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Rocket
Hosted by Relay · EN
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: Terminated
Dec 28, 202302:00:21Tap to summarizeOn the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!
Transcribe →469: Very Large Online Problems
Dec 21, 202300:46:29Tap to summarizeA 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
Transcribe →468: This One Was Epic
Dec 14, 202300:58:12Tap to summarizeWe’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 users’ - 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
Transcribe →467: Turn on Push Notifications
Dec 7, 202300:58:41Tap to summarizeThe 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: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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 users 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 users | 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
Transcribe →466: Husband Pollution
Nov 30, 202300:44:35Tap to summarizeA 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: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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 Premium 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 users ask questions about their company’s data - The Verge Apple Music Replay is back — and it’s still mostly a web experience - The Verge
Transcribe →465: Succession Main Theme Dot Mp3
Nov 22, 202300:59:35Tap to summarizeSam 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. Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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
Transcribe →464: Always Listen to Christina
Nov 16, 202300:49:34Tap to summarizeSimone 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: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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
Transcribe →463: GPTs For All
Nov 9, 202300:44:27Tap to summarizeOpen 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: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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)
Transcribe →462: The Scary Fast Episode
Nov 2, 202300:56:21Tap to summarizeIt’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. 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: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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 Accounts to Troll TV Critics
Transcribe →461: Incremental Upgrades
Oct 26, 202300:54:54Tap to summarizeThe 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. Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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 roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming - The Verge SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms doxxing accusations, explained - Polygon
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