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Episode 516Sep 14, 2021

Apple says update your devices now

Plus, a few science stories you might’ve missed and our favorite hashtag of the year (#metgala).

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Apple's new self service repair program is set to launch in early 2022.
Apple's new self service repair program is set to launch in early 2022.
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The myth of Apple’s security impermeability has been shattered to pieces. Today, Apple issued an emergency software update for its products after researchers discovered devices could be infected with the highly invasive Pegasus software without (yes, withOUT) a single click. We’ll explain what that means for your security. Plus, “Shipageddon” will be with us until 2022, and we discuss a few science-related stories you might’ve missed, including one about baby cows being potty-trained. And finally, one of the fashion industry’s biggest parties is making us smile (#metgala).

Here’s everything we talked about today: 

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