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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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.