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#555: 1212
February 19, 2026 · 61 minutes
Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
Google reveals the Pixel 10a. Flo uses Gemini's music-making abilities to help recruit bands for the Warped Tour.
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The Pen Addict
#704: Why Does Everything Need Four Names
February 19, 2026 · 48 minutes
Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.
Which product has sold more globally, the Pilot FriXion, or the Pilot G2? If I’m asking this question, then you won’t be surprised at the answer. We dig in to all things Pilot this week, with a dash of Kaweco and uniball, plus Brad’s Analog Defaults.
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Downstream
#113: Just Get an Antenna
February 19, 2026 · 35 minutes
Hosted by Jason Snell.
Hosted by Jason Snell.
Main Street goes bust, the Super Bowl soars, the Winter Olympics rule, and the Great Rebundling proceeds apace. Plus: our TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Big changes at Disney, and the lastest on WBD/Netflix/Paramount.]
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Clockwise
#644: I Saw 'The Dark Knight,' Right?
February 18, 2026 · 29 minutes
Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.
Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.
Whether we'd wear an Apple AI pendant, the vintage tech bringing us joy, how we feel about AI-generated playlists, and whether to buy an M4 Mac mini before the Apple event.
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Upgrade
#603: Recalibrate the Quality Bar
February 16, 2026 · 102 minutes
Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.
We discuss Apple's struggles to ship an upgraded Apple Intelligence, prepare for a March 4 product announcement, and explain Apple TV going all in on "Severance." Also, Jason answers your (many!) curling questions!
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Cortex
#176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace
February 16, 2026 · 54 minutes
Hosted by Myke Hurley.
Hosted by Myke Hurley.
Myke talks to Becca Farsace about beginning her life as an independent creator—shaping a new workflow, making videos on her own terms, and carrying lessons from her years at The Verge into this next chapter.
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Mac Power Users
#836: Welcome, Stephen
February 15, 2026 · 96 minutes
Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.
Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.
David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes!
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Reconcilable Differences
#280: How Dangerous I Can Be
February 12, 2026 · 106 minutes
Hosted by Merlin Mann and John Siracusa.
Hosted by Merlin Mann and John Siracusa.
John explores how to repurpose an extra hole.
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