Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
Matt’s phone is folding more than usual, Niléane has blown up her window management system again, and the whole gang learns about themselves in the challenge.
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico quizzes John about Airbnb’s media event and how it compares to an Apple event, and John shares a superhero TV show and TV deal.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon highlight the premiere of sci-fi series Murderbot, discuss the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on international film productions, and catch up on tons of Apple Original trailers.
Comfort Zone, Episode 49, ‘It’s a French Thing’ Show Notes
Main Topics
Motorola RAZR+
Moom
Supercharge
BetterTouchTool
Other Things Discussed
Schej
Folder Preview
Pinning
Single-Space Challenge: Trying to Manage My macOS Windows All in One Virtual Desktop
Follow the Hosts
Chris on YouTube
Matt on Birchtree
Niléane on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Bluesky
MacStories Unwind, ‘Beverley Hills Blogger: Behind the Scenes at Airbnb’s Media Event and More’ Show Notes
This week, Federico quizzes John about Airbnb’s media event and how it compares to an Apple event, and John shares a superhero TV show and TV deal.
Also available on YouTube here.
Links and Show Notes
John Enters the Influencer Ring at the Airbnb Media Event
Airbnb’s Redesigned App Combines Stays with Services and Unique Experiences
Stay tuned for a special Airbnb interview on AppStories Monday, May 19th.
Picks
John’s Pick:
Daredevil: Born Again
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Magic Rays of Light, Episode 168, ‘Murderbot, Tariffs, and Trailers’ Show Notes
Highlight
Apple TV News
Apple Previews a Wide Range of Upcoming Accessibility Features to Mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Music Haptics Playlists | Apple Music
Dance with Ben • Feat. Dancer Chelsie Hill | Apple Fitness+
Deaf President Now! — An Inside Look
Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy
PXPlay
Apple introduces the 2025 Pride Collection
Trailer Talk
What’s Coming in May 2025
Bono: Stories of Surrender
Stick
Echo Valley
F1
Foundation
Highest 2 Lowest
Apple Original News
Preorder Wolfs on PVOD
First Look at Acapulco Season 4
Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy
F1: The Album on Vinyl, CD, and Casette
Bad Monkey – Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack on Vinyl
Releases
Deaf President Now!
Long Way Home
MLS Match in EA SPORTS FC Mobile Soccer
Extras
There’s More Than One Way to Mother
A Gift for Mom | Shot on iPhone in Spatial Video | Experienced on Apple Vision Pro
Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | “Last Scene” A Film by Kore-eda Hirokazu
Shot on iPhone 16 Pro | Behind the Last Scene
Behind the Scenes with Blackmagic Camera and KoЯn
TV App Highlights
Wick Is Pain
Queen of the Ring
Nonnas
Poker Face
A Minecraft Movie
The Wedding Banquet
Duster
Overcompensating
Bet
The Brutalist
Up Next
Sunrise City by Sub-Radio
Turnstile – Never Enough (Live Debut)
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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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