Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
Matt finally found a new use for the action button, Niléane is here to fix your Finder, and Chris raises the bar in the challenge in a way no one saw coming.
MacStories Unwind
This week, Federico gets silly with the Vision Pro, and John learns about crypto – typical Unwind stuff.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon share their hopes for the next Siri Remote and recap Apple Original medical drama Berlin ER.
Comfort Zone, Episode 46, ‘Get Off My Turf, Lawley’ Show Notes
Weekly Topics
Other Things Discussed
2FA Code Finder for Raycast
FlohGro on Mastodon
Slamming Into Walls
Aqua Voice
Follow the Hosts
Chris on YouTube
Matt on Birchtree
Niléane on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Comfort Zone on Bluesky
MacStories Unwind, ‘He’s Acting Like a Bird’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Goodwill for Electronics
Picks
Federico’s Pick:
ResMed Kontor Head Strap
Forwardvia
John’s Pick:
Number Go Up by Zeke Faux
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Magic Rays of Light, Episode 166, ‘Siri Remote Wishes and Berlin ER’ Show Notes
Pre-Roll
Apple TV News
Beats Cables
Pill People Have the Power I Beats Cables
Apple Original News
First Look at Smoke
First Look at The Wild Ones
First Look at Margo’s Got Money Troubles
First Look at Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
First Look at Chief of War
MDR Dasher Keyboard Sign Up | Atomic Keyboard
Releases
Extras
Meet four emerging filmmakers bending cultural and creative lines with iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple
Seth Rogen: The Studio, Comedy & Filmmaking | Zane Lowe Interview
A Day Off in LA with David Oyelowo
Your Friends & Neighbors — “”Friendly Fire”“
Carême — First Look
Recap
TV App Highlights
You
Freaky Tales
Neighborhood Watch
Winter Spring Summer or Fall
Death of a Unicorn
The Friend
Sacramento
iHostage
Drop
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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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