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This time we're ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple's massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft's new game-streaming console. Close the show out with a discussion of James Gunn's firing from Disney after a right-wing campaign.
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Links and Show Notes
Kevin’s Awesome Tweet
Thinner and Lighter Laptops Have Screwed Us All – Motherboard
Apple identifies and fixes thermal bug in new MacBook Pro
Reddit on Thermal Throttling
Apple releases software fix for MacBook Pro slowdown – Six Colors
Apple MacBook Pro review (2018, 15-inch): the heat is on – The Verge
MacBook Pro 15 (2018) – Beware the Core i9 – YouTube
Core i9 MacBook Pro – After the Patch – YouTube
Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox will focus on ‘XCloud’ game streaming – The Verge
A Few More Details About Microsoft’s Xbox Scarlett Game Streaming Service – Thurrott.com
In Firing James Gunn, Disney Hurts All of Hollywood | Hollywood Reporter
Dave Bautista, Patton Oswalt defend James Gunn after Disney firing – Polygon
James Gunn exits Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after offensive tweets resurface – Polygon
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How to delete all your embarrassing tweets before you become famous
