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Down the chimney comes Tim Goodman, reuniting with Jason to discuss his super-secret insider TV reviews, streaming's influence in the rise of international TV here in the U.S., and Jason's top TV shows of the year.

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Jason mentioned: Shogun (Hulu), Dark Matter (Apple TV+), Bad Monkey (Apple TV+), Hacks (Max), Slow Horses (Apple TV+), Silo (Apple TV+), Shoresy (Hulu), Masters of the Air (Apple TV+), The Diplomat (Netflix), and A Man on the Inside (Netflix).

Tim Mentioned: Black Doves (Netflix), Giri/Haji (Netflix), Moving (Hulu), House of Ninjas (Netflix), A Shop For Killers (Hulu), The Frog (Netflix), Kleo (Netflix), and Black Twitter: A Peoplpe's History (Hulu).

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In this festive special, Kerry revisits the books she read in 2024, shares her To Be Read list for next year, and talks about her Yearly Themes.

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Yearly Themes — Cortex

HMD Barbie™ Phone

Logging Off Club by Adele Zeynep Walton

You Don't Need a Smartphone by August Lamm

The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley

Lost Cat by Mary Gaitskill

The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella

Open by Andre Agassi

This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes

Emily Henry books

We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

The White Album by Joan Didion

Maggie Rogers' essay on Joan Didion

The Wedding People by Alison Espach

Piglet by Lottie Hazell

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Bunny by Mona Awad

Goodlord by Ella Frears

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

The Signalman by Charles Dickens

The Serpent and the Wings of Night

If Only by Vigdis Hjorth

A Year of Nothing by Emma Gannon

Subtitle: The 2024 Upgrade Holiday Special

To celebrate the season we discuss Christmas lights, tech gifts, favorite holiday food items, holiday TV and movies, and answer some holiday-themed listener questions. Happy holidays to all Upgradians!

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Myke:

• Racing Sim Setup for F1 games
• M4 Pro Mac mini (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 10GB Ethernet, Two Studio Displays)
• PlayStation 5 Pro 30th anniversary edition
• Remarkable Paper Pro
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Jason:

• Retro arcade cabinet (Dream Arcades, Arcade1Up, Xgaming)
• Sony BRAVIA XR A95L 77 inch QD-OLED 4K HDR Smart TV
  
• Litter Robot 4
• A proper set of reliable video cameras for the outside of my house
• A robot mop, probably

Final food tier list

• S – Roast Potatoes, Chocolate, Ginger snaps/Gingerbread
• A – Mashed Potatoes, Brussels sprouts, Stuffing, Pigs in blankets, Pumpkin/Sweet Potato Pie
• B – Turkey, Maple glazed parsnips and carrots
• C – Roast Beef, Ham, Egg Nog
• D – Candied Yams
• F – Green bean casserole, Aspic

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• Jason: A Charlie Brown Christmas
  
• Myke: Home Alone 2
  
• Jason: Miracle on 34th Street
  
• Myke: Die Hard
  
• Jason: Elf
  
• Myke: Frozen
  
• Jason: Duck Soup
  
• Myke: Jingle All the Way
  
• Jason: Doctor Who: “Last Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol”
  
• Myke: The Bear: “Fishes”
  
• Jason: Muppets Christmas Carol
  
• Myke: Love, Actually
  

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Incomparable Game Show 245: Mind Meld (with Nog)

A Marshmallow World - Wikipedia

Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year.

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Daring Fireball: Blackmagic Design Now Taking Pre-Orders for Vision-Pro–Optimized Immersive Camera

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on Steam

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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John has a new project and Merlin has a new Thought Technology.

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In Follow-Up, listeners share advice on avoiding YouTube spoilers and John figures out why his brain thought "safflower."

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The Sinking of Britannic - Titanic's Forgotten Sister Ship - YouTube

John's new washing machine: LG WT7900HBA

Bartleby (1969)

Dune: Prophecy

Dune (1984)

Dune (2021)

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Jessica Barden

Travis Fimmel

Charlie Hunnam

Can AI help make up for the fact that you forgot to set up the family Christmas card? Maybe someday.

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In the second of a multi-part series sharing the apps that we use to develop software, we discuss the tools we use to enhance the iOS Simulator, make the most of on-device testing, and manage our code in source control.

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Source

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Subtitle: The Year of John Ternus

The guys revisit the biggest stories of year, ranking each month on the most scientific scale known to humankind.

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Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 - Apple

Joanna Stern's Vision Pro Demo

Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission - 9to5Mac

Apple Details How It Plans to Comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act - MacStories

How I Modded My iPad Pro with a Screen Protector, iPhone Holder, and Magnetic Stereo Speakers - MacStories

Mac at 40 Archives — 512 Pixels

Even After 40 Years, the Macintosh's Spirit is the Same — 512 Pixels

Apple Closing Its Infinite Loop Store — 512 Pixels

Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U] - 9to5Mac

Apple to Sell Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature - Bloomberg

Myke Hurley | Quite the day so far. | Instagram

Apple made an AI image tool that lets you make edits by describing them - The Verge

Apple joins AI fray with release of model framework - The Verge

Apple’s decision to drop iPhone web apps comes under scrutiny in the EU - The Verge

Apple to Wind Down Electric Car Effort After Decadelong Odyssey - Bloomberg

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 17.4 with Major Safari and App Store Changes in the EU, Transcripts for Podcasts, New Emoji, and More - MacStories

The European Commission Fines Apple Over €1.8 Billion - MacStories

The App Store, Spotify, and Europe’s thriving digital music market - Apple

Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change - 9to5Mac

Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories

MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories

MacBook Air Updated with M3 — 512 Pixels

The MacBook Air’s wedge is truly gone — and I miss it already - The Verge

The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped — 512 Pixels

Defending the Jonathan — 512 Pixels

Apple Releases Spatial Personas Betas to visionOS 1.1 Users - MacStories

Automattic Acquires Messaging Integrator Beeper - MacStories

Delta - Game Emulator on the App Store

Third-party iPhone app store AltStore PAL is now live in Europe - The Verge

Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near - 9to5Mac

Schiller doesn't know whether the App Store is profitable; no notes – 9to5mac

Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5Mac

App Store Archives - 9to5Mac

Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation - 9to5Mac

Apple’s Next CEO: List of Apple Insiders Who Could Succeed Tim Cook - Bloomberg

Apple Announces New 11" and 13" iPad Pros - MacStories

Apple Expands the iPad Air Lineup - MacStories

Apple Reveals New Keyboards and the Apple Pencil Pro - MacStories

Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories

Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories

Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories

Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple

Apple Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day with a Preview of OS Features Coming Later This Year - MacStories

Apple elaborates on iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos - 9to5Mac

How We're Trying to Protect MacStories from AI Bots and Web Crawlers – And How You Can, Too - MacStories

EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms - 9to5Mac

NPC: Next Portable Console - MacStories

AI Companies Need to Be Regulated: An Open Letter to the U.S. Congress and European Parliament - MacStories

Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny - The Verge

OpenAI aims to attract more investment by removing 'AGI' clause with Microsoft, FT reports | Reuters

Withholding Apple Intelligence from EU a 'stunning declaration' – 9to5mac

ten. | the movie. - YouTube

Google's Antitrust Loss, Why Apple Doesn't Just Build a Search Engine, and What Comes Next - MacStories

Existential thoughts about Apple’s reliance on Services revenue – Six Colors

iOS 18.1 beta 2 with Apple Intelligence now rolling out to developers - 9to5Mac

Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon

Ticci Tabs on the App Store

Performa Month — 512 Pixels

Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow - The Verge

Apple’s App Store Head to Leave in Reorganization Amid Global Scrutiny - Bloomberg

iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors

Meta Steps Up Pressure on Apple Vision With Orion AR Glasses and Cheaper Quest 3 - Bloomberg

The messy WordPress drama, explained - The Verge

Making a Dent in the Universe — 512 Pixels

After Five Years of Pro iPhones, I'm Going iPhone 16 Plus This Year - MacStories

Croissant: A Beautifully-Designed App for Cross-Posting to Multiple Social Media Accounts - MacStories

M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real - 9to5mac

Apple Announces a Minor Update to the iPad mini - MacStories

iPad mini Review: The Third Place - MacStories

Apple Tweaks EU Core Technology Fee to Avoid Bankrupting Unexpectedly Viral Apps - MacRumors

Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple

Apple Reveals A Partial Timeline for the Rollout of More Apple Intelligence Features - MacStories

Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple

'Ted Lasso' to Return to Apple TV+ as Season Four Allegedly 'Confirmed' - MacRumors

“Submerged” brings immersive narrative to Vision Pro – Six Colors

Apple’s Dan Riccio, Key Executive in Both the Jobs and Cook Eras, to Retire - Bloomberg

Apple now selling top head strap for Apple Vision Pro's Solo Knit band - 9to5Mac

ResMed Kontor Head Strap (Medium/Large) - Apple

Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 With New Apple Intelligence Features - MacRumors

Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2 - MacRumors

Pre-Orders Begin for Book Commemorating Apple Music's 100 Best Albums - MacStories

EU puts iPhone interoperability with watches and headphones on notice - The Verge

Apple debuts The Weeknd’s immersive music experience for Apple Vision Pro - Apple (UK)

WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules - The Verge

MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple

Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more - Apple

His Majesty King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquarters - Apple

Myke Hurley | We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby! | Instagram

Rumors of a foldable iPad, spatial computing on the Mac, how often we use Street View-like features, and the iOS 18 features we've turned off.

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We have industry news this week, with ownership changes of a nib maker and a retail store. Brad also stays on his Diamine Inkvent kick, and both he and Myke share their favorite basic stationery items.

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Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2024 **SPOILERS** : r/fountainpens

Benu Daily Mate Fountain Pens -- Pen Chalet

New Milestone: Schneider Schreibgeräte acquires renowned company Peter Bock AG. - Press releases

Schneider Fountain Pens | Cult Pens

Writeside Holdings Acquires Iconic Fahrney’s Pens — Writeside Holdings

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David & Mike catch up with listener feedback regarding the use of AI, reading workflows, anxious parenting, and what the heck even is a sabbatical.

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Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick

Time Timer | Visual Timers For Time Management

ADHD Gift Guide 2024: 30 Dopamine-Friendly Gifts

Ethan Mollick | Substack

Readwise Reader

Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Obsidian Web Clipper

Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves

Book Series: The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Shortform | The World's Best Book Summaries

Bookworm | Podcast Book Club

Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton

211: Anti-Time Management by Richie Norton | Bookworm

Hell Yeah or No | Derek Sivers

What I’m doing now | Derek Sivers

What I’m Doing Now | MacSparky

Myke prepares the way for a big arrival (including of many Upgrade guest hosts), we're deeply puzzled by reports of a large folding Apple device, and Myke gets out the conspiracy yarn regarding what Tim Cook is up to in the United Kingdom.

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Baby Hurley! – Myke Hurley – Instagram

iOS 18.2/macOS 15.2 Review: Picture not so perfect? – Six Colors

Mango Baby: Newborn Tracker with Siri Shortcuts

Appearance: Apple Intelligence’s generic humans – Six Colors

Report: Apple to Stop Selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in EU This Month - MacRumors

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BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline - BBC News

The Upgrade Episode 600 Draft of the Ages

ChatGPT Won't Say Certain Names and No One Seems To Know Why - Newsweek

Apple’s new Messages features are great, but the notifications are overwhelming – Six Colors

Apple expands U.K. investment and doubles local engineering teams - Apple (UK)

Tim and Keir – Instagram

His Majesty King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquarters - Apple

Tim Cook is the latest tech CEO to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago - The Verge

Daring Fireball: The Information Suggests, in an Aside, That Apple Scrapped Work on a Quad-Max/Double-Ultra M-Series Chip

Apple Working on Giant Foldable iPad, Revamped Mouse, Longer-Range AirTag 2 - Bloomberg

Apple Plans Thinner, Foldable iPhones to Revive Growth - WSJ

Report: Apple designing all new Magic Mouse, fixing charge port placement - 9to5Mac

Apple Watch Could Get Blood Pressure Monitoring in 2025 - MacRumors

iOS 18.3 beta 1 now available - 9to5Mac

Carbon Copy Cloner

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Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient.

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BABY HURLEY!

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Cortex #162: 2025 Yearly Themes

Myke's Announcement on Instagram

Finally.

Casey's blog post announcing Erin was pregnant.

Focused #218: Turning Down the Volume, with Stephen Hackett

Stephen's recap of his sabbatical.

How to be a Dad: Oscar Duke

The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Count Down Your Pregnancy Day by Day with Advice from a Team of Experts

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The Birth Of A King: Live In Concert by Tommee Profitt

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The Birth of a King: Live in Concert - Tommee Profitt

Concert video on YouTube.

Next year is all about gadgets strapped to your face made by Google and Samsung. Gemini 2.0 makes its debut.

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For the last episode of 2024, we discuss the roller coaster of a conclusion to the F1 2024 season and review the predictions from the beginning of the year to see just how far off they were.

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Everything you need to know about F1's new Cadillac team - YouTube

Myke chats with Tom & Dan about how their Black Friday promotions went, using VR as a design tool, and then some product recommendations for Myke’s upcoming baby. (!)

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The best tech and streaming gifts for 2024 - The Verge

Gravity Sketch

Apple, Sony Talk PlayStation VR Hand Controller Support for Vision Pro - Bloomberg

Tripp Trapp highchair | Stokke

Jay is gone away again, so Kathy brings in Stephen Hackett as a guest host and they can actually talk about Yearly Themes!

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This week: Myke shares some news, Federico covers iOS 18.2, and Stephen launches a new awards program.

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Myke Hurley | We are so excited to share that we’re having a baby! Our daughter is due in February, and we feel so fortunate that our family is growing. | Instagram

Myke Hurley: "The Meta Ray-Bans now let me choose John Cena as the assistant voice. 10/10 Product of the year." — Bluesky

Kristen Bell told Instagram to ‘get rid of AI’ before she became its official voice - The Verge

WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules - The Verge

WordPress CEO Rage Quits Community Slack After Court Injunction – 404

MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the Year - MacStories

The MacStories Selects 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award - MacStories

Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple

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Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners - Apple

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Magnetic Leather Back – NOMAD

Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and more - Apple

Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2: A Deep Dive into Working with Siri and ChatGPT, Together - MacStories

iOS and iPadOS 18.2: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence - MacStories

A Look at Apple Intelligence's Image Creation Tools — 512 Pixels

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