2018 is here, and so is Stephen’s new computer and our predictions for the next year. Also, CES is a thing.

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James Bond Movie Theme Songs, Ranked Worst to Best | Rolling Stone

Upgrade #174: The 2017 Upgradies - Relay FM

Apple’s $29 iPhone battery replacements are available starting today | TechCrunch

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Mac Power Users #412: Stephen Hackett Returns - Relay FM

Apple Plans Combined iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create One User Experience - Bloomberg

This 65-inch OLED TV rolls up like a giant newspaper - The Verge

Samsung just unveiled a 146-inch, modular TV that could surpass OLED - The Verge

LG’s new 4K OLED and Super UHD TVs add Google Assistant, Alexa, and an even better picture - The Verge

Jabra’s new wireless earbuds have five hours of battery life and Alexa built in - The Verge

JBL releases Google Assistant-enabled headphones and upgraded speakers - The Verge

iDevices’ new smart light switch isn’t just controlled by Alexa — it has Alexa built in - The Verge

Google is introducing a new Smart Display platform - The Verge

Lenovo and Google have created their own Echo Show that supports YouTube - The Verge

HyperDrive USB-C Hub + 7.5W Qi Wireless Charger iPhone Stand by HYPER by Sanho Corporation — Kickstarter

First Alert debuts Onelink Safe & Sound smoke alarm/speaker with HomeKit, AirPlay 2 support

Asus' new Lyra Voice mesh router is also an Alexa-equipped speaker - The Verge

Corsair releases wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse pad that doubles as a wireless charger - The Verge

Garmin’s new Speak Plus includes a dashboard camera - The Verge

Russian meteor explosion: Spectacular dash cam video of meteorite fireball falling in Urals - YouTube