Best Riff Raff Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 690 Riff Raff 1:04:17

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Undefeated in Canada, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Please No More Jared Leto and The Whole Bloody AffairBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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Electric Cars: Why your electric car isn't charging as fast as you thought 45:44

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If you're an EV driver did you know that the 150Kw charger you're driving to might not actually charge your car at that speed? And some charging etiquette questions too! Justin has three EVs and some home charger issues, while Alex has two BYDs! All thanks to Uniden and NRMA Insurance, if you want to talk EVs send us a text on 0477 657 657 thanks t…

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Episode 693 Stranger Binge 1:07:49

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Pumpkin on Pumpkin, Stranger Things Novel, Please Do Not Trade Binnington and Treadmill or No TreadmillBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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Movies: The Blair Witch Project 1:03:06

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A "found footage" movie that could easily be mistaken for a documentary. What you'll learn in this podcast will make you want to watch The Blair Witch Project for the first time, or again - it's a remarkable story of filmmaking. Watch it now on Fetch up on your big-screen Hisense TV!By Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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#710 PRIVATE - Ups and Downs 32:06

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A bit going on right nowBy Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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TBTT #710 - Social Media Ban Again? 1:06:47

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YES we are talking the Kids Social media ban again - its so close now! And we now know more about how its going to be done by the platforms. Plus a breakthrough between Apple and Google - will it last? Batteries on planes - the new rules explained, and Black Friday - when the hell is it??By Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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EFTM: All the new Amazon devices, plus your tech questions! 52:15

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Amazon devices country manager Jacqui Corbett joins the show to talk about all the exciting new products coming from Amazon - time to upgrade your smart home gear? Plus, to upgrade Oura or go cheap? Smart ring advice. Finding a good retro gameboy console and more of your tech questions answered. Ask your own question, text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vo…

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Jesse Harris 1:12:24

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Jesse Harris, the GRAMMY-winning singer songwriter whose work spans from his solo albums to his instrumental group Cosmo, joins Norah for a conversation grounded in their years of friendship and collaboration. They talk about his early background, seeing yourself as a songwriter, and stories from the good old days. The episode is packed with beauti…

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Tech Guide #672 - New rules for powerbanks on flights, Honor launches in Australia 44:36

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There are new rules on the use of portable batteries on flights on Australian airlines, Meta has jumped the gun and will begin its social media ban early, Arctel slashes NBN plan prices in its Black Friday sale, we run our eye over the DJI Osmo Action 6 camera, we test out the Logitech solar powered keyboard that never needs charging, Honor launche…

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Two Fat Squirrels 1:00:10

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The boys are back! Life updates, killers on the loose, and a story of fat squirrel. This week's brews are Legacy Ale by Leinenkugel and Space Cake by Clown Shoes. Merch: HereBy Pew Pew Audio

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Electric Cars: BYD Boss talks 2026 in Australia and the new Atto 1 32:09

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This week, Stephen Collins, Chief Operating Officer - BYD Australia & New Zealand joins the Two Blokes. We talk about the new Atto 1 and Atto 2 and their aggressive pricing. As well as what the future long and short term is for BYD as a car brand in Australia. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams, plus, you can be part of the show, th…

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Episode 692 Another Cold 1:04:07

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Thanksgiving Pizza, Not Allergic to the Cold Virus, Snot Sucker and Will the Super Aging Stop Soon?By Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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Movies: Pushing Tin 1:14:41

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A movie about Air Traffic Controllers? Is it a drama, or a comedy? John Cusak, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie - what a cast! Trev loves planes, so surely he will love this one? Stephen walks us through some key moments and the two discuss what it all means. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense!…

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TBTT #709 - Roblox adds age verification, TPG has Triple Zero issues 1:00:49

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Roblox is adding age verification to stop predators chatting to kids, despite not being part of the Social media ban - it's a good thing, and we unpack it. TPG has Triple Zero issues which shines a light again on device problems in Australia DJI's selfie drone gets an upgrade, Amazon's Satellite Internet service gets a name and Black Friday Deals!…

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EFTM: Kids Social Media Ban: eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor Long 53:48

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Australia's eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor to talk about the upcoming changes for Social media and kids, the pressure on her role, and the conspiracy nut jobs around December's change in safe search rules. Follow up calls on Roaming data, questions of Speed issues online. And the great eSIM debate - why can't we use multiple phones! All thanks t…

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P is for Punk: B is for Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs 23:20

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On this episode of P Is for Punk, we dive headfirst into the return of one of Chicago's darkest and most influential punk bands: Alkaline Trio. After a six-year gap, the Trio dropped Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs, an album that's equal parts urgent, melodic, and unapologetically bleak in the best way. We break down the band's history, the era that led …

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Sarah McLachlan 47:44

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Sarah McLachlan, the multi-GRAMMY and Juno Award–winning singer songwriter, sits down with Norah for an open and reflective conversation. They talk about Sarah's music schools, the origins of Lilith Fair, and what it takes to balance family life with a long career in music. The episode also features stunning performances, including one of Sarah’s s…

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Tech Guide #671 - Early onset dementia linked to excessive screen use, DJI Neo 2 drone review 49:51

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The alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to the person who is bringing this product and many other like it to help Australian users, we run our eye over the new DJI Neo 2 follow me drone, we check out Satechi’s range of FindAll products so yo…

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Electric Cars: Petrol RANGE questioned but not reported, and an EV Sales update 39:51

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Here's an interesting one, the range, or "Fuel Economy" of ICE and Hybrid cars has been questioned by the AAA - the same body that recently questioned the advertised range of a few Electric Cars on the market. But just how has that been reported? Fairly? We think not. An update on Electric Car sales, and the Number 1 Car might surprise you! And how…

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Episode 691 Get to the Choppa 1:03:35

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Predator Badlands First Thoughts, The Voice of the Predator, Did DJT Blow Bubba? and Putin KompromatBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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Movies: Phar Lap 1:20:21

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Tom Burlinson stars in the story of one of Australian Horse Racing's most popular and most successful runners. PHAR LAP - you'll learn a lot from the movie, and if you fire up your Fetch on your Hisense TV you'll learn even more listening to Stephen's analysis of the movie A period film, done very well, and an important piece of Australian history.…

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#708 PRIVATE - Streaming, Mentorship and Seinfeld? 33:14

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Interesting reallyBy Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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TBTT #708 - 24 Years of the iPod and Hubbl Trouble 1:07:30

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Hubbl trouble? No more stack and save but is this still a bright future? 24 years since the iPod was announced, what has changed, what did it change and how an industry moved forward. The best TV technology of 2025 discussed And the old school phone for new school devices, plus RODE is back with new video production technology.…

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EFTM: Kids Social Media ban a month away, plus our relationship with work and technology 1:21:13

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Cam Wilson from Crikey.com.au and TheSizzle.com.au joins me to unpack the Kids Social Media Ban - what's happening, what do we expect and what next? Plus the looming changes to search - will you need ID to search on Google? Neil Westhof from HP joins me to talk about how computers have evolved with the workplace and our relationship with work and h…

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Alessia Cara 31:27

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Alessia Cara, the GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter known for her honest lyrics and soulful voice, joins Norah in the studio. She talks about how she first started writing songs, what life on the road has been like, and the secret dreams she still keeps close. Along the way, you’ll hear intimate duet performances of songs from Alessia’s latest album…

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Tech Guide #670 - Microsoft's apology, Arlo Pan Tilt Camera review, Lego Death Star 49:15

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Microsoft issues an apology and offers refunds to 2.7m Microsoft 365 subscribers – were you one of them? Apple has kicked off renewable energy projects in Australia to match the power you use to charge their products, has July released the unlosable suitcase, we take a look at the new Arlo Pan Tilt cameras, we check out the Sony ULT Field 5 portabl…

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Electric Cars: Polestar 4 Review and Vehicle to Grid explained by Ausgrid 50:47

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This week Stephen and Trevor have been driving the Polestar 4 - a stunning car with some concerns worth checking out before you buy. We talk to Ausgrid about their plans for Vehicle to Grid compatibility and also moves to introduce home pricing for kerbside charging. And your calls, we talk to an Xpeng owner and the owner of an IM6! SMS us with you…

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Movies: Falling Down 1:03:33

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Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall star in the story of a man who in some ways is just trying to get to his daughter's birthday party. But we learn so much more about him and his life. At the same time we learn about a cop on his last day, giving it all up for his family. Watch it on your Hisense TV on Fetch and tune in to unpack the movie with Step…

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#707 PRIVATE - DODGERS AND R2D2 30:27

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Not the same as last weekBy Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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TBTT #707 - Reddit and Kick to be banned for under 16's in Australia - why? 1:10:18

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The eSafety Comissioner has made a judgement on their opinion of a bunch of platforms and apps and if they should be considered banned under Australia's new Social Media Age Restrictions - Trevor and Stephen unpack the strange decisions within. Optus fronts a firey Sanate Hearing - why was there shouting? And Hisense's new RGB technology - is it wo…

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EFTM: How does a firmware update render a product useless? 56:09

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If your video doorbell did a firmware update and then never worked again - what would you expect to happen? Trev offers three options to this caller Advice on smartphones in a mid-range budget and we learn something more about Cricut! AI for Email - can it work? Security cameras for a large area and a new laptop - is it needed? Get in touch any tim…

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Benjamin Tod: Staying True in Country’s Changing Landscape 1:07:08

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This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF and use RIFFRAFF at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Benjamin Tod opens up about faith, songwriting, and staying grounded while country keeps changing. He talks about walking away from the darkness, leaning into Christianity, and…

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María Zardoya 57:48

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María Zardoya, the voice of The Marías, joins Norah in the studio. They talk honestly about the joys and challenges of being in a band, the beauty in sad songs, and the connection that comes from inspiration. They duet on a couple of Maria’s captivating songs, and one of Norah’s that Maria has always loved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Tech Guide #669 - Samsung v Hisense - the battle of the ultra-large TVs 55:06

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AI is becoming the new weapon for scammers – we tell you what to look out for and how to stay safe and it’s the battle of the big screen TVs, Big Screen Battle - the Samsung 115-inch and the Hisense 116-inch – we run our eye over both, we take a look at the Vision Pro with M5, we check out the Kaspersky internet security software, Rode has launched…

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Electric Cars: Tesla's Autonomous Driving put to the Test by Drive.com.au 43:49

9d ago43:49

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James Ward from Drive.com.au took a Tesla on an epic road trip without driving - the car did it all. What he learned was fascinating. What does it mean for the future of cars and driving We talk to Tim who JUST picked up his new car!! Find out what and why! Get in touch, SMS us thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 All thanks to Uniden Dashcams and NR…

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Episode 689 Allergic Reaction 1:05:26

27d ago1:05:26

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Trips to the ER, Hives All Over, Dream Warriors and Devo in the LineupBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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Movies: Beverly Hills Cop 1:08:40

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Eddie Murphy stars as the cop and Beverly Hills is the setting, but in fact it might not be what you think it is. For those too young to know it, this is a crime comedy with one of the fastest comedy minds along with a great supporting cast. Start with the OG and watch along with us on Fetch on your Hisense TV…

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#706 PRIVATE - Stephen's Latest Purchase and Medical Chatter 30:39

12d ago30:39

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This one is a wild rideBy Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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Micro Brew: Beernuts Productions: Trick or Treat 37:55

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gough from Beernuts Productions joins Drew to talk about his brand-new film Trick or Treat! The two dive into the history of Halloween in Australia, the creative approach behind the film, and a whole new meaning to the phrase "dick pic." Watch Trick or Treat and all of gough's films at BeernutsProductions.com…

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TBTT #706 - Outrage over the new BOM Website! Microsoft in Trouble with the ACCC 1:09:42

27d ago1:09:42

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Just how bad is the new Bureau of Meteorology Website? Should they revert back? Or just fix what they have done. Microsoft in pain from the ACCC over price changes without sharing all the details - should Spotify also get a look? Facebook's big payout to Aussies - should you get some? Samsung's Triple Zero woes and the new Samsung XR Headset - taki…

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EFTM: Handheld gaming revolution and the Cricut craft revolution! 1:04:42

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This week I'm joined by Glenn Rogers, Executive Vice President of Cricut - not the sport, the global crafting phenomenon - what is it, and what can it be used for? And Bradley Howe from ASUS joins to talk about the stunning ROG Xbox Ally X - a portable gaming device like no other. Plus your calls on tech questions! Send me and SMS anytime thanks to…

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Jason Isbell 1:02:26

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In this episode, Norah sits down with Jason Isbell, the GRAMMY winning singer songwriter known for his raw storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, and southern rock roots. From his days with Drive-By Truckers to his work with The 400 Unit and his acclaimed solo albums, Jason has become one of the most authentic voices in American music. Together, he and No…

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Tech Guide #668 - Eyes on with Amazon's AI smart glasses, Samsung Galaxy XR 47:35

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We’ve just returned from San Francisco where we attended Amazon’s Delivering the Future Event – we go eyes on with the new AI glasses for delivery drivers and also talk about the new robotic and chat to Amazon executives about the new tech and howto make delivery times even faster. Samsung has just released its Galaxy VR headset to take on the Visi…

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Strange Brew: Haunted Items and the After Life 50:41

10d ago50:41

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Todd joins the show for a deep dive into the world of haunted objects — are they truly cursed, or do spirits attach themselves to them? We explore the responsibility that comes with owning such items, what the afterlife might really be, and how we might connect with loved ones who've passed on. This week's brew: Bonifest from Tridentine Brewing. To…

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Electric Cars: A Ferrari Electric Car? Exclusive chat with Ferrari's product lead 46:29

25d ago46:29

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Trev travelled to Ferrari's factory to see their Electric Car plans, but no car. We've got an exclusive chat with their Product Development Boss, Gianmaria Fulgenzi about how an Electric Ferrari can still be a Ferrari. Plus Ken has a Sealion 7 and loves it, while Stan is out on a road trip. His Polestar 2 has done a lot of distance, but he's got ey…

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Episode 688 I Digress 1:02:46

24d ago1:02:46

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Booting Problems, Gen V Spoilers, Kane Hodder and Not Going to Buy Marty's GuitarBy Josh Albrecht, Ben Chamness

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Movies: Parasite 56:38

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A unique Oscar winner in many ways, Stephen introduces Trevor to Parasite, the story of a poor family with dreams. Not only is this entirely in Korean but there's no way you could predict the plot even as you progress through the movie. Watch it on Fetch on your Hisense TVBy Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech

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TBTT #705 - Amazon's smart delivery plans 1:10:01

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Stephen and Trevor are in San Francisco as guests of Amazon where they check out the robots helping out in the fullfilment centres and the smart glasses set to help their delivery drivers. Apple's all new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro - wait, Vision Pro? It's discussed in detail. Plus the new smart luggage from July and the screen cleaning d…