Subtitle: Stephen Will Give You $20 to Listen to This Episode

This week: Myke shares some news, Federico covers iOS 18.2, and Stephen launches a new awards program.

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Links and Show Notes: Get Connected Pro: Preshow, postshow, no ads. Submit Feedback Myke Hurley | We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby! Our daughter is due in February, and we feel so fortunate that our family is growing. | Instagram Myke Hurley: "The Meta Ray-Bans now let me choose John Cena as the assistant voice. 10/10 Product of the year." — Bluesky Kristen Bell told Instagram to ‘get rid of AI’ before she became its official voice - The Verge WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules - The Verge WordPress CEO Rage Quits Community Slack After Court Injunction – 404 MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories The MacStories Selects 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple Give the Gift of Relay Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple The JerAImies Genmoji Magnetic Leather Back – NOMAD Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more - Apple Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2: A Deep Dive into Working with Siri and ChatGPT, Together - MacStories iOS and iPadOS 18.2: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence - MacStories A Look at Apple Intelligence's Image Creation Tools — 512 Pixels CosmOS by Humane