Dec 2023

470: Terminated

On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!

2 h

Dec 2023

469: Very Large Online Problems

A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S.

46m 29s

Dec 2023

468: This One Was Epic

We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time!

58m 12s

Jan 2025

546: Headline Snob

Bonnets off to the BBC, the trouble with headlines, Socrates on mountain skis, some slight existential dread about Mac software, irrational love of old computers, Apple's smart home strategy for 2025, and the long wait for some AI features.

1h 35m

Feb 2016

77: I Don't Know Why You'd Call Them Friends

Jason and Myke lightly cover Apple’s beef with the FBI, Myke gets excited by new phones at Mobile World Congress, Jason grapples with making his home smarter. And of course there’s follow-up about pizza and “Back to the Future”—that’s how it works.

1h 29m

Jun 2016

173: A Series of Heartbreaking Rejections

<ul> <li>Follow-up:<ul> <li><a href="http://www.imore.com/no-apple-display-integrated-gpu-wwdc">No 5K Monitor at WWDC</a></li> <li>iPhone "7" & SE: Third Time's a Charm</li> <li><a href="https://itunespartner.apple.com/en/apps/faq/In-App%20Purchases_Auto-Renewable%20Subscript ... Show More

2h 13m

Apr 2021

424: Ethernet Squid

Pre-show: Read-only Tweetbot WatchConnectivity applicationContext userInfo messages Follow-up: [More] Tesla wheels of shame Belvedere, CA via Alistair Logie AirPods Max warranty repairs (via Harrison Krebs) WWDC 2021 Announced NSRunningApplication Radar Numbers 48190148 25521354 ... Show More

1h 58m

Jan 2019

310: Apple Playstore

SLACCIDENTAL TECH PODCAST SHIRTS!! Order right now or you'll miss it! Orders stop 8 PM Monday evening Follow-up: The Terminator saga continues "Apple One" feedback Instagram, friendstagrams, and spam accounts Google+ Circles John's Internet of Things Smart Outlet² Belkin Wemo Kas ... Show More

2h 2m

Mar 2015

26: Ambushed on a Podcast

Jason and Myke get a little help in discussing Apple's 'Spring Forward' event, including the new MacBook, HBO on Apple TV, and more on the Apple Watch.

1h 51m

Mar 2016

162: iPhone Sorry Erin

<ul> <li>Follow-up:<ul> <li>How many iPad and Mac users also carry iPhones?</li> <li>Why not use <a href="https://developer.apple.com/icloud/">CloudKit</a> or <a href="https://www.backblaze.com/b2/cloud-storage.html">BackBlaze B2</a> for <a href="https://marco.org/2016/03/14/over ... Show More

1h 37m

Dec 2022

512: Owned With a P

<ul> <li>Pre-show: Past-Marco made poor life choices, and today-Marco paid the price</li> <li>Follow-up: <ul> <li>Mastodon instances and federation</li> <li><a href="https://www.hivesocial.app/">Hive Social</a> is going… well, it’s <a href="https://arstechnica.com/i ... Show More

1h 56m

Mar 2017

211: Hardware Mind Virus

Pre-show: Xeon Gold Follow up: Booting APFS Tesla harassment suit Uber, generic trademarks, Lyft, and alternatives Uber is Quietly Terrible for Women & Black People New Business Model, Same Racist Cab Drivers Uber CEO argues with driver Overcast Ads iPhones with USB-C? Lightning ... Show More

1h 58m

89: Garbage Web of Privacy