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380: Fast Segue
We're going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros.
379: Natural Gas!
Christina's NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony's new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. After that, it's Meta's campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We're sure it's fine. If you're reading this, text me.
378: Flying Tesla
A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it's time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!!
377: Here Comes The Sunshine Protection Act
The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What's that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine.
376: Mac Thicc
It's an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here's our reactions to Apple's March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display!
375: The Dropout
Hulu's THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu's adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout. And a little bit of Elden Ring for dessert.
374: It Was Not a Scam
On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site's lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we've got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs.
373: Belated Razzlekhan Reactions
It's the beginning of Scam Spring, and we're discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix.
372: Everyone's Bad Week
BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook's stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (...among other things).
371: Spotify Kerfuffle
Sony has stepped into the fray, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! As the game industry consolidates, which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan's misinformed statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle!
370: Not Garbage!
It's looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon!
369: Crypto.com Presents
A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million.
368: Wordle Wriddles
Brianna is back! We've got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike's thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?!
367: Verdicts
Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s).
366: Delicious Tumblr Drama
It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn't banned on this week's Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment.