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    #256: The Billion Dollar Show

    July 29th, 2019 · 85 minutes

    Humans listening to Siri audio, macOS Catalina's aggressive security features, and a possibly pricey 16-inch MacBook Pro--where did the Summer of Fun go? Relax: Upstream's got news about Hobbits and superheroes, and we've got a special summer #askupgrade!

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    Links and Show Notes

    Upgrade #242: Myke and the Modems - Relay FM
    Apple Buys Intel's Modem Business for $1 Billion: Here's Why | Tom's Guide
    Jennifer Salke Says Amazon Isn't in Volume Business (But Wants More 'Fleabag') | Hollywood Reporter
    'Lord of the Rings' Creative Team Set at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter
    Marvel Phase 4: all movies and Disney Plus shows announced at Comic-Con 2019 - Polygon
    Hawkeye (2012 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com
    NBC streaming service to debut in April 2020 following Apple TV+ launch in fall, will be new home for ‘The Office’ after Netflix - 9to5Mac
    Streaming War Rivals Want to Put the Spotlight on Others | Hollywood Reporter
    Apple employees listen to Siri audio samples - Six Colors
    Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian
    Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - Bloomberg
    Jason's Tweet about Catalina Security Issues
    16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac
    Digitimes: 16-inch MacBook Pro with narrow bezels coming in September - 9to5Mac
    Apple to replace all MacBook keyboards with reliable keys - 9to5Mac
    How a 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM MacBooks | Macworld
    Jeremy Burge on Instagram: "House guests"
    Pacific Pineapple - 2 Towns Ciderhouse
    Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM
    Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show