Fyre Festival Documentaries in the Same Week - The Ringer
What Happened To Andy King After Fyre Festival? The Event Producer Has Some New Ventures
Bahamian Caterer Wants Ja-Rule To Cut The Check If He’s Really Sorry For Fyre Festival Fiasco - Essence
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210: Foldable Phone Future The gang is back with a quick update on Tesla and electric cars, and the sexiest tech news of the year. Next, a discussion on patent law and the FTC's suit against Qualcomm. And last but not least, there are not one, but two Fyre Festival documentaries, proving that the world might actually be okay. Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/210 http://relay.fm/rocket/210 Foldable Phone Future 210 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The gang is back with a quick update on Tesla and electric cars, and the sexiest tech news of the year. Next, a discussion on patent law and the FTC's suit against Qualcomm. The gang is back with a quick update on Tesla and electric cars, and the sexiest tech news of the year. Next, a discussion on patent law and the FTC's suit against Qualcomm. clean 4161 The gang is back with a quick update on Tesla and electric cars, and the sexiest tech news of the year. Next, a discussion on patent law and the FTC's suit against Qualcomm. And last but not least, there are not one, but two Fyre Festival documentaries, proving that the world might actually be okay.

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Tesla's influence grows as automakers roll out electric-vehicle plans
Ford: We're going to make F-Series all-electric
Return of the Razr—With a Foldable Screen and $1,500 Price - WSJ
Qualcomm Casting Intel as Hypocrite Backfires in FTC Trial - Bloomberg
Qualcomm-FTC lawsuit: Everything you need to know - CNET
FTC rests case against Qualcomm, arguing it's a monopoly in mobile chips - CNET
Fyre Fight: The Inside Story of How We Got Two Warring Fyre Festival Documentaries in the Same Week - The Ringer
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209: Pepsi is Not a Sponsor of This Podcast Friend of the pod Jeff Hwang is back to talk with Brianna and Christina about some of the best -- and worst -- products from CES 2019, including some surprising Apple news and a very frustrating controversy. Later, the gang discusses a new report into how easy it is for people to track your phone’s location and Kendall Jenner’s very brave secret. Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/209 http://relay.fm/rocket/209 Pepsi is Not a Sponsor of This Podcast 209 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort clean 4418 Friend of the pod Jeff Hwang is back to talk with Brianna and Christina about some of the best -- and worst -- products from CES 2019, including some surprising Apple news and a very frustrating controversy. Later, the gang discusses a new report into how easy it is for people to track your phone’s location and Kendall Jenner’s very brave secret.

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The Opté Wand Can Magically Erase Any Spots on Your Skin
Here are all of the TVs getting AirPlay 2 in 2019 - The Verge
CES Revoked an Award for a Female Pleasure Device for Being 'Immoral' - Motherboard
The Osé blended-orgasm machine sounds like a microrobotic marvel
Our Sex Toy Won a CES Robotics Innovation Award, then they took it back – Lora DiCarlo
Meet the Lora DiCarlo Team!
Kohler put Alexa in a toilet so Happy New Year | TechCrunch
T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T Are Selling Customers' Real-Time Location Data, And It's Falling Into the Wrong Hands
Kendall Jenner's 'Raw' Proactiv Ad Spurs Backlash On Twitter | HuffPost Life
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208: Stop Drocks The predictions are true — Apple is lowering its revenue projections due to low iPhone demand. Plus, Tesla's stocks are dropping too. It's Stockmageddon! Next, an update on pornographic deepfakes, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Not together. Fri, 04 Jan 2019 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/208 http://relay.fm/rocket/208 Stop Drocks 208 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The predictions are true — Apple is lowering its revenue projections due to low iPhone demand. Plus, Tesla's stocks are dropping too. It's Stockmageddon! Next, an update on pornographic deepfakes, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Not together. The predictions are true — Apple is lowering its revenue projections due to low iPhone demand. Plus, Tesla's stocks are dropping too. It's Stockmageddon! Next, an update on pornographic deepfakes, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Not together. clean 4419 The predictions are true — Apple is lowering its revenue projections due to low iPhone demand. Plus, Tesla's stocks are dropping too. It's Stockmageddon! Next, an update on pornographic deepfakes, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Not together.

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Apple warns on Q1 results
CNBC Now on Twitter: "EXCLUSIVE: After cutting Q1 expectations, Apple CEO Tim Cook tells CNBC that the shortfall is primarily in Greater China as trade tensions put pressure on the Chinese economy https://t.co/iOf79ebo17… https://t.co/r6Hng71o8p"
Letter from Tim Cook to Apple investors - Apple
Apple says it could miss $9 billion in iPhone sales due to weak demand - The Verge
Christina Warren on Twitter: "Alright, I’m dusting off the tech stock pundtrity cap for a proper thread re: the Apple news. I would blog this but Twitter is easier. Whatever. These incoming."
How WeChat came to rule China - The Verge
Daring Fireball: Apple’s Terrible No Good Very Bad Earnings Warning
Tesla delivered 90,700 cars in Q4, Wall Street freaks out | Ars Technica
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207: The 19th Year of 2018 The Rocket Awards for 2018 have arrived. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 23:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/207 http://relay.fm/rocket/207 The 19th Year of 2018 207 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Rocket Awards for 2018 have arrived. The Rocket Awards for 2018 have arrived. clean 3756 The Rocket Awards for 2018 have arrived.

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206: That's a Win! Christina is back from her world tour! On today's show we discuss the iPhone XR's lack of popularity, YouTube's dangerous algorithms, and a plethora of desserts including Taylor Swift's use of facial recognition (a very Rocket topic), and more! Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/206 http://relay.fm/rocket/206 That's a Win! 206 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina is back from her world tour! On today's show we discuss the iPhone XR's lack of popularity, YouTube's dangerous algorithms, and a plethora of desserts including Taylor Swift's use of facial recognition (a very Rocket topic), and more! Christina is back from her world tour! On today's show we discuss the iPhone XR's lack of popularity, YouTube's dangerous algorithms, and a plethora of desserts including Taylor Swift's use of facial recognition (a very Rocket topic), and more! clean 4785 Christina is back from her world tour! On today's show we discuss the iPhone XR's lack of popularity, YouTube's dangerous algorithms, and a plethora of desserts including Taylor Swift's use of facial recognition (a very Rocket topic), and more!

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Apple Faces Falling iPhone XR Sales
Why Apple's 40 Percent iPhone Price Cut Is a Terrible Strategy | Inc.com
Ming-Chi Kuo Says iPhone XR Demand Has Been Lower Than Expected, Slashes Shipment Estimates - MacRumors
How YouTube Built a Radicalization Machine for the Far-Right
Taylor Swift Scanned Audience With Facial Recognition Tech
Taylor Swift's Anti-Stalker Security Gets ACLU Warning
Introducing Verizon Media Group | About Verizon
PewDiePie fans hack the Wall Street Journal - The Verge
Fresh Prince’s Alfonso Ribeiro suing over Carlton Dance in Fortnite - Polygon
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205: Epic Games, Cars, and Adult Content Simone and Bri are joined by Jeff Hwang to discuss Epic pulls the Infinity Blade series from the iOS store, Audi giving a test-drive of their electric e-tron SUV in Abu Dhabi, and how Tumblr's adult content ban is going. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/205 http://relay.fm/rocket/205 Epic Games, Cars, and Adult Content 205 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone and Bri are joined by Jeff Hwang to discuss Epic pulls the Infinity Blade series from the iOS store, Audi giving a test-drive of their electric e-tron SUV in Abu Dhabi, and how Tumblr's adult content ban is going. Simone and Bri are joined by Jeff Hwang to discuss Epic pulls the Infinity Blade series from the iOS store, Audi giving a test-drive of their electric e-tron SUV in Abu Dhabi, and how Tumblr's adult content ban is going. clean 4000 Simone and Bri are joined by Jeff Hwang to discuss Epic pulls the Infinity Blade series from the iOS store, Audi giving a test-drive of their electric e-tron SUV in Abu Dhabi, and how Tumblr's adult content ban is going.

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Jeff Hwang (@jeffhwang) | Twitter
Epic removes all Infinity Blade games from the App Store - The Verge
Gamasutra - Epic Store influences developers to pull Steam releases
We’ve driven Audi’s first proper electric car, the 2019 e-tron SUV | Ars Technica
jordan on Twitter: Elon Musk—while fighting off tears—says that Tesla can't review his tweets...
Tumblr will purge most NSFW content under new guidelines - Polygon
Tumblr’s wonky algorithm is flagging innocent posts as adult content - Polygon
Many fandom Tumblr users will staunchly remain on the platform - Polygon
Remembering Tumblr’s wildest community drama - Polygon
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204: Great Chicken Caper of 2018 Facebook is back in the news after the UK Parliament releases 250 pages of documents about how the company handles data! Next, Microsoft is reportedly considering scrapping Edge and building a browser based in Chromium. Finally, a triple-dessert! She-Ra is a good show, Laura Loomer chained herself to Twitter, and the PlayStation Classic sucks. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/204 http://relay.fm/rocket/204 Great Chicken Caper of 2018 204 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Facebook is back in the news after the UK Parliament releases 250 pages of documents about how the company handles data! Next, Microsoft is reportedly considering scrapping Edge and building a browser based in Chromium. Finally, a triple-dessert! Facebook is back in the news after the UK Parliament releases 250 pages of documents about how the company handles data! Next, Microsoft is reportedly considering scrapping Edge and building a browser based in Chromium. Finally, a triple-dessert! clean 4235 Facebook is back in the news after the UK Parliament releases 250 pages of documents about how the company handles data! Next, Microsoft is reportedly considering scrapping Edge and building a browser based in Chromium. Finally, a triple-dessert! She-Ra is a good show, Laura Loomer chained herself to Twitter, and the PlayStation Classic sucks.

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Facebook knew Android call-scraping would be ‘high-risk’ - The Verge
Internal Facebook documents show how the company makes deals for data - The Verge
Facebook’s Internal Tensions Are Spilling Beyond The Company’s Walls
Facebook’s Internal Tensions Are Spilling Beyond The Company’s Walls
Internal Documents Show Facebook Has Never Deserved Our Trust or Our Data - Motherboard
Mark Zuckerberg personally approved cutting off Vine’s friend-finding feature - The Verge
Microsoft is building its own Chrome browser to replace Edge - The Verge
Far-right activist Laura Loomer handcuffed herself to Twitter’s NYC headquarters - The Verge
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Is the Magically Queer Cartoon We Need Right Now - them.
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203: Don't Catfish The Supreme Court will next year decide whether consumers can sue Apple under antitrust laws, and we're discussing the case in-depth. Next, the PS Classic reviews are out, and they're not great, Bob! Finally, the creepy case of an Instagram copycat. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/203 http://relay.fm/rocket/203 Don't Catfish 203 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Supreme Court will next year decide whether consumers can sue Apple under antitrust laws, and we're discussing the case in-depth. Next, the PS Classic reviews are out, and they're not great, Bob! Finally, the creepy case of an Instagram copycat. The Supreme Court will next year decide whether consumers can sue Apple under antitrust laws, and we're discussing the case in-depth. Next, the PS Classic reviews are out, and they're not great, Bob! Finally, the creepy case of an Instagram copycat. clean 4367 The Supreme Court will next year decide whether consumers can sue Apple under antitrust laws, and we're discussing the case in-depth. Next, the PS Classic reviews are out, and they're not great, Bob! Finally, the creepy case of an Instagram copycat.

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Antitrust, the App Store, and Apple – Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Argument analysis: Justices poised to allow antitrust dispute against Apple over apps to go forward - SCOTUSblog
PlayStation Classic review: A far-from-classic experience | Ars Technica
PlayStation Classic hands-on impressions: fun but bare-bones - Polygon
Student discovers mystery lookalike 'stalking her to the extreme' by copying her Instagram posts | Daily Mail Online
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202: Christina's Makes a Good Buying Decision Simone is out sick this week, but that doesn’t mean Bri and Christina can’t talk at length about the blockbuster story about Facebook in the New York Times, and what it means for all of us. Brianna also tells us about a hilarious tech snafu in the Tesla forums, and Bri and Christina share what they are doing for Thanksgiving and why Christina (finally!) bought a PS4. Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/202 http://relay.fm/rocket/202 Christina's Makes a Good Buying Decision 202 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Bri and Christina talk about the blockbuster story about Facebook in the New York Times, and what it means for all of us. Brianna also tells us about a hilarious tech snafu in the Tesla forums, and they share why Christina (finally!) bought a PS4. Bri and Christina talk about the blockbuster story about Facebook in the New York Times, and what it means for all of us. Brianna also tells us about a hilarious tech snafu in the Tesla forums, and they share why Christina (finally!) bought a PS4. clean 3927 Simone is out sick this week, but that doesn’t mean Bri and Christina can’t talk at length about the blockbuster story about Facebook in the New York Times, and what it means for all of us. Brianna also tells us about a hilarious tech snafu in the Tesla forums, and Bri and Christina share what they are doing for Thanksgiving and why Christina (finally!) bought a PS4.

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Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis - The New York Times
New York Times Update | Facebook Newsroom
Elliot Schrage on Definers | Facebook Newsroom
[Updated] How I Went From Tesla Delivery Hell To Tesla Giving Me Control Of Their Site Forums With Over 1.5 Million Tesla Account Contacts - DansDeals.com
Black Friday Week - PlayStation
PlayStation 4 re-review, five years in - Polygon
What We Liked And Didn't Like About Pokémon Let's Go
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201: Christina's Wallet Strikes Back Amazon has settled on New York City as one of its next headquarters, and we have feelings. Also, Christina finally has hands-on impressions of the new iPad Pro. Last but most importantly, the Detective Pikachu trailer is out and it's so… so much. Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/201 http://relay.fm/rocket/201 Christina's Wallet Strikes Back 201 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Amazon has settled on New York City as one of its next headquarters, and we have feelings. Also, Christina finally has hands-on impressions of the new iPad Pro. Last but most importantly, the Detective Pikachu trailer is out and it's so… so much. Amazon has settled on New York City as one of its next headquarters, and we have feelings. Also, Christina finally has hands-on impressions of the new iPad Pro. Last but most importantly, the Detective Pikachu trailer is out and it's so… so much. clean 3820 Amazon has settled on New York City as one of its next headquarters, and we have feelings. Also, Christina finally has hands-on impressions of the new iPad Pro. Last but most importantly, the Detective Pikachu trailer is out and it's so… so much.

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iPad Pro Impressions — The Verge
New BFFs Cuomo & De Blasio Celebrate Sweetheart Amazon Deal — Gothamist
A First Look At Everything New York Will Give Amazon To Come To Queens — Gothamist
Who are the British business leaders still backing Brexit? — Guardian
First Detective Pikachu trailer shows off a world of live-action Pokémon — Polygon
A serious debate about Pikachu’s fur in the Detective Pikachu trailer — Polygon
The infinite horrors of Pokémon’s Mr. Mime — Polygon
Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee dies at 95 — Polygon
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200: Two Hundred! It's episode 200! Join Bri, Christina and Simone as they assess the MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews, discuss Simone's HANDS-ON experience with Magic Leap, and follow up on what happened with TanaCon. Plus, Bri talks to Motorola about their new 5G phones. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/200 http://relay.fm/rocket/200 Two Hundred! 200 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's episode 200! Join Bri, Christina and Simone as they assess the MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews, discuss Simone's HANDS-ON experience with Magic Leap, and follow up on what happened with TanaCon. Plus, Bri talks to Motorola about their new 5G phones. It's episode 200! Join Bri, Christina and Simone as they assess the MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews, discuss Simone's HANDS-ON experience with Magic Leap, and follow up on what happened with TanaCon. Plus, Bri talks to Motorola about their new 5G phones. clean 5241 It's episode 200! Join Bri, Christina and Simone as they assess the MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews, discuss Simone's HANDS-ON experience with Magic Leap, and follow up on what happened with TanaCon. Plus, Bri talks to Motorola about their new 5G phones.

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Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge
Apple MacBook Air 2018 review: Retina Display and new keyboard - The Verge
New MacBook Air Review: Your Next Laptop Has Arrived (Three Years Late) - WSJ
This is Samsung’s foldable smartphone - The Verge
(1) TANACON: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED - YouTube
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199: 34.8 Billion Dollars It's another APPLE EVENT WEEK! Time to talk about the MacBook Air, the iPad Pro (thanks for the new Pencil, Tim!), and the Mac Mini. That's the meat of the episode, but the bread of our Rocket sandwich is IBM's purchase of Red Hat and the PlayStation Classic's game lineup. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/199 http://relay.fm/rocket/199 34.8 Billion Dollars 199 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's another APPLE EVENT WEEK! Time to talk about the MacBook Air, the iPad Pro, and the Mac Mini. That's the meat of the episode, but the bread of our Rocket sandwich is IBM's purchase of Red Hat and the PlayStation Classic's game lineup. It's another APPLE EVENT WEEK! Time to talk about the MacBook Air, the iPad Pro, and the Mac Mini. That's the meat of the episode, but the bread of our Rocket sandwich is IBM's purchase of Red Hat and the PlayStation Classic's game lineup. clean 4871 It's another APPLE EVENT WEEK! Time to talk about the MacBook Air, the iPad Pro (thanks for the new Pencil, Tim!), and the Mac Mini. That's the meat of the episode, but the bread of our Rocket sandwich is IBM's purchase of Red Hat and the PlayStation Classic's game lineup.

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IBM sits draped over the bar at The Cloud or Bust saloon. In walks Red Hat • The Register
IBM's Red Hat acquisition is a 'desperate deal,' says analyst
Apple MacBook Air 2018 vs Macbook Pro: specs comparison - The Verge
Apple’s new Mac mini includes six-core processors and a space gray finish - The Verge
PlayStation Classic game list: Sony confirms lineup of 20 PS one titles - Polygon
5 reasons why PlayStation Classic is missing classic PlayStation games - Polygon
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198: An Influencer Who Works for Microsoft After departures from Instagram and Whatsapp, Oculus is the next Facebook property to lose a high-level employee. IPhone XR reviews are also out! What's the verdict? Finally, Simone's Hell Week is here, with Red Dead Redemption 2 coming out and Fallout 76 in beta. Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/198 http://relay.fm/rocket/198 An Influencer Who Works for Microsoft 198 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After departures from Instagram and Whatsapp, Oculus is the next Facebook property to lose a high-level employee. IPhone XR reviews are also out! What's the verdict? Finally, Simone's Hell Week is here, with Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76. After departures from Instagram and Whatsapp, Oculus is the next Facebook property to lose a high-level employee. IPhone XR reviews are also out! What's the verdict? Finally, Simone's Hell Week is here, with Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76. clean 5049 After departures from Instagram and Whatsapp, Oculus is the next Facebook property to lose a high-level employee. IPhone XR reviews are also out! What's the verdict? Finally, Simone's Hell Week is here, with Red Dead Redemption 2 coming out and Fallout 76 in beta.

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WhatsApp Co-Founder Leaving Facebook Amid User Data Disputes - The New York Times
Facebook’s Messing With Instagram Prompted Co-Founders’ Departure - WSJ
Apple iPhone XR review: better than good enough - The Verge
With the iPhone XR, Apple broadens its 'best'
Inside Rockstar Games' Culture Of Crunch
Red Dead Redemption: how the West was won and where it got us - Polygon
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197: The Magic of Necromancy We discuss the Magic Leap Con, Facebook's new Portal speaker, and the resurrection of Palm and Winamp. Plus, Dyson's miraculous new Air Wrap. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/197 http://relay.fm/rocket/197 The Magic of Necromancy 197 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort We discuss the Magic Leap Con, Facebook's new Portal speaker, and the resurrection of Palm and Winamp. Plus, Dyson's miraculous new Air Wrap. We discuss the Magic Leap Con, Facebook's new Portal speaker, and the resurrection of Palm and Winamp. Plus, Dyson's miraculous new Air Wrap. clean 4532 We discuss the Magic Leap Con, Facebook's new Portal speaker, and the resurrection of Palm and Winamp. Plus, Dyson's miraculous new Air Wrap.

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The Magic Leap Con
It turns out that Facebook could in fact use data collected from its Portal in-home video device to target you with ads - Recode
The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone - The Verge
Winamp is coming back as an all-in-one music player - The Verge
Dyson Airwrap Review & Tutorial || ARIBA PERVAIZ - YouTube
Statement on Paul G Allen - Vulcan
MoviePass’ parent company being investigated over fraud concerns - The Verge
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196: The Big Hack Breakdown: Supermicro, Apples Watches, and Google Pixel 3 It's time to breakdown Bloomberg's allegations about Supermicro in this mega-show. Then, Apple Watch 4 reviews and Google's Pixel 3 event. Facebook also wants to put a camera in your home! Thu, 11 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/196 http://relay.fm/rocket/196 The Big Hack Breakdown: Supermicro, Apples Watches, and Google Pixel 3 196 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's time to breakdown Bloomberg's allegations about Supermicro in this mega-show. Then, Apple Watch 4 reviews and Google's Pixel 3 event. Facebook also wants to put a camera in your home! It's time to breakdown Bloomberg's allegations about Supermicro in this mega-show. Then, Apple Watch 4 reviews and Google's Pixel 3 event. Facebook also wants to put a camera in your home! clean 4775 It's time to breakdown Bloomberg's allegations about Supermicro in this mega-show. Then, Apple Watch 4 reviews and Google's Pixel 3 event. Facebook also wants to put a camera in your home!

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Hands on with the Dyson Airwrap styler
Did China Really Hack Amazon, Apple And A Telecom? Here's What To Read About Bloomberg's Stories - Digg
What Businessweek got wrong about Apple - Apple
The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg
The Cybersecurity World Is Debating WTF Is Going on With Bloomberg’s Chinese Microchip Stories - Motherboard
In letter to Congress, Apple sends strongest denial over ‘spy chip’ story – TechCrunch
Major US telecom was infiltrated by backdoored Supermicro hardware, Bloomberg says | Ars Technica
Robert M. Lee on Twitter
Apple Watch 4 review: the best smartwatch gets better - The Verge
Apple Watch Series 4 Fall Detection Tested By a Hollywood Stunt Double - YouTube
The 5 biggest announcements from the Google Pixel 3 event - The Verge
Google got legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz to switch from iPhone to Pixel - The Verge
How Google Pixel 3's Camera Works Wonders With Just One Rear Lens | WIRED
The Pixel Slate: first look at Google’s new tablet - The Verge
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey review - Polygon
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is great, just let us romance Herodotus already - Polygon
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey has a huge grinding, microtransaction problem - Polygon
Six ways Assassin’s Creed Odyssey improves the franchise - Polygon
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Which edition should I buy? - Polygon
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s best feature costs an extra 10 bucks - Polygon
I Ran For Congress. I Lost. I'm Persisting. Quitting Is Not an Option In the Donald Trump Era
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195: Summer Never Ends It's a Surface-tastic week. Microsoft's latest event, plus finally Brianna and Christina's reviews of the Surface Go. Then Simone reviews Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and there's a very important update on MOVIEPASSOCALYPSE. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/195 http://relay.fm/rocket/195 Summer Never Ends 195 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's a Surface-tastic week. Microsoft's latest event, plus finally Brianna and Christina's reviews of the Surface Go. Then Simone reviews Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and there's a very important update on MOVIEPASSOCALYPSE. It's a Surface-tastic week. Microsoft's latest event, plus finally Brianna and Christina's reviews of the Surface Go. Then Simone reviews Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and there's a very important update on MOVIEPASSOCALYPSE. clean 4241 It's a Surface-tastic week. Microsoft's latest event, plus finally Brianna and Christina's reviews of the Surface Go. Then Simone reviews Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and there's a very important update on MOVIEPASSOCALYPSE.

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Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla: Fight the S.E.C., or I Quit - The New York Times
Microsoft is beating Apple at its own design game — Quartz
The headphone wars have begun - The Verge
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 announced with a new matte black finish - The Verge
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 2 with black finish and 8th Gen Intel processors - The Verge
Surface Go Review: Welcome to the Tiny-Computer Future | WIRED
MoviePass is now forcing former users to opt out of new plan or risk being charged - The Verge
"Theranos Supreme" Unisex T-Shirt by lucyan24 | Redbubble
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194: iPhone Hypocrisy Brianna breaks a promise to America and buys an iPhone. Then, Wal-Mart's enforcement of the lettuce blockchain. Is it good — or silly? Marvel's Spider-Man is out and Bri's twenty hours in. Finally, the finale of Fyre Festival. Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/194 http://relay.fm/rocket/194 iPhone Hypocrisy 194 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna breaks a promise to America and buys an iPhone. Then, Wal-Mart's enforcement of the lettuce blockchain. Is it good — or silly? Marvel's Spider-Man is out and Bri's twenty hours in. Finally, the finale of Fyre Festival. Brianna breaks a promise to America and buys an iPhone. Then, Wal-Mart's enforcement of the lettuce blockchain. Is it good — or silly? Marvel's Spider-Man is out and Bri's twenty hours in. Finally, the finale of Fyre Festival. clean 4020 Brianna breaks a promise to America and buys an iPhone. Then, Wal-Mart's enforcement of the lettuce blockchain. Is it good — or silly? Marvel's Spider-Man is out and Bri's twenty hours in. Finally, the finale of Fyre Festival.

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Walmart blockchains lettuce / Boing Boing
Walmart Requires Lettuce, Spinach Suppliers to Join Blockchain - CIO Journal. - WSJ
Farm to Cradle: Nestlé Experiments with Tracking Gerber Baby Food on the Blockchain - CIO Journal. - WSJ
The Twin Towers Easter Egg in Spider-Man Explained - YouTube
Marvel's Spider-Man: Mary Jane Is the Strongest She's Ever Been
Spider-Man PS4 preview: Mary Jane Watson is a great playable character - Polygon
Best games of 2018 - Polygon
Fyre Festival founder blames everything but himself / Boing Boing
Ja Rule Still Doesn't Feel Shame Over Fyre Festival Failure
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193: A Masochist and a Liar It's new Apple hardware week, and reviews are out! iOS 12 is here as well, and Playstation has cooked up something new. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/193 http://relay.fm/rocket/193 A Masochist and a Liar 193 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort It's new Apple hardware week, and reviews are out! iOS 12 is here as well, and Playstation has cooked up something new. It's new Apple hardware week, and reviews are out! iOS 12 is here as well, and Playstation has cooked up something new. clean 4507 It's new Apple hardware week, and reviews are out! iOS 12 is here as well, and Playstation has cooked up something new.

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iPhone XS: Roundup of the first reviews - Business Insider
iPhone XS review: the XS and XS Max are solid updates to a winning formula - The Verge
The iPhone XS camera beats the iPhone X, but not the Pixel 2 - The Verge
Apple iPhone XS Review: Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary | WIRED
iPhone XS and XS Max review: The best iPhones ever. Period.
iOS 12 review: the fixes are in - The Verge
iOS 12: The MacStories Review – MacStories
Apple Couldn’t Cure My iPhone Addiction - WSJ
Apple Watch 4 review: the best smartwatch gets better - The Verge
Kevin on Twitter: "@_RocketFM I have completed Podcast Wall 2.0! With your help, I now have a lovely orbit, with a certain request in the lowest and top :) @Spacekatgal @doomquasar @film_girl… https://t.co/xJmS4Anhbi"
Sony is launching a PlayStation Classic console this December loaded with 20 games - The Verge
Should you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online? - Polygon
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192: Are the New iPhones Worth it? Brianna returns just in time for Apple's lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch. Then Brianna talks about the lessons she learned from running her first campaign for Congress. Later, Simone previews the first 7 hours of Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/192 http://relay.fm/rocket/192 Are the New iPhones Worth it? 192 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna returns just in time for Apple's lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch. Brianna returns just in time for Apple's lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch. clean 5031 Brianna returns just in time for Apple's lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch. Then Brianna talks about the lessons she learned from running her first campaign for Congress. Later, Simone previews the first 7 hours of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple iPhone event 2018: the biggest announcements - The Verge
Holy hell, the 512GB iPhone XS Max costs $1,449
New iPhone XS and huge 6.5-inch XS Max announced - The Verge
iPhone XR announced with a notched 6.1-inch LCD display and Face ID - The Verge
iPhone XS vs. Pixel 2 vs. Galaxy S9: what phone has the best specs? - The Verge
Why a new Apple Watch with EKG matters - The Verge
Apple Watch 4 hands-on: bigger is better - The Verge
Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey preview: change is coming - Polygon
Why Swinging in Spider-Man Feels SO Good | Game Mechanics Explained - YouTube
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191: Summer of Scams: The Finale Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg take on Congress in this week's hearings, but to what end? Next, Apple's biggest leak yet reveals the form factor of two of its new phones. Finally, an update on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, a story we've followed since day one — and it's not quite over yet. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/191 http://relay.fm/rocket/191 Summer of Scams: The Finale 191 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg take on Congress in this week's hearings, but to what end? Next, Apple's biggest leak yet reveals the form factor of two of its new phones. Finally, an update on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg take on Congress in this week's hearings, but to what end? Next, Apple's biggest leak yet reveals the form factor of two of its new phones. Finally, an update on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. clean 3828 Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg take on Congress in this week's hearings, but to what end? Next, Apple's biggest leak yet reveals the form factor of two of its new phones. Finally, an update on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, a story we've followed since day one — and it's not quite over yet.

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Facebook, Twitter get lashing on Capitol Hill — and brownie points for showing up
The 7 biggest moments from Wednesday’s social media hearings - The Verge
Apple Leaks Images of Upcoming 2018 'iPhone XS' Models - Mac Rumors
New iPhone rumors: everything we know about Apple’s upcoming flagship - The Verge
Apple Accidentally Leaks Images of Upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 Models With Larger Displays - Mac Rumors
Blood-Testing Firm Theranos to Dissolve - WSJ
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190: Wrestling is the Fake Sport Three new iPhones are on the way to Apple's September event, and Apple is sending out more feelings into the AR world. We discuss new tech, Trump's fight with the very algorithms that brought him the presidency, and Logan Paul's fight with KSI on this week's Rocket! Plus: an update on Elon Musk's romantic life. Thu, 30 Aug 2018 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/190 http://relay.fm/rocket/190 Wrestling is the Fake Sport 190 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Three new iPhones are on the way to Apple's September event, and Apple is sending out more feelings into the AR world. We discuss new tech, Trump's fight with the very algorithms that brought him the presidency, and Logan Paul's fight with KSI. Three new iPhones are on the way to Apple's September event, and Apple is sending out more feelings into the AR world. We discuss new tech, Trump's fight with the very algorithms that brought him the presidency, and Logan Paul's fight with KSI. clean 4082 Three new iPhones are on the way to Apple's September event, and Apple is sending out more feelings into the AR world. We discuss new tech, Trump's fight with the very algorithms that brought him the presidency, and Logan Paul's fight with KSI on this week's Rocket! Plus: an update on Elon Musk's romantic life.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple to launch three new iPhones, Watch with larger screen, updated iPad Pros, says Bloomberg - The Verge
Apple to Expand IPhone X Design With New Colors, Big Screens - Bloomberg
Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses | Reuters
Opinion | Trump’s Ludicrous Attack on Big Tech - The New York Times
More people watched the Logan Paul vs. KSI fight on Twitch than on YouTube - The Verge
YouTube, Twitch creators call out Logan Paul-KSI fight copyright strikes - Polygon
Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
Why the Bow in Horizon Zero Dawn Feels SO Good | Game Mechanics Explained - YouTube
Brianna Wu For Congress Home
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189: Poo Show At The Frick Factory Nvidia has new GPUs! Rumors of the Mac mini are happening! Azealia Banks is still doing things! This is a lot of exclamation marks! Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/189 http://relay.fm/rocket/189 Poo Show At The Frick Factory 189 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Nvidia has new GPUs! Rumors of the Mac mini are happening! Azealia Banks is still doing things! This is a lot of exclamation marks! Nvidia has new GPUs! Rumors of the Mac mini are happening! Azealia Banks is still doing things! This is a lot of exclamation marks! clean 3815 Nvidia has new GPUs! Rumors of the Mac mini are happening! Azealia Banks is still doing things! This is a lot of exclamation marks!

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Nvidia’s newest graphics cards: Why you should wait to buy - Polygon
The Nvidia RTX 2080 is officially twice as powerful as the Nvidia GTX 1080 | TechRadar
Apple Is Said to Plan Revamped Low-Cost Macs to Ignite Sales - Bloomberg
A new Mac mini and a Retina MacBook Air are imminent, report says | Ars Technica
Daring Fireball: Let’s Really Think About This ‘New Low-Cost Laptop to Succeed MacBook Air’ Thing
Succession Review: HBO Drama’s Strengths, Weaknesses Come Hand-in-Hand – Variety
Azealia Banks Is Still Posting About Grimes and Elon Musk, Claims His Lawyers Took Her Phone
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188: Tech Jealousy Galaxy Note 9 reviews are in! Longer battery life, and a thousand-dollar price tag. Next, big spender Christina Warren made two purchases this week: the Nokia 81140 4G, and the Microsoft Surface Go! Finally, the most Rocket-worthy topic of all time: Azealia Banks' Instagram Story expose on Elon Musk and Grimes. Thu, 16 Aug 2018 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/188 http://relay.fm/rocket/188 Tech Jealousy 188 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Galaxy Note 9 reviews are in! Longer battery life, and a thousand-dollar price tag. Next, big spender Christina Warren made two purchases this week: the Nokia 81140 4G, and the Microsoft Surface Go! Galaxy Note 9 reviews are in! Longer battery life, and a thousand-dollar price tag. Next, big spender Christina Warren made two purchases this week: the Nokia 81140 4G, and the Microsoft Surface Go! clean 4044 Galaxy Note 9 reviews are in! Longer battery life, and a thousand-dollar price tag. Next, big spender Christina Warren made two purchases this week: the Nokia 81140 4G, and the Microsoft Surface Go! Finally, the most Rocket-worthy topic of all time: Azealia Banks' Instagram Story expose on Elon Musk and Grimes.

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Links and Show Notes

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review: The Best Big Phone on the Market
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: A better Note for most of us
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Sleek and new, but too much déjà vu – BGR
The Iconic Pillow Collection by Throwboy by Roberto Hoyos — Kickstarter
Microsoft Surface Go review: a little goes a long way - The Verge
Nokia 8110 4G was so nearly a true spring-loaded Matrix phone | TechRadar
Azealia Banks claims to be at Elon Musk's house as he sought investors - Business Insider
Jeremy C. Owens on Twitter: "Just when you think it doesn't get crazier than Elon vs. the shorts, you find out about the Azealia Banks Vs. Grimes/Elon craziness and realize THERE COULD BE SO MANY MORE LEVELS OF CRAZY TO GO. $TSLA… https://t.co/TbdqqGYWTL"
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187: Simone is the Mayonaise In this super-sized episode, Bri and Christina talk about all the tech news they can -- and still didn’t cover everything that happened this week. First up, Magic Leap reviews are out, was it worth the hype? Then the Sarah Jeong harassment controversy is discussed (and Christina’s inadvertent involvement). In happier news, MoviePass has changed business models. Again. (Christina got her merch!) A private Tesla? What is Elon tweeting? Finally, we end with a secret segment part two. Thu, 09 Aug 2018 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/187 http://relay.fm/rocket/187 Simone is the Mayonaise 187 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In this super-sized episode, Bri and Christina talk about all the tech news they can -- and still didn’t cover everything that happened this week. In this super-sized episode, Bri and Christina talk about all the tech news they can -- and still didn’t cover everything that happened this week. clean 5161 In this super-sized episode, Bri and Christina talk about all the tech news they can -- and still didn’t cover everything that happened this week. First up, Magic Leap reviews are out, was it worth the hype? Then the Sarah Jeong harassment controversy is discussed (and Christina’s inadvertent involvement). In happier news, MoviePass has changed business models. Again. (Christina got her merch!) A private Tesla? What is Elon tweeting? Finally, we end with a secret segment part two.

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Links and Show Notes

Magic Leap One Creator Edition preview: a flawed glimpse of mixed reality’s amazing potential - The Verge
After years of hype, Magic Leap starts selling $2,300 AR headset | Ars Technica
Magic Leap Headset Test Drive: Off Your Phone and Into Your World - WSJ
Newsrooms must stand up to targeted campaigns of harassment - The Verge
Times Stands By Editorial Board Member After Outcry Over Old Tweets - The New York Times
MoviePass™ Launches New Pricing Plan Built for The Mass Consumer — Helios and Matheson Analytics
MoviePass CEO Expects to Be Profitable in 6-9 Months on Cheddar
/r/MoviePassClub/
Elon Musk says he might take Tesla private for $420 per share - The Verge
Here’s how Elon Musk could take Tesla private - The Verge
SEC Probes Tesla CEO Musk’s Tweets - WSJ
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186: Inauthentic Activity Heyo, it's time to talk about legislating 3D printed guns. Is it worth it? Then Facebook re-enters the spotlight with the news that it has deactivated a whopping 32 political pot-stirring accounts. MoviePass is on its last legs — when will it fall, and how much merch will Christina Warren get out of it? You have all the answers here. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/186 http://relay.fm/rocket/186 Inauthentic Activity 186 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Heyo, it's time to talk about legislating 3D printed guns. Is it worth it? Then Facebook re-enters the spotlight with the news that it has deactivated a whopping 32 political pot-stirring accounts. MoviePass is on its last legs. Heyo, it's time to talk about legislating 3D printed guns. Is it worth it? Then Facebook re-enters the spotlight with the news that it has deactivated a whopping 32 political pot-stirring accounts. MoviePass is on its last legs. clean 3777 Heyo, it's time to talk about legislating 3D printed guns. Is it worth it? Then Facebook re-enters the spotlight with the news that it has deactivated a whopping 32 political pot-stirring accounts. MoviePass is on its last legs — when will it fall, and how much merch will Christina Warren get out of it? You have all the answers here.

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Links and Show Notes

3D-printed gun website yanks CAD files after federal judicial order | Ars Technica
8 states take aim at 3D gun company, sue to get files off the Internet | Ars Technica
The Last-Ditch Legal Fight to Stop 3-D Printed Guns | WIRED
Facebook Identifies an Active Political Influence Campaign Using Fake Accounts - The New York Times
MoviePass Hit by Outage After Running Out of Cash – Variety
A Timeline of MoviePass’s Bumpy History - The New York Times
Christina Warren on Twitter: "One more thing (for now), on MoviePass."
/r/moviepass/
Gotti 2018 Movie Review - Oh My F*cking Gotti
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185: Thin and Light This time we're ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple's massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft's new game-streaming console. Close the show out with a discussion of James Gunn's firing from Disney after a right-wing campaign. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/185 http://relay.fm/rocket/185 Thin and Light 185 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This time we're ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple's massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft's new game-streaming console. This time we're ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple's massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft's new game-streaming console. clean 5081 This time we're ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple's massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft's new game-streaming console. Close the show out with a discussion of James Gunn's firing from Disney after a right-wing campaign.

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Links and Show Notes

Kevin's Awesome Tweet
Thinner and Lighter Laptops Have Screwed Us All - Motherboard
Apple identifies and fixes thermal bug in new MacBook Pro
Reddit on Thermal Throttling
Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown - Six Colors
Apple MacBook Pro review (2018, 15-inch): the heat is on - The Verge
MacBook Pro 15 (2018) - Beware the Core i9 - YouTube
Core i9 MacBook Pro - After the Patch - YouTube
Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will focus on ‘XCloud’ game streaming - The Verge
A Few More Details About Microsoft's Xbox Scarlett Game Streaming Service - Thurrott.com
In Firing James Gunn, Disney Hurts All of Hollywood | Hollywood Reporter
Dave Bautista, Patton Oswalt defend James Gunn after Disney firing - Polygon
James Gunn exits Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after offensive tweets resurface - Polygon
Twitter Archive Eraser: Search, Filter and Bulk Delete your Oldest Tweets, Favorites, Direct Messages (DMs) Automatically
How to delete all your embarrassing tweets before you become famous
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184: Stealth MacBook Refresh In Rocket tradition, new MacBook Pro news dropped as soon as we were done recording last week! But this week we dig into the new specs. Then join us on a journey through scams — Christina is still on the MoviePass ride, but when will it end? And a video game Kickstarter was deemed not responsible for refunding over $4,000 from a customer, even after it failed to deliver the goods for years. Finally, why you should watch Glow season 2. Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/184 http://relay.fm/rocket/184 Stealth MacBook Refresh 184 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort In Rocket tradition, new MacBook Pro news dropped as soon as we were done recording last week! But this week we dig into the new specs. Then join us on a journey through scams — Christina is still on the MoviePass ride, but when will it end? In Rocket tradition, new MacBook Pro news dropped as soon as we were done recording last week! But this week we dig into the new specs. Then join us on a journey through scams — Christina is still on the MoviePass ride, but when will it end? clean 3748 In Rocket tradition, new MacBook Pro news dropped as soon as we were done recording last week! But this week we dig into the new specs. Then join us on a journey through scams — Christina is still on the MoviePass ride, but when will it end? And a video game Kickstarter was deemed not responsible for refunding over $4,000 from a customer, even after it failed to deliver the goods for years. Finally, why you should watch Glow season 2.

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183: It Could Look Worse The App Store is 10 years old! What's the most embarrassing app you've ever downloaded? Also in the news, Magic Leap's first demo, and the company's partnership with AT&T. But ... why? We also discuss Microsoft's new Surface Go and why the Nintendo Switch is the best console ever. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/183 http://relay.fm/rocket/183 It Could Look Worse 183 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The App Store is 10 years old! What's the most embarrassing app you've ever downloaded? Also in the news, Magic Leap's first demo, and the company's partnership with AT&T. But ... why? We also discuss Microsoft's new Surface Go and the Nintendo Switch. The App Store is 10 years old! What's the most embarrassing app you've ever downloaded? Also in the news, Magic Leap's first demo, and the company's partnership with AT&T. But ... why? We also discuss Microsoft's new Surface Go and the Nintendo Switch. clean 3802 The App Store is 10 years old! What's the most embarrassing app you've ever downloaded? Also in the news, Magic Leap's first demo, and the company's partnership with AT&T. But ... why? We also discuss Microsoft's new Surface Go and why the Nintendo Switch is the best console ever.

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Links and Show Notes

10 years ago, the App Store still didn’t understand what it meant to be mobile - The Verge
AT&T strikes partnership and invests in Magic Leap
Magic Leap Finally Demoed Its Headset And It Is... Disappointing - Digg
magicleap - - Twitch
Mario Tennis Aces review: Mario sports games are good again - Polygon
Octopath Traveler brings Square Enix’s JRPG tradition to Nintendo Switch this July - Polygon
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Switch is a can’t-miss Wii U port - Polygon
Announcing the Super Storage Rev 2! - echo10
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182: Nap Queen ALL the rumors about the new iPhones, analyzed, debunked, and more. Plus, Samsung is (potentially) at it again with a glitch that will send your nudes to random contacts. Then Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss TanaCon, enthusiastically and at length. Thu, 05 Jul 2018 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/182 http://relay.fm/rocket/182 Nap Queen 182 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort ALL the rumors about the new iPhones, analyzed, debunked, and more. Plus, Samsung is (potentially) at it again with a glitch that will send your nudes to random contacts. Then Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss TanaCon, enthusiastically and at length. ALL the rumors about the new iPhones, analyzed, debunked, and more. Plus, Samsung is (potentially) at it again with a glitch that will send your nudes to random contacts. Then Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss TanaCon, enthusiastically and at length. clean 4822 ALL the rumors about the new iPhones, analyzed, debunked, and more. Plus, Samsung is (potentially) at it again with a glitch that will send your nudes to random contacts. Then Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss TanaCon, enthusiastically and at length.

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Links and Show Notes

2018 iPhones: Everything We Know | MacRumors
A Bug in Samsung's Default Texting App Is Sending Random Pics to Other People
The Truth About Tanacon - YouTube
The Truth About Tana Mongeau - YouTube
The Real Truth About Tanacon - YouTube
TanaCon is shut down following thousands of fans showing up, security concerns - Polygon
Shane Dawson explores TanaCon failure in new documentary series - Polygon
This social media CEO serves his clients in a way no one else can - AOL Entertainment
Michael Weist Chats About Good Times Show, Working In The Industry, & More! l PLAYLIST LIVE 2016 - YouTube
60th Annual Grammy Awards with Jackson Krecioch - YouTube
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181: Dark Mode You want the Apple News? You can’t handle the Apple News. Christina deep dives dark mode, Simone is excited for Apple’s keyboard replacement program, and Brianna has concerns about ethics in doxing. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/181 http://relay.fm/rocket/181 Dark Mode 181 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort You want the Apple News? You can’t handle the Apple News. Christina deep dives dark mode, Simone is excited for Apple’s keyboard replacement program, and Brianna has concerns about ethics in doxing. You want the Apple News? You can’t handle the Apple News. Christina deep dives dark mode, Simone is excited for Apple’s keyboard replacement program, and Brianna has concerns about ethics in doxing. clean 4154 You want the Apple News? You can’t handle the Apple News. Christina deep dives dark mode, Simone is excited for Apple’s keyboard replacement program, and Brianna has concerns about ethics in doxing.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple admits its computers are broken | The Outline
macOS Mojave: Back to the Mac - Six Colors
macOS Mojave preview: Screenshots of dark mode, the new apps, and more | Ars Technica
Was it right to dox Stephen Miller? That’s the wrong question - The Verge
Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott by Microsoft on Apple Podcasts
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180: Simonepunk 2077 Simone swears vengeance on the hooligans that have stolen Stephen Hackett's minivan. Brianna notices that a porny statue bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a Rocket host and Christina believes in a bulletproof dinosaur future. Give us five stars. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 02:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/180 http://relay.fm/rocket/180 Simonepunk 2077 180 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone swears vengeance on the hooligans that have stolen Stephen Hackett's minivan. Brianna notices that a porny statue bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a Rocket host and Christina believes in a bulletproof dinosaur future. Give us five stars. Simone swears vengeance on the hooligans that have stolen Stephen Hackett's minivan. Brianna notices that a porny statue bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a Rocket host and Christina believes in a bulletproof dinosaur future. Give us five stars. clean 3759 Simone swears vengeance on the hooligans that have stolen Stephen Hackett's minivan. Brianna notices that a porny statue bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a Rocket host and Christina believes in a bulletproof dinosaur future. Give us five stars.

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Links and Show Notes

Porsche accelerates EV supercar ambitions with investment in Rimac - The Verge
Musk alleges Tesla Model 3 production has been sabotaged, according to CNBC | Ars Technica
WHO classifies ‘gaming disorder’ as a mental health condition, but is the move premature? - Polygon
Were real dinosaurs as bulletproof as the one in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom? - The Verge
Grifter Anna Delvey Has 'Little Remorse,' Judge Says
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson Photographed Hanging Out - Twilight Stars KStew and RPatz Still Friends
Support Kids at the Border — Donate via AB Charities
MIRA Coalition | Kindful
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179: Leon is Not Hot Anymore With Simone saving America from Cobra Commander in the jungles of E3, Bri and Christina do their best to make it weird. Bri buys a Mac. Christina doesn't want you to mine bitcoins on iOS and Apple Brings it On with Facebook. Plus, unprofessional thoughts about the Canadian Prime Minister. Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/179 http://relay.fm/rocket/179 Leon is Not Hot Anymore 179 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort With Simone saving America from Cobra Commander in the jungles of E3, Bri and Christina do their best to make it weird. Bri buys a Mac. Christina doesn't want you to mine bitcoins on iOS and Apple Brings it On with Facebook. With Simone saving America from Cobra Commander in the jungles of E3, Bri and Christina do their best to make it weird. Bri buys a Mac. Christina doesn't want you to mine bitcoins on iOS and Apple Brings it On with Facebook. clean 3728 With Simone saving America from Cobra Commander in the jungles of E3, Bri and Christina do their best to make it weird. Bri buys a Mac. Christina doesn't want you to mine bitcoins on iOS and Apple Brings it On with Facebook. Plus, unprofessional thoughts about the Canadian Prime Minister.

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178: Blue Bubble Elitist Microsoft bought GitHub! Christina and Simone discuss the backlash from the community. Updates from WWDC are here! iOS 12 is coming to all phones with iOS 11, and Mac OS is getting a dark mode! We briefly talk about Sonos Beam soundbar reviews, and then it's on to a discussion of Anna Delvey's tell: her hair. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/178 http://relay.fm/rocket/178 Blue Bubble Elitist 178 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Microsoft bought GitHub! Christina and Simone discuss the backlash from the community. Updates from WWDC are here! iOS 12 is coming to all phones with iOS 11, and Mac OS is getting a dark mode! We briefly talk about Sonos Beam soundbar reviews. Microsoft bought GitHub! Christina and Simone discuss the backlash from the community. Updates from WWDC are here! iOS 12 is coming to all phones with iOS 11, and Mac OS is getting a dark mode! We briefly talk about Sonos Beam soundbar reviews. clean 4031 Microsoft bought GitHub! Christina and Simone discuss the backlash from the community. Updates from WWDC are here! iOS 12 is coming to all phones with iOS 11, and Mac OS is getting a dark mode! We briefly talk about Sonos Beam soundbar reviews, and then it's on to a discussion of Anna Delvey's tell: her hair.

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Links and Show Notes

Microsoft buying GitHub has led to some extremely nerdy memes - The Verge
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on GitHub: 'We are all in on open source'
A bright future for GitHub | The GitHub Blog
👋 Hello, GitHub | @natfriedman
Rocket #174: Git Champions - Relay FM
Apple WWDC 2018 summary: iOS 12, macOS, Memoji, and more - The Verge
iOS 12 and watchOS 5: A Roundup of All the Little Things – MacStories
Apple is launching FaceTime group chats with up to 32 people - The Verge
macOS Mojave: A Roundup of All the Little Things – MacStories
Apple just took a shot at Facebook’s web-tracking empire - The Verge
Apple is redesigning the Mac App Store in macOS Mojave - The Verge
The Beam is Sonos’ ambitious attempt to win the living room - The Verge
Anna Delvey and Elizabeth Holmes had the same tell: their hair | The Outline
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177: The Wonder Bread of Content Discussing our WWDC predictions, a recap of Code Conference, and The Cut's incredible examination of the scams of Anna Delvey. Thu, 31 May 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/177 http://relay.fm/rocket/177 The Wonder Bread of Content 177 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Discussing our WWDC predictions, a recap of Code Conference, and The Cut's incredible examination of the scams of Anna Delvey. Discussing our WWDC predictions, a recap of Code Conference, and The Cut's incredible examination of the scams of Anna Delvey. clean 3738 Discussing our WWDC predictions, a recap of Code Conference, and The Cut's incredible examination of the scams of Anna Delvey.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple WWDC 2018: all of the rumors from the iOS 12 and new MacBook keynote | TechRadar
Gene Munster Shares WWDC Predictions: Beats Product With Siri Integration, Improvements to AI and AR - Mac Rumors
Cheaper HomePod, smarter Siri predicted for WWDC | Cult of Mac
Apple’s AirPlay 2 with multiroom audio streaming and stereo HomePod pairing is here - The Verge
Evan Spiegel on Facebook: “We would really appreciate it if they copied our data protection practices” - The Verge
Full video and transcript: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky at Code 2018 - Recode
Momofuku chef David Chang explains why he’s building a media empire - Recode
Full video and transcript: U.S. Senator Mark Warner at Code 2018 - Recode
Restaurant Review: Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar in Times Square - The New York Times
How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People
“As an Added Bonus, She Paid for Everything”: My Bright-Lights Misadventure with a Magician of Manhattan | Vanity Fair
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176: Donkey Kong Cradles Him Malware in CPUs and consumer routers make everyone nervous this week. Also, a frank discussion about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos — and why she should be prosecuted. Thu, 24 May 2018 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/176 http://relay.fm/rocket/176 Donkey Kong Cradles Him 176 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Malware in CPUs and consumer routers make everyone nervous this week. Also, a frank discussion about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos — and why she should be prosecuted. Malware in CPUs and consumer routers make everyone nervous this week. Also, a frank discussion about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos — and why she should be prosecuted. clean 3339 Malware in CPUs and consumer routers make everyone nervous this week. Also, a frank discussion about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos — and why she should be prosecuted.

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Links and Show Notes

'Bad Blood' Review: The Biggest Scam in Silicon Valley | GQ
Google and Microsoft disclose new CPU flaw, and the fix can slow machines down - The Verge
Hackers infect 500,000 consumer routers all over the world with malware | Ars Technica
Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now
Russia will try again this fall. Congress doesn’t seem to care. - The Washington Post
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175: There's a Robin Williams Movie Google Duplex: is it as creepy as it sounds? We discuss Google I/O, the Net Neutrality fight's resurgence, and the dead of YouTube Red. Finally: nostalgia phone cases! Thu, 17 May 2018 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/175 http://relay.fm/rocket/175 There's a Robin Williams Movie 175 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Google Duplex: is it as creepy as it sounds? We discuss Google I/O, the Net Neutrality fight's resurgence, and the dead of YouTube Red. Finally: nostalgia phone cases! Google Duplex: is it as creepy as it sounds? We discuss Google I/O, the Net Neutrality fight's resurgence, and the dead of YouTube Red. Finally: nostalgia phone cases! clean 4172 Google Duplex: is it as creepy as it sounds? We discuss Google I/O, the Net Neutrality fight's resurgence, and the dead of YouTube Red. Finally: nostalgia phone cases!

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Links and Show Notes

Google IO 2018: all of the highlights and news from the keynote | TechRadar
Google Duplex is Silicon Valley’s latest experiment at the expense of the service industry - The Verge
Senate Votes to Save Net Neutrality, Proving Shame Still Works Sometimes
YouTube Music launches Tuesday; YouTube Red will be replaced by YouTube Premium, which will cost more. - Recode
How to get a great patina on your iPhone X leather case - The Verge
Classic C1: iPhone X case inspired by iMac G3 | Indiegogo
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174: Git Champions Rocket, recorded live at Microsoft Build 2018. Christina and Bri banter, offer some opinions on the Build 2018 keynote -- and comment on some late-breaking Taylor Swift/Katt Perry drama -- before interviewing Microsoft’s Ed Thomson and Lori Lamkin. Ed is a Program Manager for VSTS, focusing on Git. Lori is the Director of Program Management for VSTS, and leads up the One Engineering Services (1ES) team at Microsoft. Fri, 11 May 2018 01:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/174 http://relay.fm/rocket/174 Git Champions 174 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket, recorded live at Microsoft Build 2018. Christina and Bri banter, offer some opinions on the Build 2018 keynote -- and comment on some late-breaking Taylor Swift/Katt Perry drama -- before interviewing Microsoft’s Ed Thomson and Lori Lamkin. Rocket, recorded live at Microsoft Build 2018. Christina and Bri banter, offer some opinions on the Build 2018 keynote -- and comment on some late-breaking Taylor Swift/Katt Perry drama -- before interviewing Microsoft’s Ed Thomson and Lori Lamkin. clean 4522 Rocket, recorded live at Microsoft Build 2018. Christina and Bri banter, offer some opinions on the Build 2018 keynote -- and comment on some late-breaking Taylor Swift/Katt Perry drama -- before interviewing Microsoft’s Ed Thomson and Lori Lamkin. Ed is a Program Manager for VSTS, focusing on Git. Lori is the Director of Program Management for VSTS, and leads up the One Engineering Services (1ES) team at Microsoft.

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Links and Show Notes

Exclusive: How Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is rethinking Windows - The Verge
Microsoft Build 2018: the biggest announcements - The Verge
Buy Kate Spade Printed Sleeve for Surface Book - Microsoft
Microsoft Channel 9 on Twitter: "From all of us on the Channel 9 team, thank you so much for tuning in! 😀 Sessions will be up soon--thanks for another terrific #MSBuild 🎉… https://t.co/2ldDkxLJqV"
Brianna Wu for Congress Campaign Party Tickets, Tue, May 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Edward Thomson (@ethomson) | Twitter
GVFS: Git at Enterprise Scale
DevOps Resource Center - Azure DevOps | Microsoft Docs
Plan, Code Together, & Ship Faster | Visual Studio Team Services
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173: A Lawyer Solution Facebook's F8 keynote leaves us full of dread and begrudging acknowledgement. We finally hear Bri and Christina's Nintendo Labo review, and talk about The Avengers: Infinity War Thu, 03 May 2018 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/173 http://relay.fm/rocket/173 A Lawyer Solution 173 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Facebook's F8 keynote leaves us full of dread and begrudging acknowledgement. We finally hear Bri and Christina's Nintendo Labo review, and talk about The Avengers: Infinity War Facebook's F8 keynote leaves us full of dread and begrudging acknowledgement. We finally hear Bri and Christina's Nintendo Labo review, and talk about The Avengers: Infinity War clean 3960 Facebook's F8 keynote leaves us full of dread and begrudging acknowledgement. We finally hear Bri and Christina's Nintendo Labo review, and talk about The Avengers: Infinity War

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Links and Show Notes

Facebook is taking on Tinder with new dating features - The Verge
Oculus Go review: mobile VR, minus the phone - The Verge
Facebook is completely redesigning Messenger to make it simple again - The Verge
Instagram will allow third parties to create custom AR filters - The Verge
Nintendo Labo: build and code your own instruments - YouTube
Avengers: Infinity War review - Polygon
Avengers: Infinity War’s best meme is also its most spoilery - Polygon
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172: Nintendo's To-Do List Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about sick Nintendo haxx, the MacBook Pro keyboard, and good ol' Yahoo. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/172 http://relay.fm/rocket/172 Nintendo's To-Do List 172 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about sick Nintendo haxx, the MacBook Pro keyboard, and good ol' Yahoo. Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about sick Nintendo haxx, the MacBook Pro keyboard, and good ol' Yahoo. clean 3465 Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about sick Nintendo haxx, the MacBook Pro keyboard, and good ol' Yahoo.

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Links and Show Notes

Brazil Is An Alternate Video Game Universe Where Sega Beat Nintendo - Atlas Obscura
Nintendo’s Switch can be hacked to run custom apps and games - The Verge
How to make your old Game Boy as good as (or better than) new | Ars Technica
Don’t buy the MacBook Pros even on sale, in my opinion | The Outline
Verizon says Yahoo users must waive class-action rights—or stop using Yahoo | Ars Technica
Museum of the Moving Image
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171: Nintendo Labo is Here Brianna and Simone duo it out, talking about the NINTENDO LABO, Tesla production nightmare, the permissions we thoughtlessly grant to apps, and how the heck to pronounce Han Solo's name. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/171 http://relay.fm/rocket/171 Nintendo Labo is Here 171 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone duo it out, talking about the NINTENDO LABO, Tesla production nightmare, the permissions we thoughtlessly grant to apps, and how the heck to pronounce Han Solo's name. Brianna and Simone duo it out, talking about the NINTENDO LABO, Tesla production nightmare, the permissions we thoughtlessly grant to apps, and how the heck to pronounce Han Solo's name. clean 3325 Brianna and Simone duo it out, talking about the NINTENDO LABO, Tesla production nightmare, the permissions we thoughtlessly grant to apps, and how the heck to pronounce Han Solo's name.

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Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Labo UNBOXING & BUILDING — Let's Make a Toy-Con RC Car! - YouTube
Tesla says its factory is safer. But it left injuries off the books | Reveal
Tesla Probed by California Regulator on Workplace Conditions - Bloomberg
Tesla Model 3 will start 24/7 production to meet target
Smartphone Apps Know Too Much. We Need to Fix Permissions | WIRED
How Pizza Night Can Cost More in Data Than Dollars
Solo: A Star Wars Story reminds us that no one knows how to say Han’s name - The Verge
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170: It's So Horrible Here Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Zuckerberg's Senate testimony, the new RED iPhone, Mac Pro updates, and Cardi B's new album dropping. Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/170 http://relay.fm/rocket/170 It's So Horrible Here 170 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Zuckerberg's Senate testimony, the new RED iPhone, Mac Pro updates, and Cardi B's new album dropping. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Zuckerberg's Senate testimony, the new RED iPhone, Mac Pro updates, and Cardi B's new album dropping. clean 3248 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Zuckerberg's Senate testimony, the new RED iPhone, Mac Pro updates, and Cardi B's new album dropping.

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Links and Show Notes

Zuckerberg Testimony: Why Facebook Is Winning So Far - Bloomberg
How the Senate's tech illiteracy saved Mark Zuckerberg - CNNPolitics
Apple announces new red iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - The Verge
Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch
Apple’s redesigned Mac Pro is coming in 2019 - The Verge
Cardi B’s ‘Invasion of Privacy’ Cements Her Star Status
Cardi B on Her Unstoppable Rise, Repping Gang Life, and the Peril of Butt Injections | GQ
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169: Better Laser Explosions Brianna, Christina, and Simone mull over the rumors that Apple will make their own chip, and talk about how online culture needs to change in the aftermath of the shooting at YouTube headquarters. Then we take a breath to play a horrible guessing game. Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/169 http://relay.fm/rocket/169 Better Laser Explosions 169 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone mull over the rumors that Apple will make their own chip, and talk about how online culture needs to change in the aftermath of the shooting at YouTube headquarters. Then we take a breath to play a horrible guessing game. Brianna, Christina, and Simone mull over the rumors that Apple will make their own chip, and talk about how online culture needs to change in the aftermath of the shooting at YouTube headquarters. Then we take a breath to play a horrible guessing game. clean 4172 Brianna, Christina, and Simone mull over the rumors that Apple will make their own chip, and talk about how online culture needs to change in the aftermath of the shooting at YouTube headquarters. Then we take a breath to play a horrible guessing game.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Plans to Ditch Intel and Use Custom Mac Chips Starting in 2020 - Mac Rumors
Apple Plans to Use Its Own Chips in Macs From 2020, Replacing Intel - Bloomberg
Police Identify Woman Who Wounded 3 at YouTube and Killed Herself; Motive Is Unclear - The New York Times
Nasim Najafi Aghdam was 'calm and cooperative' with police before attacking YouTube HQ - CNN
Police Questioned YouTube Attacker Hours Before Shooting, Didn't Seem To Be A Threat : The Two-Way : NPR
Fool for You by Samantha M. Derr
Sparkwood by Daria Defore
Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue
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168: There Were Other Complications Apple held an event, Facebook is being Facebook, and who bit Beyoncé’s face. Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/168 http://relay.fm/rocket/168 There Were Other Complications 168 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Apple held an event, Facebook is being Facebook, and who bit Beyoncé’s face. Apple held an event, Facebook is being Facebook, and who bit Beyoncé’s face. clean 3878 Apple held an event, Facebook is being Facebook, and who bit Beyoncé’s face.

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Links and Show Notes

The 5 biggest announcements from the Apple education event - The Verge
Apple’s new iPad with Pencil support is just $299 for schools - The Verge
Apple and Logitech announce $49 Crayon stylus and keyboard case that work with the iPad - The Verge
Facebook scraped call, text message data for years from Android phones [Updated] | Ars Technica
Facebook scandal ignites a privacy awakening - Mar. 28, 2018
Manifest.permission | Android Developers
Which Celebrities Did Not Bite Beyoncé's Face? An Updating List. | HuffPost
Who bit Beyoncé? A guide to the most bizarre celebrity mystery of 2018. - The Washington Post
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167: Pointing Fingers Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the fallout for Facebook in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, Uber's self-driving car fatality, and two awesome ladies: Lara Croft and Jessica Jones. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/167 http://relay.fm/rocket/167 Pointing Fingers 167 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the fallout for Facebook in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, Uber's self-driving car fatality, and two awesome ladies: Lara Croft and Jessica Jones. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the fallout for Facebook in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, Uber's self-driving car fatality, and two awesome ladies: Lara Croft and Jessica Jones. clean 4110 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the fallout for Facebook in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, Uber's self-driving car fatality, and two awesome ladies: Lara Croft and Jessica Jones.

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Links and Show Notes

Cambridge Analytica scandals, explained: Facebook, Trump, Russia, WikiLeaks, and more - Vox
Cambridge Analytica, the shady data firm that might be a key Trump-Russia link, explained - Vox
Facebook and Cambridge Analytica: What You Need to Know as Fallout Widens - The New York Times
No, You Aren't Going to Quit Facebook
Uber’s self-driving car showed no signs of slowing before fatal crash, police say - The Verge
Uber halts self-driving tests after pedestrian killed in Arizona - The Verge
Uber’s former head of self-driving cars put safety second - The Verge
From sex symbol to icon: How Crystal Dynamics saved Lara Croft - Polygon
Jessica Jones season 2 full review - Polygon
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166: Smart Home Future Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about The Information's deep dive into Siri's troubled development, three exciting stories of FRAUD, The Bachelor's tragic season finale, and whether or not Simone should get a Fitbit on a whim. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/166 http://relay.fm/rocket/166 Smart Home Future 166 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about The Information's deep dive into Siri's troubled development, three exciting stories of FRAUD, The Bachelor's tragic season finale, and whether or not Simone should get a Fitbit on a whim. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about The Information's deep dive into Siri's troubled development, three exciting stories of FRAUD, The Bachelor's tragic season finale, and whether or not Simone should get a Fitbit on a whim. clean 3772 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about The Information's deep dive into Siri's troubled development, three exciting stories of FRAUD, The Bachelor's tragic season finale, and whether or not Simone should get a Fitbit on a whim.

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Links and Show Notes

The Seven-Year Itch: How Apple’s Marriage to Siri Turned Sour — The Information
Senior ex-Equifax executive charged with insider trading | Ars Technica
Theranos and CEO Elizabeth Holmes charged by the SEC with defrauding investors - The Verge
Google banning cryptocurrency-related advertising
Watch John Oliver explain Bitcoin using $15,000 Beanie Babies and rap videos - The Verge
Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham Iceland Vacation | PEOPLE.com
Fitbit Alta HR Is the Best Fitness Tracker for Normal People
Microsoft Build 2018 Developer Conference
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165: Steven Spielberg Hasn't Made A Bad Movie Since Hook - Fight Me Simone, Brianna, and Christina are reunited for a MYSTERY TOPIC, discussion of Microsoft's LTE Surface and Vulkan 1.1, and the upcoming Spielberg joint Ready Player One. Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/165 http://relay.fm/rocket/165 Steven Spielberg Hasn't Made A Bad Movie Since Hook - Fight Me 165 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina are reunited for a MYSTERY TOPIC, discussion of Microsoft's LTE Surface and Vulkan 1.1, and the upcoming Spielberg joint Ready Player One. Simone, Brianna, and Christina are reunited for a MYSTERY TOPIC, discussion of Microsoft's LTE Surface and Vulkan 1.1, and the upcoming Spielberg joint Ready Player One. clean 3428 Simone, Brianna, and Christina are reunited for a MYSTERY TOPIC, discussion of Microsoft's LTE Surface and Vulkan 1.1, and the upcoming Spielberg joint Ready Player One.

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Links and Show Notes

The work-anywhere Surface Pro with LTE can now be preordered by anyone | Ars Technica
Vulkan 1.1 out today with multi-GPU support, better DirectX compatibility | Ars Technica
Stranger Things’ homage to ’80s cinema continues with stunning posters - Polygon
People are making Ready Player One’s terrible posters so much better - Polygon
Female Founders on International Women's Day - YouTube
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164: Just The Two Of Us Brianna and Simone are FLYING DUO tonight and talking about Microsoft's Supreme Court Case, the ESRB's addition of in-game purchase warnings to game labels, Discord's purge of white nationalist servers, and the awesomeness of Black Panther. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/164 http://relay.fm/rocket/164 Just The Two Of Us 164 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone are FLYING DUO tonight and talking about Microsoft's Supreme Court Case, the ESRB's addition of in-game purchase warnings to game labels, Discord's purge of white nationalist servers, and the awesomeness of Black Panther. Brianna and Simone are FLYING DUO tonight and talking about Microsoft's Supreme Court Case, the ESRB's addition of in-game purchase warnings to game labels, Discord's purge of white nationalist servers, and the awesomeness of Black Panther. clean 4001 Brianna and Simone are FLYING DUO tonight and talking about Microsoft's Supreme Court Case, the ESRB's addition of in-game purchase warnings to game labels, Discord's purge of white nationalist servers, and the awesomeness of Black Panther.

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Links and Show Notes

US v. Microsoft: what’s at stake in the Supreme Court case - The Verge
ESRB adding labeling for loot boxes, other ‘in-game purchases’ - Polygon
Discord is purging alt-right, white nationalist and hateful servers - Polygon
Black Panther review - Polygon
Black Panther review: the grown-up Marvel movie we’ve been waiting for - The Verge
Brianna Wu — Donate via ActBlue
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163: Reviewpalooza Simone, Brianna, and Christina take a break from news to discuss their favorite toys: the Peloton bike, the HomePod, the iPhone 8, the third-gen MacBook, and the Apple Watch Series 3. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/163 http://relay.fm/rocket/163 Reviewpalooza 163 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina take a break from news to discuss their favorite toys: the Peloton bike, the HomePod, the iPhone 8, the third-gen MacBook, and the Apple Watch Series 3. Simone, Brianna, and Christina take a break from news to discuss their favorite toys: the Peloton bike, the HomePod, the iPhone 8, the third-gen MacBook, and the Apple Watch Series 3. clean 3898 Simone, Brianna, and Christina take a break from news to discuss their favorite toys: the Peloton bike, the HomePod, the iPhone 8, the third-gen MacBook, and the Apple Watch Series 3.

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Links and Show Notes

My two-month ride with Peloton, the cultish, internet-connected fitness bike - The Verge
Apple HomePod Review: It Only Sounds Great: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company
Opinion: Almost no one should get a HomePod over a Google Home Max | 9to5Google
iPhone 8 Review: Apple's Best and Most Boring iPhone | WIRED
'King of Kong' star Billy Mitchell lied, claims Donkey Kong world-record analysis | VentureBeat
The ‘King of Kong’ could be stripped of his high score
The Perfect Fraudman - YouTube
The King of Con - YouTube
World's Most Infamous Donkey Kong Player Caught Cheating! - YouTube
RDI Halcyon - YouTube
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162: The Internet Was A Mistake Brianna, Christina, and Simone are reunited to discuss Wired's cover story about Facebook, the upcoming (ongoing?) Infocalypse, and Quinn Norton's short life at the New York Times. Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/162 http://relay.fm/rocket/162 The Internet Was A Mistake 162 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone are reunited to discuss Wired's cover story about Facebook, the upcoming (ongoing?) Infocalypse, and Quinn Norton's short life at the New York Times. Brianna, Christina, and Simone are reunited to discuss Wired's cover story about Facebook, the upcoming (ongoing?) Infocalypse, and Quinn Norton's short life at the New York Times. clean 3760 Brianna, Christina, and Simone are reunited to discuss Wired's cover story about Facebook, the upcoming (ongoing?) Infocalypse, and Quinn Norton's short life at the New York Times.

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Links and Show Notes

Inside Facebook's Hellish Two Years—and Mark Zuckerberg's Struggle to Fix it All | WIRED
He Predicted The 2016 Fake News Crisis. Now He's Worried About An Information Apocalypse.
NY Times Hires, Quickly Fires Journalist With History of Homophobic Tweets
Microsoft Developer - YouTube
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161: Wow, Remember That? Brianna, Simone, and Christina are ... not here! But they've curated a trip down memory lane for you, of some of their favorite Rocket memories. Join us to talk about the SNES Classic and, of course, sexy, sexy Pokemon. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/161 http://relay.fm/rocket/161 Wow, Remember That? 161 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Simone, and Christina are ... not here! But they've curated a trip down memory lane for you, of some of their favorite Rocket memories. Join us to talk about the SNES Classic and, of course, sexy, sexy Pokemon. Brianna, Simone, and Christina are ... not here! But they've curated a trip down memory lane for you, of some of their favorite Rocket memories. Join us to talk about the SNES Classic and, of course, sexy, sexy Pokemon. clean 3270 Brianna, Simone, and Christina are ... not here! But they've curated a trip down memory lane for you, of some of their favorite Rocket memories. Join us to talk about the SNES Classic and, of course, sexy, sexy Pokemon.

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160: Flamethrowers and Teens Brianna and Christina are joined by The Daily Beast’s Taylor Lorenz to talk flame throwers, YouTube drama, buying Twitter followers, and bad award optics. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/160 http://relay.fm/rocket/160 Flamethrowers and Teens 160 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Christina are joined by The Daily Beast’s Taylor Lorenz to talk flame throwers, YouTube drama, buying Twitter followers, and bad award optics. Brianna and Christina are joined by The Daily Beast’s Taylor Lorenz to talk flame throwers, YouTube drama, buying Twitter followers, and bad award optics. clean 4380 Brianna and Christina are joined by The Daily Beast’s Taylor Lorenz to talk flame throwers, YouTube drama, buying Twitter followers, and bad award optics.

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Taylor Lorenz

Links and Show Notes

Taylor Lorenz (@TaylorLorenz) | Twitter
Flamethrower — The Boring Company
The Boring Company is really pushing the definition of “Flamethrower” | Ars Technica
YouTuber Under Fire for ‘Acid Attack’ Prank Videos
The Follower Factory - The New York Times
Twitter Followers Vanish Amid Inquiries Into Fake Accounts - The New York Times
Lies, Dumb Lies, and Richard Roeper’s Twitter Following - The Ringer
Atari Founder Award Reexamined After Outcry Over History - Rolling Stone
#NotNolan: why game creators are speaking out against the founder of Atari - The Verge
Like and Subscribe: A podcast about YouTube culture by Julia / Taylor / Ross on Apple Podcasts
Microsoft Channel 9 - YouTube
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159: Christina Loves To Buy Brianna, Christina, and Simone yell about the HomePod and the hell that is the Apple Store. Then they discuss the mysterious organization behind so much malvertising, and Cindy Gallop's Make Love Not Porn achieving $2 million in funding. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/159 http://relay.fm/rocket/159 Christina Loves To Buy 159 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone yell about the HomePod and the hell that is the Apple Store. Then they discuss the mysterious organization behind so much malvertising, and Cindy Gallop's Make Love Not Porn achieving $2 million in funding. Brianna, Christina, and Simone yell about the HomePod and the hell that is the Apple Store. Then they discuss the mysterious organization behind so much malvertising, and Cindy Gallop's Make Love Not Porn achieving $2 million in funding. clean 4175 Brianna, Christina, and Simone yell about the HomePod and the hell that is the Apple Store. Then they discuss the mysterious organization behind so much malvertising, and Cindy Gallop's Make Love Not Porn achieving $2 million in funding.

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Links and Show Notes

My iPhone repair experience, and why Apple's retail stores are too disorganized
Apple skeptic says company ‘in trouble’ ahead of HomePod launch
Five obvious questions about Apple’s HomePod speaker - The Verge
Here’s why the epidemic of malicious ads grew so much worse last year | Ars Technica
Sex, the final frontier: Cindy Gallop raises $2M from mysterious investor for social sex tech | TechCrunch
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158: Even MORE Warrantless Wiretapping This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube's creator problem, Nintendo's incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/158 http://relay.fm/rocket/158 Even MORE Warrantless Wiretapping 158 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube's creator problem, Nintendo's incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote. This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube's creator problem, Nintendo's incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote. clean 4630 This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube's creator problem, Nintendo's incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote.

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Links and Show Notes

YouTube Unveils New Monetization Rules Killing Ad Revenue for Small Creators 
YouTube introduces new criteria for creator monetization, Google Preferred structure - Polygon
YouTube’s lesser-known creators worry for the future after major monetization changes (update) - Polygon
YouTube’s lesser-known creators worry for the future after major monetization changes (update) - Polygon
Take a trip to Los Angeles' new internet celebrity summer camp - The Verge
YouTuber Jake Paul Builds a Multimillion-Dollar Empire—With the Help of Thousands of Tween Fans
Nintendo is making a bunch of awesome DIY cardboard toys for the Switch - The Verge
Nintendo reveals Labo, a DIY ‘build-and-play experience’ for Switch - Polygon
In a close vote, the Senate ends debate on warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens | TechCrunch
After calling for surveillance reform, Democrats help kill it - LA Times
House Extends Surveillance Law, Rejecting New Privacy Safeguards - The New York Times
Let's Play MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS! — Overboard, Episode 1 (New Show!) - YouTube
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157: Joe Kodak Allison Esposito joins Brianna and Simone to discuss stripper robots, the worst products from CES, Kodak's new cryptocurrency, and the new Overwatch League's lack of women. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/157 http://relay.fm/rocket/157 Joe Kodak 157 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Allison Esposito joins Brianna and Simone to discuss stripper robots, the worst products from CES, Kodak's new cryptocurrency, and the new Overwatch League's lack of women. Allison Esposito joins Brianna and Simone to discuss stripper robots, the worst products from CES, Kodak's new cryptocurrency, and the new Overwatch League's lack of women. clean 3908 Allison Esposito joins Brianna and Simone to discuss stripper robots, the worst products from CES, Kodak's new cryptocurrency, and the new Overwatch League's lack of women.

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Allison Esposito

Links and Show Notes

Christina Warren on Twitter: "Oleg is comforting me! https://t.co/Zy4Ol8sfbo"
Do Androids Cry After Stripping in Vegas for CES?
Here’s the story behind the pole-dancing robots everyone’s talking about at CES - Recode
This weight-loss headset is more likely to give you a headache than budge the scale - The Verge
CES 2018: This smart mirror tells you how wrinkly you are
CES 2018 gadgets: from talking toilets to snuggle robots - The Washington Post
Kohler Introduces Voice-Command Technology Into The Bathroom, Announces New Smart Home Products With ‘KOHLER Konnect’ | 2018 KBIS Press Kit | Press Kits | Press Room | KOHLER
Kodak announces its own cryptocurrency and watches stock price skyrocket - The Verge
WomenCoin (WOMEN) $0.003992 (21.14%) | CoinMarketCap
Matt Levine on Twitter: "have sex using smart contracts on the blockchain https://t.co/O6TGPhOzko https://t.co/KAvCKwC6Xb"
No Overwatch League Team Signed The Game's Most Notable Female Pro To Their Roster
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156: Brain Hurt Simone, Brianna, and Christina update y'all on the Apple battery situation, and talk about the Intel chip vulnerability. Then they exult over Snap's opulent, incredible NYE party. Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/156 http://relay.fm/rocket/156 Brain Hurt 156 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina update y'all on the Apple battery situation, and talk about the Intel chip vulnerability. Then they exult over Snap's opulent, incredible NYE party. Simone, Brianna, and Christina update y'all on the Apple battery situation, and talk about the Intel chip vulnerability. Then they exult over Snap's opulent, incredible NYE party. clean 3534 Simone, Brianna, and Christina update y'all on the Apple battery situation, and talk about the Intel chip vulnerability. Then they exult over Snap's opulent, incredible NYE party.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple will replace old iPhone batteries, regardless of diagnostic test results - The Verge
A Message to Our Customers - Apple
Apple clarifies that all iPhone 6 and later devices are eligible for $29 battery replacements | 9to5Mac
Apple's battery replacement offer to reduce 2018 iPhone sales: Barclays
What’s behind the Intel design flaw forcing numerous patches? | Ars Technica
“Meltdown” and “Spectre”: Every modern processor has unfixable security flaws | Ars Technica
Critical "Meltdown" and "Spectre" Flaws Breaks Basic Security for Intel, AMD, ARM Computers | WIRED
Kernel-memory-leaking Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign • The Register
Google Online Security Blog: Today's CPU vulnerability: what you need to know
Intel Responds to Security Research Findings
Microsoft issues emergency Windows update for processor security bugs - The Verge
Snapchat Blocked Guests At Its Lavish NYE Party From Posting on Snapchat
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155: We're All From Rocket Now This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone for her choices, and we talk about our best games of 2017. Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/155 http://relay.fm/rocket/155 We're All From Rocket Now 155 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone, and we talk about our best games of 2017. This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone, and we talk about our best games of 2017. clean 3646 This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone for her choices, and we talk about our best games of 2017.

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Links and Show Notes

Brianna Wu on Twitter: "Update: Two weeks ago, jerkface was driving recklessly, illegally passed in a single lane, and smashed into the rear of my 981 because he wa… https://t.co/1fT2iyvQkD"
Christina Warren on Instagram: “I found my OG copy of Earthbound in my parents basement.” • Instagram
SIMONE'S Top 5 Games of 2017! - YouTube
Apple faces multiple lawsuits after admitting to slowing down iPhones as their batteries age - The Verge
Was it really necessary for Apple to slow down old iPhones? - The Verge
Why Apple slows down old iPhones to save your battery | iMore
Confessions of a Digital Nazi Hunter - The New York Times
Facebook Thinks Saying "Men Are Trash" Is Hate Speech
Bono Is Sad Men Have No Outlet For Their Anger Now That They Let Women Make Music
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154: I Don't Regret It Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the net neutrality repeal, have a brief aside about Magic Leap, and effuse over the Ocean's 8 trailer. Then they end the show and spend 30 minutes talking about The Last Jedi. Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/154 http://relay.fm/rocket/154 I Don't Regret It 154 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the net neutrality repeal, have a brief aside about Magic Leap, and effuse over the Ocean's 8 trailer. Then they end the show and spend 30 minutes talking about The Last Jedi. Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the net neutrality repeal, have a brief aside about Magic Leap, and effuse over the Ocean's 8 trailer. Then they end the show and spend 30 minutes talking about The Last Jedi. clean 4544 Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the net neutrality repeal, have a brief aside about Magic Leap, and effuse over the Ocean's 8 trailer. Then they end the show and spend 30 minutes talking about The Last Jedi.

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Links and Show Notes

26 senators are supporting a resolution to undo the FCC’s net neutrality repeal - The Verge
Net neutrality repeal: FCC votes 3-2 against open internet - Vox
Net neutrality is dead — what happens next? - The Verge
Net neutrality isn’t the only way to keep the internet fair. It’s just the only way in America. - Vox
Net neutrality is dead — what happens next? - The Verge
The Republican net neutrality bill doesn't save net neutrality - The Verge
26 senators are supporting a resolution to undo the FCC’s net neutrality repeal - The Verge
The FCC just killed net neutrality - The Verge
Lightwear: Introducing Magic Leap's Mixed Reality Goggles - Rolling Stone
OCEAN'S 8 - Official 1st Trailer - YouTube
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153: Always Be Fact Checking Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the most Rocket story ever: AI-manipulated porn. Then we discuss iMac Pro early reviews and the alt-right campaign against Matt Taibbi. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/153 http://relay.fm/rocket/153 Always Be Fact Checking 153 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the most Rocket story ever: AI-manipulated porn. Then we discuss iMac Pro early reviews and the alt-right campaign against Matt Taibbi. Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the most Rocket story ever: AI-manipulated porn. Then we discuss iMac Pro early reviews and the alt-right campaign against Matt Taibbi. clean 3917 Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the most Rocket story ever: AI-manipulated porn. Then we discuss iMac Pro early reviews and the alt-right campaign against Matt Taibbi.

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Links and Show Notes

AI-Assisted Fake Porn Is Here - Motherboard
The New iMac Pro Is Really Expensive And Really Worth It: Early Review
Early iMac Pro reviews are in and the machine is an absolute monster – BGR
Cabel Sasser on Twitter: "⚠️ iMac Pro Alert! Apple (amazingly/unprecedentedly?) provided me with a loaner iMac Pro a few days ago to check out, and in turn, I'm very… https://t.co/os6SCdYuDU"
The Destruction of Matt Taibbi :: Politics :: Features :: Matt Taibbi :: Paste
Lost Exile | Vanity Fair
Game Ogre is a show about making mistakes together - Polygon
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152: One Woman Show Christina roleplays the playground fight between Google and Amazon, and then Brianna and Christina discuss those bitcoins. Finally, Rocket's holiday gift guide! Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/152 http://relay.fm/rocket/152 One Woman Show 152 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina roleplays the playground fight between Google and Amazon, and then Brianna and Christina discuss those bitcoins. Finally, Rocket's holiday gift guide! Christina roleplays the playground fight between Google and Amazon, and then Brianna and Christina discuss those bitcoins. Finally, Rocket's holiday gift guide! clean 4818 Christina roleplays the playground fight between Google and Amazon, and then Brianna and Christina discuss those bitcoins. Finally, Rocket's holiday gift guide!

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Links and Show Notes

Google and Amazon are punishing their own customers in a bitter feud - The Verge
Amazon Prime Video App Launches on Apple TV [Update: TV App Supported] - Mac Rumors
Bitcoin’s insane energy consumption, explained | Ars Technica
Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Steam Blog
Amazon.com: Nintendo Switch with Joy-Con Pick You Own System Bundle Options: Edition, Color, Games, Extra Controller, Case: Computers & Accessories
Nerf Rival Deadpool Kronos XVIII-500 Dual Pack for Collectibles | GameStop
MacBook Pro - Apple
Amazon.com: Daria Defore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
Super Nintendo Entertainment System™: Super NES Classic Edition – Official site
Get a Grip On Your Phone | PopSockets
HP, Asus announce first Windows 10 ARM PCs: 20 hour battery life, gigabit LTE | Ars Technica
Hair Coach Smart Hair Brush | Kérastase
Juicero is shutting down - The Verge
USB-C to 3.5mm Digital Headphone Jack Adapter - Google Store
Amazon.com: Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter: Cell Phones & Accessories
Maker of ‘Smart’ Vibrators Settles Data Collection Lawsuit for $3.75 Million - The New York Times
Brian's Video Producer Announcement & CRYSTAL CHRONICLES APPRECIATION GROUP | Polygon
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151: Dark Unicorn Brianna, Christina and Simone chat about the enormous logic error with Mac OS High Sierra, Uber's latest latest (latest) disaster(s), and the future of Essential. Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/151 http://relay.fm/rocket/151 Dark Unicorn 151 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina and Simone chat about the enormous logic error with Mac OS High Sierra, Uber's latest latest (latest) disaster(s), and the future of Essential. Brianna, Christina and Simone chat about the enormous logic error with Mac OS High Sierra, Uber's latest latest (latest) disaster(s), and the future of Essential. clean 3859 Brianna, Christina and Simone chat about the enormous logic error with Mac OS High Sierra, Uber's latest latest (latest) disaster(s), and the future of Essential.

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Links and Show Notes

HQ - Live Trivia Game Show on the App Store
Major Apple security flaw grants admin access on macOS High Sierra without password - The Verge
About the security content of Security Update 2017-001 - Apple Support
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra Security Update to Fix Root Password Vulnerability - Mac Rumors
Apple MacOS High Sierra Security Flaw Lets Anyone Get Root Access, No Password Required | WIRED
Daring Fireball: High Sierra Root Login Bug Was Mentioned on Apple’s Support Forums Two Weeks Ago
Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org
The new MacBook keyboard is ruining my life | The Outline
Uber Hid 2016 Breach, Paying Hackers to Delete Stolen Data - The New York Times
Uber suffered massive data breach, then paid hackers to keep quiet – Naked Security
Uber Paid Hackers to Delete Stolen Data on 57 Million People - Bloomberg
Uber says 2.7M UK users affected by 2016 data breach | TechCrunch
New Evidence Makes the Uber-Waymo Self-Driving Car Lawsuit Much Nastier | WIRED
Uber-Waymo trial delayed as U.S. judge raises prospect of 'cover-up'
The Self Driving Car Whiz Who Fell from Grace | WIRED
Android’s Andy Rubin Left Google After Inquiry Found Inappropriate Relationship — The Information
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150: CMAC AND CMOM A very, very special guest joins Brianna, Christina, and Simone to discuss Twitter's verification woes, the iPhone X, and the delay of Apple's HomePod. Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/150 http://relay.fm/rocket/150 CMAC AND CMOM 150 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A very, very special guest joins Brianna, Christina, and Simone to discuss Twitter's verification woes, the iPhone X, and the delay of Apple's HomePod. A very, very special guest joins Brianna, Christina, and Simone to discuss Twitter's verification woes, the iPhone X, and the delay of Apple's HomePod. clean 4525 A very, very special guest joins Brianna, Christina, and Simone to discuss Twitter's verification woes, the iPhone X, and the delay of Apple's HomePod.

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter's verification program was a mess from the start - The Verge
Twitter, Facing Another Uproar, Pauses Its Verification Process - The New York Times
Amazon.com: Spigen Liquid Crystal iPhone X Case with Slim Protection and Premium TPU for Apple iPhone X (2017) - Crystal Clear: Electronics
iphone 6 cases,iPhone 5 cases, iphone cases, fashion iphone cases - kate spade new york
Apple’s HomePod delayed until next year - The Verge
Apple’s HomePod Delay Isn’t Just a Momentary Lapse: Gadfly - The Washington Post
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149: Get Yourself a Bentley Software Developer Jessica Dennis takes over for Christina this week as we discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Pixel earbuds, and SMART DRUGS that can tell when you've taken them. Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/149 http://relay.fm/rocket/149 Get Yourself a Bentley 149 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Software Developer Jessica Dennis takes over for Christina this week as we discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Pixel earbuds, and SMART DRUGS that can tell when you've taken them. Software Developer Jessica Dennis takes over for Christina this week as we discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Pixel earbuds, and SMART DRUGS that can tell when you've taken them. clean 3455 Software Developer Jessica Dennis takes over for Christina this week as we discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Pixel earbuds, and SMART DRUGS that can tell when you've taken them.

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Guest Starring:

Jessica Dennis

Links and Show Notes

Change will be a Constant in Star Wars Battlefront II
Star Wars Battlefront 2’s loot crate controversy: everything you need to know - Polygon
Why your Battlefront 2 outrage is a compliment to EA (and how to use it effectively) - Polygon
The most hated poet in Portland | The Outline
Google's Pixel Buds Aren't Even Close to Being Good
The FDA has approved the first digital pill - The Verge
Porsche AR - Imagine on the App Store
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148: Meth Is Not Cruelty-Free Christina Warren's impressions of the iPhone X meets Brianna Wu's struggles trying to order one. Then we discuss Twitter's fresh 280 characters and Steven Soderbergh's Mosaic. Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/148 http://relay.fm/rocket/148 Meth Is Not Cruelty-Free 148 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina Warren's impressions of the iPhone X meets Brianna Wu's struggles trying to order one. Then we discuss Twitter's fresh 280 characters and Steven Soderbergh's Mosaic. Christina Warren's impressions of the iPhone X meets Brianna Wu's struggles trying to order one. Then we discuss Twitter's fresh 280 characters and Steven Soderbergh's Mosaic. clean 4424 Christina Warren's impressions of the iPhone X meets Brianna Wu's struggles trying to order one. Then we discuss Twitter's fresh 280 characters and Steven Soderbergh's Mosaic.

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter officially expands its character count to 280 starting today | TechCrunch
Twitter's new 280-character limit raises questions - CNET
Steven Soderbergh's New App, Mosaic, Will Change How You Watch TV | WIRED
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147: The First Big iPhone X Episode Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a BIG OL' IPHONE X HOUR. Then, a brief digestif in the form of Aibo! Thu, 02 Nov 2017 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/147 http://relay.fm/rocket/147 The First Big iPhone X Episode 147 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a BIG OL' IPHONE X HOUR. Then, a brief digestif in the form of Aibo! Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a BIG OL' IPHONE X HOUR. Then, a brief digestif in the form of Aibo! clean 4741 Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a BIG OL' IPHONE X HOUR. Then, a brief digestif in the form of Aibo!

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Links and Show Notes

iPhone X Review: How We Tested (and Tricked) FaceID - WSJ
iPhone X review: face the future - The Verge
Review of Apple’s iPhone X at Disneyland
iPhone X review: The best damn product Apple has ever made | iMore
iPhone X Animoji Review | POPSUGAR News
iPhone X FIRST LOOK: TOP 10 BEST FEATURES - YouTube
Sony just announced a new Aibo robot dog - The Verge
Sony's Robotic Dog Aibo Is Back From the Dead
A Robotic Dog’s Mortality - The New York Times
Janet Jackson - Doesn't Really Matter (Official Video) - YouTube
DRAGON'S LAIR: The Long Happy Life of an '80s Phenomenon - YouTube
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146: Get A Load of THESE Amazing Stories Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the state of Apple's television programming, Amazon Key, and this week's BIGGEST TECH FAILURES. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/146 http://relay.fm/rocket/146 Get A Load of THESE Amazing Stories 146 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the state of Apple's television programming, Amazon Key, and this week's BIGGEST TECH FAILURES. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the state of Apple's television programming, Amazon Key, and this week's BIGGEST TECH FAILURES. clean 3924 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the state of Apple's television programming, Amazon Key, and this week's BIGGEST TECH FAILURES.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Hollywood Is the Opposite of Edgy - Bloomberg
Apple Joins Forces With Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television - The New York Times
What is Amazon Key? Silicon Valley at its most out-of-touch. - The Washington Post
Amazon Key is a new service that lets couriers unlock your front door - The Verge
It Sounds Like Snap Spectacles Turned Into a Massive Boondoggle
Fewer than half Snapchat Spectacles owners used glasses after 1 month - Business Insider
Sega Genesis Flashback HD review - Polygon
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145: Baby's Got Back, As They Say Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the KRACK epidemic, and two solid products: the Pixel 2, and the Surface Book 2. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/145 http://relay.fm/rocket/145 Baby's Got Back, As They Say 145 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the KRACK epidemic, and two solid products: the Pixel 2, and the Surface Book 2. Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the KRACK epidemic, and two solid products: the Pixel 2, and the Surface Book 2. clean 3773 Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the KRACK epidemic, and two solid products: the Pixel 2, and the Surface Book 2.

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Links and Show Notes

The KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability, explained like you're five
WiFi is broken – here's the companies that have already fixed it - Charged
List of Firmware & Driver Updates for KRACK WPA2 Vulnerability
Microsoft has already fixed the Wi-Fi attack vulnerability - The Verge
Wi-Fi Security Flaw Not As Bad As It’s KRACKed Up To Be - TidBITS
Google Pixel 2 review: plainly great - The Verge
Pixel 2 Review: Google Sticks to What It Does Best
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 has more power and a new 15-inch size - The Verge
The new MacBook keyboard is ruining my life | The Outline
Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac | The contacts app you'll actually want to use.
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144: Go Oculus Go Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss hacking the crap out of your SNES Classic, and the new untethered headsets from Oculus. Then we take a turn to discuss Harvey Weinstein. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/144 http://relay.fm/rocket/144 Go Oculus Go 144 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss hacking the crap out of your SNES Classic, and the new untethered headsets from Oculus. Then we take a turn to discuss Harvey Weinstein. Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss hacking the crap out of your SNES Classic, and the new untethered headsets from Oculus. Then we take a turn to discuss Harvey Weinstein. clean 3749 Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss hacking the crap out of your SNES Classic, and the new untethered headsets from Oculus. Then we take a turn to discuss Harvey Weinstein.

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Links and Show Notes

List of Super NES enhancement chips - Wikipedia
The Story of NESticle, the Ambitious Emulator That Redefined Retro Gaming - Motherboard
SNES CLASSIC: CPS1, CPS2, NEOGEO and KONAMI ARCADE ROM TUTORIAL - YouTube
Oculus announces $199 stand-alone VR headset, Oculus Go - Polygon
Oculus reveals new standalone Santa Cruz headset design with improved controllers - The Verge
Oculus’ prototype Santa Cruz headset feels like a wireless Oculus Rift - The Verge
Oculus’ updated Home is The Sims meets Habbo Hotel in VR - Polygon
How virtual reality developers are surviving the hype cycle - The Verge
Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades - The New York Times
From Aggressive Overtures to Sexual Assault: Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers Tell Their Stories | The New Yorker
These Are The Women Who Have Accused Harvey Weinstein | HuffPost
Channel 9: Videos for developers from the people building Microsoft Products & Services
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143: Grievances Christina returns to be shamed for not going to Disney jail. Then your hosts start out glad with the SNES Classic, and end up mad talking about Equifax. In the middle, they find some time for Google. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/143 http://relay.fm/rocket/143 Grievances 143 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina returns to be shamed for not going to Disney jail. Then your hosts start out glad with the SNES Classic, and end up mad talking about Equifax. In the middle, they find some time for Google. Christina returns to be shamed for not going to Disney jail. Then your hosts start out glad with the SNES Classic, and end up mad talking about Equifax. In the middle, they find some time for Google. clean 4566 Christina returns to be shamed for not going to Disney jail. Then your hosts start out glad with the SNES Classic, and end up mad talking about Equifax. In the middle, they find some time for Google.

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Links and Show Notes

Where and how to buy the SNES Classic Edition today (update) - Polygon
SNES Classic review - Polygon
The SNES Classic is very good - Polygon
Google Pixel 2 event: the 5 biggest announcements - The Verge
Google Pixelbook first look: a stunning $1,000 laptop - The Verge
Exclusive first look at the Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL - The Verge
The Equifax hacks are a case study in why we need better data breach laws - Vox
Someone dressed like the Monopoly guy is photobombing the Senate's Equifax hearing
Equifax Was Warned About Vulnerability But Failed To Patch It
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142: SimoneJACK Julia Alexander joins Brianna and Simone to talk about … Tom Cruise's butt, what is up with all the clowns, and whether Twitter can ban Trump. Seriously. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/142 http://relay.fm/rocket/142 SimoneJACK 142 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Julia Alexander joins Brianna and Simone to talk about … Tom Cruise's butt, what is up with all the clowns, and whether Twitter can ban Trump. Seriously. Julia Alexander joins Brianna and Simone to talk about … Tom Cruise's butt, what is up with all the clowns, and whether Twitter can ban Trump. Seriously. clean 3444 Julia Alexander joins Brianna and Simone to talk about … Tom Cruise's butt, what is up with all the clowns, and whether Twitter can ban Trump. Seriously.

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Guest Starring:

Julia Alexander

Links and Show Notes

Why Is Tom Cruise Lying Out of His Prosthetic Ass?
It review - Polygon
After Nearly 30 Years, Killer Clown Arrested for Love Triangle Murder
Twitter's rules apparently don't apply to Trump - CNET
Mashable on Twitter: "The future of home security might just be a house drone https://t.co/N4E67RdxL7"
Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
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141: Disney Prison Christina, Brianna, and Simone have a few words for the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 problems, as well as the cool stuff available for ARKit. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/141 http://relay.fm/rocket/141 Disney Prison 141 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone have a few words for the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 problems, as well as the cool stuff available for ARKit. Christina, Brianna, and Simone have a few words for the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 problems, as well as the cool stuff available for ARKit. clean 3855 Christina, Brianna, and Simone have a few words for the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 problems, as well as the cool stuff available for ARKit.

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Links and Show Notes

Careers - Vox Media
iPhone 8 Review: Apple's Best and Most Boring iPhone | WIRED
iPhone 8 review: the default option - The Verge
Daring Fireball: The iPhones 8
Apple admits to Apple Watch LTE problems just before it ships - The Verge
Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE review: missed connections - The Verge
Daring Fireball: Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Series 3 Review: Untethered... and Unreliable - WSJ
Apple Watch Series 3's "LTE problems" are actually an existing Wi-Fi bug | iMore
9 cool AR apps you should download to try out iOS 11’s ARKit - The Verge
Watch The Bold Type TV Show Online
TV Reviews – The Bold Type
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140: The Revolutionary iPhone Brianna, Christina and Simone pore over every detail from Apple's Sept. 12 keynote. RIP ROSE GOLD. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/140 http://relay.fm/rocket/140 The Revolutionary iPhone 140 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina and Simone pore over every detail from Apple's Sept. 12 keynote. RIP ROSE GOLD. Brianna, Christina and Simone pore over every detail from Apple's Sept. 12 keynote. RIP ROSE GOLD. clean 4774 Brianna, Christina and Simone pore over every detail from Apple's Sept. 12 keynote. RIP ROSE GOLD.

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Links and Show Notes

Did Apple Just Kill Rose Gold?
iPhone X event: the five most important things from the Apple keynote - The Verge
New Apple Watch Series 3 announced with LTE - The Verge
Apple’s watchOS 4 due out September 19th with better heart rate monitoring - The Verge
HANDS ON: LunaTik iPod Nano Watch Kit Makes Us Swoon
Apple vs. Roku vs. Amazon: who makes the best streaming TV device? - The Verge
Apple's AirPower wireless charging mat can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time - The Verge
iPhone 8 price will start at $699 with a release date of September 22nd - The Verge
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus announced with wireless charging, True Tone display - The Verge
If you have an iPhone 7, you should not buy an iPhone 8
Apple’s iPhone X: wait for the reviews - The Verge
iPhone X will cost $999 and won’t come out until November 3rd - The Verge
iPhone X announced with edge-to-edge screen, Face ID, and no home button - The Verge
iPhone X hands-on: feels like ‘the future of the smartphone’ - The Verge
Apple brings face-tracking to ARKit on iPhone X | TechCrunch
iPhone X has no home button, and will unlock with facial recognition - The Verge
Why Face ID won’t give you the legal protection of a passcode - The Verge
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139: Almost as Good as Simone Brianna and Christina are joined again by Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) to discuss the latest tech news is the week, including the Galaxy Note 8 Reviews, Google’s monopoly status, and the tech industry's response to the Trump’s DACA decision. Sat, 09 Sep 2017 03:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/139 http://relay.fm/rocket/139 Almost as Good as Simone 139 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Christina are joined again by Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) to discuss the latest tech news is the week, including the Galaxy Note 8 Reviews, Google’s monopoly status, and the tech industry's response to the Trump’s DACA decision. Brianna and Christina are joined again by Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) to discuss the latest tech news is the week, including the Galaxy Note 8 Reviews, Google’s monopoly status, and the tech industry's response to the Trump’s DACA decision. clean 3666 Brianna and Christina are joined again by Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) to discuss the latest tech news is the week, including the Galaxy Note 8 Reviews, Google’s monopoly status, and the tech industry's response to the Trump’s DACA decision.

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Guest Starring:

Jessica Dennis

Links and Show Notes

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review: one for the fans - The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review: Bigger, Badder, But I Still Want More
The anti-monopoly case against Google - The Verge
When The Truth is Messy and Hard – Context: By New America
Yes, Google Uses Its Power to Quash Ideas It Doesn’t Like—I Know Because It Happened to Me [Updated]
Microsoft says it will pay legal fees for Dreamer employees - The Verge
Urgent DACA legislation is both an economic imperative and humanitarian necessity - Microsoft on the Issues
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138: Horf Some Sausage Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Apple Event, Microsoft and Google's push into VR and AR tech, and Taylor's Swift's ascension from the dead. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/138 http://relay.fm/rocket/138 Horf Some Sausage 138 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Apple Event, Microsoft and Google's push into VR and AR tech, and Taylor's Swift's ascension from the dead. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Apple Event, Microsoft and Google's push into VR and AR tech, and Taylor's Swift's ascension from the dead. clean 3535 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Apple Event, Microsoft and Google's push into VR and AR tech, and Taylor's Swift's ascension from the dead.

Links and Show Notes

Apple to Hold Product Launch Event on Sept. 12 - WSJ
Microsoft’s Mixed Reality controllers work like Oculus Touch — without the cameras - The Verge
ARCore: Augmented reality at Android scale
ARCore Is Google's Answer To Apple's ARKit, Now Available
Microsoft was leading the world in AR; now it’s at risk of being left behind | Ars Technica
Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do - YouTube
Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do,' annotated - YouTube
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137: All the Sad, Young Phones Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss all the new exciting Android-related news: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone, and Android Oreo. Then they talk about Ellen Pao's book excerpt in NY Mag, and the new and terrible Lamborghini phone. Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/137 http://relay.fm/rocket/137 All the Sad, Young Phones 137 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss all the new exciting Android-related news: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone, and Android Oreo. Then they talk about Ellen Pao's book excerpt in NY Mag, and the new and terrible Lamborghini phone. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss all the new exciting Android-related news: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone, and Android Oreo. Then they talk about Ellen Pao's book excerpt in NY Mag, and the new and terrible Lamborghini phone. clean 4185 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss all the new exciting Android-related news: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone, and Android Oreo. Then they talk about Ellen Pao's book excerpt in NY Mag, and the new and terrible Lamborghini phone.

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Links and Show Notes

EA Boss Says Mass Effect: Andromeda Got Too Much Criticism, Franchise Could Return - GameSpot
The Story Behind Mass Effect: Andromeda's Troubled Five-Year Development
Samsung Note 8: The Return of the Original Jumbo Phone
Why does Samsung think you’d be willing to spend nearly $1,000 on a Galaxy Note 8? - The Verge
Is The Essential Phone Any Good? Here's What The Reviews Have To Say - Digg
Essential Phone review - The Verge
Essential Phone: Review | WIRED
A Normal Person's Guide to the Essential Phone, the Most Hyped Gadget of the Summer
11 Things You Can Do in Android Oreo That You Couldn't Before
Android – 8.0 Oreo
Ellen Pao: This Is How Sexism Works in Silicon Valley
Finally, Lamborghini Has Made a Phone Exclusively for Assholes
KFC's iPhone killer has arrived - The Verge
KFC Limited E-Store
Channel 9: Videos for developers from the people building Microsoft Products & Services
Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
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136: This Is What Eggs Sound Like Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Tesla Model 3, Apple's plans for television content, and MoviePass and their potentially doomed $10 subscription. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/136 http://relay.fm/rocket/136 This Is What Eggs Sound Like 136 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Tesla Model 3, Apple's plans for television content, and MoviePass and their potentially doomed $10 subscription. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Tesla Model 3, Apple's plans for television content, and MoviePass and their potentially doomed $10 subscription. clean 4165 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Tesla Model 3, Apple's plans for television content, and MoviePass and their potentially doomed $10 subscription.

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Links and Show Notes

Tesla Model 3 delivery estimate - Business Insider
Model 3 | Tesla
Tesla Model 3 price - Business Insider
No Matter What Happens To Tesla, The Model S Is An Amazing Machine
Apple Readies $1 Billion War Chest for Hollywood Programming - WSJ
Apple is reportedly investing $1 billion in original video content - The Verge
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos on Shonda Rhimes and Launching Original Movies | Variety
MoviePass threatened with lawsuit after slashing subscription fees to $10 a month - The Verge
MoviePass’ $10 plan to watch unlimited movies receives major industry blowback - Polygon
Taylor Swift’s Priceless Dollar - The New York Times
Taylor Swift's sexual assault testimony was sharp, gutsy, and satisfying.
This Week On Channel 9 | Channel 9
Pretty Cute Watching Boston Residents Play Daily Game Of ‘Big City’ - The Onion - America's Finest News Source
8.4 Million New Yorkers Suddenly Realize New York City A Horrible Place To Live - The Onion - America's Finest News Source
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135: Appropriating Demons and Daddy The iPhone 8 isn't here yet, but we sure seem to know a lot about it, including the possibility THERE MAY NOT BE A ROSE GOLD OPTION. Also, Disney is breaking up with Netflix. Fri, 11 Aug 2017 00:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/135 http://relay.fm/rocket/135 Appropriating Demons and Daddy 135 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The iPhone 8 isn't here yet, but we sure seem to know a lot about it, including the possibility THERE MAY NOT BE A ROSE GOLD OPTION. Also, Disney is breaking up with Netflix. The iPhone 8 isn't here yet, but we sure seem to know a lot about it, including the possibility THERE MAY NOT BE A ROSE GOLD OPTION. Also, Disney is breaking up with Netflix. clean 4467 The iPhone 8 isn't here yet, but we sure seem to know a lot about it, including the possibility THERE MAY NOT BE A ROSE GOLD OPTION. Also, Disney is breaking up with Netflix.

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent

Links and Show Notes

The iPhone 8 Model! - YouTube
iPhone 8 may skip rose gold, launch in just three colors | TechRadar
Disney to End Netflix Deal, Sets Launch of ESPN and Disney-Branded Streaming Services | Variety
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134: That's What SHE Said Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about Apple's decision to pull some VPN apps from the Chinese App Store, the women who sell nudes on Patreon, and HBO h4ckz0rz. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/134 http://relay.fm/rocket/134 That's What SHE Said 134 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about Apple's decision to pull some VPN apps from the Chinese App Store, the women who sell nudes on Patreon, and HBO h4ckz0rz. Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about Apple's decision to pull some VPN apps from the Chinese App Store, the women who sell nudes on Patreon, and HBO h4ckz0rz. clean 4411 Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about Apple's decision to pull some VPN apps from the Chinese App Store, the women who sell nudes on Patreon, and HBO h4ckz0rz.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple’s Silence in China Sets a Dangerous Precedent - The New York Times
Apple Removes Apps From China Store That Help Internet Users Evade Censorship - The New York Times
China is perfecting a new method for suppressing dissent on the internet - Vox
Tim Cook justifies removing VPN apps in China, claiming Apple was only following the law - The Verge
The women who sell nudes on Patreon - The Verge
Hackers Threaten ‘Game of Thrones,’ as HBO Confirms Cyberattack - The New York Times
HBO Hackers Stole ‘Thousands of Internal Documents’ | Variety
Cincinnati Zoo on Twitter: "It's official! Fiona is the world's sassiest hippo ever! Here she is inside pestering her mom Bibi while she eats. 💯💕👑😎 https://t.co/6dRXzvDDHL"
TWC9: Bug Bounty, Fast and Easy Containers, Edge Summit, We Still Love MS Paint and more... | This Week On Channel 9 | Channel 9
Nick and Griffin's Driving Instructor Roleplay (Feat. Simone & Pat) - YouTube
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133: Walmart Disappoints America Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the looming death of Flash, the delayed death of MS Paint, and the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/133 http://relay.fm/rocket/133 Walmart Disappoints America 133 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the looming death of Flash, the delayed death of MS Paint, and the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the looming death of Flash, the delayed death of MS Paint, and the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago. clean 3542 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the looming death of Flash, the delayed death of MS Paint, and the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago.

Links and Show Notes

Walmart canceling all early SNES Classic pre-orders due to ‘technical glitch’ - Polygon
Flash & The Future of Interactive Content | Adobe
The Life, Death and Rebirth of Adobe Flash
Get ready to finally say goodbye to Flash — in 2020 | TechCrunch
Thoughts on Flash - Apple
Apple Didn't Kill Flash, HTML5 Did
Just How Dead Is Microsoft Paint? [Updated]
Microsoft Paint isn’t dead yet, will live in the Windows Store for free - The Verge
Microsoft Paint to be killed off after 32 years | Technology | The Guardian
Microsoft Paint will soon be no more
Hold your faux outrage over the demise of Microsoft Paint
A Brutal Recap Of The Very Bad Pokémon Go Fest
I went to Pokémon Go Fest, and it was a disaster - The Verge
Most Pokémon Go Fest attendees missed its best moment - Polygon
Niantic ‘horrified’ by Pokémon Go Fest - Polygon
Sorry, space cats, this interactive A-Ha video is the best use of ARKit we’ve seen - The Verge
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132: I Invented Daddy Culture Christina explains why she bought a very expensive iMac, then the hosts talk about some good old-fashion bitcoin theft. Finally, pooping all over the Ataribox. Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/132 http://relay.fm/rocket/132 I Invented Daddy Culture 132 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina explains why she bought a very expensive iMac, then the hosts talk about some good old-fashion bitcoin theft. Finally, pooping all over the Ataribox. Christina explains why she bought a very expensive iMac, then the hosts talk about some good old-fashion bitcoin theft. Finally, pooping all over the Ataribox. clean 3592 Christina explains why she bought a very expensive iMac, then the hosts talk about some good old-fashion bitcoin theft. Finally, pooping all over the Ataribox.

Links and Show Notes

Marvel’s Oculus VR game perfectly captures the feeling of embodying a superhero - The Verge
Fusion Drive or more RAM: Which one to get on a new Mac? | Macworld
Oculus Rift and Touch Controller bundle given yet another price drop - Polygon
Robo Recall review | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
CoinDash website hacked, $7 million stolen in ICO
CoinDash ICO Hacker Nets Additional Ether as Theft Tops $10 Million - CoinDesk
Newspapers: Ad-Blocking Brave Browser Is Illegal, Deceptive | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
Steep decline in cryptocurrency market has miners dumping their GPUs on Ebay | PC Gamer
How to Mine Bitcoins: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Atari’s new Ataribox console will be like an NES Classic - The Verge
Forbes Welcome
This Is An Ataribox, Whatever That Is
Dream Daddy Simulator’s last-minute delay causes a stir - Polygon
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131: A Beautiful Moth Russian hacking, home security and GLOW! Tue, 11 Jul 2017 15:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/131 http://relay.fm/rocket/131 A Beautiful Moth 131 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Russian hacking, home security and GLOW! Russian hacking, home security and GLOW! clean 3498 Russian hacking, home security and GLOW!

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Links and Show Notes

U.S. officials say Russian government hackers have penetrated energy and nuclear company business networks - The Washington Post
Hackers Are Targeting Nuclear Facilities, Homeland Security Dept. and F.B.I. Say - The New York Times
Hackers Target U.S. Nuclear Facilities, Russia Is Suspect
Petya Ransomware Hackers Didn't Make WannaCry's Mistakes | WIRED
Two-factor authentication is a mess - The Verge
Windows 10 will use protected folders to thwart crypto ransomware - Help Net Security
carpeaqua: I Got Hacked and All I Got Was This New SIM Card
Microsoft bringing EMET back as a built-in part of Windows 10 | Ars Technica
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130: Princess Christina Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Dave McClure's resignation at 500 Startups and VC harassment. Then it's a light show, with Simone's massive feelings on Overwatch's Doomfist and some frenzied praise of Edgar Wright's Baby Driver. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 23:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/130 http://relay.fm/rocket/130 Princess Christina 130 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Dave McClure's resignation at 500 Startups and VC harassment. Then it's a light show, with Simone's massive feelings on Overwatch's Doomfist and some frenzied praise of Edgar Wright's Baby Driver. Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Dave McClure's resignation at 500 Startups and VC harassment. Then it's a light show, with Simone's massive feelings on Overwatch's Doomfist and some frenzied praise of Edgar Wright's Baby Driver. clean 4094 Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Dave McClure's resignation at 500 Startups and VC harassment. Then it's a light show, with Simone's massive feelings on Overwatch's Doomfist and some frenzied praise of Edgar Wright's Baby Driver.

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Links and Show Notes

Welcome to MVA | What's New on MVA | Channel 9
Women in Tech Speak Frankly on Culture of Harassment - The New York Times
500 Startups’ Dave McClure has resigned as general partner - Recode
Silicon Valley Women Tell of VC’s Unwanted Advances — The Information
A Backlash Builds Against Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley - The New York Times
Shedding Light on the “Black Box of Inappropriateness” | Breadcrumbs by Cheryl Yeoh
I’m a Creep. I’m Sorry. – 500 Hats
Overwatch’s new hero is Doomfist — and you can check him out now - Polygon
Symmetra should be listed as Defense, not Support - Heroes Never Die
Stormblood Makes Final Fantasy XIV A Better Game
How ‘Baby Driver’ Made the iPod Cool Again – The Ringer
Hideo Kojima, Rian Johnson and more are celebrating the iPod Classic thanks to Baby Driver - Polygon
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129: Nintendo, Please Send Us Four Mini SNES Classic Editions Simone, Brianna, and Christina reminisce on the iPhone, which turns 10 years old. Then they flip out over the Mini SNES Classic, which Nintendo should send them four of. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 22:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/129 http://relay.fm/rocket/129 Nintendo, Please Send Us Four Mini SNES Classic Editions 129 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina reminisce on the iPhone, which turns 10 years old. Then they flip out over the Mini SNES Classic, which Nintendo should send them four of. Simone, Brianna, and Christina reminisce on the iPhone, which turns 10 years old. Then they flip out over the Mini SNES Classic, which Nintendo should send them four of. clean 4055 Simone, Brianna, and Christina reminisce on the iPhone, which turns 10 years old. Then they flip out over the Mini SNES Classic, which Nintendo should send them four of.

Links and Show Notes

How the iPhone changed passive-aggression - The Verge
The iPhone changed the way we communicate with our parents - The Verge
How Apple’s iPhone changed the world: 10 years in 10 charts - Recode
Steve Jobs announcing the first iPhone in 2007 - YouTube
SNES Classic coming this September, with a never-before-released game (update) - Polygon
The Star Fox 2 team is so pumped to see the game come out - Polygon
These Are the 30 Games Nintendo Should Include on a Tiny Super Nintendo
Nintendo’s SNES Classic has a confusingly named Final Fantasy game - The Verge
Without Chrono Trigger, the SNES Classic Is Just a Fancy Brick
Amazon Echo Show review: doing more by doing less - The Verge
Amazon Echo Show review: Alexa's touchscreen seems half-baked - CNET
Chumby - Wikipedia
Nostalgia surges as DisneyQuest bows out - Orlando Sentinel
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128: Orwellian! Simone is back, joining Christina and Bri to talk about Apple's leaked presentation on leaking, and Tumblr's conspicuous silence on Net Neutrality after Verizon's purchase of Yahoo. Finally, what's up with that Han Solo movie? Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/128 http://relay.fm/rocket/128 Orwellian! 128 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is back, joining Christina and Bri to talk about Apple's leaked presentation on leaking, and Tumblr's conspicuous silence on Net Neutrality after Verizon's purchase of Yahoo. Finally, what's up with that Han Solo movie? Simone is back, joining Christina and Bri to talk about Apple's leaked presentation on leaking, and Tumblr's conspicuous silence on Net Neutrality after Verizon's purchase of Yahoo. Finally, what's up with that Han Solo movie? clean 3663 Simone is back, joining Christina and Bri to talk about Apple's leaked presentation on leaking, and Tumblr's conspicuous silence on Net Neutrality after Verizon's purchase of Yahoo. Finally, what's up with that Han Solo movie?

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Links and Show Notes

Leaked recording: Inside Apple’s global war on leakers | The Outline
Internal Apple presentation on how to handle leaks gets leaked - The Verge
We got one of Apple’s patented round pizza boxes | The Outline
Disappointed Southern Dad Tim Cook Face
Verizon is killing Tumblr’s fight for net neutrality | The Verge
Star Wars Han Solo film loses directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller - Polygon
Han Solo director rumors spawn the most obvious meme - Polygon
COMPETITIVE SWITCHING @ E3 2017 feat. Pat, Nick, and Simone - YouTube
Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
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127: Bee Queen As Simone is busy at E3, Christina and Brianna are joined by Ish ShaBazz. Topics this week are using blockchain to vote online, all the greatest news from E3, and the latest Uber nightmare. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/127 http://relay.fm/rocket/127 Bee Queen 127 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort As Simone is busy at E3, Christina and Brianna are joined by Ish ShaBazz. Topics this week are using blockchain to vote online, all the greatest news from E3, and the latest Uber nightmare. As Simone is busy at E3, Christina and Brianna are joined by Ish ShaBazz. Topics this week are using blockchain to vote online, all the greatest news from E3, and the latest Uber nightmare. clean 3942 As Simone is busy at E3, Christina and Brianna are joined by Ish ShaBazz. Topics this week are using blockchain to vote online, all the greatest news from E3, and the latest Uber nightmare.

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Guest Starring:

Ish ShaBazz

Links and Show Notes

What Microsoft got right and wrong at E3 2017 - The Verge
Detroit: Become Human’s new trailer is about the android revolution - Polygon
The Xbox One X is aspirational in the purest sense of the word
The Evil Within 2 launches this October - Polygon
ANTHEM Official E3 Gameplay Trailer (2017) Bioware New Game HD - YouTube
The Blockchain Will Do to the Financial System What the Internet Did to Media
PotCoin - Wikipedia
Uber Report: Eric Holder’s Recommendations for Change - The New York Times
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126: WWDC! This week, Brianna and Christina and joined by Jessica Dennis to discuss ALL THINGS WWDC. It's the lightning round of Apple updates, y'all. Fri, 09 Jun 2017 17:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/126 http://relay.fm/rocket/126 WWDC! 126 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Brianna and Christina and joined by Jessica Dennis to discuss ALL THINGS WWDC. It's the lightning round of Apple updates, y'all. This week, Brianna and Christina and joined by Jessica Dennis to discuss ALL THINGS WWDC. It's the lightning round of Apple updates, y'all. clean 5160 This week, Brianna and Christina and joined by Jessica Dennis to discuss ALL THINGS WWDC. It's the lightning round of Apple updates, y'all.

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Guest Starring:

Jessica Dennis

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125: The Pretentious Man's Android Brianna, Christina, and Simone tackle the Essential phone, predictions for WWDC 2017, and the new TWIN PEAKS. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/125 http://relay.fm/rocket/125 The Pretentious Man's Android 125 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone tackle the Essential phone, predictions for WWDC 2017, and the new TWIN PEAKS. Brianna, Christina, and Simone tackle the Essential phone, predictions for WWDC 2017, and the new TWIN PEAKS. clean 4072 Brianna, Christina, and Simone tackle the Essential phone, predictions for WWDC 2017, and the new TWIN PEAKS.

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Links and Show Notes

Exclusive: this is the Essential Phone - The Verge
Essential's miniature 360 camera attaches to its new phone - The Verge
First Look at the Essential Phone, Andy Rubin's Anti-iPhone | WIRED
Essential Products | My Phone is Essential
Nobody Wants a Modular Smartphone
Apple predictions 2017: All the expected iPhones, iPads, and Macs in 2017 - Macworld UK
Apple reportedly updating entire MacBook lineup at WWDC - The Verge
Analyst: Apple likely to unveil 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC - The Verge
Analyst: Apple likely to unveil 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC - The Verge
Apple’s Siri speaker could be announced at WWDC in June - The Verge
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124: We're Back! Christina Warren is BACK, joining Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the phishing attack on hospitals, the government's move to cloud computing, and a book about bitcoin. Fri, 26 May 2017 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/124 http://relay.fm/rocket/124 We're Back! 124 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina Warren is BACK, joining Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the phishing attack on hospitals, the government's move to cloud computing, and a book about bitcoin. Christina Warren is BACK, joining Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the phishing attack on hospitals, the government's move to cloud computing, and a book about bitcoin. clean 4056 Christina Warren is BACK, joining Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the phishing attack on hospitals, the government's move to cloud computing, and a book about bitcoin.

Links and Show Notes

Hackers Hit Dozens of Countries Exploiting Stolen N.S.A. Tool - The New York Times
UK hospitals hit with massive ransomware attack - The Verge
When should spies tell companies that their systems can be hacked? - May. 13, 2017
Trump signs cybersecurity executive order, mandating a move to the cloud – GeekWire
Amazon.com: American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road eBook: Nick Bilton: Kindle Store
In American Kingpin, the Silk Road ends in a farce - The Verge
Here are the winners of this year’s Nebula Awards - The Verge
Bitcoin: How the Internet Created Its Own Currency
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123: A Two-Parter, Part Two Julia Alexander is BACK, joining Brianna and Simone to talk about Nintendo's grey market problem — Brianna finally bought a Switch! Then, Tesla's new solar roof and the phenomenon of Cars 3. Thu, 18 May 2017 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/123 http://relay.fm/rocket/123 A Two-Parter, Part Two 123 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Julia Alexander is BACK, joining Brianna and Simone to talk about Nintendo's grey market problem — Brianna finally bought a Switch! Then, Tesla's new solar roof and the phenomenon of Cars 3. Julia Alexander is BACK, joining Brianna and Simone to talk about Nintendo's grey market problem — Brianna finally bought a Switch! Then, Tesla's new solar roof and the phenomenon of Cars 3. clean 3279 Julia Alexander is BACK, joining Brianna and Simone to talk about Nintendo's grey market problem — Brianna finally bought a Switch! Then, Tesla's new solar roof and the phenomenon of Cars 3.

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Guest Starring:

Julia Alexander

Links and Show Notes

NES Classic Edition shortages prove Nintendo is either underhanded or incompetent - Polygon
Why are Nintendo 3DS systems so hard to find right now? - Polygon
Where to buy a Nintendo Switch (update) - Polygon
Tesla starts pre-orders on solar roof for $1,000, rolls out calculator for costs | Ars Technica
Powerwall | The Tesla Home Battery
Cars 3 new trailer gives best look yet at Lightning McQueen’s terrifying crash - Polygon
Cars 3 Official US Teaser Trailer - YouTube
Is Baby Groot on the path to becoming a Minion? - Polygon
Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 2: the definitive Baby Groot review - Polygon
Home - The Nebula Awards
Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
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122: A Two-Parter Julia Alexander joins Simone and Brianna to discuss Gizmodo's security test, the recent Net Neutrality kerfuffle, and Snapchat's crappy earnings. Thu, 11 May 2017 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/122 http://relay.fm/rocket/122 A Two-Parter 122 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Julia Alexander joins Simone and Brianna to discuss Gizmodo's security test, the recent Net Neutrality kerfuffle, and Snapchat's crappy earnings. Julia Alexander joins Simone and Brianna to discuss Gizmodo's security test, the recent Net Neutrality kerfuffle, and Snapchat's crappy earnings. clean 4223 Julia Alexander joins Simone and Brianna to discuss Gizmodo's security test, the recent Net Neutrality kerfuffle, and Snapchat's crappy earnings.

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Guest Starring:

Julia Alexander

Links and Show Notes

Here's How Easy It Is to Get Trump Officials to Click on a Fake Link in Email
BuzzFeed Edit News
After net neutrality comment system fails, senators demand answers | Ars Technica
Anti-net neutrality spammers are impersonating real people to flood FCC comments - The Verge
Never Mind The Russians, Meet The Bot King Who Helps Trump Win Twitter - BuzzFeed News
Snapchat is losing twice as much money as it did last year - The Verge
Fyre Festival reminded us social media is a breeding ground for unattainable fantasies
Brianna Wu on Her Congressional Run and Gamergate
Review: Alien: Covenant - Polygon
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121: Not ASMR Simone, Christina, and Brianna dig into the latest phishing scheme, and spend some more time ripping into Uber and its mistakes. Then they talk The Defenders. Thu, 04 May 2017 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/121 http://relay.fm/rocket/121 Not ASMR 121 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Christina, and Brianna dig into the latest phishing scheme, and spend some more time ripping into Uber and its mistakes. Then they talk The Defenders. Simone, Christina, and Brianna dig into the latest phishing scheme, and spend some more time ripping into Uber and its mistakes. Then they talk The Defenders. clean 2878 Simone, Christina, and Brianna dig into the latest phishing scheme, and spend some more time ripping into Uber and its mistakes. Then they talk The Defenders.

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Links and Show Notes

Better Excuses for Avoiding Journalists During Your Company's Massive Sexual Harassment Scandal
Google Docs users hit with sophisticated phishing attack - The Verge
The Defenders come together in the first official trailer for Marvel’s biggest series - Polygon
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120: Feast of Sins Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Uber's latest terrible act, Amazon's new Echo, and the ongoing JUICERO SAGA. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/120 http://relay.fm/rocket/120 Feast of Sins 120 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Uber's latest terrible act, Amazon's new Echo, and the ongoing JUICERO SAGA. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Uber's latest terrible act, Amazon's new Echo, and the ongoing JUICERO SAGA. clean 3727 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Uber's latest terrible act, Amazon's new Echo, and the ongoing JUICERO SAGA.

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Links and Show Notes

Stop Using Unroll.me, Right Now. It Sold Your Data to Uber.
Unroll.me’s CEO is ‘heartbroken’ that users are upset their data was sold to Uber - The Verge
My Comments on the Unroll.Me // Uber Situation – Perri Chase – Medium
Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York Times
Uber responds to report that it tracked devices after its app was deleted | TechCrunch
Amazon Has a New Echo That Tells You If Your Outfit Sucks
Of Course Ivanka Trump Tweeted About Juicero
Juicero CEO Begs You: Do NOT Squeeze Our Juice Bags [Updated]
Here’s Why Juicero’s Press is So Expensive – Bolt Blog
A Devastating Holocaust Documentary Proves VR Filmmaking Isn't Just a Gimmick
Joshua vs. Jared
Watch us lose our minds over Puyo Puyo Tetris - Polygon
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119: JuicBros Brianna and Christina are joined by Glenn Fleishman to talk about overpriced juicers, what Facebook showed off at F8, and the demise of the mini NES and the rumors of a new mini SNES. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/119 http://relay.fm/rocket/119 JuicBros 119 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Christina are joined by Glenn Fleishman to talk about overpriced juicers, what Facebook showed off at F8, and the demise of the mini NES and the rumors of a new mini SNES. Brianna and Christina are joined by Glenn Fleishman to talk about overpriced juicers, what Facebook showed off at F8, and the demise of the mini NES and the rumors of a new mini SNES. clean 3504 Brianna and Christina are joined by Glenn Fleishman to talk about overpriced juicers, what Facebook showed off at F8, and the demise of the mini NES and the rumors of a new mini SNES.

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Guest Starring:

Glenn Fleishman

Links and Show Notes

‘It’s All Over Now But the Screaming’: Inside the Unraveling of LeEco in America
Silicon Valley’s $400 Juicer May Be Feeling the Squeeze - Bloomberg
The $700 Juicer Keeping Silicon Valley Regular
Climbing Out Of Facebook's Reality Hole
Sorry, Facebook, but social VR will never be a thing
Five Things to Know About Facebook's Huge Augmented Reality Fantasy
Nintendo Discontinues the NES Classic Edition - IGN
Nintendo Might Be Preparing a Mini SNES For the Holiday Season
These Are the 30 Games Nintendo Should Include on a Tiny Super Nintendo
How to Build Your Own Mini SNES
The Internet Archive brings Apple's classic Macintosh to your browser | Macworld
Glenn Fleishman (@GlennF) | Twitter
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118: Pure Nuggets Simone, Brianna, and Christina explore LeEco's slow collapse, and the advent of YouTube TV. Then: the great hero of our time is revealed. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/118 http://relay.fm/rocket/118 Pure Nuggets 118 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina explore LeEco's slow collapse, and the advent of YouTube TV. Then: the great hero of our time is revealed. Simone, Brianna, and Christina explore LeEco's slow collapse, and the advent of YouTube TV. Then: the great hero of our time is revealed. clean 4308 Simone, Brianna, and Christina explore LeEco's slow collapse, and the advent of YouTube TV. Then: the great hero of our time is revealed.

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Links and Show Notes

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Christina Warren on Twitter: "I'm legitimately the worst kind of person https://t.co/MWtNANkR2m"
Rocket Make It Weird! Women's T-Shirt from RelayFM | Teespring
LeEco, China's Rising Tech Star, Can't Catch a Break
What the Hell Is Going On at LeEco?
YouTube TV Isn't Perfect, But It's Very Promising
8-Year-Old Hero Steals Car to Buy McDonald's After Learning to Drive on YouTube
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117: Death Knell Pause Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk Apple's mea culpa on the Mac Pro, and then Spotify's concessions to UMG for premium music streaming. Then: Persona 5. Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/117 http://relay.fm/rocket/117 Death Knell Pause 117 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk Apple's mea culpa on the Mac Pro, and then Spotify's concessions to UMG for premium music streaming. Then: Persona 5. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk Apple's mea culpa on the Mac Pro, and then Spotify's concessions to UMG for premium music streaming. Then: Persona 5. clean 3913 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk Apple's mea culpa on the Mac Pro, and then Spotify's concessions to UMG for premium music streaming. Then: Persona 5.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Introducing New Mac Pro, Pro iMacs and External Display Over Next Year
Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives
Spotify will window albums on premium, as Universal finally inks new deal - Music Business Worldwide
Persona 5 review - Polygon
A Note on Persona 5 and Streaming | Atlus USA
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116: Gosh-Darn Angry! Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Congress caving to pressure from carriers and ISPs, Samsung's new Galaxy 8, and the slow death of music streaming. Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/116 http://relay.fm/rocket/116 Gosh-Darn Angry! 116 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Congress caving to pressure from carriers and ISPs, Samsung's new Galaxy 8, and the slow death of music streaming. Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Congress caving to pressure from carriers and ISPs, Samsung's new Galaxy 8, and the slow death of music streaming. clean 4711 Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Congress caving to pressure from carriers and ISPs, Samsung's new Galaxy 8, and the slow death of music streaming.

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Links and Show Notes

The 265 members of Congress who sold you out to ISPs, and how much it cost to buy them - The Verge
Losing the ISP privacy fight is only the beginning - The Verge
Majority of Android VPNs can’t be trusted to make users more secure | Ars Technica
The impossible task of creating a “Best VPNs” list today | Ars Technica
The 6 biggest announcements from the Galaxy S8 event - The Verge
After the smoke clears: inside Samsung's quest for redemption - The Verge
Accessories - Cases, Covers & Chargers | Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ - The Official Samsung Galaxy Site
Streaming Music Services, From Most Screwed to Least Screwed
The long, sad and totally predictable death of Rdio
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115: That is the Joke Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the red—crimson?—iPhone, and the new iPad. Then they take on Apple Clips, which wants to be Snapchat for the old people. Then we dig back into Mass Effect: Andromeda, now that Bri has taken a turn with it. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/115 http://relay.fm/rocket/115 That is the Joke 115 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the red—crimson?—iPhone, and the new iPad. Then they take on Apple Clips, which wants to be Snapchat for the old people. Then we dig back into Mass Effect: Andromeda, now that Bri has taken a turn with it. Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the red—crimson?—iPhone, and the new iPad. Then they take on Apple Clips, which wants to be Snapchat for the old people. Then we dig back into Mass Effect: Andromeda, now that Bri has taken a turn with it. clean 3781 Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the red—crimson?—iPhone, and the new iPad. Then they take on Apple Clips, which wants to be Snapchat for the old people. Then we dig back into Mass Effect: Andromeda, now that Bri has taken a turn with it.

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Links and Show Notes

You Can Get a Red iPhone Now
Apple launches red iPhone 7 - The Verge
New 9.7-inch iPad features stunning Retina display and incredible performance - Apple
Who Needs an Apple Snapchat? 
Clips - A New Video App - Apple
Apple’s new Clips app makes social videos for other social networks - The Verge
Mass Effect: Andromeda review - Polygon
In Mass Effect: Andromeda, your dad takes after you — here’s why that’s great - Polygon
BioWare cuts off GamerGate complaint about Mass Effect facial animations - Polygon
Works Matching 'donald trump' | Archive of Our Own
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114: Beauty and the Matrix Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the new Beats X headphones, the potential of Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast! Oh, and the Matrix reboot. Because that's a thing. Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/114 http://relay.fm/rocket/114 Beauty and the Matrix 114 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the new Beats X headphones, the potential of Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast! Oh, and the Matrix reboot. Because that's a thing. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the new Beats X headphones, the potential of Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast! Oh, and the Matrix reboot. Because that's a thing. clean 3931 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the new Beats X headphones, the potential of Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast! Oh, and the Matrix reboot. Because that's a thing.

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Links and Show Notes

The Beats X Earbuds Are AirPods For People Who Like to Move
Are Apple AirPods the New Earrings? Kristen Stewart Puts a Cool Spin on Wearable Tech - Vogue
Lost in space: A confusing 90 minutes with Mass Effect: Andromeda - Polygon
Watch the first hour of Mass Effect: Andromeda - Polygon
Hands-on with Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer - Polygon
The Matrix reboot isn’t a remake: Here’s the difference between the two - Polygon
The Matrix is getting a reboot, Black Panther actor eyed for lead role - Polygon
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113: Just Have Two Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the upcoming Slack competitor Microsoft Teams, and the launch issues that have plagued the Nintendo Switch. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/113 http://relay.fm/rocket/113 Just Have Two 113 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort clean 3970 Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the upcoming Slack competitor Microsoft Teams, and the launch issues that have plagued the Nintendo Switch.

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Links and Show Notes

Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the upcoming Slack competitor Microsoft Teams, and the launch issues that have plagued the Nintendo Switch.

Microsoft's Slack competitor to launch next week - The Verge
Microsoft Teams launches to take on Slack in the workplace - The Verge
Microsoft set to take on Slack with global release of workplace chat app 'Teams' next week - GeekWire
Facebook at Work is now Workplace, launches for all companies starting at $3 per user each month | VentureBeat | Business | by Paul Sawers
Nintendo Switch painful launch - YouTube
Fix your left Joy-Con connectivity issues and void your warranty in one fell swoop - The Verge
Nintendo tells Switch users dead pixels are their problem | Technology | The Guardian
People Are Already Trying to Fix the Nintendo Switch's Dumb Design Issues
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con issue may be caused by controller’s design - Polygon
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con issue may be caused by controller’s design - Polygon
The Switch’s friend list is terrible and useless at launch - Polygon
Some Nintendo Switch users getting weak Wi-Fi signal - Polygon
The Switch’s friend list is terrible and useless at launch - Polygon
Some Nintendo Switch users getting weak Wi-Fi signal - Polygon
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112: Agent G Georgia Dow joins Brianna and Simone to talk the Nintendo Switch, some sizzling iPhone 8 rumors, and the upcoming Wolverine movie, Logan! Thu, 02 Mar 2017 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/112 http://relay.fm/rocket/112 Agent G 112 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Georgia Dow joins Brianna and Simone to talk the Nintendo Switch, some sizzling iPhone 8 rumors, and the upcoming Wolverine movie, Logan! Georgia Dow joins Brianna and Simone to talk the Nintendo Switch, some sizzling iPhone 8 rumors, and the upcoming Wolverine movie, Logan! clean 3753 Georgia Dow joins Brianna and Simone to talk the Nintendo Switch, some sizzling iPhone 8 rumors, and the upcoming Wolverine movie, Logan!

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Guest Starring:

Georgia Dow

Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Switch game cartridges taste offensively bad, trust us (update) - Polygon
Nintendo Switch review - Polygon
Nintendo Switch: The Kotaku Review
Nintendo Switch Review: It has problems, but it's also got potential | WIRED
Buying a Nintendo Switch? Here’s what you should pick up alongside it - Polygon
One of the Rift's best games was released today, and it's free - Polygon
Nintendo Switch: A Blast at Home, So-So on the Go - NYTimes.com
This WSJ iPhone 8 Rumor Is Absolutely Insane
Apple’s Next iPhone Will Have a Curved Screen - WSJ
Logan review - Polygon
X Men Apocalypse - Exclusive Extended Deleted Scene Mall [HD] - YouTube
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111: The FORCE Awakens This time your hosts discuss Snapchat’s pending IPO and whether the company will be more like Facebook or Groupon. They then segue the discussion into the viral story of a former female Uber engineer’s viral blog post and what the event says about Uber and women working in tech. The three round-out the show on a lighter note, talking about some what they are currently watching on TV. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/111 http://relay.fm/rocket/111 The FORCE Awakens 111 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This time your hosts discuss Snapchat’s pending IPO. They then segue the discussion into the viral story of a former female Uber engineer’s viral blog post and what the event says about Uber and women working in tech. This time your hosts discuss Snapchat’s pending IPO. They then segue the discussion into the viral story of a former female Uber engineer’s viral blog post and what the event says about Uber and women working in tech. clean 3973 This time your hosts discuss Snapchat’s pending IPO and whether the company will be more like Facebook or Groupon. They then segue the discussion into the viral story of a former female Uber engineer’s viral blog post and what the event says about Uber and women working in tech. The three round-out the show on a lighter note, talking about some what they are currently watching on TV.

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Guest Starring:

Jessica Dennis

Links and Show Notes

Snapchat IPO - New York Times
Reflecting On One Very, Very Strange Year At Uber - Susan J. Fowler
How Uber got into this Human Resources Mess - Recode
Reflecting on Susan Fowler's Reflections - Aimee Lucido
The Mick
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Heavy Boobs
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110: Eff It All Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the s-word in Magic Leap and the imminent troubles of virtual reality. Then they take a turn into Anil Dash's writing on the fake free market, and Verizon's new unlimited data plans. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/110 http://relay.fm/rocket/110 Eff It All 110 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the s-word in Magic Leap and the imminent troubles of virtual reality. Then they take a turn into Anil Dash's writing on the fake free market, and Verizon's new unlimited data plans. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the s-word in Magic Leap and the imminent troubles of virtual reality. Then they take a turn into Anil Dash's writing on the fake free market, and Verizon's new unlimited data plans. clean 5263 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the s-word in Magic Leap and the imminent troubles of virtual reality. Then they take a turn into Anil Dash's writing on the fake free market, and Verizon's new unlimited data plans.

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Links and Show Notes

Jesse McLaren on Twitter: "I edited Ceelo Green into the background of pics of Trump in his apartment and holy shit 😂😂😂 https://t.co/VurY7DMJ1w"
Sparkwood - Kindle edition by Daria Defore. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Beyoncé reportedly tried Magic Leap, and thought it was boring - The Verge
Magic Leap Accused Of Faking Demo AR Video
Female exec hired to help Magic Leap appeal to women sues for sex discrimination | Technology | The Guardian
Pricey Virtual-Reality Headsets Slow to Catch On - WSJ
Five burning questions about Magic Leap after Wired's huge profile - The Verge
Tech and the Fake Market tactic – Humane Tech – Medium
Is Verizon's Resurrected Unlimited Data Plan a Good Deal? [Updated]
Verizon Brings Back Unlimited Data Plans For $80 a Month
Verizon and T-Mobile are having a BDSM-themed Twitter fight · Newswire · The A.V. Club
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109: Being the Firehose Christina, Brianna, and Simone wonder if Vizio shouldn't have to pay more for its privacy violations, and then dive into Twitter’s new safety measures. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/109 http://relay.fm/rocket/109 Being the Firehose 109 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone wonder if Vizio shouldn't have to pay more for its privacy violations, and then dive into Twitter’s new safety measures. Christina, Brianna, and Simone wonder if Vizio shouldn't have to pay more for its privacy violations, and then dive into Twitter’s new safety measures. clean 3369 Christina, Brianna, and Simone wonder if Vizio shouldn't have to pay more for its privacy violations, and then dive into Twitter’s new safety measures.

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Links and Show Notes

TV Maker Vizio to Pay Out Millions After Secretly Collecting Customer Data
Your smart TV may be spying on you | Fox News Video
Twitter announces first potentially effective measures to prevent abuse - Polygon
Twitter Plans to Hide Abusive Tweets, Block Repeat Offenders - Bloomberg
An Update on Safety | Twitter Blogs
Reddit Says Goodnight to 'Alt-Right' Community [Updates]
Iron Fist trailer reintroduces Danny Rand to New York - Polygon
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108: ZuckSweat Christina, Simone, and Brianna are joined by William Turton to discuss THE EXPLOSIVE RESULTS of ZeniMax's lawsuit against Oculus. Then we kick that baby to the curb and talk about Microsoft cannibalizing Apple's market share, and Apple Airpod condoms. Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/108 http://relay.fm/rocket/108 ZuckSweat 108 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Simone, and Brianna are joined by William Turton to discuss THE EXPLOSIVE RESULTS of ZeniMax's lawsuit against Oculus. Then we kick that baby to the curb and talk about Microsoft cannibalizing Apple's market share, and Apple Airpod condoms. Christina, Simone, and Brianna are joined by William Turton to discuss THE EXPLOSIVE RESULTS of ZeniMax's lawsuit against Oculus. Then we kick that baby to the curb and talk about Microsoft cannibalizing Apple's market share, and Apple Airpod condoms. clean 3734 Christina, Simone, and Brianna are joined by William Turton to discuss THE EXPLOSIVE RESULTS of ZeniMax's lawsuit against Oculus. Then we kick that baby to the curb and talk about Microsoft cannibalizing Apple's market share, and Apple Airpod condoms.

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Guest Starring:

William Turton

Links and Show Notes

ZeniMax may seek court order to halt sale of current Oculus Rift headsets - Polygon
Oculus ordered to pay $500 million in ZeniMax lawsuit - The Verge
ZeniMax Awarded a Half Billion in Lawsuit Against Facebook
Are PCs finally cutting into Apple's domination of the high end? - The Verge
This Condom for Your AirPods Is Totally Unnecessary
Real-time stock alerts for Apple AirPods
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107: Make Me Cry Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk Trump's Android phone, Apple's App Store reviews update, and how to fix the NES Classic. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/107 http://relay.fm/rocket/107 Make Me Cry 107 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk Trump's Android phone, Apple's App Store reviews update, and how to fix the NES Classic. Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk Trump's Android phone, Apple's App Store reviews update, and how to fix the NES Classic. clean 3491 Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk Trump's Android phone, Apple's App Store reviews update, and how to fix the NES Classic.

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Links and Show Notes

Which Android phone does Donald Trump use? | Android Central
President Trump Reportedly Still Using His Favorite Unsecured Cellphone [Updated]
Apple explains the new App Reviews API for developers
Daring Fireball: Additional Details on the New App Store Review Features
The NES Classic Is So Much Better With a Wireless Controller
The mini NES Classic Edition controller’s cable is much, much shorter than the original’s - Polygon
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106: Go Hard And Then Go Home Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk endlessly about the highs and lows of the Nintendo Switch. Then they turn to the dying dream of Google Daydream, and talk about Brianna's upcoming campaign. Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/106 http://relay.fm/rocket/106 Go Hard And Then Go Home 106 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk endlessly about the highs and lows of the Nintendo Switch. Then they turn to the dying dream of Google Daydream, and talk about Brianna's upcoming campaign. Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk endlessly about the highs and lows of the Nintendo Switch. Then they turn to the dying dream of Google Daydream, and talk about Brianna's upcoming campaign. clean 4276 Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk endlessly about the highs and lows of the Nintendo Switch. Then they turn to the dying dream of Google Daydream, and talk about Brianna's upcoming campaign.

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Links and Show Notes

Nintendo Switch has 32 GB storage, 720p touchscreen (update) - Polygon
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch - Polygon
Playing Nintendo Switch Feels New and Classic at the Same Time
Zelda: Breath of the Wild takes up almost half of the Switch’s storage (update) - Polygon
1-2-Switch is not the killer app the Nintendo Switch needs - Polygon
Google’s Daydream View VR headset is on sale for $49 - The Verge
Google Daydream View review: mobile VR done mostly right - The Verge
Brianna Wu for Congress
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105: I Want Socks Christina makes a triumphant return from CES to tell Brianna and Simone all about the new tech. Then discuss the iPhone's 10th anniversary, and the imminently upcoming Nintendo Switch. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/105 http://relay.fm/rocket/105 I Want Socks 105 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina makes a triumphant return from CES to tell Brianna and Simone all about the new tech. Then discuss the iPhone's 10th anniversary, and the imminently upcoming Nintendo Switch. Christina makes a triumphant return from CES to tell Brianna and Simone all about the new tech. Then discuss the iPhone's 10th anniversary, and the imminently upcoming Nintendo Switch. clean 4896 Christina makes a triumphant return from CES to tell Brianna and Simone all about the new tech. Then discuss the iPhone's 10th anniversary, and the imminently upcoming Nintendo Switch.

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Links and Show Notes

TCL Unveils 4K Ultra HD Roku TVs With HDR10, Dolby Vision | HD Guru
All the Coolest Tech From CES 2017
Polaroid's Tragic CES Booth Is What Happens When a Brand Dies
These silver-infused boxers claim to protect your package from radiation - The Verge
The iPhone turns 10: a visual history of Apple’s most important product - The Verge
Where Were You During the Original iPhone Keynote?
IPHONE BILL | iJustine - YouTube
iPhone Keynote 2007 Complete - YouTube
What to expect from Nintendo’s Switch event - The Verge
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104: A Change of Titles Georgia Dow joins Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the DOL's lawsuit against Google, crappy beauty technology, and Medium's change of direction. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/104 http://relay.fm/rocket/104 A Change of Titles 104 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Georgia Dow joins Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the DOL's lawsuit against Google, crappy beauty technology, and Medium's change of direction. Georgia Dow joins Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the DOL's lawsuit against Google, crappy beauty technology, and Medium's change of direction. clean 3808 Georgia Dow joins Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the DOL's lawsuit against Google, crappy beauty technology, and Medium's change of direction.

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Guest Starring:

Georgia Dow

Links and Show Notes

Google sued by Labor Department over compensation data
Department of Labor sues Google for withholding data in anti-discrimination audit - The Verge
Google sued by Department of Labor for compensation data - Jan. 4, 2017
Do beauty gadgets have to be terrible? - The Verge
Medium lays off a third of its staff as it searches for a new business model - The Verge
Renewing Medium’s focus by Ev Williams
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103: Sergeant Rochefort This week, a mysterious new host appears, Sargent Rochefort. Christina and Bri talk about Oculus's latest train wreck: an executive caught soliciting a 15 year old. Plus, the best and worst gadgets of 2016, and a tribute to Carrie Fisher. Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/103 http://relay.fm/rocket/103 Sergeant Rochefort 103 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, a mysterious new host appears, Sargent Rochefort. Christina and Bri talk about Oculus's latest train wreck: an executive caught soliciting a 15 year old. Plus, the best and worst gadgets of 2016, and a tribute to Carrie Fisher. This week, a mysterious new host appears, Sargent Rochefort. Christina and Bri talk about Oculus's latest train wreck: an executive caught soliciting a 15 year old. Plus, the best and worst gadgets of 2016, and a tribute to Carrie Fisher. clean 3732 This week, a mysterious new host appears, Sargent Rochefort. Christina and Bri talk about Oculus's latest train wreck: an executive caught soliciting a 15 year old. Plus, the best and worst gadgets of 2016, and a tribute to Carrie Fisher.

Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent

Links and Show Notes

The Worst Gadgets of 2016
Cops arrest Oculus executive in underage sex sting - Polygon
SJW vs John Carmack (Oculus Connect Keynote) - YouTube
Facebook 'near-billionaire' Palmer Luckey secretly funding racist pro-Trump hate meme machine / Boing Boing
Apple AirPods Are Too Simple for Their Own Good
How to replace the lugs on your Apple Watch bands to match your space grey, gold, or rose gold casing! | iMore
NES Classic Edition: The Gizmodo Review | Gizmodo Australia
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102: Throw Some More Cores At It Simone, Christina, and Brianna talk about what Apple is doing with its desktop Macs, and what it's doing with our ears! (AKA, AirPods are here.) Then they dive into the world of *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.* Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/102 http://relay.fm/rocket/102 Throw Some More Cores At It 102 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Christina, and Brianna talk about what Apple is doing with its desktop Macs, and what it's doing with our ears! (AKA, AirPods are here.) Then they dive into the world of *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.* Simone, Christina, and Brianna talk about what Apple is doing with its desktop Macs, and what it's doing with our ears! (AKA, AirPods are here.) Then they dive into the world of *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.* clean 4653 Simone, Christina, and Brianna talk about what Apple is doing with its desktop Macs, and what it's doing with our ears! (AKA, AirPods are here.) Then they dive into the world of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

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Links and Show Notes

How Apple Alienated Mac Loyalists - Bloomberg
Apple Is Having a Mac Crisis
A way Apple could grow without abandoning its unique corporate structure - Vox
Apple’s Tim Cook assures employees that it is committed to the Mac and that ‘great desktops’ are coming | TechCrunch
Apple AirPods Are Too Simple for Their Own Good
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story review: Brings the heavy canon - Polygon
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101: BRI IS BACK BRI IS BACK, and she joins Christina and Simone to talk about Trump's meeting with tech leaders, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall. Then they talk about the real issues: sexy, sexy Pokemon. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/101 http://relay.fm/rocket/101 BRI IS BACK 101 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort BRI IS BACK, and she joins Christina and Simone to talk about Trump's meeting with tech leaders, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall. Then they talk about the real issues: sexy, sexy Pokemon. BRI IS BACK, and she joins Christina and Simone to talk about Trump's meeting with tech leaders, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall. Then they talk about the real issues: sexy, sexy Pokemon. clean 3647 BRI IS BACK, and she joins Christina and Simone to talk about Trump's meeting with tech leaders, and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 recall. Then they talk about the real issues: sexy, sexy Pokemon.

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Links and Show Notes

As Trumplethinskin lets down his hair for tech, shame on Silicon Valley for climbing the Tower in silence - Recode
‘I’m Here to Help,’ Trump Tells Tech Executives at Meeting - The New York Times
Source: Twitter cut out of Trump tech meeting over failed emoji deal - POLITICO
Verizon statement regarding Samsung Galaxy Note7 | About Verizon
Galaxy Note7 Safety Recall and Exchange Program
Samsung may permanently disable Galaxy Note 7 phones in the US as soon as next week - The Verge
Carriers announce the exact dates they plan to kill your Galaxy Note 7 – BGR
Verizon refuses to disable dangerous Galaxy Note 7 devices because it’s inconvenient – BGR
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Buzzwole
Guzzlord
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100: We're Judging Georgia Dow joins Christina Warren, Simone de Rochefort and — surprise! — Brianna Wu for episode 100. They talk the Oculus Touch controllers, Fitbit's purchase of Pebble, and our Amazon Go future. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/100 http://relay.fm/rocket/100 We're Judging 100 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Georgia Dow joins Christina Warren, Simone de Rochefort and — surprise! — Brianna Wu for episode 100. They talk the Oculus Touch controllers, Fitbit's purchase of Pebble, and our Amazon Go future. Georgia Dow joins Christina Warren, Simone de Rochefort and — surprise! — Brianna Wu for episode 100. They talk the Oculus Touch controllers, Fitbit's purchase of Pebble, and our Amazon Go future. clean 4210 Georgia Dow joins Christina Warren, Simone de Rochefort and — surprise! — Brianna Wu for episode 100. They talk the Oculus Touch controllers, Fitbit's purchase of Pebble, and our Amazon Go future.

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Guest Starring:

Georgia Dow

Links and Show Notes

Oculus Touch review - Polygon
Fitbit Buys Software Assets From Smartwatch Startup Pebble - Bloomberg
Fitbit formally announces that it is buying smartwatch maker Pebble - The Verge
Pebble Is Dead, and Its Customers Are Completely Screwed
Amazon Go Will Offer Checkout-Free Shopping | WIRED
Amazon Tests Grocery Store With No Checkout
The Hellscape of Waiting 5 Hours in Line for Spectacles
Prime of Life: The Story of My 20s, as Told in Amazon Purchases
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99: Return of Team Old Glenn Fleishman joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk about Reddit's latest disaster, Netflix's downloadable content, and AT&T ruining the Internet. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/99 http://relay.fm/rocket/99 Return of Team Old 99 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Glenn Fleishman joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk about Reddit's latest disaster, Netflix's downloadable content, and AT&T ruining the Internet. Glenn Fleishman joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk about Reddit's latest disaster, Netflix's downloadable content, and AT&T ruining the Internet. clean 4077 Glenn Fleishman joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk about Reddit's latest disaster, Netflix's downloadable content, and AT&T ruining the Internet.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Guest Starring:

Glenn Fleishman

Links and Show Notes

Reddit Vows to Police Its 'Most Toxic Users'
Reddit Is Tearing Itself Apart
The Far Right Has a New Digital Safe Space - The New York Times
DirecTV Now: everything you want to know - The Verge
Failing media to be replaced by 24-hour Taylor Swift channel · Newswire · The A.V. Club
Is DirecTV Now Really Worth It?
Taylor Swift Now: what will the popstar's TV channel look like? | Music | The Guardian
Netflix rolls out downloads for offline, mobile viewing - Polygon
The Best 50 Movies and TV Shows You Can Download From Netflix Right Now
The Trouble - Kindle edition by Daria Defore. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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98: At the End Christina and Simone are joined by Alex Cranz to talk about Facebook in China, Snap Spectacles and Heathers. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/98 http://relay.fm/rocket/98 At the End 98 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina and Simone are joined by Alex Cranz to talk about Facebook in China, Snap Spectacles and Heathers. Christina and Simone are joined by Alex Cranz to talk about Facebook in China, Snap Spectacles and Heathers. clean 4478 Christina and Simone are joined by Alex Cranz to talk about Facebook in China, Snap Spectacles and Heathers.

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Guest Starring:

Alex Cranz

Links and Show Notes

My New $2,500 MacBook Pro Was DOA 
We Have a Bad News Problem, Not a Fake News Problem : snopes.com
Facebook Said to Create Censorship Tool to Get Back Into China - The New York Times
Snap Spectacles review: Fun that's totally worth the trouble - The Verge
Snapchat's Spectacles have arrived in New York City - The Verge
Spectacles by Snap Inc.
Shannen Doherty, Original 'Heathers' Star, Confirmed for TV Land Reboot | Hollywood Reporter
Lessons from the Screenplay - YouTube
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97: I'm An I-Guy Relay FM Big Boss Stephen Hackett joins Christina and Simone for a spirited discussion on the erosion of journalism (fake Facebook news!), that smooth MacBook Pro Touch Bar action, and the peach emoji's restored butt status. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/97 http://relay.fm/rocket/97 I'm An I-Guy 97 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Relay FM Big Boss Stephen Hackett joins Christina and Simone for a spirited discussion on journalism, the Touch Bar, and the peach emoji. Relay FM Big Boss Stephen Hackett joins Christina and Simone for a spirited discussion on journalism, the Touch Bar, and the peach emoji. clean 3553 Relay FM Big Boss Stephen Hackett joins Christina and Simone for a spirited discussion on the erosion of journalism (fake Facebook news!), that smooth MacBook Pro Touch Bar action, and the peach emoji's restored butt status.

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Guest Starring:

Stephen Hackett

Links and Show Notes

Facebook's Fight Against Fake News Was Undercut by Fear of Conservative Backlash
On the Liberal Bias of Facts - The New York Times
Viral Fake Election News Outperformed Real News On Facebook In Final Months Of The US Election - BuzzFeed News
Google to Bar Fake-News Websites From Using Its Ad-Selling Software - WSJ
Facebook Bans Fake News Sites From Using Its Advertising Network - WSJ
Facebook's fake news problem, explained - Vox
The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar Is a Gimmick That's Not Worth the Money (Yet)
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: a touch of the future - The Verge
Mixed Feelings - Relay FM
512 Pixels
"We're His Problem Now" Calling Sheet
Whoismyrepresentative.com - Find Your Member of Congress by Zip Code
Find Your Representative · House.gov
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96: Let's Have A Normal Show Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a normal episode where they talk about normal things such as: the PlayStation 4 Pro! Lipnet, some cool new lipreading software! X-Men movies! Fri, 11 Nov 2016 01:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/96 http://relay.fm/rocket/96 Let's Have A Normal Show 96 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a normal episode where they talk about normal things such as: the PlayStation 4 Pro! Lipnet, some cool new lipreading software! X-Men movies! Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a normal episode where they talk about normal things such as: the PlayStation 4 Pro! Lipnet, some cool new lipreading software! X-Men movies! clean 3091 Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a normal episode where they talk about normal things such as: the PlayStation 4 Pro! Lipnet, some cool new lipreading software! X-Men movies!

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Links and Show Notes

Should I buy a PlayStation 4 Pro for my PlayStation VR? - Polygon
Do you need the PS4 Pro? - Polygon
Researchers Just Created the Most Amazing Lip-Reading Software
Fox Is Scrambling to Reboot Its X-Men Franchise: Report
Actual Snake Found on Actual Plane
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95: Christina's Layers O'Laughs Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over the latest Apple event and delve into their impressions of the new Macbook Pro. Fri, 04 Nov 2016 01:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/95 http://relay.fm/rocket/95 Christina's Layers O'Laughs 95 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over the latest Apple event and delve into their impressions of the new Macbook Pro. Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over the latest Apple event and delve into their impressions of the new Macbook Pro. clean 4297 Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over the latest Apple event and delve into their impressions of the new Macbook Pro.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple’s MacBook Pro event: all the news from the October 2016 keynote - The Verge
Apple Invents TV
Apple's New TV App Is Worthless Without Netflix and Amazon Video
Apple's New MacBook Pro: Everything You Need to Know
MacBook Pro review: the Air apparent - The Verge
I Just Stroked the New MacBook Pro's Touch Bar
Polygon - Timeline
The end of the cleavage: breasts piled together like cream buns do not make a subtle statement | Fashion | The Guardian
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94: Thanks Microsoft Christina, Brianna, and Simone tackle a fraction of a heavy week! Microsoft's event showed some promising products (Surface Studio!) and last week's DDoS attack showed us a glimpse of a dark future. Finally the AT&T/Time Warner merger shows us an even worse future, where AT&T won't let us watch Westworld. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/94 http://relay.fm/rocket/94 Thanks Microsoft 94 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone tackle a fraction of a heavy week! Microsoft, ATT, Time Warner and Westworld. Christina, Brianna, and Simone tackle a fraction of a heavy week! Microsoft, ATT, Time Warner and Westworld. clean 3907 Christina, Brianna, and Simone tackle a fraction of a heavy week! Microsoft's event showed some promising products (Surface Studio!) and last week's DDoS attack showed us a glimpse of a dark future. Finally the AT&T/Time Warner merger shows us an even worse future, where AT&T won't let us watch Westworld.

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Links and Show Notes

The 8 biggest announcements from today's Microsoft event | The Verge
Surface Studio: The Basics
Surface Studio Hands On: Touched For the Very First Time
What caused Friday's internet outage - Vox
Chinese Company Recalls Cameras Used in Last Week's Huge Cyberattack
The AT&T-Time Warner Merger: What Are The Pros And Cons For Consumers? : All Tech Considered : NPR
AT&T-Time Warner: A Deal Hedge Funds Won’t Touch - WSJ
AT&T Reaches Deal to Buy Time Warner for $85.4 Billion - WSJ
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93: Reported to Death Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the quickly approaching new MacBooks (finally!), and talk for longer than they meant to about how Twitter could save itself. The new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser also dropped so we have a little rant! Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/93 http://relay.fm/rocket/93 Reported to Death 93 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the quickly approaching new MacBooks (finally!), and talk for longer than they meant to about how Twitter could save itself. The new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser also dropped so we have a little rant! Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the quickly approaching new MacBooks (finally!), and talk for longer than they meant to about how Twitter could save itself. The new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser also dropped so we have a little rant! clean 3500 Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the quickly approaching new MacBooks (finally!), and talk for longer than they meant to about how Twitter could save itself. The new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser also dropped so we have a little rant!

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  • Agenda Minder: A meeting is only as good as the agenda.

Links and Show Notes

Apple plans to launch new Macs at an October 27 event - Recode
Apple to announce new Macs on October 27th, Recode confirms - The Verge
USB Type C vs Apple’s Lightning Connector: Smartphone cable showdown | Pocketnow
WSJ: Apple to launch new Mac laptops with E-Ink dynamic keyboards in 2018, contextually display emojis and special characters | 9to5Mac
‘Life is short’: Jack Dorsey’s message to employees after failed Twitter sale | New York Post
Salesforce says it won’t buy Twitter, either - Recode
Twitter Gets NFL Thursday Night Games for a Bargain Price - Bloomberg
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 gets sneak peek video, new teaser poster (update) - Polygon
Can You Tell Which Paul Rudd Is Older? -- Vulture
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92: A La Carte Fate Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss exploding Samsung phones, missing movies on Netflix, and Westworld. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/92 http://relay.fm/rocket/92 A La Carte Fate 92 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss exploding Samsung phones, missing movies on Netflix, and Westworld. Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss exploding Samsung phones, missing movies on Netflix, and Westworld. clean 3936 Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss exploding Samsung phones, missing movies on Netflix, and Westworld.

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Links and Show Notes

Samsung Finally Kills the Galaxy Note 7 - Gizmodo
Samsung knew a third replacement Note 7 caught fire on Tuesday and said nothing - The Verge
Idiot Blogger Quotes Fight Club to Argue That Actually, Exploding Phones Are No Big Deal - Gizmodo
You can pry this Galaxy Note7 from my cold, possibly scorched hands - Mashable
Where Did All the Good Movies on Netflix Go? - Gizmodo
The Number of Titles in the Netflix Library is Down 50% the Past Four Years
The important, unanswered questions about Westworld’s sex and murder bots - Polygon
Westworld’s second episode proves it's an open-world game about human behavior - Polygon
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91: The Virtual Reality Is This week on Rocket, Google's new Pixel phone, Samsung's new problem and PlayStation's new VR system. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/91 http://relay.fm/rocket/91 The Virtual Reality Is 91 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, Google's new Pixel phone, Samsung's new problem and PlayStation's new VR system. This week on Rocket, Google's new Pixel phone, Samsung's new problem and PlayStation's new VR system. clean 3346 This week on Rocket, Google's new Pixel phone, Samsung's new problem and PlayStation's new VR system.

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  • Blue Apron: A better way to cook.

Links and Show Notes

Pixel ‘phone by Google’ announced - The Verge
The Google Phone
Pixel, Phone by Google – Made by Google
The Pixel phone is exactly what we wanted, so of course we’re unhappy - The Verge
Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane - The Verge
PlayStation VR: The Kotaku Review
The PlayStation VR is the most comfortable VR headset ever made - Polygon
PlayStation VR REVIEW! Hardware, Set-Up, Games & More! - YouTube
Playstation VR Review: This Is the VR System You Actually Want
Kim Kardashian, Elena Ferrante, and the Right to Privacy
U2 - Discothèque (DM Deep Extended Club Mix) - YouTube
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90: These Memes Are Gross Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey's financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.'s new glasses are really hideous or not! Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/90 http://relay.fm/rocket/90 These Memes Are Gross 90 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey's financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.'s new glasses are really hideous or not! Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey's financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.'s new glasses are really hideous or not! clean 3416 Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey's financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.'s new glasses are really hideous or not!

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Links and Show Notes

Palmer Luckey, Millionaire Founder of Oculus Rift, Loves Donald Trump and Dates a Gamergater
Palmer Luckey: The Facebook Near-Billionaire Secretly Funding Trump’s Meme Machine - The Daily Beast
My iPhone 7 Plus is Emitting Noise From Logic Board (Updated) – 512 Pixels
Why are some iPhone 7s making hissing noises? - The Verge
No, hisses and buzzes aren't unique to iPhone 7 and aren't a problem | iMore
Snapchat glasses - Business Insider
Snapchat Releases First Hardware Product, Spectacles - WSJ
What We Can Learn From Women Who Break the Rules - The New York Times
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89: Garbage Web of Privacy Brianna, Christina, and Simone review the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+, and then segue into the garbage web of privacy we've built in 2016, and how it affects MacOS Sierra. Last but certainly not least, the death of Brangelina. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/89 http://relay.fm/rocket/89 Garbage Web of Privacy 89 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone review the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+, and then segue into the garbage web of privacy we've built in 2016, and how it affects MacOS Sierra. Last but certainly not least, the death of Brangelina. Brianna, Christina, and Simone review the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+, and then segue into the garbage web of privacy we've built in 2016, and how it affects MacOS Sierra. Last but certainly not least, the death of Brangelina. clean 4451 Brianna, Christina, and Simone review the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+, and then segue into the garbage web of privacy we've built in 2016, and how it affects MacOS Sierra. Last but certainly not least, the death of Brangelina.

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  • MacPaw: Check out the new ‘Back to School’ bundle to give your Mac a spring clean after the Summer.

Links and Show Notes

Apple Finally Got Me to Buy a Huge Phone
iPhone 7 Review
Review: Apple AirPods | WIRED
Why Would Apple Turn Its Messaging App Into Such a Nightmare?
Google backs off on previously announced Allo privacy feature - The Verge
Doing the two-step: Switching to Apple's two-factor authentication - Six Colors
Possible Gizmodo Fan Angelina Jolie Is Divorcing Brad Pitt
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88: #HotInHerreParty Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the state of streaming and Nelly's struggles with income taxes, as well as the worst tragedy to strike our nation: the theft of the 24-foot Chick-Fil-A inflatable cow. Then they dovetail neatly into exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7s somehow, and it gets real. Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/88 http://relay.fm/rocket/88 #HotInHerreParty 88 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the state of streaming and Nelly's struggles with income taxes, the theft of the 24-foot Chick-Fil-A inflatable cow and Samsung. Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the state of streaming and Nelly's struggles with income taxes, the theft of the 24-foot Chick-Fil-A inflatable cow and Samsung. clean 4440 Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the state of streaming and Nelly's struggles with income taxes, as well as the worst tragedy to strike our nation: the theft of the 24-foot Chick-Fil-A inflatable cow. Then they dovetail neatly into exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7s somehow, and it gets real.

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Links and Show Notes

Nelly Needs At Least 287,176,547 “Hot In Herre” Streams To Pay Off His IRS Debt | SPIN
Revenue rising for recording industry, thanks to streaming - MarketWatch
Watch Exactly What Paris Hilton Does When She DJs
Spotify Seeks to Fine-Tune Music Rights as It Gears Up for IPO - WSJ
Why Does Spotify Pay Out Such A Terrible Per-Stream Rate? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Explodes, Burns 6-Year-Old: Report
Samsung Is Limiting Note 7 Batteries to 60 Percent to Avoid More Explosions
Feds: Stop Using the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Blames Small Battery Flaw for Prompting Note 7 Recall - Bloomberg
Your Phone Is a Ticking Time Bomb
Street Interviews: "What Pokémon Would You Date?" - YouTube
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87: Tweak and Twerk and Twunk Glenn Fleishman joins Simone and Brianna to get down and dirty on Apple's September Event. We talk about the fancy new camera, the loss of the headphone jack, and more spicy opinions! Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/87 http://relay.fm/rocket/87 Tweak and Twerk and Twunk 87 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Glenn Fleishman joins Simone and Brianna to get down and dirty on Apple's September Event. We talk about the fancy new camera, the loss of the headphone jack, and more spicy opinions! Glenn Fleishman joins Simone and Brianna to get down and dirty on Apple's September Event. We talk about the fancy new camera, the loss of the headphone jack, and more spicy opinions! clean 4087 Glenn Fleishman joins Simone and Brianna to get down and dirty on Apple's September Event. We talk about the fancy new camera, the loss of the headphone jack, and more spicy opinions!

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Guest Starring:

Glenn Fleishman

Links and Show Notes

Revolution 60: Special Edition on Steam
Glenn Fleishman: Unsolicited Pundit
Daria Defore
iPhone 7 First Impressions: Not Just the Same Thing All Over Again
Two cameras in iPhone 7 Plus allow synthetic zoom, soft-focus backgrounds | Macworld
Inside iPhone 7: Why Apple Killed The Headphone Jack - BuzzFeed News
AirPods hands-on: They stayed in my ears and sounded awesome | Macworld
Apple pushes new EarPods and AirPods for a future without headphone jacks | Macworld
Courage. | TechCrunch
Don’t worry, Square’s card reader works with Apple’s iPhone 7 headphone jack adapter | Macworld
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86: Talk About Me to Journalism Mikah Sargent fills in for Christina, for discussions on Transmission, the PS4 Slim and Dead or Alive. Fri, 02 Sep 2016 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/86 http://relay.fm/rocket/86 Talk About Me to Journalism 86 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Mikah Sargent fills in for Christina, for discussions on Transmission, the PS4 Slim and Dead or Alive. Mikah Sargent fills in for Christina, for discussions on Transmission, the PS4 Slim and Dead or Alive. clean 4802 Mikah Sargent fills in for Christina, for discussions on Transmission, the PS4 Slim and Dead or Alive.

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent

Links and Show Notes

I'm Thrilled Hillary Clinton Is Taking On The Alt-Right & You Should Be, Too | Bustle
iMore | The #1 site for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and all things Apple!
Mac BitTorrent client Transmission compromised by malware (again) | The Daily Dot
Popular BitTorrent Client Transmission Gets Infected With Malware Again
New PS4 ‘Slim’ console may come with a new DualShock 4 | Polygon
Review: PlayStation 4 Slim | LetsPlayVideoGames.com
The PlayStation 4 Slim is real, unboxed and reviewed | Polygon
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85: Die on the Daddy Hill Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s latest Apple Watch report, and bid goodbye to John Gruber’s notes app, Vesper. Then they accidentally devolve into a deep discussion on Daddy and the Discourse. Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/85 http://relay.fm/rocket/85 Die on the Daddy Hill 85 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s latest Apple Watch report, and bid goodbye to John Gruber’s notes app, Vesper. Then they accidentally devolve into a deep discussion on Daddy and the Discourse. Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s latest Apple Watch report, and bid goodbye to John Gruber’s notes app, Vesper. Then they accidentally devolve into a deep discussion on Daddy and the Discourse. clean 5014 Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s latest Apple Watch report, and bid goodbye to John Gruber’s notes app, Vesper. Then they accidentally devolve into a deep discussion on Daddy and the Discourse.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Can't Disconnect Watch From iPhone - Bloomberg
Apple Said to Hit Snag Cutting Apple Watch, iPhone Ties - Bloomberg
Daring Fireball: Bloomberg’s Report on Apple Watch 2
Daring Fireball: Vesper, Adieu
iTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared
You Can't Appropriate Daddy
Alma Whitaker addresses the “daddy” controversy.
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84: My Cool Aunt Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about sports coming to your Apple TV via Twitter, and Tim Cook’s interview in the Washington Post. Finally, we talk about the new Rogue One trailer and our excitement! Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/84 http://relay.fm/rocket/84 My Cool Aunt 84 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about sports coming to your Apple TV via Twitter, and Tim Cook’s interview in the Washington Post. Finally, we talk about the new Rogue One trailer and our excitement! Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about sports coming to your Apple TV via Twitter, and Tim Cook’s interview in the Washington Post. Finally, we talk about the new Rogue One trailer and our excitement! clean 4035 Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about sports coming to your Apple TV via Twitter, and Tim Cook’s interview in the Washington Post. Finally, we talk about the new Rogue One trailer and our excitement!

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter and its live NFL games might be coming to Apple TV | The Verge
Tim Cook, the interview: Running Apple 'is sort of a lonely job' | The Washington Post
Tim Cook gives lengthy interview to mark five years in charge of Apple | The Verge
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer (Official) - YouTube
New Rogue One Trailer Reveals How the Rebels Find Out About the Death Star
'Rogue One' international trailer offers a key plot twist
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83: Suddenly EDM The Rocket hosts talk about Macbook Pro rumors and some of the exaggerations about the new MBP’s abilities. Then they talk about No Man’s Sky, and the exaggerations about the game’s abilities. And then, they talk about Stranger Things, and the exaggeration of—nevermind, Brianna just kinda didn’t dig it as much as everyone else. Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/83 http://relay.fm/rocket/83 Suddenly EDM 83 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The Rocket hosts talk about Macbook Pro rumors and some of the exaggerations about the new MBP’s abilities. Then they talk about No Man’s Sky and Stranger Things. The Rocket hosts talk about Macbook Pro rumors and some of the exaggerations about the new MBP’s abilities. Then they talk about No Man’s Sky and Stranger Things. clean 3667 The Rocket hosts talk about Macbook Pro rumors and some of the exaggerations about the new MBP’s abilities. Then they talk about No Man’s Sky, and the exaggerations about the game’s abilities. And then, they talk about Stranger Things, and the exaggeration of—nevermind, Brianna just kinda didn’t dig it as much as everyone else.

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Links and Show Notes

Mashable - Tech
Top 10 Questions About No Man's Sky - SEO Play Episode 1 - YouTube
Apple Said to Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years - Bloomberg
MacBook Pro Lineup Set For 'Most Significant Overhaul in Over 4 Years' - Mac Rumors
No Man's Sky players travel the exact same planet without ever crossing paths (update) - Polygon
No Man’s Sky isn’t the game I expected: thoughts on the first 10 hours | Polygon
The addictive boredom of No Man’s Sky - Polygon
Yes, Stranger Things is definitely worth watching - Polygon
The real star of Stranger Things is Dungeons & Dragons - Polygon
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82: iPhone Size Queen This week on another thrilling episode of Rocket, Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the new Xbox One S and whether or not people are ready for it. Then, they fall into phone fatigue and finally wrap things up talking about the new Snapchat, I mean Instagram. Fri, 05 Aug 2016 03:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/82 http://relay.fm/rocket/82 iPhone Size Queen 82 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the new Xbox One S then fall into phone fatigue and finally wrap things up talking about the new Snapchat, I mean Instagram. Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the new Xbox One S then fall into phone fatigue and finally wrap things up talking about the new Snapchat, I mean Instagram. clean 4708 This week on another thrilling episode of Rocket, Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the new Xbox One S and whether or not people are ready for it. Then, they fall into phone fatigue and finally wrap things up talking about the new Snapchat, I mean Instagram.

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Links and Show Notes

Do you need the Xbox One S? | Polygon
Microsoft hid performance boosts for old games in Xbox One S, told no one | Ars Technica
Xbox One S review | The Verge
HDR is TV's next big format war, and Samsung and Sony could find themselves on the losing side - CNET
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is classy, powerful and super secure
Instagram just declared war on Snapchat
Snapchat shouldn't be spooked by Instagram Stories
Instagram's new stories are a near-perfect copy of Snapchat stories | The Verge
Instagram is building the anti-harassment tools Twitter won't | The Verge
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is classy, powerful and super secure
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81: Slackmaster G Christina, Simone, and Brianna keep things apolitical in a discussion about the DNC hacks and the meaning of privacy. Then they segue into game developers’ critiques of the Universal Windows Platform and bid goodbye to Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo. Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/81 http://relay.fm/rocket/81 Slackmaster G 81 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina, Simone, and Brianna keep things apolitical in a discussion about the DNC hacks and the meaning of privacy. Then they segue into game developers’ critiques of the Universal Windows Platform and bid goodbye to Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo. Christina, Simone, and Brianna keep things apolitical in a discussion about the DNC hacks and the meaning of privacy. Then they segue into game developers’ critiques of the Universal Windows Platform and bid goodbye to Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo. clean 3975 Christina, Simone, and Brianna keep things apolitical in a discussion about the DNC hacks and the meaning of privacy. Then they segue into game developers’ critiques of the Universal Windows Platform and bid goodbye to Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo.

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Links and Show Notes

DNC email leaks, explained - Vox
Sources: US officials warned DNC of hack months before the party acted - CNNPolitics.com
The Russia-linked election hack is a sign of things to come | The Verge
Tim Sweeney thinks Microsoft will make Steam 'progressively worse' with Windows 10 patches | PC Gamer
After Yahoo, Marissa Mayer May Have to Wait for Another CEO Chance - WSJ
Marissa Mayer’s Media Problem at Yahoo Is Now Verizon’s to Solve - The New York Times
Verizon’s purchase of Yahoo, explained - Vox
How Marissa Mayer changed Yahoo - charts - Business Insider
How Yahoo derailed Tumblr
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80: Our Eff Bomb Episode 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. Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/80 http://relay.fm/rocket/80 Our Eff Bomb Episode 80 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 5148 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.

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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
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79: Pokémon Go, Going, Gone 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. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/79 http://relay.fm/rocket/79 Pokémon Go, Going, Gone 79 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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 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. clean 3990 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.

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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
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78: When Your Product is a Punchline This week: Tesla, Apple, Snapchat and ... Blackberry. Seriously; that last one isn't a weird typo. Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/78 http://relay.fm/rocket/78 When Your Product is a Punchline 78 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week: Tesla, Apple, Snapchat and ... Blackberry. Seriously; that last one isn't a weird typo. This week: Tesla, Apple, Snapchat and ... Blackberry. Seriously; that last one isn't a weird typo. clean 3814 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
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77: That’s Non-Trivial 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. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/77 http://relay.fm/rocket/77 That’s Non-Trivial 77 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A very sick Simone powers through with Christina and Brianna, discussing the Ghostbusters VR experience in Times Square, technologically sophisticated cars, and finally the debate killing the headphone jack. And yes, we tried Mac N’ Cheetos. A very sick Simone powers through with Christina and Brianna, discussing the Ghostbusters VR experience in Times Square, technologically sophisticated cars, and finally the debate killing the headphone jack. And yes, we tried Mac N’ Cheetos. clean 3718 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.

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76: #TOMSWIFT 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. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/76 http://relay.fm/rocket/76 #TOMSWIFT 76 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket, your deeply wounded hosts discuss Apple’s decision to kill off the Thunderbolt display, macOS Sierra and the HTC Vive, then Christina gets misty-eyed over TomSwift. This week on Rocket, your deeply wounded hosts discuss Apple’s decision to kill off the Thunderbolt display, macOS Sierra and the HTC Vive, then Christina gets misty-eyed over TomSwift. clean 4114 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.

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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
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75: Live from AltConf 2016 Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements. Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/75 http://relay.fm/rocket/75 Live from AltConf 2016 75 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements. Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements. clean 2918 Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple's WWDC announcements.

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Guest Starring:

Rene Ritchie and Mikah Sargent

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74: Pirate Reform 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. Fri, 10 Jun 2016 04:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/74 http://relay.fm/rocket/74 Pirate Reform 74 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 3749 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.

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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
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73: Big Sister is Watching 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. Fri, 03 Jun 2016 01:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/73 http://relay.fm/rocket/73 Big Sister is Watching 73 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 4552 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.

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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
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72: Obliterating Children 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. Thu, 26 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/72 http://relay.fm/rocket/72 Obliterating Children 72 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 4705 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.

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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
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71: Compulsory Heterosexuality 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. Thu, 19 May 2016 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/71 http://relay.fm/rocket/71 Compulsory Heterosexuality 71 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 4266 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.

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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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70: Christina Drops the Eff Bomb 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! Fri, 13 May 2016 02:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/70 http://relay.fm/rocket/70 Christina Drops the Eff Bomb 70 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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! 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! clean 4799 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!

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent

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
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69: A Thousand Miles An Hour Into Punville 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. Thu, 05 May 2016 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/69 http://relay.fm/rocket/69 A Thousand Miles An Hour Into Punville 69 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 4246 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.

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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
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68: Death of a Unicorn 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. Thu, 28 Apr 2016 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/68 http://relay.fm/rocket/68 Death of a Unicorn 68 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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. 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. clean 4631 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
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67: Push Your Own Dongle This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/67 http://relay.fm/rocket/67 Push Your Own Dongle 67 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true. This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true. clean 3631 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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Links and Show Notes

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
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66: 1337 Stopped Being Cool This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket! Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/66 http://relay.fm/rocket/66 1337 Stopped Being Cool 66 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket! This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket! clean 3027 This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket!

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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
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65: Release the Volcano 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. Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/65 http://relay.fm/rocket/65 Release the Volcano 65 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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 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. clean 4858 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.

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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"
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64: Mister Doctorow Microsoft's HoloLens gets a demo, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time! Sat, 02 Apr 2016 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/64 http://relay.fm/rocket/64 Mister Doctorow 64 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Microsoft's showing off the HoloLens again, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time! Microsoft's showing off the HoloLens again, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time! clean 3324 Microsoft's HoloLens gets a demo, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time!

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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
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63: That's Actually Not a Terrible Point 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. Sat, 26 Mar 2016 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/63 http://relay.fm/rocket/63 That's Actually Not a Terrible Point 63 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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 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. clean 3871 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.

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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
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62: The Constant March Forward This week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption. Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/62 http://relay.fm/rocket/62 The Constant March Forward 62 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort 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 week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption. clean 4905 This week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption.

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Guest Starring:

Brett Gaylor

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
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61: A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters! Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/61 http://relay.fm/rocket/61 A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen 61 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters! This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters! clean 3890 This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters!

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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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60: Full Disclosure This week, Christina breaks a story a possible software acquisition by Kanye, Bri talks about the HTC Vive and Simone sings the intro to the iCloud segment. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/60 http://relay.fm/rocket/60 Full Disclosure 60 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Christina breaks a story a possible software acquisition by Kanye, Bri talks about the HTC Vive and Simone sings the intro to the iCloud segment. This week, Christina breaks a story a possible software acquisition by Kanye, Bri talks about the HTC Vive and Simone sings the intro to the iCloud segment. clean 3978 This week, Christina breaks a story a possible software acquisition by Kanye, Bri talks about the HTC Vive and Simone sings the intro to the iCloud segment.

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Links and Show Notes

Kanye West insists pirating photo was just a joke
Kanye West tweets photo showing him using Pirate Bay. Whoops.
XferRecords.com | Home of the Xfer Records VST Suite
The HTC Vive Pre: an unfinished, incredibly fun virtual reality system | The Verge
Mossberg: The iCloud loophole | The Verge
Apple goes to battle with FBI at home, but it’s a different story in China | The Seattle Times
Why the FBI can't just hack a copy of the San Bernardino iPhone
Days of the Remastered Past — Medium
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59: Tim Cook for President The show opens with some exciting news from Simone. 🎉 Then, more news about the FBI's fight with Apple and Tim Cook's interview on ABC, followed by the Freewrite word processor and Samsung 837. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/59 http://relay.fm/rocket/59 Tim Cook for President 59 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The show opens with some exciting news from Simone. 🎉 Then, more news about the FBI's fight with Apple and Tim Cook's interview on ABC, followed by the Freewrite word processor and Samsung 837. The show opens with some exciting news from Simone. 🎉 Then, more news about the FBI's fight with Apple and Tim Cook's interview on ABC, followed by the Freewrite word processor and Samsung 837. clean 4244 The show opens with some exciting news from Simone. 🎉

Then, more news about the FBI's fight with Apple and Tim Cook's interview on ABC, followed by the Freewrite word processor and Samsung 837.

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Links and Show Notes

Simone de Rochefort on Twitter: Exciting news :D
Hello....It's ME - Joining the Polygon Video Team! | Polygon
The FBI has asked Apple to crack at least 17 devices since October
Google and Apple, once enemies, unite thanks to the FBI
Exclusive: Apple CEO Tim Cook Says iPhone-Cracking Software ‘Equivalent of Cancer’ - ABC News
Apple vs. the FBI: This is digital security on trial
The $500 Freewrite word processor is pretentious hipster nonsense
TI-92 series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Inside Samsung 837: Samsung's first North American flagship
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58: You Can't Not This week, Apple squares off against the FBI over iPhone encryption, Vulkan's impact on game development and Deadpool. Thu, 18 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/58 http://relay.fm/rocket/58 You Can't Not 58 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Apple squares off against the FBI over iPhone encryption, Vulkan's impact on game development and Deadpool. This week, Apple squares off against the FBI over iPhone encryption, Vulkan's impact on game development and Deadpool. clean 4856 This week, Apple squares off against the FBI over iPhone encryption, Vulkan's impact on game development and Deadpool.

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Links and Show Notes

Customer Letter - Apple
If Apple loses to the FBI, we're all screwed
Google CEO says iPhone backdoor could set 'troubling precedent,' other tech giants stay mum
Tim Cook: Building a backdoor into the iPhone is 'too dangerous'
Apple can comply with the FBI court order – Trail of Bits Blog
Apple is facing its biggest test of iPhone security | The Verge
The FBI wants Apple to create an iPhone backdoor: Here's how it's possible
Code is Law | Zdziarski's Blog of Things
Daring Fireball: Sundar Pichai on the Apple/FBI Encryption Fight
Richard Stallman Eats Something From His Foot - YouTube
Khronos Releases Vulkan 1.0 Specification - Khronos Group Press Release
What is Vulkan and how does it differ from OpenGL? - Game Development Stack Exchange
Taylor Swift vs. Kanye West: A Beef History | Rolling Stone
Review: Deadpool Is True to the Comic, so Apparently, I Don’t Like Deadpool | The Mary Sue
Counterpoint: Deadpool Ain’t Perfect, But It’s Pretty Damn Fun | The Mary Sue
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57: Never See the Light of Day Amazon's Lumberyard, Twitter's quarterly results and Formation are all on the list for this week's Rocket. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/57 http://relay.fm/rocket/57 Never See the Light of Day 57 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Amazon's Lumberyard, Twitter's quarterly results and Formation are all on the list for this week's Rocket. Amazon's Lumberyard, Twitter's quarterly results and Formation are all on the list for this week's Rocket. clean 3557 Amazon's Lumberyard, Twitter's quarterly results and Formation are all on the list for this week's Rocket.

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Links and Show Notes

Amazon releases Lumberyard, a triple-A-quality game engine
Gamasutra - Amazon launches new, free, high-quality game engine: Lumberyard
Amazon Will Soon Make Video Games for Your PlayStation, Xbox, and Oculus | Inverse
AWS Service Terms

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Twitter's new timeline is here, and it's all about the algorithm
Twitter's new timeline faces skeptical advertisers
Twitter has hatched a brand new plan to ruin your news feed
Twitter’s earnings report shows its user base is shrinking | The Verge
Twitter Adds Zero New Users, Q4 Earnings Tank Stock | Re/code
See the First Trailer for Broad City Season 3 -- Vulture
Funny Or Die Presents Donald Trump’s The Art Of The Deal: The Movie Trailer from Funny ...
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56: The Home of my Soul Simone is back from Texas, and things get weird before Bri gets the show back on track. On the topic list? iPhone users getting the dreaded Error 53, possible changes at Twitter, how Bri tips Uber drivers, and the new Taylor Swift app. Sun, 07 Feb 2016 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/56 http://relay.fm/rocket/56 The Home of my Soul 56 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone is back from Texas, and things get weird before Bri gets the show back on track. On the topic list? iPhone users getting the dreaded Error 53, possible changes at Twitter, how Bri tips Uber drivers, and the new Taylor Swift app. Simone is back from Texas, and things get weird before Bri gets the show back on track. On the topic list? iPhone users getting the dreaded Error 53, possible changes at Twitter, how Bri tips Uber drivers, and the new Taylor Swift app. clean 4064 Simone is back from Texas, and things get weird before Bri gets the show back on track. On the topic list? iPhone users getting the dreaded Error 53, possible changes at Twitter, how Bri tips Uber drivers, and the new Taylor Swift app.

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Links and Show Notes

Mysterious 'Error 53' is bricking iPhones, rendering them useless
Apple says iPhone 'Error 53' is to protect customers' security | Technology | The Guardian
If you see error 53 or can't update or restore your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Twitter could start showing tweets out of order as soon as next week | The Verge
Jack Dorsey Addresses Algorithmic Timeline Changes, Insists Twitter Is Real-Time - BuzzFeed News
I Quit Liking Things On Facebook for Two Weeks. Here’s How It Changed My View of Humanity — The Startup — Medium
Uber Teams With Anti-Cruelty Society To Deliver Puppies On Demand « CBS Chicago
Gaming Company Turns To Taylor Swift After Katy Perry App Flops - BuzzFeed News
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55: A Heart On for the iPad This week, Christina and Bri are joined by Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's Q1 results, the current state of Twitter and a new wireless broadband service named Starry. Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/55 http://relay.fm/rocket/55 A Heart On for the iPad 55 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Christina and Bri are joined by Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's Q1 results, the current state of Twitter and a new wireless broadband service named Starry. This week, Christina and Bri are joined by Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's Q1 results, the current state of Twitter and a new wireless broadband service named Starry. clean 4560 This week, Christina and Bri are joined by Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple's Q1 results, the current state of Twitter and a new wireless broadband service named Starry.

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Guest Starring:

Mikah Sargent

Links and Show Notes

Apple - Press Info - Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results
Kanye West proves why Twitter really matters
Wall Street slashes $560 million from Twitter's value after executive exodus
How Facebook Squashed Twitter - Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Earnings - Facebook
Starry.com
Aereo founder introduces new wireless broadband service
Cartoon Cast - a podcast from The Incomparable
Latest World Headline News, Breaking News - Newsy®
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54: The Faceless Protagonist This week, the Rocket trio discuss Crave, Brave and Music Memos, which unfortunately kind of messed up that rhyme. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/54 http://relay.fm/rocket/54 The Faceless Protagonist 54 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, the Rocket trio discuss Crave, Brave and Music Memos, which unfortunately kind of messed up that rhyme. This week, the Rocket trio discuss Crave, Brave and Music Memos, which unfortunately kind of messed up that rhyme. clean 4801 This week, the Rocket trio discuss Crave, Brave and Music Memos, which unfortunately kind of messed up that rhyme.

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Links and Show Notes

An hour inside the app that brings your YA romance novel boyfriend to life | The Verge
Crave Romance on the App Store
emily is away
Cibele on Steam
The Short Film That Takes Place Entirely Inside a Computer
This new ad-blocker has a plan to pay publishers | The Verge
With Brave Software, JavaScript’s Creator Is Building A Browser For The Ad-Blocked Future | TechCrunch
Brave Software | Building a Better Web
Music Memos is Apple's new, simple recording app | The Verge
Apple launches Music Memos for iOS, adds live loops to GarageBand
Pacemaker, our favorite DJ app, just got even better | The Verge
Logic Pro X 10.2.1 Release Notes - Apple Support
Suicide Squad - Official Trailer 1 [HD] - YouTube
Membership - Relay FM
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53: Slowly Melting Into a Pile of Goo This week on Rocket: earbuds from the future, VR porn and Mr. Robot. Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/53 http://relay.fm/rocket/53 Slowly Melting Into a Pile of Goo 53 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket: earbuds from the future, VR porn and Mr. Robot. This week on Rocket: earbuds from the future, VR porn and Mr. Robot. clean 4254 This week on Rocket: earbuds from the future, VR porn and Mr. Robot.

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Links and Show Notes

Slick earbuds will let Coachella attendees experience the festival in a brand new way
Revols earphones deliver a custom-fit in 60 seconds
Wireless Earbuds | Powerbeats2 Wireless | Beats by Dre
VR porn is here and it's scary how realistic it is
Building for virtual reality? Don't forget about women | The Verge
My favorite tech at CES was a smart fridge — but I'd never buy one
Why Jacob Frye's Conflicts Make Him a Modern Hero - remeshed.com
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52: A Tank For Every Family January is here, and that means its time for CES. This year, it brings new car tech, foldable displays, the Oculus Rift and weird appliances. Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/52 http://relay.fm/rocket/52 A Tank For Every Family 52 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort January is here, and that means its time for CES. This year, it brings new car tech, foldable displays, the Oculus Rift and weird appliances. January is here, and that means its time for CES. This year, it brings new car tech, foldable displays, the Oculus Rift and weird appliances. clean 3912 January is here, and that means its time for CES. This year, it brings new car tech, foldable displays, the Oculus Rift and weird appliances.

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Links and Show Notes

CES 2016: The Toaster-Fridge Awakens—in 4K HDR! | iMore
5 thoughts on Faraday Future and its weird electric car concept - Fortune
Faraday Future unveils concept supercar at CES 2016 - Jan. 5, 2016
This is Faraday Future’s ridiculous 1,000-horsepower electric concept car | The Verge
LG's rollable display is a crazy prototype from a still-distant future | The Verge
The Oculus Rift was supposed to be cheaper — so what happened? | Polygon
The $600 Oculus Rift is the end of an era | The Verge
American Consumers Haven't Heard of Most Virtual Reality Headsets, Even Oculus - remeshed.com remeshed.com
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51: Kylo Ren is a Complete Millennial Christina makes everyone jealous of her vacation and Simone has a family crisis before the Rocket crew get down to business and talk about Theranos, Twitter's new head of diversity, and — after the sounding of the spoiler horn — The Force Awakens. Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/51 http://relay.fm/rocket/51 Kylo Ren is a Complete Millennial 51 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina makes everyone jealous of her vacation and Simone has a family crisis before the Rocket crew get down to business and talk about Theranos, Twitter's new head of diversity, and — after the sounding of the spoiler horn — The Force Awakens. Christina makes everyone jealous of her vacation and Simone has a family crisis before the Rocket crew get down to business and talk about Theranos, Twitter's new head of diversity, and — after the sounding of the spoiler horn — The Force Awakens. clean 5273 Christina makes everyone jealous of her vacation and Simone has a family crisis before the Rocket crew get down to business and talk about Theranos, Twitter's new head of diversity, and — after the sounding of the spoiler horn — The Force Awakens.

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Links and Show Notes

Theranos’ proprietary tech wasn’t vetted by federal inspectors for two years | The Verge
Twitter cracks down on harassment by rearranging paragraphs in its terms of service | The Verge
Twitter still has a major problem with employee diversity | The Verge
Thoughts on Diversity Part 2. Why Diversity is Difficult. — Tech Diversity Files — Medium
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50: Vapors of Memory This week, Simone and Bri are joined by Marco Rogers to talk encryption, developing within constraints and some notable products that thrived — or died — in 2015. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/50 http://relay.fm/rocket/50 Vapors of Memory 50 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Simone and Bri are joined by Marco Rogers to talk encryption, developing within constraints and some notable products that thrived — or died — in 2015. This week, Simone and Bri are joined by Marco Rogers to talk encryption, developing within constraints and some notable products that thrived — or died — in 2015. clean 4603 This week, Simone and Bri are joined by Marco Rogers to talk encryption, developing within constraints and some notable products that thrived — or died — in 2015.

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  • Clean My Drive: A lightweight drive manager for Mac.

Guest Starring:

Marco Rogers

Links and Show Notes

Clover Health
Marco Rogers (@polotek) | Twitter
Tim Cook and Apple execs talk product design, encryption and what's next
What's next for Apple? - CBS News
Apple: UK surveillance bill 'threatens to hurt law-abiding citizens'
Paris police find phone with unencrypted SMS saying “Let’s go, we’re starting” | Ars Technica
« On est parti on commence » : le SMS trouvé dans le téléphone portable d’un membre du commando
Brianza Wu on Twitter: "IMPORTANT REVOLUTION 60 UPDATE: https://t.co/IDXueSWQF1"
How Often Do Americans Upgrade Their Smartphones? [Infographic] - Forbes
RIP Rdio, Mailbox and other tech we lost in 2015
Quip
Dash for OS X - API Documentation Browser, Snippet Manager
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49: Messenger Dolphin This week, Team Rocket talks Swagways and self-driving cars before having a conversation about the characters portrayed in Jessica Jones. (Don't worry, the spoiler horn is fired before it gets too serious.) Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/49 http://relay.fm/rocket/49 Messenger Dolphin 49 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Team Rocket talks Swagways and self-driving cars before having a conversation about the characters portrayed in Jessica Jones. (Don't worry, the spoiler horn is fired before it gets too serious.) This week, Team Rocket talks Swagways and self-driving cars before having a conversation about the characters portrayed in Jessica Jones. (Don't worry, the spoiler horn is fired before it gets too serious.) clean 4367 This week, Team Rocket talks Swagways and self-driving cars before having a conversation about the characters portrayed in Jessica Jones. (Don't worry, the spoiler horn is fired before it gets too serious.)

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Links and Show Notes

Hoverboard teardown: Inside a real Swagway
Amazon removes all Swagway hoverboards from site
IO HAWK - Intelligent Personal Mobility Device
Amazon tells customers: Throw away unsafe 'hoverboards' - BBC News
George Hotz Is Taking on Tesla by Himself

George Hotz

A Proposed California Law Would Require Drivers For Driverless Cars | TechCrunch
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48: Split the Cells This week, the Rocket trio tackle's Apple's Smart Battery Case and its hump, the Apple TV and its App Store, before talking about SNL's recent skit about female tech reporters. Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/48 http://relay.fm/rocket/48 Split the Cells 48 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, the Rocket trio tackle's Apple's Smart Battery Case and its hump, the Apple TV and its App Store, before talking about SNL's recent skit about female tech reporters. This week, the Rocket trio tackle's Apple's Smart Battery Case and its hump, the Apple TV and its App Store, before talking about SNL's recent skit about female tech reporters. clean 4706 This week, the Rocket trio tackle's Apple's Smart Battery Case and its hump, the Apple TV and its App Store, before talking about SNL's recent skit about female tech reporters.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple's Smart Battery Case brings better battery life to the iPhone 6S
Is Apple's Smart Battery Case so goofy because it was designed around Mophie's patents? | The Verge
Antennagate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Editor's Notes: With Popular Games on the Apple TV App Store Making $100 a Day or Less, a Worrying Trend Appears | TouchArcade
New apps show off Apple TV's bigger potential
WTF, SNL. Way to set back female tech reporters
Membership - Relay FM
Rocket - Relay FM
Drive A Tank - Tank Driving, Car Crushing, Machine Gun Shooting
Cartoon Cast | Heaven for Me Might Be Inside a Pokéball (Episode 2)
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47: The Final SB Discussion This week, Brianna, Simone and Christina are joined by Amy Jane Gruber and Guy English for a conversation about recent abusive events toward writers in the Apple community. Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/47 http://relay.fm/rocket/47 The Final SB Discussion 47 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Brianna, Simone and Christina are joined by Amy Jane Gruber and Guy English for a conversation about recent abusive events toward writers in the Apple community. This week, Brianna, Simone and Christina are joined by Amy Jane Gruber and Guy English for a conversation about recent abusive events toward writers in the Apple community. clean 5383 This week, Brianna, Simone and Christina are joined by Amy Jane Gruber and Guy English for a conversation about recent abusive events toward writers in the Apple community.

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Guest Starring:

Guy English and Amy Jane Gruber

Links and Show Notes

Amy Jane Gruber (@AmyJane) | Twitter
Guy English (@gte) | Twitter
Abuse Tourism — Medium
A modern day ‘howcatchem’ — Medium
Building Twenty — Samantha Bielefeld is Victor Johnson: The Story
Welcome to hell: Apple vs. Google vs. Facebook and the slow death of the web | The Verge
Pragmatic app pricing – Marco.org
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46: Curiosity and Wonder Simone and Christina are joined by Nicole Lazzaro to talk about her upcoming VR game, "Follow the White Rabbit," before discussing Magic Leap's roadmap and PS4 Remote Play. Sat, 28 Nov 2015 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/46 http://relay.fm/rocket/46 Curiosity and Wonder 46 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone and Christina are joined by Nicole Lazzaro to talk about her upcoming VR game, "Follow the White Rabbit," before discussing Magic Leap's roadmap and PS4 Remote Play. Simone and Christina are joined by Nicole Lazzaro to talk about her upcoming VR game, "Follow the White Rabbit," before discussing Magic Leap's roadmap and PS4 Remote Play. clean 3949 Simone and Christina are joined by Nicole Lazzaro to talk about her upcoming VR game, "Follow the White Rabbit," before discussing Magic Leap's roadmap and PS4 Remote Play.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Guest Starring:

Nicole Lazzaro

Links and Show Notes

Nicole Lazzaro (@NicoleLazzaro) | Twitter
Founder | XEODesign®
Follow the White Rabbit™ Teaser with Gameplay - YouTube
Research | XEODesign® | The 4 Keys to Fun
Magic Leap's plan for the future used to be incredibly weird | The Verge
How Magic Leap Is Secretly Creating a New Alternate Reality
Vrse
Jessica Jones (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb
Shuhei Yoshida on Twitter: "Some people asked if we plan to provide Remote Play function to PC, and yes, we are indeed working on an official application for PC/Mac. :D"
Sony is working on a PS4 Remote Play app for PC and Mac | The Verge
Cartoon Cast - a podcast from The Incomparable
Follow The White Rabbit Beta & Email Sign Up Survey
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45: Terminated in Adele’s Mouth The iPad Pro is out, but there are lots of questions from a development perspective. Windows Phone is doing ... not well. Lastly, Adele's album isn't available for streaming, but that's not what killed Rdio. Sat, 21 Nov 2015 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/45 http://relay.fm/rocket/45 Terminated in Adele’s Mouth 45 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort The iPad Pro is out, but there are lots of questions from a development perspective. Windows Phone is doing ... not well. Lastly, Adele's album isn't available for streaming, but that's not what killed Rdio. The iPad Pro is out, but there are lots of questions from a development perspective. Windows Phone is doing ... not well. Lastly, Adele's album isn't available for streaming, but that's not what killed Rdio. clean 3721 The iPad Pro is out, but there are lots of questions from a development perspective. Windows Phone is doing ... not well. Lastly, Adele's album isn't available for streaming, but that's not what killed Rdio.

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Links and Show Notes

The iPad Pro has an App Store problem | The Verge
Paper & Pencil by FiftyThree
Windows Phone market share plummets from 3% to 1.7% in a year
Windows Phone is as good as dead
Adele Is Said to Reject Streaming for ‘25’ - The New York Times
The long, sad and totally predictable death of Rdio
Prince: ‘I was right about the internet – tell me a musician who’s got rich off it’ | Music | The Guardian
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44: Church of Simonetology iPad Pro reviews are out, but Bri is happy with her 12-inch MacBook. Lady Pitch Night leads to a discussion of valuation, funding, and pitching, before the trio discuss Evie Frye and Lara Croft. Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/44 http://relay.fm/rocket/44 Church of Simonetology 44 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort iPad Pro reviews are out, but Bri is happy with her 12-inch MacBook. Lady Pitch Night leads to a discussion of valuation, funding, and pitching, before the trio discuss Evie Frye and Lara Croft. iPad Pro reviews are out, but Bri is happy with her 12-inch MacBook. Lady Pitch Night leads to a discussion of valuation, funding, and pitching, before the trio discuss Evie Frye and Lara Croft. clean 4526 iPad Pro reviews are out, but Bri is happy with her 12-inch MacBook. Lady Pitch Night leads to a discussion of valuation, funding, and pitching, before the trio discuss Evie Frye and Lara Croft.

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Links and Show Notes

iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas – MacStories
Connected #65: The iPad Pro Review - Relay FM
Daring Fireball: The iPad Pro
Mossberg: The iPad Pro can’t replace your laptop totally, even for a tablet lover | The Verge
Apple iPad Pro: The Review
Lady Pitch Night 2015, by Girls in Tech
What We Can Learn From How Assassin's Creed Syndicate Portrays Evie Frye - remeshed.com remeshed.com
From sex symbol to icon: How Crystal Dynamics saved Lara Croft | Polygon
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43: The Next Big Thing Christina isn't dead, which is good, as this week's topics include the new Apple TV, why hearts on Twitter really don't matter, and Jem and the Holograms. Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/43 http://relay.fm/rocket/43 The Next Big Thing 43 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina isn't dead, which is good, as this week's topics include the new Apple TV, why hearts on Twitter really don't matter, and Jem and the Holograms. Christina isn't dead, which is good, as this week's topics include the new Apple TV, why hearts on Twitter really don't matter, and Jem and the Holograms. clean 4210 Christina isn't dead, which is good, as this week's topics include the new Apple TV, why hearts on Twitter really don't matter, and Jem and the Holograms.

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Links and Show Notes

Can I Stream.It?: Search Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, iTunes, and more, for movies to stream instantly, rent, and buy.
Welcome back, Apple TV. It's been a while.
Nintendo didn't create the next Wii — Apple did | Polygon
Apple TV's best games show the device's potential — and the surprisingly good Siri remote | Polygon
SteelSeries Nimbus Wireless Gaming Controller - Apple
The Apple TV You've Always Wanted Is Finally Here - BuzzFeed News
Hearts on Twitter | Twitter Blogs
Chrome extension replaces Twitter hearts with stars | Fusion
Jem and the Holograms Review: Don't do it for the Vine | Polygon
Hamilton (musical) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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42: I Don't Want to See Real Life Brianna and Simone are joined by Yasmine Evjen to talk about the Nexus 6P and Android Marshmallow, Brianna’s involvement in the SXSW disaster, The New York Times; Google Cardboard program, and Christina's trip to the afterlife. Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/42 http://relay.fm/rocket/42 I Don't Want to See Real Life 42 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Brianna and Simone are joined by Yasmine Evjen to talk about the Nexus 6P and Android Marshmallow, Brianna’s involvement in the SXSW disaster, The New York Times; Google Cardboard program, and Christina's trip to the afterlife. Brianna and Simone are joined by Yasmine Evjen to talk about the Nexus 6P and Android Marshmallow, Brianna’s involvement in the SXSW disaster, The New York Times; Google Cardboard program, and Christina's trip to the afterlife. clean 4614 Brianna and Simone are joined by Yasmine Evjen to talk about the Nexus 6P and Android Marshmallow, Brianna’s involvement in the SXSW disaster, The New York Times; Google Cardboard program, and Christina's trip to the afterlife.

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Guest Starring:

Yasmine Evjen

Links and Show Notes

Yasmine Evjen
Yasmine Evjen (@YasmineEvjen) | Twitter
Material - Relay FM
Relay FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank Wu (artist) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nexus 6P review: the best Android phone | The Verge
Google's Nexus 6P review: The best premium Android phablet you can buy
SXSW's GamerGate Debacle Shows It's Clueless on Diversity | WIRED
This Is Not a Game: How SXSW Turned GamerGate Abuse Into a Spectator Sport - The Daily Beast
SXSW's GamerGate Controversy Shows They Don't Understand Harassment - remeshed.com remeshed.com
Vox Media and The Verge will not attend SXSW unless it takes harassment seriously | The Verge
BuzzFeed To Withdraw From SXSW Over Canceled Gaming Panels - BuzzFeed News
The NYT Is About to Launch VR's Big Mainstream Moment | WIRED
Google Cardboard's Partnership with NYT Shows Us Another Side of Virtual Reality
How to Make a VR Headset Out of Cardboard - YouTube
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41: That’s my Safe Word This week: Christina's interview with Jony Ive, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the Surface Book, Samsung's Gear VR and YouTube Red. Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/41 http://relay.fm/rocket/41 That’s my Safe Word 41 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week: Christina's interview with Jony Ive, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the Surface Book, Samsung's Gear VR and YouTube Red. This week: Christina's interview with Jony Ive, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the Surface Book, Samsung's Gear VR and YouTube Red. clean 4855 This week: Christina's interview with Jony Ive, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the Surface Book, Samsung's Gear VR and YouTube Red.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple's Jony Ive and Vogue's Anna Wintour: Machines can build beautiful things
Surface Book review: Microsoft builds a better Windows laptop — and more
Microsoft Surface Book review | The Verge
Samsung Gear VR - Features
A close-up look at Samsung's new $99 Gear VR | The Verge
YouTube Will Completely Remove Videos Of Creators Who Don’t Sign Its Red Subscription Deal | TechCrunch
YouTube Red, A $9.99 Site-Wide Ad-Free Subscription With Play Music, Launches Oct 28 | TechCrunch
Official YouTube Blog: Meet YouTube Red, the ultimate YouTube experience
Official YouTube Blog: Introducing YouTube Red Original Series and Movies from your favorite stars
The Basic Bitch's Guide to Life
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40: Sweater Weather & iMac Season This week, Simone and Christina are joined by Sabrina Wood to talk about new iMacs, Twitter's layoffs and then relive some glory days gone by. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/40 http://relay.fm/rocket/40 Sweater Weather & iMac Season 40 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Simone and Christina are joined by Sabrina Wood to talk about new iMacs, Twitter's layoffs and then relive some glory days gone by. This week, Simone and Christina are joined by Sabrina Wood to talk about new iMacs, Twitter's layoffs and then relive some glory days gone by. clean 5650 This week, Simone and Christina are joined by Sabrina Wood to talk about new iMacs, Twitter's layoffs and then relive some glory days gone by.

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Guest Starring:

Sabrina Wood

Links and Show Notes

Rudoku - Cerebral Gardens
Home - Cerebral Gardens
Token for Rudoku
Loving What You Hate: How to Engage with Problematic Media - GirlGeekCon 2015 (Audio Only) - YouTube
Apple iMac 2015 review: Still the best all-in-one, now with less sticker shock
2015 iMac Reviews: 'Best All-in-One' Desktop, But Lacks USB-C and Fusion Drive Isn't Standard - Mac Rumors
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Confirms Layoffs With Tweet | WIRED
Twitter to Cut More Than 300 Jobs - The New York Times
Twitter laying off 8 percent of employees | The Verge
Twitter Plans Company-Wide Layoffs Next Week | Re/code
Daily Report: Putting Twitter's Layoffs in Perspective - The New York Times
Tyra Banks yells at girl - YouTube
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39: Dredging up the Gems Simone, Christina and Bri dive into this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Book and HoloLens before talking about Twitter Moments ... and McDonald's all-day breakfast menu. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/39 http://relay.fm/rocket/39 Dredging up the Gems 39 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone, Christina and Bri dive into this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Book and HoloLens before talking about Twitter Moments ... and McDonald's all-day breakfast menu. Simone, Christina and Bri dive into this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Book and HoloLens before talking about Twitter Moments ... and McDonald's all-day breakfast menu. clean 4481 Simone, Christina and Bri dive into this week's Microsoft event, including the Surface Book and HoloLens before talking about Twitter Moments ... and McDonald's all-day breakfast menu.

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Links and Show Notes

The Microsoft Surface event in under 90 seconds
A guy in a sideways fedora was the breakout star of the Microsoft event
Microsoft shows off its new confidence with the Surface Book
Hands on with the Surface Book, Microsoft's 'ultimate laptop'
Inside the creation of the Microsoft Surface Book
Microsoft's HoloLens for developers will cost $3,000
The HoloLens looks equally awesome and ridiculous
Hands on with Twitter Moments
How Twitter's new Moments feature will tackle the sports world
We went to McDonalds to see what their big announcement was
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38: Red Carpet Ready After a very ... special ... reading, the Rocket trio dive into Peeple, OS X El Capitan, Metal on the Mac, note taking applications, and Bri's time at the Oculus Connect 2 event and reflections on the future of the gaming industry. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/38 http://relay.fm/rocket/38 Red Carpet Ready 38 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After a very ... special ... reading, the Rocket trio dive into Peeple, OS X El Capitan, Metal on the Mac, note taking applications, and Bri's time at the Oculus Connect 2 event and reflections on the future of the gaming industry. After a very ... special ... reading, the Rocket trio dive into Peeple, OS X El Capitan, Metal on the Mac, note taking applications, and Bri's time at the Oculus Connect 2 event and reflections on the future of the gaming industry. clean 4473 After a very ... special ... reading, the Rocket trio dive into Peeple, OS X El Capitan, Metal on the Mac, note taking applications, and Bri's time at the Oculus Connect 2 event and reflections on the future of the gaming industry.

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Links and Show Notes

Peeple is the ‘Yelp for people’ app your mother warned you about | The Verge
OS X El Capitan - Apple
Metal for Developers - Apple Developer
The state of the FFXIV Mac version, and our plans for the future | FINAL FANTASY XIV, The Lodestone
Hypercritical: OS X Reviewed
Apple OS X El Capitan review: A more refined Mac experience
Evernote, The First Dead Unicorn
A Note from Chris O'Neill - Evernote Blog
Quip
Oculus Connect 2: all the news from VR's biggest conference | The Verge
Oculus Connect 2 | Oculus Developer Conference | Hollywood, CA, September 23 - 25, 2015 - Oculus VR
'Bullet Train' brings first-person shooting to Oculus Touch
Social Good Summit 2015
Grace Hopper
GeekWire Summit 2015 - GeekWire
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37: Special Kind of Octopus This week, Christina and Simone are joined by Serenity Caldwell to talk about the iPhone 6S, share stories of murdered iPhones, and discuss the Pebble Time Round before getting excited for season 2 of Serial. Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/37 http://relay.fm/rocket/37 Special Kind of Octopus 37 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Christina and Simone are joined by Serenity Caldwell to talk about the iPhone 6S, share stories of murdered iPhones, and discuss the Pebble Time Round before getting excited for season 2 of Serial. This week, Christina and Simone are joined by Serenity Caldwell to talk about the iPhone 6S, share stories of murdered iPhones, and discuss the Pebble Time Round before getting excited for season 2 of Serial. clean 4779 This week, Christina and Simone are joined by Serenity Caldwell to talk about the iPhone 6S, share stories of murdered iPhones, and discuss the Pebble Time Round before getting excited for season 2 of Serial.

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Guest Starring:

Serenity Caldwell

Links and Show Notes

Our Apple Music: The Ultimate Guide ebook is available now! | iMore
Incomparable Radio Theater - a podcast from The Incomparable
Hayley Kiyoko - Girls Like Girls - YouTube
Mossberg: The iPhone 6S keeps Apple on top in the smartphone race | The Verge
Daring Fireball: The iPhones 6S
3D Touch on the iPhone 6S is a game changer
Just how pink is Apple's rose gold iPhone 6S?
iPhone 6S review: Is this upgrade for you?
Casetify - Custom iPhone Cases
Pebble – A New Face for Pebble
Pebble introduces its first round smartwatch | The Verge
Pebble Announces New 'Pebble Time Round' Smart Watch - Mac Rumors
How to wear your Apple Watch 24/7 - David Smith
The best third-party Apple Watch complications | iMore
‘Serial: This American Life’ Podcast Tackles Bowe Bergdahl Case With Mark Boal’s Page One | Deadline
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36: The Wheel Works Better This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone's ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more. Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/36 http://relay.fm/rocket/36 The Wheel Works Better 36 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone's ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more. This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone's ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more. clean 4480 This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone's ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple iOS 9 review: A need for speed, and Maps that actually work
All hail Apple's new iOS 9 font, San Francisco
Introducing Peace, my privacy-focused iOS 9 ad blocker – Marco.org
Why Are Web Pages So Slow? — Medium
Anil Dash on Twitter: "Okay, ad blocking advocates and users (I am one, sometimes!), we're going to have a new conversation. You ready?"
XOXO Festival
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35: The Gorilla Arm Problem This week, Christina, Simone and Bri talk about this week's Apple announcements. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/35 http://relay.fm/rocket/35 The Gorilla Arm Problem 35 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Christina, Simone and Bri talk about this week's Apple announcements. This week, Christina, Simone and Bri talk about this week's Apple announcements. clean 4118 This week, Christina, Simone and Bri talk about this week's Apple announcements.

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Links and Show Notes

Hands on with the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus: 3D Touch is for real
Apple's rose gold is the new pink
Who is the iPad Pro for? | The Verge
Apple is not following Jobs' script and that's OK
Here's why Apple made the stylus that Steve Jobs hated | The Verge
Apple TV shows promise, but big questions remain
New Apple TV Features Disney Infinity and Games From Harmonix
The Issue: Here's What Gaming Looks Like on the Apple TV
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34: Fine Piece of Machinery This week, Brianna, Christina, and a post-PAX Simone talk about iOS 9's new transit data, Google's new logo, and new reports about the NSA and Apple. Fri, 04 Sep 2015 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/34 http://relay.fm/rocket/34 Fine Piece of Machinery 34 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Brianna, Christina, and a post-PAX Simone talk about iOS 9's new transit data, Google's new logo, and new reports about the NSA and Apple. This week, Brianna, Christina, and a post-PAX Simone talk about iOS 9's new transit data, Google's new logo, and new reports about the NSA and Apple. clean 2735 This week, Brianna, Christina, and a post-PAX Simone talk about iOS 9's new transit data, Google's new logo, and new reports about the NSA and Apple.

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Links and Show Notes

24" imac guy is back at Starbucks. How does he carry that thing? | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Taking Starbucks as your office a little bit too far. 24" iMac? | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
With iOS 9, Apple Maps will deserve another look
What graphic designers think about the Google logo | The Verge
Google's New Logo Is Trying Really Hard to Look Friendly | WIRED
Apple Says It Has Never Worked With NSA To Create iPhone Backdoors, Is Unaware Of Alleged DROPOUTJEEP Snooping Program | TechCrunch
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
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33: Beyond Stoked This week, the Rocket crew discuss Twitter's handling of politicians' deleted tweets, Samsung's new crop of phones, and Windows 95's birthday. Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/33 http://relay.fm/rocket/33 Beyond Stoked 33 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, the Rocket crew discuss Twitter's handling of politicians' deleted tweets, Samsung's new crop of phones, and Windows 95's birthday. This week, the Rocket crew discuss Twitter's handling of politicians' deleted tweets, Samsung's new crop of phones, and Windows 95's birthday. clean 4379 This week, the Rocket crew discuss Twitter's handling of politicians' deleted tweets, Samsung's new crop of phones, and Windows 95's birthday.

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Links and Show Notes

Twitter shuts down 30 sites dedicated to saving politicians' deleted tweets | The Verge
Twitter's decision to ban archiving of politicians' deleted tweets is a mistake | The Verge
Samsung is tempting iPhone users with a 30-day trial of its new phones
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is a pretty face and that's pretty much it [REVIEW]
Samsung Galaxy Note 5: The big screen goes chic, but at a cost [REVIEW]
The hysteria over Windows 95 launch, 20 years ago
That time Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry made a Windows 95 video
Apple's 'cngrats' image
Internet History Podcast | From Netscape To The iPad
PAX Dev - Seattle, WA Aug 26-27, 2015
A moment that changed me – Gamergate | Brianna Wu | The Guardian
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32: Frankenkeyboards This week on Rocket: the Ashley Madison data dump, iPad Pro rumors, and the recent Windows 10 dustup. Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/32 http://relay.fm/rocket/32 Frankenkeyboards 32 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket: the Ashley Madison data dump, iPad Pro rumors, and the recent Windows 10 dustup. This week on Rocket: the Ashley Madison data dump, iPad Pro rumors, and the recent Windows 10 dustup. clean 4380 This week on Rocket: the Ashley Madison data dump, iPad Pro rumors, and the recent Windows 10 dustup.

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Links and Show Notes

SXSW PanelPicker - Think Like a Troll, Act like a Brand
SXSW PanelPicker - Can VR Deliver More Emotion than Movies and Games?
SXSW PanelPicker - Is It Possible for a Safer, Saner & Civil Internet
SXSW PanelPicker - The Power of Perception: Media and Women in Tech
What we know now about the AshleyMadison hack, by the numbers
The mind-bending messiness of the Ashley Madison data dump | The Verge
iPhone 6S Aluminum Bend Test - YouTube
The iPhone 6S may be immune to another 'bendgate'
2,732×2,048 'iPad Pro' With Model Identifier 'iPad6,8' Shows Up in Analytics - Mac Rumors
iPad Pro: Apple's Rumored 12-13 Inch Tablet
Report: iPad Pro will enter production by October
Report: Apple has worked on iPad stylus prototypes for years
Fears of Microsoft scanning your Windows 10 PC for pirated games are overblown | PCWorld
Microsoft Can Disable Pirated First-Party Games | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Microsoft Updates Keep Users From Playing Pirated Games
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31: Hire the Right Millennials After some very important Hand Grenade follow-up, Simone, Christina and Bri discuss Alphabet, Beats' place in technology and fashion, Christina's SXSW pitch, and Tinder's Twitter meltdown. Thu, 13 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/31 http://relay.fm/rocket/31 Hire the Right Millennials 31 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After some very important Hand Grenade follow-up, Simone, Christina and Bri discuss Alphabet, Beats' place in technology and fashion, Christina's SXSW pitch, and Tinder's Twitter meltdown. After some very important Hand Grenade follow-up, Simone, Christina and Bri discuss Alphabet, Beats' place in technology and fashion, Christina's SXSW pitch, and Tinder's Twitter meltdown. clean 4698 After some very important Hand Grenade follow-up, Simone, Christina and Bri discuss Alphabet, Beats' place in technology and fashion, Christina's SXSW pitch, and Tinder's Twitter meltdown.

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Links and Show Notes

Google Announces Plans for New Operating Structure – Investor Relations – Google
What Google has to gain by adopting the Alphabet
In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives: Steven Levy
Amazon.com: Dogfight: How Apple and Google Went to War and Started a Revolution eBook: Fred Vogelstein: Books
Google hid an awesome Easter egg in its Alphabet announcement
Face The Music: Beats By Dre Headphones Are 'Extraordinarily Bad'
Are Beats by Dr. Dre headphones worth the money?
Tech Plays Dress Up - iPhone 6 Cases, iPad Air Case & more | Kate Spade New York
cedar street iphone 6 folio - kate spade new york
cedar street iphone 6 wristlet - kate spade new york
SXSW PanelPicker — Think Like a Troll, Act like a Brand
Here's Tinder's full, epic Twitter meltdown - Vox
A year of Relay FM
The Issue Episode 4: What Do We Know About The Nintendo NX? - YouTube
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30: A Beautiful Disaster This week, the Rocket crew talk about Christina's One Direction experience, how Android can move forward from recent security vulnerabilities and ongoing carrier woes, Reddit's banning of a group of offensive subreddits and this week's Time's article about VR. Sat, 08 Aug 2015 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/30 http://relay.fm/rocket/30 A Beautiful Disaster 30 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, the Rocket crew talk about Christina's One Direction experience, how Android can move forward from recent security vulnerabilities and ongoing carrier woes, Reddit's banning of a group of offensive subreddits and Time's article about VR. This week, the Rocket crew talk about Christina's One Direction experience, how Android can move forward from recent security vulnerabilities and ongoing carrier woes, Reddit's banning of a group of offensive subreddits and Time's article about VR. clean 4046 This week, the Rocket crew talk about Christina's One Direction experience, how Android can move forward from recent security vulnerabilities and ongoing carrier woes, Reddit's banning of a group of offensive subreddits and this week's Time's article about VR.

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Links and Show Notes

We experienced some technical difficulties with this week's recording; please forgive any issues you may find with this episode's sound quality.

iTunes - Podcasts - Rocket by Relay FM
iTunes - Music - Compton by Dr. Dre
950 million Android phones can be hijacked by malicious text messages | Ars Technica
Waiting for Android’s inevitable security Armageddon | Ars Technica
List of Google Play edition devices - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mac OS X Snow Leopard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The state of Android updates: Who’s fast, who’s slow, and why | Ars Technica
Reddit Bans /r/****town For All the Wrong Reasons

Warning: Offensive language within.

Reddit-clone Voat booted by its German webhost
It's 2015. Stop with the nerd shaming already.
10 times magazine covers made tech luminaries look terrible
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29: Security Through Obesity This week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss car DJ etiquette, Windows 10, and Planned Parenthood's website being hacked before wrapping up with a conversation about Bond. James Bond. Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/29 http://relay.fm/rocket/29 Security Through Obesity 29 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss car DJ etiquette, Windows 10, and Planned Parenthood's website being hacked before wrapping up with a conversation about Bond. James Bond. This week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss car DJ etiquette, Windows 10, and Planned Parenthood's website being hacked before wrapping up with a conversation about Bond. James Bond. clean 4211 This week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss car DJ etiquette, Windows 10, and Planned Parenthood's website being hacked before wrapping up with a conversation about Bond. James Bond.

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Links and Show Notes

Darth's artwork

darth!™ on Twitter: "@Spacekatgal @_RocketFM @doomquasar ok brianna http://t.co/fENWm2oy8f"
Windows 10: The Review
Inside the creation of Microsoft Edge, the Internet Explorer killer
How to Do a Clean Install of OS X Yosemite
Planned Parenthood reports second website hack in a week | Reuters
A better way to store password hashes?
Concluding: A better way to store password hashes?
NEW SPECTRE TRAILER - YouTube
Skyfall (2012) - IMDb
Quantum of Solace (2008) - IMDb
Casino Royale (2006) - IMDb
Thunderball (novel) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Magic Mike XXL (2015) - IMDb
Trainwreck (2015) - IMDb
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28: We Vote With Our Dollars Simone's dislike of scary movies, Christina's article on the recent AshelyMadison hack and the return of Google Glass before getting into the recent drama on Twitter and at Gawker. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/28 http://relay.fm/rocket/28 We Vote With Our Dollars 28 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Simone's dislike of scary movies, Christina's article on the recent AshelyMadison hack and the return of Google Glass before getting into the recent drama on Twitter and at Gawker. Simone's dislike of scary movies, Christina's article on the recent AshelyMadison hack and the return of Google Glass before getting into the recent drama on Twitter and at Gawker. clean 4167 Simone's dislike of scary movies, Christina's article on the recent AshelyMadison hack and the return of Google Glass before getting into the recent drama on Twitter and at Gawker.

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Links and Show Notes

Scream (1996) - IMDb
Alien (1979) - IMDb
It (TV Mini-Series 1990) - IMDb
The Earthquake That Will Devastate Seattle - The New Yorker
Scream (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb
AshleyMadison is so screwed. Here's why
ValuJet Airlines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
ValuJet Flight 592 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Google Glass ‘Enterprise Edition’ is foldable, more water resistant, rugged for the workplace | 9to5Google
Epson Moverio BT-200 Next Generation Smart Glasses - Epson America, Inc
Woman Robbed, Assaulted for Wearing Google Glass in a Bar
RIP Windows Media Center: Microsoft's HTPC software won't come to Windows 10 | PCWorld
MTV VMAs nominees: Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar are queen and king
Taylor Swift responds to Nicki Minaj's tweets about VMAs 'Anaconda' snub
Rocket #19: Destructa X - Relay FM
KATY PERRY on Twitter: "Finding it ironic to parade the pit women against other women argument about as one unmeasurably capitalizes on the take down of a woman..."
The new iPod touch is the best iPod ever, but who needs one?
The Issue: Why Miyamoto Won't Be President of Nintendo
'This is the year technology hit rock bottom' - CNN Money
iTunes - Movies - GTFO: The Movie
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27: That Was a Space Joke, By The Way This week, the Rocket trio talk about Pluto, Reddit and Taylor Swift in New Jersey. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/27 http://relay.fm/rocket/27 That Was a Space Joke, By The Way 27 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort clean 4318 This week, the Rocket trio talk about Pluto, Reddit and Taylor Swift in New Jersey.

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Links and Show Notes

Zombo.com

The only limit is yourself.

Alan Stern is excited!
What Is Pluto? | NASA
The Death of Reddit | Chuq Von Rospach • Writing & Commentary
Reddit Engineering Chief Bethanye Blount Quits | Re/code
New York Times Fires Top Editor Jill Abramson
6 Digital Challenges for The New York Times' New Editor
I am Steve Huffman, the new CEO of reddit. AMA. : IAmA
yishan comments on What's the best "long con" you ever pulled?
Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian's Rosy Outlook On The Future of Politics - Forbes
Suicide Squad - Comic-Con First Look [HD] - YouTube
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Comic-Con Trailer [HD] - YouTube
#BlogHer15: Experts Among Us | BlogHer
The Earthquake That Will Devastate Seattle - The New Yorker
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26: Cloudy Hellscape This week your Rocketeers tackle the drama over at Reddit, freak out about giant fighting robots, and consider the problem of special effects looking just too good. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/26 http://relay.fm/rocket/26 Cloudy Hellscape 26 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week your Rocketeers tackle the drama over at Reddit, freak out about giant fighting robots, and consider the problem of special effects looking just too good. This week your Rocketeers tackle the drama over at Reddit, freak out about giant fighting robots, and consider the problem of special effects looking just too good. clean 4601 This week your Rocketeers tackle the drama over at Reddit, freak out about giant fighting robots, and consider the problem of special effects looking just too good.

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Links and Show Notes

Large parts of Reddit shut as users revolt against firing of admin - Mashable
Reddit CEO Ellen Pao: 'We screwed up' - Mashable
Reddit is changing because it wants celebrities to visit more | The Verge
Neopets Community Melts Down - Kotaku
Challenge accepted: America's giant robot will battle Japan's giant robot - Mashable
The WETA Effect, or, Why Special Effects Peaked in the 90's. - StoryBrain - YouTube
The November Man (2014) - IMDb
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25: The Paradox of Choice This week, Bri, Christina and Simone compare notes on Apple Music before talking about Google's stance on revenge porn and the new *Steve Jobs* movie trailer. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/25 http://relay.fm/rocket/25 The Paradox of Choice 25 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, Bri, Christina and Simone compare notes on Apple Music before talking about Google's stance on revenge porn and the new Steve Jobs movie trailer. This week, Bri, Christina and Simone compare notes on Apple Music before talking about Google's stance on revenge porn and the new Steve Jobs movie trailer. clean 4134 This week, Bri, Christina and Simone compare notes on Apple Music before talking about Google's stance on revenge porn and the new Steve Jobs movie trailer.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple - Music
Songza - Listen to Music Curated by Music Experts
8tracks internet radio | Free music playlists | Best app for music
MOG - Instant access to millions of songs
Apple Music first look: It's all about curation, curation, curation
If Beats 1 is live global radio, why is it broadcasting replays already? | The Verge
Apple - Music - Radio
iTunes Ping - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Google Public Policy Blog: “Revenge porn” and Search
Steve Jobs - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube
Michael Fassbender - IMDb
Macworld NY 1999 - Noah Wyle imitating Steve Jobs - YouTube
Sports Night (TV Series 1998–2000) - IMDb
The Social Network (2010) - IMDb
Apple Music review: Loud, fast and out of control
'Electrosexual Station', on Apple Music
The El Prisdente Show — The Army of Drunks — Overcast

The creator of Invader Zim discusses Robot or Not.

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24: Peak Christina Bri, Christina and Simone discuss Apple removing Apps containing the confederate flag from the App Store, Talyor Swift laying the smack down on Apple (obviously), and Christina's Seinfeld crusade. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/24 http://relay.fm/rocket/24 Peak Christina 24 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Bri, Christina and Simone discuss Apple removing Apps containing the confederate flag from the App Store, Talyor Swift laying the smack down on Apple (obviously), and Christina's Seinfeld crusade. Bri, Christina and Simone discuss Apple removing Apps containing the confederate flag from the App Store, Talyor Swift laying the smack down on Apple (obviously), and Christina's Seinfeld crusade. clean 4222 Bri, Christina and Simone discuss Apple removing Apps containing the confederate flag from the App Store, Talyor Swift laying the smack down on Apple (obviously), and Christina's Seinfeld crusade.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple and Google pull Confederate flag apps from app stores - Mashable
Apple App Store Bans Pulitzer-Winning Satirist for Satire | WIRED
Censorship by Apple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steve Jobs Reiterates: "Folks who want porn can buy an Android phone" | TechCrunch
Civil War Volumes 1-3 Box Set: Shelby Foote: Amazon.com: Books
The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville (Vintage Civil War Library): Shelby Foote: 9780394746234: Amazon.com: Books
Taylor Swift - To Apple, Love Taylor
Taylor Swift will allow '1989' on Apple Music
Apple Says It Will Pay Taylor Swift for Free Streams After All | Re/code
Taylor Swift vs Apple: nobody wins | The Verge
Taylor Swift responds to photographer accusing her of double standards after Apple win - Mashable
Hulu's 'Seinfeld' apartment is now perfect - Mashable
On Hulu's Seinfeld apartment and Jerry's Macs — 512 Pixels
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23: Guardian of the Velociraptors This week your terrific trio discuss Uber paying expenses for drivers, new Ghostbusters toys for girls, and Jurassic World. *Unfortunately due to Brianna’s travel commitments, she was unable to use her regular recording setup. Apologies for any irregularities in our audio this week*. Thu, 18 Jun 2015 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/23 http://relay.fm/rocket/23 Guardian of the Velociraptors 23 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week your terrific trio discuss Uber paying expenses for drivers, new Ghostbusters toys for girls, and Jurassic World. This week your terrific trio discuss Uber paying expenses for drivers, new Ghostbusters toys for girls, and Jurassic World. clean 3644 This week your terrific trio discuss Uber paying expenses for drivers, new Ghostbusters toys for girls, and Jurassic World.

Unfortunately due to Brianna’s travel commitments, she was unable to use her regular recording setup. Apologies for any irregularities in our audio this week.

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Links and Show Notes

Five ways to improve E3's (kinda awful) PC Gaming Show | Polygon
California says Uber drivers are full employees - Mashable
Washio | Dry Cleaning and Laundry Delivered
New Ghostbusters Merchandise Will Include Toys for Girls as Well as Boys - IGN
'Jurassic World' sets opening weekend record with $511.8 million in box office sales - Mashable
Everwood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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22: On Demand Lifestyle Following WWDC 2015, Simone joins Brianna and Christina (who are recording together in person), to talk about Apple Music, Metal, and Christina's interview of Tim Cook. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/22 http://relay.fm/rocket/22 On Demand Lifestyle 22 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Following WWDC 2015, Simone joins Brianna and Christina (who are recording together in person), to talk about Apple Music, Metal, and Christina's interview of Tim Cook. Following WWDC 2015, Simone joins Brianna and Christina (who are recording together in person), to talk about Apple Music, Metal, and Christina's interview of Tim Cook. clean 4953 Following WWDC 2015, Simone joins Brianna and Christina (who are recording together in person), to talk about Apple Music, Metal, and Christina's interview of Tim Cook.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple - iTunes - Music
Zane Lowe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Inbetweeners - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apple Music's rivals aren't impressed - Mashable
The entire music industry is just another feature of the iPhone | The Verge
Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' - Mashable
Scholarships - WWDC - Apple Developer
Think different - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apple Design Awards - Apple Developer
Rocket #20: The Hiking Simulator - Relay FM
Metal for Developers - Apple Developer
Metal for OS X is so huge, I no longer need a Mac Pro | iMore
Apple has lost the functional high ground – Marco.org
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21: Never Leave Us Again Christina return to talk to Simone and Bri about Google I/O, how Apple could strengthen Siri, and Tim Cook's privacy speech, before controversial opinions about Star Wars are shared. Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/21 http://relay.fm/rocket/21 Never Leave Us Again 21 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Christina return to talk to Simone and Bri about Google I/O, how Apple could strengthen Siri, and Tim Cook's privacy speech, before controversial opinions about Star Wars are shared. Christina return to talk to Simone and Bri about Google I/O, how Apple could strengthen Siri, and Tim Cook's privacy speech, before controversial opinions about Star Wars are shared. clean 5174 Christina return to talk to Simone and Bri about Google I/O, how Apple could strengthen Siri, and Tim Cook's privacy speech, before controversial opinions about Star Wars are shared.

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Links and Show Notes

Isometric #57: The Octopus Said "No Deal!" - Relay FM
Everything you need to know from Google I/O 2015 - Mashable
In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives: Steven Levy - Amazon
Apple’s ‘Proactive’ to take on Google Now with deep iOS 9 search, Augmented Reality Maps, Siri API | 9to5Mac
The fight for photo storage is a fight over trust | The Verge
Tim Cook blasts Silicon Valley companies for 'gobbling up' your personal data - Mashable
Clockwise #90: Cord Nevers - Relay FM
Nina Freeman - Freshman Year
The Secret History of Star Wars: Michael Kaminski
Layers - A new design conference
AltConf 2015
Inspirefest 2015
Splatoon | Wii U | Games | Nintendo
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20: The Hiking Simulator This week Brianna and Simone are joined by John Siracusa. They talk about the potential future of virtual reality in gaming and computing, strings of text that can crash iMessage, and have a spoiler-free discussion of 'Tomorrowland'. Thu, 28 May 2015 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/20 http://relay.fm/rocket/20 The Hiking Simulator 20 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Brianna and Simone are joined by John Siracusa. They talk about the potential future of virtual reality in gaming and computing, strings of text that can crash iMessage, and have a spoiler-free discussion of 'Tomorrowland'. This week Brianna and Simone are joined by John Siracusa. They talk about the potential future of virtual reality in gaming and computing, strings of text that can crash iMessage, and have a spoiler-free discussion of 'Tomorrowland'. clean 5197 This week Brianna and Simone are joined by John Siracusa. They talk about the potential future of virtual reality in gaming and computing, strings of text that can crash iMessage, and have a spoiler-free discussion of 'Tomorrowland'.

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Guest Starring:

John Siracusa

Links and Show Notes

Correction from John Siracusa: Dinosaur Planet became Star Fox Adventures, not Starfox 64

Myo Gesture Control Armband - Take Control of Presentations and more
Accidental Tech Podcast
Dave & Buster' s Restaurant Locations - D & B Restaurants
Star Wars: Battle Pod
Dinosaur Planet (game) - Arwingpedia, the Star Fox wiki
Star Fox Adventures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
We’re Seriously Underestimating the Virtual-Reality Market | Re/code
Reading books with HoloLens? Microsoft patent shows how it could work - GeekWire
Gaming With The Moms
Exclusive | Grounded: The making of The Last of Us - YouTube

SPOILER WARNING: This video has huge spoilers for The Last Of Us.

A tiny string of text can disable iPhone Messages | The Verge
Tomorrowland - US Teaser Trailer - YouTube
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19: Destructa X This week your terrific trio talk about Taylor Swift Twitter faves, Virtual Reality adult entertainment (*Slightly NSFW*), ATP's struggle with gender balance, and Taylor Swift's new music video. Thu, 21 May 2015 12:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/19 http://relay.fm/rocket/19 Destructa X 19 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week your terrific trio talk about Taylor Swift Twitter faves, Virtual Reality adult entertainment, ATP's struggle with gender balance, and Taylor Swift's new music video. This week your terrific trio talk about Taylor Swift Twitter faves, Virtual Reality adult entertainment, ATP's struggle with gender balance, and Taylor Swift's new music video. clean 4194 This week your terrific trio talk about Taylor Swift Twitter faves, Virtual Reality adult entertainment (Slightly NSFW), ATP's struggle with gender balance, and Taylor Swift's new music video.

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Links and Show Notes

Christina's Taylor Swift Tweet
Gamergate Death Threat Is a Slam Dunk for Prosecutors. Will They Act? | The Mary Sue

Brianna's Article

Brianna's Tweet about her Article

Please retweet this.

New Sex Toys Sync Up to Virtual Reality Porn | WIRED
Clockwise #88: A Hot Mess - Relay FM
Sex toy startup will make virtual reality porn much more, um, immersive | VentureBeat
Accidental Tech Podcast: 116: Women Aren't a Minority
Accidental Tech Podcast: 117: You Don't Have the Antibodies
5by5 | Hypercritical
5by5 | Build and Analyze
Taylor Swift - Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar - YouTube
Joseph Kahn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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18: #CHRISTINABUS Once your hosts finish an epic bus and alcohol intro, they get in to discussing app design for the Apple Watch, Bri's Watch swap and the Jem and Holograms trailer. Thu, 14 May 2015 14:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/18 http://relay.fm/rocket/18 #CHRISTINABUS 18 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Once your hosts finish an epic bus and alcohol intro, they get in to discussing app design for the Apple Watch, Bri's Watch swap and the Jem and Holograms trailer. Once your hosts finish an epic bus and alcohol intro, they get in to discussing app design for the Apple Watch, Bri's Watch swap and the Jem and Holograms trailer. clean 4936 Once your hosts finish an epic bus and alcohol intro, they get in to discussing app design for the Apple Watch, Bri's Watch swap and the Jem and Holograms trailer.

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Links and Show Notes

Digital Beltway
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Redesigning Overcast’s Apple Watch app – Marco.org
Overcast
Cosmodrome
Jem and the Holograms (2015) Trailer 1 (HD) Universal Pictures - YouTube
Josie and the Pussycats (2001) - IMDb
Jem and the Holograms - IDW Publishing
A Feminist Deck by Kiva Smith-Pearson — Kickstarter
Social Media Shaming - YouTube
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17: I Can Run for President! This week Christina get's to (finally) talk about getting her own Apple Watch, before your hosts discuss Carly Fiorina's Presidential run, the struggle for women running tech companies, and using Periscope to watch boxing. Rounding off the show is a debate about Avengers: Age of Ultron. Thu, 07 May 2015 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/17 http://relay.fm/rocket/17 I Can Run for President! 17 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week Christina get's to (finally) talk about getting her own Apple Watch, before your hosts discuss Carly Fiorina's Presidential run, the struggle for women running tech companies, using Periscope to watch boxing, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. This week Christina get's to (finally) talk about getting her own Apple Watch, before your hosts discuss Carly Fiorina's Presidential run, the struggle for women running tech companies, using Periscope to watch boxing, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. clean 5253 This week Christina get's to (finally) talk about getting her own Apple Watch, before your hosts discuss Carly Fiorina's Presidential run, the struggle for women running tech companies, and using Periscope to watch boxing. Rounding off the show is a debate about Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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Links and Show Notes

Christina's Troll-Unboxing
Christina the 38mm stainless steel Apple Watch - Mashable
Carly Fiorina says she has a thick skin, complains of sexist questions - Mashable
Carly Fiorina didn't register this domain, so it's being used to remind you of her HP layoffs - Mashable
iPod+HP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Carly Fiorina Leadership File - Bloomberg View
I watched the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight on Periscope and saw the future - Christina
Become an Isometric Fanda! | Teespring
A Feminist Deck by Kiva Smith-Pearson — Kickstarter
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16: Burnt Out from Microsoft After Christina is freed from the clutches of the Microsoft Build Keynote, she joins Brianna and Simone to talk about the announcements from the event and Bri's thoughts on the Apple Watch, before the Jared Leto Joker photo sends them all down a pit of sadness thinking about failed Batman movies. Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/16 http://relay.fm/rocket/16 Burnt Out from Microsoft 16 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After Christina is freed from the Microsoft Build Keynote, she joins Brianna and Simone to talk about the announcements from the event and Bri's thoughts on the Apple Watch, before the Jared Leto Joker photo sends them down a pit of Batman Movie sadness. After Christina is freed from the Microsoft Build Keynote, she joins Brianna and Simone to talk about the announcements from the event and Bri's thoughts on the Apple Watch, before the Jared Leto Joker photo sends them down a pit of Batman Movie sadness. clean 5040 After Christina is freed from the clutches of the Microsoft Build Keynote, she joins Brianna and Simone to talk about the announcements from the event and Bri's thoughts on the Apple Watch, before the Jared Leto Joker photo sends them all down a pit of sadness thinking about failed Batman movies.

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Links and Show Notes

Dave & Buster's Restaurant Locations - D & B Restaurants
Apple Watch Fan Fiction Is Magnificent - Racked
Microsoft unveils Visual Studio Code for Windows, Mac and Linux - Mashable
Visual Studio - Microsoft Developer Tools
1×41: Second Lunch is my Favourite Lunch | Bad Voltage
Microsoft will allow developers to bring Android, iOS apps to Windows 10 devices - Mashable
Windows + Android? - Thurrott.com
Isometric - Relay FM
Tamagotchi Classic on the App Store on iTunes
3 ways to style your Apple Watch in under 60 seconds - Mashable
The bottleneck for Apple Watch delays seems to be the bands - Mashable
Jared Leto's Joker in 'Suicide Squad' looks more like a rock band frontman - Mashable
Jordan Catalano (Character)
My So-Called Life - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Overtired
Hunter × Hunter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mike It Work! - Nib Adjustment
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15: Have You Not Heard about My Frog Suit? After a dramatic reading from a very peculiar book, your trio of hosts go on to discuss Google's 'Project Fi' and the value of streaming video services. Sat, 25 Apr 2015 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/15 http://relay.fm/rocket/15 Have You Not Heard about My Frog Suit? 15 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After a dramatic reading from a very peculiar book, your trio of hosts go on to discuss Google's 'Project Fi' and the value of streaming video services. After a dramatic reading from a very peculiar book, your trio of hosts go on to discuss Google's 'Project Fi' and the value of streaming video services. clean 4351 After a dramatic reading from a very peculiar book, your trio of hosts go on to discuss Google's 'Project Fi' and the value of streaming video services.

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Links and Show Notes

Google's 'Project Fi' wireless service is officially here - Mashable
How does Google Fi's coverage compare to AT&T and Verizon? | The Verge
George R.R. Martin - Hatespeech
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14: The Eloquence This week your terrific trio discuss the Apple Watch as a gaming platform, how the Surface 3 compares to the MacBook and Simone introduces Christina and Brianna to Volleyball Manga. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/14 http://relay.fm/rocket/14 The Eloquence 14 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week your terrific trio discuss the Apple Watch as a gaming platform, how the Surface 3 compares to the MacBook and Simone introduces Christina and Brianna to Volleyball Manga. This week your terrific trio discuss the Apple Watch as a gaming platform, how the Surface 3 compares to the MacBook and Simone introduces Christina and Brianna to Volleyball Manga. clean 5534 This week your terrific trio discuss the Apple Watch as a gaming platform, how the Surface 3 compares to the MacBook and Simone introduces Christina and Brianna to Volleyball Manga.

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Links and Show Notes

Anna Kendrick goes K-Pop with F(x) - YouTube
Bandai Namco Could Make A Sailor Moon Game - GameSpot
Game Loop: Will there ever be a market for deeper games on iOS? | Mac|Life
Microsoft Surface 3 review | The Verge
Why Microsoft's Surface RT Failed - Mashable
Haikyū!! - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Crunchyroll
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13: Is Gold Best? This week on Rocket your hosts are back to discuss Apple Watch reviews (and the order process), Christina's review of the new MacBook and how Orange is the New Black portrays female sexuality. Sat, 11 Apr 2015 20:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/13 http://relay.fm/rocket/13 Is Gold Best? 13 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week on Rocket your hosts are back to discuss Apple Watch reviews (and the order process), Christina's review of the new MacBook and how Orange is the New Black portrays female sexuality. This week on Rocket your hosts are back to discuss Apple Watch reviews (and the order process), Christina's review of the new MacBook and how Orange is the New Black portrays female sexuality. clean 5770 This week on Rocket your hosts are back to discuss Apple Watch reviews (and the order process), Christina's review of the new MacBook and how Orange is the New Black portrays female sexuality.

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Links and Show Notes

Bri finds Old Yeller Dog Food
FOMO makes it hard to resist ordering the Apple Watch right away - Mashable
Apple Watch: the definitive review - The Verge
Apple Watch review: The best smartwatch on the market - Mashable
Apple Watch Review: Bliss, but Only After a Steep Learning Curve - NYTimes.com
Apple Watch Review: You’ll Want One, but You Don’t Need One - Bloomberg Business
MacBook review: Apple's new laptop is the future - Mashable
Daring Fireball: The Apple Watch
Orange Is The New Black - Season 3 - Official Trailer [HD] - YouTube
Orange Is the New Black (TV Series 2013– ) - IMDb
Orphan Black (TV Series 2013– ) - IMDb
Holiday's armour progress
Capcom is bringing a very cute Monster Hunter RPG to Nintendo 3DS | Polygon
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12: CYAT This week, after a story of a super-creepy PR campaign, your intrepid trio discuss OnLive shutting down, Facebook's 'On this Day' feature and Fast and Furious 7. Sun, 05 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/12 http://relay.fm/rocket/12 CYAT 12 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, after a story of a super-creepy PR campaign, your intrepid trio discuss OnLive shutting down, Facebook's 'On this Day' feature and Fast and Furious 7. This week, after a story of a super-creepy PR campaign, your intrepid trio discuss OnLive shutting down, Facebook's 'On this Day' feature and Fast and Furious 7. clean 4858 This week, after a story of a super-creepy PR campaign, your intrepid trio discuss OnLive shutting down, Facebook's 'On this Day' feature and Fast and Furious 7.

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Links and Show Notes

Bob's Burgers (Live)
The Levelator® from The Conversations Network
OnLive shuts down streaming games service, sells patents to Sony | Ars Technica
OnLive Service 'Not Shutting Down' — But Entire Staff Laid Off - Mashable
After years of testing, Facebook releases On This Day personal history reminders - Mashable
ThinkUp - Daily insights about you and your friends
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11: PDF Slumber Party This time on Rocket, your hosts debate the merits of the new Linux Code of Conduct, despair at Ted Cruz's domain name problems, get pumped up over the new Mission Impossible trailer, and discuss the good and bad parts of dog ownership. Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/11 http://relay.fm/rocket/11 PDF Slumber Party 11 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This time on Rocket, your hosts debate the merits of the new Linux Code of Conduct, despair at Ted Cruz's domain name problems, get pumped up over the new Mission Impossible trailer, and discuss the good and bad parts of dog ownership. This time on Rocket, your hosts debate the merits of the new Linux Code of Conduct, despair at Ted Cruz's domain name problems, get pumped up over the new Mission Impossible trailer, and discuss the good and bad parts of dog ownership. clean 4921 This time on Rocket, your hosts debate the merits of the new Linux Code of Conduct, despair at Ted Cruz's domain name problems, get pumped up over the new Mission Impossible trailer, and discuss the good and bad parts of dog ownership.

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Links and Show Notes

Linux kernel patch releases "code of conduct" - Yahoo
Campaign 404: TedCruz.com is not ready for 2016
Taylor Swift one-ups haters by buying .porn and .adult domains - Mashable
Should Brands Book a .Sucks or .Porn Domain? | Adweek
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Trailer - YouTube
5 Actors Who Do the Exact Same Thing in Every Movie | Cracked.com
How Tom Cruise Did That Insane Plane Stunt For Mission: Impossible - CINEMABLEND
'X-Files' will return to Fox this summer after 13-year hiatus - Mashable
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10: Professional Alcohol Chaperone After discussing the trials and tribulations of fake ID's, this week's episode focuses on the Ellen Pao trial, Mattel's new creepy Barbie doll and the controversial Batgirl cover. Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/10 http://relay.fm/rocket/10 Professional Alcohol Chaperone 10 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After discussing the trials and tribulations of fake ID's, this week's episode focuses on the Ellen Pao trial, Mattel's new creepy Barbie doll and the controversial Batgirl cover. After discussing the trials and tribulations of fake ID's, this week's episode focuses on the Ellen Pao trial, Mattel's new creepy Barbie doll and the controversial Batgirl cover. clean 4491 After discussing the trials and tribulations of fake ID's, this week's episode focuses on the Ellen Pao trial, Mattel's new creepy Barbie doll and the controversial Batgirl cover.

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Links and Show Notes

Camp Nowhere (1994) - IMDb
Stories from the Ellen Pao trial - Mashable
Eavesdropping Barbie is 'downright creepy,' privacy advocates say - Mashable
Funzo - Simpsons Wiki
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle dies in latest comic book issue | EW.com
This comic book cover is ripping DC Comics apart - Vox
Girls Make Games
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9: Channing Tatum Saves Feminism After Bri and Simone question if Christina is a robot, your terrific trio discuss HBO Now and it's potential effect on the TV industry, whether the MacBook's new design makes for a usable laptop and they consider the uses and aesthetics of the Apple Watch. Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/9 http://relay.fm/rocket/9 Channing Tatum Saves Feminism 9 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After Bri and Simone question if Christina is a robot, your terrific trio discuss HBO Now and it's potential effect on the TV industry, whether the MacBook's new design makes for a usable laptop and they consider the uses and aesthetics of the Apple Watch After Bri and Simone question if Christina is a robot, your terrific trio discuss HBO Now and it's potential effect on the TV industry, whether the MacBook's new design makes for a usable laptop and they consider the uses and aesthetics of the Apple Watch clean 5212 After Bri and Simone question if Christina is a robot, your terrific trio discuss HBO Now and it's potential effect on the TV industry, whether the MacBook's new design makes for a usable laptop and they consider the uses and aesthetics of the Apple Watch.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple is HBO Now's exclusive partner, lowers price of Apple TV - Mashable
Apple 'reinvents the notebook' with the new MacBook - Mashable
Why Apple redesigned the MacBook - Mashable
The Apple Watch Edition will start at $10,000 - Mashable
The Apple Watch's Insanely Great Economics | WIRED
Sharing Your Heartbeat Over Apple Watch Is the New Sexting - Mashable
Channing Tatum Ghostbusters: He'll Star In New Franchise
Sony ALSO Making All-DUDE Ghostbusters Movie Because WHO WILL THINK OF THE MEN?! | The Mary Sue
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8: Holy Cats! This week your terrific trio discuss the latest rulings on Net Neutrality, take a look at the products coming out of MWC and Christina tries to convince everyone why The Bachelor is the greatest TV Show on earth. Oh yeah, they also discuss 'The Dress'... Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/8 http://relay.fm/rocket/8 Holy Cats! 8 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week your terrific trio discuss the latest rulings on Net Neutrality, take a look at the products coming out of MWC and Christina tries to convince everyone why The Bachelor is the greatest TV Show on earth. Oh yeah, they also discuss 'The Dress'... This week your terrific trio discuss the latest rulings on Net Neutrality, take a look at the products coming out of MWC and Christina tries to convince everyone why The Bachelor is the greatest TV Show on earth. Oh yeah, they also discuss 'The Dress'... clean 3988 This week your terrific trio discuss the latest rulings on Net Neutrality, take a look at the products coming out of MWC and Christina tries to convince everyone why The Bachelor is the greatest TV Show on earth. Oh yeah, they also discuss 'The Dress'...

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Links and Show Notes

The Bachelor (U.S. TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Net neutrality wins: FCC votes to protect an open Internet - Mashable
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is here and has a hot brother, the Galaxy S6 Edge - Mashable
HTC partners up with Valve to unveil ambitious virtual reality headset - Mashable
Unreal Engine 4 is Free for Everyone - IGN
What color is this dress: Gold and white or blue and black? - Mashable
The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of This Dress | WIRED
How the Internet handled the Great Llama Escape of 2015 - Mashable
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7: Serial Kickstarter Backer This week, your terrific trio freak out after Bri drops some huge Jem news, that sends everyone down a huge diversion. Once balance is restored they discuss Lenovo's Superfish debacle, consider the Pebble Time as a serious smartwatch competitor and look at how the internet is changing journalism. Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/7 http://relay.fm/rocket/7 Serial Kickstarter Backer 7 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort This week, your terrific trio freak out after Bri drops some huge Jem news. Once balance is restored they discuss Lenovo's Superfish debacle, consider the Pebble Time as a serious smartwatch competitor and look at how the internet is changing journalism. This week, your terrific trio freak out after Bri drops some huge Jem news. Once balance is restored they discuss Lenovo's Superfish debacle, consider the Pebble Time as a serious smartwatch competitor and look at how the internet is changing journalism. clean 5563 This week, your terrific trio freak out after Bri drops some huge Jem news, that sends everyone down a huge diversion. Once balance is restored they discuss Lenovo's Superfish debacle, consider the Pebble Time as a serious smartwatch competitor and look at how the internet is changing journalism.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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  • Foremost: A small-batch, American-made clothing line for men and women. Use code ROCKET for 20% off.

Links and Show Notes

Jem Creative Team: 'Kimber and Stormer Are Gay' | Advocate.com
Taylor Swift & Karlie Kloss Cover 'Vogue' Together
InfoSec Taylor Swift (@SwiftOnSecurity) | Twitter
Lenovo hit with lawsuit over Superfish adware fiasco - Mashable
Lenovo CTO admits Superfish put users at risk, talks damage control - Mashable
This Week in Tech 498 | TWiT.TV
Apple Watch Makes U.S. Magazine Cover Debut In Latest Issue of 'Self' - Mac Rumors
Women With Google Glass
Karaoke Revolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wheel of Musical Impressions with Christina Aguilera - YouTube
Pebble returns to Kickstarter for its new smartwatch, the Pebble Time - Mashable
Pebble Time's record-breaking Kickstarter is great news for the Apple Watch - Mashable
Pebble Time - Awesome Smartwatch, No Compromises by Pebble Technology — Kickstarter
The Articulate Clutch: Functionality, Affordability & Style by Articulate — Kickstarter
The Real Problem With Journalism In 2015 — Medium
The fall of THQ | Polygon
To all the young journalists asking for advice.... -- Fusion
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6: Next Gen Trash TV After planning an elaborate 3DS heist, your terrific trio listen to Christina's incredible impressions, take turns pronouncing 'Aluminium' (because of the Jony Ive profile), discuss Sony's recent course change and review Better Caul Saul. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/6 http://relay.fm/rocket/6 Next Gen Trash TV 6 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort After planning an elaborate 3DS heist, your terrific trio listen to Christina's incredible impressions, take turns pronouncing 'Aluminium' (because of the Jony Ive profile), discuss Sony's recent course change and review Better Caul Saul. After planning an elaborate 3DS heist, your terrific trio listen to Christina's incredible impressions, take turns pronouncing 'Aluminium' (because of the Jony Ive profile), discuss Sony's recent course change and review Better Caul Saul. clean 5094 After planning an elaborate 3DS heist, your terrific trio listen to Christina's incredible impressions, take turns pronouncing 'Aluminium' (because of the Jony Ive profile), discuss Sony's recent course change and review Better Caul Saul.

Links and Show Notes

5by5 | Isometric
Math Blaster is back -- and it's on Facebook | GamesBeat | Games | by Mike Minotti
Zoombinis by TERC — Kickstarter
Purple Moon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Purple Moon Wiki
Sony is no longer an electronics company | The Verge
Six takeaways from that epic Jony Ive profile - Mashable
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5: Gravely in the Wrong Your favourite Left Shark aficionados are back to talk about how the daily show revolutionised the web and the way we consume TV, what the FCC are up to with Net Neutrality and Sony breaks Bri's heart. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/5 http://relay.fm/rocket/5 Gravely in the Wrong 5 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Your favourite Left Shark aficionados are back to talk about how the daily show revolutionised the web and the way we consume TV, what the FCC are up to with Net Neutrality and Sony breaks Bri's heart. Your favourite Left Shark aficionados are back to talk about how the daily show revolutionised the web and the way we consume TV, what the FCC are up to with Net Neutrality and Sony breaks Bri's heart. clean 4747 Your favourite Left Shark aficionados are back to talk about how the daily show revolutionised the web and the way we consume TV, what the FCC are up to with Net Neutrality and Sony breaks Bri's heart.

Links and Show Notes

So That Was Law & Order's GamerGate Episode - Kotaku
Support Pixelkin creating Positive stories & videos about video gaming for families
PAX East - Boston, MA March 6-8, 2015
How 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' conquered the social web - Mashable
TV explodes — BuzzMachine
Jimmy Fallon Blew a Chance to Date Nicole Kidman - YouTube
Colbert Roasts Bush - 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner - YouTube
Netflix pulls 'House of Cards' Season 3 after posting it 2 weeks early - Mashable
Chelsea Handler Signs Deal to Host Talk Show on Netflix 
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler: This Is How We Will Ensure Net Neutrality | WIRED
Net neutrality wins: the FCC will propose strong Title II regulation | The Verge
David North's Incredible Artwork
Spider-Man swings back to the Marvel movie universe, hallelujah
Dazzler
Revolution 60 on the App Store on iTunes
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4: I Cannot Be Left Shark A fight breaks out on Rocket this week, as your intredpid hosts try to decide which one of them is the 'Left Shark' After this is resolved, Christina fills us in on what happened at TUAW, Brianna ponders the future of driverless Taxis and Simone gives her Superbowl half-time show recap. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/4 http://relay.fm/rocket/4 I Cannot Be Left Shark 4 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort A fight breaks out on Rocket this week, as your intredpid hosts try to decide which one of them is the 'Left Shark' After this, Christina fills us in on what happened at TUAW, Brianna ponders driverless Taxis and Simone gives her superbowl recap. A fight breaks out on Rocket this week, as your intredpid hosts try to decide which one of them is the 'Left Shark' After this, Christina fills us in on what happened at TUAW, Brianna ponders driverless Taxis and Simone gives her superbowl recap. clean 5098 A fight breaks out on Rocket this week, as your intredpid hosts try to decide which one of them is the 'Left Shark' After this is resolved, Christina fills us in on what happened at TUAW, Brianna ponders the future of driverless Taxis and Simone gives her Superbowl half-time show recap.

Links and Show Notes

Simone as an Ostrich
Pixelkin Let's Play: Kahoot! - YouTube
Anybody who can't make money off iPads or TUAW should get out of the money-making business | iMore
No skin thick enough: The daily harassment of women in the game industry | Polygon
Katy Perry Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance! 2015 , FULL VIDEO 13 Min 2015 - YouTube
Katy Perry's Super Bowl LEFT SHARK | What's Trending Now - YouTube
Meet the artists making your ‘Left Shark’ portraits, cookie cutters and baby onesies - The Washington Post
Daring Fireball: Uber and CMU to Collaborate on Self-Driving Car Technology
Toyota Tercel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Apple's Photos app for OS X Yosemite: Hands on
Steam Greenlight :: Revolution 60 PC
The Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan 1994 Museum by Matt and Viviana — Kickstarter
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3: Representative Warren Has No Comment Rocket is firing on all thrusters this week! Simone tells us if Microsoft's bold new iOS apps make them relevant in mobile again. Brianna argues the Ghostbusting industry should hire more women. Christina analyzes Riot's new psychological tricks so DOTA players won't be such huge jerks. Fri, 30 Jan 2015 19:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/3 http://relay.fm/rocket/3 Representative Warren Has No Comment 3 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Rocket is firing on all thrusters this week! Simone tells us if Microsoft's bold new iOS apps make them relevant in mobile again. Brianna argues the Ghostbusting industry should hire more women. Christina analyzes Riot's new psychological tricks for DOTA. Rocket is firing on all thrusters this week! Simone tells us if Microsoft's bold new iOS apps make them relevant in mobile again. Brianna argues the Ghostbusting industry should hire more women. Christina analyzes Riot's new psychological tricks for DOTA. clean 4294 Rocket is firing on all thrusters this week! Simone tells us if Microsoft's bold new iOS apps make them relevant in mobile again. Brianna argues the Ghostbusting industry should hire more women. Christina analyzes Riot's new psychological tricks so DOTA players won't be such huge jerks.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

Links and Show Notes

Microsoft finally has an Outlook app that doesn't suck - Mashable
Quip
New All-Female 'Ghostbusters' Cast Chosen - The Hollywood Reporter
Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hot Fuzz (2007) - IMDb
The Sweetest Thing (2002) - IMDb
The all-female 'Ghostbusters' cast, remade as paper dolls - Mashable
All-Male Sex & The City Cast IS Possible - Jezebel
Greece's new finance minister used to be Valve's games economist - Boing Boing
Inside the Largest Virtual Psychology Lab in the World — Backchannel — Medium
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2: Truly Outrageous Your intrepid hosts are joined by Isometric's Georgia Dow to lay the smack down about what's going on at Microsoft, debate whether you should be able to really 'feel' your video games and finally prove why 'Jem and the Holograms' is a TV show that inspired a generation, for better or worse. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/2 http://relay.fm/rocket/2 Truly Outrageous 2 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Your intrepid hosts are joined by Isometric's Georgia Dow to lay the smack down about what's going on at Microsoft, debate whether you should be able to really 'feel' your video games and finally prove why 'Jem and the Holograms' is a TV show that inspire Your intrepid hosts are joined by Isometric's Georgia Dow to lay the smack down about what's going on at Microsoft, debate whether you should be able to really 'feel' your video games and finally prove why 'Jem and the Holograms' is a TV show that inspire clean 4725 Your intrepid hosts are joined by Isometric's Georgia Dow to lay the smack down about what's going on at Microsoft, debate whether you should be able to really 'feel' your video games and finally prove why 'Jem and the Holograms' is a TV show that inspired a generation, for better or worse.

Guest Starring:

Georgia Dow

Links and Show Notes

5by5 | Isometric
Jem (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
JemCon 2015 :: Freedom in Philadelphia :: Home
Microsoft Windows 10 event: Everything you need to know
Project Spartan is Microsoft's new web browser for Windows 10
Microsoft HoloLens won't be the next Google Glass, and that's a good thing
"Jem and the Holograms" Theme - YouTube
Skeptical of HoloLens? It's time to rewatch how Microsoft sold us on the Kinect | Polygon
The Interfaces of Star Wars: A New Hope on Vimeo
Ready Player One: Ernest Cline
These Are the Titles Are Leaving Netflix in February (And What's Being Added) - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com
Barbie and the Rockers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barbie And The Rockers/rockstars Theme - YouTube
Jem - Who is he kissing - YouTube
Jem and the Holograms (2015) - IMDb
Jem And The Holograms: Master Collection on SoundCloud
Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life - YouTube
Spice Girls London 2012 Performance - YouTube
Global Game Jam
PAX South - San Antonio, TX
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1: Pilot Countdown to Launch! In the pilot episode, Bri tells the heartwarming story of Christina writing an article that ruined her life, Simone explains why no one her age will buy a 3D printed car, and why Ant Man has the potential not to suck. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rocket/1 http://relay.fm/rocket/1 Pilot 1 Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort Countdown to Launch! In the pilot episode, Bri tells the heartwarming story of Christina writing an article that ruined her life, Simone explains why no one her age will buy a 3D printed car, and why Ant Man has the potential not to suck. Countdown to Launch! In the pilot episode, Bri tells the heartwarming story of Christina writing an article that ruined her life, Simone explains why no one her age will buy a 3D printed car, and why Ant Man has the potential not to suck. clean 4446 Countdown to Launch! In the pilot episode, Bri tells the heartwarming story of Christina writing an article that ruined her life, Simone explains why no one her age will buy a 3D printed car, and why Ant Man has the potential not to suck.

Links and Show Notes

Yankee Stadium Bans iPads - Mashable
World’s First 3D Printed Car Took Years to Design, But Only 44 Hours to Print - Mashable
Ant-Man Trailer
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