Gadget Smart Podcast

Debating Apple's Iron Grip: Innovation vs. Antitrust in the Tech Market

March 29, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Unlock 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 MB

Ready 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 MB

WWDC 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

OnePlus 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 MB

Microsoft 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 MB

Google 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 MB

After 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 MB

Snapchat 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

Boosted 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 MB

Nintendo 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 MB

The 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 MB

Apple 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 MB

In 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 MB

Just 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 MB

In 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 MB

Android 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 MB

The 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 MB

The 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 MB

Anchor 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 MB

Cherry 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 MB

The 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 MB

Chrome'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 MB

The 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 MB

CES 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 MB

2017 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 MB

The 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 MB

Apple'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 MB

Bitcoin, 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 MB

The 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 KB

Super 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.

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