Best SomeGadgetGuy Podcasts (2025)

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#SGGQA 425: Xiaomi 17 Ultra Revealed, NVIDIA GPU Cuts, US TikTok Ban Avoided 2:33:32

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Apple and Google face regulatory pressure in Japan. TikTok might finally have a new USA home. YouTube bans channels for AI slop. Spotify's entire database was just copied. NVIDIA looking to squeeze gamers. Samsung announces a new chip. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been revealed. And we should take a moment to remember a techie who passed too soon. Let's…

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#SGGQA 424: Disney Invests in OpenAI, Apple Loses Payment Case Appeal, Samsung to end SATA SSD Business 2:24:25

8d ago2:24:25

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Verizon lost a small claims court case which might help others! Roomba's parent company is bankrupt! Samsung might end their SSD business. Disney invests in OpenAI. EU launches another anti-trust probe into Google search. Apple loses their appeal in their payments case. And maybe we could talk a LITTLE about this new phone on my desk... Let's get o…

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#SGGQA 423: Musk vs the EU, Netflix and Paramount Want WB, Meta Glasses Delayed 2:42:34

4d ago2:42:34

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Elon Musk has declared war on the EU because of a small fine. Netflix really wants to buy WB, but Paramount might weasel in with a counter offer. Meta has delayed their AR glasses another year. The iPhone Air continues to flop. And we have to chat about this cute new tablet in my office! Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Link…

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#SGGQA 422: AI With Ads, Memory Prices Spike, Sony's New Camera Sensor 2:38:24

9d ago2:38:24

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A study is out showing you learn better with traditional search than with AI summaries. ChatGPT might start incorporating ads. Memory prices are skyrocketing, and this is probably bad news for the Galaxy S26. Sony announced a new camera sensor. Valve's Steam Machine will be priced similarly to a mini pc. OnePlus 15 clears the FCC FINALLY! And we ca…

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#SGGQA 421: On The Road! Let's Chat About AirDrop on Android... 2:31:10

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We're on the road! Keeping this week's show a little leaner. For the last Monday of the month, let's talk about all this AirDrop on Android stuff, and then we'll let the chat decide where to go next. Let's get our tech week started right! -- Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Z_ Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing…

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#SGGQA 420: Tim Cook Stepping Down and, I'm Still Geeking Out on Steam Frame 2:36:09

26d ago2:36:09

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Tim Cook might be stepping down as CEO of Apple, while a court rules Apple must pay penalties on infringing Apple Watch patents. Trumps tariffs might be ruled invalid, which would cost the country billions. Roomba might be going bankrupt, which would kill all those robot vacuums. Google has some big plans for gaming, and will allow "experienced" pe…

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#SGGQA 419: Apple Pays Google for AI, Meta Earns on Ad Fraud, Vivo X300 Pro and OnePlus 15 Are Here! 2:35:49

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We're back with a new batch! Apple is paying for Google's AI chops! Meta earns a fortune through fraud in ads. AT\&T's iPhone ads falsely promised everyone a free iPhone! Someone studied fast charging! Details surface on Samsung malware. Moto might bring out another premium phone! And we have both the OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro IN HAND! Let's get…

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Season 2 Episode 6 - Mind-altering stuff with Dr Hasini 46:51

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I generally try not to talk "shop" (i.e. Medicine) on this podcast. But Dr Hasini and Lotus Of Life was someone I really wanted to get on. Shes a qualified Anaesthesiologist like myself, but is also a qualified Hypnotherapist, and has been at the forefront of improving patient experience and outcomes with Mindfulness techniques. A great intersectio…

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#SGGQA 418: OnePlus 15, Meta Layoffs, Apple Flops, and Scary Movies! - PJ POD 3:17:08

1M ago3:17:08

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Last Monday of the month, RIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN!Some news to cover as we wrap the month off, and I was hoping we could spend some time chatting about scary movies for the season.Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4ST Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: http…

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#SGGQA 417: AI is Gross and Floundering, Apple and Samsung Thin Phones Flop 2:42:09

2M ago2:42:09

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Two main topics this week! Checking in on the failures of the AI market, from lawsuits to lousy revenue.Also, consumers seem to be voting with their wallets and skipping thin phones!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4SL Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: h…

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#SGGQA 416: Vivo Announces X300 Series, AI Lies When You Reward It, FCC Lets ISPs Charge Hidden Fees 2:30:38

2M ago2:30:38

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Keeping the news light this week!The FCC is going to let ISPs charge hidden fees again. South Korea loses a massive data center with no backups. AI gets nasty when you reward its bad behavior. The iQOO 15 was unboxed early.And the Vivo X300 Pro is getting shown off in some travel videos!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links h…

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#SGGQA 415: Pixel 10 Poor Gaming, FCC Attacks School WiFi, Game Pass Price Hike 2:44:44

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#SGGQA 414: OnePlus 15 and Qualcomm's New Chips - PJ Pod! 2:59:09

3M ago2:59:09

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OnePlus is showing off their next phone, and it might land here SOON!Plus Qualcomm has new chips ready for phones, tablets, and PC's!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4R4Video Replay https://youtube.com/live/WEl1Tt9gPfM Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: h…

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#SGGQA 413: NVIDIA Stake in Intel, Samsung Fridge Ads, MediaTek's NEW DIMENSITY 9500 2:40:26

3M ago2:40:26

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Trumps FCC Chairman is looking for other shows to punish. Nokia hopes an Intel executive can turn their fortunes around. NVIDIA invests in Intel, and Intel looks to be cancelling an upcoming GPU. Microsoft raises prices on XBOX again. Samsung will put ads on your really expensive fridge. Vivo shares some fun slow motion footage from the X300. TSMC …

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'Shopping for Superman' Director Interview - Wes Eastin on Comic Book Shops and Silly Super Heroes 49:46

3M ago49:46

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This is a special one for me. My friend Wes Eastin has been working on a documentary for years, talking about the history of comic book shops, the fans who frequent them, and the impact they've had on comics publishing. THE DOCUMENTARY IS FINALLY GETTING A RELEASE! Hilariously though, it's getting distributed on the EXACT SAME DAY as the streaming …

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#SGGQA 412: iPhone Repair Costs, XPERIA 10 Looks Like a Pixel, Korea Halts US Investments 2:45:13

3M ago2:45:13

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Amazon and Google face another FTC probe! Korea is halting investment in the USA. California replaces a regulation dropped by the FCC. Microsoft dodges an EU fine. ARM takes a shot at Qualcomm's business model.Pixel 10 has already lost a feature announced at launch. We get a better look at the upcoming Xiaomi 17 and OnePlus 15. iPhone repair costs …

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Season 2 Episode 5b - Radical Tech with SomeGadgetGuy 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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The 2nd part of my epic discussion with Juan Carlos Bagnell, and a little quick fire and tech validation at the end!

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Season 2 Epsiode 5a - Techtonics with SomeGadgetGuy 1:18:56

3M ago1:18:56

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My first 2 parter and my 2nd legit "famous person"! Juan Carlos Bagnell is a tech youtuber and journalist who has been part of the tech writing landscape for over a decade. He kindly agreed to come on my podcast, and we had an epic chat. Such an epic chat that im making this into a 2 parter. We talk Android, tech commentary and get into politics. E…

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#SGGQA 411: Google's Ups and Downs with AI and Regulators, Leaks from Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung 2:07:29

4M ago2:07:29

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It's been a WILD week for Google. Regulators are looking at fines in the EU, while Google saves Chrome from being sold off. Gmail is accused of censorship. Google deletes climate pledge from their website.Plus, some leaks from Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4PhVide…

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#SGGQA 410: A Weekend With the Pixel 10 Pro XL and I Honestly Don't Know Who It's For... 2:47:43

4M ago2:47:43

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Amazon is looking at a lawsuit about "buying" digital media. The Trump administration delays tariffs on PC parts again. The FTC is regurgitating a claim about Republican censorship. NVIDIA's customer list doesn't look very healthy.And into my first week with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I have a LOT more questions than answers...Let's get our tech week sta…

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#SGGQA 409: AI Bubble Bursting and Recapping the Pixel 10 Launch Fiasco - PJ POD! 2:43:41

4M ago2:43:41

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It's the last Monday of the month! We have BIG family news! Also, this is when we let the chat take the wheel. We'll go where ever the live chat wants to take us, but I'm sure we'll talk about some AI nonsense. Plus Google launched some phones. There's that too I suppose. Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadg…

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#SGGQA 408: Galaxy S25 Ultra Sales are Up, Pixel 10 Disappoints, Anti-Cheat on ARM, Starlink vs Fiber 2:42:13

4M ago2:42:13

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Starlink is fighting fiber deployment to neighborhoods. Tiny SSDs might be in our future soon. Epic delivers more anti-cheat tools to ARM computers. India's smartphone market grows slightly. Samsung's Ultra outsells other companies' Ultras. New Dimensity shows up on Geekbench. Oppo might use a new camera sensor.And are we worried about a new Pixel …

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Season 2 Episode 4 - The Joy of Pope with Popey 1:03:43

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A complete geekgasm from me! The renowned Linux user and Podcaster extraordinaire Mr Alan Pope joins me for a slightly different look look at Linux, AI, Podcasting, and Cognitive Bandwith! Good vibes throughout!

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Season 2 Episode 3 – Fluffiness Revisited with Rashad Ali 1:08:58

4M ago1:08:58

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Continuing the political theme from the last episode, but this time in good ol' Blighty, we have our first recurring guest! 5 years ago, myself and Rashad spoke about a vastly different political landscape. One where a Brexiteer Conservative government had won a "once in a generation" mandate. Now, however, after 14 years in the wilderness we find …

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#SGGQA 407: Pixel 10 Pro Fold Leaks, Intel Collapsing, Steam Leaves ChromeOS, Net Neutrality vs Supreme Court 2:34:46

4M ago2:34:46

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Net Neutrality advocates wont appeal FCC rulings because there's no trust in the Supreme Court to rule fairly. AI companies face largest copyright lawsuit yet. Far Cry might come to TV! Google ends Steam for Chromebook. We get a sneak peek at the Vivo MR headset. Dimensity and Exynos chip rumors are swirling. Sony says they REALLY DO care about XPE…

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#SGGQA 406: Switch Price Hikes, ChatGPT Privacy, Apple Repair Prices, MASSIVE Android Gaming Emulation Leap 3:02:52

5M ago3:02:52

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The Trump administration is demanding CBS employ a "bias monitor". US States are trying to revive the FTC's canceled rules on subscriptions. Google is indexing your ChatGPT conversations. Epic wins another appeal against the Play Store. Qualcomm might release another 8 Series chip. Microsoft ends support for Windows SE. Nintendo hikes prices on the…

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SGGQA on the Road: Google's Pixel 10 Failure and Gadget Anxiety 2:26:30

5M ago2:26:30

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A show on the road this week!The chat had a LOT of thoughts on the Pixel 10! I feel Google has missed a MASSIVE opportunity...ALSO!We've had a stressful couple of days, and our gadgets have helped a lot. However, the gadgets might be ADDING to the stress... Let's chat... Support Talking Tech with SomeGadgetGuy by contributing to their tip jar: http…

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#SGGQA 405: Amazon Climate Goals, YouTubers Sued, AMD Crushing Intel, Vivo X300 Pro Leaks 2:23:34

5M ago2:23:34

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It's a WILD week of news to unpack! Microsoft confirms they can't safeguard data in the EU. Corning settles an anti-trust case. Samsung's chairman settles a ten-year-old fraud case. Amazon is also failing to meet their climate goals. Microsoft kills their movie and TV service. A new chip maker in Japan might start putting some pressure on TSMC. AMD…

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Interview: #RightToRepair is only the 1st step! Grading companies on repair with Nathan Proctor of PIRG! 37:05

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Right to Repair laws are great, but what if companies dont make repair resources available? I sit down with Nathan Proctor of US PIRG to chat about their new report 'Leaders and Laggards Part II', and how this group is grading companies on their support promises! Video Version https://youtu.be/EKPnohnNr9Q Leaders and Laggards (PIRG) https://pirg.or…

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#SGGQA 404: T-Mobile Merger, Intel Gives Up, No More Nokia, Superman is Super Good 2:54:12

5M ago2:54:12

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The DOJ is complaining about T-Mobile latest merger, but decides against investigating. Microsoft carbon emissions are still growing instead of meeting their climate targets. Indian billionaire wants to turn every TV in India into a PC. Intel's CEO delivers candid thoughts about losing the chip race ahead of layoffs. HMD stops selling Nokia in the …

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#SGGQA 403: Android 16 Security, Samsung Chip Drama, A Week with the Vivo X200 Ultra 2:45:11

5M ago2:45:11

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Ted Cruz is REBUFFED, and states might still be allowed to regulate AI. A study from Sweden details challenges of using screens in education. CloudFlare targets AI scraping sites for free. Samsung is having a rough time selling chips and making chips for other customers. Windows 11 has FINALLY surpassed Windows 10! Android 16 might warn people if t…

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#SGGQA 402: Nothing Phone 3 Leaks, Wacky Phone Lenses, Sony WH-1000XM6, and More Open Ear Buds - PJ POD 2:49:36

6M ago2:49:36

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Last Monday of the month and we're going to keep this week chill! Wrapping up reviews on Sony's newest premium headphones, Nothing Phone 3 leaks, a WACKY long range phone camera lens, and some clip on jewelry that also plays music!Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links - https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4MZVideo Replay - https://yo…

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#SGGQA 401: Xbox and AMD, Apple iCloud Lawsuit, Fairphone 6 Leaks, Google Trains AI on Youtube Content

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A bill before the Senate could block states from regulating AI for ten years. Google is getting sued by a solar company for AI search hallucinations. Apple will be facing another consumer lawsuit over iCloud. xAI faces lawsuit over environmental impact of their AI data centers. Google is using YouTube content to train Gemini and Veo3. Adobe launche…

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#SGGQA 400: AI TikTok Influencers, Google AI Podcasts, A Weekend with Android 16 2:52:41

6M ago2:52:41

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The Trump administration is unplugging plans to roll out more fiber broadband. A new PS3 emulator for Android devices is on the Google Play store. TikTok is launching a new AI suite of tools including AI Influencers. Google is turning your search results into an AI podcast.Pebble remains on track to launch the Core 2 Watch. Google seems to be strug…

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#SGGQA 399: Switch 2 Repairs ROG XBox Ally, Apple Trashes AI "Reasoning" Ahead of WWDC 1:59:56

7M ago1:59:56

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The FCC is kinda broken right now. Ted Cruz will hold up Broadband funding to any state that tries to regulate AI. Google rolls the dice on another court case, this time opting for a jury trial.iFixit isn't much impressed with the Switch 2 repair-ability. Microsoft shows off the "new" ROG Xbox Ally. Apple publishes a study on how AI doesn't really …

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#SGGQA 398: Google's Court Case for Chrome, Microsoft's Carbon Footprint, Can Social Media be Less Addictive? 2:08:44

7M ago2:08:44

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The case over Google's monopoly is over, and now we wait to see what the penalties might be. Nebraska wants to make social media less addictive for kids with a new law. Germany might tax Facebook and Google more. Microsoft's carbon footprint continues to rise. I did not expect AI slop to be SO popular that now real people are trying to copy AI. And…

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#SGGQA 397: Google I/O with Less Android, Xiaomi's New Chip, More Ads Coming to YouTube, NVIDIA Bullies Media 2:30:58

7M ago2:30:58

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Meta argues in court that "enshittification" doesn't exist, and ads in Instagram are a boon for consumers. NextCloud successfully battles back against Google for app updates. YouTube adding more AI ads to ruin your viewing experience. Xiaomi demos a new chip that should put more pressure on Tensor. Microsoft discontinues the Surface Laptop Studio.G…

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#SGGQA XTRA - Lucas Gutterman of US PIRG Chats About Gadgets "Designed to Last" 48:48

7M ago48:48

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It’s REALLY annoying when a gadget becomes waste because of bad software!The folks at U.S. PIRG have started a list of gadgets that were sent to landfills before their time. Lucas Gutterman of U.S. PIRG sat down with me to chat about the enormous scale of the problem, and ways consumers can get more bang for their gadget buck! eWaste Graveyard http…

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#SGGQA 396: Tariffs with China Paused, Windows 10 Support Extended, XPERIA 1 VII Leaks 2:33:26

7M ago2:33:26

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A wild week of political news. Trump and China agree to pause tariffs for 90 days. Trump kills a broadband initiative meant to help connect people and train people in tech jobs. The FTC will not enforce "click to cancel" rule. Republicans kill WiFi options for low income students.Plus, Philips intros 3D printing repair kits for their products. Micr…

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#SGGQA 395: Galaxy S25 Edge Leaks, Half Life 3 is Playable, Tim Cook Blew Up the App Store 2:50:10

8M ago2:50:10

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The Galaxy S25 Edge has leaked! Are folks excited for "thin" again?We got inside info on Apple operations, and it seems Tim Cook has blown up Apple's control over payments on the iPhone. Spotify was quick to jump on Apple's market misstep. Half Life 3 is being play tested. Game site Polygon was sold to Valnet.And we say one more fond goodbye to Sky…

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#SGGQA 394 Let's chat about some movies! Vampires, Zombies, and SHLOCKY Action! (PJ Pod) 2:24:54

8M ago2:24:54

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It's the end of the month and that means we're doing a pajama podcast!What movies have you watched this month? Was there a vampire in the movie? Did it our die hard 'Die Hard'? Are we stoked for a new Robocop game?Let's get our tech week started right!--Show notes and links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4KvVideo Replay: https://youtube.com/live/brRg…

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#SGGQA 393: Meta on Trial, Google's Ad Monopoly, Phones With BIG Batteries are Coming! 2:58:57

8M ago2:58:57

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Tesla has been accused of messing with odometers to void warranties. Synology is forcing customers to use their branded hard drives. Microsoft unveiled a 1-bit AI model. Google and Meta are facing some potentially harsh outcomes from recent court cases.And we have to check out this trend of getting bigger batteries in phones!Let's get our tech week…

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Season 2 Episode 2 - Blue Texas with the Boylans 1:28:45

8M ago1:28:45

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It is said that a week is a long time in politics, so what does the landscape look in the US since Trump 2.0? I'm joined by that rare breed...Democrats from Texas

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Season 2 Episode 1 – Atypical Reborn 1:10:26

8M ago1:10:26

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Reborn, Resurrected, Renewed, whatever R-adjective you want, the podcast is back with a new name, but the same Atpyical-ness. Today Discussing Trucks & Linux with podcaster extraordinaire and self-proclaimed Fat Trucker, Bill Houser

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#SGGQA 392 On The Road: Trump Blinks on Tech Tariffs, Gambling in Kids Games 2:25:22

8M ago2:25:22

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Trying a podcast while traveling! The WiFi is bad and the 5G is worse! Let's stumble through a casual chat of some tech news stories, and maybe we can also sort out how we feel about gambling in kids games?Let's get our tech week started right!--Show Notes and Links https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4KbVideo Replay on YouTube https://youtube.com/live/koo…

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#SGGQA 391: Trump Tariffs Hurting Tech, Switch 2 Pre-Order Delayed, Apple Stock Tumbles 2:23:56

8M ago2:23:56

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It's been a wild week for tech.Trump's tariffs are sending "doom ripples" through the economy, as prices on products rise and stock prices fall. The EU might send Twitter a $1 BILLION dollar fine. Meta is ending fact checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, but still being investigated by Republicans. YouTube is launching a refreshed editing a…

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#SGGQA 390: Musk Sells Twitter to Himself, Pixel 9a Shipping Soon, YouTube is Killing Tech Reviews - PJ Podcast! 2:22:07

9M ago2:22:07

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Musk sold Twitter to himself, and still lost money on the deal! We have a better idea of when the Pixel 9a will start shipping.And we're going to let the chat take the wheel for a good old fashioned podcast in our pajamas!Let's get our tech week started right!Show Notes and Links: https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4KFVideo Replay on YouTube https://youtu…

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#SGGQA 389 Apple TV+ Losing $1Billion, Pixel 9a Announced, A Weekend With the Xiaomi 15 Ultra 2:44:01

9M ago2:44:01

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Apple is losing a BILLION dollars a year on TV+. The EU is looking at stricter regulations for Apple's anti-competitive business practices. AI researchers say our current progress on AI is a dead end. The Trump administration is firing the Democrats at the FTC. France rejects proposals for tech backdoors. Plex is raising prices. Google showed off a…

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#SGGQA 388 Desktop Mode Coming to Android, Google Play Games on PC, Tesla Autopilot Drives Through Walls 2:32:23

9M ago2:32:23

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There's a court case pushing back against the FCC dropping a popular rule against robocalls. The former director of a rural broadband plan speaks out against satellite solutions, while the EU looks to replace Starlink in Ukraine. Meta has succeeded in halting the promotion of a book written by a former employee, but that seems to be more advertisin…

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#SGGQA 387 Apple Delays AI Features, Pixel 4a Recalled for Battery Safety, Do You Have Old DVDs? 2:08:21

10M ago2:08:21

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Apple dodges another Apple Watch ban, and they are delaying new AI features for the iPhone. Microsoft and OpenAI might be going through a rough patch. Google still needs to sell off divisions to satisfy the DOJ. DVD's are apparently rotting, and not all can be replaced. The Pixel 4a could be having a Note 7 moment.And we should chat a LITTLE about …