Episode 123: Munster of the East - Technically Correct

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Sleepless nights, 4K vindication, and extremely expensive iPhones. This week, intrepid firmware sleuths spoil Apple Christmas and Ryan posits that Apple’s doubling down on secrecy may be a fool’s errand at scale. Plus: Bob Iger cancels his corporate Netflix account. 🐭 .Links:Amazon.com: Sleepphones SB5BM Wireless Headphones, Midnight Black: Cell Phones & Accessories Gob Talking to Siri Clip from Arrested Development - YouTube Steve T-S on Twitter: "I can confirm reports that HomePod’s firmware reveals the existence of upcoming iPhone’s infra-red face unlock in BiometricKit and elsewhere https://t.co/yLsgCx7OTZ" Benjamin Geskin on Twitter: "HomePod firmware shows Apple Watch with LTE! Found by @RealAntonioM https://t.co/GvTbzdFbq7" Face ID on the iPhone 8 may work even when the device is laying flat… | 9to5Mac Roundup: Here’s everything Apple will release before the end of 2017 | 9to5Mac Apple appears to be readying 4K HDR iTunes content ahead of Apple TV upgrade Apple Plans to Release a Cellular-Capable Watch to Break iPhone Ties - Bloomberg Updated iPhone SE Rumored for Early 2018 Launch - Mac Rumors Developing for iPhone Pro - Allen Pike Matt Bonney on Twitter: "Red = New New iPhone “function area” and status bar. Blue = Current iPhone 7 content area. Yellow = Minuscule extra content space. 😕 https://t.co/cppfZWTMwb" The Walt Disney Company to Acquire Majority Ownership of BAMTech - The Walt Disney Company In break with Netflix, Disney’s streaming service aims to dominate children’s programming - The Washington Post Jody Avirgan on Twitter: "With studios setting up their own streaming services, someone should invent a way to pay one monthly fee for access to all the channels." Amazon.com: The Spot Outlet Wall Mount Hanger Stand - No Messy Wires or Screws - Multiple Colors - the Ultimate Holder Case for Round Dot Puck Speakers - Great for Kitchens and Bathrooms by Mount Genie (White): Electronics OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Amazon.com : Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Power Zoom Lens : Camera & Photo The Wirecutter Reviews of the Best Cameras Amazon.com : Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm STM Lens - WiFi Enabled : Electronics

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Sleepless nights, 4K vindication, and extremely expensive iPhones. This week, intrepid firmware sleuths spoil Apple Christmas and Ryan posits that Apple’s doubling down on secrecy may be a fool’s errand at scale. Plus: Bob Iger cancels his corporate...

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