SJ164: Mac Pro accessories, Facebook and newspaper fails, Apple TV+, year-end Apple deals, and more!

It's our final new episode of the year, cadets -- barring momentous events and/or hilarious fails, of course -- and Cap'ns Mike and Charles cover both the hands-on with the new Mac Pro (and XDR display), as well as the first wave of accessories specifically for it -- along with speculation about Apple's long-simmering satellite program, a new threat targeting Keychain (but which almost certainly won't affect you), and a set of massive and embarrassing fails on the part of both Facebook (as usual) and the Chicago Tribune (unexpected). There's also HomeKit news, smartphone profits news, and stories about FRAND, Apple TV+, and Broadcom -- and the crew are just getting warmed up!

The last of Australia's big banks has given in and accepted Apple Pay, lawsuits make various claims, Foxconn fights fraud, and a new study says Night Mode isn't doing you any good. All this, plus an Apple Watch charger we approve of, some last-minute (but sweet) December Apple deals on services, and Space Javelin can now be summoned through an Alexa device (so now Amazon knows all about us ... oh wait, is that good?). Have a great extended shore leave with friends and family and revel in the holiday season, cadets ... the solstice is past, and the new stardate rollover awaits, with even more news, malarkey, and assorted gadgets and whatnot to sort through. Stay tuned for the next year of adventure aboard the good ship Space Javelin!