Best Hardware Unboxed Podcasts (2025)

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AMD Driver Screw Up: Hurt Confidence and Poor Decision Making 1:32:41

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Episode 88: AMD does AMD things. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Microsoft Improves a Few Things 04:15 - AMD's Disastrous Driver Fumble 23:31 - What About Feature Support? 46:03 - Reputational Damage vs Nvidia Drivers 1:01:39 - How Big of a Mistake? Who to Blame? 01:19:52 - Impact on Review Recommendations 01:52:59 - Quick Boring Life Stuff SUBSCRIB…

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Amazon Unboxed 2025 - Fresh Off The Press Announcements from Nashville 11:17

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I’m coming to you fresh from Amazon’s Unboxed event in Nashville, where Amazon dropped a wave of updates that show just how far their advertising ambitions are reaching. Beyond retail, beyond search, and even beyond reality itself! In this episode, I unpack the biggest product launches and innovations revealed at the event including AI-powered camp…

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"Late By Design" - Molly Hjelm from Ace Hardware's RedVest Media Shares her Retail Media Gameplan 8:00

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I first met Molly Hjelm, Head of Retail Media at Ace Hardware, during a panel at the RMN Ascendant Event in Silicon Valley, and right away I was struck by her candor and data-driven mindset. In this episode, I share the highlights from our conversation that didn’t make it into my full profile piece for The Drum. We dive into how Ace Hardware has in…

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What CPG Brands Actually Control with Agentic Commerce Optimization (ACO) 10:21

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A lot of brands are focused on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) right now — making sure their products surface when consumers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Claude for recommendations. That’s a great first step. But as I explain in this episode, the next frontier isn’t just about being found — it’s about being bought. We’re entering an era where A…

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AI Search to Disrupt Discovery for Retailers — Here's 3 Companies Thinking Outside The Box 8:58

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In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest questions facing retail media leaders today: how can retailers and brands adapt as AI-driven shopping agents and zero-click discovery start reshaping how consumers buy? With sponsored search revenue under pressure and growth slowing across the industry, it’s time to look at creative alternatives to th…

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Apply For The Damn Award & Conquer Your FOPO (Fear Of Other People's Opinions) 6:37

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How many times have you not hit publish, not applied, or not shared your achievements because of fear of what others might think? In this episode, I’m diving into the concept of Tall Poppy Syndrome - a cultural tendency to cut down those who stand out - and how it feeds into FOPO, the fear of other people’s opinions. After being named one of the Na…

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What is a 'CommerceGPT'? ['Snips' from Cocktails & Commerce] 11:37

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In this 'Snips' episode, I’m adding commentary to clips of one of my favorite ecommerce podcasts: Cocktails & Commerce with Brian Walker and Bill Friend. These two industry veterans bring on some of the sharpest minds in digital commerce, and in this snippet, they’re joined by John Andrews, co-founder and CEO of Cimulate, a generative AI company fo…

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Intel CPUs Should Be $150 1:10:31

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Episode 87: We revisit some discussion from last week as we've found more dodgy stuff Microsoft has done, before chatting about the current situation Intel is in with CPUs. They aren't anywhere near as competitive up against AMD now, as AMD were with Ryzen when Intel was dominant. (Note: This podcast was recorded before the recent AMD RDNA 2 driver…

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Breakdown of How Sam's Club Cracked the Code on In-Store Retail Media 10:08

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Despite the buzz surrounding in-store retail media, most retailers are still struggling to move beyond the pilot phase. But Sam’s Club? They’ve done it, and done it well. After touring one of their clubs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Harvey Ma, Head of Sam’s Club’s Member Access Platform, I witnessed firsthand how they’ve turned what’s typically…

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How Retailers Can Evolve To Compete With Agentic Shopping ['Snips' from Commerce Media Matters & Mind the Model] 10:06

13d ago10:06

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I’m a total podcast junkie, and today I’m bringing you another episode in my 'Snips' series, where I share bite-sized highlights from fascinating conversations and add my personal commentary. This one’s a crossover between Commerce Media Matters and Mind the Model, a newer podcast that’s quickly made its way into my regular rotation (find both show…

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iPhone Air: Unboxing and First Impressions

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In this episode, David Nason unboxes an iPhone Air and gives his first impressions of the device. Apple’s thinnest phone to date, the iPhone Air was released alongside the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in September 2025.Our thanks to Apple for providing this device for review. This and future reviews of the device are entirely independent with n…

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The Secret Hopes & Dreams of RMN Leaders [New Research Preview] 7:11

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Last week, I got a first look at groundbreaking new research from EMARKETER and Bain that flips the retail media conversation on its head. Instead of surveying brands and media buyers, this study goes straight to the source, the leaders of Retail Media Networks (RMNs), to uncover their honest perspectives on what’s working, what’s not, and where th…

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How to Opt Out of Offers and Promotions in the Wallet App on iOS

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In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to opt out of notifications for offers and promotions in the Wallet app on iOS. The Wallet app, responsible for managing payments, orders, passes, and more, often sends important notifications related to users' financial activity. However, notifications from the Wallet app can also be used to deliver ads, lik…

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Multi-Retailer Networks [Livestream Highlight] 11:07

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In my recent LinkedIn Live with Andreas Reiffen, co-founder and CEO of adtech company Pentaleap, we dove into one of the most intriguing shifts happening in retail media right now: the rise of multi-retailer ad networks. This isn’t just about another layer of technology, it’s about simplifying one of the biggest pain points for brands and media buy…

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Everything We Hate About Windows 1:27:02

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Episode 86: You all told us what you hated about Windows 11, and we fully agreed. So in this episode we go through all our grievances with the current state of Windows. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 06:21 - Unnecessary Microsoft accounts 10:39 - Search is broken 15:49 - Splash screens and ads 20:52 - The right click context menu 26:53 - Pre-installed bloa…

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The State of Tech Events and the Challenges of Building PCs 40:03

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In this Podcast Extra we bring on a special guest and former Hackfort director and local event organizer, Mike Taylor. Mike has been a friend of the website for many years and helped Hardware Asylum get featured during several Boise Hackfort events due in part to the passion that Dennis has for overclocking. Sit back as the two discuss tech events …

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Underrated Retail Media Metrics That Fly Under The Radar [Panel Episode] 6:50

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We all know the usual suspects — ROAS, impressions, clicks — but what if the real indicators of retail media success are hiding in plain sight? In this episode, I ask four leading brand-side retail media experts a simple but revealing question: What’s the metric you’re obsessed with that everyone else seems to ignore? You’ll hear why one leader swa…

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Brian Monahan Is Going Big With Albertsons Media Collective ['Snips' from The Snarketing Podcast] 8:45

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A few weeks ago, I sat down with Brian Monahan of Albertsons Media Collective, for a profile in The Drum. And let me tell you, Brian isn’t your typical corporate executive. He’s unfiltered, entrepreneurial, and not afraid to say what everyone else in retail media is only thinking. In this 'Snips' episode, I dive into some of the biggest insights fr…

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Is ChatGPT's Instant Checkout 'Really' Agentic? And Does It Actually Matter? 10:15

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The retail world is buzzing over OpenAI’s new Instant Checkout. But here’s the big question: is it truly agentic commerce, or just another slick integration? In this episode, I break down the debate between definition purists and pragmatists, unpack what 'agentic' really means in the context of AI-assisted shopping, and explore why this conversatio…

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Galaxy S26 Series Delays and Samsung's Immediate Camera Crisis 1:09:54

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Send us a text We react to Samsung canceling the S26 Edge, unpack why slim phones fizzled, and weigh a simpler S26 lineup that leans on Ultra. We also share the Galaxy XR price, early One UI 8.5 wins, and first impressions of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. • S26 Edge cancellation reasons and timing • Base vs Plus vs Ultra lineup clarity • Camera performanc…

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Will LLMS Monetize With Ads or Marketplaces? [Retailgentic Crossover] 9:39

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Today I’m doing something a little different! Instead of my usual trends and insights, I’m sharing a clip from my recent guest appearance on Scot Wingo’s podcast, Retailgentech. Scott flipped the script and let me ask him about his career journey, his perspective on where retail is headed, and one of the biggest questions in e-commerce right now: H…

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Battlefield 6, Intel Nerfing 14900Ks, OC Features vs Grifters, Zen 6 on AM5 "Confirmed" 1:18:15

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Episode 85: We chat about Battlefield 6 testing and explore the difficulties with testing one-click overclocking features in benchmarks, such as PBO and 200S Boost. We also discuss the latest Intel graphics announcements including Xe3 and XeSS 3, as well as motherboard vendors beginning to say Zen 6 will be supported on AM5 SOURCES https://www.toms…

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Agentic Shopping Looks Crazy. So Did Self-Service Supermarkets. 13:47

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In this episode, I start with a trip back to 1916, when Clarence Saunders launched the first self-service supermarket, Piggly Wiggly, and everyone thought it was a ridiculous idea. Customers serving themselves? Paying cash instead of running a tab? Madness. Yet, it reshaped retail forever. I use that story as a lens to explore today’s 'crazy-soundi…

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Dollar General’s Austin Leonard Is Bullish On 'Last Mile' Opportunity 7:09

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When you think about retail media, you probably picture shoppers scrolling through Instacart or Walmart’s app. But what about the millions of Americans living far from big-box stores? That’s exactly where Dollar General sees its biggest opportunity. And Austin Leonard, just three months into leading the Dollar General Media Network (DGMN), is on a …

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I Got Prime Deals. Or Did I? Why Consumer Distrust Is AI Shopping's Real Opening 9:47

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Last week, I fell into the hype of Amazon’s Big Deal Days. And as the boxes arrived on my doorstep, I couldn’t shake one uncomfortable thought: "did I actually get a deal?" In this episode, I unpack why online shopping feels less like convenience and more like detective work these days. From inflated list prices and contradictory product info, to f…

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The Fairy Godmother Of Retail Media, Cara Pratt, And Her Agenda At Circana 8:15

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In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest challenges facing retail media today: measurement. Retailers may be racing to launch flashy new ad formats and in-store screens, but brands are asking for something far more fundamental — proof that their advertising dollars are working. Enter Cara Pratt, the new President of Global Retail and …

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Bridging Access to Braille: An In-Depth Look at Braille Access on iOS 26

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In this episode, Scott Davert gives us an in-depth demonstration of Braille Access. New in iOS 26, Braille Access aims to offer an experience similar to dedicated braille note takers. Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accur…

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Exploring the New YTX Motherboard Form Factor and why ATX is King 32:35

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Motherboard form factors have been driving the PC market since the beginning with the IBM PC and everything after that has been based on this original design. So, what happens when a new form factor is released? Does everything reset or are there some standards that everyone still follows.By Hardware Asylum

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Retail Media's Measurement Problem Isn't Technical — It's Political 11:26

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In this episode, I break down some of the key insights from my recent op-ed for WARC on the state of retail media measurement standards. While there’s been progress with guidelines from the IAB and MRC, real adoption is still patchy, and the reasons why might surprise you. I explore why brands and retailers alike are struggling to align on measurem…

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Trade vs. Retail Media: Who's Really Eating Whom? ['Snips' from Particular Audience & The Middlemen] 9:48

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In this 'Snips' episode, I dive into one of the biggest debates shaking up the commerce world: is retail media eating trade marketing, or is it the other way around? To unpack this, I analyse commentary from two industry leaders who see the collision from very different vantage points. James Taylor of Particular Audience makes a strong case that tr…

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AI Makes Shopping Easier, But Shoppers Still Check Receipts 10:46

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By Kiri Masters

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Galaxy Ring Expansion Woes + More One UI 8.5 Leaks! 1:19:05

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By Jeff Springer and Torrey Martin

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In what ways are using AI today that you weren't a year ago? [Panel] 8:17

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By Kiri Masters

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Sorry, But APUs Suck for Gaming PCs 1:20:11

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Episode 84: Tim and Steve respond to their internet crimes of using DLSS while testing and saying APUs suck. Then we chat more about Intel fixing B580 CPU overhead in some games, AMD's FSR 4 INT8 version and Microsoft destroying the value of Game Pass. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Why we tested Borderlands 4 with DLSS enabled 08:58 - APUs are not…

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Apple Crunch September 2025: The Thin, the Bold, and the Crunchy

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September 2025 EditionHosted by Thomas Domville, Dave Nason, and John Gassman Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Apple Crunch, where we break down the biggest Apple stories and explore what they mean for the blind and low-vision community. This month, we dive into a wide range of updates—from AppleVis itself getting a major facelift, to a cri…

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Best Buy's Ad Platform Play: 'We Got Next' 10:18

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In this episode, a reproduction of my September 16 article on The Drum, I break down Best Buy’s bold move into the retail media space with its first advertising showcase 'We Got Next'. This streaming event marked a pivotal step for the electronics retailer, not just in unveiling in-store ad packages and sports partnerships, but in signaling a much …

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AI Shopping Hits 75% Adoption ['Snips' from Retailgentic] 11:54

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In this 'Snips' format, I provide commentary to highlights from a recent episode of the Retailgentech podcast, where host Scott Wingo spoke with Melissa Minkow, Global Director of Retail Strategies & Insights at CI&T. Melissa shared snippets of brand new survey data revealing that a whopping 75% of consumers are now using AI tools at some point in …

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The Lazy Girl's Guide to Social Commerce 11:21

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Domino’s might have been ahead of its time when it launched 'Anywhere' ordering back in 2015, but today, social commerce is taking convenience to the next level. In this episode, I dive into the world of social commerce, the seamless integration of shopping directly within social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and why it’s reshaping how brand…

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Gamers Corner: May to August 2025 Edition

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Welcome to Gamers Corner Welcome to the very first edition of Gamers Corner, a brand-new show from AppleVis hosted by Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse), with co-hosts Aaron Spelker and Jesse Anderson. This inaugural episode marks the beginning of a seasonal series that will run three or four times a year, depending on the pace of major game releases. Ga…

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Why 'Omnichannel' Misses the Point [New Research From The Digital Shelf Institute] 10:42

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We’ve all heard the buzzword 'omnichannel' tossed around, but what if it’s the wrong way to think about digital commerce? In this episode, I dive into fresh research from the Digital Shelf Institute and share my take on why focusing on channels misses the bigger picture: the consumer journey. From digitally influenced sales, to the rise of insurgen…