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Countdown to excitement! Every week Christina Warren, Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort have accelerated geek conversation. Tech, comics, movies, games and books, no galaxy is off limits! Hosted by Christina Warren, Brianna Wu, and Simone De Rochefort.

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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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Guest Starring:

Morry Kolman

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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

Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Plus, Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15. But that’s not really why you’re here, is it?

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It’s Apple Week! Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity and talk about a Bloomberg article on the rise and fall of FaZE Clan.

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The Verge
Apple’s USB-C AirPods Pro will support lossless audio with the Vision Pro - The Verge
Apple’s first ‘carbon neutral’ products are a red herring - The Verge
Unity's new fees leave game developers fuming
Why Unity's New Install Fees Are Spurring Massive Backlash Among Game Developers - IGN
Unity plan pricing and packaging updates | Unity Blog
FaZe Clan Went From Cool Kids to Penny Stock; Now Its CEO Is Out - Bloomberg

This episode things are getting heated. Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive… data leak. It’s finally bad! Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert after a weekend trapped in the mud.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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Baldur’s Gate 3 will defy everyone’s wishes, make characters less horny - The Verge
It's Official: Baldur's Gate 3 Companions Are Too Randy Because Of A Bug
Maker of ‘smart’ chastity cage left users’ emails, passwords, and locations exposed | TechCrunch
Hacker exploits smart chastity belt bug to hold penises hostage
Burning Man's Fyre Fest Moment Is Coming to a Close
The Burning Man Fiasco Is the Ultimate Tech Culture Clash | WIRED
Burning Man 2023 Ebola, Weather Fake News Spread as Festival Ends

The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Plus, will there be a new button on the Pro and Pro Max? Or should I say, the Ultra? Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead. We certainly have thoughts about the rise of Discord and the DMs for chatting.

This episode of Rocket is sponsored by:

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Apple’s September iPhone event: how to watch and what to expect - The Verge
Base iPhone 15 models could come with the Dynamic Island - The Verge
Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
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