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    #211: Suckville 9 to 5

    January 24th, 2019 · 60 minutes

    Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn't good.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge
    Xiaomi’s folding phone is the best we’ve seen so far - The Verge
    Have Phones Become Boring? Well, They’re About to Get Weird | WIRED
    No, Nest Cams are not being hacked to issue fake nuclear bomb threats - The Verge
    Fyre Fight: The Inside Story of How We Got Two Warring Fyre Festival Documentaries in the Same Week - The Ringer
    What Happened To Andy King After Fyre Festival? The Event Producer Has Some New Ventures
    Bahamian Caterer Wants Ja-Rule To Cut The Check If He’s Really Sorry For Fyre Festival Fiasco - Essence