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Aug 2020
19m 38s

Tue. 08/04 – Last Hurrah? iMacs Get A Ma...

Brian McCullough
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Last hurrah? Intel iMacs get a major update. The TikTok, Microsoft, Trump situation can only be described as nuts-o-butts-o. Looks like Garmin paid the ransom. Why xCloud is launching soon on Android but not on iOS. And get ready for games to get more expensive with the next generation consoles. Sponsors: DoubleUp.agency Discover.bot/podcast Links: Ap ... Show More
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