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On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!

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. Links and Show Notes: Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue Insomniac hack files leak news on Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and more - Polygon Insomniac Games ransomware breach reveals Wolverine and new Spider-Man details - The Verge Sony's game plans leaked online by hackers - Bloomberg News | Reuters Why the Apple Watch is being banned — and how Apple can avoid it - The Verge

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! Links and Show Notes: Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge Interview: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney after his Google antitrust win - The Verge 20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial - The Verge The best emails from the Apple vs. Epic trial Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge Apple responds to Beeper’s iMessage for Android: ‘We took steps to protect our s’ - The Verge Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge Beeper’s iMessage app for Android is back — but it’s a downgrade - The Verge E3 is canceled forever - Polygon E3 is officially dead, ESA says, ending years of attempts to revive it - The Washington Post

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! This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET. Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue A federal TikTok ban appears doomed by Montana ruling - POLITICO Spotify’s not going for Pulitzers anymore - The Verge Governments spying on Apple, Google s through push notifications - US senator | Reuters Here's a Warrant Showing the U.S. Government is Monitoring Push Notifications Apple Set to Avoid EU Crackdown Over iMessage Service - Bloomberg How Beeper Mini Works - Beeper Blog Beeper reverse-engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android s | TechCrunch Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android - The Verge Fallout - Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube Amazon Fallout series trailer takes us to the Wasteland of Los Angeles - Polygon Plagiarism and You(Tube) - YouTube

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! This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Progressive Victory PAC — Donate via ActBlue Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must stay in US for time being, judge says | Reuters YouTube’s Playables games are now available for subscribers - The Verge I played every Netflix game: What the hell is going on? Amazon is getting rid of its gaming content channel amid larger games layoffs - The Verge TikTok has quietly added over half a dozen mini-games into its app - The Verge Amazon’s Q AI assistant lets s ask questions about their company’s data - The Verge Apple Music Replay is back — and it’s still mostly a web experience - The Verge

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 itting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Sam Altman is still trying to return as OpenAI CEO - The Verge Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI - The Verge Sam Altman is back, so what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge Everything You Need to Know About the Ridiculously Chaotic 'Coup,' Implosion, and Counter-Revolution at OpenAI Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations - The New York Times

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. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson New models and developer products announced at DevDay Introducing Humane Ai Pin on Vimeo Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable - The Verge Introducing Steam Deck OLED Steam Deck OLED review: much more than a screen improvement - Polygon Steam Deck OLED review: better, not faster - The Verge Steam Deck OLED Review - OMG - YouTube

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! This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson 5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model | WIRED OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge OpenAI turbocharges GPT-4 and makes it cheaper - The Verge Nintendo is developing a Legend of Zelda live-action movie - Polygon Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie - The Verge The Princess Bride (Encore)

It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman s us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET. Guest Starring: Morry Kolman Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Why are Apple’s M3 Pro and Max configuration options so weird? - The Verge Goodbye, Touch Bar, you held incredible promise - The Verge HBO Bosses Used ‘Secret’ Fake s to Troll TV Critics

The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY 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. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Apple plans ‘Scary Fast’ product event just before Halloween - The Verge Apple may launch a new 24-inch M3 iMac and new MacBook Pros in October - The Verge Apple’s future AirPods roap just leaked, and big changes are coming - The Verge SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms doxxing accusations, explained - Polygon

Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Apple-Pencil-features-comparison_big.jpg.medium_2x.jpg (1384×1630) The Apple Pencil lineup is finally as confusing as the iPad lineup - 9to5Mac So Apple did release a new iPad — but it's not that exciting | Mashable Cheaper New Entry-Level Apple Pencil Gets USB-C, Cuts Pressure Sensitivity - CNET Apple Pencil s the iPad confusion zone - The Verge What to expect amid the bevy of conflicting iPad rumors | Ars Technica Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review: A17 Pro, 5x telephoto, and titanium - The Verge The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years - The Verge

Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau SBF Trial Live: Caroline Ellison, Ex-Alameda CEO, Takes the Stand Is Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense even trying to win? - The Verge Sam Bankman-Fried was a terrible boyfriend - The Verge Was Sam Bankman-Fried’s bean bag chair a lie too? - The Verge Sony’s new PS5 with a removable disc drive launches in November - The Verge PS5 slim announced with add-on Blu-ray drive and price increase - Polygon The beginning of the end of physical media featuring Christina "film_girl" Warren (Changelog & Friends #16) |> Changelog

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. Then, with a whole week of life with the iPhone 15 under our belts, we're talking about how Apple's new phones stack up. Let me spoil it for you, the 15 is better than the iPhone 11. Who could have seen this one coming. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud and conspiracy - The Verge The FTX trial is bigger than Sam Bankman-Fried - The Verge Jury sees FTX ads with Tom Brady, Larry David, as fraud case is rolled out against Sam Bankman-Fried | AP News What to know as Sam Bankman-Fried's blockbuster trial kicks off : NPR Crypto Fraud Trial: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Was ‘Built on Lies,’ Prosecutor Says - The New York Times Takeaways From a New Book on Sam Bankman-Fried - The New York Times The insider: how Michael Lewis got a backstage for the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried | Books | The Guardian Apple iPhone 15 Review: The iPhone That's the Worth Upgrade Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Review: Depth and Reach

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 ! Plus, Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. But that’s not really why you’re here, is it? Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally ed an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. Let’s talk about Microsoft’s theoretical plans for the future of Xbox and… buying Nintendo? Then, iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade. Get ready. Then, Brianna discusses how she’s being wooed by Leica cameras — and what it takes to make it a lifestyle. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Unprecedented Microsoft leak reveals plans for new Xbox systems Microsoft board ed buying Nintendo, leaked email says Baldur’s Gate 3 dubbed ‘second-run Stadia PC RPG’ by Xbox - Polygon Big Xbox document leak is a peek into the secretive games industry - Polygon Xbox boss Phil Spencer really wanted to buy Nintendo in 2020 - Polygon California court says Microsoft leak was Microsoft’s fault - Polygon Microsoft’s next Xbox, coming 2028, envisions hybrid computing - The Verge Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus review: Dynamic Island, 48 megapixels, and new colors - The Verge Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Review: It’s OK Not to Love Your Phone | WIRED Leica Q3 Review: Pricey but Worth It | WIRED

It’s Apple Week! 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 and talk about a Bloomberg article on the rise and fall of FaZE Clan. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. HelloFresh: Use code 50rocket for 50% off plus free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital The Verge Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will lossless audio with the Vision Pro - The Verge Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products are a red herring - The Verge Unity's new fees leave game developers fuming Why Unity's New Install Fees Are Spurring Massive Backlash Among Game Developers - IGN Unity plan pricing and packaging updates | Unity Blog FaZe Clan Went From Cool Kids to Penny Stock; Now Its CEO Is Out - Bloomberg

This episode things are getting heated. 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. It’s finally bad! Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert after a weekend trapped in the mud. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ROCKET. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Baldur’s Gate 3 will defy everyone’s wishes, make characters less horny - The Verge It's Official: Baldur's Gate 3 Companions Are Too Randy Because Of A Bug Maker of ‘smart’ chastity cage left s’ emails, s, and locations exposed | TechCrunch Hacker exploits smart chastity belt bug to hold penises hostage Burning Man's Fyre Fest Moment Is Coming to a Close The Burning Man Fiasco Is the Ultimate Tech Culture Clash | WIRED Burning Man 2023 Ebola, Weather Fake News Spread as Festival Ends

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. Plus, will there be a new button on the Pro and Pro Max? Or should I say, the Ultra? Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. We certainly have thoughts about the rise of Discord and the DMs for chatting. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: HelloFresh: Use code 50rocket for 50% off plus free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Apple’s September iPhone event: how to watch and what to expect - The Verge Base iPhone 15 models could come with the Dynamic Island - The Verge Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok girth control pills on Tumblr

Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple s California’s latest Right to Repair bill — but to what end? Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean. And if you’re one of the lucky 100 who bought tickets, boy do we want to hear from you! Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Sony PlayStation Portal streaming handheld price announced - Polygon PlayStation’s first Remote Play dedicated device, PlayStation Portal remote player, to launch later this year at $199.99 – PlayStation.Blog Sony’s portable PlayStation Portal launches later this year for $199.99 - The Verge Apple now s California’s right-to-repair bill after lobbying against it - The Verge Fyre Festival 2, anyone? Billy McFarland says tickets have sold out. - The Washington Post Fyre Festival 2 tickets are now on sale -- and selling out -- according to embattled founder Billy McFarland | CNN Fyre Festival II Tickets Are on Sale, Says Billy McFarland – Rolling Stone How to Be Yourself? – Caroline Calloway, Tara Isabella Burton, and Katherine Dee on Online Self-Creation – SuperSalon - Interintellect Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza - Hackney Empire

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. Yes, you can scream about it. Finally, justice may finally be served in the world of scammy printer money-making tactics. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: HelloFresh: Use code rocket50 for 50% off plus free shipping. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Sam Bankman-Fried Sent to Jail After Judge Revokes Bail - The New York Times HW News - Linus Tech Tips' Terrible Response, ESMC, & Starfield x AMD GPUs - YouTube The Problem with Linus Tech Tips: Accuracy, Ethics, & Responsibility - YouTube The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained | PC Gamer Linus Tech Tips pauses production as controversy swirls - The Verge In a world full of laptops, is there a place for the iMac? - The Verge From Apple’s first iMac G3 to the iMac with M1: a visual history - The Verge How the iMac saved Apple - The Verge Judge Rules HP Must Face Lawsuit Over Disabled Printers HP Plus: an exciting new way to DRM your inkjet printer! - The Verge Canon is getting away with printers that won’t scan sans ink — but HP might pay - The Verge Canon printers now think Canon’s own toner is fake - The Verge Lawsuit claiming HP all-in-one printers are defective can proceed | Reuters Hey, did you know inkjet cartridges are region-locked? - The Verge