SGGQA Podcast – SomeGadgetGuy
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#SGGQA 345: China Orders Apple to Remove Meta Apps, Huawei’s Pop Out Camera, Discord Security, Twitter’s Grok and Fake News
April 22, 2024 19:20Good Morning! Apple has been ordered by China to remove ALL of Meta’s apps from the App Store. Discord is getting scraped by a spy site. Twitter’s Grok AI is spitting out a TON of fake news. A bunch of people googled questions about going blind after the eclipse. Google is reorganizing the Android and … Continue reading "#SGGQA 345: China Orders Apple to Remove Meta Apps, Huawei’s Pop Out Camera, Discord Security, Twitter’s Grok and Fake News"
#SGGQA 344: Windows 11 Start Menu Ads, Google Photos AI Editor for All, The INSANE Costs of AI!
April 15, 2024 19:22The FCC is requiring ISPs to list ALL their costs, and it’s shocking this wasn’t a rule before! Windows is bringing more “suggestions” to the Start Menu. Adobe’s “ethical” AI was trained on images from a “non-ethical” AI. Google is bringing AI editor to ALL phones, but also ending support for their ONE VPN. And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 344: Windows 11 Start Menu Ads, Google Photos AI Editor for All, The INSANE Costs of AI!"
#SGGQA 343 with TK Bay: FCC Net Neutrality Vote, Apple Home Robots, Android Location Trackers, No Cheap Tesla, Judge Tosses AI “Enhanced” Video
April 08, 2024 19:09The FCC is voting to replace Net Neutrality! Judge throws out phone camera evidence over AI manipulation! Tesla MIGHT be scrapping plans to release a cheaper car! Apple might make robots? Android’s new desktop mode is a babystep back in the right direction! And we HAVE to chat about Android’s Find My network starting to … Continue reading "#SGGQA 343 with TK Bay: FCC Net Neutrality Vote, Apple Home Robots, Android Location Trackers, No Cheap Tesla, Judge Tosses AI “Enhanced” Video"
#SGGQA 342 – No Foolin! Tech Town Hall! How do YOU feel about Gadgets right now?
April 01, 2024 15:29We’re trying something new this week! Hopefully you can join our town hall and we can chat in real time! Conversation starts at 9am Pacific! Get your mics ready! Let’s get our tech week started right! Galaxy S24 Ultra Camera Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/galaxy-s24-ultra-100954628 Some thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/21/snapdragon-x-elite-hands-on-gaming-benchmarks-and-windows-on-arm/ Vivo X100 Pro Camera Deep … Continue reading "#SGGQA 342 – No Fo...
#SGGQA 342 – No Foolin! How do YOU feel about Gadgets right now?
April 01, 2024 15:29We tried to do something different this week for April Fools day, but that FAILED BAD. Instead, I scrambled to do a “casual chat” show, and we had a lovely time talking about tech and laptops. Let’s get our tech week started right! Innocn 34″ Gaming Ultra-Wide Monitor! https://somegadgetguy.com/2024/03/29/innocn-34m1r-34-mini-led-ultra-wide-gaming-monitor-better-than-oled/ The Three Body Problem Problem … Continue reading "#SGGQA 342 – No Foolin! How do YOU feel about Gadgets right now?"
#SGGQA 341: DOJ Sues Apple, EU Investigating Apple for DMA Non-Compliance, Qualcomm’s X Elite Chip is a SCREAMER
March 25, 2024 22:24We’re simplifying this week’s show. Apple is in regulator crosshairs, and a landmark case has been filed by the DOJ. Facebook and Google are facing scrutiny in the EU. Everyone on social media has suddenly become a legal scholar. And I got to play with a new chip for laptops that might seriously disrupt how … Continue reading "#SGGQA 341: DOJ Sues Apple, EU Investigating Apple for DMA Non-Compliance, Qualcomm’s X Elite Chip is a SCREAMER"
#SGGQA 340: No Pornhub in TX, Tesla Prices Plummet, Apple to use Google AI, FCC Fails Us on Broadband Speeds
March 18, 2024 20:33Good morning! Pornhub leaves Texas over new age verification system! Tesla used prices are in free fall! Apple might turn to Google’s Gemini to add more AI to the iPhone! Sony might drop their iconic XPERIA design! A new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 has been revealed! And whats going on with all the influencers using … Continue reading "#SGGQA 340: No Pornhub in TX, Tesla Prices Plummet, Apple to use Google AI, FCC Fails Us on Broadband Speeds"
#SGGQA 339 – Apple Caves on Epic Ban, Pixel 8 Wont Get Gemini, Nikon Acquires RED, Windows Dumps Android Apps
March 11, 2024 21:01TECH NEWS! Apple caves to EU regulators and reinstates Epic’s account. Nikon acquires cinema camera manufacturer RED. Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps in Windows. Adult Swim Games and Rooster Teeth shutter in the same week. A new study shows almost no link between social media and site traffic. Apple finally cancels the car … Continue reading "#SGGQA 339 – Apple Caves on Epic Ban, Pixel 8 Wont Get Gemini, Nikon Acquires RED, Windows Dumps Android Apps"
#SGGQA 338: PJ Pod – Fun New Toys, Getting Scary Sick, and TOO MUCH RAIN
March 04, 2024 21:12Normally we do our pajama podcast on the last Monday of every month, but there was TOO much news to cover in February! I’m taking a break! We’ll wander wherever the chat takes us! Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 338 (RSS subscription links below) Get the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 338: PJ Pod – Fun New Toys, Getting Scary Sick, and TOO MUCH RAIN"
#SGGQA 337: Xiaomi 14, OnePlus Watch 2, Honor Magic 6 Pro, Microsoft’s New AI Eraser, MWC!
February 26, 2024 23:57Tech News Monday! MWC IS UPON US! And there are a TON of gadgets to talk about! Embargoes have lifted on Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus! Also we should spend a little time talking about the terrible state of Google search, and how it’s killing review sites. More layoffs, sites shutting down, and it seems good … Continue reading "#SGGQA 337: Xiaomi 14, OnePlus Watch 2, Honor Magic 6 Pro, Microsoft’s New AI Eraser, MWC!"
#SGGQA 336 – Apple Vision Pro Returns, Xiaomi 14 Ultra Teaser, UK to Ban Phones in Schools, EU Bans Laws Weakening Encryption
February 19, 2024 22:35Tech News Monday! Apple is facing fines and more regulatory scrutiny, while their mixed reality headset faces higher than average return rates. The FCC gets tougher on telcos. A court in the EU declares encryption a human right. The UK might ban phones in schools. Reddit sells off ALL your data for a small sum. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 336 – Apple Vision Pro Returns, Xiaomi 14 Ultra Teaser, UK to Ban Phones in Schools, EU Bans Laws Weakening Encryption"
#SGGQA 335 – Pixel Fold 2 Leaks, Apple App Store Malware, Sony Canceling More Digital Movie Sales
February 12, 2024 21:11Tech News Monday! Hope everyone had a lovely AMERICAN SPORTS BALL CHAMPION SUNDAY NIGHT! I ate a LOT of junk food! Some interesting news this week. Shell is closing Hydrogen stations in California. Elon Musk might be testifying in SEC probe soon, maybe. Sony is cancelling the licenses on anime purchases. Apple let a cloned … Continue reading "#SGGQA 335 – Pixel Fold 2 Leaks, Apple App Store Malware, Sony Canceling More Digital Movie Sales"
#SGGQA 334: OnePlus 12R, Netflix vs Pirating, Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset and the Return of the Glasshole
February 05, 2024 21:16Tech News Monday! The OnePlus 12R is HERE, and it’s a return to the flagship killer days! Netflix is struggling to beat “free” while they continue to squeeze consumers for more money. Sony overtakes Samsung in profits. Joe Rogan inks a new deal with Spotify. We say goodbye to Fossil smartwatches. And we should chat … Continue reading "#SGGQA 334: OnePlus 12R, Netflix vs Pirating, Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset and the Return of the Glasshole"
#SGGQA 333 – OnePlus, Samsung, Threads, and When Your Kid Breaks Your Tech – PJ Pod
January 29, 2024 23:07Last Monday of the month, and the chat will take the wheel! We’ll go wherever the viewers take us on the top tech stories of the last week. This month has been crazy busy. From CES to multiple phone launches, and a mixed reality headset from Apple, 2024 got started with a bang! Where do … Continue reading "#SGGQA 333 – OnePlus, Samsung, Threads, and When Your Kid Breaks Your Tech – PJ Pod"
#SGGQA 332: The Vision Pro off to a slow start, Galaxy S24 Searches Plummet, FCC defends low cost Broadband program, Apple Watch loses Blood Oxygen sensor
January 23, 2024 03:23Tech News Monday! It’s the 40th anniversary of the Apple Super Bowl commercial! The FCC is fighting for a low cost broadband program. Meta is splitting up their services ahead of the EU deadline. A huge chunk of the internet is already AI garbage. Apple removed a sensor from the Apple Watch. And, we should … Continue reading "#SGGQA 332: The Vision Pro off to a slow start, Galaxy S24 Searches Plummet, FCC defends low cost Broadband program, Apple Watch loses Blood Oxygen sensor"
#SGGQA 331 – OnePlus 12 is Here, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Apple AirDrop is NOT Secure, Net Neutrality Needs YOUR Support!
January 15, 2024 23:04Tons of tech news to cover today! The OnePlus 12 and 12R are IN the GadgetLab, but let’s talk about embargoes. I recently reviewed the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Apple’s AirDrop is apparently not secure, and hasn’t been for years. Apple is also bullying devs and journalists to ONLY use certain words to describe their … Continue reading "#SGGQA 331 – OnePlus 12 is Here, Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Apple AirDrop is NOT Secure, Net Neutrality Needs YOUR Support!"
#SGGQA 330: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Apple, LG Smartphone on Wheels, AR and VR at CES 2024
January 08, 2024 21:03HAPPY Monday! We’re BACK! Netflix is potentially going to do something REALLY dumb with their game catalog. Apple is likely facing an antitrust lawsuit from the DOJ. CES is in FULL swing with some hot announcements already hitting the show floor. Dell and Razer are showing off new laptops. LG has a smartphone on wheels … Continue reading "#SGGQA 330: DOJ Antitrust Case Against Apple, LG Smartphone on Wheels, AR and VR at CES 2024"
#SGGQA 329: Can Apple be Regulated, and Gifting Tech for the Holidays – PJ Podcast
December 18, 2023 22:11HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re running a PJ Podcast a little early this month, and we’re letting the chat take the wheel on the tech we want to talk about! I’m sure we’ll cover some of the ongoing developments watching Apple in the regulatory space. We should also chat about what the tech we’re gifting this year. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 329: Can Apple be Regulated, and Gifting Tech for the Holidays – PJ Podcast"
#SGGQA 328: A Weekend With the iQOO 12, The End of XPERIA Phones, Instagram Chat and Messenger Split, Alibaba Animates Anyone
December 11, 2023 22:09HAPPY MONDAY! What a crazy week! Meta might be breaking up Instagram and Messenger ahead of regulators pressuring them. Alibaba is scanning tiktokers to make new AI tools. Verizon bungled some basic security for user data. Alex Jones is back on Twitter. Some REALLY interesting games are coming soon! Sony might retire the XPERIA. And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 328: A Weekend With the iQOO 12, The End of XPERIA Phones, Instagram Chat and Messenger Split, Alibaba Animates Anyone"
#SGGQA 327: Twitter’s War on Advertisers, Filmic and Spotify Layoffs, Playstation Dumps Content, Reddit Tries a Rebrand
December 04, 2023 22:40HAPPY MONDAY! Last week was kind of a slow news week, but we’re making up for it now! Twitter continues to be a dumpster fire. Filmic dumps their staff. Playstation drops the license to content you paid for. Spotify made money this year, so they need to layoff staff too! Reddit is rolling out a … Continue reading "#SGGQA 327: Twitter’s War on Advertisers, Filmic and Spotify Layoffs, Playstation Dumps Content, Reddit Tries a Rebrand"
#SGGQA 326 – PJ Pod – Traveling with Foldables, Godzilla Movies, and Gifting Old Gear to Family
November 27, 2023 23:14HAPPY MONDAY! Last Monday of the month, and that means it’s time for a pajama podcast! Relaxing with folks in the chat, and chatting about traveling for the holidays. Also, what are YOUR thoughts about gifting old tech to family? Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 326 … Continue reading "#SGGQA 326 – PJ Pod – Traveling with Foldables, Godzilla Movies, and Gifting Old Gear to Family"
#SGGQA 325 – MediaTek on Smartphone Generative AI, Apple Caves on RCS, Sam Altman Heads to Microsoft as OpenAI Melts Down
November 20, 2023 23:04HAPPY MONDAY! I’m back from a fun event covering MediaTek’s new chips! AI is all the buzz right now, with phones, but OpenAI is melting down right now! Sam Altman is heading to Microsoft! And let’s spend a little time chatting about Apple’s plans for RCS… Let’s get our tech week started right! Download … Continue reading "#SGGQA 325 – MediaTek on Smartphone Generative AI, Apple Caves on RCS, Sam Altman Heads to Microsoft as OpenAI Melts Down"
#SGGQA 324: Vivo X100 Pro Launches, FitBit Scales Back Distribution, Stealing Passwords from Apple Find My Network, I’m PROBABLY Not Getting a Steam Deck OLED
November 14, 2023 00:07HAPPY MONDAY! A TON of tech news as we ramp up for the peak holiday sales season. Your passwords might be getting leaked because of Apple’s Find My network. Unity is in trouble! WeWork is bankrupt! Google is killing the FitBit (in some regions). Valve is rocking my socks with a Steam Deck I (PROBABLY) … Continue reading "#SGGQA 324: Vivo X100 Pro Launches, FitBit Scales Back Distribution, Stealing Passwords from Apple Find My Network, I’m PROBABLY Not Getting a Steam Deck OLED"
#SGGQA 323: MediaTek Bets BIG on Dimensity 9300, Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty, Robocop Rocks My Socks!
November 06, 2023 22:26HAPPY MONDAY! Kicking off November, the tech news is HOPPING. Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty on ALL counts! Apple faces yet ANOTHER lawsuit over batteries, this time in the UK. Teens are creating abusive AI images of their classmates. Google was found using revenue sharing on search to force OEMs to update their phones. There’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 323: MediaTek Bets BIG on Dimensity 9300, Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty, Robocop Rocks My Socks!"
#SGGQA 322: TechTober Isn’t Done Yet, Viewer Q&A, Happy Halloween! The PJ Pod!
October 30, 2023 21:54HAPPY MONDAY! The last podcast of October, and we’re hanging out in our PJ’s! Hosting a chill conversation about the tech we’ve seen over the last month, what the holiday season looks like, and letting the chat direct the Q&A. Are you looking forward to the year-end holiday sales? Let’s get our tech week started … Continue reading "#SGGQA 322: TechTober Isn’t Done Yet, Viewer Q&A, Happy Halloween! The PJ Pod!"
#SGGQA 321: Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus Open, Qualcomm vs MediaTek, Apple vs Jon Stewart, Twitter vs Journalists
October 23, 2023 19:44HAPPY MONDAY! BOY HOWDY! We got a TON of news to cover. The FCC is ramping up for a return to Net Neutrality! Twitter continues to meltdown. Apple parts ways with Jon Stewart. Google serves up more “malvertising”. Netflix is looking to be the Netflix of gaming again! Qualcomm and MediaTek are gearing up for … Continue reading "#SGGQA 321: Pixel 8 Pro vs OnePlus Open, Qualcomm vs MediaTek, Apple vs Jon Stewart, Twitter vs Journalists"
#SGGQA 320: Apple, Tech Journalism, and a Decade of Out of Control Hype…
October 16, 2023 16:15HAPPY MONDAY! I’m wrapping up some travel, and unfortunately can’t livestream today. I DID finish this video essay though, and it seemed a fitting addition to the topics we cover on this weekly show. Tech journalists have been promising an Apple AR revolution for over a decade now, but very little commentary has come from … Continue reading "#SGGQA 320: Apple, Tech Journalism, and a Decade of Out of Control Hype…"
#SGGQA 319: iPhones Still Overheating, Netflix Price Hikes, AI is EXPENSIVE, SEC Sues Musk, Pixel 8 Thoughts
October 09, 2023 20:32HAPPY MONDAY! Techtober is spinning up! iPhones still seem to be overheating after Apple’s patch. Netflix lands two more GREAT games, but price hikes are looming. The SEC is suing Elon Musk for refusing to testify in their investigation. Getty images looks to make AI more equitable, but is AI too expensive to share the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 319: iPhones Still Overheating, Netflix Price Hikes, AI is EXPENSIVE, SEC Sues Musk, Pixel 8 Thoughts"
#SGGQA 318 – iPhone 15 Overheating, Xiaomi Makes Too Many Phones, X Cuts Election Integrity Team, FCC to Restore Net Neutrality
October 03, 2023 00:08HAPPY MONDAY! WELCOME TO TECHTOBER! The FCC can FINALLY start working on restoring Net Neutrality. Xitter cut the election disinformation team, and elections are coming up. US Agency sues Tesla over hate speech directed at employees. Qualcomm is working on more AR hardware. Apple is cutting back on their chip orders, while their phones are … Continue reading "#SGGQA 318 – iPhone 15 Overheating, Xiaomi Makes Too Many Phones, X Cuts Election Integrity Team, FCC to Restore Net Neutrality"
#SGGQA 317 – PJ Pod – Pixel 8 Support Promises and Snarky RCS Ads
September 25, 2023 22:54HAPPY MONDAY! Last Monday of the month and I’m letting my hair down! PJ Podcast in full effect. We’ve got some tech stories to cover, but we’re going to hang out in a more casual way. Google might promise us more support, but they’re also struggling to get more folks using RCS. And what the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 317 – PJ Pod – Pixel 8 Support Promises and Snarky RCS Ads"
#SGGQA 316 – TikTok Fined, Chromebook Support Extended, Samsung Raising SSD Prices, Arm Stock Price Down After IPO
September 18, 2023 21:45HAPPY MONDAY! We have a NEWS heavy podcast this week! TikTok gets served a big fine for kid’s data. Elizabeth Warren wants to investigate Starlink activities in Ukraine. Arm’s IPO went well, but stock price is down. Unity is looking to walk back the incredible brand reputation damage they delivered last week. The iPhone 12 … Continue reading "#SGGQA 316 – TikTok Fined, Chromebook Support Extended, Samsung Raising SSD Prices, Arm Stock Price Down After IPO"
#SGGQA 315 – Pixel 8 Sneak Peek, Update Your iPhone, Will YOU Try YouTube Playables, FCC Nominee Confirmed
September 12, 2023 15:59HAPPY MONDAY! We FINALLY have a new FCC Chairwoman, and the deadlock should finally be over! A team of researchers have found a nasty zero day exploit on the iPhone. Google is testing mini games in YouTube. Twitter sues California over moderation law. EU regulators roll out plans for reigning in Big Tech. And let’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 315 – Pixel 8 Sneak Peek, Update Your iPhone, Will YOU Try YouTube Playables, FCC Nominee Confirmed"
#SGGQA 314 – Huawei Mate 60 Pro Baffles Regulators, Lenovo Makes AR Glasses Cool, No XPERIA 5 for the USA, It’s Just Time to Shut Down Twitter
September 05, 2023 15:29Happy Labor Day! Catching up on tech news over the last week, Lenovo is making AR glasses look cool to tech reviewers. The FCC shrugs off ISPs complaining about listing fees. Twitter is breaking a bunch of rules. YouTube is “worried” about shorts eating into long form videos. And what’s going on with Sony? Let’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 314 – Huawei Mate 60 Pro Baffles Regulators, Lenovo Makes AR Glasses Cool, No XPERIA 5 for the USA, It’s Just Time to Shut Down Twitter"
#SGGQA 313: Tech and Tetris – Asus Says Goodbye to ZenFone, Sony Acquires Audeze, Google’s TERRIBLE AR Plans…
August 28, 2023 23:02*** I REALLY needed a break and wanted to play some Tetris with some pals. This is probably one of the WORST audio podcasts I’ve ever produced, but it was exactly the kind of casual show I needed. The video replay will make a LOT more sense as we play a few rounds and chat … Continue reading "#SGGQA 313: Tech and Tetris – Asus Says Goodbye to ZenFone, Sony Acquires Audeze, Google’s TERRIBLE AR Plans…"
#SGGQA 312 – AI Art Not Copyrightable, Twitter’s Continued Meltdown, Lenovo Legion Go, Surviving the California HurriQuake
August 21, 2023 21:19Happy Monday! What a crazy weekend. We had a tropical storm and an earthquake! Plus, Twitter continues to dumpster dive to lower and lower depths. Apple devices are easy to game with some basic Bluetooth hardware. Sandisk drives are failing. Courts rule AI art can’t be copyrighted. And we have to chat about this new … Continue reading "#SGGQA 312 – AI Art Not Copyrightable, Twitter’s Continued Meltdown, Lenovo Legion Go, Surviving the California HurriQuake"
#SGGQA 311 – Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Reactions, MacBooks Aren’t Repairable, Disney Dumps Metaverse
August 14, 2023 20:53Happy Monday! Embargoes are dropping and I can finally chat about some of the tech on my desk! Like a new 3D printer from AnkerMake, and the mini-drone I’ve been flying! Also, Disney dumps the metaverse. CNET dumps thousands of old articles. Apple dumps repairability on the MacBook. Firefox dumps the INABILITY to install browser … Continue reading "#SGGQA 311 – Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Reactions, MacBooks Aren’t Repairable, Disney Dumps Metaverse"
#SGGQA 310 – Qualcomm Takes a RISC, Fusion Power Breakthrough, YouTube Enhanced Playback, Trying to Figure Out LK-99
August 07, 2023 20:58Happy Monday! This might be the most science-y show I’ve ever tried to put together! Qualcomm is partnering with firms to develop RISC competitors to ARM. YouTube is ENHANCING 1080p playback for Premium users. ISPs are likely grifting the FCC. Amazon and WalMart are still selling expired Chromebooks. And what the heck is going on … Continue reading "#SGGQA 310 – Qualcomm Takes a RISC, Fusion Power Breakthrough, YouTube Enhanced Playback, Trying to Figure Out LK-99"
#SGGQA 309 – PJ Pod – XREAL BEAM, Beyerdynamic’s BT Neckband Earbuds, Traveling with the Pixel Fold and Tablet
July 31, 2023 21:53Happy Monday! Last Monday of the month! It’s a Pajama Podcast show! We’re back from a road trip, and being on the road is the perfect time to really test a BUNCH of gadgets! I’ve got some thoughts on the Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold. I’ve been putting the XREAL BEAM through its paces. AND! … Continue reading "#SGGQA 309 – PJ Pod – XREAL BEAM, Beyerdynamic’s BT Neckband Earbuds, Traveling with the Pixel Fold and Tablet"
#SGGQA 308 Special Edition: How I Became a Samsung HATER (and YOU can TOO!)
July 24, 2023 16:02Happy Monday! While traveling, I’ve pre-recorded this podcast in advance of this week’s Samsung Unpacked event. A bit serious and a bit tongue in cheek, here’s how I transitioned from die-hard Samsung Knight to insufferable hater. I often pick on the most toxic members of a brand’s fandom, but I haven’t done a great job … Continue reading "#SGGQA 308 Special Edition: How I Became a Samsung HATER (and YOU can TOO!)"
#SGGQA 307: A Weekend with the Pixel Fold, Twitter in the Red, Threads Engagement, FCC Confirmations, Sony and Microsoft Shake Hands
July 17, 2023 20:47Happy Monday! The FCC is still in deadlock, but that might be changing soon. Twitter is still cash flow negative. Threads engagement might be slipping. Google is losing AR talent. Sony and Microsoft sign a deal on Call of Duty. Intel is killing the NUC. And I’ve spent a weekend with the Pixel Fold and … Continue reading "#SGGQA 307: A Weekend with the Pixel Fold, Twitter in the Red, Threads Engagement, FCC Confirmations, Sony and Microsoft Shake Hands"
#SGGQA 306: Threads Crazy Growth, Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI, Evernote Layoffs, Google Tensor Going to TSMC, Sony AX7 Speakers
July 10, 2023 21:19Happy Monday! Threads is growing like crazy, but what concerns might we have for a new social media platform from Meta? Evernote is scaling way back on staff, and moving operations to Europe. Google is looking to ditch Samsung for a future Tensor chip. Scientists believe we might have found evidence of alien intelligence here … Continue reading "#SGGQA 306: Threads Crazy Growth, Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI, Evernote Layoffs, Google Tensor Going to TSMC, Sony AX7 Speakers"
#SGGQA 305: Twitter’s Rate Limits, Valve Fights AI, Vision Pro’s Weak VR, Google Kills their AR Glasses AGAIN, ZenFone 10 Thoughts
July 04, 2023 02:20Happy Monday! Valve is pushing back against AI trained on copyrighted materials. Dev’s say Apple’s Vision Pro is NOT going to be a good VR solution. Oracle is running Database on ARM chips. Google breaks my heart again, I mean kills their AR glasses again. Twitter is facing another meltdown. And we should chat about … Continue reading "#SGGQA 305: Twitter’s Rate Limits, Valve Fights AI, Vision Pro’s Weak VR, Google Kills their AR Glasses AGAIN, ZenFone 10 Thoughts"
#SGGQA 304: Facebook Wont Pay for News, More Twitter Fines, Apple Union Busting, YouTube to Replace Stadia?
June 26, 2023 20:25Happy Monday! Facebook is going to stop supplying news in Canada. Netflix also pulls cheapest ad-free plan from Canada. Musk faces more fines in Australia over hate speech. ISPs lobby for more money from the government. Apple violated the rights of their employees interested in unionizing. Asus ROG Ally gets a proper tear down. Sony … Continue reading "#SGGQA 304: Facebook Wont Pay for News, More Twitter Fines, Apple Union Busting, YouTube to Replace Stadia?"
#SGGQA 303 – Reddit Stays Dark, FCC Ask About Data Caps, EU Battery Regulations, Twitter Wont Pay Its Bills
June 19, 2023 23:02Social media continues it’s decline. Reddit is looking at forcing communities to go public by removing volunteer moderators. Twitter is being sued by music publishers, and is getting evicted from their Colorado office. The FCC is asking if people hate cable broadband data caps. And the EU just passed sweeping regulations on batteries. Let’s get … Continue reading "#SGGQA 303 – Reddit Stays Dark, FCC Ask About Data Caps, EU Battery Regulations, Twitter Wont Pay Its Bills"
#SGGQA 302 – Reddit Goes Dark, Pixel 8 Camera Upgrades, Netflix Password Crackdown, YouTube Election Misinformation
June 12, 2023 20:13What a strange time we live in. There’s a LOT of tech news firing up around the web! Reddit’s moderators are pulling popular subreddits down in protest of API changes. Twitter still refuses to pay their bills. Tesla’s autopilot might be responsible for more accidents than previously thought. YouTube has stopped removing misinformation about the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 302 – Reddit Goes Dark, Pixel 8 Camera Upgrades, Netflix Password Crackdown, YouTube Election Misinformation"
#SGGQA 301 – PJ Pod – WWDC Pre-Show Hang Out!
June 05, 2023 22:50We never did a PJ Podcast for May, and the news this week will be DOMINATED by Apple’s WWDC. Since my podcast airs RIGHT BEFORE the main keynote, let’s hang out and chat about fun geeky stuff! Any crazy predictions for the show? Want to catch up on other gadgets instead? The viewers will help … Continue reading "#SGGQA 301 – PJ Pod – WWDC Pre-Show Hang Out!"
#SGGQA 300: Meta Fined $1 Billion, DoorDash Charges iPhone Users More, Adults Don’t Use Twitter, Right to Repair in France
May 22, 2023 19:55HAPPY MONDAY! SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS IS HOT RIGHT NOW! Meta facing fines. DoorDash overcharging iPhone users. Grownups are walking away from Twitter. Also, Right to Repair is heating up in France, and what should we expect from Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset? Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 300 … Continue reading "#SGGQA 300: Meta Fined $1 Billion, DoorDash Charges iPhone Users More, Adults Don’t Use Twitter, Right to Repair in France"
#SGGQA 299: XPERIA 1 V, Poco F5, A Bad Week for Oppo, Apple Italian Antitrust Probe, Bots Rule the Internet
May 15, 2023 20:38HAPPY MONDAY! The XPERIA 1 V is here! We can chat about Sony’s new powerhouse phone! The Poco F5 is here! We can chat about Poco’s new powerhouse phone! Also, Apple is under investigation in Italy. almost 50% of web traffic on the internet comes from bots now. Former employee accuses ByteDance of content theft. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 299: XPERIA 1 V, Poco F5, A Bad Week for Oppo, Apple Italian Antitrust Probe, Bots Rule the Internet"
#SGGQA 298: The Calm Before Google I/O, Twitter Blue is a Flop, Bluesky off to slow start, Facebook Pages Hacked
May 09, 2023 03:10HAPPY MONDAY! Social media is MELTING down right now. Twitter’s subscriptions are tanking. Bluesky won’t accommodate heads of state. Verified Facebook pages are getting hacked. Plus, Samsung is working on their new chips. An Apple accessory maker walks away from Apple. And we have to chat about what we might see at Google I/O this … Continue reading "#SGGQA 298: The Calm Before Google I/O, Twitter Blue is a Flop, Bluesky off to slow start, Facebook Pages Hacked"
#SGGQA 297: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, OnePlus Pad, Sony XPERIA 1V Teaser, Samsung Profits Down 95%, Law Against AI Launching Nukes
May 01, 2023 21:06HERE WE GO! Tons of stories to cover this week! Senators propose a law to ban AI from launching nukes. Samsung profits are down 95%! NYC’s Transit Authority has pulled their alerts from Twitter. Microsoft’s AR goggles are still causing headaches and eye strain. Asus launches a Steam Deck killer. Sony is teasing the Sony … Continue reading "#SGGQA 297: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, OnePlus Pad, Sony XPERIA 1V Teaser, Samsung Profits Down 95%, Law Against AI Launching Nukes"