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#287: Misinformation!!
July 9th, 2020 · 58 minutes
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.
#286: BAN TOWN!
July 2nd, 2020 · 67 minutes
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.
#285: Farewell, Mac Apps
June 25th, 2020 · 62 minutes
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.
#284: Hey hey hey
June 18th, 2020 · 65 minutes
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.
#283: Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
June 11th, 2020 · 62 minutes
The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit.
#282: An Episode of Rocket
June 4th, 2020 · 53 minutes
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.
#281: We Hacked A Switch
May 28th, 2020 · 65 minutes
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!
#280: Cycle of Discourse
May 21st, 2020 · 56 minutes
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!??!
#279: New Guts
May 14th, 2020 · 61 minutes
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.
#278: 14 Cores
May 7th, 2020 · 48 minutes
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??