• E67: Apple Watch sales have Horrible timing and it comes down to hardware
    Dec 22 2023

    This episode is also available on Youtube https://youtu.be/xCzkLKuDiU8

    Links to deals are non-affiliate.

    0:00 - Intro / Stadia update

    0:45 - Peter Clark https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/18/apple-senior-designer-left-the-company/

    1:42 - Apple Stores in Hawaii https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/19/apple-permanently-closing-apple-royal-hawaiian-retail-store-next-month-after-15-years/

    2:26 - Magsafe on 2024 iPads? https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/ipad-pro-magsafe-charging/

    4:05 - iOS 17.2.1

    4:34 - Google Messages Wallpaper https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-rcs-wallpaper-3395361/

    5:24 - Google "Pixie" https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-pixie-pixel-9-report

    6:53 - Gmail; UNSUBSCRIBE https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/gmail-blue-unsubscribe-button-on-the-web

    8:14 - Ultra-wide Astrophotography https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-8-pro-ultrawide-astrophotography-mode-3395778/

    10:09 - Deals

    Pixel Fold - https://a.co/d/g6JgpU1

    11:15 - Youtube revises Ad layouts in videos https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-will-start-showing-fewer-ads-but-theres-a-catch/

    14:11 - Nothing Phone 2a? https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-phone-2a-specs-launch-date-features-3395319/

    17:23 - Minecraft Update on Xbox Series Consoles https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/minecraft-xbox-4k-resolution-patch-notes/ 19:52 - T-mobile free line promo (BYOD) https://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-has-a-special-something-for-select-customers-as-a-year-end-gift_id153610 21:16 - The Apple Watch Ban (U.S.) https://www.macrumors.com/2023/12/18/apple-watch-import-ban-software-fix/

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    25 mins
  • E65: Beeper Mini (Pt1) | iOS17.2 Expectations | Degrading Discord ??
    Dec 11 2023
    • This Episode is available on Youtube
    • Due to Character limitation, see all sourced links in this Google Doc.
    • All Deals are non-affiliated links.

    0:00 - Intro

    0:30 - OnePlus 12

    0:55 - Stray on the Mac

    1:20 - Hulu and Disney+

    3:08 - Instagram & FB Messenger

    5:49 - Qi2 Availability on more iPhones

    6:44 - iOS 17.2 Primary Features

    10:35 - Battery: Full (Pixel Watch)

    Version number: 2.1.0.576785526

    11:41 - Deals

    Pixel Watch 2 - https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/the-google-pixel-watch-2-just-got-its-first-major-discount-and-its-a-biggie

    Moto RAZR+ - https://a.co/d/jdZyjPd

    13:38 - WIndows 10 ESU

    15:18 - Layoffs Keep Coming

    17:44 - nEverNote

    20:01 - Oppo Find X7

    25:29 - Tax Credit. Tesla

    26:57 - Controversy on Discord

    32:44 - "Beep Beep!"

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    47 mins
  • E64: Apple Says, RC'Yes | Is Nothing Secure? | Dbrand's Case for Copyright Infringement
    Nov 30 2023

    0:00 - Belated, Happy Thanksgiving

    1:10 - WatchOS 10.2 Beta https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/watchos-10-2-watch-face-swipe-change/

    2:38 - Last Roar for Lion/Mountain Lion https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/15/apple-discontinues-the-last-macos-install-cds/

    4:46 - Qi2 on the Horizon https://9to5google.com/2023/11/15/qi2-certification-google-pixel-likelihood/

    7:13 - More Apple - X Controversy https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-pausing-advertising-on-x-following-latest-elon-musk-controversy.2411296/ 9:23 - Amazon Auto ? https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/16/23964233/amazon-car-online-sale-hyundai-dealer-alexa

    12:15 - Craziness Concerning Casetify https://www.phonearena.com/news/casetify-sued-by-dbrand-for-stealing-teardown-skin-designs_id152907

    17:26 - No Deals This Week

    17:45 - Youtube Limitations with AdBlockers https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube-loads-slower-on-firefox

    22:53 - Youtube Playables 28:18 - Nothing/SunBird Falters https://www.phonearena.com/news/nothing-chats-beta-pulled-from-play-store_id152720

    31:00 - And Apple Answers Back https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/apple-rcs-coming-to-iphone/

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    38 mins
  • E63: Things are Looking a Little Blue for Nothing and a Little Sweet from Xbox
    Nov 16 2023

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    Deals in this description are not affiliate links

    0:00 - Monday Night Football

    1:55 - Xbox "Sweet"stakes

    https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/11/13/xbox-wonka-chocolate-controller/

    4:33 - Zelda

    https://www.androidauthority.com/nintendo-legend-of-zelda-film-3383552/

    5:46 - Reminder: Google's Account Purge

    6:33 - Walmart's Sensory Friendly Shopping Returns

    https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending/walmart-brings-back-sensory-friendly-shopping-hours-all-stores/RZIZV5CGSBC4HFLHLAMQBSEJGQ/?outputType=amp

    7:59 - Rumor: Verizon to combine Max and Flix as a perk

    https://gizmodo.com/max-netflix-verizon-ad-tier-savings-streaming-bundle-1851012269

    9:31 - Deals

    - The OnePlus 11 is $150 over at Best Buy - no activation catch with that deal. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6531251.p?skuId=6531251

    - Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera is $500 off at Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-r5-mirrorless-camera-body-only-black/6420364.p?skuId=6420364

    10:21 - iOS 18

    https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/12/ios-18-features-design-changes-report/

    https://www.phonearena.com/news/ios-18-development-on-hold_id152371

    15:16 - Game Pass Notifications

    https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-feature-money/

    17:01 - OnePlus Watch 2

    https://www.androidauthority.com/onplus-watch-2-render-leak-3384581/

    20:27 - Nothing better than iMessage?

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=A9PP8AeSbbo&si=3nwCvXkgbjvNkLcB

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    27 mins
  • E61: Mario Kart; Wave 6 | Apple Music Voice Only | X's and Oh's
    Nov 9 2023

    0:00 - WatchOS 10.1.1

    1:08 - RetroSpeckt iPods

    https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-ipods-get-hot-again_id152285

    2:11 - Mario Kart Wave 6

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-kASUEEXn8

    4:51 - 50k for a Username

    https://www.pcmag.com/news/x-is-reportedly-selling-inactive-usernames-for-50000

    6:52 - Disney Ready to own all of Hulu

    https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/1/23875523/disney-comcast-hulu-stake-sale?fbclid=IwAR3fIXfD9xn4ZEPCwagkKcwHFCkD5c68AgurErHsCQxkBD6_vDGEpz_Ww9k

    6:48 - Deals

    9:25 - Apple Ditching one of their Plans

    https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/01/apple-music-discontinues-voice-plan-siri/

    12:40 - International Rates; Youtube Premium

    https://www.androidpolice.com/youtube-premium-price-hike-goes-global-days-after-ad-block-crackdown/

    14:59 - NASA Streaming Content

    https://www.androidauthority.com/nasa-plus-streaming-service-3381565/

    17:02 - Twitter is fully pay-walled

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    21 mins
  • E60: Can You Spare Some Change for X? and Is AI Taking Things Too Far?
    Oct 25 2023

    Episode Also on Youtube

    0:00 – Pre Intro 0:14 – Intro

    0:22 – Rare Collectibles

    https://www.the-sun.com/tech/9341118/vintage-gaming-devices-sold-worth-thousands-nintendo-64-gameboy/

    2:09 – Raptor Lake Refresh https://www.xda-developers.com/intel-14th-gen-core-i5-14600-i3-14100-leak/ 4:07 – Pixel 8A Renders https://www.phonearena.com/news/leaked-google-pixel-8a-high-quality-renders-reveal-design-changes-are-underway_id151394

    4:32 – Get in the Zone

    https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911238/sony-inzone-buds-gaming-earbuds-h5-price

    6:13 – OnePlus can’t make up its mind https://9to5google.com/2023/10/23/oneplus-12-wireless-charging-reports/

    9:55 – Deals

    Soundcore P20i - 50% off https://a.co/d/440d6MW

    JBL Tune 230NC - 50% off https://a.co/d/ht5F6PH

    16” MB Pro M1 Max 64G, 4TB ssd - $1,900 off https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1668324-REG/apple_mbp_16_sg_26_16_2_macbook_pro_with.html

    11:06 – Pixel Watch Delayed Setup error

    https://9to5google.com/2023/10/13/pixel-watch-2-setup-time-bug/

    13:16 – Missed Features on Pixel 8/Pro https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-8-features-axed-before-launch/

    https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-2-uwb-support-3373449/

    16:27 – Pixel Watch 2 nixing UWB https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-2-uwb-support-3373449/ 17:51 – “Netflix on us”, still alive https://cordcuttersnews.com/t-mobile-will-continue-to-offer-free-netflix-on-us-after-the-most-recent-netflix-price-hike/

    18:43 – AI, Artists, and copyrights

    https://9to5google.com/2023/10/19/youtube-music-ai-singing-tool/

    24:23 – 27 100ths of a penny a day

    https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/17/x-twitter-charging-new-users/

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    28 mins
  • E59: "Let's Not Get Physical"; Disc Vs. Digital
    Oct 18 2023

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    and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/

    This Episode is available on Youtube

    - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc

    0:00 - Intro 0:11 – Searching for Antitrust Practices

    4:33 – The Blizzard has hit

    7:47 – Windows 10; Security Patch

    9:34 – I see London, I see France

    10:53 – Motorazr

    13:03 – Nothing Clothes’es in

    19:01 – Are You Open to another Foldable?

    0:54 – Deals

    23:41 – Riley Has Trust issues

    29:52 – RAMping up the OnePlus 12

    33:57 – Riley Has Hope?

    38:13 – X75 on the iPhone 16 Pros

    39:10 – SWITCHing 2 a Digital Option

    40:32 – The Digital Age

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    48 mins
  • E58: 'Prime'arily Pathetic | Fan Editions Arrive | iPads/Macs Soon to Come | Flipping out About Google’s “Comet” | & More!
    Oct 11 2023

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    Twitter

    https://twitter.com/StearnsTechTalk

    and Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/people/Stearns-Tech-Talk/100087396055253/

    - - - All Deals are non-affiliate links All sourced links are available in this Google Doc

    0:00 – Intro

    0:13 – Add-ons With Prime

    2:13 – No Video this week

    2:27 – Update on Netflix

    4:24 – Plans from X

    7:43 – Tim Cook Sells some shares

    9:40 – Prime Day and Walmart Sales

    https://www.amazon.com/primebigdealdays

    https://www.walmart.com

    10:50 – Microsoft and Bing

    12:34 – Galaxy SmartTag 2

    13:41 – Galaxy Buds FE and S23 FE

    https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s23-fe/

    https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile-audio/galaxy-buds-fe/

    14:08 – How Did iOS 17.0.3 Work its Magic?

    16:25 – Deals

    15% off UGREEN Nexode 100W 4 in 1 charger https://a.co/d/1WfOOuR

    LG - 65" Class C3 OLED 4K Smart TV - $800 OFF! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6535929.p?skuId=6535929

    17:09 – New Faces on here (Pixel Watch)

    20:26 – WiFi issues on (iOS 17)

    24:17 – Flipping out About Google’s “Comet”

    26:32 – Apple Pen’C’il

    29:46 – iPads and Macs

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    40 mins