MacStories Unwind

The hosts discuss the positive effects of a UPS package delivery and details about their ongoing Club Mac Stories membership event. They talk about a funny incident with a UPS guy picture, a versatile cable for AR glasses, and their experience with an internet outage. They also discuss finding a quiet space to record and their preferences for working in a distraction-free environment.

Renowned video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto discusses his creative process in the gaming industry. The hosts express their admiration for Miyamoto's ideas and sources of inspiration. They also talk about their preference for Nintendo games and recommend a puzzle game called Cocoon. Additionally, they discuss a captivating 1950s period piece TV show with an empowering twist.

The hosts discuss season three of 'Only Murders in the Building'including the murder mystery, introduction of Meryl Streep's character, and their thoughts on the red herrings. They delve into their suspicions, highlights of the latest season, and analyze the end of season three. They also talk about their thoughts on a play within the show, recommend watching the entire series, and suggest a musical movie and live show featuring Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Discussion includes a new Apple TV+ movie about a struggling woman and her journey to connect with her son through music, a realistic and authentic depiction of family relationships, a glimpse into the future of AR with X-REAL glasses, and a discussion on a new tech discovery and USB-C hubs.

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This episode is sponsored by: Kolide – It ensures that if a device isn’t secure it can’t access your apps.  It’s Device Trust for Okta. Watch the demo today! Links and Show Notes Federico’s Season of Sci-Fi and Tech: Tech: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme ASUS ROG XG Mobile external eGPU Media: Starfield Foundation, Season 2 For All Mankind, Season 4 Light Bringer by Pierce Brown Other Games Mentioned: Sea of Stars John’s Pick: John's Downtime Plans: Home Assistant Yellow Games Dave the Diver Super Mario Bros. Wonder Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Audiobook version on Apple Books) Follow us on Mastodon Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram Federico Viticci John Voorhees

The hosts discuss their all-time favorite movies, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Memento. They delve into the production and impact of Raiders of the Lost Ark, compare age differences in films, and analyze the intricate narrative structure of Memento. They also speculate on upcoming Apple product releases and express their desire for more options in Apple Watch bands.

Learn about using a Game Boy camera as a webcam for FaceTime calls. Discover how to connect a capture card to stream video games on your iPad. Hear about their upcoming projects and their experience with grits.

Federico Vitici, technology enthusiast and co-founder of MacStories, talks about their recent surprise hardware purchase and strategies for cable management. They discuss disappointment with a connector and the importance of being careful when unscrewing screws. They recap a trip to Fermentera in Italy and highlight the 'Run Across America' app for virtual racing and its charitable angle.

Hosts discuss T-Mobile Sidekick and its unique design, explore a limited device from the past, share a creative solution for a car iPod curtain, talk about popularity of iPod Shuffle and downfall of Blackberry, recommend Apple TV Plus show 'Swagger' for its handling of current issues and basketball scenes.