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A fun segment where iconic movies are pitted against each other to determine the greatest movies ever made. Discussions on movie matchups like Sin City vs. Spiderman and Transformers vs. Night at the Museum. Playful banter on classics such as Back to the Future and The Little Mermaid. Analysis on Disney's The Little Mermaid, Terminator 2, and the evolution of the Terminator movies.

New M3 MacBook Air has faster SSD, EU users can install apps from websites, rush for 11-inch iPad Pro, future of CarPlay, paying with Apple Cash card number

New M3 MacBook Air specs boost, canceled Apple car prototypes, folding MacBook in development, $2 billion legal fight with Spotify, iOS 17.4 features, upcoming OLED iPads, EU fines Apple, Epic Games consequences, Tootsie Pops discussion

Join D. Griffin Jones and Allison McDaniel as they discuss Mac gaming, gear choices, and the Stardew Valley speedrunning scene. From Allison's favorite games to recommended controllers and keyboards, this episode is a must-listen for all gaming enthusiasts.

Apple calls quits on the Apple car after 10 years and $10 billion, shifting focus to AI. FineWoven cases critiqued. Mac screen saver setup tips. Future of Apple Arcade and Vision Pro discussed.

Griffin and papa ERF share their favorite video games, discuss innovative ways to play ROMs on the original NES console, and reminisce about modding the original Xbox. They explore a variety of game genres, from arcade-style to nostalgic PC classics, offering insights on gameplay experiences and expectations from sequels.

iPhone 16's new design reveal, security issue with stealing facial data, iMessage getting encryption upgrade, and discussion on a new mic for review on the podcast.

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Send us a text!This week, we have Leander Kahney! It's our second-week thoughts on Vision Pro — after cooking, working out, typing tests and more, we've done it all. Are we keeping or returning ours? This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and your $5 helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to The CultClub Discord, where you can chat with us all week long, give us show topics, and even end up on the show. Support The CultCast at support.thecultcast.com — OR at CultOf9to5MacRumors.com . Factor Meals. Treat yourself to Factor's delicious, high-quality, ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door. Head over to FactorMeals.com/CultCast50 and use offer code CultCast50 to get 50% off. This week's stories: People are returning Vision Pro in droves … or are they? Many early adopters seem set on returning their Apple Vision Pro headsets. As the 14-day return window approaches for people who bought the device on launch day, an avalanche of posts on X and other social media channels point to a wave of Vision Pro returns. Mark Zuckerberg says Quest 3 is better than Vision Pro Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company's mixed-reality headset beats Vision Pro in almost every way, despite the fact that it costs far less than Apple's device. In a short video posted Tuesday on Instagram, Zuckerberg called the Meta Quest headset the “better product, period.†Tweet by Azad Balabanian Griffin's Vision Pro tests What's it like working out wearing a Vision Pro? What's it really like to cook with Vision Pro? Typing on Vision Pro: A scientific test with surprising results MacRumors: iOS 17's AirPlay Feature for Hotel Room TVs Rolling Out ‘This Spring' Starting with iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, you can wirelessly stream content from your iPhone or iPad to a compatible hotel room TV via AirPlay, and we have now learned that the feature should begin rolling out at hotels over the coming months. They Are Coming! If you want the Fujifilm X100VI, I make a recommendation that I can't remember I've ever done in 12 years of blogging: pre-order it instantly.

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