Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This week on Unwind, Federico and John offer a peek behind what it's like to wait for an Apple press release to drop, Federico critiques an Italian's recommendations of what to buy at Costco and shares a videogame pick, and John has a new movie for listeners.

Links and Show Notes:

Unplugged:

- Apple Reveals New iPhone 16e with Face ID and 48MP Camera — macstories.net/news/apple-reveals-new-iphone-16e-with-face-id-and-48mp-camera
- The Italian Products You Should (and Shouldn't) Buy at Costco, According to an Italian — foodandwine.com/costco-best-italian-products-11679663

Picks:

- The Gorge — apple.co/3EXR2jP
- Avowed — avowed.obsidian.net
- Avowed on Amazon — amzn.to/3EKCIuZ
- Avowed on Steam — store.steampowered.com/app/2457220/Avowed

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00:00:00 Waiting Around for Press Release
00:02:30 An Italian's Guide to Shopping
00:12:24 The Gorge
00:14:53 Avowed