Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
AppStories
This week, Federico and John demystify Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering how it works, where it’s heading, and practical examples of what it can do.
On AppStories+, Federico and John experiment with whether AI can make sense of the information firehose.
NPC: Next Portable Console
This week, John and Brendon get excited about the rumors of an Anbernic DS clone, dig into weird and interesting news from Xiaomi, debate the merits of computer coasters, and update listeners on more pricey Windows handhelds and Lego’s Game Boy set.
On NPC XL, John shares his first impressions of GeForce Now’s NVIDIA 5080 performance, and he and Brendon wonder what Microsoft is thinking with recent changes to Game Pass.
First, Last, Everything
Andrew Fyfe is a musician originating from Scotland. After starting out gigging in bands and crossing paths with the likes of Biffy Clyro and Lewis Capaldi, Andrew started learning about artificial intelligence. Now living in Japan, Andrew is the CTO and co-founder of Neutone, a company introducing AI to the music-making process, aiming to do so in a way that respects artists and doesn’t replace creativity.
AppStories, Episode 455, ‘Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
- Background
- Apps and Services
- Club MacStories on MCP
AppStories+ Post-Show
NPC, Episode 51, ‘Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices’ Show Notes
The Latest Portable Gaming News
- The Anbernic RG DS is “Almost Ready” for Prime time
- Xiaomi Turns Camera Bump into Retro Handheld
- The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the best Android tablet you can’t buy - here are my hands-on thoughts
- Qualcomm’s ultrathin Snapdragon X2 mini PC prototypes feature AirJet solid state cooling
- OneXfly Apex handheld gaming PC with AMD Strix Halo is on the way
- ASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Are Coming Soon: Here’s What You’ll Pay
- The Most Powerful Handheld in the World
- Lego Nintendo Game Boy review: a brick masterpiece just shy of perfection
- Behold: The Lego Game Boy has already been modded to play games for real
NPC XL
- GFN Thursday GeForce RTX 5080 Coming to GeForce NOW
- Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans
- Xbox Cloud Gaming comes out of beta with improved 1440p resolution
Subscribe to NPC XL
NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month.
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.
You can subscribe here.
First, Last Everything, Episode 5, ‘Andrew Fyfe, CTO of Neutone’ Show Notes
Andrew and Neutone
- Official Neutone website
- Neutone Blog
- Neutone on Instagram
- Neutone on TikTok
- Neutone on YouTube
- Introduction to Tone Morphing with Neutone Morpho – YouTube
- Andrew on X
- Andrew on LinkedIn
Andrew’s Picks
- Andrew’s ‘First’: The Electric Guitar on Wikipedia
- Andrew’s ‘Last’: BEAM by Lunacy Audio
- Andrew’s ‘Everything’: VoxAC30 handwired
Something
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.
If you’re interested in advertising on our shows, you can learn more here or by contacting our Managing Editor, John Voorhees.
