Rocket

Rocket

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  • 280: Cycle of Discourse

    Microsoft's Fluid Functionality was the talk of the town at Build this week — so let's talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask. Finally: The Snyder Cut!??!

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
    • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
    • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft’s new Fluid Office document is Google Docs on steroids - The Verge Microsoft’s Fluid Framework is now open source, comes to Office 365 | TechCrunch (20) Twitter on Twitter: "Testing, testing... A new way to have a convo with exactly who you want. We’re starting with a small % globally, so keep your 👀 out to see it in action. https://t.co/pV53mvjAVT" / Twitter iOS 13.5 is out now with a faster way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask - The Verge Zack Snyder's Justice League Officially Releasing on HBO Max A Snyder Cut of Justice League is really coming to HBO Max in 2021 - Polygon
      57 min
    • 279: New Guts

      Let's talk new Surface hardware, and Epic's Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles.

      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.
      • Guest Starring:

        Dan Moren

        Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft Surface Book 3: new Nvidia GPUs, up to 32GB of RAM, and faster SSDs - The Verge Microsoft Surface Go 2: 10.5-inch display, thinner bezels, and better battery life - The Verge Surface Go 2 vs. iPad (2019) vs. Galaxy Tab S6 Lite vs. Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) - The Verge Epic Games announces Unreal Engine 5 with stunning PlayStation 5 demo - The Verge First PS5 graphics demo: Epic Games reveals Unreal Engine 5 - Polygon Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Review: The Aleph Extraction by Dan Moren. Angry Robot, $14.99 trade paper (336p) ISBN 978-0-85766-841-7 The Big Idea: Dan Moren – Whatever Dan Moren Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 are being remastered for PS4, Xbox One, and PC - The Verge Microsoft Build 2020 - Home - Home
        1 hr 2 min
      • 278: 14 Cores

        This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna's choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back??

        This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
        • PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac.
        • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Initial failures of Apple's butterfly keyboard doomed it from the start Apple announces new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard - The Verge The saga of Apple’s bad butterfly MacBook keyboards is finally over - The Verge Microsoft Build goes free, virtual, and more developer-focused for 2020 - The Verge Apple’s WWDC 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format - Apple Apple’s online-only WWDC 2020 starts June 22 | Ars Technica Welcome to fyrefestival.ac
          49 min
        • 277: Powerful Macs // Wu-View

          An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing.

          This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
          • eero: Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping.
          • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership AMC Theatres Refuses to Play Universal Films in Wake of 'Trolls World Tour' | Hollywood Reporter AMC Theaters will no longer play Universal movies after Trolls World Tour fight - The Verge Making a better Animal Crossing house with real interior design - YouTube
            56 min
          • 276: Time Goes By

            This week on Rocket we're reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton's pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max's delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld!

            Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Cupric Carbonate on Twitter: "I made a @_RocketFM custom design for Animal Crossing to hang up on my wall..." Daring Fireball: The iPad Magic Keyboard Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro review: the best way to turn an iPad into a laptop - The Verge Peloton will resume live classes from instructors’ homes after finally closing its studios - The Verge WarnerMedia Sets Late May HBO Max Launch | Hollywood Reporter
            56 min
          • 275: Finally, Contact Tracing

            It's finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it's on to the launch of Quibi, and Finally… Final Fantasy VII!!

            This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
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            • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple Apple Announces New iPhone SE With 4.7-Inch Display, A13 Chip, and Touch ID, Starts at $399 - MacRumors Apple and Google have a clever way of encouraging people to install contact-tracing apps for COVID-19 - The Verge The biggest questions about Apple and Google’s new coronavirus tracker - The Verge The Apple-Google Partnership, How to Contain the Coronavirus, Apple-Google Policy – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Zach Raffio on Twitter Quibi had 1.7 million downloads in its first week, is working on TV casting support - The Verge
              1 hr 5 min
            • 274: WeWork Continues

              We've got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3.

              This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
              • PDFpen, from Smile: The ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac.
              • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Turnip Calculator SOFTBANK GROUP CORP (PDF) SoftBank terminates $3B tender offer for WeWork shares | TechCrunch SoftBank Backs Away From Part of Planned WeWork Bailout - WSJ WeWork sues SoftBank in intensifying crisis over canceled $3B tender offer | TechCrunch Zillow is terminating closing contracts, citing coronavirus concerns - HousingWire Rene Ritchie - YouTube Resident Evil 3 remake review: a second helping of dessert - Polygon
                1 hr 4 min
              • 273: Stonk Go Up

                This week we're talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too. Then, we're playing the Stalk Market — excuse me, the stonk market — in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Rocket!!

                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.
                • Guest Starring:

                  Carney Nasser

                  Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Apple is silently removing Zoom’s web server software from Macs - The Verge Zoom vulnerability would have allowed hackers to eavesdrop on calls - The Verge Zoom faces a privacy and security backlash as it surges in popularity - The Verge How to stop trolls from taking over your Zoom call - The Verge Zoom Meetings Do Not Support End-to-End Encryption Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) buying and selling Turnips on the Stalk Market guide - Polygon Carney Anne Nasser (@carneyanne) • Instagram photos and videos Carney Anne Nasser: Faculty Profile: Michigan State University College of Law
                  57 min
                • 272: Excited but Slightly Disturbed

                  Let's talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time. Bri and Frank are experimenting with some 3D printing techniques that will give us data on the use of 3D printers to help the medical supply shortage in the United States. And finally, some recommendations for how to spend your time!

                  This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
                  • ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package.
                  • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership Apple iPad Pro review 2020: trackpad, LIDAR, wide-angle camera - The Verge Daring Fireball: The 2020 iPad Pros Brianna Wu Super Mario 2 All Stars Princess Only 10:17 - YouTube Subterfuge - A week-long game of strategy and diplomacy Scribd - Read books, audiobooks, and more Audm - Listen to feature stories from The Atlantic, WIRED, and more. Star Wars: Rebellion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
                    58 min
                  • 271: A Normal Week

                    This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony's dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet. Finally, let's talk about the premiere of Westworld season 3!

                    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
                    • DoorDash: Dinner from your favorite restaurant delivered to your door. Get $5 off your first order.
                    • Links and Show Notes: Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership PS5 specs revealed: CPU, GPU, SSD, and more hardware details - Polygon Sony’s dry PS5 lecture disappointed fans hoping for a hardware reveal - Polygon Xbox Series X: Full specs - Polygon Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera - MacRumors New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera - MacRumors
                      57 min

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