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Technically Correct episodes

  • Episode 406: Trunk or Treat

    A spider costume where only half the legs move? Am I some kind of joke to you?

    This week: nonpartisan data, sleep scores, and you had us at “the logo lights up again”. 💻.

    Links:

    • Instagram
  • Apple announces all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, its first touchscreen Mac - 9to5Mac
  • Last-minute leak reveals new touchscreen MacBook Pro details - 9to5Mac
  • iPhone Duo Review: First Generation Fun! - YouTube
  • iPhone Duo review: Apple’s folding phone is a messy, expensive good time | The Verge
  • Daring Fireball: The iPhone Duo
  • SlimLink Case for iPhone | Peak Design Official Site
  • 1 hr 51 min
  • Episode 405: Substantial Candles

    “Color temperature is liiiiiiiiiiife.” - Danny Rojas, if he worked at Home Depot, probably.

    This week: PG-13 candle ambiance, a new way to look at your home, and Catalina Cove is the color of your energy [woah-ohhh]. 🕯️.

    Links:

    • Everything Apple launched at its “Welcome Home” event | The Verge
  • Govee Outdoor Spotlights 2 | Govee US
  • Amazon.com | Gabriel-Glas StandArt Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 2 with Gift Box - Premium, Universal Wine Glass for Red and White Wine - Dishwasher Safe, Lead-Free, 16 oz.: Wine Glasses
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • Episode 404: Congrats, Carol

    Sure, families advertise unlimited PTO but you get a new electric car and try to take it and now HR has thoughts. Sus.

    This week: a smarter Siri, a lame duck Ballmer, and friend of the show Rhea takes home a statue. 📺.

    Links:

    • Steve Ballmer won’t fight salary-cap circumvention penalties, apologizes to Clippers fans - The Athletic
  • Rivian R3 and R4 Will Cost Less Than R2, RJ Scaringe Says
  • Rhea Seehorn of 'Pluribus' wins first Emmy for lead actress in a drama - Los Angeles Times
  • It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb - The New York Times
  • Everyday Case for iPhone | Peak Design Official Site
  • The Apple Watch Has a Problem - YouTube
  • 1 hr 50 min
  • Episode 403: The Man Who Cared Too Much

    If you slip your hosts a $20, we might consider keeping the episode under 2 hours. Mayyyybe.

    This week: sell 👏 the 👏 team 👏, circumvent 👏 the 👏 salary 👏 cap 👏, unfold 👏 that 👏 iPhone 👏.

    Links:

    • Why not punish Kawhi Leonard more? Why no arbitration? Answering key Clippers questions - The Athletic
  • The Bear Edit | Crate & Barrel
  • Ten pressing questions about the shocking $4 billion Los Angeles Angels sale - The Athletic
  • Design Your Rivian R2 | Configurator | Rivian
  • 65 inch Class LG OLED evo AI G5 4K Smart TV 2025 with Supplied Wall Mount - OLED65G5WUA | LG USA
  • Amazon.com: Anker Laptop Power Bank, 25,000mAh Travel Essential with 165W Total Output | 3 USB-C Ports with 100W Max Each, Built-In Retractable Cables, Flight-Ready, for iPhone 17 Series ,MacBook, and More : Cell Phones & Accessories
  • Pablo Torre Finds Out | Podcasts | The Athletic
  • 2 hr 12 min
  • Episode 402: What Did The Hornets Do To Anyone?

    In the grand scheme of things, what is life if not one costly lease where the payments never end except when you do? Wait a minute, that gives Tim Cook an idea.

    A little dark, a little unfair, much like the App Store.

    This week: Italian private equity, Running Point, and Ryan has early onset Olympic Fever. ⚽.

    Links:

    • Fallout from the Lakers’ sale already reverberating throughout the organization - The Athletic
  • Old El Paso Hard and Soft Tacos - Little Girl - YouTube
  • Bending Spoons to buy Airtable for $1.28B | TechCrunch
  • Curtain Controller C3 - Aqara
  • RYSE SmartShade + BatteryPack for Wire Free Experience
  • Review: SuperDuper! 4 gets a stem-to-stern revamp, but is just as seaworthy as ever – Six Colors
  • Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch - 9to5Mac
  • Nest Cam Outdoor, Wired
  • 1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 401: Roam, Not Rome

    The Overton Window, except about how loud music in a restaurant can be relative to the quality of the fries. The McDonald Window, if you will.

    This week: superautos, watchin’ the Odyssey on a baby monitor, and trail mix privacy concerns. ☕.

    Links:

    • Rivian R2 Dog Approved?
  • The Rivian R2 changes everything. Except my situation. - YouTube
  • The Hues of Adventure by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures
  • Ninja AutoBarista Pro Fully Automatic Espresso Machine & Frother, 13 Drink Presets, Built In Grinder, 2 Swappable Bean Hoppers Stainless Steel AE1051 - Best Buy
  • How To Use a Bottomless Portafilter to Improve Espresso Technique - YouTube
  • Watching The Odyssey as Nolan intended, on a smart fridge in the Best Buy showroom
  • Explore Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Design & Features | Samsung US
  • Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: Honeymoon's Over - YouTube
  • Iron Forged 36" Griddle with Hood – Blackstone Products
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 400: Toy Story Espresso

    Emmy voters, for your humble consideration: a 54% price increase on a 4 year old Apple TV.

    This week: dancing crabs, multipurpose rooms, and Wi-Fi 7 at Cafe Nervosa. 🦀.

    Links:

    • Understanding USB-C Charging Issues: Why Some Devices Won't Charge wit ~ Plugable Technologies
  • Toy Story 3 Prank - YouTube
  • Apple (AAPL) Names John Ternus as Next CEO, With Tim Cook Becoming Chairman - Bloomberg
  • Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more - 9to5Mac
  • Amazon.com: ScanSnap iX2500 Wireless or USB High-Speed Cloud Enabled Document, Photo & Receipt Scanner with Large 5" Touchscreen and 100 Page Auto Document Feeder for Mac or PC, Black : Office Products
  • Santa Barbara — The Window
  • 1 hr 44 min
  • Episode 399: Never Too Busy to Hold A Grudge

    Oy, captain. What’s that on the horizon? No, it can’t be! Is it — a sleeker white whale? A goat? More confused animal metaphors? 🫢.

    This week: Bob and Olive, a flyover view of WWDC, and Ryan on his reboot of “This Old House” coming soon to Warnermount Max.

    Links:

    • Here are some pics of me and OLIVE, my best friend…I encourage you to adopt a best friend yourself from your local shelter or rescue! Love, Bob #NationalBestFriendsDay
  • Hey, Wanna Walk the Dog?
  • Ginger Lime Mule Sparkling Water | Spindrift
  • Finally found some in stock after weeks with nothing. They should make it a permanent flavor. : sparklingwater
  • R2 Launches June 9 by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures
  • Amazon.com: Satechi 108W Pro USB C PD Desktop Charging Station – 2 USBC PD & 2 USB A Ports, Compatible with 2025/2020/2019 MacBook Pro, 2020/2018 MacBook Air, M5/M1 iPad Pro/Air, iPhone 16 (Pro/Pro Max/Plus - US) : Electronics
  • Amazon.com: Anker Prime Charger,160W 3-Port Compact GaN USB C Charger,Smart Display,Touch Control,Up to 140W Fast Charging for One Device,for MacBook Pro,Laptop,iPhone 17 Series(Cable Not Included,Non-Battery) : Cell Phones & Accessories
  • Amazon.com: OWC 8TB Express 1M2 40Gb/s Portable NVMe SSD USB4 (Thunderbolt Compatible/USB-C) Ultra Fast External SSD Drive with Aluminum Heat Sink Enclosure : Electronics
  • Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 4TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC4T0T/AM, Gray : Electronics
  • The 3 Best Smart Smoke Alarms of 2026 | Reviews by Wirecutter
  • Leviton Decora Smart Dimmer Switch, Wi-Fi 2nd Gen, Neutral Wire Required, Works with Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home/Siri, Wired or Wireless 3-Way, D26HD-1RW, White - Amazon.com
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 398: Zero Proof White Claws

    We apologize for our extended absence but one of your hosts is still recovering from the bombshell news that San Diego is, regrettably, actually pretty cool.

    This week: starter EVs, travel talk, and the triumphant return of Still or Sparkling. 💦.

    Psst: this is a good one.

    Links:

    • Little Tikes Cozy E-Charging Station – Official Little Tikes Website
  • Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Review - YouTube
  • Design Your Rivian R2 | Configurator | Rivian
  • Introducing California Dune Edition by Rivian - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures
  • Grogu : cocktails
  • The Full Sparkling Water Collection | Spindrift
  • Locations + Menus - The Henry
  • Campfire
  • Shop The Bigger Carry-On suitcase in Sea Green | Away
  • Smart Lock U400 - One of The World's First Apple UWB Smart Locks – Aqara LLC
  • nintendo music for your personal productivity - YouTube
  • 1 hr 50 min
  • Episode 397: 🚨 Picco Pod

    The closest we’ll ever get to the heyday of FiveThirtyEight (the letters not the numbers), a low key emergency pod recorded over dinner after Apple’s big announcements (most notably, the MacBook Neo). Plus some quiet tip coordination. 💻.

    Links:

    • All the news about Apple’s MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more | The Verge
  • Restaurant Picco
  • 19 min

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