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    #155: We're All From Rocket Now

    December 29th, 2017 · 60 minutes

    This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone, and we talk about our best games of 2017.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Brianna Wu on Twitter: "Update: Two weeks ago, jerkface was driving recklessly, illegally passed in a single lane, and smashed into the rear of my 981 because he wa… https://t.co/1fT2iyvQkD"
    Christina Warren on Instagram: “I found my OG copy of Earthbound in my parents basement.” • Instagram
    SIMONE'S Top 5 Games of 2017! - YouTube
    Apple faces multiple lawsuits after admitting to slowing down iPhones as their batteries age - The Verge
    Was it really necessary for Apple to slow down old iPhones? - The Verge
    Why Apple slows down old iPhones to save your battery | iMore
    Confessions of a Digital Nazi Hunter - The New York Times
    Facebook Thinks Saying "Men Are Trash" Is Hate Speech
    Bono Is Sad Men Have No Outlet For Their Anger Now That They Let Women Make Music