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June 16, 2026

Episode 229: People need to be forced to change

Follow UpApple launches WSL-like Container Machines for devs: The Register | Apple Developer VideoGIGAZINEApple's new Foundation Models explained: 9to5MacmacOS 27 beta breaks Asahi Linux booting: The RegisterFaceTime bags huge upgrades in iOS 27: 9to5MacSignal warns UK device-scanning plan endangers privacy: The RegisterNewsOpenAI exposes Chinese influence operation targeting data centres: EngadgetThe dark side of the world's first trillionaire: The VergeMicrosoft to block Office 2019 editing on Apple gear: XDA DevelopersLibreOffice hits out at Euro-Office over Microsoft lock-in strategy: The RegisterNHS prescribes 500,000 Microsoft Copilot licences: The RegisterMediaTaskmaster Season Finale: Channel 4Rivals: Rotten TomatoesWidows Bay lands season two renewal: Apple TV+ PRGamesValve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame landing this summer: EngadgetTempest Rising updates: Official Site007: First Light review: IGNMain Show: WWDC26 Post-Game and Beta ImpressionsThe Small Things: Sifting through the minor tweaks, UI refinements, and overlooked features of the WWDC26 announcements. OneBerri BlogLiving on the edge: The boys chat about how they are finding the stability, battery life, and general quirks of running the early developer betas.Three unannounced iOS 27 features: Exploring the features Apple kept behind active development for later updates. 9to5MacApp & Thing of the WeekApp: NetBird Mesh VPNThing: F1 Spanish GP – Lewis Hamilton lands a podium place!ContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: Visit us at wakefromsleep.com and click the YouTube linkEmail: wakefromsleep@protonmail.com

June 9, 2026Episode 228

Episode 228: WWDC26

This week Chris and Rod discuss the WWDC keynote, their initial feelings about the developer Betas that they have installed and talk about some stories that have broken since.

June 2, 2026Episode 2271 hr 6 min

Episode 227: The bong noise of air power

Follow UpDOJ asks Reddit and X for anti-ICE posters' names: EngadgetCalifornia may exempt Linux from age-check rules: The RegisterMeta rolls out Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp subscriptions: EngadgetApple Music leaks point to incoming subscription tiers: 9to5MacLive lyrics arrive in CarPlay app update: 9to5MacNewsGene-editing trial slashes bad cholesterol by 62%: Ars TechnicaApple acquisition points to Creator Studio tier: EngadgetZero-day hunter threatens Microsoft with major exploit leak: The RegisterDuckDuckGo launches NOAI search alternative: DuckDuckGoMediaRivals: Rotten TomatoesFor All Mankind / Star City updates: Rotten TomatoesApex: Rotten TomatoesGamesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reveal trailer drops: YouTubeStar Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown listed: SteamMain Show: WWDC Speculation and LeaksiOS 27 leaks and Siri overhauls: Parsing the latest pre-show leaks. Bloomberg | MacRumorsApple redesigning the Camera app: Expect major functional updates. EngadgetiPhone anti-snatching security: A new protective layer that locks your device instantly if stolen from your hands. 9to5MacWWDC Hardware: Apple reportedly has up to five hardware products lined up for the event. 9to5MacNew Beats Headphones: Spotted in pink on Instagram via Lamine Yamal. 9to5MacApp & Thing of the WeekApp: Moonfin tvOS ClientThing: [Amazon MP3]

May 26, 2026Episode 2261 hr 2 min

Episode 226: Zeitgeist

Follow UpThe Reaper malware targets macOS users: The RegisterPlex Lifetime Pass climbs to $750: The RegisterKC Schools replace 30k devices with Apple gear: 9to5MacJury rules against Elon Musk in OpenAI case: EngadgetFortnite returning to the App Store globally: EngadgetmacOS 27 dropping support for four Mac models: 9to5MacNewsiOS 27 to offer native Google Cast streaming support: 9to5MacAndroid 17 'Continue On' task handoff unveiled: The VergeApple injects AI into Voice Control and accessibility tools: The RegisterBambu Lab private message sparks open source row: The Verge | Jeff Geerling YouTubeSecret CISA credentials exposed in public GitHub repo: Ars TechnicaMediaApple TV to air live sports shot on iPhone 17 Pro: 9to5MacRace Across the World finale: WikipediaFor All Mankind: Rotten TomatoesGamesCivilization VII promises a civ built to last: Ars TechnicaSlay the Spire 2 updates: SteamMain Show: Car CornerFerrari Luce unveiled: Jony Ive's LoveFrom design house shows off a half-million-euro luxury EV. Engadget | GTspiritMercedes-AMG GT EV: Blistering four-door performance hitting 0-60 in just two seconds. The VergeWhat EV to buy now? Cruising AutoTrader for the BMW i4, Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Skoda Enyaq. AutoTraderApp & Thing of the WeekApp: SF SymbolsThing: Dolphin Junction by Martin Cruz SmithContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: wakefromsleep.com

May 19, 2026Episode 2251 hr 7 min

Episode: 225: RAMAGEDDON

Follow UpNHS England confirms Palantir data access: The RegisterGreater Manchester still says no to Palantir platform: The RegisterMacBook Neo shipping times improve: 9to5MacEU rules grant Firefox millions of new users: The RegisterNewsLondon facial recognition cams land suspects every 35 mins: The RegisterAndroid getting huge AI overhaul in 2026: Ars TechnicaAndroid Auto receives big makeover: EngadgetGemini Intelligence brings app automation to Android: EngadgetGooglebooks laptops coming this year: Ars TechnicaCongress investigates Canvas ransom payment breach: The RegisterMediaApex: Rotten TomatoesThe Smashing Machine: WikipediaSocial Distortion – Born to Kill: Apple MusicReverend and the Makers – Is This How Happiness Feels: Apple MusicGamesValve's new Steam Controller is a "scream controller": Rock Paper ShotgunWhere is the Steam Machine? GameSpotMain Show: Tech We Need (and Tech We Don't)Rod's Lifesavers: MacBook Pro M3 / Framework 13 | iPhone 17 Pro / Google Pixel 10 Pro | Ubiquiti UNAS ProChris's Lifesavers: iPad Pro | iPhone Camera | Ubiquiti NetworkingHonourable Mentions: reMarkable Paper Pro | Nintendo Switch 2 | Apple Home AppTech we can live without: Windows 11, Xbox, Playdate, Apple Watch, and Apple CarKeys.App & Thing of the WeekApp: Gnome by Lex FriedmanThing: Refurbished iPod ClassicContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: wakefromsleep.comEmail: wakefromsleep@protonmail.com

May 12, 2026

Episode 224: Devices got so big

Follow UpFedora and Ubuntu to get AI support soon: The RegisterDirty Frag Linux flaw allows root exploit: The RegisterElon Musk faces criminal probe in France: Ars TechnicaMacBook Neo demand triggers new A18 Pro chip run: 9to5MacApple cuts Mac Studio and mini RAM options as shortage worsens: MacRumorsiOS 26.5 RC brings sideloading to Brazil: 9to5MacNewsApple and Intel reach deal for future chips: 9to5MacNHS open source clampdown draws backlash: The RegisterChrome silently installs 4 GB local LLM: The RegisterApple Intelligence to allow third-party AI models in iOS 27: EngadgetNotepad++ dev threatens legal action against macOS port: The RegisterMediaAdolescence: Rotten TomatoesFor All Mankind: Rotten TomatoesRace Across The World: BBC iPlayerThe Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey: GoodreadsA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: GoodreadsWar Machine: Rotten TomatoesTaskmaster / Friends & Neighbours / Who Wants to be a MillionaireMain Show: New Gear DayRod’s new phone: The transfer experience, battery life, and the frustrations of the Camera Control button launching Visual Intelligence.Chris’s new iPad: Setting up from scratch vs. transfer and initial performance impressions.App & Thing of the WeekApp: Ghostty TerminalThing: macOS ContinuityContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: wakefromsleep.comEmail: wakefromsleep@protonmail.com

May 5, 2026Episode 2231 hr 14 min

Episode 223: New iPhone at Xmas

Follow UpMac mini and Mac Studio supply constraints to persist: 9to5MacApple discontinues base Mac mini; new starting price £799: 9to5MacSolar growth is the largest ever observed: Ars TechnicaOpenAI breaks exclusivity with Microsoft: EngadgetPalantir employees raise concerns over company culture: Ars TechnicaiPhone battery drain power-on issues: 9to5MacNewsSevere Linux security threat catches world flat-footed: Ars TechnicaMicrosoft raises AI spend by £25 billion: The RegisterPS5 Linux loader goes public: Tom's HardwareReport: OpenAI making its own phone: 9to5MacTurtle Beach MC7 touchscreen mouse impressions: The Verge500k UK Biobank records listed for sale on Alibaba: BBC NewsMediaTaskmaster: Rotten TomatoesMaul: Shadow Lord: Rotten TomatoesDaredevil: Born Again (Season 2): Rotten TomatoesBlack Bag: Rotten TomatoesNuremberg: Rotten TomatoesThe Running Man (2026): Rotten TomatoesWar Machine: Rotten TomatoesGamesSteam Controller review: Ars TechnicaMay the 4th Star Wars Sale: SteamMain Show: Apple Q2 2026 ResultsApple reports second quarter results: Apple NewsroomApple announces record fiscal second quarter: Six ColorsThing of the WeekVLC for iPad: VideoLANApp of the WeekiPod nano 7th Generation: WikipediaContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: wakefromsleep.comEmail: wakefromsleep@protonmail.com

April 28, 2026

Episode 222: Its a $4trillion dollar company

Follow UpApple faces massive antitrust fine in India: 9to5MacLinux 7.1 adds optional NTFS driver: The RegisterApp Store ratings reported as broken: 9to5MacPalantir's manifesto and NHS contract doubts: Engadget | The RegisterNewsAnthropic investigating Mythos tool breach: EngadgetFramework Nextgen event: Framework 13 Pro | Laptop 16 Upgrades | Oculink Dev KitStudy linking healthy diets to cancer debunked: Ars TechnicaCar CornerApple Sports scores arrive on CarPlay: The VergeMediaGoing Travelling / Taskmaster: Channel 4GamesXbox Game Pass price cuts and Call of Duty changes: EngadgetMain Show: The Ternus Era BeginsTim Cook steps down as CEO: Apple Newsroom11 Defining Moments of the Cook Era: LifehackerJohny Srouji's expanded role: Apple NewsroomJohn Ternus overhauling operations with AI: 9to5MacApp & Thing of the WeekApp: Framework Laptop 13 DIY KitThing: MusicHoarders Album Art ExchangeContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: wakefromsleep.com

April 21, 2026

Episode 221: Is Coding Not Creative?

Follow UpApple wins latest round in Masimo fight: 9to5MacTotalRecall Reloaded finds Windows 11 Recall side entrance: Ars TechnicaIndia drops plan for forced state-owned apps: 9to5MacApple and Google reportedly pointing users to nudify apps: EngadgetApple threatened Grok over sexualised deepfakes: 9to5MacNewsDutch navy frigate location outed by Bluetooth tracker: The RegisterGemini creates personalised images from Google Photos: Ars TechnicaUK told Big Tech habit is a national security risk: The RegisterApple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone: Ars TechnicaGoPro Mission 1 with 8K and interchangeable lenses: EngadgetCar CornerApple Maps EV Routing adds Ford Mustang Mach-E: 9to5MacMediaTaskmaster: Channel 4Race Across the World: BBC iPlayerThe Other Bennet Sister: BBC iPlayerFor All Mankind: IMDbLast One Laughing: Amazon PrimeCall of Duty movie arrives in 2028: EngadgetGamesArt of Rally: Nintendo eShopLana Del Rey releases video game song: EngadgetBattlefield 6 naval and big map details: Rock Paper ShotgunPlaydate Season 3 coming later this year: EngadgetMain Show: Moving on from AdobeThe War on Adobe: The VergeThe Tools: DaVinci Resolve | Scribus | GIMP | Logic Pro | Pixelmator Pro | Darktable | Nova | VSCodiumApp & Thing of the WeekApp: HyperkeyThing: Nintendo Switch 2ContactMastodon: @g5maniac@mastodon.scot | @_cjp@mastodon.socialYouTube: wakefromsleep.com

April 14, 2026Episode 2201 hr 18 min

Episode: 220: Little Horses in a Field Somewhere

Follow UpAdobe modifies hosts file for analytics: MJTsaiYouTube Shorts makes it easy to deepfake yourself: The VergeMicrosoft removes unnecessary Copilot buttons: EngadgetOvercast launches podcast transcripts: 9to5MacNHS staff resist Palantir software: The RegisterNewsFrance launches government Linux desktop plan: LinuxiacMac OS X running on a Wii: EngadgetArtemis II crew deals with Outlook issues: EngadgetApple highlights Artemis II iPhone photography: MacRumorsMeta employee downloads 30,000 photos: BBC NewsmacOS Tahoe crashes after 49 days of uptime: Six ColorsMac mini and Mac Studio configs out of stock: 9to5MacCar CornerEU blocking imports of large American trucks: Ars TechnicaMediaProject Hail Mary: MetacriticThey Will Kill You: MetacriticWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: MetacriticNo Time to Die: MetacriticThe Thomas Crown Affair (1968): MetacriticGamesValve brings native Steam Link to Vision Pro: Ars TechnicaMain Show: Apple at 50System Polish: Aqua LibraryHardware Touches: Pulsating Sleep Light | MagSafe Charging Light | Replaceable BatteriesSoftware we miss: Front Row | iSync | iPodIconic Design: The Original iMac G3 Colours | Proxy IconsApp & Thing of the WeekApp: DockDoorThing: The Burning Stones by Antti Tuomainen