Main Street goes bust, the Super Bowl soars, the Winter Olympics rule, and the Great Rebundling proceeds apace. Plus: our TV picks! [Downstream+ subscribers also get: Big changes at Disney, and the lastest on WBD/Netflix/Paramount.)
Clockwise 644: I Saw 'The Dark Knight,' Right?
18/02/2026 | 29 mins.
Whether we'd wear an Apple AI pendant, the vintage tech bringing us joy, how we feel about AI-generated playlists, and whether to buy an M4 Mac mini before the Apple event.
Upgrade 603: Recalibrate the Quality Bar
16/02/2026 | 1h 42 mins.
We discuss Apple's struggles to ship an upgraded Apple Intelligence, prepare for a March 4 product announcement, and explain Apple TV going all in on "Severance." Also, Jason answers your (many!) curling questions!
Cortex 176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace
16/02/2026 | 54 mins.
Myke talks to Becca Farsace about beginning her life as an independent creator—shaping a new workflow, making videos on her own terms, and carrying lessons from her years at The Verge into this next chapter.
Mac Power Users 836: Welcome, Stephen
15/02/2026 | 1h 36 mins.
David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes!