Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Comfort Zone
In this very special episode, the gang makes their “Pro” and “Pro Max” predictions for tech in 2025 and oh my, does it get wild! Who’s best clued into the tech coming this year? Who is just wish-casting their way to third place? We’ll have to wait to find out.
NPC: Next Portable Console
On this special edition of NPC, Federico, John, and Brendon react to Nintendo’s video announcement about the Switch 2, dig through every detail of the video for clues, and consider how things are likely to play out in the coming months.
MacStories Unwind
This week, John judges Southerners’ handling of snow, Federico is a game streaming convert, and John has a new favorite series about the Troubles in Ireland. Plus, we found a great deal on a favorite sitcom.
Magic Rays of Light
Sigmund and Devon share their favorite announcements from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and recap the second season of Bad Sisters.
Comfort Zone, Episode 32, ‘The Opposite of Snow Leopard’ Show Notes
”## Weekly Topics
- Nothing, just 2025 predictions!
Other Things Discussed
- MacStories left Meta platforms
- Niléane’s reporting from last year about Meta’s moderation failings
- DLC podcast
Follow the Hosts
- Chris on YouTube
- Matt on Birchtree
- Niléane on Mastodon
- Comfort Zone on Mastodon
- Comfort Zone on Bluesky”
NPC, Episode 18, ‘Nintendo Switch 2: Reactions and First Theories’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Reactions
- Nintendo Switch 2 – First Look Trailer
- Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
- Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been announced, releasing 2025
- GameCube Keyboard Controller
Magic Rays of Light, Episode 152, ‘CES 2025 and Bad Sisters’ Show Notes
Give to the Red Cross California Wildfires Response
Highlight
Main Topic
- CES Is A Lot: A Gadget Roundup
- Hisense TriChroma LED TV
- LG G5
- Panasonic Z95B
- Apple Television could be the antidote for these disturbing TV trends | 9to5Mac
- VLC AI Subtitling
- Roborock Saros Z70
- Schlage Sense Pro
- Tapo AI Analysis
- Caséta Shades
- Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300
- ThirdReality MK1 Magic Keyboard
- Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush
- Willo® AutoFlo+ Fully Automated Kids Toothbrush
- MCON
- Belkin Stage PowerGrip
- Nékojita FuFu
- Soliddd Vision
Trailer Talk
Releases
Recap
TV App Highlights
Up Next
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- Queer
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MacStories Unwind, ‘Trying to Reach All the Senses’ Show Notes
Links and Show Notes
Unplugged Segment:
- The South and snow
- This video captures it well
Picks
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- John’s Pick:
- MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week
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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, Ruminate, Comfort Zone, and NPC: Next Portable Console 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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