276: It’s Always the Chips

How is Apple TV+ like a bicycle? Is the Mac Pro made in the USA? Why can you play Apple Podcasts from the Amazon Echo? This week Jason and Myke answer these questions, and ponder the negative reaction from some pro users to the price of the Mac Pro.

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Give your nominations for the 2019 Upgradies!

New Netflix Original to Tell the Story of Spotify’s Creation – Variety

‘Little America’ Officially Renewed For Season 2 By Apple Ahead Of Premiere – Deadline

Apple News confirms ABC News partnership for presidential election coverage [U] - 9to5Mac

ABC News, Apple News Strike Election Coverage Content Alliance – Variety

The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 271, With Special Guest Jason Snell

New Mac Pro Deliveries Begin, European Orders 'Assembled in China' - MacRumors

Le Mac Pro est arrivé (de Chine) chez un client français | MacGeneration

The Mac "Pro" - Pilky.me

iMac Pro Works With Apple's New Pro Display XDR, But Limited to 5K Resolution - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter - Relay FM

You can now ask Alexa to play Apple Podcasts on Amazon Echo speakers - 9to5Mac

iPad Pro does drive the Pro Display XDR – Jonathan Morrison