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Angela Fisher
Angela Fisher
Chris Fisher
Chris Fisher
Turn the Flock Off | The Launch 🚀 41

Turn the Flock Off | The Launch 🚀 41

12 November 2025

Flock cameras are back in the headlines, and not in a good way. We called it, and now the stories are flying in.
Warm and Brown for the Holidays | The Launch 🚀 40

Warm and Brown for the Holidays | The Launch 🚀 40

5 November 2025

Traditions, a touch of chaos, and plenty of pie. We talk about our favorite holiday, what makes it special, and what you might want to steal for your own celebration.
Shirtless in Seattle | The Launch 🚀 39

Shirtless in Seattle | The Launch 🚀 39

29 October 2025

Chris puts his insomnia to the test. With data, tracking, and an AI-powered plan to finally sleep better.
The Day AWS Stood Still | The Launch 🚀 38

The Day AWS Stood Still | The Launch 🚀 38

22 October 2025

AWS went down, chaos followed. We’ve got the stories, the scars, and the takeaway.
Bubbles per Second | The Launch 🚀 37

Bubbles per Second | The Launch 🚀 37

15 October 2025

OpenAI just signed a deal so massive they measure it in power plants, not price tags. We break down the trillion-dollar logic powering the AI gold rush.
Chris Hunts for Bigfoot | The Launch 🚀 36

Chris Hunts for Bigfoot | The Launch 🚀 36

24 September 2025

A bizarre forest encounter sends Chris spiraling into a new obsession, while Angela cuts to the chase: what’s your theme?
iPhone Vape | The Launch 🚀 35

iPhone Vape | The Launch 🚀 35

10 September 2025

We react to the Apple 17 having a built-in vape, and find out what hardware Ang might be upgrading. Plus, debate the perfect mouse, and bite into punchy peaches.
Blame it on AI | The Launch 🚀 34

Blame it on AI | The Launch 🚀 34

3 September 2025

From Taco Bell bots to doomsday headlines, we laugh at the hype and panic, while probably exaggerating a bit ourselves.
Time Appropriate Eatings | The Launch 🚀 33

Time Appropriate Eatings | The Launch 🚀 33

27 August 2025

Modern cars are crammed with sensors, even for things any idiot could figure out. Mine broke, so instead of replacing it, I hacked my car to shut it up.
Browser Taste Test | The Launch 🚀 32

Browser Taste Test | The Launch 🚀 32

20 August 2025

Chris pitches his latest pivot to Angela, then puts the Zen browser hype to the test.
The Mayor of Milk Town | The Launch 🚀 31

The Mayor of Milk Town | The Launch 🚀 31

13 August 2025

Angela’s obscure holiday obsession and how Chris accidentally became the Mayor of Milk Town.
The Age of Verification | The Launch 🚀 30

The Age of Verification | The Launch 🚀 30

6 August 2025

Governments worldwide think your privacy is adorable but outdated. Say hello to mandatory selfies and ID checks, and goodbye to anonymous cat memes.