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The One With The Love of Chaos
9/22/2019
On this week's episode, security is top of mind. Also, we move on from Apple and take a look at the upcoming Pixel release.
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1. YouTube creators may lose verified badges as company makes...
Duration:00:25:35
The One Where Slofies Is Now A Thing [Apple Event 2019]
9/17/2019
On this week's episode, Amir goes solo and breaks down the latest Apple Event. Also, don't worry, next week we'll be back to the usual format - but we wanted to give you allllll the details on this year's latest Apple goodness.
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Duration:00:12:54
The One Where Jeff Higgins Rubs Off On Us
9/9/2019
On this week's episode, it's clear Jeff Higgins has had an impact on us. Also, we could have called this one "The One Where The Verge Owes Us A Commission".
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1. Snap Extends Gain as No. 1...
Duration:00:24:27
The One Where Jack Gets Hacked
9/2/2019
On this week's episode, Amir has some Presidential news. Also, it's Season 4!
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1. Nike's New Shoes Support Siri Shortcuts and Apple Watch, Letting You Adjust Fit With Your Voice [MacRumors by...
Duration:00:26:41
The One With Human Intervention
8/26/2019
On this week's episode, we try to figure out if Apple wants you to even use their credit card. Also, the value of humanity over robots is made clear.
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1. Apple Readies Camera-Focused Pro iPhones,...
Duration:00:22:33
The One That's Totally Dishonorable
8/12/2019
On this week's episode, there's just so much dishonorable in the news - we named the episode accordingly. Also, Sean Astin is trending.
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1. Rumor: iPad Pro with triple-lens camera, iPad with...
Duration:00:27:50
The One That's Super-charged
8/5/2019
On this week's episode, Barrows is back with apologies. Also, this episode is not an app "by Facebook". [thankfully].
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1. Apple Drops Barclays Card Rewards Ahead of Goldman Launch [Bloomberg by...
Duration:00:25:49
The One With (Explode Head Emoji)
7/22/2019
On this week's episode, Amir is back and Avengers are on top (take that Avatar. Also, the guys share the top emojis of 2019 courtesy of Adobe.
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1. Base 2019 13-Inch MacBook Pro is Up to 83%...
Duration:00:29:12
The One Without Amir
7/15/2019
On this week's episode, Chris has an apology and Amir isn't here. Also, Google is taking another shot at social networking.
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1. TikTok Stars Are Preparing to Take Over the Internet [The Atlantic...
Duration:00:22:21
The One Where Even We're Talking About Durant
7/1/2019
On this week's episode, NBA free agency talk sneaks into our opening. Also, it's the end of an era at Apple. [Apologizes for some "fuzzy" audio this week]
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1. Apple Music has surpassed 60 million...
Duration:00:23:12
The One That’s Better Than Twilight
6/24/2019
On this week's episode, Chris shares an example of how not to email customer service. Also, Huawei is back whether we like it or not.
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1. tvOS 13 beta 2 brings Picture-in-Picture video...
Duration:00:25:40
The One That Got Flipped-Turned Upside Down
6/18/2019
On this week’s episode, Burger King enters the “Upside-Down” with Nike. Also, we have a special new addition to the show.
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1. Apple just hinted that several MacBook...
Duration:00:27:06
The One With RoboCop Prime
6/10/2019
On this week’s episode, Zonozi influences Chris into buying a new iPad Pro. Also, watch your streets - RoboCop Prime is upon us.
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1. Impossible Food and Beyond Meats'...
Duration:00:38:34
The One With Penises in the Sky [Don't worry, it's safe to listen!]
6/2/2019
On this week's episode, we're ok if you don't share it on your LinkedIn page - the title while episode appropriate isn't Linkedin appropriate. Also, big congrats to our community manager, Katy Spencer Johnson. We're so proud of you!
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Duration:00:30:44
The One That Runs On Renewable Energy
5/27/2019
On this week's episode - IGTV [wait, that's still a thing] finally accepts landscape videos. Also, Slack gets to WORK.
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1. Apple Debuts New 8-Core MacBook Pro With...
Duration:00:25:45
The One Where The Queen Is Cheap
5/20/2019
On this week's episode - our hosts debate if working for the Queen pays enough. Also, Chris has a millennial moment.
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1. DJI Osmo Action hands-on: GoPro should be worried...
Duration:00:23:53
The One Sweet Water Resistance
5/13/2019
On this week's episode - Amir's got the beat(s). Also, about that coffee cup.
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1. Powerbeats Pro review: the best Beats [Verge story by Vlad Savov]
2. Instagram is...
Duration:00:23:28
The One With Acceptable Trash Talk
5/5/2019
On this week's episode - things get a little intimate. Also, our hosts discover how out of touch they are with video game trash talk
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1. Apple Watch Continues to Dominate...
Duration:00:28:11
The One Where We Unsubscribe For Winterfell
4/29/2019
On this week's episode - pop culture references are everywhere. Also, Samsung is back (and dishonorable).
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1. Kuo: Two new AirPods models in Q4 2019 – Q1 2020, one...
Duration:00:24:13
The One Samsung Folds Under Pressure
4/22/2019
On this week's episode - the war between Amazon and Google (appears to be) over. Also, Samsung's latest phone could be folding under the pressure according to reviews.
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