Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:AppStorieshttps://youtu.be/_ZIVOsfI-SAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps | AppStories | Episode 455 (https://youtu.be/_ZIVOsfI-SA) This week, Federico and John demystify Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering how it works, where it’s heading, and practical examples of what it can do.On AppStories+, Federico and John experiment with whether AI can make sense of the information firehose.NPC: Next Portable Consolehttps://youtu.be/7Ra7mwvq6EQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices | NPC: Next Portable Console | Episode 51 (https://youtu.be/7Ra7mwvq6EQ) This week, John and Brendon get excited about the rumors of an Anbernic DS clone, dig into weird and interesting news from Xiaomi, debate the merits of computer coasters, and update listeners on more pricey Windows handhelds and Lego’s Game Boy set.On NPC XL, John shares his first impressions of GeForce Now’s NVIDIA 5080 performance, and he and Brendon wonder what Microsoft is thinking with recent changes to Game Pass. First, Last, Everythinghttps://youtu.be/LBMZcnPZijAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Andrew Fyfe | First, Last, Everything (https://youtu.be/LBMZcnPZijA) Andrew Fyfe is a musician originating from Scotland. After starting out gigging in bands and crossing paths with the likes of Biffy Clyro and Lewis Capaldi, Andrew started learning about artificial intelligence. Now living in Japan, Andrew is the CTO and co-founder of Neutone, a company introducing AI to the music-making process, aiming to do so in a way that respects artists and doesn’t replace creativity.AppStories, Episode 455, ‘Making Sense of MCP: The Standard Connecting AI to Apps’ Show NotesLinks and Show NotesBackgroundModel Context Protocol (MCP)MCP DocumentationMCP GitHub RepositoryClaude Desktop Extensions One-click MCP server installation for Claude DesktopGetting Started with Custom Connectors Using Remote MCPChatGPT Developer modeSimon Willison on MCP SecurityApps and ServicesSmithery.aiZapier MCP IntegrationShortwave Email ClientNotion MCP ServerClub MacStories on MCPHyperContextBehind the Scenes of My iOS and iPadOS 26 ReviewWhy I Landed on Shortwave for Email and Stuck with ItAppStories+ Post-ShowFeedBin RSS ServiceKagi NewsNPC, Episode 51, ‘Anbernic DS and Nose-Bleed Windows Handheld Prices’ Show NotesThe Latest Portable Gaming NewsThe Anbernic RG DS is “Almost Ready” for Prime timeXiaomi Turns Camera Bump into Retro HandheldThe Xiaomi Pad Mini is the best Android tablet you can’t buy - here are my hands-on thoughtsQualcomm’s ultrathin Snapdragon X2 mini PC prototypes feature AirJet solid state coolingOneXfly Apex handheld gaming PC with AMD Strix Halo is on the wayASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Are Coming Soon: Here’s What You’ll PayThe Most Powerful Handheld in the WorldLego Nintendo Game Boy review: a brick masterpiece just shy of perfectionBehold: The Lego Game Boy has already been modded to play games for realNPC XLGFN Thursday GeForce RTX 5080 Coming to GeForce NOWUpdates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate PlansXbox Cloud Gaming comes out of beta with improved 1440p resolutionSubscribe to NPC XLNPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month.Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes.You can subscribe here.First, Last Everything, Episode 5, ‘Andrew Fyfe, CTO of Neutone’ Show NotesAndrew and NeutoneOfficial Neutone websiteNeutone BlogNeutone on InstagramNeutone on TikTokNeutone on YouTubeIntroduction to Tone Morphing with Neutone Morpho – YouTubeAndrew on XAndrew on LinkedInAndrew’s PicksAndrew’s ‘First’: The Electric Guitar on WikipediaAndrew’s ‘Last’: BEAM by Lunacy AudioAndrew’s ‘Everything’: VoxAC30 handwiredSomethingThe JooJoo TabletMacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. 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