Rocket

Rocket

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Rocket episodes

  • 70: Christina Drops the Eff Bomb

    Mikah Sargent joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk anxiety about app updates, and what it means that Apple would consider ending music downloads. Plus: why you should watch Twin Peaks!

    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
    • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’
    • Blue Apron: A better way to cook.
    • Guest Starring:

      Mikah Sargent

      Links and Show Notes All Articles by Mikah Sargent | iMore No, Apple Music is not deleting tracks off your hard drive — unless you tell it to | iMore Apple Terminating Music Downloads 'Within 2 Years,' Sources Say Report: Apple could shutdown iTunes music downloads in favor of Apple Music within two years | 9to5Mac Apple Stole My Music. No, Seriously. | vellumatlanta What the designer of the old Instagram icon thinks of the new one Instagram just changed its logo in a big way Twin Peaks revival's cast includes Trent Reznor, Michael Cera and 215 others | Polygon
      1 hr 20 min
    • 69: A Thousand Miles An Hour Into Punville

      In a slow news week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over their most anticipated WWDC rumors, and then discuss the most important news of 2016: Channing Tatum’s Las Vegas live show.

      This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
      • Squarespace: Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
      • Braintree: Code for easy online payments.
      • Links and Show Notes Rocket - Make it Weird! | Teespring iOS 10: Everything We Know | MacRumors iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories iOS 10 Concept Video Integrates 3D Touch into Control Center - Mac Rumors Apple Music Set for Design Overhaul in Time for WWDC in June - Mac Rumors Apple Watch 2 Expected to Focus on Internal Upgrades Rather Than External Changes, Launch in Late 2016 - Mac Rumors MacBook Pro: Everything We Know | MacRumors Intel Launches New Skylake Chips Appropriate for 15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro - Mac Rumors Channing Tatum Announces Magic Mike Live Is Coming to Las Vegas and We Can't Grab Our Dollar Bills Fast Enough | E! Online
        1 hr 11 min
      • 68: Death of a Unicorn

        Christina, Brianna, and Simone hammer another nail into the FBI vs. Apple coffin, then discuss whether Theranos can survive the most recent CMS report. Finally they dig into Apple’s second quarter earnings and where the company could go next.

        This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
        • PDFpenPro, from Smile: The All-Purpose PDF Editing Tool
        • Links and Show Notes Of Course Congress Is Clueless About Tech—It Killed Its Tutor | WIRED The Encryption Farce - WSJ U.S. Health Regulators Release Lightly Redacted Theranos Letter, Inspection Report - WSJ Don’t Blame Silicon Valley for Theranos - The New York Times Apple just saw its sales drop for the first time in 13 years - Mashable Apple needs a hot new product, and it can't be another iPhone - Mashable The one silver lining in Apple's earnings report: iPhone SE demand - Mashable
          1 hr 18 min
        • 67: Push Your Own Dongle

          This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true.

          This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
          • Braintree: Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.
          • Links and Show Notes Report: Sony's more powerful PS4 to be announced before PlayStation VR launch | Polygon Sony Plans New PlayStation for Graphics-Heavy Games - WSJ The pink MacBook is real, y'all Sorry, but Apple's updated MacBook is a huge disappointment Apple opens up on how it approaches security following FBI battle
            1 hr 1 min
          • 66: 1337 Stopped Being Cool

            This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket!

            This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
            • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’
            • Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer Rocket for 20% off.
            • Links and Show Notes Facebook launches a bot platform for Messenger | The Verge Messenger and WhatsApp process 60 billion messages a day, three times more than SMS | The Verge This is Facebook's gorgeous, open-source 360-degree video camera | The Verge Facebook's quest for Internet is coming back to Earth with two wireless projects | Computerworld The Amazon Kindle Oasis looks shockingly different Rift shipments delayed for months in botched launch (update) | Polygon Online Harassers Swatted the Congresswoman Leading the Fight Against Swatting Virtual reality can make guns 'real,' and that's a bit terrifying | Polygon
              51 min
            • 65: Release the Volcano

              This week, Simone shares her experience with the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. Christina expresses concerns over the Internet of Things, and Bri opens an investigation.

              This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
              • Braintree: Code for easy, online payments. Get your first $50,000 in transactions fee-free.
              • Squarespace: Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
              • Links and Show Notes Shen Ye on Twitter: "The tracking is THAT good. https://t.co/ro4XTTTAYD" The HTC Vive Review | Polygon Watch us get lost inside The Gallery on the HTC Vive | Polygon What Nest's product shutdown says about the Internet of Things Here's Overwatch's replacement for the victory pose that caused such a fuss | Polygon Brianna Wu on Twitter: "1/ Gamers have been frustrated by Blizzard deciding to change Tracer's pose. Here's old and new one not much better. https://t.co/oG3PpQH8eu"
                1 hr 21 min
              • 64: Mister Doctorow

                Microsoft's HoloLens gets a demo, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It's Rocket time!

                This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
                • PDFpenPro, from Smile: The All-Purpose PDF Editing Tool
                • Links and Show Notes Feed The Streets (prod. DEQUEXATRON X000 Bobby Raps & DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip) in WATCH THE STOVE TAYLOR vs. TREADMILL - YouTube Microsoft Build 2016: Windows 10, HoloLens and Xbox updates revealed Untethered and unguided: Our first deep look at HoloLens Oculus Rift review | Polygon Oculus Rift review | The Verge Security researchers: help EFF keep the Web safe for browser research! / Boing Boing Fight for the Future condemns Internet Association’s support for TPP FBI finally hacks iPhone, ending court battle with Apple
                  56 min
                • 63: That's Actually Not a Terrible Point

                  This week in accelerated geek conversation: the iPhone SE, new iPad Pro, the lack of updated Macs and the turmoil that seems to be brewing at Nest before Simone breaks some bad news about a part of her history.

                  This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
                  • Squarespace: Enter offer code ROCKET at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
                  • Links and Show Notes Apple unveils the new 4-inch iPhone SE iPhone SE review: Turns out, good things do come in small packages iPhone SE comparison with 4-inch smartphone alternatives Apple iPad Pro 9.7: The iPad you want [REVIEW] Apple had bigger things on its mind during Monday's event Nest CEO Tony Fadell has Dropcam regrets - Business Insider Accessories to hide your Dropcam | Dropcessories
                    1 hr 5 min
                  • 62: The Constant March Forward

                    This week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption.

                    This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
                    • Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘ROCKET’
                    • Guest Starring:

                      Brett Gaylor

                      Links and Show Notes iPhone 7 rumors, hopes and nightmares Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector - Mac Rumors Rumor: Apple working on 'iPhone SE' promo that hints at 4K camera Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector - Mac Rumors Sony's PlayStation VR costs $399 and is coming in October | The Verge PlayStation VR's processing unit doesn't add any power to the PS4 | Polygon Mozilla Advocacy About - Do Not Track Help Us Spread the Word: Encryption Matters | The Mozilla Blog Celebrating Our Ford-Mozilla Open Web Fellows, and Looking Ahead | The Mozilla Blog Mozilla Advocacy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Encryption (HBO) - YouTube
                      1 hr 22 min
                    • 61: A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen

                      This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters!

                      This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:
                      • Squarespace: You should. Use code ROCKET for 10% off
                      • Links and Show Notes First ever OS X ransomware encrypts your data and asks for money Samsung Galaxy S7 wins without reinvention Samsung Galaxy S7 teardown reveals tiny heat pipe, gobs of glue Samsung Galaxy S7 review: on the edge of perfection | The Verge N, as in: so early, it’s Not Named yet ;) — Google Developers — Medium Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the sexy alternative to the iPhone 6S Plus Ghostbusters - International Trailer - In Cinemas July 14 - YouTube
                        1 hr 5 min

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