SMRPodcast

The EU Fines Apple Nearly $2 Billion: SMRpodcast 606

Episode 606 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Rod aren't feeling automated customer service calls, the European Union fines Apple nearly $2 billion for its unfair rules for developers of music-streaming apps, and Ford EVs can now use Telsa Superchargers to power up, Chris launched the BBQ and Tech food truck in February. We got all this, our picks, and more in episode 606 of the SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod S...

Not Chicken Wings and Beer: SMRpodcast 605

Episode 605 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download.  Only 2 of the crew are here this week, but, this is not a Chicken Wings and Beer episode as the two Rs, Robb and Rod bring you the tech they love. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast. Picks: Neewer ER1 47.2 Inch Camera Slider -- Amazon Link Apple Watch Series 9 -- Amazon Link

The Apple Decision with Allison Sheridan: SMRpodcast 604

Episode 604 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week the crew is joined by Allison Sheridan of the Nosillacast Podast. We discuss Apple's alternative payment processor options in the United States and if Apple still taking up to 27% is justified. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Guest Host: Allison Sheridan https://podfeet.com Picks: Desktop Vacuum Cleaner — Amazon Link Anker 521 Portable Power Station ...

CES 2024 Picks: SMRpodcast Episode 603

After a long winter holiday hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 603 of the SMRpodcast. Rod has a long conversation with his Polestar driving Uber Driver, Robb's high-efficiency furnace makes popping sounds only when he podcasts, we discuss the changes to Apple Podcasts in iOS 17 and how it is wrecking some podcasters metrics, and it's only a matter of time before Chris acquires GE's indoor pellet smokers. We've got all this, our picks and more in episode 603 of the SMRpodcast. Hosts: ...

Long Distance Towing with the F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 602

SMRpodcast episode 602 is online and ready for download. This week Chris tells us the saga of towing a heavy trailer through the mountains with his Ford F-150 Lightning. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Support SMRpodcast by becoming a Patron. Head over to https://patreon.com/smrpodcast.

You Snooze You Lose: SMRpodcast 601

After a brief hiatus, the fellas are back with episode 601 of SMRpodcast. While we were away, the big fella turned 50, Robb's and Rod's wives finally got to meet, and we actually talked a lot of tech. We had all this, our picks, and more in episode 601 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: MultiTimer: Multiple Timers for iOS Audio Technica ATR 2100x USB/XLR Dynamic Mic -- Amazon Link Tips: Use generative AI to...

Six Double 0: SMRpodcast 600

Episode 600 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. It's just the two big fellas this week and Chris and Robb hit you with that Chicken Wings and Beer Vibe even though we didn't office call this a CWB episode... Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: AZFUNN Beverage Mug Cooling & Cup Cooler — Amazon Link Tips: iPhone Continuity Camera -- Much better than the pinhole camera in your Macbook Support SMRpodcast by beco...

Do You Even Passkey: SMRpodcast 599

Episode number 599 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew gets together and discusses Enchroma glasses, Cruise losing its permit in California, 1Passwords getting hacked, but, not like LastPass, Passkeys kind of becoming a thing, and Google upsetting Podcasters after announcing what it really doing by adding RSS support to YouTube. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 599 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewoo...

Seven Years With Android SMRpodcast Episode 598

Episode 598 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This is another Saturday edition of the show, but, this week we've got a full crew and we waste no time getting into the tech stories. With the official announcement of the Google Pixel 8, the company announced that Pixels, going forward, will get 8 years of updates. A real question one has to ask, however, is whether the Pixel will be around that long. For good reason, we're not so sure. Tesla's electric trucks are reporte...

Can't Trust It: SMRpodcast 597

Episode 597 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download.  It's just the big fellas this week so Chris and Robb hit you with a Chicken Wings and Beer "ish" style episode this week.  We kick things off with talking about how repition and report are abig part of pulling off a good podcast.  YouTube Music is replacing BlackBerry Podcasts but isn't a servicable podcast app.  You can't trust what Google says on non core products and Linda Yaccarino has a testy interview at Code Conference. Ho...

The Gift That Keeps On Taking: SMRpodcast 596

Episode 595 of SRMpodcast is online and ready for download. We covered a lot in this episode including, more bad news for LastPass users who stored their crypto encryption keys in their vault, all the information connected cars collect on drivers, and Robb and Chris this Starfield is kind of awesome. We got all this, our picks, and more in episode 595 of SMRpodcast. Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: YouTube NFL Sunday Tic...

Starbucks ATM: SMRpodcast 595

Episode 595 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Rod just found out the new Starbucks Chris frequents so often that people inside call his name like Norm from Cheers, has been open for 6 months. Robb, finally, broke down and purchased Apple TV+. Microsoft is still trying to restructure its Activision / Blizzard takeover bid to get UK approval. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode 595 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunew...

Worst Example Ever: SMRpodcast 594

Episode 594 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is back and we kick the coversation talking about the all electiric Caddilac IQ, how big the frunk is, and how much this truck with its massive batter must weigh. Chris and Robb try to bring Rod up to speed on how Tesla, allegedly, has been faking range estimates for the last decade, Canadian news organizations believe Meta is displaying monopolistic tendancies by not linking to them, and Saudi Arabia mandates all dev...

Chicken Wings and Beer Part 87: SMRpodcast 593

Episode 593 is online and ready for download. It's just the big fellas this week, so Robb and Chris hit you with Chicken Wings and Beer, Part 87. For those who don't know, CWB episodes have no script, no rhyme nor reason. It's just the homies catching up and we talk about whatever. We did manage to touch on building humidors, Twitter's rebrand to X, the new season of Justified, and, Netflix's "They Cloned Tyrone". Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @rob...

A Good Random Show: SMRpodcast 592

Episode 592 of SMRpodcast is online and ready for download.  We've got a full crew this week even though Chris feels under the weather.  We kick our conversation of talking about Twitter and the threat of Threads.  Robb also finds out that TweetDeck is now only for Twitter Blue subscribers. Rod gets some things off his chest about YouTube Red and Chris is not feeling AI-generated reaction videos. We talk about both the Writer's and Actor's Strikes and how the use of AI is a big pain proble...

The Country of North Carolina: SMRpodcast 591

SMRpodcast episode 591 is online and ready for download.  We kick off the show by giving Chris gas for messing with the timing of our intro in the last few episodes.  He was trying something new, but, Robb and a few of our listeners weren't having it. Meta's new Twitter competitor Threads takes the internet by storm.  When we say by storm, we mean we've never seen anything adopted so quickly. UPS is poised to go on strike, Robb is bummed Tumi ended its lifetime warranty back in 2004,...

Cutting The Line: SMRpodcast 590

Episode 590 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The entire crew is back this week and we waste no time talking about Netflix and Tesla stock, Chris getting fiber at the house with fast-fast download speeds, Rod getting his Maryland digital ID which he will never use in encounters with police, and we discuss the psychology of getting in front of people in line. We've got all this, our picks, and more in SMRpodast #590. Have a listen... Show Information Hosts: Chris Ash...

Chicken Wings And Beer Part 86 : SMRpodcast 589

SMRpodcast episode 589 is online and ready for download. It's just the big fellas this week, so, Chris and Robb bring you CWB Part 86. In this episode, we cover everything from Chris signing up for 2.3 Gb fiber at the house, to EV range anxiety and GM and Ford partnering with Tesla on charging, to the state XBox gaming on existing consoles. We've got all this, our picks, and more in Chicken Wings and Beer, Part 86. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewoo...

The Opening is the Ending: SMRpodcast 588

Episode #588 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. We kick the show by giving Rod gas for his visual countdown which we cannot see in an audio file and Chris is making another CBS Appearance talking about his F-150 Lightning one year in. We ponder if Apple's mixed-reality which it is officially announcing at WWDC23 will become a thing, Twitter loses $30 billion in 7 months and has a new CEO coming in while other executives are walking out, and Twitter opening up its SuperCha...

One Year With the Ford F150 Lightning: SMRpodcast 587

SMRpodcast episode #587 is online and ready for download. Rod no longer has a car payment on his Tesla, but, he is now in the phase of out-of-pocket repair costs. Chris, on the other hand, is one year in on his F-150 Lightning. GM has officially announced the Escalade IQ but, can, Robb hold out that long on getting a new whip? Streaming services are getting really expensive. Will we start seeing consumers getting rid of them the way they got rid of cable? Google I/O this year was all ...

AI Is Just Self-Checkout In Disguise: SMRpodcast 586

After a brief hiatus, the full crew of the SMRpodcast is back with a brand new episode. We talk tech, AI, our picks, and more in episode 586. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Sleep8 Sanitizing Filter Cleaner Replacement Bag for CPAP — Amazon Link MDLUU Leveling Machine Casters — Amazon Link Make.com — Visual workflow builder for App and Systems Automation

It's in there: SMRpodcast 585

Episode #585 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week Robb figures out that resting your microphone on a fan makes your audio sound horrible, Chris has to take his F-150 Lightning in for service for the first time, GM is killing Car Play and Android Auto in new EVs, and Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, believes the government needs laws on AI. We have all this, our picks, and more in episode 585 of the SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb...

Tech Teams and Tesla Cameras: SMRpodcast 584

Episode #578 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is together for the first time in several weeks and we waste no time catching up, talking about Tesla, other tech goings on, and, of course we have our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons The post Tech Teams and Tesla Cameras: SMRpodcast 584 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Rethinking ChatGPT with Brandon Watson: SMRpodcast 583

Episode 583 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Rod is traveling this week however, friend of the show, Brandon Watson is here. Brandon having worked with VC's brought his perspective around the closing of SVB. This episode also features a great discussion around new avenues to think about ChatGPT as Brandon walks us through the innovative way he has been leveraging AI technology. All this and more, enjoy this episode of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley...

Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpodcast 582

Episode 582 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod are out this week therefore, Chris brings you another solo dolo version of the SMRpodcast. On this episode he touches on an update with the boys, then gives thoughts on some of the latest tech stories. All this and more please enjoy this episode of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons The post Solo Dolo With Chris: SMRpod...

Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 581

Episode 581 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready to download. Robb and Rod hit you with a two-man show this week as Chris is out this week. We kick things off with Ford proposing tech that would allow cars to repossess themselves when payments are missed, Chris Rock's NetFlix special where he addresses The Slap, LastPass and its unacceptably lax security protocols, and, we've got our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmon...

Bubble Bullies: SMRpodcast 580

Episode #580 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week's episode finds Rod showing appreciation to some of his favorite podcasters. The conversation pivots into tech talk with varying topics including gaming, woodworking, electric vehicles and more. We've got all this, or picks, and more in episode #580 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: — Amazon Link Spacekeeper ...

A No Brainer: SMRpodcast 579

Episode #579 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Security was on all our minds and we talk, a lot about, 1PassWord, BitWarden, PassKeys, and getting to the point where this security stuff is just a no-brainer. We touch on Twitter getting rid of free SMS-based 2FA authentication and Meta bringing its Twitter Blue look-a-like, Meta Verified, to Facebook and Instagram. We've got all this, or picks, and more in episode #579 of SMRpodcast. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ash...

I’ve Been Telling You: SMRpodcast 578

Episode #578 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here this week and we kick things off by talking about the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebration at the Grammys. Robb is really liking the new HBO series The Last of Us. We ponder how Netflix will handle all of the edge cases when they stop allowing account sharing. And autopilot cruise control is kind of slick. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #578 of the SMRpodcast. Have a listen… Sho...

We Know What You Meant: SMRpodcast #577

Episode #577 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here and we talk a little bit about everything including Women's Basketball, New broadband companies laying fiber at Chris's house, and how much HOAs suck. We also discuss ChatGPT, why not being able to copy and paste in password reset UIs is problematic, how useful QR codes are, and we have our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @ro...

Switching From LastPass: SMRpodcast 576

Episode #576 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The entire crew is here this week and we kick off the conversation by talking about what each of us switched to after leaving LastPass. AI is here to stay, but, copyright law will be thoroughly tested. Tesla lowers its pricing as EVs approach conventional car pricing, and the Microsft acquisition of Activision/Blizzard will eventually be approved, but, Microsoft might have to “go through it” beforehand. We've got all this, ...

New Year, New Passwords: SMRpodcast 575

SMRpodcast episode #575 is online and ready for download. This is the first show of 2023 and Rod is traveling, but the big fellas have a good one for you. Gadget heads like Chris and Robb are difficult to surprise with good gifts, but, every now and again, even the hardest to buy for loved ones can get got with the perfect surprise. The LastPass security breach is way worse than initially thought, and, as far as SMR is concerned, we can no longer recommend it at this point. ChatGPT i...

Come on Google: SMRpodcast #574

SMRpodcast episode #574 is online and ready for download.  The full crew is here in the last episode before the holidays, but, Rod is a bit sleepy after hours of baking hundreds of holiday cookies. EVs are getting to the point where Civil Engineers and Architects are going to have to come up with new designs for both electrical grids and the facilities on top of them. And, investors in various Elon Musk-run companies are ready for ole boy to hush up, hunker down, and have tired of all t...

The Wrong Sweatshirt: SMRpodcast 573

Episode ##573 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here and we recap Chris's CBS appearance where he completely wore the wrong sweatshirt. We also talk about FTX, The FTC blocking the Microsoft / Activision acquisition, why we love Costco, and we've got our picks. Show Information Hosts: Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood  @robbdunewood Rod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks: Ecobee Smart Thermostat — Amazon Link Descript — All-in-one video & aud...

The CBS Interview: SMRpodcast 572

The CBS Interview: SMRpodcast 572

SMRpodcast episode #572 after a “technical issue” is online and ready for download. Guess who got interviewed on CBS about his electric vehicle? Show Information Hosts:Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood  @robbdunewoodRod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks:Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headset — Amazon Link EZ-Hang Door Installation Kit — Amazon Link Anker Nano 30 Watt USB-C Fast Charger — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn […] The post The CBS Interview: SMRpodcast 572 appeared first o...

Chicken Wings and Beer Part 85: SMRpodcast 571

It's been a little while since the big fellas hit you with a Chicken Wings and Beer episode, but, since Rod is out, Robb and Chris hit you with CWB Part 85.

Talking Twitter and Tech With Brandon Watson: SMRpodcast 570

Humane Decommissioning: SMRpodcast 569

What Do They Call It: SMRpodcast 568

Episode number 568 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week the crew dives right in after giving shoutouts to both The Tech Jawn and BBQ and Tech. We talk about how Meta may stop linking to news articles in Canada, the RNC suing google for sending campaign emails to spam, the […] The post What Do They Call It: SMRpodcast 568 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

What Do They Call It: SMRpodcast 568

What Makes It The Hotness: SMRpodcast 567

Episode #577 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. In order to not be late for the start of the show, Rod passed up on the opportunity to take a close look at the Porsche Taycan. Robb lets everyone know that if he gets the chance to look at the upcoming $300K Caddilac […] The post What Makes It The Hotness: SMRpodcast 567 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

What makes it the hotness: SMRpodcast Episode 567

Just Ship Something: SMRpodcast 566

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Just Ship Something: SMRpodcast 566

Apple’s Top New Features With BrothaTech: SMRpodcast 565

Episode 565 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. The full crew is here this week and we have a special guest. Terrance Gaines, a.k.a BrothaTech, stops by to let us know about some of the cool new features in iOS. Show Information Hosts:Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood  @robbdunewoodRod Simmons  @rodsimmons Guest Host:Terrance Gaines @brothatech Picks:Airpods Pro […] The post Apple’s Top New Features With BrothaTech: SMRpodcast 565 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Apple's Top New Features With BrothaTech: SMRpodcast 565

Ain’t Nothing Change: SMRpodcast Episode 564

Episode #564 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. We are back to a full crew this week even one of us is just recovering from the effects of Covid. Show Information Hosts:Chris Ashley  @bigchrisashleyRobb Dunewood  @robbdunewoodRod Simmons  @rodsimmons Picks:Anker PowerCore III Elite — Amazon Link Vicks Waterless Menthol Vaporizer — Amazon Link As an Amazon Associate, we earn […] The post Ain’t Nothing Change: SMRpodcast Episode 564 appeared first on SMRPodcast.

Ain't Nothing Change: SMRpodcast Episode 564

Just The Two Of Us: SMRpodcast 563

Episode #563 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download.  Chris is out this week, so, for the first time in over two years, Robb and Rod hit you with a two-man show, but, this is not a CWB.  We cover a lot of tech this week including the LastPass and Uber hacks, the start of the Trevor Milton (CEO of Nikola) trial, the Windows 11 2h22 release, and more.  We've also got some pretty good picks for you this week.