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    #459: A Train You're Never Getting Off

    July 19th, 2023 · 74 minutes

    Stephen is facing several dilemmas in his computing life, Myke insists that map size is related to the interestingness of a city and Federico has a HomePod mini just for himself.

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    Links and Show Notes

    The true potential of Lil' Widgy
    Ridiculous Fishing EX on the App Store
    WWDC 2023: Apple Design Awards: The AppStories Interviews
    The Case for Videogame and App Preservation - MacStories
    Meta confirms it is blocking EU-based users from accessing Threads via VPN | TechCrunch
    @threadsapp • ICYMI: We’re working toward making Threads compatible with ActivityPub
    Introducing Threads, an App for Sharing with Text built by Instagram | Instagram for Creators
    Review: Beats Studio Pro are here, and they make AirPods Max impossible to recommend (for now) - 9to5Mac
    Beats By Dr. Dre Beats Studio Pro - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-The-Ear Headphones - Sandstone - Big Apple Buddy
    Federico Viticci: "This is what Peak Portability Looks Like"
    AppStories+
    Amazon.com: PlusAcc for HomePod Mini Battery Base
    Amazon.com: Madatop Stand for Homepod Mini
    Welcome to the Wild World of HomePod mini Stands – 512 Pixels
    Relay FM (@_relayfm) • Instagram
    iOS 17: How to download and use offline maps with Apple Maps - 9to5Mac
    People Have Begun to Love Apple’s Most Hated Product - WSJ
    Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - Anker
    An In-Depth Look at StandBy and the StandBy Chargers We Recommend - MacStories
    iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max 2022 Leather Skin Decal - Etsy
    Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site
    Material Dock – Studio Neat
    Magnetic Phone Accessories | MagBak