SGGQA Podcast – SomeGadgetGuy
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#SGGQA 205: Apple In App Purchases, FCC Fake Net Neutrality Comments, and Phone Challenge 2 with Scott Peachey
May 10, 2021 18:42The FTC says there’s little evidence to support anti Right to Repair legislation. Emails are out showing Apple’s strategies in fighting alternative monetization on iOS apps. Ajit Pai’s promises of cheaper broadband never materialized. ISPs spent millions posting fake comments to the FCC against Net Neutrality. And we’ve got a fun announcement for Phone Challenge … Continue reading "#SGGQA 205: Apple In App Purchases, FCC Fake Net Neutrality Comments, and Phone Challenge 2 with Scott Peachey"
#SGGQA 204: Z Fold 3 Leaks, Blackshark 4 Gaming, Oculus WITHOUT Facebook, and the RODE Mic Contest Winner!
May 03, 2021 22:33Verizon is dropping their media division. The EU is investigating Apple’s App Store. New York was immediately sued for their $15 Broadband legislation. The Z Fold 3 has been leaked. Let’s chat gaming on the Blackshark 4, and we have a winner for our RODE Microphone giveaway! Let’s get your tech week started right! Download … Continue reading "#SGGQA 204: Z Fold 3 Leaks, Blackshark 4 Gaming, Oculus WITHOUT Facebook, and the RODE Mic Contest Winner!"
#SGGQA 203: Samsung’s Galaxy TV Show, M1 in an iPad, the OnePlus 9 Camera is NOT Crippled
April 26, 2021 20:26Emily Ratajkowsji is selling an NFT? Youtube is giving us more control on streaming quality! The FCC wants you to be able to text the Suicide Prevention Hotline! Apple put an M1 in an iPad! Samsung is producing a TV show on the Galaxy S21’s cameras! And let’s break down the results of my OnePlus … Continue reading "#SGGQA 203: Samsung’s Galaxy TV Show, M1 in an iPad, the OnePlus 9 Camera is NOT Crippled"
#SGGQA 202: Helicopter on Mars, XPERIA 1iii Price Leak, Spotify Car Thing, Smartphone Camera Lies
April 19, 2021 18:48XPERIA 1iii pricing in Russia has leaked! New York just passed a bill to lower broadband prices! Smartphone video editing apps might get a lot faster soon! NASA FLEW A HELICOPTER ON MARS! And it’s always worth chatting about smartphone cameras and how we review them! Let’s get your tech week started right! Download … Continue reading "#SGGQA 202: Helicopter on Mars, XPERIA 1iii Price Leak, Spotify Car Thing, Smartphone Camera Lies"
#SGGQA 201: XPERIA Predictions, OnePlus Throttling, Pixel 5a is Alive, LG Smartphone Updates
April 12, 2021 19:57Logitech is shuttering the Harmony remote brand. Google has been found manipulating their own ad buying system. Apple is skipping a hearing on the App store, and Senators are mildly annoyed. A $700 Optimus Prime is arriving as a proper transforming robot. Google has shut down rumors on the Pixel 5a death. LG promises software … Continue reading "#SGGQA 201: XPERIA Predictions, OnePlus Throttling, Pixel 5a is Alive, LG Smartphone Updates"
#SGGQA 200: Samsung Caves to Russia, Xperia 1 iii Leaks, and Goodbye LG Phones
April 05, 2021 23:00It’s the end of an era. LG is pulling out of the smartphone business. What does that mean for LG customers? Where do we go from here? And we can share some fond memories of LG over the years. Also, Samsung caves to Russian pressure on pre-installed apps, T-Mobile is betting on Google services, and … Continue reading "#SGGQA 200: Samsung Caves to Russia, Xperia 1 iii Leaks, and Goodbye LG Phones"
#SGGQA 199: Microsoft buying Discord, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Impressions, and a weekend with the OnePlus 9 Pro
March 29, 2021 19:07Dominion is suing Fox News over election fraud claims! Arizona state legislature quietly skipped the vote on the bill which would force Apple to open up the app store. Microsoft might buy Discord? And we HAVE to talk about my first weekend with the OnePlus 9 Pro! Let’s get your tech week started right! Download … Continue reading "#SGGQA 199: Microsoft buying Discord, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Impressions, and a weekend with the OnePlus 9 Pro"
#SGGQA 198: Mozilla and Net Neutrality, Apple App Store Rules, OnePlus Watch, Galaxy A72 Looks Good
March 22, 2021 19:29It’s the calm before the storm of new gadgets coming out! Mozilla is throwing more weight behind Net Neutrality, while AT&T is trying to squash it in California. Huawei is looking to license 5G patents. OnePlus is showing off their new watch. The next Galaxy Note looks to be properly delayed or discontinued. And the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 198: Mozilla and Net Neutrality, Apple App Store Rules, OnePlus Watch, Galaxy A72 Looks Good"
#SGGQA 197: iPhone 12 Mini Cuts, OnePlus Watch, Gigabit Broadband for all?
March 15, 2021 19:41Germany might be banning loot boxes in games aimed at kids. There’s a proposal to invest $100 billion on broadband. Courts in the USA block the Xiaomi ban. Apple is cutting orders on iPhone 12 Mini. And are we seeing a heartbeat on WearOS smartwatches? Let’s get your tech week started right! Download this week’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 197: iPhone 12 Mini Cuts, OnePlus Watch, Gigabit Broadband for all?"
#SGGQA 196: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, RedMagic 6, Snapdragon Sound, RODE Wireless Go 2, Can we get faster broadband?
March 08, 2021 20:54A CRAZY week of gadget news and it’s only Monday! The RedMagic 6 hopes to tame the Snapdragon 888! Google is changing their ad tracking policy. Senators are asking for a dramatic re-definition of broadband. RODE delivered some incredible new mics! I’m partnering with Qualcomm to chat about Audio! And what’s this I head about … Continue reading "#SGGQA 196: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, RedMagic 6, Snapdragon Sound, RODE Wireless Go 2, Can we get faster broadband?"
#SGGQA 195: Google SmartWatch Revival, Frys Closed, Twitter Super Follow, Can Moto make a Nord Killer?
March 01, 2021 20:33Been a busy week at the FCC! A task force is being created to get more accurate measurements on broadband, and new subsidies are being drafted to help people struggling to pay for internet access. Twitter is looking to monetize your tweets with a new paywall service. Verizon helpfully suggests you disable 5G to save … Continue reading "#SGGQA 195: Google SmartWatch Revival, Frys Closed, Twitter Super Follow, Can Moto make a Nord Killer?"
Creator Chat: Dr. Ian Cutress – What Benchmarks Actually Matter? (Tech Tech Potato, Anandtech)
February 26, 2021 19:28As techies, we probably care more than most that we’re getting the best performance bang for our hard earned buck. Dr. Ian Cutress drops by to share some of his experiences with benchmarking computers and working with manufacturers. Maybe I also hit Dr. Cutress up for some free tech therapy… The complete list of how … Continue reading "Creator Chat: Dr. Ian Cutress – What Benchmarks Actually Matter? (Tech Tech Potato, Anandtech)"
#SGGQA 194: Huawei’s New Foldable, Samsung AR Glasses, Apple M1 Malware, What to do about LAZY Reviews?
February 22, 2021 22:11The GOP wants to kill municipal broadband. Facebook has been LYING about their advertising stats. New malware targeting M1 Macs has been found. LG has a new budget phone for India (which looks REALLY familiar). Samsung’s AR play has been leaked. Huawei’s new foldable ALSO looks familiar. And as a community what should we do … Continue reading "#SGGQA 194: Huawei’s New Foldable, Samsung AR Glasses, Apple M1 Malware, What to do about LAZY Reviews?"
#SGGQA 193: Net Neutrality in California, AT&T DSL is SLOW, Xiaomi’s Camera Bump!
February 15, 2021 20:17The Justice Department is stepping down from a lawsuit against California over Net Neutrality! Lawmakers in North Dakota are trying to force app store competition on Apple and Google. Qualcomm might be frustrated with the idea of NVIDIA owning ARM. How much does it cost to SHAME AT&T into offering you faster service? And what’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 193: Net Neutrality in California, AT&T DSL is SLOW, Xiaomi’s Camera Bump!"
#SGGQA 192: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Apple’s $3000 VR Headset, Are New Phones Worth it?
February 08, 2021 20:41Apple’s talks with Kia and Hyundai have fallen apart. President Biden brings back weekly addresses in a new format. Trump wanted a stake in Parler. OnePlus might partner with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9. Apple’s VR headset might cost $3000. And let’s chat about new phones and the idea of “worth”! Let’s get your tech … Continue reading "#SGGQA 192: OnePlus 9 and Hasselblad, Apple’s $3000 VR Headset, Are New Phones Worth it?"
#SGGQA 191: Mrs. GadgetGuy and her New Pixel 4a 5G
February 07, 2021 03:53We tech reviewers talk a LOT about “average consumers”. My wife Marie is a tech savvy individual, but she isn’t “into” tech like I am. Her LG G7 was getting a bit long in the tooth, and we really struggled to find her a new phone. Balancing features against some compromises, we eventually arrived on … Continue reading "#SGGQA 191: Mrs. GadgetGuy and her New Pixel 4a 5G"
#SGGQA 190: Chill Tech Chat and the Pixel 5 Camera Results are in!
February 01, 2021 20:04Our semi-regular pajama party podcast! Taking a chill chat through viewer questions. Let’s hang out and geek out! Plus, we’ll have to see if anyone nailed all the answers in my Pixel 5 photo showdown! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 190 (RSS subscription links below) Get the ad-free version of this episode! – … Continue reading "#SGGQA 190: Chill Tech Chat and the Pixel 5 Camera Results are in!"
#SGGQA 189: FTC after Scalpers, Rosenworcel Acting FCC Chief, iPhones and Pacemakers, The end of LG smartphones?
January 25, 2021 20:20The FTC is going after scalper bots! iPhones might break pacemakers! Huawei might dump the Mate and P series phones! LG could sell off their phone division! And we have a new acting chief at the FCC! Let’s get your tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 189 (RSS subscription links … Continue reading "#SGGQA 189: FTC after Scalpers, Rosenworcel Acting FCC Chief, iPhones and Pacemakers, The end of LG smartphones?"
#SGGQA 188: MacOS Malware, Google and Facebook Secret Deals, Galaxy S21 is a Dud, and my first Clubhouse!
January 18, 2021 19:54Back in the swing of things! Let’s hit the ground RUNNING! Malware has been running on MacOS for YEARS! How could this happen? Whatsapp is pushing pause on privacy changes while Signal downloads skyrocket. Facebook and Google might have struck a secret and illegal deal on advertising. Samsung heir is going to serve more jail … Continue reading "#SGGQA 188: MacOS Malware, Google and Facebook Secret Deals, Galaxy S21 is a Dud, and my first Clubhouse!"
#SGGQA 187: CES 2021 Kicks Off! Panasonic, LG, TCL, and Samsung Keynotes!
January 12, 2021 01:37Happy CES 2021! It’s the first day of a new trade show! Instead of trekking out to Las Vegas, we’re streaming events online, but there’s still PLENTY of tech to talk about. Kicking off the first day, we’re already flush with announcements from Panasonic, LG, TCL, and Samsung. We’re going to have a lot to … Continue reading "#SGGQA 187: CES 2021 Kicks Off! Panasonic, LG, TCL, and Samsung Keynotes!"
#SGGQA 186: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Galaxy S21 Leaks, LG V70 Rumors, Apple iPhone Sales, What tech do we want in 2021?
January 04, 2021 20:34Happy New Year! 2021 is here! I’m limping back into action! We’ve got a new Xiaomi with a faster processor, a look at Samsung’s S-Pen cases, a potential V70 from LG, and some news stories to keep an eye on. But more than anything else, what do we want out of consumer tech for 2021? … Continue reading "#SGGQA 186: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Galaxy S21 Leaks, LG V70 Rumors, Apple iPhone Sales, What tech do we want in 2021?"
#SGGQA 185: The Holiday Pajama Podcast!
December 21, 2020 20:29There’s a lot of tech to talk about. We’ve got news and reviews still making their way to the internet. But it’s also the time of year to chat with friends and have some fun. We’re going to have a chill chat, hang out in our PJs, and geek out on some cool stuff. Let’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 185: The Holiday Pajama Podcast!"
#SGGQA 184: Galaxy S21 Leaks, Trump Packing FCC, Facebook Break Up, AirPods Max Reactions
December 14, 2020 20:30President Trump is appointing an FCC chair for VERY partisan reasons. The US Government, and state Attorneys General are going after Facebook. Pornhub is taking down unverified content. Twitter has a handful of surprises to share. The Galaxy S21 is getting leaked like crazy. And we can share a few more thoughts on these new … Continue reading "#SGGQA 184: Galaxy S21 Leaks, Trump Packing FCC, Facebook Break Up, AirPods Max Reactions"
#SGGQA Supplemental: AirPods Max Reactions with ElJefeReviews and BooredAtWork
December 08, 2020 19:22Why do we let Apple do this to us? Taking the wraps off of a LONG rumored product, Apple showed off a new pair of over-ear wireless headphones. With all the traditional bravado and aspirational marketing claims, these cans are guaranteed to be a popular fashion accessory. For $550. That’s where this conversation gets more … Continue reading "#SGGQA Supplemental: AirPods Max Reactions with ElJefeReviews and BooredAtWork"
#SGGQA 183: Apple’s Misleading Ads, Snapdragon 888, Reddit’s Daily Users, AMD Back in the ARM game?
December 07, 2020 19:53A rough week for Apple. Italy is fining the company over misleading ads, Brazil is mandating chargers be included with the iPhone, and another incredible exploit was detailed for iOS. Reddit released their daily user figures. Google will offer a credit to help move folks to phones that support VoLTE. And let’s chat about the … Continue reading "#SGGQA 183: Apple’s Misleading Ads, Snapdragon 888, Reddit’s Daily Users, AMD Back in the ARM game?"
#SGGQA 182: Bye Bye Ajit Pai, Apple e-Waste “tsunami”, Comcast Data Caps, Broken Benchmarks, Mrs. GadgetGuy’s New Phone!
November 30, 2020 21:41Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you’re enjoying some tasty leftovers! Will Microsoft bring Android apps to Windows? Comcast will add data caps to all subscriber plans next year. Right to Repair conversations are heating up in the UK and EU. Amazon’s Sidewalk “service” sounds like a security nightmare. I spent WAY TOO LONG trying to fix my … Continue reading "#SGGQA 182: Bye Bye Ajit Pai, Apple e-Waste “tsunami”, Comcast Data Caps, Broken Benchmarks, Mrs. GadgetGuy’s New Phone!"
#SGGQA 181: Banning carrier locked phones, Fold 3 Rumors, Oppo scrolling concept, and my new fave photo editing app!
November 23, 2020 20:47The upcoming Biden administration is looking to invest a lot more money in broadband. At the same time, the USA might start banning the practice of letting carriers lock our phones. Trump’s app is tracking users, so what happens with all that data? Oneplus leaks have hit the web. Samsung might have confirmed the death … Continue reading "#SGGQA 181: Banning carrier locked phones, Fold 3 Rumors, Oppo scrolling concept, and my new fave photo editing app!"
#SGGQA 180: macOS Big Sur issues, Galaxy S21 Leaks, and thoughts on my Silver Google Play Button
November 16, 2020 20:06Apple is having a rough week with the launch of macOS Big Sur, and a handful of smaller issues on iPhone 12. The Galaxy S21 specs have leaked, and nothing looks TOO shocking for Samsung’s next premium phone. Conservatives are flocking to social media SAFE SPACES, but will they stay in their own echochambers? And … Continue reading "#SGGQA 180: macOS Big Sur issues, Galaxy S21 Leaks, and thoughts on my Silver Google Play Button"
#SGGQA 179: OnePlus Nord N10, Samsung Beats Apple, FTC to Sue Facebook, Trump Loses (Twitter Protections)
November 09, 2020 21:01President Trump is about to lose something he really wants, and that would be his special protections on Twitter. The FTC is likely to sue Facebook this month over antitrust violations. A TON of older Android phones are about to have a harder time browsing the internet. A factory fire at AKM is making audio … Continue reading "#SGGQA 179: OnePlus Nord N10, Samsung Beats Apple, FTC to Sue Facebook, Trump Loses (Twitter Protections)"
#SGGQA 178: Phone Challenge 3 Wrap Up with TK BAY! Surface Duo vs LG V60 vs Note 20 Ultra!
November 02, 2020 21:16Something a little different this week! Wrapping up our yearly phone swap challenge, TK Bay is dropping by to share some thoughts on premium phones and productivity! Our phone trade this year? Surface Duo vs Galaxy Note 20 Ultra! Maybe an LG snuck in too? When it comes to EXPENSIVE mobile gadgets, we have a … Continue reading "#SGGQA 178: Phone Challenge 3 Wrap Up with TK BAY! Surface Duo vs LG V60 vs Note 20 Ultra!"
#SGGQA 177: Pajama Podcast! Chill chat about the Pixel 5, LG Wing, and unboxing the OnePlus 8T!
October 19, 2020 19:08TECHTOBER IS IN FULL SWING! In the Gadget Lab, I’m scrambling to review the Pixel 5, the LG Wing, and I have this BEAUTIFUL red box from OnePlus! It’s time for a chill chat about a BUNCH of different phones! Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 177 (RSS … Continue reading "#SGGQA 177: Pajama Podcast! Chill chat about the Pixel 5, LG Wing, and unboxing the OnePlus 8T!"
#SGGQA 176: Apple App Store is a Monopoly, AMD ZEN 3 Revealed, OnePlus 8T Leaks, and the Pixel 5 is HERE!
October 12, 2020 20:59Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple are declared monopolies by the House! Covid-19 can live on glass for up to 28 days! AMD is showing off a beast of a new processor! We get a better look at the upcoming OnePlus 8T! And Techtober is in full swing! Let’s chat a LITTLE about the Pixel 5! … Continue reading "#SGGQA 176: Apple App Store is a Monopoly, AMD ZEN 3 Revealed, OnePlus 8T Leaks, and the Pixel 5 is HERE!"
#SGGQA 175: iOS 14 Battery Drain, Zuckerberg to Testify, Recapping the Pixel 5 Google Event
October 05, 2020 19:00Facebook and Twitter CEOs will testify about protections for social media companies. IKEA is going to stop selling single-use batteries. Windows on ARM is getting support for x64 emulation. Urban Ears demos earbuds that mold to your ear. Microsoft showed off a cheaper Surface Laptop. And let’s recap the Google event announcing the Pixel 5! … Continue reading "#SGGQA 175: iOS 14 Battery Drain, Zuckerberg to Testify, Recapping the Pixel 5 Google Event"
#SGGQA 174: XPERIA 5ii is here! Velvet on T-Mobile, Galaxy S20 FE, and Ring’s Home Drone!
September 28, 2020 20:47The XPERIA 5ii is in the gadget lab! I’m also going hands on with the Velvet on T-Mobile! We’re going to chat about the Galaxy S20 FE. Twitter wants you to read more articles before you retweet them. The OnePlus 8 is on sale! And the DoJ wants to end protections for social media sites … Continue reading "#SGGQA 174: XPERIA 5ii is here! Velvet on T-Mobile, Galaxy S20 FE, and Ring’s Home Drone!"
#SGGQA 173: XPERIA 5 ii Reactions, OnePlus 8T Teaser, WeChat and TikTok Bans, PS5 Sells Out
September 21, 2020 19:14It’s another BIG WEEK for tech! PS5’s selling out like crazy, but that’s ok because no one can get the RTX3080 either! Microsoft buys Bethesda! TikTok and WeChat might get a stay of execution! Apple showed off new the iPad and Apple Watch! And Sony took the wraps off of a SEXY new phone! Let’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 173: XPERIA 5 ii Reactions, OnePlus 8T Teaser, WeChat and TikTok Bans, PS5 Sells Out"
#SGGQA 172: A Weekend with the Surface Duo, LG Wing is Official, NVIDIA Buys ARM, Oracle Gets TikTok
September 14, 2020 17:53It’s a BIG WEEK for tech! The LG Wing is Official! NVIDIA buys ARM! Oracle buys TikTok! Android 11 is out for Pixels! Customs stole a bunch of OnePlus earbuds! Sony is getting set to show off PS5 games! Microsoft might be able to put xCloud on iOS! And we’ve spent about three days with … Continue reading "#SGGQA 172: A Weekend with the Surface Duo, LG Wing is Official, NVIDIA Buys ARM, Oracle Gets TikTok"
#SGGQA 171: WWE says NO Social Media, EA adds ads in UFC4, Apple vs Privacy, Velvet on T-Mobile
September 07, 2020 19:24Happy Labor Day! It’s a Holiday in the USA, but we still have tech to talk about! WWE says NO SOCIAL MEDIA for wrestlers! EA added commercials to UFC 4 to make the game more realistic! Ajit Pai peddled false information about broadband adoption. Content farms are ruining YouTube! T-Mobile is finally getting the LG … Continue reading "#SGGQA 171: WWE says NO Social Media, EA adds ads in UFC4, Apple vs Privacy, Velvet on T-Mobile"
#SGGQA 170: Samsung Note 20 Cooling, Apple Blocks Payment Transparency, Neuralink Cyborg Pigs, XPERIA 5ii Leaks, Microsoft PLAYED Influencers
August 31, 2020 19:30Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet breaks Twitter’s record for likes. Netflix is making a handful of shows and movies free to watch with ads. Samsung ends a group of web services, replacing them with Microsoft services. Joe Budden’s podcast is leaving Spotify. Apple terminates Epic’s developer account, while also taking money from small businesses on Facebook. … Continue reading "#SGGQA 170: Samsung Note 20 Cooling, Apple Blocks Payment Transparency, Neuralink Cyborg Pigs, XPERIA 5ii Leaks, Micro...
#SGGQA 169: Apple vs WordPress, Oculus Facebook Login, Blackberry is Back?
August 24, 2020 19:44Apple and Epic are still feuding! Apple and WordPress are feuding! What does the future of app stores look like? Oculus is requiring Facebook logins on VR headsets. Adobe NUKED years of photos on iPhones and iPads. The Note 20 is a MUCH weaker buy internationally. LG, ZTE, and Asus have new phones to show … Continue reading "#SGGQA 169: Apple vs WordPress, Oculus Facebook Login, Blackberry is Back?"
#SGGQA 168: Apple vs Epic, Surface Duo Pricing, YouTuber Drama, Juan is Old
August 17, 2020 19:52Apple and Epic are feuding! Google and Epic are feuding! The future of app stores hangs in the balance! Microsoft dropped details on Surface Duo pricing, and produced a 30 minute product reveal. Google might polish up WearOS in a future update? Maybe? Intel shows off a potential roadmap to combat AMD performance. And we … Continue reading "#SGGQA 168: Apple vs Epic, Surface Duo Pricing, YouTuber Drama, Juan is Old"
#SGGQA 167: Hello Pixel 4a, Goodbye Note, and Apple is NOT for Gaming
August 10, 2020 19:26YOU could be eligible for a cash settlement from Google Plus! Trump’s saga against social media continues. EU commission might block Google’s acquisition of Fitbit. Microsoft reorgs to focus on the future of Windows. More Surface Duo leaks surface. Apple and Microsoft feud over mobile gaming. The Note 20 is ridiculously expensive. And we have … Continue reading "#SGGQA 167: Hello Pixel 4a, Goodbye Note, and Apple is NOT for Gaming"
#SGGQA 166: The Pixel 4A Pajama Podcast
August 03, 2020 20:03I needed to record a “casual” podcast this week. Take a load off and hang out in your PJs! No notes. Just off the cuff chatting about a two major tech stories. We have to chat about the House Judiciary committee putting top tech CEOs under oath. We also need to chat about the Pixel … Continue reading "#SGGQA 166: The Pixel 4A Pajama Podcast"
#SGGQA 165: Intel Delays, Corning Victus, and the Return of G4TV?
July 27, 2020 19:24AT&T will KILL your older phone! And T-Mobile will KILL IT SOONER! Steve Wozniak is suing YouTube! Koss is suing Apple! Instagram is spying on you! Intel chips are delayed! Microsoft showed off a TON of games! G4TV is returning? And we have to talk about Corning’s new glass! Let’s get our tech week started … Continue reading "#SGGQA 165: Intel Delays, Corning Victus, and the Return of G4TV?"
#SGGQA 164: Twitter Hacks, Blurry Fold 2 Pics, Blackmagic’s 12K Camera!
July 20, 2020 19:01Verizon pulls ads over misleading 5G claims! Metacritic puts a delay on game reviews! Hackers shut down famous people on Twitter! Malware can force a phone charger to catch fire! We got a blurry photo of the Fold 2! And we have to chat about Blackmagic’s insane 12K camera! Let’s get our tech week started … Continue reading "#SGGQA 164: Twitter Hacks, Blurry Fold 2 Pics, Blackmagic’s 12K Camera!"
#SGGQA 163: Canon’s new BEAST camera and a return to Net Neutrality?
July 13, 2020 19:25Joe Biden is promising a return to Title II Net Neutrality if elected! California is looking at additional antitrust investigations into Google! The medical industry is pushing hard for Right to Repair during the pandemic! Android 10 has been the speediest update yet for adoption rate! And let’s drool a bit over Canon’s new beast … Continue reading "#SGGQA 163: Canon’s new BEAST camera and a return to Net Neutrality?"
#SGGQA 162: Apple Chargers, Note 20 Leaks, Pixel 3A Discontinued, Nord Rumors
July 06, 2020 19:18The EARN IT act passes with heavy amendments, but the fight for online privacy continues. Facebook loses more advertisers, while detailing yet another mishandling of user data. The House of Lords declares LootBoxes gambling. And let’s break down some rumors for iPhone 12, Note 20, and the Nord! Let’s get our tech week started right! … Continue reading "#SGGQA 162: Apple Chargers, Note 20 Leaks, Pixel 3A Discontinued, Nord Rumors"
#SGGQA 161: Creator Chat – Isa Rodriguez – Isa Does Tech!
July 03, 2020 17:53The goal is always to broaden our horizons. To really listen to more voices in the creator space, and check out different points of view. It’s never fun when our hobby becomes an echo chamber. Isa has been a pal of mine for years, contributing to tech commentary at larger publications, but has taken it … Continue reading "#SGGQA 161: Creator Chat – Isa Rodriguez – Isa Does Tech!"
#SGGQA 160: Apple Widgets and App Drawers, Social Media Ads, and the end of Encryption
June 29, 2020 20:07MORE companies are joining the social media advertising boycott! Microsoft is closing all of their retail stores and shutting down Mixer! TikTok is SUPER spying on you! Olympus is out of the camera game! Focals got sold to Google! WWDC happened last week! And we should probably chat about the government’s plans to end encryption… … Continue reading "#SGGQA 160: Apple Widgets and App Drawers, Social Media Ads, and the end of Encryption"
#SGGQA 159: Creator Chat – TK BAY RETURNS!
June 26, 2020 18:10One more follow up podcast for your listening pleasure! My good friend TK Bay is back! My first interview for this creator chat series, TK returns to chat about some of the changes he’s made producing content, moving on from XDA to focus on his own channels, and how the monetization game has changed looking … Continue reading "#SGGQA 159: Creator Chat – TK BAY RETURNS!"
#SGGQA 158: Facebook Woes, Does Dish Want Boost, LG Velvet In the House!
June 22, 2020 18:51Facebook drops as a news source WHILE more companies look to pull their advertising from the platform. Dish might be looking to drop the Boost Mobile deal, which was an important part of the Sprint / T-Mobile merger. WWDC is happening TODAY! And we need to chat about how pretty the LG Velvet is! Let’s … Continue reading "#SGGQA 158: Facebook Woes, Does Dish Want Boost, LG Velvet In the House!"