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#837: Menu Bar Mayhem

February 22, 2026 · 95 minutes

Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.

David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game.

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#591: Find Your Lost Stephen

February 19, 2026 · 77 minutes

Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.

The guys look ahead to Apple's March 4 event, talk through iOS 26.4 Beta 1, and ponder a world where Apple makes an AI-powered pendant.

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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.

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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#113: Just Get an Antenna

February 19, 2026 · 35 minutes

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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#603: Recalibrate the Quality Bar

February 16, 2026 · 102 minutes

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.

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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