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A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

A slow week in Apple news as we wait for WWDC to begin on Monday, June 8th! Apple is seeking a Supreme Court review of the Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features utilizing Apple Intelligence. And Apple TV used an iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast a MLS match! Apple's Watch and health efforts need reboot to rival new wearables. Apple seeks Supreme Court review of contempt finding and injunction scope in Epic Games case. Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence. iOS 27 AI voice control: What it tells us about the Siri revamp. Real Madrid immersive documentary on Apple Vision Pro. Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: Insta360 Mic Pro Jason's Picks: Cotypist Andy's Pick: BBEdit 16 Christina's Pick: Hacks TV Series Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: cachefly.com/twit

Its time to start your engines, because a new Forza Horizon is out and ready to be driven, and all in the shadow of Mt. Fuji. Plus XBOX may have to go back to exclusives, while PlayStation is ditching PC. HBO gave us our first real look at Lanterns ahead of its August release, and PlayStation is also hoping on the price increase train, as PS+ gets a hike.

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned. Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store. The Siri for families Apple will never build. iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most. iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model. Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in. Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide. Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing. Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sentinel Leo's Pick: RetroWin Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned. Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store. The Siri for families Apple will never build. iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most. iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model. Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in. Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide. Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing. Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sentinel Leo's Pick: RetroWin Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned. Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store. The Siri for families Apple will never build. iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most. iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model. Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in. Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide. Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing. Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sentinel Leo's Pick: RetroWin Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned. Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store. The Siri for families Apple will never build. iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most. iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model. Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in. Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide. Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing. Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sentinel Leo's Pick: RetroWin Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned. Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store. The Siri for families Apple will never build. iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most. iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model. Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in. Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide. Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing. Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sentinel Leo's Pick: RetroWin Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit

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Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

How will Apple follow up on any AI announcements made at WWDC later in June, after Google held its Google I/O keynote? Some leaks of iOS 27's new design could be exciting for a lot of users. And the iPhone 17 is driving Apple's market share within the US, as the overall US smartphone market has declined. Apple's new ChatGPT-like Siri App will have auto-deleting chats. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned. Apple explores ways to welcome AI agents in the App Store. The Siri for families Apple will never build. iOS 27's new design leak sounds a lot like what I've been wanting most. iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract. iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple's high-end model. Apple's security has been tough to crack. Mythos helped find a way in. Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide. Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing. Spotify adopting Apple's new video podcast tech for easier cross-platform publishing Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Sentinel Leo's Pick: RetroWin Andy's Pick: Rechargeable Light Bulb Jason's Pick: Mister Plimsoll Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit webroot.com/twit

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

Epic Games dropped the Unreal Engine 5.8 preview, and it is stacked with updates that change real time work, from full body Mesh to MetaHuman and a production ready MegaLights to a new mesh terrain system and an official MCP server that lets AI agents work inside the editor. Then we broke down the Take-Two CEO's argument that AI is brilliant at making assets but cannot make hits, and we debated where the line between asset creation and real creativity actually sits.Sources:1. Unreal Engine 5.8 previewhttps://x.com/80Level/status/20542222252139890532. Take-Two CEO on AIhttps://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2056170401831796778

Apple's five-year war with Epic Games is finally circling the drain -- after getting slapped with contempt in 2025 for sneaking a 27% commission on external payments despite the court order, the Ninth Circuit just told Apple to pound sand on rehearing and now the iPhone maker's running to the Supreme Court begging for a miracle stay before a lower judge sets the final "reasonable" fee and basically guts their App Store cash cow for good. Yeah Epic's been winning round after round since Fortnite got the boot in 2020 for daring to bypass the 30% cut, and Apple's endless appeals are starting to look like a desperate Hail Mary while developers cheer and the rest of us watch the trillion-dollar gatekeeper get dragged kicking and screaming into the real world. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Podcast #FYP #Shorts #AppleEpic #AppStoreDrama #EpicGames #AppleVsEpic #AppStoreFees #AntitrustLawsuit #SupremeCourtApple #FortniteBattle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we're joined by Eleni Sagredos, Advertising Operations Strategist and growth marketing consultant who has worked with companies like Epic Games and Meta/Oculus. Eleni shares what growth marketing really means for game teams and how to focus on what actually drives results instead of chasing vanity metrics. We dive into the marketing levers that truly move the needle, from paid media to creator partnerships to organic community building. Eleni explains how developers should think about measurement when attribution is not perfect, what signals actually matter when evaluating a campaign, and how to build a smarter framework across all marketing channels. This conversation also focuses on practical strategies for indie teams, including how to connect marketing efforts back to wishlists, sales, and long term business impact. If you want to understand what is actually working in game marketing today, this episode delivers clear and actionable insight. Follow Eleni Sagredos: X: https://x.com/eleniexp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenisagredos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleni_exp #IndieGameBusiness #GameMarketing #GrowthMarketing #IndieDev #GameBusiness

Jim and Lauren celebrate Episode 99 of I Want That Too with a packed conversation about Disney's latest merch experiments, the surprising box office success of Devil Wears Prada 2, and what Disney's newest earnings call may reveal about the company's digital future. Along the way, Jim begins a two-part deep dive into Disney's long history of embracing emerging technology, leading into the cautionary tale of Go.com and the company's first major internet gamble. NEWS • Lauren rope drops the new Mandalorian and Grogu collection at Bath & Body Works and breaks down Disney's latest franchise licensing strategy. • Disney continues leaning heavily into Toy Story 5 merchandise months ahead of release, with Jessie emerging as a major focus of the film's marketing push. • Jim shares early impressions from the newly released Toy Story 5 Little Golden Book and explains why Jessie appears to be central to the upcoming sequel. • Devil Wears Prada 2 overperforms at the box office with a remarkably strong second weekend, signaling major audience demand for nostalgia-driven theatrical releases. • Disney officially moves forward with Hocus Pocus 3 following the breakout success of Devil Wears Prada 2 and renewed interest in female-driven legacy franchises. FEATURE • Jim and Lauren unpack Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro's latest earnings call comments about Disney+, Epic Games, Fortnite, AI, and the company's evolving “hub and spoke” digital strategy. • Jim begins Part One of a new series exploring Disney's complicated history with emerging technology, from Fantasound and Xerox animation to the rise and fall of Go.com. • The story traces Disney's aggressive late-1990s internet expansion, including the acquisition of Infoseek and the company's attempt to build a Disney-controlled online entertainment hub. • The episode also revisits Michael Eisner passing on Marvel during its 1996 bankruptcy period, years before Disney eventually acquired the company for $4 billion. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia - Instagram: @JimHillMedia - Website: jimhillmedia.com • Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 - Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR UnlockedMagic.com - https://unlockedmagic.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=iwantthat If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts. US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit. iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again. Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled. Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip. More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too. Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks. Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac. macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel. Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations. Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future. visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades. The $1 Steve Jobs coin. Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android. You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: whatcable Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak

If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts. US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit. iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again. Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled. Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip. More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too. Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks. Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac. macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel. Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations. Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future. visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades. The $1 Steve Jobs coin. Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android. You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: whatcable Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak

If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts. US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit. iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again. Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled. Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip. More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too. Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks. Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac. macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel. Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations. Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future. visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades. The $1 Steve Jobs coin. Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android. You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: whatcable Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak

If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts. US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit. iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again. Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled. Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip. More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too. Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks. Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac. macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel. Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations. Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future. visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades. The $1 Steve Jobs coin. Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android. You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: whatcable Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak

If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts. US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit. iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again. Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled. Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip. More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too. Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks. Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac. macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel. Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations. Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future. visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades. The $1 Steve Jobs coin. Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android. You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: whatcable Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak

If you purchased an iPhone between June 2024 and March 2025, you could receive a payment from the $250 million settlement over Apple's intelligence features on iPhones! Apple could be using Intel chips again in future Apple products. More Mac mini and Mac Studio models are no longer available on the Apple Store. And Apple is now requiring verification for education discounts. US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit. iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays Apple reportedly has a deal to use Intel-made chips again. Intel's stock jumped 13% today over Apple chip manufacturing report Additional Mac mini and Mac Studio models cut from the Apple Store website as AI data centers strain available RAM, SSD supplies Apple requires verification for education discounts, ENDS discounts for k-12 unless you're homeschooled. Tim Cook among CEOs confirmed for President Trump's China trip. More refunds possible for Apple as Trump's 10% global tariffs found illegal too. Apple releases tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Apple to make design changes in macOS 27 to address Tahoe quirks. Here's how I finally got Google's uninvited 4GB AI model off my Mac. macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel. Apple kicks off new run of A18 Pro chips as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations. Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future. visionOS 27 will bring these new Vision Pro upgrades. The $1 Steve Jobs coin. Google denies copying Apple's Liquid Glass design for Android. You can purchase Apple's Mac Pro wheels kit for $699. Picks of the Week Leo's Pick: whatcable Christina's Pick: Obsidian's Plugin Site Andy's Pick: Snapseed Photo Editor Jason's Picks: Indigo & Gnome Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: zocdoc.com/macbreak scribe.how/macbreak

Apple is having even greater success with the MacBook Neo than expected, and also startling success with its great but cancelled "Schmigadoon!" show, plus there are so many new iPhone rumors, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Tim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before SeptemberMacBook Neo shortages force new A18 Pro run & doubled production to keep upApple's 2026 Pride Collection includes 11-color weaved Sport BandApple Wallet will let you make your own passes in iOS 27iPhone users will get to select a preferred AI model in iOS 27Samsung & Intel considered as alternatives to TSMC for Apple Silicon productionCurved-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone may finally introduce solid-state buttonsSmaller iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumor surfaces againSpring iPhone 18 launch rumored since before iPhone 17 debut in spite of odd rumorEpic vs Apple fight could be put on hold again if Supreme Court sides with AppleSupreme Court denies Apple breathing space in Epic fightDelayed Siri class action suit ends with massive $250M settlementOwning an Apple Home: HomePods as a whole-home audio system'Schmigadoon!' earns Apple's first-ever Tony nominations despite being cancelled on TVSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:07) - No more Macs (19:01) - MacBook Neo (24:04) - Apple Watch Pride Collection (27:18) - Rumorpalooza (37:56) - Siri and AI options (42:08) - Dynamic Island (45:10) - iPhone 17, 18, and 20 (50:34) - Epic Games (59:00) - Schmigadoon! (01:02:02) - Owning an Apple Home ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Apple's record Q2 earnings, Mac Studio RAM options are dropped amid shortage, iPhone owners may get up to $95 from a Siri settlement, Anthropic to use massive SpaxeXAI data center, Utah protesting its data center, and we're both making apps.Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and promo will be auto applied!)Top Five Tech | Stephen's PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads ------------------------------ Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PRIMARYTECHNordLayer - Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: PRIMARTYTECHNOLOGY10 at: nordlayer.com/primarytechnology ------------------------------ Links from the showCoffee Recipe Card Maker for Home Baristas | BrewCardAirPods Pro 3 Comply Tips - Affiliate LinkSpirit Airlines Article - IncNilay Shout Out on BlueskyApple announces record fiscal second quarter – Six ColorsApple's Binary BetApple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop - MacRumorsDaring Fireball: On the Future of Apple's Vision PlatformApple's most powerful Mac Studio loses its last remaining RAM upgrade option - 9to5MacApple CEO warns of memory crunch. 'We'll look at a range of options'iPhone users could get up to $95 per device as Apple reaches $250M settlement over Siri delays - 9to5Mac3 things to know about Kevin O'Leary's massive proposed Utah data center - Axios Salt Lake CityKevin O'Leary's TweetUtah Meeting Protests - XHigher usage limits for Claude and a compute deal with SpaceX AnthropicAnthropic Taking Over All Capacity of xAl's First Memphis Data Center - 512 PixelsMira Murati tells the court that she couldn't trust Sam Altman's words | The VergeNetflix Rolls Out Vertical Video Feed, Blurring Lines Between Streaming and Social MediaDisney+ to become ‘super app' that goes beyond streaming service: report - 9to5MacUS Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit | ReutersVideo on Apple Podcasts Doubled My Plays (Case Study)reMarkable Paper Pro Move | reMarkableKindle Store (00:00) - Intro (07:53) - Apple Q2 Earnings (15:22) - Is Apple Vision Pro Dead? (18:52) - RAMpocalypse (27:57) - Siri Failure Payouts (31:51) - Sponsor: CleanMyMac X (33:29) - Sponsor: NordLayer (35:08) - Utah Data Center Fiasco (43:13) - Claude SpaceXAI Deal (47:24) - Mira Murati at Elon X Altman Trial (50:50) - Disney+ Super App (52:40) - VOX May Be Acquired (55:22) - SCOTUS Apple v Epic Games (57:27) - Transistor Case Study (01:06:15) - reMarkable Paper Pure ★ Support this podcast ★

Recorded live on location at RENDR 2026 in Banana Block Belfast, we caught up with acclaimed filmmaker Fede Álvarez, the director, writer and producer behind genre-defining features including Evil Dead, Don't Breathe and Alien: Romulus.In this in-depth conversation, he discusses breaking into Hollywood from Uruguay, working with iconic horror franchises and the key moment he reassessed his career. Fede has collaborated with some of the industry's biggest names, including Ridley Scott, and reflects on the success of Alien: Romulus, the evolution of genre filmmaking, and the cinematic worlds he enjoys building.If you want to watch the video recording of this talk, check out the episode page here.We are delighted to present this very special speaker series in partnership with RENDR Festival and supported by the National Talent Academy for VFX, recorded in The Spinners Mill Studio. Fede ÁlvarezDirector, writer & producer Federico Javier Álvarez Mattos is a Uruguayan filmmaker whose directorial debut was the 2013 remake of Evil Dead, which he also wrote. The film starred Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez and Lou Taylor Pucci, and opened at number one at the box office. Following the success of his first film, Alvarez wrote, directed and produced the hit genre film Don't Breathe. The film premiered to rave reviews, grossed over $157 million globally.Alvarez also directed and wrote the action-crime film The Girl in the Spider's Web, starring Claire Foy and LaKeith Stanfield, based on the characters from the bestselling Stieg Larsson series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He also produced and wrote Don't Breathe 2 and later produced and wrote the 2022 film Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which premiered at number one on Netflix's Top 10 list. On the TV side, Alvarez created, directed and wrote the Apple TV+ series Calls, an English adaptation of the French series of the same name.Most recently, Alvarez's film Alien: Romulus, which he wrote, directed and executive produced, was released in the summer of 2024, starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu. The film is a standalone instalment in the Alien franchise and follows a group of young people on a distant world who find themselves in a confrontation with the most terrifying lifeform in the universe. The film grossed over $350 million worldwide and received positive critical acclaim. It won Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards, received a Golden Globe nomination for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, and an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.RENDR FestivalThis is a unique event celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology. Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games among others.National Talent Academy for Visual EffectsAs the newest of the Academies, the National Talent Academy for VFX provides support and opportunities for anyone interested in a career in VFX. Launched in 2024, the National Talent Academy for VFX is an initiative of Fis Eireann/Screen Ireland, managed by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet. Their mission is to transform aspiring VFX artists into industry-ready professionals while providing ongoing upskilling opportunities for current talent.Through comprehensive courses and programmess, we introduce participants to best practices both locally and globally, creating clear pathways and solidifying Ireland's reputation as a premier destination for VFX. The National Talent Academy for VFX is dedicated to attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, fostering greater awareness of VFX as a viable and exciting career choice. Learn more about the work they do here. Over the years, the podcast has featured acclaimed guests such as Phyllida Lloyd, Lenny Abrahamson, M. Night Shyamalan, John Boorman, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Aisha Tyler, Colm Meaney, Paul Reiser, Niamh Algar, David Freyne, Ciarán Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer, John Crowley, Niamh Algar, Gene Stupnitsky, and Terence Davies, alongside many of the most influential voices working in film and television today.So make sure to subscribe and listen back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frank and Squeaks are back with a packed episode covering the biggest movie, TV, and gaming stories making noise right now. They kick things off with a fast-moving CinemaCon roundup that hits Jumanji, Beyond the Spider-Verse, Zelda, Bloodborne, Resident Evil, anime in theaters, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day before shifting into a full trailer discussion for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. From there, they get into Daredevil: Born Again leak talk, Avatar movie reactions, Disney and Epic Games rumors, Mortal Kombat 2, Punisher: One Last Kill, and a long review-heavy discussion on The Boys. It is the kind of episode built for fans who want news, theories, and strong opinions all in one place. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Intro, what they've been reading and playing, plus a tease for the upcoming Victor Barro interview about the Panels app 02:19 CinemaCon round-up featuring Jumanji, Beyond the Spider-Verse, Zelda, Bloodborne, Resident Evil, anime theatrical releases, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day 14:05 The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer breakdown 18:21 Daredevil: Born Again leak talk, prison theories, and street-level Marvel speculation 23:26 Avatar: The Last Airbender movie leak reactions and animation discussion 25:22 Disney and Epic Games rumors, Fortnite, Disney Infinity, and what a merger could mean for games 29:57 Mortal Kombat 2 trailer reactions and why it already feels stronger than Street Fighter 35:06 Punisher: One Last Kill trailer breakdown and where Frank Castle fits in the MCU now 37:42 The Boys review, character arcs, likely deaths, and what is working best this season 50:29 Black Noir comic spoilers and whether the show could still pull off its biggest twist 53:52 Victor Barro interview begins, including the Panels app, DRM-free comics, indie creators, and the future of the platform 01:25:04 Quick Invincible thoughts and final reactions 01:25:54 Outro, review request, and Capital Creative Showcase plug Key Takeaways: This episode moves fast and covers a wide range of major fandom topics without losing the personal back-and-forth that makes the show fun. The CinemaCon segment gives listeners a strong one-stop update on several high-interest movie and franchise stories. The Marvel section is one of the biggest hooks here, especially the Daredevil and Spider-Man speculation. The Boys conversation gives the episode a strong second half and should hit well with listeners looking for review-heavy discussion. Frank and Squeaks keep the tone casual, funny, and opinionated, which helps the episode feel more like hanging out than getting a news dump. Memorable Quotes: "Why is he not taking photos?" "Mortal Kombat is taking itself seriously in the right way." "This is going to be the bridge that pulls him from Netflix to MCU." "There's some really good stuff out there." Call to Action: If you enjoyed the episode, subscribe to Geek Freaks, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share the episode with #GeekFreaksPodcast. Reviews help more listeners find the show, and your support really makes a difference. Links and Resources: Check out the Panels App: https://www.panels.app/ GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during our podcast. Check the episode description for links related to the Panels app, bonus reviews, and anything else mentioned during the show. Follow Us: Follow Geek Freaks for more news, reviews, interviews, and episode updates. Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: The Geek Freaks Podcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Listener Questions: Got thoughts on CinemaCon, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Daredevil, The Boys, or Punisher? Send us your questions and topic ideas for a future episode. Apple Podcast Tags: Geek culture, CinemaCon, Spider-Man Brand New Day, Daredevil Born Again, The Boys, Punisher One Last Kill, The Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping, Avatar The Last Airbender, Mortal Kombat 2, Beyond the Spider-Verse, Zelda movie, Resident Evil movie, Bloodborne, Marvel podcast, movie news, TV reviews, gaming news, pop culture podcast

EverQuest Legends has been announced - a version of EverQuest that goes back to 1999 but adds features to allow the entire game to be soloable. Sony is increasing the PS5 price by $100 to $150 due to the AI infrastructure roll out taking all of the RAM and storage away from consumer products. Epic Games lays off 1000 Fortnite developers, including leads who were influential in Fortnite's continued success, because their legal fights with Apple and Google took more money than they thought. Then we talk to Jamie from OLR about our desired nostalgia bait.

Comedian Danny Goodwin joins this week to give our NON-SPOILER REVIEW and FULL SPOILER THOUGHTS on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Why do the critics hate this movie so much, and why do Nintendo fans of all ages seem to disagree with them? Do Nintendo's movies need to be better or are they content to keep raking in billions with the same kind of films? Are we worried about the Zelda movie? Tune in to find out. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as Disney's rumored purchase of Epic Games, Monolithsoft opening up about their involvement in the Legend of Zelda franchise, new Switch 2 price increase speculation and much more. As always, we close with the games we've been playing. Listen to Super Switch Headz on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you enjoy podcasts. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:08:05 News and Rumors 0:34:51 Mario Movie Reviews & Box Office 0:45:23 Mario Movie Non-Spoiler Review 1:06:36 Mario Movie SPOILER Talk 1:32:14 Games We're Playing Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWbF4gb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/switchheadz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SuperSwitchHeadz/ Website: https://www.switchheadz.com/ Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SwitchHeadzClips 

AI is reshaping the future of work faster than most people can keep up, and those who ignore it risk falling behind. As a six-time founder, Joshua Wöhle has seen firsthand how AI can outperform traditional workflows, leading him to build Rebel, an AI-first system designed to act as a second brain and unlock massive productivity. In this episode, Joshua breaks down how entrepreneurs and professionals can use artificial intelligence to stay competitive, adapt quickly, and build smarter, faster-growing businesses. In this episode, Hala and Joshua will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:37) Why Ignoring AI Will Cost You Your Job (06:13) How to Prompt AI for Better Answers (13:20) What Is Rebel AI? (22:10) Building AI Skills and Agents from Scratch (31:35) The Origin Story of Mindstone AI (39:50) The Future of Work and Coding (51:14) Is AI Adoption an HR Problem? (01:05:25) Managing the Costs of AI Implementation (01:15:56) Balancing AI Automation with Human Control (01:24:10) Exploring the Best AI Tools in 2026 (01:27:48) Claude vs. ChatGPT: Which Is Better? Joshua Wöhle is the co-founder and CEO of Mindstone, an AI training platform that helps individuals and organizations build practical AI skills for real-world impact. A technologist and serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded and served as CTO of SuperAwesome, a child-safe digital media company acquired by Epic Games. Today, he leads AI training programs and retreats that help professionals become confident, high-performing AI users. Sponsored By: Mindstone: Check out the upcoming AI Weekend Conferences at https://cherrypick.gg/hala Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay Huel - Grab nutritionally complete meals you can drink. Get 15% off with code PROFITING at huel.com/PROFITING AT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com.  Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors' appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world's best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Joshua's Website: mindstone.com  Joshua's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuawohle  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Mindstone. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking, AI Marketing, AI in Action, AI in Business, Generative AI, AI for Entrepreneurs, AI Podcast

Happy Easter everyone! We hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend. This week on the show we've got some special deals for Disney+ subscribers at WDW, an after 2pm ticket option for the parks, V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days returning, the Disney Company purchasing EPIC Games, and so much more.

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Story of the Week (DR):Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listingElon Musk's rocket and satellite company SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange CommissionThe firm could seek a valuation of $1.75 trillion with a public listing around June.A confidential filing means that SpaceX will submit its financials to the SEC before revealing them to the public, which must occur at least 15 days before the IPO roadshow.Musk owns 42% of the SpaceX now, according to Pitchbook, though that figure will change with the IPO when new owners are issued shares.Among current SpaceX owners is Donald Trump Jr, the president's oldest son. He owns a shares through 1789 Capital. That venture capital firm made him a partner shortly after his father won the presidency for a second time and has been buying up federal contractors seeking to win taxpayer money ever since.The White House and Trump himself have repeatedly denied there are any conflicts of interest between his role as president and his family's businesses.Public investors may get low-vote shares, while insiders could hold super-voting stock with roughly 10 to 20 votes per share, if the reported structure is adopted.Reports suggest SpaceX has been adding board members as it prepares for the IPO process.The company's board has historically included Elon Musk, Gwynne Shotwell, Antonio Gracias, Luke Nosek, Steve Jurvetson, and Donald Harrison in reporting about its governance.Gwynne Shotwell is widely reported as president and COO, and Bret Johnsen as CFOBig Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX's I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk'sMusk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticizedMichael Rousseau is stepping down following a massive public outcry after he delivered a condolence video almost entirely in English regarding a fatal plane crash that killed a French-speaking pilot.Critics and politicians, including Quebec's Premier, were outraged that Rousseau failed to fulfill a high-profile 2021 promise to learn French, viewing his English-only response to a tragedy as a sign of deep cultural disrespect.Air Canada's board has launched a global search for a successor and explicitly stated that fluency in both English and French is now a non-negotiable requirement for the next CEO.The company clarified that while a "comprehensive internal development program" has been in place for two years, the recent controversy accelerated the timeline for his departure.Rousseau will officially retire at the end of the third quarter (September 30, 2026), staying on until then to ensure a "seamless transition" and assist the board during the handover.Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau initially stated he did not intend to step down following backlash over an English-only video regarding a runway incidentElon Musk called the decision “crazy” and suggested “it is not reciprocal.”“There are many one-sided laws in Canada that mandate French at the expense of English,” he posted to X, along with a Grok answering his request to provide a list of Canada's French language laws and explain “how this is hypocritical compared to no English mandate laws.”“Extremely hypocritical and unfair!”Oracle fired up to 30,000 workers via email after a 95% profit surge. Tech companies are cutting almost 1,000 jobs/day DROracle Corp.'s mass layoffs on Tuesday were part of the company's cost-cutting measures as it continues to build out expensive data centers for powering artificial intelligence.But one aspect of the mass layoffs — which were estimated to be as many as 30,000 people — was alerting workers over email at 6 a.m. Eastern that Tuesday would be their last day.The terse message, sent to workers in multiple regions and time zones, carried no executive name and was instead signed off simply as 'Oracle Leadership.'“We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position.After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day.We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us.After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details on your severance and termination date.Immediate Action RequiredTo receive important follow-up information, including FAQs and separation documents to help you through this transition, you must provide a personal email address.Please click here to submit a personal email address immediately. If you make a submission error, please re-submit a new form. Please Note: The personal email address will only be used for correspondence regarding separation-related information and severance agreements.Access to your computer, email, voicemail, and files will be deactivated soon, and you will be unable to log into your computer. As a reminder, you are prohibited from downloading, copying or retaining (including emailing yourself) any Oracle confidential information.Thank you for your contributions to our organization. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the HR team via the Ask HR page or at (888) 404-2494.Oracle Leadership”“After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role,” an email to one affected employee, obtained by MarketWatch, read.Survivors of the cuts were allegedly told by senior management that they would need to 'ramp up efficiency' and 'stretch' to cover the workload left by departed colleagues, a suggestion that many are resisting.Allegations that automated tools influenced redundancy decisions have become a central issue in the fallout.Iran Claims Oracle Strike in UAE as Dubai Attack Fears EscalateAnti-DEI crusade:Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney generalTrump Tells Karoline Leavitt She's 'Doing a Terrible Job,' Asks 'Should We Keep Her?'Is Kash Patel Getting Fired? FBI Director Might Be Next After Pam Bondi OustingHegseth ousts top Army generalArmy Chief of State Gen. Randy George.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Army's chief of staff had recently clashed over promotions, leading to his eventual ouster.Hegseth reportedly told Gen. Randy George to pull the names of four Army officers from a list of promotions to the rank of one-star general. The list consisted of about three dozen officers, most of whom were white men. However, two of them were Black and two were women, and those were the names Hegseth wanted removed.According to The New York Times, George refused, citing the officers' history of exemplary service. George reportedly asked Hegseth to meet two weeks ago to discuss the matter, but Hegseth declined. The defense secretary then struck the officers' names from the promotion list, even though it's not clear he has the authority to do so, per The Times.Hegseth has repeatedly taken steps to block or delay the promotions of Black and female senior officers in all four branches of the military.Secretary of the ArmyLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemerArmy Secretary Daniel Driscoll (26th Secretary of the Army)2004–2007 Student (B.S. Business Administration)2007–2011 Military service: Officer2011 Investment Banking Associate2011–2014 JDCandidateYale Law School2014–2015 Judicial Clerk2016–2019 Venture Capital Executive Winston-Salem, NC2020Congressional Candidate (NC-11)US House of Representatives (Campaign)2021–2023 Chief Operating Officer (COO) Flex Capital Management LLC2023–2024 Chief Strategy Officer On Call Physician StaffingJ.D. Vance / Senior Advisor 2024 Senior Advisor Donald Trump Presidential Campaign2025–26th Secretary of the ArmyChristine Wormuth (25th Secretary of the Army)1995–1996 Presidential Management Intern Department of Defense1996–2002 Policy Officer / French Desk Officer Office of the Secretary of Defense2002–2006 Principal (Consulting) DFI Government Services2007–2008 Staff Director (Jones Commission) Independent Commission on Iraq Security Forces2008–2009 Senior Fellow Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)2009–2010 Prin. Dep. Asst. Secretary (Homeland Defense) US Department of Defense2010–2012 Special Asst. to the President / Senior Director National Security Council (White House)2012–2014 Dep. Under Secretary (Strategy, Plans, Forces) US Department of Defense2014–2016 Under Secretary of Defense for Policy US Department of Defense2017–2021 Director, International Defense & Security Center RAND Corporation2021–2025 25th Secretary of the Army Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Judge rules Trump order eliminating NPR, PBS funding is unconstitutionalDR: United Airlines and flight attendants reached a tentative deal with $740 million in bonusesMM: Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy pricesGO TO A LOCAL STORE!Assholiest of the Week (MM):Lying-iestChevron and Microsoft Team Up for Giant Texas Gas Power PlantTeam includes Chevron, Microsoft, and ENGINE NO 1Microsoft pledged to be carbon NEGATIVE by 2050Since they keep doing things like building gas plants, they're relying on carbon credits through reforestation to hit their targetSo they went out to buy the credits and picked a company called Mombak, a startup that has signed massive reforestation deals for Amazon reforestation but has yet to actually produce a carbon credit yet, has only started in theory, and the company admits there's still little information on how to quantify the carbon absorption in restoration projects.Despite that, Microsoft and Google both made massive investments to look green as they build out data farms for AI no one asked forEngine No 1, meanwhile, after its climate-darling turn at Exxon 5 years ago, has taken its all white male executive team AND board with climate investment banking and VC/PE expertise to partner with Chevron, who celebrated the Big Bullshit BIll that rolled back renewables and decided to happily take Venezuelan oil at the behest of TrumpInvestor-iestFirst, the results from investors at Starbucks:Average 95.7% approve of the boardMarissa Mayer, the new and highly interlocked director, got a team high 99% approvalResults were more correlated with drink disclosures by directors than performance metricsDespite campaigns by New York State, NYC, Mercyside, Trillium, and others to target Beth Ford and Jorgen Knudstorp, as well as advice from ISS to target just Beth Ford (absurd), given labor issues, Andy Campion instead had the lowest vote total at 87% for reasons that are unclearAnd of course…Then, the reason why there was a campaign to vote out directors in the first place:Starbucks to offer baristas up to $1,200 a year in bonusesWith this nugget:Baristas at unionized locations are unlikely to see the bonus program right away. At approximately five percent of its U.S. locations where employees have union representation, Starbucks acknowledged that federal labor law requires the bonus program to go through the collective bargaining process before it can take effect. According to CNBC, the two sides have not made meaningful progress at the bargaining table in over a yearAI-iestJack Dorsey says he wants 6,000 Block employees reporting straight to himThey already do asshat, you have dual class controlSam Altman says he 'miscalibrated' the mood of distrust toward AI and the government in the Pentagon dealNvidia CEO Jensen Huang's advice to workers scared of AI: You're just confusing your job with the tools you use to do itLarry Ellison Says AI Now Does Oracle's Coding Amid Mass Layoffs—3 Strategic Moves for Tech Workers (Oracle Fires 30,000 With a Cold 6 a.m. Email: Here's What It Said That Devastated Teams)Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce: Companies are 75% overstaffed, and AI is the ‘silver bullet excuse' to clean house DR“Essentially, every large company is overstaffed,” he said. “It's at least overstaffed by 25%. I think most large companies are overstaffed by 50%. I think a lot of them are overstaffed by 75%.” He added, “Now they all have the silver bullet excuse: Ah, it's AI.”So despite record profits every single year, increasing CEO pay, companies are OVERSTAFFED? They get paid less than inflation, and they have TOO MANY people? Some populist math:Assume “every large company” is companies with market cap > $20bn (~415 companies)Total employment as of last year: 27,795,346Total estimated employed people in US: 162,900,000 (62% labor participation)“Every large company” is 17% of all US employmentCurrently, 7,239,000 unemployed in USAndreessens mid point - “most large companies are overstaffed by 50%” - means he thinks they'll blame AI but that they “overemployed” by 13,897,717He is suggesting they are ALL FIREABLE because they are OVERSTAFFEDEmployment goes from 162,900,000 to 149,002,283, unemployment goes to 21,136,717, and the unemployment rate goes to 12% overnight - a 3x increase on the 4% it's at nowBecause Marc Andreessen thinks we're overstaffed… I wonder why…Studies historically have shown that the few days after layoffs stocks are down - but it depends on the reason for the layoff. Proactive layoffs (not a result of down financials, for instance) are rewardedRecent studies show that layoffs actually push stocks UP as time goes one - up to 22% cumulative return over normal 30 days out, and 5% 10 days out. Let's assume a 5% bump for all the proactive AI job cut assholes - the Block and Oracles of the world Other studies show that CEO pay goes up after layoffs if performance improves - so cutting staff for AI pushes stock up, stock up is better performance, CEO pay goes up Using the CEO pay ratio, the “cost savings” of cutting 14m employees is ~$1.4 TRILLION dollars (that's $1.4tn no longer in the hands of people who would be buying stuff like food and houses and gas and rubber chickens and inflatable pool floats)The cuts would add $3tn to market cap of all companies, save $1.4tn in employee costs - the average CEO pay ratio would go from 306 to 319, and the average CEO would make $22m moreThis isn't about overstaffing or AI - this is about CEOs getting paidHeadliniest of the WeekDR: CEO of Epic Games apologizes after laying off employee with terminal brain cancerDR: BlackRock CEO admits 'woke' era went too farDR: Raising Cane's CEO says he doesn't care for this one menu item, but had to sell it anyway: he always substitutes coleslaw for an extra piece of toastMM: New lawsuit alleges DraftKings and FanDuel are digital heroinMM: Scientists Say Half the World Could Be Nearsighted by 2050, and It's Not Just Screens. This Indoor Habit May Be WhySITTING IN THE DARK. This is where we're at as a society.Jamie Dimon Says…Jamie Dimon's warning: More geopolitical risk for America than since WWIIJamie Dimon blasts remote work as JPMorgan staff revolts over office mandateJamie Dimon says JPMorgan could do prediction markets — with big guardrailsJamie Dimon says the American Dream is ‘slipping out of reach'—and JPMorgan is spending billions to fix itJPMorgan's Jamie Dimon predicts AI will cut the working week to 3.5 days, cure cancers, and free up time for hobbiesWho Won the Week?DR: Angry French people in QuebecMM: Headhunting firms who suddenly can expect as much as 75% of large company employees to be calling them to find them workPredictionsDR: Air Canada hires a woman who speaks 845 languages who continually apologies for something she never didMM: Jamie Dimon says speaking French is stupid

Brad's on the mend this week, so Giant Bomb's in-house counsel Jeff Bakalar is filling the rotating chair this week as we discuss PAX East, recent video game releases, and the gambling industry's ongoing contribution to the degeneration of society.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) | NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) | Intro(00:01:29) | Welcome back Jeff Bakalar(00:09:54) | What a fun PAX East this year(00:15:13) | Oh, you want to buy some dice? They've got dice.(00:20:55) | Slay the Spire (The board game)(00:22:10) | Slay the Spire | [PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac] | Jan 23, 2019(00:31:41) | Jocks and nerds living together. It can happen.(00:34:13) | First Break(00:36:40) | Screamer | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Mar 26, 2026(00:43:08) | Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Mar 31, 2026(00:50:10) | Bakalar and Alex are (still) not happy with sports betting(01:08:04) | Marvel MaXimum Collection | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | Mar 27, 2026(01:13:31) | Resident Evil Requiem | [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2] | Feb 27, 2026(01:17:45) | Second Break(01:17:50) | PlayStation price increases(01:27:20) | Nintendo confirms price differences between digital and physical releases(01:29:14) | Time for Star Fox to shine(01:36:49) | Does Disney want to own Epic Games?(01:48:21) | Shinji Mikami's new(ish) studio is bought(01:50:38) | Eidos-Montreal has more layoffs(01:51:49) | Konami increases salaries for employees(01:53:28) | MindsEye continues to be a concern(02:00:17) | Some game announcements(02:00:34) | Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish | [PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Q3 2027(02:00:49) | Hades II | [Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5] | Apr 14, 2026(02:00:56) | The Eternal Life of Goldman | [Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S] | 2026(02:01:27) | Boxroom (Early Access) | [PC (Microsoft Windows)] | Q2 2026(02:03:11) | Emails(02:22:17) | Wrapping up and thanks(02:25:53) | Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:27:13) | See ya!

If the PS5 Pro is $900… what will the PS6 cost? In this episode of The Trophy Room, we break down Sony's PS5 price hike and what it could mean for the future of PlayStation hardware, including whether the PS6 could push past $1000. We also dive into the PS5 price increase frenzy, with consoles selling out and gamers rushing to buy before prices go up. Plus, we discuss a potential The Last of Us Part 3 tease from Neil Druckmann, and the growing rumors that Disney could eventually acquire Epic Games and what that would mean for Fortnite and the gaming industry. Join us as we talk PS6 pricing speculation, PS5 Pro at $899, The Last of Us Part 3 rumors, Disney & Epic Games, and the future cost of gaming. Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** #PS6 #PS5 #PlayStation #PS5Pro #GamingNews #TheLastOfUs #Fortnite #EpicGames

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

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David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/KINDAFUNNY Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic at some point, Eidos Montreal is in big trouble, and Pokemon Pokopia is getting an unexpected crossover. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:06 - Disney may be interested in acquiring Epic Games at some point, it's claimed00:29:42 - Ad00:30:55 - Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employees 'across production and support teams'00:33:29 - Eidos Montreal Cancels 7+ Year In-Development Title That Cost Hundreds of Millions00:47:27 - Pokemon Pokopia Is Getting an IKEA Island00:51:56 - InZOI boss made his "untalented" son play the successful life sim to "learn game development" as "he did not have the talent for it"00:57:07 - Wee News!01:00:35 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another week of bad news for PlayStation, as PlayStation 5 -- as well as PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal -- are getting another fresh round of global price increases. While every previous gaming generation got progressively cheaper over time, our current gen is becoming substantially more expensive, and things are clearly starting to get to a breaking point. There's much to say. Also, more bad news: Newly-minted first party shooter studio Dark Outlaw Games has been unceremoniously shuttered after only a year. Such a move speaks yet again to the uneven leadership, tastemaking ability, and decision making at the top of PlayStation Studios, and begs the question how much bloodletting we need to see before anyone takes responsibility. If this sort of thing doesn't fall on Hermen Hulst's shoulders (an idea which doesn't really make any sense in and of itself), then who or what is responsible, and when will the poor stewardship of the brand's own games and studios finally cease? Plus: PlayStation cuts down on its years-long mobile gaming investments and initiatives, Sly 4 studio Sanzaru at one time readied a pitch for a Jak & Daxter remake, we nearly got a Breaking Bad game on PSVR, Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, Pearl Abyss owns its AI mistakes in Crimson Desert, Microsoft Flight Simulator on PS5 gets PSVR2 support, Marathon sells a purported (and somewhat soft) 1.2 million copies, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! With Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth courting older gamers on average, is Final Fantasy officially finished with the younger generations? Are platform holders and publishers intentionally underpublishing physical copies of games to drive customers to digital storefronts? Do we believe the incessant rumors that Witcher 3 will get an expansion more than a decade after it first launched? Could Colin be the undisputed typing champion of Last Stand Media? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:31:24 - Shoutout to Tyrell0:33:44 - New York authentic experience0:46:37 - Nitrotype0:55:08 - PlayStation price increases1:29:28  Dark Outlaw Games closed2:12:51 - PlayStation moving away from mobile2:38:52 - Sanzaru pitched Jak & Daxter remake2:49:14 - Firesprite was working on Breaking Bad VR2:57:33 - Epic layoffs3:17:54 - Pearl Abyss apologizes for AI art in Crimson Desert3:20:20 - Flight Simulator is getting PSVR 2 support3:24:38 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 announced3:28:22 - Marathon predicted sales at 1.2 million3:43:29 - February sales data3:49:07 - What We've Been Playing (Chronicles of the Wolf, Returnal, Resident Evil Requiem, Marathon, Crimson Desert)4:21:16  Is Final Fantasy doomed?4:35:49 - Is Dragon Quest like Pokemon?4:42:48 - AI flooding indie games4:55:09 - Physical games low stock5:01:27 - Witcher 3 DLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As tradition dictates, we recorded a roughly four hour show during a relatively light news week. Turns out that there was much to be said about those select topics. The Dukes revisit the hotly debated DLSS 5 topic with fresh information from a new interview with Nvidia as well as comments from their own CEO. The AI rabbithole admittedly runs deep this week as we also get into the closure of Sora as well as Capcom's plans for generative AI. From one hot button topic to another, we discuss the recent layoffs happening at Epic Games. When an industry's top selling game in Battlefield and most popular live service in Fortnite can't avoid layoffs, who can? The dynamic duo dive into the sustainability of game development and why indie just seems like the place to be now. Top of the Dukes' list is the recent report on Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma. It is said that she is assessing how to make Game Pass more attractive and is considering a price reduction. She is also investigating package deals, such as one with Netflix, as a way to bolster the service. Can this be enough to help the service grow? Is it even worth chasing when the 100 million subscriber dream is dead? As the episode's length suggests, we have plenty to say, so stop reading and get to listening! Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:14:53 - What games are we looking forward to?0:24:42 - How can Copilot For Gaming navigate paying creators?0:33:29 - Marathon sales update0:52:49 - DLSS 5 updates1:24:15 - OpenAI shuts down Sora1:32:34 - Capcom on how they plan to use AI1:44:06 - Epic Games layoffs1:59:18 - Forza Horizon 6 PC requirements2:02:19 - Minecraft Dungeons is getting a sequel2:03:58 - Is Final Fantasy for old heads?2:15:51 - Sony shuts down another studio2:19:30 - Nintendo's interesting digital pricing changes2:22:49 - Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC inbound?2:36:40 - Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition leaks2:41:14 - What We're Playing3:20:51 - Xbox Game Pass price cuts incoming?3:37:52 - Chris Charla interview on Xbox Helix SKUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burnie and Ashley discuss modern kids, Epic Games layoffs, bro dramas, Fortnite birthdays, God of War Ragnarok, media as a product of its time, price increases for Playstation & Netflix, plastic shortage, March Madness updates, and voicemail calls.

Start Menu's Lex Luddy drops by to chop it up with us about Pokemon Pokopia, the "joy" of reviewing Crimson Desert, the actual joy of RE Requiem with unlimited ammo, the state of Marathon's Cryo Archives and late game, some more unfortunate industry-downturn news, another installment in the great FMV game debate, and more!CHAPTERS(00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.(00:00:10) Intro(00:00:41) Welcome back Lex!(00:03:23) Pokémon Pokopia  |  [Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Mar 05, 2026(00:27:21) First Break(00:27:26) Crimson Desert  |  [PlayStation 5, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 19, 2026(00:53:37) Marathon  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S]  |  Mar 05, 2026(01:11:22) Resident Evil Requiem  |  [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2]  |  Feb 27, 2026(01:23:40) Dirt 3  |  [PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360]  |  May 24, 2011(01:26:39) Second Break(01:26:44) Epic Games lays off over 1,000 people(01:42:00) Nintendo Switch 2 production to slow down(01:48:10) Sony closes Dark Outlaw Games(01:50:55) Marathon sales numbers(01:57:24) UK game development(02:08:13) Let's all just live in Minecraft World(02:16:41) Email(02:27:07) Wrapping up and thanks(02:31:04) Mysterious Benefactor Shoutouts(02:32:36) Thanks again to Lex Luddy!(02:33:59) See ya!

This week the Punching Up crew discussed Switch 2 sales in North America, Capcom saying they won't use generative AI, and Micah finally watched The Super Mario Movie! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:33 - New Switch 2 Model for the EU0:24:31 - Capcom says they won't be using Generative AI0:31:03 - Switch Big Among Teens in Japan0:46:51 - What We're Playing1:04:22 - Square Enix Partners with Google to Put an AI Chatbot in Dragon Quest X1:10:37 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Minecraft Amusement Park1:15:23 - Nintendo is reportedly cutting Switch 2 production this quarter as US demand dips1:27:49 - Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees1:34:06 - The Super Mario Movie Bros. Movie Thoughts1:56:36 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fortnite is in trouble. In this episode of The Trophy Room, we break down the recent Epic Games layoffs and what they mean for Fortnite's future, including reports of declining engagement and rising costs. We also discuss PlayStation shutting down another studio and what Sony's continued cuts could mean for the future of its first-party strategy and live-service ambitions. -------------------------------------------- Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pstrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom #PlayStation #Starfield #CrimsonDesert #GamingPodcast