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Countdown to excitement! Every week Christina Warren, Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort had accelerated geek conversation. Tech, comics, movies, games and books, no galaxy is off limits! Hosted by Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort.

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#470
Dec 28, 2023 · 2 hr
470: Terminated
On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!
#469
Dec 21, 2023 · 46 min
469: Very Large Online Problems
A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S.
#468
Dec 14, 2023 · 58 min
468: This One Was Epic
We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time!
#467
Dec 7, 2023 · 58 min
467: Turn on Push Notifications
The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android - iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer!
#466
Nov 30, 2023 · 44 min
466: Husband Pollution
A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay!
#465
Nov 22, 2023 · 59 min
465: Succession Main Theme Dot Mp3
Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday.
#464
Nov 16, 2023 · 49 min
464: Always Listen to Christina
Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED.
#463
Nov 9, 2023 · 44 min
463: GPTs For All
Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie!
#462
Nov 2, 2023 · 56 min
462: The Scary Fast Episode
It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them.
#461
Oct 26, 2023 · 54 min
461: Incremental Upgrades
The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident.
#460
Oct 19, 2023 · 36 min
460: We are so (not) back
This week we're discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil's role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max!
#459
Oct 12, 2023 · 53 min
459: Caroline Takes a Stand
The FTX trial continues, with Caroline Ellison taking the stand. Then, new PS5 drops this year… and it’s modular!
#458
Oct 5, 2023 · 54 min
458: Scamset Mindset Grindset
Rocket Christmas continues because we've got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis' new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11.
#457
Sep 28, 2023 · 47 min
457: Fireside Chat
Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15.
#456
Sep 21, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
456: Unredacted Christmas
We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade.
#455
Sep 14, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
455: Booster
Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity.
#454
Sep 7, 2023 · 55 min
454: Exposed Information
Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive data leak. Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert.
#453
Sep 1, 2023 · 1 hr
453: DEATH TO GOLD
The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead.
#452
Aug 24, 2023 · 57 min
452: Nu Wii U
Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill. Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean.
#451
Aug 17, 2023 · 55 min
451: Call Us, SBF!
Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac.

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