Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
Chris has a first look at a new iPad stand, Matt is ready to drop out and have some fun, and a our Coldplay challenges pushes some of the gang to their limits.
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico questions my character before discovering the joy of audiobooks, while I have been listening to more podcasts and have a question for listeners about which TV show he should watch next.
Magic Rays of Light
Devon and Jonathan highlight the premiere of German-language medical drama Berlin ER and go immersive arctic surfing on Apple Vision Pro.
Comfort Zone, Episode 38, ‘The Son of a U.S. Something-or-Other’ Show Notes
Weekly Topics
Other Things Discussed
Paul F. Tompkins on Make Some Noise
Christmas Lights by Coldplay (YouTube)
The Scientist by Coldplay (on YouTube)
MacStories Unwind, ‘A Question of Character’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Unplugged Segment
Federico digs into John’s history as a sports fan.
Picks
Federico’s Pick:
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick
Audiobook version
Audiobook on Audible
Apple Books
Digital
Kindle
Apple Books
John’s Pick:
Channels with Peter Kafka
Which should I watch:
Day of the Jackal
Apple Cider Vinegar
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Magic Rays of Light, Episode 158, ‘Berlin ER and Immersive Arctic Surfing’ Show Notes
Guest Co-Host: Jonathan Reed
Pre-Roll: Kids’ Screen Time
Highlight
tvOS, visionOS, and iOS Betas
Vision Pro to Gain Apple Intelligence, Spatial Gallery App, and Companion iPhone App
Recipes Are Coming to Apple’s News+ Service
Apple Intelligence to Expand to New Languages, the EU, and Vision Pro in April
Releases
Extras
Severance x JEOPARDY!
Severance — Inside the Episode 206: “”Attila”“
Getting Severed From Parents’ Car Insurance | State Farm
Severance — Music To Refine To feat. ODESZA
The Gorge — Friendship Quiz with Miles Teller & Anya Taylor-Joy
Ten Gorgeous Gorges You Can Actually Visit
Immersive Recap
TV App Highlights
La Cocina
A Complete Unknown
Presence
Nickel Boys
Up Next
Conclave
50th Monologue – SNL50 (360°)
Weekend Update: SNL’s 50th Anniversary – SNL50 (360°)
Debbie Downer: Bar – SNL50 (360°)
Running Point
MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Ruminate, Comfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.
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