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On episode 12 of our podcast, Federico told people to use Netscape Navigator to view the show notes.

A listener named Malik came through, sharing some screenshots of Relay.fm in the ancient browser.

This week, I got an email from a listener named Simon, who has looked at our site in several old browsers:

Update: Dr. Drang has taken this to its logical conclusion:

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Update 2: Simon’s back and has taken us further back again:

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Buzzfeed’s Ben Smith:

A senior executive at Uber suggested that the company should consider hiring a team of opposition researchers to dig up dirt on its critics in the media — and specifically to spread details of the personal life of a female journalist who has criticized the company.

The executive, Emil Michael, made the comments in a conversation he later said he believed was off the record. In a statement through Uber Monday evening, he said he regretted them and that they didn’t reflect his or the company’s views.

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Nilay Patel:

One of the best things about the iPod when it first came out was explaining how it worked — it was so simple, and people figured it out so fast. Same with the iPhone and iPad. You get the feeling that won’t be the case with the Apple Watch.

I have the same concerns, honestly.

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Developers can get started on Glances and Actionable Notifications now; it looks like “fully native app” support is coming until later next year. Looks like the Watch will require iOS 8.2 on the iPhone.

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Shawn Blanc:

Just one long year ago today we launched The Sweet Setup. Our aim was to be the place you go when you (or your friends) want the best app for a certain category. That is still our aim.

Over the past year, we’ve done our best to write some of [the best app reviews you can find, share interesting and fun interviews with folks about the computer gear they use, and write helpful tips to help you get the most out of the apps you use.

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Ingrid Lunden at TechCrunch:

Spotify’s upcoming integration with Uber — getting announced formally today — is not the only development the music streaming service has planned to grow its business. The company has plans for a podcasting service as well as an as-yet undetermined feature that is currently set up under the name “Magic.”

iTunes adding podcast support was the Big Bang for medium, and if Spotify is about to follow suit, it could be just as big of a deal.

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You’re a writer. You’re a blogger. You demand the best tools for the job and yet there’s so much “bloatware” out there that has totally forgotten what a writer truly needs.

We haven’t forgotten and we’ve created a surprisingly-powerful yet simple hyper-focused writing and publishing app just for you. We hope you fall in love with writing and consequently share more of those amazing must-read narratives with the world.

Say “Hi” to the last desktop publishing client that you’ll ever need: Desk.

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This week, on Connected:

This week, Stephen explains Net Neutrality to the Europeans, Myke explains YouTube Music and why Evernote Context doesn’t bother him before Federico explains how bit rot in the App Store makes him sad.

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MG Siegler:

Coming out in favor of net neutrality is pretty much the easiest high ground one can grab. The President knows that his Republican counterparts will largely take the unpopular position defending the business interests of the telco companies under the guise of free market weasel-speak.

The only slight friction for the President here is that his strong stance puts Tom Wheeler, the FCC chairman that he appointed, in a tough spot. It’s a lose-lose for Wheeler. If he supports the President’s position, he’s a White House stooge. If he opposes it, he’s the fall guy. And it sure looks like he’s getting ready to oppose it…

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Brian Fung and Nancy Scola, for The Washington Post:

Huddled in an FCC conference room Monday with officials from major Web companies, including Google, Yahoo and Etsy, agency Chairman Tom Wheeler said he has preferred a more nuanced solution. That approach would deliver some of what Obama wants but also would address the concerns of the companies that provide Internet access to millions of Americans, such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable and AT&T.

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My friend and fellow Volunteer State citizen Bradley Chambers, over on Tools and Toys:

With the growth of social media, video games, and streaming services, many people are finding they don’t use their cable subscription enough to justify the continued expense. We get our news, entertainment, movies, and TV shows through other channels now. This guide is about getting the right gear to make a smooth transition away from cable or satellite into cheaper alternatives.

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We live in the future.

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