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

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.

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Insomniac hack files leak news on Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, and more - Polygon

Insomniac Games ransomware breach reveals Wolverine and new Spider-Man details - The Verge

Sony's game plans leaked online by hackers - Bloomberg News | Reuters

Why the Apple Watch is being banned — and how Apple can avoid it - The Verge

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!

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Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight - The Verge

Interview: Epic CEO Tim Sweeney after his Google antitrust win - The Verge

20 things we learned from the Epic v. Google trial - The Verge

The best emails from the Apple vs. Epic trial

Beeper Mini’s iMessage fight with Apple is about platforms, protocols, and power - The Verge

Apple responds to Beeper’s iMessage for Android: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ - The Verge

Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app - The Verge

Beeper’s iMessage app for Android is back — but it’s a downgrade - The Verge

E3 is canceled forever - Polygon

E3 is officially dead, ESA says, ending years of attempts to revive it - The Washington Post

The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android - iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer!

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A federal TikTok ban appears doomed by Montana ruling - POLITICO

Spotify’s not going for Pulitzers anymore - The Verge

Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications - US senator | Reuters

Here's a Warrant Showing the U.S. Government is Monitoring Push Notifications

Apple Set to Avoid EU Crackdown Over iMessage Service - Bloomberg

How Beeper Mini Works - Beeper Blog

Beeper reverse-engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users | TechCrunch

Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android - The Verge

Fallout - Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube

Amazon Fallout series trailer takes us to the Wasteland of Los Angeles - Polygon

Plagiarism and You(Tube) - YouTube

A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay!

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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao must stay in US for time being, judge says | Reuters

YouTube’s Playables games are now available for Premium subscribers - The Verge

I played every Netflix game: What the hell is going on?

Amazon is getting rid of its gaming content channel amid larger games layoffs - The Verge

TikTok has quietly added over half a dozen mini-games into its app - The Verge

Amazon’s Q AI assistant lets users ask questions about their company’s data - The Verge

Apple Music Replay is back — and it’s still mostly a web experience - The Verge

Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday.

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Sam Altman is still trying to return as OpenAI CEO - The Verge

Sam Altman fired as CEO of OpenAI - The Verge

Sam Altman is back, so what’s next for OpenAI and ChatGPT? - The Verge

Everything You Need to Know About the Ridiculously Chaotic 'Coup,' Implosion, and Counter-Revolution at OpenAI

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations - The New York Times

Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED.

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The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

New models and developer products announced at DevDay

Introducing Humane Ai Pin on Vimeo

Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable - The Verge

Introducing Steam Deck OLED

Steam Deck OLED review: much more than a screen improvement - Polygon

Steam Deck OLED review: better, not faster - The Verge

Steam Deck OLED Review - OMG - YouTube

Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie!

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The OpenAI Keynote – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

5 Key Updates in GPT-4 Turbo, OpenAI’s Newest Model | WIRED

OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge

OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge

OpenAI turbocharges GPT-4 and makes it cheaper - The Verge

Nintendo is developing a Legend of Zelda live-action movie - Polygon

Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie - The Verge

The Princess Bride (Encore)

It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them.

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Why are Apple’s M3 Pro and Max configuration options so weird? - The Verge

Goodbye, Touch Bar, you held incredible promise - The Verge

HBO Bosses Used ‘Secret’ Fake Accounts to Troll TV Critics

The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident.

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Apple plans ‘Scary Fast’ product event just before Halloween - The Verge

Apple may launch a new 24-inch M3 iMac and new MacBook Pros in October - The Verge

Apple’s future AirPods roadmap just leaked, and big changes are coming - The Verge

SSSniperwolf and Jacksfilms doxxing accusations, explained - Polygon

This week we're discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil's role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max!

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The Apple Pencil lineup is finally as confusing as the iPad lineup - 9to5Mac

So Apple did release a new iPad — but it's not that exciting | Mashable

Cheaper New Entry-Level Apple Pencil Gets USB-C, Cuts Pressure Sensitivity - CNET

Apple Pencil joins the iPad confusion zone - The Verge

What to expect amid the bevy of conflicting iPad rumors | Ars Technica

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review: A17 Pro, 5x telephoto, and titanium - The Verge

The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years - The Verge