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    #115: Rubber Chicken Scenario

    November 14th, 2016 · 87 minutes

    After spending the last week with the new MacBook Pro, Jason reviews the Touch Bar and breaks down the approach Apple took in creating an entirely new way to interact with a Mac. Meanwhile, Myke prepares to record podcasts from an empty house with dodgy Internet access.

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    Links and Show Notes

    FlashAir™ - TOSHIBA Memory
    MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors
    MacBook Pro Review: Touch Bar - Six Colors - YouTube
    The MacBook Pro's Touch Bar Is a Gimmick That's Not Worth the Money (Yet) - Gizmodo
    Touché - Touch bar for everyone