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    #295: Leave the Podcast at the Beep

    April 27th, 2020 · 96 minutes

    Our hosts are the target audience for Apple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and we've got their full review. Then we ponder the balance of power between governments and tech giants over COVID-19 Bluetooth tracking.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple and Google Strengthen Privacy of COVID-19 Exposure Notification System, Targeting Next Week for Beta Release - MacRumors
    Bill Gates explains his plan to end the coronavirus pandemic - Vox
    Germany flips to Apple-Google approach on smartphone contact tracing - Reuters
    Apple’s most important role: Keeping privacy at the forefront | Macworld
    HBO Max Sets Official Launch Date – Variety
    NBCUniversal officially enters the streaming wars with Peacock launch - The Verge
    Apple Music Is Now Streaming on Samsung Smart TVs – Variety
    Second report says Apple is in talks with the Pac-12 to bring live sports to Apple TV+ - 9to5Mac
    Conference expects digital giants to bid for media rights – Sports Business Daily
    Apple TV+ orders 'The Shrink Next Door' series starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd, based on podcast of the same name - 9to5Mac
    Apple Aims to Sell Macs With Its Own Chips Starting in 2021 - Bloomberg
    Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro review: Living the dream - Six Colors
    Myke's Current iPad Pro Set Up
    Roost Laptop Stand – Amazon
    Nulaxy Laptop Stand – Amazon
    Dygma Raise
    Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Designed for Comfort and Precision
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