Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
Niléane has a new webcam, Chris is downing in keyboards, and everyone installs some web-ass web apps.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon share their favorite shows, films, apps, and more of the year. Then, they celebrate the show’s 150th episode by answering questions sent in by listeners and reveal their Christmas gifts for one another.
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2024.
Comfort Zone, Episode 29, ‘I’m Not a Panda Person’ Show Notes
Weekly Topics
Insta360 Link 2C
Keychron Q1 HE
Keychron K2 HE
Nada Panda 65
Other Things Discussed
BusyCal
Niláne’s camera setup Photo 1
Niláne’s camera setup Photo 2
The Continuity Camera and ‘Unlock With Apple Watch’ Conspiracy
Lemokey L4 keyboard
Follow the Hosts
Chris on YouTube
Matt on Birchtree
Niléane on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Bluesky
Magic Rays of Light, Episode 150, ‘2024 In Review and Listener Q&A’ Show Notes
Pre-Roll
iOS and iPadOS 18.2: Everything New Besides Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2: A Deep Dive into Working with Siri and ChatGPT, Together
ActionMode: A Simpler, More Customizable Shortcut to Program Your Action Button
Recap: 2024
Apple TV News
Blackmagic Design URSA Cine Immersive Camera
ResMed Kontor Head Strap
von Holzhausen Carry Sling for Apple Vision Pro
Fitness Wrapped
Apple Original News
First Look at Fountain of Youth
Meet the Artist 2025: Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim on “Deaf President Now!”
Releases
Wild Life: Sharks
Yo Gabba Gabba!
A Carpool Karaoke Christmas
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by Lady Gaga
The Secret Lives of Animals
Adventure: Ice Dive
Apple Music Live: New Year’s Eve
Extras
True to Tone: 2024 Wrap Party
Eva the Owlet Holiday Moon Wish Printable Activity
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!: Tiny Desk Concert
Billie Eilish: Artist of the Year 2024 Live
Recorded on iPhone 16 Pro | Michael Bublé, Carly Pearce “Maybe This Christmas”
Maybe This Christmas by Michael Bublé & Carly Pearce
TV App Highlights
Squid Game
What If…?
Gladiator II
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Nosferatu
Up Next: Christmas Gifts
A Real Pain
Succession
Terrifier 3
Believe Me
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MacStories Unwind, ‘The Best Videogames of 2024’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
The NPC: Next Portable Console Videogame News list on Bluesky
NPC on Bluesky
Picks
Federico’s Picks:
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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Dragon’s Dogma II
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Astro Bot
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Game of the Other Years:GOTOYs:
Dragon Quest XI
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GameCube To Go episode of NPC
John’s Picks:
Balatro
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Peglin
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Dragon’s Dogma II
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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Astro Bot
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GOTOY:
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
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