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Jan 2021
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335: Repudiation of a Decade

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If reports are to be believed, 2021 is shaping up to be a year where the Mac takes two steps forward--but only after taking one step back. We analyze the rumors of new MacBook Pros, iMacs, and Mac Pros. A new Apple display? The death of the Touch Bar? Magsafe returns to the Mac? Is it 2015 again or are we just dreaming?

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TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable
Apple again extends Apple TV+ free trials, subscribers now get free access until July 2021 - 9to5Mac
Ted Lasso Season 2 is officially in production – Apple TV on Twitter
Apple Plans Podcasting Subscription Service in Threat to Spotify — The Information
Apple Developing Podcast Subscription Service to Better Compete With Spotify - MacRumors
Apple Mulls Podcast Subscription Service to Chase Spotify - Bloomberg
Spotify's big bet on podcasts is failing, Citi says – CNBC
Public media owners agree to sell Pocket Casts podcast platform | Current
MacBook Pros With MagSafe Return in the Works - Bloomberg
2021 MacBook Pro Rumored to Feature More Ports: Here's a Look at What Previous Models Offered - MacRumors
It’s time for the Mac to undergo a product-design renaissance | Macworld
Apple Plans Redesigned iMac, New Mac Pro, Smaller Mac Pro, Cheaper Monitor - Bloomberg
Upgrade #237: New iMacs, iPads, and the 2019 March Event Draft - Relay FM
20 Macs for 2020: #8 – Power Mac G4 Cube – Six Colors
Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable
Logitech MX ERGO Advanced Wireless Trackball with Tilt Plate
Wacom Intuos Pro: creative pen tablet | Wacom
M1 Mac external display workaround walkthrough - 9to5Mac
SoundBot SB510 HD Water Resistant Bluetooth 3.0 Shower Speaker – Amazon
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