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Tech News Weekly 163: SolarWinds: What Is a Supply Chain Attack?
December 17, 2020 23:59 - 59 minutes - 696 MB VideoSolarWinds hack, Apple Fitness+, cash in Japan. Bruce Schneier breaks down how the SolarWinds hack was executed and talks about what it takes to pull off a supply chain attack. Apple released its new Fitness+ service and Michael Potuck from 9to5Mac discusses whether it might someday be opened up for non-Apple Watch users. In Japan, fintech companies use rewards systems to get people to pay with digital means instead of cash. Andrew Deck from Rest of World talks about Poikatsu culture. ...
Hands-On Android 43: My Favorite Apps
December 17, 2020 17:59 - 17 minutes - 237 MB VideoEveryone has their list of favorite apps. Jason Howell took a look at his app drawer and pulled out some of the apps that he makes sure are installed on every device he tests. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
All About Android 503: Stadia's Shining Moment
December 16, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 976 MB VideoCyberpunk 2077 is Stadia's moment to shine. Google kills the Google Home Max. Florence reviews the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD. Jason reviews the Urbanista London earphones. Samsung sort of confirms the Galaxy S21 launch date. Oppo has a concept phone that folds seven ways. AAWireless brings wireless connectivity to any Android Auto. Googlefier makes it easy to bring Google to Huawei devices. Does a USB-C hub work with the Pixel 4a? What was the tipping point for moving from YouTube Mu...
Hands-On Tech: Oculus Quest 2 Review
December 14, 2020 21:59 - 10 minutes - 187 MB VideoFacebook improves significantly on their all-in-one virtual reality headset with the Oculus Quest 2, though this time, there's a big catch. Jason Howell gives his thoughts. Get the Oculus Quest 2: https://amzn.to/3nl0VdU 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 Sponsor: casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1
Tech News Weekly 162: Facebook Faces Charges
December 10, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 721 MB VideoFacebook faces a number of antitrust charges from the FTC and state attorneys general, so what's next for the company? Many companies — including SpaceX — are vying for the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, but will it help the digital divide? Uber sells off its automated driving unit to Aurora, but it's more of an investment. First, Protocol's Emily Birnbaum stops in to explain the antitrust charges being brought against Facebook. These lawsuits have a long road ahead of them. Then...
Hands-On Android 42: Gboard Tips and Tricks
December 10, 2020 17:59 - 10 minutes - 90.2 MB VideoTyping on smartphones has never been a fun experience. Jason Howell knows that pain well. That's why he's collected some of his favorite type saving tips that make Google's Gboard app even easier to use. Quick capitalization. Remove a stored auto-correct word. Glide Typing. Delete with a gesture. Space bar cursor control. Text editing shortcut. Better EMOJI suggestions. Personal Dictionary shortcuts. Themes cause why not? Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at...
All About Android 502: Google Killed What Now?
December 09, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 1.01 GB VideoInterview with Cody Ogden, creator of killedbygoogle.com. LG is going to outsource its low and mid-range devices. Florence Ion reviews the Aukey EP-N5 True Wireless Earbuds Pixel phones get a new feature drop with adaptive features. Fuschia OS is still around and Google wants your help with it. Google Pay redesign is rolling out to more people. Google Maps is democratizing Street View for everyone. What are some good Hangouts Dialer alternatives? Why does my phone say 5G when I'm ge...
Tech News Weekly 161: Slack, May the Salesforce Be with You
December 04, 2020 00:59 - 1 hour - 751 MB VideoThe gift of surveillance, TikTok's testing 3-minute videos Alex Wilhelm from Techcrunch discussed Salesforce's acquisition of Slack and what kind of competition they face from Microsoft Teams. Thomas Smith from Debugger warns gift-givers of buying their loved ones tech gifts that also act as potential surveillance devices. Abrar Al-Heeti from CNET shares an experimental feature in TikTok that is bringing three minute videos to the platform for the first time. Warner Brothers announced ...
Hands-On Android 41: Create Your Own Photo Cloud Storage
December 03, 2020 17:59 - 12 minutes - 108 MB VideoWith the recent announcement that Google Photos is changing in 2021 to limit free uploads indefinitely, many smartphone users are now examining alternative options for their memories. Jason Howell walks through the process of downloading all of those photos and videos from Google and moving them to a Plex server that you control. Using Google Takeout to download photos and videos. Moving and unzipping the media to an external drive. Preparing Plex to look at the media library. Setting ...
All About Android 501: Android Ostracization
December 02, 2020 06:10 - 1 hour - 955 MB VideoQualcomm announces the new premium Snapdragon 888 SoC. Jason reviews the Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Android Runtime will become a Mainline module in Android 12. RCS finally begins to get end-to-end encryption. Google's Best of Play awards for 2020 are decided. Netflix is absent from the Google TV app that unifies streaming services. Ron gives an update on his Google Play Music transition. Ron and Jason really want a rollable phone like the Oppo X 2021. How to deactivate RCS Chat on M...
This Week in Google 587: Counsel of Open Source Poobahs
November 26, 2020 02:26 - 2 hours - 1.3 GB VideoRCS Gets E2EE, Pulling Back on AMP, AWS Outage The effects of a massive AWS outage. TikTok and the creation of Ratatoullie the Musical. RCS is finally getting end-to-end encryption. AMP preferential treatment is about to go away. Google is opening up Chromium Project to the community. Google Stadia is one year old but is it any good? Tree Canopy Lab aims to map trees into cities. Project Guideline enables the blind to run in marathons. French publishers will be paid by Goo...
All About Android 500: This is Your Life
November 25, 2020 06:42 - 1 hour - 1.11 GB VideoEileen Rivera, Josh Windisch, Victor Bognot, and a twist ending. How one emailer is getting around the Google Photos changes. Not all USB-C cords are made the same. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3m8WhPy Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guests: Eileen Rivera, Josh Windisch, and Victor Bognot Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android. Sponsor: itpro.tv/allaboutandroid promo code AAA30
Security Now 794: Cicada
November 25, 2020 01:29 - 1 hour - 1.06 GB VideoOngoing WordPress attack, RCS gets End-to-end encryption. Chrome moves to release 87. Explicit Publication of Privacy Practices. Firefox 83 gets HTTPS-only Mode. Mozilla seeks consultation on implementing DNS-over-HTTPS. The comical announcement strategy of the Egregor Ransomware. Large-scale attacks targeting Epsilon Framework Themes in WordPress. Cybercrime gang installs hidden e-commerce stores on WordPress sites. 245,000 Windows systems still vulnerable to BlueKeep RDP bug. Go...
Tech News Weekly 160: Fleets Are the Mullet of Twitter
November 20, 2020 00:59 - 1 hour - 707 MB VideoApple's macOS saw some slowdowns earlier this week — what's that all about? Apple also announced plans to reduce its App Store commission from 30% to 15% for small businesses. Loon, the Alphabet company that aims to bring internet to rural areas via balloon, is facing financial struggles. Twitter introduced short, disappearing posts called Fleets that are reminiscent of Instagram and Snapchat stories. First, Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Jason and Mikah to talk about macOS and Gatekeeper....
Hands-On Android 40: Accessibility Features For Everyone
November 19, 2020 17:59 - 10 minutes - 170 MB VideoAndroid has come a long way in its pursuit of bringing meaningful accessibility features to those who truly need them. Jason Howell shows off how some of those features are actually useful for everyone and not just a subset of users. Live Captions. Select to Speak. Magnification. Interaction Controls. Flashlight for events. Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android
All About Android 499: Google Photos Wants Payback
November 18, 2020 05:31 - 1 hour - 1.05 GB VideoGoogle changes the free storage rules for Google Photos Jason reviews the OnePlus Buds Z wireless earbuds The OPPO X 2021 is a concept rollable phone that looks cool! Google Chromecast and Nest Audio devices may soon link up OSOM is sans-Rubin and all about privacy and security Google Pay is about to share a big revamp of the service 2021 will not see a new Samsung Note device Google Play User's Choice Awards is up for voting Google's Expeditions app is now shutting down How do Con...
Tech News Weekly 159: M1 Chips, Series Xs, PS5s: Oh My!
November 13, 2020 00:59 - 1 hour - 833 MB VideoApple's next-gen Macs, reviews of all next-gen game systems! Rene Ritchie details how Apple's M1 Chip makes the new crop of MacBook Pros, Macbook Airs, and Mac Minis so different and special. Elise Favis from the Washington Post's Launcher shares her in-depth review of the Sony PlayStation 5. Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica reviews the Xbox Series S and X in detail, then compares all next-gen consoles against each other. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rene Ritchie, El...
Hands-On Android 39: Own Your Cloud Music Locker
November 12, 2020 17:59 - 14 minutes - 159 MB VideoTakeout your Google Play Music library and move It to Plexamp. With the death of Google Play Music, many people are looking for the best alternative for their cloud music storage. Jason Howell isn't satisfied with the YouTube Music approach so he will walk through the steps required to use Google Takeout to pull down his uploaded music and import it into Plex for use with Plexamp. What is Plexamp? Exporting the Google Play Music library from Google Takeout. Organizing the media dump i...
All About Android 498: 13 Years Of Android
November 11, 2020 05:26 - 1 hour - 932 MB VideoAndroid turns 13 and much reminiscing is had Jason summarizes his Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 review Jason goes hands-on with the OnePlus Nord N10 5G An emailer shares a story that sounds pretty fishy How to get a free Stadia Premiere Edition bundle Motorola announces the Moto G9 Power LG's next Explorer Project device could be rollable An emailer recommends VLC for media playback Another emailer recommends MP3 Tag for music management Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/3eQII4C ...
Hands-On Tech: Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G Review
November 09, 2020 21:59 - 11 minutes - 210 MB VideoGoogle launches its flagship smartphone for 2020, the Pixel 5, along with a more affordable Pixel 4a 5G, adding an ultrawide camera, 5G support, and more. Jason Howell compares the two smartphones and gives his review. Get the Pixel 5: https://bhpho.to/35coIWS Get the Pixel 4a 5G: https://bhpho.to/3n9HDry Find the right smartphone for you: https://my.lustre.ai/sWUys *Mint Mobile is a TWiT Network sponsor Host: Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/sho...
Tech News Weekly 158: How the Election Shapes Uber & Lyft
November 05, 2020 22:59 - 56 minutes - 613 MB VideoThe stock market is reacting to the election and we take a closer look at tech stocks. California's Proposition 22 has passed; what does that mean for app-based drivers and the rest of the country? Amazon may be planning to tackle rural deliveries by way of its "Wagon Wheel" project. First, Alex Wilhelm of TechCrunch joins Jason and Mikah to talk about how the election has affected tech stocks. Tech stocks are up at the moment — will they stay that way? Then, Jason and Mikah ask Alex to...
Hands-On Android 38: Create a Home Automation Control Center
November 05, 2020 17:59 - 10 minutes - 169 MB VideoTake that old device and give it a job using Action Blocks. If you have a smart home and an old Android phone or tablet gathering dust, put it to use as a home automation control center! Jason Howell walks through how to use Action Blocks to do just that. Preparing the tablet or phone for Action Blocks. Crafting the right Assistant commands. Using custom images for one-touch widgets. Testing the layout and setup. Action Blocks - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goog...
All About Android 497: Motorola's Razr Burn
November 04, 2020 05:57 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoXDA's Mishaal Rahman talks about the Pro1-X phone. Motorola Razr 5G devices are shipping new but opened and folded. Florence rounds up some replacements for Google Play Music. Samsung's Exynos chip might end up in Xiaomi and Oppo phones. A look at the Sony Ericsson VAIO smartphone that never was. App comparisons might come to the Play Store. Why is the Exposure Notification system so fragmented? Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/38aV2Lp Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and ...
Tech News Weekly 157: Section 230 in the Zoom-light
October 29, 2020 23:29 - 1 hour - 856 MB VideoBiden and big tech, the insect impact effect on autonomous vehicles. Emily Birnbaum from Protocol highlights the questions that were and were not answered during the Section 230 Senate hearing in Washington DC. Alex Kantrowitz from the Big Technology podcast illustrates how the Biden campaign feels about Section 230 and what that would mean if he were elected President. Sam Abuelsamid from Wheel Bearings podcast addresses the challenges posed by insects on fully autonomous vehicles. By...
Hands-On Android 37: Active Edge Your Pixel 5
October 29, 2020 16:59 - 12 minutes - 210 MB VideoA popular feature of Pixel phones has been Active Edge, a shortcut for Google Assistant that is triggered when the frame of the phone is squeezed firmly. The new Pixel 5 doesn't support that feature anymore, but Jason Howell shows how using an app called SideSqueeze+ can bring back that functionality thanks to the onboard Barometer. What is Active Edge? Installing SideSqueeze+. Allowing special actions using ADB. Calibrating the app to work properly. Screen Press and Plus section for ...
All About Android 496: OnePlus Nord N10 is Not Art
October 28, 2020 05:05 - 1 hour - 1.07 GB VideoFlorence gives a full review of the LG Wing XDA and (fx)tec announced the Pro1-x with Linux Galaxy S30 might not have power brick and headphones OnePlus announced the Nord N10 for the US Google's redesigned icons are very similar Google Play Music is dying for more people Hacking two Google Homes to talk to each other What to replace an Essential phone with A look at GPS Map Stamp Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/34zzDcX Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards ...
Tech News Weekly 156: AOC is Among Us on Twitch
October 22, 2020 21:59 - 57 minutes - 682 MB VideoThe failure of Quibi, Phantom Secure, AR Mario Kart in your living room. Joseph Cox from Motherboard details a lengthy voyage of Phantom Secure, a secure smartphone service that catered to and participated in the criminal underground. Mario Kart is coming to your living room! Rebecca Spear from iMore tested the new Mario Kart Live kit and shows why it makes such a good toy for humans and cats. Quibi failed fast and hard, and Josh Constine from SignalFire has thought extensively about wh...
Hands-On Android 36: Samsung Good Lock (Part Two)
October 22, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 256 MB VideoGalaxy customization continues on an even deeper level. Samsung Good Lock is customization to deep that there's too much to fit into a single episode. Jason Howell dives into the Family portion of the app to discuss a number of other wholistic ways that Samsung devices can be customized. Keys Cafe for keyboard colors and animation. Pentastic for S Pen users. Wonderland with animated wallpaper actions. Themepark is whole device theming. Nice Catch monitors app actions behind the scen...
All About Android 495: Tasker Unpacked with João Dias
October 21, 2020 05:43 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoTasker developer João Dias breaks some news about a future feature. Florence Ion unboxes the LG Wing. Jason Howell unboxes the Pixel 4a 5G. Comparing the 2020 Pixels side by side. Jason Howell reviews the OnePlus 8T. Google Assistant Driving Mode is finally rolling out. Assistant's new Hum to Search feature. Samsung Galaxy S21 series could launch in January. User review of aodNotify for Android. How a deleted Google account affects the Nest Camera and Thermostat Read our show not...
Hands-On Tech: Galaxy Z Fold2 Review
October 19, 2020 20:59 - 16 minutes - 301 MB VideoWhat do you get when Samsung throws everything and the kitchen sink into a foldable design? You get the $2,000 Galaxy Fold 2 5G. Jason Howell gives his review. Get the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 5G: https://amzn.to/35gHc7g 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 Sponsor: casper.com/twit1 - promo code: TWIT1
Hands-On Android 35: Samsung Good Lock (Part One)
October 15, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 266 MB VideoDeep modular customization of Samsung's Galaxy phones. Samsung is known for offering expansive customization options to its Galaxy smartphones, but Good Lock takes it to a different level. Jason Howell walks through the first half of this impressive suite of tools that take device tweaking to a new extreme. What is Samsung Good Lock? Quickstar for quick settings. Clockface for controlling lock screen clocks. Multistar for multi-window functionality. Navstar for redesigning the navig...
Tech News Weekly 154: Nest Audio Review
October 08, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 705 MB VideoApple's iPhone 12 event, big tech antitrust report, Waymo safety drivers. The House Subcommittee on Antitrust released a 450 page report on anti-competitive behavior of the biggest tech companies. Mathew Ingram from Columbia Journalism Review walks through the report and why it saw a partisan split. Google finally upgraded the original Google Home and it's a solid upgrade according to Daniel Bader from Android Central who shares his review of the Nest Audio smart speaker. Apple's big iP...
Hands-On Android 34: Install the New Google TV on Nvidia Shield TV
October 08, 2020 16:59 - 14 minutes - 156 MB VideoAlmost any Android TV device can be upgraded too! Google released the new Chromecast with Google TV at its Fall hardware event last week and its the first device to be running the newly revamped Google TV interface that replaces Android TV. However, Googe hasn't pushed Google TV out to any other devices and its uncertain when that might happen. Jason Howell shows how to install the new interface on his Nvidia Shield TV from 2017 and the process should work on most Android TV boxes right n...
All About Android 493: Google Hardware in Our Hands
October 07, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 902 MB VideoChromecast With Google TV, Nest Audio, Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Walking through every device from Google's Fall event. Pixel 5 is less than premium, but good enough. Pixel 4a XL is the goldilocks device of the lineup. Chromecast with Google TV is appealing but lacks Stadia support. Nest Audio is the first major Google Home update in four years. Bringing Google TV to Android TV devices is possible. Android 11 kills Daydream once and for all. ASUS unveils the ROG Phone 3 for gamer...
Tech News Weekly 153: Finding Joy on TikTok
October 01, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 659 MB VideoFacebook begins to merge Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Google announces the Pixel 5 with millimeter-wave 5G. TikTok gains notice as the authentic social media network. First, Harry McCracken of Fast Company joins us to explain Facebook's latest move — the company is slowly merging its messaging apps. Could Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp become a single, merged service? Then, Android Police's David Ruddock stops in to give us his thoughts on Google's fall hardware event. How do...
Hands-On Android 33: Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Tips and Tricks
October 01, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 272 MB VideoFive cool things to check out on the foldable phone. Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, has a lot of impressive features that are only possible because of its unique design. Jason Howell shows off a few of the phone's key features, as well as some that are off by default. Multitasking with up to four different apps. Continue apps on cover screen. Using Flex Mode with supported apps. Camera preview on the cover. Auto framing while shooting video. Fingerprint sensor...
TWiT News 363: Google September 2020 Event
September 30, 2020 21:24 - 48 minutes - 562 MB VideoGoogle's Night In event introduces their new line of products: Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 Google TV Nest Audio speaker YouTube Music Nest Music Sessions Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jason Howell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-news. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
All About Android 492: Galaxy S20 FE First Look
September 30, 2020 05:24 - 1 hour - 1.04 GB VideoHayato Huseman shares his first impressions of the Galaxy S20 FE. Jason goes hands-on with the Galaxy Z Flip2. Hayato Huseman reviews the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Google is making big changes for developers in the Play Store. What we expect from tomorrow's Google hardware event. Royole Flexpai 2 is unveiled for a pricey $1500. XDA Developer demonstrates the gains made by Project Treble. Why the OnePlus fingerprint sensor is so darn bright. YouTube Music won't allow children to use it for...
Hands-On Tech: Google Pixel 4a vs. OnePlus Nord
September 28, 2020 20:59 - 11 minutes - 202 MB VideoJason Howell pits two midrange beasts head-to-head with the Pixel 4a vs. the OnePlus Nord. Get the Pixel 4a: https://amzn.to/3mYIkV3 Get the OnePlus Nord: https://amzn.to/2SkwLtz Find the right smartphone for you: https://my.lustre.ai/YXY4d 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 Sponsor: hover.com/twit
Tech News Weekly 152: What The Social Dilemma Misses
September 24, 2020 23:19 - 1 hour - 840 MB VideoTikTok gives US taste of its medicine, California's 2035 gas car ban. Jameson Dow from Electrek wonders why California's new ban on gas-powered vehicles is set for 2035 and not sooner. After years of tech dominance, the US is getting a taste of its own medicine with TikTok according to John Herrman from the New York Times. Remember Quibi? Adam Epstein from Quartz lists a number of reasons why even two Emmy awards isn't likely to save the streaming service. Will Oremus from OneZero feel...
Hands-On Android 32: Protect Yourself in an Emergency
September 24, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 196 MB VideoThere are plenty of ways that Android protects your data and online security, but how can Android help you out in the real world? Jason Howell takes a look at a number of features within Android that reach outside of the device to protect users from disasters, threats, and illness. Emergency info on the lock screen. Adding contact information to the lock screen. Emergency Broadcast Notifications. Sharing location with emergency services. Earthquake alerts. Personal Safety app for Pix...
All About Android 491: Android Predicted an Earthquake!
September 23, 2020 04:34 - 1 hour - 834 MB VideoAndroids Earthquake Alert system is put to the test. Android 11 comes to Android TV... Slowly. How printing on Android 11 works now. Google Pixel 5 is now fully leaked ahead of the event. OnePlus 8T is beginning to leak too ahead of its event. (see a theme?) Sony's Xperia 5 II is announced and it's coming to the US. Xbox One game streaming is free on Android! Jason shows off the beta of Tap, Tap for tap gestures on the back of the phone. Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2Ev...
Tech News Weekly 151: Facebook's VR Quest
September 17, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 722 MB VideoOracle's bid for TikTok and Trump's response to the news. How iOS developers are responding to the launch of iOS 14. What you need to know about the Oculus Quest 2 and PlayStation 5. First, Alex Kantrowitz joins Jason and Mikah to provide the latest updates on TikTok. Oracle (and possibly others) want to have a stake in the company, but the Trump administration plans to weigh in. Then, PCalc developer James Thomson stops by to give us the play-by-play of Apple's decision to launch iOS 1...
Hands-On Android 31: Android 11 Power Menu Customization
September 17, 2020 16:59 - 15 minutes - 253 MB VideoOf all the new features rolling out with Android 11, one of the most interesting changes comes in the form of a revised and feature rich power menu. Jason Howell shows what the power button is capable of out of the box as well as how to add your own automations to the Device Control section with the use of Tasker. Power Menu walkthrough. Personal safety settings. Google Pay integration. Device control. Tasker beta download. Hue Essentials Tasker integration. Programming Tasker for th...
All About Android 490: Surface Duo Flip-Flops
September 16, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 1.21 GB VideoLeo Laporte has thoughts after living with the Surface Duo Google announces its next big hardware event Feds bust OnePlus for copying Apple Airpods LG announces the LG Wing swiveling smartphone Motoroa tries again with the Razr 5G Android Go 11 supports more low end devices YouTube Music is now the default music player on smart speakers Read our show notes here: https://bit.ly/2E8jG2U Hosts: Jason Howell, Florence Ion, and Ron Richards Guest: Leo Laporte Subscribe to All About And...
Tech News Weekly 150: Xbox Series S and Series X
September 10, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 648 MB VideoConsole prices, Apple vs. Epic Games continues, the 5G lie. Microsoft released the pricing information for its upcoming Xbox Series S and Series X consoles. Randy Ramsay from Gamespot shares insight into the thinking behind the pricing. Rene Ritchie details the latest developments in the battle brewing between Apple and Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. 5G speeds aren't what they are advertised to be yet, and Geoffrey Fowler from the Washington Post took to the streets to prove it. T...
Hands-On Android 30: Android 11 Review
September 10, 2020 16:59 - 22 minutes - 361 MB VideoThe official release of Android 11 is here, and with it, Google is giving users plenty of control over their device, their smart home, their privacy, and their communication with contacts. Jason Howell summarizes the key features of this new release, and shares his view on these new features after living with them throughout the beta period for months. Conversations. Bubbles. Screen Recorder. Voice Access. Device controls. Media controls. One-Time Permissions. Background location ac...
All About Android 489: That's SO Android 11!
September 09, 2020 05:02 - 1 hour - 1.08 GB VideoAndroid 11 is officially released and arriving on a number of devices Essential staffers have started their own company An Indiegogo campaign brings wireless android auto to all A shady Nintendo Switch emulator for Android called Egg NS Ron unveils Scorbit, an app for connecting pinball machines Samsung's patent for a transparent smartphone is the future TCL announces two midrange Android tablets The OnePlus 8T is right around the corner YouTube Music is not for kids Read our show ...
Tech News Weekly 149: FAA Approves Amazon Drones
September 03, 2020 20:59 - 58 minutes - 675 MB VideoSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 hands-on, Apple offer codes, technology escape pods. Paris Martineau from the Information talks about Amazon delivery drones receiving FAA approval, what this means for drone delivery at large, and when we might hear that noise in the sky. Samsung unveiled all the details of the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 this week, and Hayato Huseman from Android Central goes hands-on with the device to talk about the many ways Samsung corrected the mistakes of the previous iteration. A...
Hands-On Android 29: Note 20 Ultra vs Pixel 4a Photo Walk
September 03, 2020 16:59 - 18 minutes - 259 MB VideoThe Google Pixel 4a is a solid mid-range device with a proven camera that takes high quality shots easily. The Samsung Note 20 Ultra is about as premium as devices get with a stoked array of lenses and the ability to shoot like a DSLR. Jason Howell escapes the confines of his home to hit the town with both devices to see how each camera system compares to the other. Main cameras: Landscapes, Color, Complexity, High Contrast. Zoom/Telephoto: Default zoom, zoom for closeups, Maximum zoom le...