The trouble with Apple sending Siri audio to human beings, macOS Catalina's overly aggressive approach to app security, and the possibility of Apple introducing a $3000 laptop cast a little bit of a pall on the Summer of Fun this week. But cheer up--we've also got some interesting Upstream news about Disney and Amazon, and a summer-themed version of Ask Upgrade!
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Links and Show Notes:
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Upgrade #242: Myke and the Modems - Relay FM
Apple Buys Intel's Modem Business for $1 Billion: Here's Why | Tom's Guide
Jennifer Salke Says Amazon Isn't in Volume Business (But Wants More 'Fleabag') | Hollywood Reporter
'Lord of the Rings' Creative Team Set at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter
Marvel Phase 4: all movies and Disney Plus shows announced at Comic-Con 2019 - Polygon
Hawkeye (2012 - 2015) | Comic Books | Comics | Marvel.com
NBC streaming service to debut in April 2020 following Apple TV+ launch in fall, will be new home for ‘The Office’ after Netflix - 9to5Mac
Streaming War Rivals Want to Put the Spotlight on Others | Hollywood Reporter
Apple employees listen to Siri audio samples - Six Colors
Apple contractors 'regularly hear confidential details' on Siri recordings | Technology | The Guardian
Is Anyone Listening to You on Alexa? A Global Team Reviews Audio - Bloomberg
Jason's Tweet about Catalina Security Issues
16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in October - 9to5Mac
Digitimes: 16-inch MacBook Pro with narrow bezels coming in September - 9to5Mac
Apple to replace all MacBook keyboards with reliable keys - 9to5Mac
How a 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM MacBooks | Macworld
Jeremy Burge on Instagram: "House guests"
Pacific Pineapple - 2 Towns Ciderhouse
Upgrade #213: The California Environment - Relay FM
Relay FM 5th Anniversary Live Show
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