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Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation. Our conversation goes through that and much more, including the future of Section 230, and the media’s focus on TikTok and Facebook over YouTube. Guest Starring: Alex Winter Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Alex Winter's 'The YouTube Effect' Says Video Site is a Danger - Variety The YouTube Effect | Documentary | Official Trailer - YouTube Biljana Electronica: Fans Divided on ‘Planet of the Bass’ Recasts – Rolling Stone ‘Planet of the Bass,’ Kyle Gordon’s Viral Parody, Explained

There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. And a bad idea. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too. 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 hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Polygon on Tiltify Nintendo’s next-gen console could come as soon as 2024 - The Verge Nintendo’s next-gen console: Here’s what we know about ‘Switch 2’ - Polygon Facebook and Instagram start blocking news in Canada - The Verge Why Link Taxes Like Canada’s C-18 Represent An End To An Open Web | Techdirt Cardi B throws microphone at fan who threw drink, fan reports battery

Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then it’s the marketing event we’ve all been waiting for, Rocket Does Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s latest film is out now and the reviews are unpredictable! Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Samsung’s Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 Unpacked event: biggest announcements - The Verge Samsung invited K-Pop stars Suga, Stray Kids, and IVE's Wonyoung to Unpacked. Why didn't it use them? | Mashable Which Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 color should you buy? From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand - The New York Times Elon Musk takes @x handle from its original . He got zero dollars for it. | Mashable Here’s what Elon Musk wants to do with X, his ‘everything app’ - The Verge Barbie review: A laugh-out-loud mockery of men’s rights - Polygon Barbie review: Greta Gerwig’s movie uses a surprising Biblical metaphor - Vox

Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Who could possibly stand in their way!? And will they do a good job trying to stop this merger!? Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2, its large language model, which is not open source but a second, more interesting thing. Then, NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge s us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: HelloFresh: Use code rocket50 for 50% off plus free shipping. Guest Starring: Kat Tenbarge Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard - The Verge FTC appeals its loss to Microsoft in Activision Blizzard case - The Verge Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend merger agreement to October - The Verge Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama | Meta Meta Unveils a More Powerful A.I. and Isn’t Fretting Over Who Uses It - The New York Times YouTube star James Charles breaks silence on ‘grooming’ allegations as he asks internet to ‘un-cancel’ him | The Independent James Charles and Jeffree Star Are Coming Back — but Their Era Is Over

Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot? 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 Twitter threatens Threads lawsuit against Meta | Reuters Bored Apes? They're Almost Worthless Now ApeCoin Crashes to All-Time Low as Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Prices Sink - Decrypt Napoleon movie: Ridley Scott really wants us to think Napoleon was hot.

Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse? Then, Twitter itself has had a weird week, to say the least. 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 Instagram’s Threads app is available now for iPhone and Android - The Verge Meta unspools Threads - The Verge Instagram Threads: why Meta is competing with Twitter - The Verge Instagram Threads app has 30M s, Zuckerberg says of Twitter rival - The Washington Post Threads: The Motherboard Review What to know about Threads - Mastodon Blog Twitter competitor Threads won't let you delete your unless you also delete Instagram | Mashable Elon Musk puts a reading paywall on Twitter - The Verge Twitter silently removes requirement for viewing tweets | TechCrunch Twitter limits the number of tweets s can read amid extended outage | TechCrunch

This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley — from psilocybin to ketamine — and why it’s such a difficult, complicated issue to talk about. Then, the Mac Pro is here, but where are the Mac Pro Pros?? For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone! This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. - WSJ Silicon Valley Is On Drugs - Bloomberg Apple Mac Pro M2 Ultra review: a powerful computer in search of an audience - The Verge Apple Mac Studio (M2 Ultra, 2023) Review: The Mac Pro Killer | WIRED

The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. But is this lawsuit really… it? Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI, and the shadow industry that makes it all work. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone! Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip FTC sues Amazon for tricking customers into g up for Prime - The Verge Amazon duped millions of consumers into enrolling in Prime, US FTC says | Reuters What the FTC Misses With Amazon Lawsuit — The Information Inside the AI Factory: the humans that make tech seem human - The Verge A Year After Dobbs, Advocates Push in the States for a Right to Birth Control - The New York Times

The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes. We’ll be discussing that and a huge roadblock in Activision and Microsoft’s proposed merger. Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend! What looks good? All of it, maybe? Even Starfield? Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip 📣 Apollo will close down on June 30th. Reddit’s recent decisions and actions have unfortunately made it impossible for Apollo to continue. Thank you so, so much for all the over the years. ❤️ : r/apolloapp Apollo’s developer on Reddit’s new API changes, and why s revolted - The Verge Reddit CEO tells employees that subreddit blackout ‘will ’ - The Verge Reddit Revolt, Apollo and Reddit’s Changes, Complement Complaints – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition update: Will it go through? - Polygon FTC files to block Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard - The Verge US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision | Reuters Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer, release window at Summer Game Fest - Polygon All Summer Game Fest 2023 announcements and best trailers - Polygon Ubisoft Forward 2023: All the announcements and trailers - Polygon All Xbox Showcase announcements and best trailers - Polygon

In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! We’ve got OS updates and new MacBooks but the story sucking all the air out of the room is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset and has all the hands-on details. Plus, a money-grabbing choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Apple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and more - The Verge I Used Apple’s Vision Pro and It’s Absolutely Mind-Blowingly Impressive I tried Apple's new headset. Here's what it's like to use | CNN Business Apple Vision Pro: I Tried the New Mixed-Reality Headset - WSJ I wore the Apple Vision Pro. It’s the best headset demo ever. - The Verge First impressions: Yes, Apple Vision Pro works and yes, it’s good | TechCrunch Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Air is the ‘world’s thinnest’ - The Verge Apple’s iOS 17 is official with better autocorrect and StandBy - The Verge Apple hid something AMAZING for Mac gaming at WWDC - YouTube Bring your game to Mac, Part 1: Make a game plan - WWDC23 - Videos - Apple Developer Reddit’s plan to kill third-party apps sparks widespread protests | Ars Technica Destiny Debates Cenk Uygur On Biden And Rittenhouse - YouTube

Christina is back from Microsoft Build, with her take on all the tools that were announced during the event! Then, a of AI researchers has issued a statement that we need to mitigate the potential harm that could be caused by this explosive technology. What are some paths forward for doing that? And finally, Elizabeth Holmes has reported to prison and a debt is fulfilled. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Microsoft Build 2023: The 5 biggest announcements - The Verge 5 cool Microsoft Build 2023 announcements that flew under the radar Top AI researchers and CEOs warn against ‘risk of extinction’ in 22-word statement - The Verge Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Prison in Texas on Tuesday - The New York Times What to know as Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence : NPR The New York Times’ Elizabeth Holmes Profile Is Causing Drama in the Newsroom: “What the Hell Happened Here?” | Vanity Fair

Microsoft Build happened this week, along with a slew of AI-centric announcements! Brianna and Simone tackle the AI-integrated future of Windows 11 — are you ready to let ChatGPT buy you a house? Then, a disastrous Twitter Space has launched a new presidential candidate and we’re here to definitely just talk about the tech aspect of it. Also, Metal Gear Solid 3 is BACK! This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Microsoft Build 2023: The 5 biggest announcements - The Verge 5 cool Microsoft Build 2023 announcements that flew under the radar Elon Musk fails to launch Ron DeSantis in disastrous Twitter Space - The Verge PlayStation Showcase 2023: the biggest announcements - The Verge Sony’s new Q handheld is official: 8-inch screen, streams PS5 games - The Verge Metal Gear Solid 3 remake confirmed, coming to PS5, PC, and Xbox - Polygon

Simone is off touching sheep so Bri and Christina are left to their own devices. This week, after a brief Liz Holmes update, that means a spoiler-free dessert-up-front segment on The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, a discussion about Twitter’s new CEO and finally a discussion about whether or not AM radios should still come with cars. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch™ system – Official Site Tears of the Kingdom Hopes to Expand the Legacy of Zelda - The New York Times The Mysteries of Zelda - The New York Times In Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda Designers Explore the Sky - The New York Times Who is Linda Yaccarino, really? Former colleagues reveal the tough "Long Island lady” Elon Musk has chosen to run Twitter | Fortune A new CEO won't fix Twitter's biggest problem | CNN Business End of a love affair: AM radio is being removed from many cars - The Washington Post Cars would be required to keep AM radio under new bipartisan bill - The Verge Apple App Store revenue update shows slowing growth

Google is bringing AI to its search — for select s. And our favorite scamster Elizabeth Holmes appears in the New York Times this week. Did the writer get rolled, or is it going over readers’ heads? For dessert, our old friend Bug of Spooky Pinball is back to talk about the new Scooby-Doo table! 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 hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau AI is coming to Google search through Search Generative Experience - The Verge How Google is improving Search with Generative AI Elizabeth Holmes Opens Up About Her Theranos Trial and What Comes Next - The New York Times Quick Look At Scooby-Doo Pinball Gameplay - YouTube Spooky Pinball Scooby-Doo Official Reveal Trailer - YouTube

A new form of a terrible old bill is before the Senate, and we can see indications of its effects in state-level bills in Utah and Louisiana. What’s KOSA and why should you be concerned? Then, because Bri is back from vacation we’re returning to Bluesky and talking about the bonkers events that happened over the weekend — as well as long-term concerns for how the app will be moderated. For dessert, a Gran Turismo trailer that slaps. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Bipartisan Panic: 26 Senators Terrible, Dangerous, Unconstitutional ‘KOSA Act’ | Techdirt Kids Online Safety Act Remains a Threat to Minors and Free Speech The Kids Online Safety Act Is a Heavy-Handed Plan to Force Platforms to Spy on Young People | Electronic Frontier Foundation Pornhub Says No More Porn For Folks In Utah (Unless They Know How To Use A VPN) | Techdirt Everything happening on Bluesky, Twitter’s most chaotic successor - The Verge They’re ‘skeets’ now - The Verge GRAN TURISMO - Official Trailer (HD) - YouTube Gran Turismo movie story trailer shares more about its real-life star - Polygon George Conway on Twitter: "I just did a search and found the Twitter thread by @BriannaWu in the summer of 2019 that I just described tonight to @alexwagner on @WagnerTonight." / Twitter The GitHub Shop | Home

In shocking news, the U.K. has moved to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard — for reasons that make NO SENSE to our hosts! What goes on in the house of commons? Then, the decentralized Twitter clone Bluesky finally seems to be taking off, and Disney is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Get 50% off your first box. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence with last-minute appeal | CNN Business Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by UK regulators - The Verge Microsoft and Activision merger blocked over UK’s cloud gaming concerns - Polygon UK blocks Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal over cloud gaming concerns | Reuters What Is Bluesky? The Twitter Alternative With Promising Networking Technology - Decrypt Disney sues Florida for ‘government retaliation’ in escalating feud - The Verge Disney wants to see Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law repealed - The Verge Florida Senate es Bill To Eliminate Disney’s Special District – The Hollywood Reporter Florida Gov. DeSantis revokes Disney’s special tax status - The Verge DeSantis signs Florida GOP's 6-week abortion ban into law | AP News The GitHub Shop | Home

Christina and Simone are bringing you a classic chaos hour of Rocket. Today’s questions: is social media dying, and is it possible to build a platform that can thrive without turning s into content for ad revenue? Also, ing Netflix’s mail-order heyday, now that it has announced the end of physical DVD rentals. Finally, a bombshell allegation about Taylor Swift’s dealings with FTX… the perfect Rocket cocktail. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Twitter promises it’s really, actually removing legacy blue on April 20th - The Verge Social media is doomed to die - The Verge Netflix is shutting down its original DVD business after 25 years - The Verge The Block: Taylor Swift did due diligence on FTX, says lawyer who finally served Shaq, Tom Brady The GitHub Shop | Home

Finally, the case of Brianna v. Christina is drawing to a close, as Elizabeth Holmes prison date looms… this week on Rocket, we’re talking about Twitter’s contentious relationship with journalism and the latest “quirks” of the platform, which include private tweets going public, and a feud with Substack. Then, HBO Max is rebranding… again! And finally, Fyre Fest 2. It’s been promised, so you know we’re packing our bags. 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 hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau Convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison, judge rules | Ars Technica Peter Rising MVP - YouTube Is Twitter Circles Broken? Twitter Is Screwing With Substack Links NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as 'state-d media' : NPR HBO and Discovery’s ‘Max’ streaming service is here - The Verge Billy McFarland Warns, Fyre Fest 2 ‘Is Finally Happening’ The GitHub Shop | Home

There are rumors swirling about a new PlayStation handheld — but can Sony really put out an online-only handheld and expect to compete with the Steam Deck and Switch? Then, the first ChatGPT defamation lawsuits are emerging, and the situation is a mess. Brianna has some controversial opinions about Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie, and Simone is not young anymore. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip Could a new PlayStation handheld be built for Remote Play? I like the idea - The Verge EXCLUSIVE - Sony's Next PlayStation Handheld - Insider Gaming What happens when ChatGPT lies about real people? - The Washington Post Watch the new Barbie trailer starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling - Polygon Read Hari Nef's Heartwarming Letter to Greta Gerwig About Being Cast in 'Barbie' | Them

It's FINALLY time to actually talk about the TikTok hearings, and our opinions on how Congress has handled grilling the social media giant — and the potential bills that they're considering. Then, what are the of SBF's bail? Just how much internet access can that man have? Finally, we're talking a rambly and non-spoilery review of John Wick 4, a movie that doesn't feel almost three hours long. This episode of Rocket is sponsored by: Porkbun: Get $1 off your next domain name with the code ROCKET. Links and Show Notes: Rocket with a Relay FM hip hip - Relay FM Rocket | Cotton Bureau The RESTRICT ACT known as the tiktok ban, bill S.686 is a terrifying b... | TikTok The RESTRICT Act creates blanket authority, with few checks, to ban just about anything linked to a ‘foreign adversary’ That TikTok hearing was pretty messed up, right? - The Verge How TikTok failed to make the case for itself - The Verge TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate | AP News The RESTRICT Act creates blanket authority, with few checks, to ban just about anything linked to a ‘foreign adversary’ SBF Cut Off From His Favorite Toys Under New Proposed Bail Conditions The Block: Prosecutors say SBF should only access approved websites. He wants Door Dash and the New York Post 5 ways John Wick’s huge box-office success needs to inspire Hollywood - Polygon John Wick: Chapter 4 is an eat-the-rich movie - Polygon