Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
In this very special episode, the gang makes their “Pro” and “Pro Max” predictions for tech in 2025 and oh my, does it get wild! Who’s best clued into the tech coming this year? Who is just wish-casting their way to third place? We’ll have to wait to find out.
NPC: Next Portable Console
On this special edition of NPC, Federico, John, and Brendon react to Nintendo’s video announcement about the Switch 2, dig through every detail of the video for clues, and consider how things are likely to play out in the coming months.
MacStories Unwind
This week, John judges Southerners’ handling of snow, Federico is a game streaming convert, and John has a new favorite series about the Troubles in Ireland. Plus, we found a great deal on a favorite sitcom.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon share their favorite announcements from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and recap the second season of Bad Sisters.
Comfort Zone, Episode 32, ‘The Opposite of Snow Leopard’ Show Notes
”## Weekly Topics
– Nothing, just 2025 predictions!
Other Things Discussed
MacStories left Meta platforms
Niléane’s reporting from last year about Meta’s moderation failings
DLC podcast
Follow the Hosts
Chris on YouTube
Matt on Birchtree
Niléane on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Bluesky”
NPC, Episode 18, ‘Nintendo Switch 2: Reactions and First Theories’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Reactions
Nintendo Switch 2 – First Look Trailer
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced, releasing 2025
GameCube Keyboard Controller
GameCube Accessories
Magic Rays of Light, Episode 152, ‘CES 2025 and Bad Sisters’ Show Notes
Give to the Red Cross California Wildfires Response
Highlight
Main Topic
CES Is A Lot: A Gadget Roundup
Hisense TriChroma LED TV
LG G5
Panasonic Z95B
Apple Television could be the antidote for these disturbing TV trends | 9to5Mac
VLC AI Subtitling
Roborock Saros Z70
Schlage Sense Pro
Tapo AI Analysis
Caséta Shades
Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300
ThirdReality MK1 Magic Keyboard
Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush
Willo® AutoFlo+ Fully Automated Kids Toothbrush
MCON
Belkin Stage PowerGrip
Nékojita FuFu
Soliddd Vision
Trailer Talk
Prime Target
Eva the Owlet — Season 2
Mythic Quest Season 4
Onside: Major League Soccer
Releases
Recap
TV App Highlights
My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
Red Rooms
Up Next
Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | Chinese New Year – I Made a Mixtape for You
Queer
Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | Chinese New Year – Making of I Made a Mixtape for You
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MacStories Unwind, ‘Trying to Reach All the Senses’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Unplugged Segment:
– The South and snow
– This video captures it well
Picks
Federico’s Pick:
GeForce NOW
John’s Pick:
Trailer
The book
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week
How I Met Your Mother TV series bundle
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