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The hosts share hilarious tales from CES, featuring bizarre tech like a headless cat pillow and a furry bag. They discuss the quirks of 90s nostalgia with Furbies and ponder the mystery of 'pod people.' The spotlight shines on quirky wellness gadgets, including futuristic massage chairs and strange LED face masks. A humorous take on AI innovations reveals how tech can influence BBQ techniques, alongside intriguing holograms that challenged photography skills. Their reflections on the tech trade show highlight the blend of excitement and eccentricity in today's gadgets.

This week, the hosts dive into their favorite video games of 2024, featuring a mix of new releases and nostalgic classics. They highlight the unique gameplay of 'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' and the surreal exploration found in 'Animal Well'. The narrative depth and visuals of 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' are dissected alongside the intriguing mechanics of 'Peglin'. They also celebrate 'Dragon's Dogma II' and crown 'Astro Bot' as a standout favorite, while reflecting on the joys and challenges of gaming in the past year.

Dive into the cinematic gems of 2024 with discussions on must-see films like 'Furiosa' and 'Godzilla Minus One.' Discover the comedic chaos of Maya Rudolph's character in 'Loot' as she navigates the non-profit world. The hosts share their favorite TV shows, including 'Slow Horses' and 'Fallout,' highlighting compelling narratives and character arcs. Plus, explore the trend of binge-watching and how modern viewers balance their entertainment choices. It's a vibrant journey through the best of contemporary media!

This week on MacStories Unwind, kick off the first of our annual ‘best of’ Unwind recaps with the best music releases of 2024. Links and Show Notes Songs from our picks and more: The MacStories Unwind 2024 Apple Music Playlist Picks Federico’s Pick 2024 Music Picks: Album of the Year: All Hell by Los Campesinos  Top 5: All Hell by Los Campesinos Forever by Charly Bliss POST HUMAN: NeX GEn by Bring Me The Horizon From Zero by Linkin Park Moon Music by Coldplay Honorable Mentions: Songs of a Lost World by The Cure BRAT by Charli XCX F–1 Trillion by Post Malone No Name by Jack White John’s Pick: Album of the Year: The Sweater Club by Jelani Aryeh  Top 5: The Sweater Club by Jelani Aryeh Songs of a Lost World by The Cure BRAT by Charli XCX Forever by Charly Bliss No Shame No Fame by Kindsight Honorable Mentions: Neon Pill by Cage the Elephant Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations by The Vaccines F–1 Trillion by Post Malone Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky MacStories Unwind MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, a Thanksgiving guessing game, neighborly pies, NotebookLM, the Infamous Cousin Dave’s emoji habits, and getting started with retro gaming. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Segment A traditional Thanksgiving dinner guessing game Do neighbors really welcome you with baked goods? Picks Federico’s Pick: NotebookLM featuring the Infamous Cousin Dave, who is bad at iMessage John’s Pick: Nintendo Switch Online MacStories Unwind Movie Deal Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (deal may not be available in all places) ($10, $5 off) Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Netflix is making sexy holiday movies, Federico is warming himself with GaN chargers and batteries, and John checks out the latest Deadpool movie in the Vision Pro, shares a new Apple Music playlist, and has a movie deal for listeners. Links and Show Notes Unplugged In _Hot Frosty_ and _The Merry Gentlemen,_ Netflix Makes Nice by Getting Naughty Picks Federico’s Pick: [ROG 140W USB-C GaN charger]((https://rog.asus.com/us/power-protection-gadgets/chargers-and-adapters/rog–140w-usb-c-gan-charger/)  UGREEN 300W 48000mAh Power Bank with Smart Digital Display  Also mentioned: Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station (60,000mAh) Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station, Outdoor 288Wh (90,000mAh) John’s Pick: Deadpool & Wolverine in 3D on on Disney+ Excellent with the Vision Pro ALT CTRL: Best of 2024 Apple Music Playlist Unwind Movie Deal Deadpool 3-Movie Collection (currently $18 off) Follow us on Mastodon MacStories  Federico Viticci  John Voorhees Follow us on Bluesky  Bluesky  MacStories  Federico Viticci  John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

Links and Show Notes Picks John’s Pick: Tetris Forever Bonus Pick: Tetris, the movie Trailer the movie on Apple TV+ Federico’s Pick: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 MacStories Unwind Movie Bargain Top Gun Maverick - $4.99 to buy and $3.99 to rent Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico attempts to make audio unboxings a trend, plus he recommends a TV show and videogame, while John encourages listeners to try a decade-old cartoon. Links and Show Notes An Audio Unboxing PlayStation 5 Pro Picks Federico’s Picks: How to Die Alone on Hulu Dragon Age: The Veilguard John’s Pick: Over the Garden Wall Over the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short Additional Reading: Over the Garden Wall’s stop-motion anniversary short is the perfect balm Polygon Over the Garden Wall Perfectly capturing the loneliness of October Vox Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, the differences between U.S. and Italian Halloween, plus game, app, and TV recommendations. We also share a spooky season movie bundle deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Happy Halloween FAQs About Halloween In Italy National Park of Abruzzo Interested in Falconry? Picks John’s Pick: Pokémon TCG Pocket Nintendo Music Federico’s Picks: Metaphor Re:Fantazio Launch Trailer Only Murders in the Building, Season 4 Trailer The Neighborhood Trailer Shrinking Trailer MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week Scream and Scream (remake) Bundle Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows. Links and Show Notes How We’re Using Our iPad minis Apps Discussed Play GoodLinks Readwise Reader Lire TV Picks John Dan Da Dan Federico Hijack Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees