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AppStories
This week, Federico and John look at the hype surrounding AI browsers to see if there’s any there there.
On AppStories+, Federico explains his experiments with lightning fast alternative AI models in Typing Mind.
NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, the big story is Retroid’s dual announcement of the Pocket 6 alongside the Pocket G2 and the ensuing drama. Then, the guys return to the Ayn Thor for Brendon and Federico’s first impressions.
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On NPC XL, Brendon is grilled by John and Federico about the MCON mobile phone controller that looks like a PSP Go.
AppStories, Episode 459, ‘Exploring AI Browsers’ Show Notes
What’s the Deal with AI Browsers?
- The Browsers
- Security
AppStories+ Post-Show
- Federico’s Typing Mind Experiments
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NPC, Episode 55, ‘Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
- Retroid Pocket 6 Handheld
- Retroid Pocket G2 Handheld
- The $229 Retroid Pocket 6 handheld has a 120 Hz AMOLED display & Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Retroid Crowdsources Pocket 6 Design After Community Pushback
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- RGB Docking Station
The Return of Thor
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Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.
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MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.
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