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Technically Correct episodes

  • Episode 263: Volt Bolt

    Sure an Apple Car might sound fine on paper, but how is your average driver supposed to flip it over to plug in the Lightning cable for charging?

    This week: living más, steering the climate climate policy agenda, and going over the top in Waco. 🏡.

    Links:

    • Blue Check Homes
  • Writer for Black Mirror on Twitter: "You can now get a Verified Badge crest on your Bay Area home if you're an influencer, public figure, or represent a brand. https://t.co/SyoURdSGe7 https://t.co/H1Sz3gwBdL" / Twitter
  • Writer for Black Mirror on Twitter: "Oh no, not my calculator too!!! https://t.co/z7peo2tCpk" / Twitter
  • Apple Car specs? 160 mph, 300-mile range, 18-minute charge - 9to5Mac
  • CNBC: Apple and Hyundai nearing Apple Car deal, first version will ‘not be designed to have a driver’ - 9to5Mac
  • Audi announces end of combustion A4, A6 & A8 models - electrive.com
  • How Volkswagen’s $50 Billion Plan to Beat Tesla Short-Circuited - WSJ
  • Tesla unveils new Model S with new interior, crazy steering wheel, and more - Electrek
  • Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Focus
  • Carrot Weather gets a fresh new design and a bigger shift to subscriptions - The Verge
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • Episode 262: Edge Brownie

    Short squeezes over quiet sneezes all day every day.

    This week: cable sports, ultra wideband figs, and the case for why Apple might give in and make the computer people actually want. 💻.

    Links:

    • Belkin Boost Charge Pro is the best MagSafe combo charger - 9to5Mac
  • Amazon.com: Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charger (Wireless Charging Station for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods) Wireless Charging Dock, iPhone Charging Dock, Apple Watch Charging Stand, White (WIZ001ttWH)
  • Even more ads in the guide? : Tivo
  • Pixar's 'Soul' was so popular on streaming that it beat 'The Office' | Engadget
  • Apple (AAPL) Plans New MacBook Air with MagSafe, MacBook Pro With SD Card Slot - Bloomberg
  • NBCSN to shut down after 2021 when sports will shift to USA Network
  • NBCUniversal’s Peacock to Become WWE’s Exclusive Streaming Home - WSJ
  • Sony reveals Alpha 1 50MP full-frame camera capable of 30fps and 8K: Digital Photography Review
  • Nature’s Bakery Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Apple Cinnamon, Real Fruit, Vegan, Non-GMO, Snack bar, 6 boxes with 6 twin packs (36 twin packs): Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food
  • 1 hr 44 min
  • Episode 261: Bubly Drops

    New administration who dis?

    This week: crimes against coffee and eggs, sparkling water bitters, and Apple's plan to restore dignity and decorum to the Mac. 🇺🇸.

    Links:

    • Food Network on Twitter: "We all have our own methods to making perfect scrambled eggs, but wait until you see how @marthastewart makes hers with a very unexpected kitchen appliance! 🤯 https://t.co/I2Ogc94c9l" / Twitter
  • Watch Chip and Joanna Gaines in new ‘Fixer Upper’ trailer
  • Bobby Flay - Wikipedia
  • Sophie Vershbow on Twitter: "Every time I remember that we're about to have a president who displays healthy human emotions I experience a moment of hope." / Twitter
  • ‘What Kind of Message Is That?’: How Republicans See the Attack on the Capitol - The New York Times
  • 2021 MacBook Pro models – can today's reports be right? - 9to5Mac
  • Tim Cook gave the first Mac Pro to Trump, apparently - The Verge
  • True Cubes
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • Episode 260: Full of Analogies

    Well, we certainly won't make the mistake of mixing up Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio again after this week.

    This week: deplatforming, flight simulating, and America's favorite new game: bourbon or old timey candy? 🥃.

    Links:

    • HBO Max Streamer to Launch December 17 on Roku Devices
  • Warner Bros. will release its 2023 movies in theaters first | Engadget
  • The Right to an Audience - Still or Sparkling
  • Move: A Portable WiFi + Bluetooth Speaker | Sonos
  • Soul | Disney Movies
  • 2 hr 6 min
  • Episode 259: Sonos Tauntaun

    Excerpt from the Disney earnings call: “You get a Star Wars spin-off! And you get a Star Wars spin-off! Everyone gets a Star Wars spin-off!”

    This week: Miami’s Gavin Newsom, NBA bubble coffee shops, and Tim Cook presses the thumbs down button on his TiVo remote.

    Links:

    • Jimmy Butler is the most interesting man in the NBA - Sports Illustrated
  • Official Big Face Coffee Owner on Instagram: “If you know you know. #bigfacecoffee #20Bucks #Cash #miamiheat #TheMFBubble”
  • Sources on Twitter: "@TylerIAm NBA on ESPN: “And up next, we got a good one for you as the COVID vaccine looks to save the season for humans here in 2020. We’ll find out next, in what is shaping up to be a huuuge game for the human race as they look to end their losing streak to the formidable COVID-19 virus. https://t.co/4tPyP6bHom" / Twitter
  • Opinion | Movie Theaters Are Dying. Did Jason Kilar Deal the Final Blow? - The New York Times
  • The 52 biggest Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney announcements from its end of year event - The Verge
  • Casey Newton on Twitter: "Wow. Just watched the episode of the Mandalorian where an unexpected ally comes through in the nick of time" / Twitter
  • Bob Odenkirk ‘Nobody’ Trailer 2020 [WATCH]
  • Facebook Accused of Breaking Antitrust Laws - The New York Times
  • Pet Peeve
  • Discovery, home of Shark Week, enters the streaming wars with Discovery Plus - The Verge
  • The Best Money Tim Apple Ever Spent - Still or Sparkling
  • Apple TV Was Making a Show About Gawker. Then Tim Cook Found Out. - The New York Times
  • Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (4th generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) - US English - Apple
  • Accessories, Add-Ons, and Extras | Sonos
  • 1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 258: This Chair Is Headphones

    Just in time for your long holiday car rides to distant family get-togethers, we have a special Max-sized episode for ya'll. Wait, there's a global pandemic going on? And you should all stay the h*ck home? Oh...

    This week: Fieri chat, home audio talk, and the big deal that is WarnerMedia's 2021 streaming strategy. This is a good one. 🎥.

    Links:

    • Christina Lauren⁷ ᴮᴱ on Twitter: "ok I’m really curious - how do you write? (also no wiseass keyboard gifs, ya jags) https://t.co/BPwL1NFted" / Twitter
  • Guy Fieri, Flavortown Mayor, Raises $21.5 Million for Workers: Bloomberg 50 2020 - Bloomberg
  • Golden Retriever with Guy Fieri
  • The PlayStation 5 vs. the Xbox Series X and Series S | Engadget
  • Apple MacBook Air with M1 review: new chip, no problem - The Verge
  • Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo | AppleInsider
  • Apple (AAPL) Preps Next Mac Chips With Aim to Outclass Highest-End PCs - Bloomberg
  • Apple officially announces AirPods Max: Here are the features - 9to5Mac
  • Noise. Cancelled. Beoplay H95 - ANC headphones | B&O
  • Cosm – Office Chairs – Herman Miller
  • Warner Bros. Smashes Box Office Windows, Will Send Entire 2021 Slate to HBO Max and Theaters | Hollywood Reporter
  • Upgrade #329: The Stale Hot Dog Industry - Relay FM
  • Jimmy Butler's coffee shop in bubble has led to dreams of running cafe - Insider
  • Jimmy Butler is the most interesting man in the NBA - Sports Illustrated
  • 2 hr 2 min
  • Episode 257: Buy Nice or Buy Twice

    How’s the weather in Yountville this time of year?

    This week: washing dishes is as easy as 1-2-3, picking an espresso machine for all of you but mostly me, and home audio upgrades for boomier Bublé around the Christmas tree. 🎄.

    Links:

    • Hunter Owens on Twitter: "what california restaurant would politician you be caught hypocritically eating at?" / Twitter
  • Richie Nakano on Twitter: "What’s the proper order for unloading the dishwasher? https://t.co/gAOykoSBej" / Twitter
  • Glen on Twitter: "@CookingIssues @linecook All hail the glory of third rack dishwashers! Down with utensil tray tyranny! https://t.co/D2tzS2ZPON" / Twitter
  • Profitec Pro 500 PID Espresso Machine - Whole Latte Love
  • Eureka Mignon Specialita Espresso Grinder | Seattle Coffee Gear
  • Large Espresso Puck and Questionable Tie Photo
  • Speaker Sampler - playlist by thousandths | Spotify
  • Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug Black WSP090 - Best Buy
  • Amazon.com: GIFZES Dosing Cup, Stainless Steel Coffee Dosing Cup Powder Feeder Part for 58mm Espresso Machine Diy Tools Stainless Steel: Kitchen & Dining
  • 1 hr 39 min
  • Episode 256: Stereo Pairs

    Capitalism is a fickle beast. Sure it’s why a health emergency can bankrupt a family, but sometimes Apple will only charge you 6x what something should cost instead of 12. So there’s that.

    This week: beefy camera bumps, mid-Atlantic coffee chain merch, and your hosts’ surprisingly diametrically opposed takes on Apple’s new app store commission scheme. Email [email protected] to let us know who is right. 🍎.

    Links:

    • Ken Jennings on Twitter: "I’ll probably get whichever vaccine has the funnier Super Bowl ad." / Twitter
  • Dunkin' Merch
  • DRINK CUP SHOES - In-N-Out Company Store
  • Amazon.com: OVEKI Kitchen Timer, Magnetic Countdown LED Digital Timer,Twist One Button Operation for Teacher Kids and Elderly,for Classroom Home Work Fitness: Kitchen & Dining
  • 3-in-1 Wireless MagSafe Charger for iPhone 12 | Belkin
  • Apple announces App Store Small Business Program - Apple
  • Spirit Works | California Distillery from Grain to Glass
  • Amazon.com: glacio Ice Cube Molds - Jumbo Square Cube Tray with Lid and 2 Large Sphere Molds: Kitchen & Dining
  • 1 hr 46 min
  • Episode 255: Onward and Sideways

    It’s time to settle the age old question of the what the correct viewing order is for newcomers to the Star Wars films.

    The definitive answer is: Episode 4, Episode 5, The Lion King because Han Solo played Mufasa, the Clone Wars, the one with BB-8 bein’ all cute, and then maybe the one where Buzz Lightyear had a cameo in it.

    This week: corporate money in elections, more on Apple TV+’s Theodore Lasso, and an exciting, much overdue product discontinuation. 🇺🇸 .

    Links:

    • Trader Joe's to beDiscontinued on Instagram: “This rotten orange is soon to be discontinued!! 🎉🍾 #traderjoes #traderjoeslist #traderjoeshaul #traderjoescandy #traderjoesfinds #tjtbd…”
  • Micah Cohen on Twitter: "Who wore it better? https://t.co/OI18b9CqAm" / Twitter
  • Cute Star Wars Video
  • Dolby turns Lenovo laptops and Yoga Books into mobile home theaters | Digital Trends
  • Mac - Apple
  • 44mm Black Leather Link - M/L - Apple
  • 1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 254: Candy Exurbs

    Quiet week. Certainly there was nothing anyone should have remembered in November. Wait, why is everyone wearing a sticker...

    This week: seven year old Carlos' pragmatic approach to Halloween, Still or Sparkling with Ted Lasso, and Price is Right rules on wool runner crab t-shirts. 🦀 .

    Links:

    • It's back! After a prolonged, worrisome absence, Garlic Naan has returned to the freezer aisle ☺️ : traderjoes
  • Tesla officially increases price of its Full Self-Driving Kickstarter campaign to $10,000 - Electrek
  • Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta's performance from the sky with scary near-miss - Electrek
  • Julie on Twitter: "@CaseyExplosion https://t.co/aO7OG6WooJ" / Twitter
  • Pandora is the first third-party music app to work on Apple's HomePod | Engadget
  • Apple to Start Intel Breakup Next Week With New Mac Laptops - Bloomberg
  • Mark Gurman on Twitter: "What I’m watching for with Apple Silicon Macs: if they will offer multiple processor speed, graphics chips, and RAM options like they do with Intel Macs — or if it will be all standardized like iPhones and iPads. I’d guess CPU and GPU won’t be customizable, but perhaps RAM will." / Twitter
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple
  • Amazon.com: EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump, Digital Tire Inflator: Automotive
  • 1 hr 13 min

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