Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:AppStories This week, Federico and John look at the hype surrounding AI browsers to see if there’s any there there.On AppStories+, Federico explains his experiments with lightning fast alternative AI models in Typing Mind.NPC: Next Portable Console This week, the big story is Retroid’s dual announcement of the Pocket 6 alongside the Pocket G2 and the ensuing drama. Then, the guys return to the Ayn Thor for Brendon and Federico’s first impressions.This episode is sponsored by:JSAUX – Your destination for Switch 2 and other handheld gaming accessories. Don’t miss JSAUX’s big Halloween sale:10% OFF – 2 items15% OFF – 3 items20% OFF – 4 or more itemsOn NPC XL, Brendon is grilled by John and Federico about the MCON mobile phone controller that looks like a PSP Go. AppStories, Episode 459, ‘Exploring AI Browsers’ Show NotesWhat’s the Deal with AI Browsers?The BrowsersChatGPT AtlasPerplexity CometDiaDeta SurfGoogle ChromeMicrosoft EdgeSecurityThe lethal trifecta for AI agents private data, untrusted content, and external communication2503.18813 Defeating Prompt Injections by DesignCaMeL offers a promising new direction for mitigating prompt injection attacksAppStories+ Post-ShowFederico’s Typing Mind ExperimentsTyping MindKimi K2 from Moonshot AIM2 from MinimaxSubscribe to AppStories+Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe.NPC, Episode 55, ‘Retroid Design Controversy and More on Thor’ Show NotesThe Latest Portable Gaming NewsRetroid Pocket 6 HandheldRetroid Pocket G2 HandheldThe $229 Retroid Pocket 6 handheld has a 120 Hz AMOLED display & Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Retroid Crowdsources Pocket 6 Design After Community PushbackJSAUX - SponsorEnergyFlow | Joy-Con Charging Dock for Switch 2JoyVerse | Dual Joy-Con Grip for Switch 2RGB Docking StationThe Return of ThorAyn ThorDual Screen Handheld Starter GuideSubscribe 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.MacStories launched its first podcast in 2017 with AppStories. Since then, the lineup has expanded to include a family of weekly shows that also includes MacStories Unwind, Magic Rays of Light, Comfort Zone, NPC: Next Portable Console, and First, Last, Everything that collectively, cover a broad range of the modern media world from Apple’s streaming service and videogame hardware to apps for a growing audience that appreciates our thoughtful, in-depth approach to media.If you’re interested in advertising on our shows, you can learn more here or by contacting our Managing Editor, John Voorhees.Access Extra Content and PerksFounded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed every MacStories fan.Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.Join Now