This week:  the pros and cons of Apple’s new 4K and 5K iMacs.  Plus: the new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2—we’ve got our grubby hands on Apple’s new peripherals and we’re ready to share what we like (and what we don’t).
 
And just when you thought we were wrapping it up, we say hale na', let’s talk about apps!  We’ll pitch you some our current favorites.
 
And stay tuned for CultCast 2nd Hour with guest Blake J. Harris, author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, to be regaled with the story of the 90s video game war that pitted newcomer, Sega of America, against Nintendo, an unstoppable force and maker Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt, and the beloved Nintendo Entertainment System. 2nd Hour starts at 1:08:05!

 
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We also want to give Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com a huge thanks for all the great music you hear in today's show.
 
 


On the show this week


@erfon / @bst3r / @lkahney / @blakejharrisnyc


 


This week’s links
 

Console Wars
http://amzn.to/1RLrS4u
 
Blake “J.” Harris

https://twitter.com/blakejharrisnyc
 


Apple clears the air on Wi-Fi Assist confusion


http://www.cultofmac.com/392149/wi-fi-assist/

 

Apple releases ‘stunning’ new 4K and 5K iMacs

http://www.cultofmac.com/391986/apple-releases-brand-new-stunning-4k-and-5k-imacs/
 


10 insane details about Apple’s new iMacs and Magic peripherals
http://www.cultofmac.com/392021/10-insane-details-about-apples-new-imacs-and-magic-peripherals/
 


How to use Overcast to maximize your podcast fun


http://www.cultofmac.com/391823/how-to-use-overcast-to-maximize-your-podcast-fun/
 




Apple introduces new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2
http://www.cultofmac.com/391990/apple-introduces-new-magic-keyboard-magic-mouse-2-and-magic-trackpad-2/