The Limits of Public Gadget Testing

This week, Federico attempts to make audio unboxings a trend, plus he recommends a TV show and videogame, while John encourages listeners to try a decade-old cartoon. Links and Show Notes An Audio Unboxing PlayStation 5 Pro Picks Federico’s Picks: How to Die Alone on Hulu Dragon Age: The Veilguard John’s Pick: Over the Garden Wall Over the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short Additional Reading: Over the Garden Wall’s stop-motion anniversary short is the perfect balm Polygon Over the Garden Wall Perfectly capturing the loneliness of October Vox Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, the differences between U.S. and Italian Halloween, plus game, app, and TV recommendations. We also share a spooky season movie bundle deal. Links and Show Notes Unplugged Happy Halloween FAQs About Halloween In Italy National Park of Abruzzo Interested in Falconry? Picks John’s Pick: Pokémon TCG Pocket Nintendo Music Federico’s Picks: Metaphor Re:Fantazio Launch Trailer Only Murders in the Building, Season 4 Trailer The Neighborhood Trailer Shrinking Trailer MacStories Unwind Deal of the Week Scream and Scream (remake) Bundle Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John share how they use their iPad minis along with a couple of TV shows. Links and Show Notes How We’re Using Our iPad minis Apps Discussed Play GoodLinks Readwise Reader Lire TV Picks John Dan Da Dan Federico Hijack Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico suspects his new vacuum cleaner is the victim of corporate foul play, and John is denied a donut and apple cider slushie thanks to his reliance on technology. Links and Show Notes A Vacuum Dilemma Dyson Gen5detect cordless vacuum cleaner Dyson Gen5detect Accessories sold out John’s solution for Federico’s balcony Paying in the Black Italy to allow larger cash payments despite central bank objections Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, John shares a spooky story, Federico and he both have TV show picks, and they update listeners on their progress in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Links and Show Notes A Spooky Story Brightwurks Debuts ‘Here’s to the Crazy Ones’ Letterpress Poster for Charity [Update: Pulled] Picks John’s Pick: Slow Horses on Apple TV Trailer The Legend of Zelda: Echos of Wisdom Check In Federico’s Pick Nobody Wants This on Netflix Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico gets some help tackling cable management and John does hard time at the DMV, but still had time for a gritty new crime drama. Links and Show Notes Federico Gets Help with Cable Management Federico’s new white microphone arm: TONOR Microphone Boom Arm John Does Hard Time at the DMV As complaints mount over long waits, DMV head questioned by NC lawmakers Pick John’s Pick: The Penguin on Max Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, an unexpected return to the wild kingdom, John’s iPhone 16 Pro Max first impressions, and movie and videogame picks. Show Notes Links and Show Notes A Return to the Animal Kingdom Black vultures A wolf in Rome Picks John’s Pick: The Fall Guy Trailer Rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV Stream on Peacock Federico’s Pick: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom On Amazon Launch Trailer Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, Federico and John unwind on air about how they’re doing post-review week, preview Federico’s Playstation Portal theory, and share family members’ reactions to iOS 18. Links and Show Notes PlayStation Portal Astro Bot The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom The Tail Wagging the Dog Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees

This week, as we approach the release of Apple’s updated OSes, Federico and John check in on where their reviews stand and the one distraction they’ve both allowed themselves in the final stretch. Links and Show Notes An OS Review Vibe Check Coming Soon on MacStories Picks Federico and John’s Joint Pick: Astro Bot on the PS5 Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees  

This week, a surprise apology for rain, an update on our annual OS reviews and what we plan to do with our free time once they’re finished, and a TV pick. Links and Show Notes Italy apologizes for the weather 3BMeteo chiede scusa: “Abbiamo sbagliato troppo. Tanti errori, previsioni talora inaffidabili. Miglioreremo”. I commenti: “Poverini, qualcuno li abbracci” Weather On The Way Apps for Your Next Road Trip Federico and John are nearing the OS review finish line and have some feelings John: Good, but frustrated and tired Federico: Feeling great Saved media for after review season: Federico Balatro+ coming to Apple Arcade September 26, 2024 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Games to finish: Dragon’s Quest XI Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Dragon’s Dogma Hades II 1,000x Resist Minishoot Adventures Steamworld Heist II Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Another Crab’s Treasure Unicorn Overlord Editor’s Note: Yes, Federico is planning to play all the games of 2024 this fall John Lady in the Lake on Apple TV+ The Plucky Squire The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Also mentioned: Sofa Sequel TV Forecast James Turner Rebecca Stone Home Screen: Rebecca Stone CRKD Nitro Deck+ Mobapad M6HD Sunny on Apple TV+ Picks Federico’s Pick: Only Murders in the Building, Season 4 on Disney+/Hulu Trailer Steve Martin to retire soon Follow us on Mastodon MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Threads MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Follow us on Instagram MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees