Category Archives: Google

Keep or Release the Files? #114

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December 11, 2022Google, Podcast, Smartphones, Twitterkirk

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This week, Jack Dorsey says to release the files; a woman says she is pregnant…..but why is she carrying CPUs? And would you buy headphones for $949?

Show Notes:

• Jack Dorsey calls for Elon to release the files
• A woman fakes a pregnancy by smuggling CPUs
• Dyson’s headphones for $949.00
• Google Pixel Fold rumors
• Amazon is getting sued
• Uber and Motional’s robotaxis in Vegas
• Google’s Year In Search
• What’s on Netflix in December?
• What to watch on Hulu
• What’s on Amazon Prime in December?
• Am I the A**hole?

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Amazon-Palooza in the news this week! #045

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November 22, 2019Amazon, Apple, Google Trends, Podcast, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week,  a lot of news from Amazon including that there they are facing questions about Ring,  in other news, Apple breaks ground in Texas, Verizon expands its 5G coverage plus AT&T brings 5G…for real.

Show Notes:

• Amazon faces questions about Ring
• Amazon Go expands
• You can listen Amazon Music for free
• Amazon Fire Blaster
• Apple in Austin Texas
• Verizon 5G
• Boost founder wants to buy back Sprint
• Vizio is updating SmartCast TVs
• TV buying guide
• When is the right time to buy a phone?
• 10 easy steps to make Chrome faster and secure
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1
• Trending on Twitter today at number 2
• Trending on YouTube today at number 3
• AI politeness

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Google now offers a checking account #044

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November 15, 2019Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, YouTubekirk

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This week, Google wants you to open a checking account with them, Disney+ had millions of mobile downloads, Verizon wants you to stream, plus Hulu + Live is raising its prices

Show Notes:

• Google offering checking accounts in 2020
• Disney + had 32 million app downloads
• Motorola Razr
• Verizon Stream Box
• Hulu Live price increase
• Facebook/Instagram pulled accounts
• Amazon smart speakers out ships Googles
• Apple TV+ renewals
• Apple’s credit card investigation
• Apple 16 inch Macbook Pro
• Walmart customers order via Siri
• Apple TV, News, Music bundle rumors
• iPhone counterfeiting scheme
• How to watch local tv channels without cable
• Classic films on Disney +
• 5 hidden Windows 10 features you should be using
• Sleep apps
• Google launches tools to help travelers plan Thanksgiving
• Disney + vs. Netflix vs. Apple TV + HBO Max  
• The best travel apps for Android
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1: LSU vs. Alabama
• Trending today on Twitter at number 2: #suspendRUDOLPH
• Trending today on YouTube at number 2: Last to Fall

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Windows Mobile would have beaten Android #043

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November 8, 2019Amazon, Apple, FCC, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week, FTC fines AT&T, FCC approves the Sprint-T-Mobile merger, Amazon has deals ahead of Black Friday plus Bill Gates says Windows Mobile would have beaten Android.

Show Notes:

• FTC fines AT&T
• FCC approves Sprint T-Mobile merger
• Bill Gates
• Black Friday Amazon deals
• Costco and Instacart
• Google/Alphabet investigation
• Twitter topics rollout
• AirBnb will verify every listing
• US Veterans and Apple health records
• Uber drivers sue
• Deezer
• Roku 3Q
• These devices will lose Netflix support
• Google tricks
• Essential Facebook etiquette
• Best Verizon phones
• What are the best video player apps for iPhone and iPad?
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1: Day of the Dead
• Trending on Twitter today at number 1: NCAA
• Trending today on YouTube at number 13: iPhone 11
• A man killed for not unlocking his iPhone

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Twitter to block political ads #042

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November 1, 2019Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, Twitterkirk

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This week, AT&T overhauls its wireless plans, Facebook’s 3^rd quarter revenue grows and its user base grows as well, Twitter is blocking political ads, plus South Park is going to HBO Max.

Show Notes:

• Facebook 3Q
• AT&T updates its unlimited plans
• HBO Max nets South Park
• Apple TV+ is now live
• Twitter will put a stop to polticial ads
• NordVPN strengthens security measures
• Sony’s PS4 is the second best selling console
• Moovit adds Waze
• SiriusXM with Google Assistant
• Apple Music student plans with Apple TV+
• Hulu offline downloads on Android
• Lyft Pink
• Amazon Fresh now free for Amazon Prime members
• Best phone answering machines
• Best Android Phones
• Best Bluetooth speakers under $100.00
• Chromebook parental controls
• Best gaming routers
• Google Trends at number 2: Astros vs Yankees
• Trending on Twitter today at number 1
• Trending on YouTube today at number 1
• Georgia women take home settlement

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FBI warns of ransomware attacks #040

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October 13, 2019Amazon, Apple, Google, Google Trends, Podcastkirk

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This week from GNC Week In Review; PC sales are growing, Google ends facial scanning program, plus the FBI warns of major ransomware attacks

Show Notes:

• PC sales are growing
• Google ends facial scanning program
• FBI warns of major ransomware attacks
• Facebook agrees to pay $40 million 
• macOS Catalina
• Hulu subscribers can finally download shows
• Walmart’s low-cost versions of Roku soundbar
• Kindle Kids Edition
• Twitch on Apple TV
• Roku TVs start showing interactive pop-ups
• Samsung new Chromebook 4
• Amazon updates the Fire 10
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 4: Forever 21
• Trending today on Twitter at number 1: South Carolina
• Trending today on YouTube at number 4: Disney’s Jungle Cruise

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Microsoft Surface Event 2019 #039

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October 6, 2019Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week, Microsoft launches new laptops and more, GoPro launches 2 new cameras, Facebook pulls accounts, plus Verizon buys Jaunt.

Show Notes:

• Microsoft Surface event
• GoPro Hero 8 Black and Hero Max
• 1 person submitted 1.9 million comments to the FCC
• Verizon is buying Jaunt
• Facebook pulls propaganda accounts
• Twitter rolls out DM filter
• Samsung Pay Cash
• Amazon Go
• Pandora mobile personalization
• Kamala Harris
• Elizabeth Warren and Mark Zuckerberg
• SEC fines Block
• Redditt
• US Treasury Department sanctions Russians
• YouTube is testing a program for creators
• Chrome Password Checkup
• Google Pixel personal safety app
• Tivo Edge Box
• Fox Sports ALCS
• YouTube Live on Amazon 
• Best Android phones
• Best universal car phone mounts
• Best games on Apple Arcade
• Money-saving apps
• Best Android smartwatch
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1: Google
• Trending today on Twitter at number 5: Rick Perry
• Trending today on YouTube at number 5: Dan + Shay
• An iPhone lost in a river 15 months later

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Apple 2019 Event #038

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September 14, 2019Apple, Facebook, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week from GNC Week In Review,  Apple announces the next iPhone and more, GameStop is closing stores, tech CEOs are asking for a federal data law, plus Uber is laying off jobs.

Show Notes:

• Apple Event 2019
• Warner Media signs J.J. Abrams
• BET+ launches
• Fubo Sports Network
• Facebook suspends Israeli PM chatbot
• Facebook adds new ways for public figures to make money 
• Gamestop to close 200 stores
• Lyft announces Smart Trip Check In
• Uber layoffs
• 51 tech CEO’s send an open letter to Congress
• Mcdonald’s plan to bring AI to drive-thru
• Trending on Google Trends last week at number 1: NFL
• Trending on Twitter today at number 4: #RollTide
• Trending on YouTube today at number 5: Locked in my art room for 24 hours
• KFC Dating Sim

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Another foldable phone from Samsung? #037

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September 7, 2019Facebook, Google, Google Trends, Podcast, Smartphones, Tech Tips, YouTubekirk

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This week, YouTube taking steps to remove harmful content, Facebook may remove likes, TikTok is all in with the NFL plus another foldable phone from Samsung?

Show Notes:

• YouTube shares its plans for removing harmful content
• Facebook Dating
• Facebook may remove likes
• Antitrust investigation into Google
• Google Search
• Android 10
• NFL and TikTok
• Verizon 5G and NFL
• Another Samsung foldable phone?
• Galaxy A50
• Samsung sold 2 million smartphones
• Another state fights to block T-Mobile Sprint merger
• Huawei accuses US cyberattacks
• The ScoreBet 
• LG 88-inch 8K OLED TV
• T-Mobile is being sued
• The NTSB and Tesla
• GPS trackers have vulnerabilities
• Android 10 features 
• 14 easy ways to cut back on data
• Best ways to stream NFL games
• Trending last week on Google Trends at number 1: Hurricane Dorian
• Trending on Twitter today at number 1: Patriots 
• Trending on YouTube today at number 10: Antonio Brown released
• AirPods lost in NYC

 

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Airlines are banning MacBooks #036

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August 31, 2019Apple, Google Trends, Tech Tipskirk

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This week from GNC Week In Review, a lot of Apple news including airlines are banning MacBooks in checked luggage, some google play apps are draining batteries, a student was deported for posting on social media, plus later in the episode a lot of tech tips.

Show Notes:

• iPhones will be hit with 15% tariffs in December
• Apple’s iPhone Event September 10th
• Apple Pay adoption is lagging in the US
• Airlines are banning MacBooks
• Apple offers options for safe and reliable repairs
• Google Play apps drained batteries
• Uber/Lyft driver rally
• Amazon EERO Secure and Secure Plus
• Student deported based on friends social media
• Hulu teams up with Chrissy Teigen
• Disney Plus discount demand crashed website
• Netflix ships its 5 billionth disc
• 8 people face federal charges for running illegal streaming
• US prepaid carriers buyers guide
• DIY laptop kits
• Best 5G network
• Best Android file managers
• 10 essential Siri tips
• Screen recorders for Android
• Password tools
• Googles Trends last week at number 1: Wizard of Oz
• Trending today on Twitter at number 3: Bama
• Trending on YouTube at number 4: Living in my brothers’ pool for 24 hours
• 10 ridiculous EULAS

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