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All About Android 525: Android 12 is Material You
May 19, 2021 05:11 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoAndroid now powers over 3 billion devices Android 12 Preview: First Look at Google's Radical New Design Android 12 Beta: Designed for you Android 12 will have more precise privacy controls, but experts aren't fully convinced Android 12 Will Let You Fine-Tune Permissions on Data-Hungry Apps Android 12 adds kill switches for camera and mic permissions Now You Don't Have to Worry About Losing Your Chromecast Remote Android phones will act more like iPhones in Android 12 Google is build...
TWiT News 370: Google I/O 2021 Keynote
May 18, 2021 21:41 - 2 hours - 2.15 GB VideoAt the Google I/O Developers Conference Keynote with Sundar Pichai, Google unveils many announcements, including Android 12 with 'Material You,' Smart Canvas for Googe Workspace, AI advancements like LaMDA for natural language, 3D teleconferencing with Project Starline, Wear OS merging with Samsung's Tizen, and more. Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jason Howell, and Jeff Jarvis Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twi...
Tech News Weekly 183: Biden on the Pipeline
May 13, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 997 MB VideoRoger Cheng from CNET details what is known about the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline and what it might mean for the security of US infrastructure going forward. Facebook is planning an Instagram for kids product and Kurt Wagner from Bloomberg discusses how 44 state Attorneys General don't want that to happen. Stacey Higginbotham from the IoT Podcast shares her thoughts on what the new Connectivity Standards Alliance might mean for easing smart home fragmentation. HTC announce...
Tech News Weekly 182: Signal's Facebook Ad Stunt
May 06, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 908 MB VideoThe Epic Games and Apple trial is underway and it's bringing loads of new information to the surface. Messaging service Signal says it tried to run some ads on Facebook, which the company then blocked. Google is enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts. Amazon drivers say they're being encouraged to drive recklessly. First, Reed Albergotti of the Washington Post stops in to talk about the trial between Epic Games and Apple. He discusses the impact of the case on Apple's App Stor...
This Week in Google 610: Honey I Shrunk the Carters
May 06, 2021 04:05 - 2 hours - 2.22 GB VideoGoogle offices upon return: Privacy robot bubble walls, individual air, box lunches, no shuttles How Basecamp blew up Google Is Saving Over $1 Billion a Year by Working From Home Pichai teases 'significant' announcements at Google I/O 2021 as product cycles return to normal Apple hires an ex-Google AI scientist who resigned after colleagues' firings Google Nest Hub shows up at Bluetooth SIG running 'Fuchsia 1.0' Google announces 'Pixel Buds A-Series' in inadvertent unveil Stadia prod...
All About Android 523: Love The Phone You're With
May 05, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 1.53 GB VideoPichai teases 'significant' announcements at Google I/O 2021 as product cycles return to normal Google's I/O schedule is up, featuring a familiar face Here are the seven Google I/O events you'll want to watch Google Nest Hub shows up at Bluetooth SIG running 'Fuchsia 1.0' Google announces 'Pixel Buds A-Series' in inadvertent unveil Google Assistant Will Now Finally Be Able to Say Your Name Correctly Google's next Pixel phone could hop on the ultrawide bandwagon with Samsung and Apple ...
Tech News Weekly 181: Deepfaking Your Geography
April 29, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 1.03 GB VideoDamon Beres talks about his op-ed in the New York Times about the cognitive dissonance of Apple's hardware event compared to the simultaneous occurrence of Earth Week. Todd Feathers from VICE discusses how content blockers in schools are often hit or miss with damaging consequences. Instagram is rolling out Clubhouse-like features as well as every other social network. Was Clubhouse an innovator or is it merely an also-ran? Deepfake technology is turning its gaze onto geographical data w...
All About Android 522: Guacamole Comes To Android
April 28, 2021 05:21 - 1 hour - 1.09 GB VideoGoogle rolling out Android 12 Developer Preview 3 for Pixel phones Here's everything new in Android 12 Developer Preview 3 Android 12 DP3 Analysis: Here are all the hidden features! Android 12 Developer Preview 3 literally cuts corners Google's Guacamole may be premature, but it sounds ripe to become an Android feature Roku's new original content will be anything but Amazon's new Fire Kids Pro tablets are designed to win over older kids The $99 RedMagic Watch is now available — but s...
Tech News Weekly 180: AirTag: A Boring Product?
April 22, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoApple announced a slew of new products at its April event. Physical therapists are testing VR programs for their practices. The privacy implications of Google's FLoC. Google and the FTC are at odds over "Teacher Approved" apps. First, Ian Sherr of CNET stops by to talk about Apple's April event. The company announced loads of new products, including item-tracking AirTag(s) and colorful iMacs with Apple Silicon. Then, Mikah talks about a recent New York Times article focusing on the reha...
All About Android 521: The Fold 'n Roll
April 21, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 1.03 GB VideoExclusive: Here's a first look at some more upcoming features in Android 12 Android 12 could be getting this Windows 95 feature Android 12 will automatically hibernate unused apps to free up space Android 12 may automatically translate apps to your native language Google will finally let file manager apps request "All Files Access" on Android 11 next month Samsung teases 'the most powerful' Galaxy device is coming at its April 28th Unpacked event Samsung to unveil a new travel keyboar...
Tech News Weekly 179: Can the FCC End Robocalls?
April 15, 2021 20:59 - 57 minutes - 835 MB VideoMark Zuckerberg isn't convinced that an Instagram for kids app is actually a bad idea after all. Spotify is offering a free gadget called Car Thing and it is ideal for iOS users without CarPlay. Dan Moren from Six Colors picks apart the invite for Apple's upcoming Spring event to see what the company might unveil. Twitter is launching the Responsible Machine Learning study and Karissa Bell from Engadget details how it might improve the service. Kieren McCarthy from The Register shares t...
Hands-On Tech: OnePlus Watch Review
April 15, 2021 01:12 - 20 minutes - 657 MB VideoOnePlus enters the smartwatch market with the OnePlus Watch. Stylish and affordable at $159, has OnePlus delivered a flagship killer of smartwatches? Jason Howell shares his review with the All About Android crew. Get the OnePlus Watch: https://www.oneplus.com/oneplus-watch Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork
All About Android 520: The Not-So-Smart Watch
April 14, 2021 05:45 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoDiscord's NSFW Block on iOS Might Hurt Artists the Most Google I/O 2021 will be virtual and free to attend from May 18-20 Google officially confirms the Pixel 5a 5G exists, will launch later this year T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T have reportedly killed their RCS joint venture Jason reviews the OnePlus Watch Google is killing "Google Play Movies & TV" on smart TVs Google Shopping for Android, iOS shutting down in favor of the web New 'Heads Up' feature nags distracted Android users to ...
Tech News Weekly 178: Facebook Hack: Old News? Not Really
April 08, 2021 20:59 - 59 minutes - 1.8 GB VideoFacebook says its data breach everyone's talking about is old news, but experts disagree. How "dark patterns" online can trick people into spending more money. The impact of AR beauty filters on young women and girls. First, Kari Paul stops by to talk about her article from The Guardian regarding a data breach at Facebook. While Facebook says the breach is old and, therefore, unimportant, experts say otherwise. Then, Sara Morrison of Vox's Recode tells us about dark patterns on websites...
This Week in Google 606: 2222 to Toulouse
April 08, 2021 00:59 - 2 hours - 2.11 GB VideoGoogle vs Oracle, Google IO 2021, Nest Hub 2 Review, OnePlus Watch Hands-On Supreme Court sides with Google in Oracle's API copyright case. Google I/O 2021 will be virtual and free to attend from May 18-20. Exclusive: Pixel 6 will be powered by new Google-made 'Whitechapel' chip. RIP LG: South Korean giant officially exits the smartphone market. Stacey's Nest Hub 2 review. Ikea is working with Sonos on a hidden speaker built into art you hang on the wall. Google AI Research Manager ...
All About Android 519: Goodbye LG, Hardly Knew Ye
April 07, 2021 04:56 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoWhitechapel and Pixel 6, Casio G-Squad Pro, Galaxy S21 one month later RIP LG: South Korean giant officially exits the smartphone market. The 6 worst LG smartphones of all time. What is your favorite LG mobile device? Exclusive: Pixel 6 will be powered by new Google-made 'Whitechapel' chip. How Google's secretive smartphone chip might stack up against Apple and Qualcomm. The Pixel 6 could take on the next iPhone with a custom Google processor. Casio launches first G-Shock Wea...
Security Now 813: A Spy in Our Pocket
April 06, 2021 23:59 - 2 hours - 1.78 GB VideoUbiquity coverup, Facebook data dump, malicious Call of Duty cheats. The Ubiquiti Coverup. Facebook's 533,313,128 Million User Whoopsie! Don't mess with our water! Android moves to limit inter-app visibility. Beware malicious "Call of Duty: Warzone" cheats. QNAP — Just Say No! Listener Feedback. A Spy in Our Pocket. We invite you to read our show notes at https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-813-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://t...
Tech News Weekly 177: A Whole Lotta Hololens
April 01, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 965 MB VideoTesla and Bitcoin, NFTs and artists, Nest Hub 2 review, Godzilla vs Kong. Sam Abuelsamid from Guidehouse Insights talks about Tesla's investments into Bitcoin and why it might not be such a great idea to buy a car with crypto. The US Army is going to be outfitted with 120,000 Hololens devices and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica discusses what they'll be used for. Also, Super Mario is dead (sort of), and so are digital games sales for the PS3. Abby Olheiser from MIT Technology Review in...
All About Android 518: Xiaomi's Liquid Lens Camera
March 31, 2021 05:06 - 1 hour - 1.84 GB VideoYour next Pixel phone might also be your car keys Announcing the Android Ready SE Alliance T-Mobile is betting big on Google's Android services: RCS, YouTube TV, Pixel, and more Google's Android 12 preview lands another update Xiaomi announces the Mi Mix Fold, its first folding phone Xiaomi's new flagship has a giant camera bump with its own OLED screen Xiaomi Announces Mi 11 Ultra: The Largest Smartphone Camera Motorola launches its first flagship Moto G phone: the Moto G100 Google...
Tech News Weekly 176: Slide Into My Slack DMs
March 25, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 774 MB VideoOnePlus 9 Pro review, Amazon drivers peeing in cups, LGs phone business. Mishaal Rahman from XDA Developers dives into his time spent with the new OnePlus 9 Pro and whether the Hasselblad camera partnership pays dividends in photo quality. Kate Cox from Ars Technica details the new Connect DM feature that rolled out to Slack users and how a big loophole made harassment far too easy. Amazon's delivery drivers are apparently peeing into cups because their jobs don't encourage them to take...
Hands-On Tech: OnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 8 Pro Camera Test
March 25, 2021 02:03 - 13 minutes - 116 MB VideoThe OnePlus 9 series of phones features a camera system co-developed with the world-renowned camera maker Hasselblad, with the OnePlus 9 Pro featuring a 48MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, and 8MP 3x zoom lens. Jason Howell compares the OnePlus 9 Pro to last year's OnePlus 8 Pro to see if the partnership with Hasselblad is more than hype. Get the OnePlus 9 Pro: https://www.oneplus.com/9-pro Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find mo...
All About Android 517: The Ups and Downs of Android
March 24, 2021 05:11 - 1 hour - 857 MB VideoAndroid 12 Developer Preview 2 is here with better notification security and picture-in-picture enhancements Here's everything new in Android 12 Developer Preview 2 Android 12 DP2 Hidden Features Changelog: New Search widget, Taskbar, and more! Android 12 DP2 hints at a future Pixel device with an under-display fingerprint scanner PSA: If your Android apps keep crashing, uninstall 'WebView' Samsung bets big on foldable smartphones amid chip crunch Samsung Warns of Severe Chip Crunch W...
All About Android 516: Google's Play Store Fee Cut
March 17, 2021 05:42 - 1 hour - 875 MB VideoGoogle cuts app store fees for developers on first million in annual sales Google announces 2nd-gen Nest Hub with Soli-powered 'Sleep Sensing' for $99 'AAWireless' dongle for wireless Android Auto starts shipping to customers Asus ROG Phone 5 has the longest battery life of any Android phone we've ever tested ZTE Blade X1 5G review by Flo Walmart gets ready to release an Android TV stick What audiobook apps are the best? Google Voice will soon no longer be able to forward text messag...
Tech News Weekly 174: Facebook's Paradoxical AI
March 11, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 735 MB VideoAmazon Vesta home robot, Verkada surveillance hack, Instagram Lite in India. How big of a priority is Amazon's home robot, the Vesta? Eugene Kim from Business Insider has the inside scoop. Surveillance camera company Verkada was hacked giving unprecedented access to sensitive video feeds around the world. Amazon publishes its own books but bypasses Libraries for digital distribution and that hurts those who can't afford to buy books. Meaghan Tobin from Rest of World talks about the pot...
All About Android 515: Nothing's First Something
March 10, 2021 06:17 - 1 hour - 1020 MB VideoSearching for truth in gadget reviews When PR companies get involved in the reviews process Are reviewers critical enough in their reviews? Arizona advances bill forcing Apple and Google to allow - Fortnite-style alternative payment options Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Sound certification promises a big wave of hi-fi wireless headphones Carl Pei's Nothing teases design of true wireless earbuds OnePlus just goes ahead and shows us the OnePlus 9 Pro Samsung may use Wear OS on a coming Gal...
Tech News Weekly 173: An NFT Is What Now?
March 04, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 751 MB VideoArizona Law and App Stores, Square Invests in Tidal, TALON, Piano AI. Ian Sherr from CNET breaks down the amendment to an Arizona bill that might influence the battle between Epic Games, Google, and Apple. Lance Ulanoff, writing for Medium, gives a deep dive explanation of Non Fungible Tokens and how they are being used in the creative space. Square announced its majority stake in the Tidal music streaming service, and Alex Wilhelm from TechCrunch has some thoughts on what it could mean...
Hands-On Tech: Galaxy Buds Pro vs. Jabra Elite 85t Review
March 04, 2021 01:27 - 12 minutes - 166 MB VideoJason Howell gives his thoughts on two great active noise-canceling (ANC) wireless earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and the Jabra Elite 85t. Get the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: https://amzn.to/3kJngkE Get the Jabra Elite 85t: https://amzn.to/3bczi32 Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork
All About Android 514: ZTE Dominates Mobile World Congress
March 03, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 833 MB VideoGoogle Maps is getting a new trick (plus 5 other Android features coming) Sleep tracking on Android is about to get a lot better with Google's new Sleep API Google's about to enhance AR performance by taking advantage of your phone's dual cameras Google TV 'basic' mode will strip smart features, apps on TVs from TCL, Sony, others The Galaxy S II still lives: Developer unofficially ports LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 'Hey Google' hotword on Wear OS has been broken for months; Googl...
Tech News Weekly 172: Net Neutrality Returns!
February 26, 2021 00:59 - 1 hour - 785 MB VideoFacebook and Australia, Android vs iOS updates, Twitter's Super Follow. Alex Kantrowitz from Big Technology Podcast talks about how Facebook and Australia have made amends in the News Feed dust-up. Karl Bode wrote for VICE about the changes that are imminent in the California courts to bring Net Neutrality back into the limelight. Jason and Mikah discuss some changes hitting Android and how updates differ between iOS and Android. Mikah details Twitter's breaking news of a paid subscrip...
All About Android 513: Unlocking Android 12 Secrets
February 24, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour - 986 MB VideoAndroid 12 "Snow Cone": Everything we know so far about Google's next big update, with Developer Preview 1 changes! This may be our first look at Android 12's new lock screen and notifications UI. Android 12 brings UI optimizations for easier one-handed use. Google prepares to add Pixel-exclusive lock screen clocks in Android 12. Android 12's audio-coupled haptic effect is even cooler than it sounds. Android 12 may use machine learning to fix the Back Gesture Problem. Android 12 final...
Tech News Weekly 171: Supermicro Returns!
February 18, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 867 MB VideoBloomberg doubles down on its Supermicro supply chain attack story, Epic Games files an antitrust complaint against Apple in the EU, and all this pandemic screen time is affecting us. First, computer security technologist Bruce Schneier joins Tech News Weekly to talk about Bloomberg's new report regarding supply chain attacks. Back in 2018, the outlet claimed major tech companies had servers compromised by surveillance devices — now it's doubling down. Then, Rene Ritchie provides an upd...
All About Android 512: Much Ado About Essentially Nothing
February 17, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoSam Abuelsamid breaks down the common misconceptions of Android Auto and Android Automotive Google Ventures invested in Nothing which then bought Essential for some reason A Facebook Watch running Android is in the works LastPass announced major changes to its free tier and people are angry about it Xiaomi's next big phone leaks and it has a ginormous camera bump Fuchsia OS might be able to run Linux and Android apps natively... someday A real world example of the impact of Android 11...
Tech News Weekly 170: PS5 Scalpers Are People Too
February 11, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 646 MB VideoFlorida water hackers, "I'm not a cat" filter, Slack for Android security. A water treatment plant in Florida was hacked and was nearly poisoned as a result. Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai from VICE has the details. Janhoi McGregor from Forbes talked to PlayStation 5 scalpers to understand their bot systems and found out that they feel misunderstood. A lawyer went viral when his courtroom Zoom video placed a kitten in his place. Thomas Smith from Debugger found out how he did it. Androi...
Hands-On Tech: Samsung Galaxy S21+ Review
February 11, 2021 02:10 - 13 minutes - 194 MB VideoThe Galaxy S21+ features an edge-to-edge 6.7" AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, a 64 MP camera system that can record 8K video, and 5G capabilities, but can the middle child of Samsung's latest flagship devices stand out on its own from the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra? Jason Howell gives his review. Get the Samsung Galaxy S21+ Plus 5G: https://amzn.to/2Z2WtGf Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https...
All About Android 511: Don't Go Chasing Waterfall Displays
February 10, 2021 06:41 - 1 hour - 767 MB VideoAndroid 12 is getting a significant UI update including a theming engine. Xiaomi's concept phone has a quad-curved waterfall display that makes Ron smile. Metalenz announced new camera tech that could change smartphone photography. Google Fit turns your phone into a heart-rate monitor with no extra hardware. People mistake Clubhouse for a different app and review-bomb it on the Play Store. Android TV is getting most of the visual updates that came to Google TV already. Chromecast with...
Tech News Weekly 169: So Who Is Andy Jassy?
February 04, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 734 MB VideoAmazon's Jeff Bezos announced he's stepping away from the CEO role, but who's the guy replacing him? (It's Andy Jassy.) There may be a remake of Goldeneye 007 on the horizon! Apple's new App Privacy labels may have an accuracy problem. First, Fast Company's Harry McCracken stops in to discuss the news out of Amazon — Jeff Bezos recently announced he's stepping away from the CEO role and Andy Jassy will be taking his place. McCracken tells us about Jassy and what a Jassy-lead Amazon may lo...
All About Android 510: Google Giving Up on Games?
February 03, 2021 05:26 - 1 hour - 933 MB VideoGoogle shutters Stadia Games and Entertainment development studio Ford is adopting Android Automotive starting in 2023 The Sony Xperia Pro is expensive but video producers might love it Xiaomi and Motorola are competing on wireless over-air battery charging Robinhood app got slammed with negative reviews after GameStop gate Gambling apps will soon arrive in the Google Play Store The chicken and egg scenario of human behavior and rugged phones "How can I back up my game progress when ...
Tech News Weekly 168: What's Up With Gamestop?
January 28, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 758 MB VideoNextdoor and local politics, Apple's record-breaking quarter, Galaxy S21+. Will Oremus from OneZero shares his story about how Nextdoor directly impacted a local school referendum and how the service is in many ways impacting local journalism. Apple had a record-breaking holiday quarter and Dan Moren from Six Colors shares what's working so well for Apple even during a global pandemic. What does Reddit have to do with Gamestop's big Wall Street push? Brandon Kochkodin from Bloomberg exp...
All About Android 509: Beeper Brings iMessage to Android
January 27, 2021 05:35 - 1 hour - 826 MB VideoInterview with Eric Migikovsky, creator of Beeper Google is open sourcing Tilt Brush. Android 12 features might include App Pairs and double tap gesture. Google is redesigning search results on mobile. LG is condering an exit of the smartphone business. OnePlus and Oppo move closer in a combined R&D situation. Honor's first post-Huawei device, the Honor V40, is announced. A TON of rugged phone emails! Read our show notes here: http://bit.ly/36e0DyM Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion...
Tech News Weekly 167: Crypto-Gardening
January 21, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 781 MB VideoApple VR, Galaxy S21 Ultra, crypto-mining & gardening. First, Rene Ritchie stops in to discuss the latest Apple rumor. The company is reportedly working on a virtual reality headset, but this may be but a first step in a larger, augmented-reality-focused project. Then, David Imel of Android Authority details his Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review. What's the best feature on Samsung's new flagship? What misses the mark? Imel has your answers! Lastly, Debugger's Thomas Smith warms us up wi...
Hands-On Tech: The C64 'Maxi' Review
January 20, 2021 23:59 - 11 minutes - 156 MB VideoRelive '80s PC gaming with perks of today's tech in Retro Games' full-sized remake of the Commodore 64. Jason Howell gives his review. Get The C64: https://amzn.to/3qAnQTN Get The C64 Mini: https://amzn.to/2LJXznk Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Find more products we recommend at https://www.amazon.com/shop/twitnetcastnetwork
All About Android 508: How Rugged Is Your Phone?
January 20, 2021 06:17 - 1 hour - 863 MB VideoGalaxy S21, Google Owns Fitbit, Android 12 Features, Pocketcasts for Sale Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Buds Pro and SmartTag. Google's acquisition of Fitbit is finalized. Pocket Casts is up for sale three years after its last sale. WhatsApp is bleeding users after a data policy change. Android 12 features are hitting AOSP more frequently. Android 11 has a game controller bug that still isn't fixed. Play Store now ha...
Tech News Weekly 166: Visa Won't Wear Plaid
January 14, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 673 MB VideoTrump's social media options, CES 2021 recap, Apple's racial justice initiative. Visa won't be buying plaid after all. Will Trump snap back at social media now or is it too late? CES 2021 is done. Was it as effective in its digital form? Apple's major racial equity and justice initiative is detailed. And Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S 21 series. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Alex Wilhelm, Emily Birnbaum, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to this show at https:/...
TWiT News 366: Samsung Unpacked 2021
January 14, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 940 MB VideoSamsung unveils its newest flagship smartphones launching January 29th with the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, along with the new Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds, S Pen stylus, and Galaxy SmartTag tracker. Jason Howell and Florence Ion give their live reaction. Hosts: Jason Howell and Florence Ion Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news.
All About Android 507: The Controllable Rollable
January 13, 2021 05:56 - 1 hour - 779 MB VideoConsumer Electronics Show 2021 and how it differs from years past Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative Motorola G series of devices including a Pixel 4a competitor The LG Rollable is shown off and coming this year LG TVs will support Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now out of the box TCL TVs will get the new Google TV interface TCL showcases its Scroll form factor device TCL NXTPAPER is an Android tablet and e-reader in one Fossil's Gen 5 LTE is pretty unremarkable Kyocera Duraf...
Tech News Weekly 165: Facebook Bans Trump
January 07, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 699 MB VideoTwitter, YouTube, and Facebook take action to limit President Donald Trump's access to his social media accounts and Rebecca Black stars in a dark comedy about a rogue digital assistant. Dave Gershgorn of Medium's OneZero publication stops by to talk about Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook's response to President Donald Trump's actions regarding the insurrection and invasion of the capitol building. Gershgorn also details his investigation of XRVision, the company purportedly responsible for...
All About Android 506: Android Adjacent
January 06, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoSamsung announces an event for the Galaxy S21 series. Google is bringing Soli radar to a Nest Hub device. OnePlus is getting ready to release a fitness wearable. Flo talks about her big gift this year: The Oculus Quest 2. Is there a line to be drawn between the Quest 2 and Daydream? Jason nerds out with his big gift: The C64 emulation system. Ron's new home is posing some complicated smart home questions. Ron's getting the Samsung Frame TV because it doesn't look like a TV. Flo's re...
All About Android 505: 2020 in the Rear View
December 30, 2020 05:42 - 1 hour - 1.23 GB VideoTop News of 2020 includes: COVID-19 and event cancellations. The failure of Contact Tracing. Honor spinning out of Huawei. The confusing OnePlus strategy. Google Play Music and YouTube Music. Samsung's commitment to three years of OS upgrades. The growing ubiquity of RCS. Best Hardware of 2020 includes: Google Pixel 4a OnePlus Nord Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G OnePlus 8 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Vivo X51 5G Xiaomi Redmi 9 Disappointing trends ...
Tech News Weekly 164: The Best Interviews of 2020
December 24, 2020 16:59 - 1 hour - 714 MB VideoMikah Sargent and Jason Howell recount a few of their favorite interviews from throughout the crazy year that was 2020. Zoe Shiffer from The Verge talks about how Zoom was being used for some joy as a host of virtual weddings during the lockdown. Sophie Lucido Johnson, a teacher, shares her thoughts on why she prefers to use YouTube to conduct her remote learning with her class. In the midst of unprecedented civil rights protests, Nathan Sheard from the Electronic Frontier Foundation sh...
All About Android 504: Best of 2020
December 22, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 961 MB VideoJoin Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards on a look back at the best AAA moments of 2020! Moments include: Why anyone should embrace the transition to YouTube Music. The return of OMG Chad. Flo's missed music cue. Jason's camping story. Pixel 4a hands-on. Leo shows off the Surface Duo. Lightning photography with the Pixel 4a. What dessert is Android 11, David Burke? Triggering Flo's Google Home. The case of the missing Galaxy Z Fold2. Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, an...