269: A Beep Beep from Far Away

This week Jason has no power or Internet, so Myke gives him the details about the new AirPods Pro, the first reviews of Apple TV+ shows, iOS 13.2 and a perplexing HomePod software update, and Apple’s rumored reboot of its smart-home initiative. In exchange, Jason fashions a story out of a UPS, a floor lamp, and a cassette player from the 1980s.

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BigBlue 3 USB Ports 28W Solar Charger – Amazon

CyberPower CP685AVRG AVR UPS System – Amazon

Take Control of Photos – Take Control Books

Apple TV+ Review Roundup: Apple's Originals Met with Mixed Reception - MacStories

Lee Pace, Jared Harris to Star in Apple’s Asimov Series ‘Foundation’ – Variety

The Incomparable | Laid a Lot of Foundations (Episode 272)

Apple TV app launches on Amazon Fire TV devices - The Verge

AirPods Pro - Apple

Apple introduces AirPods Pro - Six Colors

AirPods Pro Unboxing & Impressions! - MKBHD - YouTube

AirPods Pro Unboxing and Review! - iJustine - YouTube

Exclusive: Apple planning ‘AirTag’ name for Tile-like tracker accessory - 9to5Mac

Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.2 with New Features, AirPods Pro Support, and HomePod Updates - MacStories

Apple Working on New HomeKit Devices After HomePod, Apple TV - Bloomberg

Accidental Tech Podcast: 349: Formative Tech Dystopia

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