Category Archives: Tech Tips

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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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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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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AT&T TV? #031

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July 28, 2019Apple, Apps, Google, Google Trends, Tech Tips, Twitter, YouTubekirk

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This week, Tesla lost millions, Twitter reports a small growth of users in Q2, AT&T is coming out with AT&T TV? plus Samsung is bringing back the Fold.

Show Notes:

• Tesla loses millions
• DoorDash promises workers will get tips
• 5G customers to hit 1 billion by 2023
• Twitter Q2
• Apple Card launches
• FCC/FEMA Emergency Alert
• The Stopping Bad Robocalls Act
• HBO Max
• AT&T TV
• TV blackouts hit a record high
• Netflix unveils new shows for preschoolers
• These movies and shows on Disney+
• CBS All Access on Apple TV
• Galaxy Fold coming in September
• Google Photos hit a billion users in 4 years
• Google Home Minis for people with paralysis
• Toyko 2020 medals made from old phones
• Best Android Browsers
• Best E-book stores
• Google Trends at number 1: FaceApp
• Trending on Twitter at number 3: #wearebaltimore
• Trending on YouTube at 1: No Guidance
• Stan Lee could get a New York Street named after him

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A super-sized GNC WIR episode! #028

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June 28, 2019Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Podcast, Tech Tipskirk

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This weeks tech news is massive, there’s huge news from government in tech news block which features the 2020 democratic debate to a social media summit may be held at the White House, also in 5G news both AT&T and T-Mobile turn on 5G while Verizon adds 5G in another city, plus US forecasters are expressing concerns about 5G.

Show Notes:

• Who dominated the debate on Twitter?
• Hulu TV debate outage
• Apple News debuts 2020 Democrat Guide
• Social Media summit at White House?
• Senate investigation about sensitive data
• AT&T turns on 5G in Las Vegas
• T-Mobile tuns on 5G today
• Verizon adds 5G in Denver
• Meteorologists are worried about 5G
• Facebook moderators posts complaints
• Twitter will label tweets from politicians
• Walmart and SNAP
• FCC chairman ex-advisor gets 5 years in prison
• Amazon partners with Rite-Aid
• New Yorkers can no longer have free video streaming at the library  
• Xfinity Mobile now sells Apple Watches and iPads
• FedEx sues Commerce Department
• Online landscape and garden design tools
• Free weather apps
• How to avoid internet scams
• What’s coming and going from HBO
• YouTube Music
• Apple Music
• Last week Google Trends at number 1: Falafel
• Trending this week on Twitter at number 7:#worldcup2019
• Trending this week on YouTube at number 11
• Baby Google
• 6 ways to find the perfect TV show or movie on Netflix

 

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Amazon to fight homelessness #026

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June 14, 2019Amazon, Google, Podcast, Tech Tips, video gameskirk

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Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads and single parents out there! For this week’s episode of GNC WIR,  some of the tech news brings from Amazon is fighting homelessness, BET is launching a streaming service,10 states are suing the T-Mobile Sprint merger, plus Julian Assange may be extradited to the United States.

Show Notes:

• Amazon pledges its fight homelessness
• Amazon opens 2nd Amazon Go store in New York
• Some YouTube TV subscribers are getting Showtime for free
• 10 state AG’s are suing the T-Mobile/Sprint merger
• FCC authorizes the second wave of rural broadband funding
• Epix on Amazon Prime
• CBSN Los Angeles
• BET launching streaming service
• Atari VCS
• Best website builders
• Best password managers for Android
• Best prepaid Android phones
• How to cancel your video streaming subscription services
• Best universal remotes
• Trending on Google Trends at 1: Flag Day
• Trending on Twitter at 1: #johnmccainday
• Trending on Youtube at 4: Toronto Wins First NBA Championship
• Bill and Ted’s most excellent phone booth
• HDHomeRun for Roku
• E3 2019
• Apple makes Comcast and Charter sell iPads 
• Julian Assange may be extradited to the US

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