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    #281: We Hacked A Switch

    May 28th, 2020 · 65 minutes

    Oops! Let's dig into the WSJ report on Facebook's divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY!

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    Links and Show Notes

    Facebook reportedly ignored its own research showing algorithms divided users - The Verge
    Texas Instruments Is Nerfing Programming on its Calculators
    HBO Max: pricing, devices, how it’s different than HBO Now all explained - Polygon
    How to get HBO Max if you have HBO Now, HBO Go, cable TV, or an AT&T plan - Polygon
    HBO Max: Every movie, TV show, and original you can watch right now - Polygon
    HBO Max’s catalog is full of weird holes - The Verge