SJ073: Exploding AirPods, Samsung mischief, Waymo wins, HomePod reviews, Mike vs. the NYT, more

There was quite a lot going on in the tech week that was, cadets, but your co-captains are up to the task, and even make time to call out people who should just take a seat and keep their pieholes closed. From Mission: Impossible-style exploding AirPods to a surprise self-driving settlement, from the iBoot non-event to Apple gaining on Spotify, from shenanigans in Samsung-land to iPhones for the cops, this episode is Mr. Toad's Wild Ride -- and the crew are just getting started! Also on tap: user reviews of the HomePod, the 14-core iMac Pro (at last), and the Apple Watch and iPhone learn new (medical) tricks. Coming down the home stretch, there's new battery health stuff in the iOS 11.3, the New York Times gets schooled -- by Mike -- and there's good (and "huh") news for iPhone 5c owners. We also razz the FBI, review the latest Thunderbolt 3 dock from Caldigit, and let you in on not one but TWO Deals of the Week! All this and more, cadets, so buckle up -- we're about to hit ludicrous speed on this week's mission!