Gadget Smart Podcast
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGadget Smart offers bite-sized reviews, technology news, and opinions on trends within the gadget and technology space. Instead of long-from videos, we focus on shorter podcasts and condensed newsletters.
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Episodes
Unveiling the Humane AI Pin: A Wearable Promise Versus Reality
April 17, 2024 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.31 MBDiscover the truth behind the Humane AI Pin, the device that promised to catapult us into a post-phone era but has since stumbled under the weight of expectation. On Gadget Smart, I'm Leon Hitchens, and in this episode, we're slicing through the hype to examine where this tech jewel shines and where it falls short. Major players like The Verge and Marques Brownlee have thrown their critiques into the ring, and now, it's time for us to dissect the slow response times, the missing features, an...
Debating Apple's Iron Grip: Innovation vs. Antitrust in the Tech Market
March 29, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBUnlock the secrets behind Apple's iron grip on the phone market as I, Leon Hitchens, delve into the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against the behemoth in a new episode of the Gadget Smart Podcast episode. You'll get an in-depth look at the strategies that could be locking down innovation—from hampering super apps to hamstringing cloud gaming—and how these moves shape your digital life. The stage is set for a powerful debate on Apple's right to control its ecosystem versus the call for...
Pilot Episode: Intro to Gadget Smart
February 13, 2024 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MBReady for bite-sized gadget reviews hosted by Leon Hitchens? Well, I hope so! I’ve recorded the first pilot with info on who I am, what I’ll talk about, and some surface-level topics on the latest gadgets in 2024 (Apple Vision Pro)! I haven’t set a cadence on when this will come out, but I’m shooting for twice a month on Friday. I will cover gadget reviews, opinions on gadgets I cannot get my hands on, thoughts on upcoming technology, and generally share my thoughts on how tech is moving. ...
Will Apple address the butterfly keyboard issues during WWDC
June 03, 2018 18:23 - 5 minutes - 2.74 MBWWDC is upon us again and while the event is geared towards software. Apple does address hardware and announce new devices from time to time. Will Apple address their MacBook keyboard issues during the event or wait till later in the year?
Sonos One is the cheapest AirPlay 2 Speaker
May 30, 2018 02:36 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBThe Sonos One is in no mind be cheapest speaker option. However, it is the cheapest for the new AirPlay 2 standard.
Smart speakers sales and privacy concerns
May 27, 2018 18:36 - 7 minutes - 3.78 MBThe Google Home out sold the Echo for the first time last quarter but Amazon is still the market leader. That doesn’t mean the echo isn’t stumbling with privacy. Their was a recent breach in privacy that has everyone concerned.
TicWatch Pro saves battery life with two displays
May 25, 2018 01:01 - 6 minutes - 3.14 MBThe TicWatch Pro is a sub $300 smartwatch with two displays. The first is an OLED and the second is a LCD screen that’s transparent when off. The two screen option is a way to save battery life and always have some display on - showing the time or other stats.
OnePlus 6 Released
May 19, 2018 18:36 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBOnePlus 6 is a premium phone with a low price. It has a notch, headphone jack, and a huge screen. It’s more expensive then other OnePlus phones but is still reasonably priced for a flagship speced phone.
Xbox Adaptive Controller announced
May 19, 2018 18:28 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBMicrosoft is releasing a new controller meant for anyone with disabilities. The device was leaked earlier this week but Microsoft finally unveiled it. At $99 it’s an affordable option for someone who may not feel comfortable or even be able to use a traditional Xbox Controller.
What Hardware will we see at Google I/O 2018
May 08, 2018 01:14 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBGoogle I/O kicks off tomorrow at the shoreline Amphitheater. We could see new hardware with Google TV single and some other accessories.
Nest Temperature Sensor
May 03, 2018 01:43 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MBAfter being announced a year ago, Nest is finally selling the Temperature sensor. The sensor will help to cool and heat larger homes properly. It’s a minor update but important to compete with SmartThings and Ecobee
Snapchat Spectacles V2
April 27, 2018 01:11 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBSnapchat spectacles V2 is finally out! They are more expensive but you have a better design and a higher price but you do get water resistance. We will see how well they do on the market.
Cowboy E-Bike
April 26, 2018 01:40 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBThe cowboy e-bike is from a Belgium based startup which just raised a new series of funding.
TicPods Free Announced
April 22, 2018 19:11 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBThe TicPods Frees from Mobvoi are a cheaper alternative to the Apple AirPods. They’re currently on indieigogo but will retail this summer for $129.
Boosted Mini S & X announcement
April 18, 2018 02:24 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBBoosted announced two new form factors of electric skateboards. The Boosted Mini S and Mini X are now moving away from the longboard styles. The Boosted Mini S starts at $750 - the cheapest Boosted board yet. Boosted also announced the third gen of their longboards with improved wheels, deck, and battery packs.
Nintendo is turning to startups for build Switch accessories
April 14, 2018 01:27 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBNintendo is looking startups to build new Switch accessories. The idea is the next Labo. We will see what is pitched in the fall.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro Review
April 10, 2018 02:20 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBThe Huawei Mate 10 Pro is a standout Android phone. It features excellent battery life, a dual camera with AI capabilities, and while the software has major bugs – it’s something Huawei can fix with software updates. The price cuts Huawei is offering to make the phone more appealing to U.S. consumers who are trained to buy phones on a monthly installment plan. At $699 the Mate 10 Pro is an excellent choice if the Pixel 2 XL isn’t a phone, you want to buy. There are a tone of bells and whistl...
Apple iPad Event
March 27, 2018 22:23 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBApple announced a new more powerful iPad with the same price and support for the Apple Pencil. It’s a no brainer to get the iPad 5th generation over previous models.
PUBG and Fortnite on Mobile
March 20, 2018 03:41 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBIn a surprise launch PlayersUnknown's Battlegrounds mobile is available for IOS and Android in the u.s. today. They beat fortnite to the market but fortnite still has an upper hand on the console market and PC gaming. We will see if fortnite or even pubg on mobile is a good idea or it's a better idea to have it on the Nintendo switch. Follow us on Twitter Facebook or Anchor.
Phillips Hue announces Outdoor lights
March 13, 2018 04:33 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBJust in time for summer Philips Hue announces a range of outdoor lights. Those lights work with the existing hardware so it means you're able to use the same bridge and the same app for your outdoor smart lights. Listen to the full episode to find out how much they are what features they bring and don't forget to check out our website; gadgetsm.art.
Netvue Belle Review
March 11, 2018 04:17 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBIn the market for video doorbell? The Netvue Belle is one of the best options. Belle features a A.I. which is meant to become your bulter for your front door. There are some rough edges and unfinished features but the doorbell is promising.
Android P Developer Preview
March 08, 2018 04:53 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MBAndroid P is finally out. The latest Android developer preview is available to finally download on their Android devices. Well we don't have a name for Android P I do have a guest of it being called Android Pop-Tart. Beyond name guessing there are a few updates to the UI and other efficiency updates to the operating system.
Dyson Cyclone V10
March 07, 2018 02:16 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBThe Dyson Cyclone Z10 is the latest vacuum from Dyson. I know it's not your normal gadgets but it's still a gadget. I talked about what makes it exciting its price and much more
Galaxy S9 Plus Camera Rating
March 02, 2018 03:16 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBThe Galaxy S9 was announced during MWC. The new phone is largely the same as last year's phone but the big change is the camera. This year there's a bigger focus on the camera and it's brought in the best rating so far. At 104 it beats all the other cameras but is the rating true to the cameras quality?
Anchor's 3.0 update
February 24, 2018 19:22 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBAnchor was a short form podcast focused on Snapchat style disappearing audio clips, but over the months they've introduced more traditional podcast tools and features. Now with Anchor 3.0 anyone can host a full podcast from the platform. It's free and big names like BuzzFeed and The Outline are using them.
Cherry MX Board Silent Review
February 22, 2018 21:53 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBCherry is a known keyboard switch maker for mechanical keyboard but you probably didn't know they also make their own keyboard. The Cherry MX Board Silent is one of the best keyboards for the office.
WyzeCam V2 Recommendation
February 20, 2018 17:54 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBThe WyzeCam is a $20 home security camera that competes with the Arlo and Nest cam's that cost anywhere from $150 to $200. The V2 of the Cam offers better camera sensors and two way audio. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076H3SRXG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B076H3SRXG&linkCode=as2&tag=dlbds04-20&linkId=3a83e5cb6795ccdba36125d7032a6a11
Chrome Ad Blocker Arrives
February 15, 2018 01:35 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBChrome's new ad blocker is getting turned on tomorrow. It'll block annoying or intrusive ads. It's the first time the ad gaint will ever block ads so we will see how ads and web publishers adjust. Here's the Chrome blog link: https://blog.chromium.org/2018/02/how-chromes-ad-filtering-works.html
Bragi Dash Pro Review
February 01, 2018 15:38 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBThe Bragi Dash Pro is a pair of wireless earbuds with some smart translation features, health tracking, and other smart functions. There's a decent battery but there is also a number of problems. Listen in and check out the buy link!
What To Expect At CES 2018
January 08, 2018 07:06 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBCES 2018 is starting. The first press day is officially over. I'm expecting a lot of interesting gadgets and news over the coming days
Welcome To 2018
January 03, 2018 16:02 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MB2017 is over and 2018 is here. I launched Gadget Smart in 2017 and it quickly evolved into the newsletter and podcast combo that we have now. I have a lot planned in 2018 nd hope to hit some big goals! Thanks for listening
Net Neutrality Isn't Dead Yet
December 17, 2017 13:47 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBThe net neutrality fight isn't over yet. We can still keep the internet open and free. Message, email, call your Congress members to inform them that you care! Tell friends and family what could happen. Their are lawsuits coming for the FCC's repeal but we still need to fight.
iMac Pro Released
December 14, 2017 19:23 - 4 minutes - 4.61 MBApple's iMac Pro is finally on sale! After being announced in June, Apple put the device up their site. The starter iMac is $4,999, and you can spec it up to almost $12,000. If your a creative or developer the iMac might appeal to you!
Cryptocurrency Craze
December 08, 2017 19:29 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBBitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin are all increasing in value and everyone's talking about these cryptocurrencies. There's a lot going on with them and I unpack some of the big news and key points around them.
Pixel 2 XL: Month Later Review
December 04, 2017 17:17 - 8 minutes - 4.79 MBThe Google Pixel 2 XL hit the market with a lot of hype. The phone had a number of problems from screen issues to other hardware issues. A month later how is the Google Pixel 2 XL. Sunny talks about his purchase and if it was worth it
Super Mario Cereal
December 01, 2017 20:13 - 3 seconds - 61.3 KBSuper Mario Cereal is confirmed! The box doubles as a collectors item and a amiibo that'll get you gold coins and hearts in the game Super Mario Odyssey. It's a fun and creative way to market the Switch and Mario. Pick the box up sometime after December 11th.
TicWatch E Review
November 22, 2017 19:08 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBThe TicWatch S&E is finally shipping to backers. I received mine on Saturday and I’ve been using it since that day. So far it’s a great watch with an even better price.
Firefox Quantum Got Good
November 21, 2017 05:57 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBFirefox Quantum is a rebuilt, reboot of Firefox. The browser is much better than before. Chrome uses a lot of RAM and CPU and the new rebooted Firefox doesn't do that.
Tesla Semi and Roadster
November 17, 2017 23:19 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBTesla announced the Roadster and their electric self-driving Semi. The Roadster is $250k and the Semi doesn’t have a price or ship until 2019. Big news for Tesla after a lot of problems shipping
Black Friday Deals
November 12, 2017 20:31 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBThere are a ton of early Black Friday deals out there. I’ve made a small list of my favorite ones and I talked about the biggest ones that are happening on Black Friday.
Google Home Mini Review
November 01, 2017 20:20 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBGoogle Home Mini is the donut sized Google Home. It’s a must buy if you want a smart assistant in your home. At $49 it’s a impulse buy over the $129 Google Home. Check us out at gadgetsm.art
Did you preorder the iPhone X?
October 28, 2017 21:19 - 3 minutes - 1.78 MBiPhone X preorders have passed and many people jumped on the opportunity. Did you get an order in or are you waiting till launch day? Which color or space option did you get? Finally, how much was it?
Amazon Cloud Cam Announced
October 25, 2017 18:30 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBAmazon announced the Amazon Key in home delivery service. Along with the service they announced the Amazon Cloud Cam, a indoor security camera. It’s only $119! Check us out on gadgetsm.art
Surface Book 2 announced
October 17, 2017 19:01 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBMicrosoft announced the Surface Book 2 which is their MacBook Pro killer. It’s the best hardware with the best version of Windows yet. Find us on gadgetsm.art
Google changes dongle prices
October 14, 2017 02:01 - 4 minutes - 2.55 MBGoogle launched the Pixel with a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle to accommodate the lack of the headphone jack. That dongle was originally $20 but after some users were upset it’s been reduced to only $9.
Oculus Go is a win for VR
October 13, 2017 01:11 - 4 minutes - 2.63 MBOculus announced a stand-alone vr headset that doesn’t need a PC or phone to work. It’ll work with Gear VR games and has the same controller as the Gear VR. Check us out on gadgetsm.art
Sonos One Smart speaker
October 08, 2017 18:39 - 4 minutes - 2.48 MBSonos is creating a Smart speaker that’ll support Alexa and google assistant. It’s $199 and preorders are open now. Check us out on gadgetsm.art
Google Pixel Hardware Event
October 06, 2017 22:47 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBGoogle announced the Pixel 2, Pixe 2 XL, Pixel buds, Pixelbook, Google Home Max, Google Home Mini, Google Clips and much more! Listen to what happened and check out gadgetsm.art
Alexa has new hardware
September 29, 2017 01:13 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MBAmazon had a surprise hardware event for new Alexa hardware. They introduced a cheaper Echo, a smart hub Echo, 4K Fire TV, an Echo alarm clock, and much more! Check us out on gadgetsm.art
Nest announced new products
September 21, 2017 18:52 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBNest announced a doorbell, security system, and a new outdoor camera. I talk about the new products and what it means for the company going forward. Check us out on gadgetsm.art