Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, a quick tour of Nintendo’s latest Direct, more details emerge about the Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory, the Steam Machine and other hardware is delayed, Anbernic goes out on a limb, AYANEO steps on a rake, and the Odin 2 rides off into the sunset.
On NPC XL, Federico is choosing between Switch 2 controllers, and Brendon receives an unexpected gift.
Comfort Zone
Matt wants to do an AI check-in, Chris serves a master class on getting started with 3D printing, and Niléane is away, so the dads talk a little Formula 1… just a little.
On Cozy Zone, Chris gets a brand glow up!
MacStories Unwind
This week, Super Bowl traditions, Federico’s very hungry plumber, some High Potential follow-up, and the latest season of Shrinking.
NPC, Episode 67, ‘The RG Vita Is a PSP (and Other Handheld Truths)’ Show Notes
Follow-Up
Nintendo actually showed me the Virtual Boy
Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy is more fun to look at than to play
Stephen Totilo on Bluesky
The Latest Portable Gaming News
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.5.2026
Anbernic Announces RG VITA and RG VITA Pro Handhelds
AYANEO’s Latest QA Slip Means A Free Pocket Air Mini For Buyers
AYN is Sunsetting The Odin 2
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Comfort Zone, Episode 87, ‘I’m Holding Up Poop’ Show Notes
Things Discussed
Two wolves
Claude Code
OpenClaw
Bambu Lab A1 (and A1 mini)
Gridfinity
MakerWorld
Printables
Thangs
Cozy Zone
For even more from the Comfort Zone crew, you can subscribe to Cozy Zone. Cozy Zone is a weekly bonus episode of Comfort Zone where Matt, Niléane, and Chris invite listeners to join them in the Cozy Zone where they’ll cover extra topics, invent wilder challenges and games, and share all their great (and not so great) takes on tech. You can subscribe to Cozy Zone for $5 per month here or $50 per year here.
MacStories Unwind, ‘Pizza, Marmalade Mysteries, and a Hulu Hack’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Super Bowl LX
High Potential
‘High Potential’ Season 2 Ratings Hit Their Highest Level So Far
Unwind Deal
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Marvel’s epic martial arts adventure introducing a new hero is a steal at $4.99.
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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, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything 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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